As we were running out of some essential items for us (wine, beer, ouzo – Svein) and pork products for both of us we decided to make a quick trip over to Pedi. We left Kadir jetty at Orhaniye and sailed for 3 ¾ hours under full sails ending up  with 2 reefs in main. We then motor sailed for the last 90 minutes and anchored in Pedi bay with 16 other boats.

The next day we tried to get to Symi by bus but after a long wait and some enquiries we found out that the bus had engine trouble so we took the boat round and anchored outside the harbour. We did all the shopping and returned to Pedi. The round trip and shopping took us 3 hours and then we sunbathed and swam. Svein  had his first swim of the year. We also bought wine in Pedi and filled some fuel cans so we could fill up the tank before leaving for Turkey again.

We had plenty of entertainment during the afternoon as a cargo boat came to make some deliveries including livestock. The unloading process was fascinating and gave us many hours of amusement.

After a swim left Pedi to return to Orhaniye. On this occasion we were able to use the spinnaker for first time and sailed most of the way. We eventually lowered spinnaker at the entrance to Orhaniye Bay and  anchored outside marina. Svein filmed the sail and has put it out on Youtube. Pictures