We decided to move on as this swell was just too much for sleeping and comfort. It also meant we couldn't read write or sit comfortably on the boat at any time. The journey to Ios will be 22.9 miles. As we set off the wind progressed, the swell was too high so we opted to motor all the way. Seems silly not to sail but it was so miserable bouncing up and down with the wind whipping around. The wind was cool and with such a spray from the swell we ended up soaked and pretty cold. Wind gusts up to 35 knots Probably worst passage so far. Got soaked a few times with waves over the boat possibly 3 meters in height. Very few boats around we saw the odd ferry possibly heading to Santorini. Arrived in Ios feeling battered and a bit fed up. As we approached the southern tip of Ios the wind settled and calmed the sea nicely for us. The bay was a beautiful aqua green sea, very tempting after our rough morning. A few yacht's sat in the first bay near us. The bay more easterly had one yacht bobbing around. This weather was so much calmer in this beautiful bay, we swam then snoozed a little, catching up from the few hours we managed overnight.
Kevin caught a couple of little fish that made us feel a little better. Had tea then showered ready to get in rib and go ashore, however the wind picked up just as we stepped into our rib and did not ease until 03.00 hours. It was around 30 knots!! So didn't actually get ashore at all. Fortunately we slept really well despite the howling gales outside!
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