Dirsek is one of those unique bays that not only is a safe and secure anchorage but also is very picturesque, with it’s barren hills and clear blue water. Generally during peak season it is quite conjested in this bay with many yachts, gulets and power boats surrounding the shore. …

We departed Keci Beku this morning with our throttle cable all fixed and waving goodbye to our new acquaintenances from the previous evening. Motoring south again to Bozburun we travelled through the big bay called Hisaronu Korfezi where there is always good conditions for sail boats. Our intentions were to …

  Leaving Octopus Restaurant we detoured to a beautiful spot in Sogut Bay for a swim and relax before making our way to Bozukkale. This sheltered bay with four restaurants and very little else, is the closest crossing point to make the 4 nautical mile journey across to Rhodes in …

We arrived in Rhodes after making our way from Bozukkale, which is the closest bay in Turkey to make the short crossing into Greece. While waiting for our booked berth to become available in Mandraki Harbour we hovered close by the harbour and spotted an Australian flag on a yacht …

Today was a day for doing some sightseeing around the beautiful old town of Rhodes which has been inhabited for more than 2400 years with the city being first built in 408 BC. In 1309 a citadel was built over these ancient remains and the Palace towers dominates the centre …

  Another morning ride on the bikes into the old town proved to be an expensive exercise for us. Ric had dicovered a wonderful bottle shop with the most amazing range of wines and spirits from Greece and all over the world. Knowing the prices for liquor in Turkey were …

  An early start was planned this morning by Captain Ric, which proved to be slightly too early for the best morning shots of Symi harbour. The sun was still low in the sky and only a few of the pastel coloured houses were giving off their beautiful morning glow! …

We made quite an early start this morning from our overnight stop near the Octopus Restaurant in Sogut Bay. The plan was to motor quite a distance today all the way to the Fethiye Gulf with a stop for a few hours at the Dalyan River. Ric and I had …