From Patmos in the Dodecanese we had envisaged an exciting, 51nm, eight hour, sail to Naxos, in the Cyclades. The forecast was for consistent northerly winds gusting 21-25 knots throughout the passage, and we were heading west. The first two hours were often invigorating with speeds up to 9.2 knots. And then the wind dropped, so for the next few hours we motored/motor sailed (engine plus mainsail). When the wind.. Read More