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June 22nd, 2026 Monday:
Launch Day at Artemis Boat Yard |
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We took the ferry across Turgut Reis on June 12 to Leros. Had a rental car waiting for us. After the passport control, we arrived on site. In this picture, we are preparing the boat. Our painting took a few repair jobs with epoxy and primer then two coats of antifouling paint 1.5L X 2 cans. Other maintenance items were fuel/oil change, fill up the tank with diesel, check newly installed fuel gauge, check waste tank installation. Our electric jabsco pump did not work, anticipating that I had bought a new manual jabsco, the technicians installed it. We also had some reel changes for the genoa line. All was in good working condition and within 10 days we were ready for launch.
A beach we enjoyed while in the Leros Island
Same delicious doner (gyro) and same price, only 3 Euoros. We had frequent visits to this food restaurant during our stay in Leros
Pictures from Xirokampos Bay, at the south end of Leros. Lots of fishing boats but no fish.
Kefalas Beach. Pictures tell the story, nice, quiet, peaceful. Next bay was Vlychadia beach but it was too crowded and noisy, we passed and went straight to Kalymnos port, head first anchored and backed it easily to the port side. 10 Euro per night with all the shops, markets and restaurants, we decided to stay here until the rest of the family join us.
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On Friday, June 19th, we completed the customs work and went to the police. They told us to come back on the day of launch which is Monday. So, we had to go back and check out of the port on Monday. Launch day was on a windy day but it was smooth. The operators knew their job. Everything worked well except the fresh water pump was leaking under the sink. So, we decided to move on to Lakki and address the problem there.
Once at the Lakki bay, we found a good anchor area. Unfortunately, our dingy's line wrapped around the propeller while I was backing up. I had to dive more than ten times to untangle the line and get it work. Nearby boat owners helped to keep the boat where it is and finally we had a good anchor. The next day, we checked out of port police and on our way to Xirokampos.
Once at the Lakki port, I decided to tackle the leak project myself. The picture shows a metal replacement of a plastic T connection, after a bit struggling, I think it is fixed for good.
 
After the Lakki port, we stayed at Xirokampos Bay, well protected from all kinds of weather. After 2 days, we decide to head for Kalymnos. Once we reached the Kalymnos island from the west side, we stopped at Emporios Beach, a lovely place with a few restaurants and a mini market. There, we ate grilled fish at the restaurant, enjoyed swimming and good weather. A little wavy at night but calm sea otherwise. Following the trail, we then moved to a very quiet beach called Kefalas, virtually no one was there.
 
 My daughter enjoying the moment of sunset at anchor.
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Kalymnos Port, June 28 to July 10, 2026
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We stayed in Kalymnos public port, 10 Euro per day including water and electricity. Walked around town, rented a car to check other places, ate at restaurants, even visited the hospital to tend an injured thumb, they wrapped it and said nothing was serious, costing 20 Euros.
Above, Snow White is berthed at Kalymnos, below the public beach in walking distance from the port.
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Below, pictures from Kalymnos, restaurants (day/night), mountain climbers, sponge shops, beaches, etc. They had plenty of shops, restaurants, boat services, etc. We had a full port with about 50% of them from Turkey. Our next door boat (Captain Eray and Necibe), we exchanged food, stories, drinks, overall good times. We also have replacedd our battery charger with a Victron 30A by the local service rep, Nomikos, a very nice Kalymnos native.
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July 10 -17, 2026: On the way to KOS |
We decided to stop on a protected bay right around the SE corner of Kalymnos before Vathy. There, we discover rocky hills, caves, tried to catch fish. We had a conversation of a beach goer who was from Ohio. In the late afternoon, we were visited what looked like a millitary speed boat checking the area. I thought we were in a restricted area. A few minutes later, a super yacht arrived and anchored next to us. The crew were Turkish but passengers were not and no disclosure was available as to who they were.
All day long, the tour boats came by, the passengers walked into the town, 30-45 minutes later, they were back on boat to another location. In a typical day, we counted 14-15 tour boats. Then, after 3 pm, there is no one left except a few locals and boaters in town. We were neighbors of Haggren family from Sweeden, really enjoyed their company while in Vathy. Seen in the picture, the restaurant owner (inset) we ate often, above the owners of a catamaran from Turkey, below the Haggrens.
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Vathy was an interesting place. Due to high winds, we spend extra few days at berth. Approaching to dock was directed by Manolis, the sponge guy.
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Another restaurant we ate dinner, I asked if they would sell some of their eggs to us. The next day, the owner delivered a dozen eggs, free!. Appreciated the hospitality and friendly gesture.
On the way to Kos, we stopped at Pserimos island, nice anchorage after a windy passage.
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July 17-19, 2026: KOS |
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In KOS, we are joined by the rest of family. Somehow, it took 2 hrs for them to get through the customs. >br>KOS have daily visitors from Turkiye and other islands, a very busy port. We plan to sail the rest of the voyage together to Rhodes.
Above, we found a this well maintained mosque from Ottoman times, a second mosque was under construction, side by side with a Greek Orthodoks church. Kos castle, protecting the harbour. Below, Snow White at anchor at Kos.
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Our next stop is Eristos Beach in Tilos. We decided to anchor on a beach that was protected from SW winds. It turned out that the beach had a small hotel, a few houses and many campers along the beach. We took a public bus to go to the hills where the markets were in the town of Tilos. There we had dinner and did our market shopping and returned to the beach by the same bus, 1 Euro each way per person. On the boat, we caught and released this "trigger" fish. Later at night, we had strong winds upto 28 knots, our anchor held well.
The next bay in Tilos island was also well protected bay, called Agia Sergios, so we thought. At first, we anchored on the East side instead of recommended West side. A super yacht came and anchored there. As soon as they left, we moved to the west side. However, there was a fisherman's boat. We managed to anchor besides it. At night, the wind was so strong that pushed us to the rocks about a few feet away. I stayed up until 3 am to watch the distance in case anchor slipped and ready to motor out. The wind was upward of 35+ knots but the anchor held really well. Below some pictures from the area.
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July 25-27, 2026: Chalki Island and Alimia Islet/td>
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On a nice Saturday afternoon, we arrived at Chalki port and immediately berthed at the only spot available.
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