Ionian Regatta 2018

Souvenir Programme

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20th September 2018

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Topless Topless tubes of toothpaste could save many a martial fall out. So next time you purchase a tube, make sure you select the squeezy rumpy pumpy type, with no ‘domestic’ creating top to be left off. Ha ha! Got’cha!…just like the naughty little thumb nails piccies found on YouTube videos, that convince you of smutty content, then all you get is another cheeky little kitten falling off a table, instead of the promised glut of Thai lady boys molesting the page three girls from Gardener’s Weekly.

2018 already and our 35th regatta, doesn’t time fly when you are in a permanent alcoholic haze! I get my pension next year….£58 a week, a bus pass and another two steps up the ladder for a hip replacement and a liver transplant.

We drove back to the UK this winter just so we could take the dog with us and check out what I could claim back after 65 years of fighting for king and country (mostly in bars). Sorry granddad the woman in the burka said, we’ve moved the goalposts, you now have to be 86 years old with at least one arm or leg missing to qualify, but your dog’s quite cute so here’s a voucher for some doggy treats. I was quite surprised how dog friendly they were in the pubs. Every bar had a bowl of dog treats on the counter. No peanuts or crisps for the punters but loads of chummy, snaky, liver and

prime steak flavoured chewies. I wasn’t allowed to smoke but my dog was allowed to piss up the wall, so I joined him.

Quad bikes. What is the point? It’s not a bike and it’s not a jeep. It’s not fast.

It’s not sexy and unless you’re an exhibitionist with someone else’s consenting wife you can’t bonk on the back seat. Also it’s a given than when you’re in a big long tailback, when you finally get to the front, there will be 6 quad bikes parked up taking photos of each other falling off. You may as well ride an unbroken mustang with a tendency to suddenly roll in the dust with you still in the saddle. In sailing terms it would be the equivalent of sailing a canoe with a 60 foot mast in the Southern Oceans...hey there’s one for the Guinness book of records any takers? So why are they so popular?

Our tourists flock to rent ‘em having never touched a bike since their childhood tricycle and decide the Greek road are the right place to learn so armed with their trusty E111 medical cards off they go……straight to ward 6 covered in Betadine, thinking why didn’t I rent a Fiat Punto with air con. So unless you are in a canoeing in the Southern Ocean I hope to see you on the Start line.

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Moderately Old Robbie

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Little Friends Lefkas

circumstances. All dogs undergo thorough medical Little Friends Lefkas checks and are tested and if necessary consists of a group of treated for Mediterranean diseases. friends, who are animal Where age appropriate, all dogs are mad and who cannot neutered. Neutering is Little Friends close their eyes to the mission and passion, and they will only suffering they see on the take on pups, if the owner of the mother island. Founded by dog allows her to be sterilised. In Canadian Simon, English addition to the dogs currently in rescue Sallie and Czech Marta in with Little Friends, there are a dozen or 2016, LFL originally so town strays (called the guardians) concentrated on a catch- they monitor on a regular basis, to neuter-return program provide food and health care for the stray cats on the intervention. In addition to the first line island. Something Simon tasks of day to day rescue, everybody is had very successfully achieved in involved in fund raising, local businesses mainland. With a small group of and vet/pet shop customers to raise dedicated volunteers, LFL will literally awareness and to educate. To date Little come to the rescue of any animal Friends have rehomed over one hundred requiring their assistance. From seagulls rescue dogs (and a few cats) to places as to horses, kittens to donkeys, they will diverse as Finland and Slovakia, most neuter, provide health care and where have gone to Holland, Germany or the possible rehome, to improve the animals UK, some even to the United States. The welfare where they can. Little Friends logistics of travel is a constant challenge have dedicated their hard work and and making numerous trips to Preveza passionate spirit to provide first line airport every month, not to mention the relief on the ground, to improve administrative effort and the work with veterinary treatment, neutering and the local vets in preparing dogs and cats education. They also work with locals for travel. Jolanda in Holland, Stephanie and the municipality to increase public in Germany and Martina in the UK work awareness of animal welfare and to as rescue backup and organise home affect change. Stray and unwanted dogs checks, etc. They recently all visited are Little Friends biggest challenge, and Lefkada and spent some at the time or writing, they have 22 time together and with puppies in private shelters, many adult Sallie and Marta, to set up dogs in shelter and in foster homes. The a tight network that aim is for all dogs to go through foster ensures future security for before being rehomed, in order to be all Little Friends Lefkada 5 assessed medically and behaviourally rescues. and to acclimatise the dogs to their new

