Sunday 19 May

Photos:

Gennaker run Girne - Cyprus to Mersin - magic moment!

Our welcoming party ties us up in Mersin - sorry Richard but İ could not resist!

The dancing!

Girne/Kyrenia, Cyprus to Mersin Turkey
108 NM
Depart 5.00 pm – Arr 10.00 am
Stunning conditions: Blue sky, light wind from South West, gennaker hoisted early as we watch the sun go down and the moon come up.

Highlights:

Skimming across the sea back to Mersin in Turkey as the sun disappears in a bright red ball over the horizon – this is another one of those magic moments! Here we go again! 9-10 knots and Rupe and Richard are having fun with their toys! Wind dies around midnight and we motor to a calm soft hazy morning. As I write Richard and Rupe are up on deck untangling the gennaker which wrapped itself into a huge twist as the wind came aft around 9.30 pm.
Yet another official reception hosted by the Mayor of Mersin (pop 700,000), Turkish dancing and colourful costumes, more dancing for us.. Oh boy!

Experiencing yet another wonderful Turkish city and its gracious people and oh the food!