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Milos, Greece - Summer 2008

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1. Klima

Wind North F6

Distance 12km

Paddlers : Rod and Catherine in the double, Paul, Per, Jergen, Hannah, Toni (the Danes), and two day visitors from New Zealand, Deb and Grant

Some bigger waves than expected early on, and a bit of a battle to get to the Bears

Fast trip with the super fit Danes starting at Adamas	Klima for breakfast
Heading for the 'Bears' for fun	Fourkovouni for lunch then back to Adamas

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2. Sulphur Mines

Wind North F6/F5/F6

Distance 10km

Paddlers: Rod and Catherine in double, Paul, Per, Jergen, Hannah, Toni, and two day visitors, Kelly from Canada and Horazio from Italy

Palaeohori to Firligos (about halfway) was pretty straightforward	But Kelly and Horatio in a double found it pretty tough from there on, and despite a tow from Rod and Catherine were never likely to round the headland just south of the sulphur mines
Destination abandoned in favour of a new beach, which provided a very pleasant lunchtime stop	Paul was pleased to manage 3 rolls in a row after 18 months rest (must have had a good teacher)
Spent an enjoyable time messing about in boats	Kelly outdid Rod in holding her breath when rolling the double - not a surprise if you have met her

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3. Kleftico

Wind West F2/3 (ish)

Distance 17km

Paddlers: Rod and Catherine in double, Paul, Per, Jergen, Hannah, Toni, and four day visitors, Andrea and Alan (on honeymoon from Netherlands), and Milly and Dave from UK

Excellent relaxing trip, though felt rather 'cooked' by the end of the day, which made the (now draught) beer at Kafenio Peros very welcome

Kleftico was very busy with some very expensive charter boats on view but the usual lunch stop was peaceful and away from the crowds (although shade does not last long, sadly)

Nice to have an easy paddling day in light winds	Negotiating the ore-cargo ship on our way to Kleftico, who was going where, and who could see whom?
Catherine was keen to do a short leg in a single but glad not to have to be keeping up with the Danes all day	It did mean Paul had the chance to paddle a double with Rod. Not sure their configuration was the most efficient as Rod insisted on having his first go ever in the front of a double
The usual amazing caves at Kleftico	The honeymooners enjoying the romance of Kleftico

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4. South Coast Trip

Wind North F6

Distance 15km

Paddlers : Rod and Catherine in the double, Paul, Per, Jergen, Hannah, Toni, plus Angela and Enric from Catalan

Gentle (and in terms of the wind, rather misleading) start at Provatas	Pleasant and interesting paddling to Tsigrado. Angela not all that happy, so the Catalan double did not do 'round the island, or as it turned out, venture any further East
Wind strong with challenging downdrafts on the next leg (heading for 'goat' point - Kalamos), but Per wanted to go further, which added an extension (all against F6 headwind) into the next bay, resulting in sore shoulders all round	Back to Yerakas for lunch where Catherine rolled (after 18 months rest) in blustery conditions and Hannah started to learn