Aegean Rally

The 45 strong fleet started from Piraeus, the port of Athens, Friday 13 of July, afternoon. All boats finally arrived in port Rethymno, Crete, yeesterday, Saturday 14 July, completeing a 170 nautical mile course. Strong etesian winds of 25 knots provided for perfect sailing conditions. Crews are now resting and enjoying the famous Greek hospitality. And that isn't all. Today the organising club HORC arranged a visit in ancient town of Knossos, a great exhibition especially for the six international crews. Later tonigh there is going to be a ceremony in the Fortezza castle, with the spectacular view in the bay. The "meltemi", the etesian wind holds strong at 20-30 knots of northeasterly winds. Tomorrow morning at 10:00 local time the boats will start from Rethymno heading to Aghios Nikolaos, a 74 nautical mile race.