With a forecast of strong winds we decided to stay in the Gulf of Kotor and explore further. We enjoyed recreational sailing with plenty of stops for refreshing swims and long lunches.
We found a sheltered overnight anchorage at Risan in the north west corner of the Gulf.
After a quiet night we awoke to storm clouds and rain, at which point the men donned wet jackets to do the morning bread run.
Ashore we explored the interesting roman mosaics before setting off to find a new lunchtime anchorage for a swim.
We ended the day anchored back at Kotor. Nigel’s seafood spaghetti was a big hit and the night backdrop of the illuminated city wall was stunning.
Our sail on Thursday 13th June was a well reefed beat in a freshening wind to Herceg Novi, where John and Ada planned to depart for Dubrovnik airport the next day. It got a bit too exciting as we clocked a few gusts of 35knots and Nigel did stirling stuff mooring up in the strong cross wind. Deja Vu did some rocking and rolling tied up on the harbour wall whilst we all went to explore this very attractive seaside resort.
Climbing hundreds of steps to the Old town, we found the 16th century fort on top, now usefully used a stage setting for Summer concerts and festivals. We were well rewarded with glorious views.
Following a recommendation from a Norwegian regular staying in the area, we ended the day dining at Konoba Feral. We ate enough steak to last us all week.
Friday dawned and it was farewell to John and Ada as their taxi swept them away leaving Nigel and Mo to plan the next stage of the trip. We hope to travel down the coast of Montenegro to Budva and or Bar in the next couple of days and thereafter the weather will dictate our next course.
Deja Vu 