A bit of summer

Jeff · 26 June 2014, 06:55

Our annual hop to Paxos ,,

mick · 26 June 2014, 07:15

Cool I was chatting to a Greek couple at the weekend about taking a rib down seems a long way

Jeff · 26 June 2014, 08:29

It's only 3x the Oban miles Mick

Harrys Game · 26 June 2014, 10:53

Jeff been thinking about this for a while, what would you estimate the cost at all in ie fuel, ferrys (not including accommodation etc) Thanks Jim.

Jeff · 26 June 2014, 12:10

I will send you info when I get home. I have costs for the last 7 years on spreadsheets (OCD)

It's not cheap but I think its well worth it. ...
Jeff

mick · 26 June 2014, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Jeff

It's only 3x the Oban miles Mick

We are doing Italy again this summer

kubcat · 26 June 2014, 13:27

Wow! Looks fantastic.

I wish I was close enough to make it viable.

I have thought of strapping Lunasea to a container ship from Sydney to Pireaus.... It might get cheaper to buy a rib in Europe.

Transporterman99 · 26 June 2014, 21:58

Nice pictures Jeff! We have always fancied a trip to the Greek islands so any info about fuel/ferry costs and routes used would be handy.

My boat doesn't need a trailer but I'm likely to be towing a caravan so any tips about towing experiences on and off ferries would be handy. That ferry looks fine but I gather some inter-island ones are smaller!

Are you able to find a secure place for the boat overnight? I can't be bothered with packing up my sib every single day.

Ovey · 02 July 2014, 12:26

Have you seen this, regarding RIBs in Greece?

http://cetamail.co.uk/News/LoadNews....cet1040&id=584

Jeff · 02 July 2014, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Ovey

Have you seen this, regarding RIBs in Greece?

http://cetamail.co.uk/News/LoadNews....cet1040&id=584

Yes ,,, though typically Greek, they are not entirely sure how it will be enforced or when.
It applies only over 7m (so as the owner of a poverty model I am exempt) You have always needed a Greek translation of your insurance certificate and these are provided foc by your insurer. I also have a mock up in Greek of the ICC ,, again free from the RYA website just in case. The beauty of quiet places like Paxos is that no one cares or bothers you. No mooring fees, launching costs or harbour dues. This was the first year in 8 where the local port police/coastguard came alongside as we surfaced from a dive. Just asked if we were qualified divers and reminding me that fishing and diving on anti Paxos was not allowed. I confirmed yes and we knew and off they went. Being polite always helps ,,, and no need to draw their pistols !!

Ovey · 02 July 2014, 13:29

Ah right, sounds fairly relaxed then. I've always found a cheery smile and politeness helps gloss over any cracks in places like Greece!

GED · 23 July 2014, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Jeff

I will send you info when I get home. I have costs for the last 7 years on spreadsheets (OCD)

It's not cheap but I think its well worth it. ...
Jeff

Hi Jeff, Love to see the spreadsheet…..wouldnt it be cheeper to leave the rib in Corfu and fly easy jet.
For me Conwy Marina Fees = Park and launch with mooring in Corfu + 5 return flights with Easy Jet, both the same price…….

Jeff · 28 July 2014, 19:23

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Originally Posted by GED

Hi Jeff, Love to see the spreadsheet…..wouldnt it be cheeper to leave the rib in Corfu and fly easy jet.
For me Conwy Marina Fees = Park and launch with mooring in Corfu + 5 return flights with Easy Jet, both the same price…….

,,,, but I'd also have to buy a second rib for use at home lol

Plenty of our friends in Paxos have offered to 'look after' her over winter

Jeff