Southern Ionian Rally 2018 Once again it's Rally and Regatta time – Hoorah!!

as senior race officers alongside Mike Olive-Jones and Janet Burgess – all seasoned racers themselves and Jan Dennison will be joining us to. Mat Biggs our computer geek arrives triumphant after winning the winter race series in his home port in New Zealand.

So you couldn't be in better hands except that I am in charge!

Having just returned from a month sailing on the west coast of the USA and Canada it's great to be back in our beautiful Ionian Islands and time to concentrate my efforts on the action here.

I also attended my niece's wedding on route back – a very strange affair as her husband and all their friends are members of The Sealed Knot who reenact ancient battles. It verged on bizarre nearly as mad as the lunacy that is life in Lefkada but I think we can still beat them on that front.

We will be continuing to use the RYA Handicap system which everyone seemed very happy with last year or should I say we didn't get any complaints or whinges which is a major achievement I can tell you.

We have had a revamp of the courses this year as we felt it was time for a change and you all needed a new challenge. So make sure you read your race notes carefully this year that's providing you can read something other than a chart or Mr Heikell's pilot book. S/Y Rumba who many of you now know will be committee boat again and you can't miss her as she looks lovely in her designer flags.

My great team from previous years are back with Pat Simpson and Gilly Foulds

So I hope you are going to join us for 4 days of fun, frolics and sailing to enjoy some favourite haunts as well as some new venues because it's you who makes the party happen with encouragement from us. But beware the onesie of shame is still out there to be won each day!!

Cheers and look forward to seeing you on the water.

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Day 1 17th September `Port Atheni to Kallimos via Agios Nikolaos Day 2 18th September ` Kallimos to Vathi – Meganisi leaving Kallimos to starboard Day 3 19th September ` 2 Races around the cans off north Meganisi. Then into Nidri Day 4 20th September ` Meganisi Channel to Sivota Rally Packs including entry forms are available at The Tree Bar Nidri Further information, and online entries available from the Facebook group Southern Ionian Rally and Regatta please contact Tree Kewell by7 email fraca3@talk21.com with any queries

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How and Where to Enter?

Entering is quite straight forward, just fill in an entry form & hand over 30 euros. You will then receive your race number.

You will be in either Class 1 34ft and over.

Class 2 34ft and under.

Registration is be open now online and also at The Tree Bar in Nidri, every evening except Thursdays from 6pm.

To enter online download the pdf entry

form via the Southern Ionian Rally and Regatta facebook group.

Download, fill in your entry and return to southernionianregatta@gmail.com We will then return your form to you with your race number added. You can then collect your race number from the Tree Bar as you pay your entry fee from September 1st from 6pm every day except Thursdays

Final Registration Any entries received after the 16th of September will have to pay the later entry fee of 35 euros Final race day registrations will take place at the Tree Bar Nidri. Entries will be accepted between 11.00 and 12.00 and not afterwards on the water. One of the race officers will be available to answer any questions. However all the information you require is contained in this booklet.

A Cautionary Note Race Numbers

Please securely fix the number you are given to the guardrails on the starboard bow of your yacht. All numbers need to be clearly visible to ensure that a finish time is recorded. If you have a hull sticker number from other events, 9 you can use this and it will be prefixed HY/S to avoid duplication. After the race please RETURN all numbers to the Committee Boat .

The Committee Boat will disqualify any yacht that is involved in a collision, disregards the safety of others or involves non consenting yachts and Committee boats in a bun fight.

Tie a white flag to your backstay if you wish to avoid flying objects.

Ramblings from an Old Git We first came to Nidri 25 years ago when there used to be telephone booths she might just leave you a wedge so you in the high street and an apple was can one day own a new Sadler or something you could buy in the fruit and Moody, Anyway clutching a new phone veg shop and walk outside and eat it . A card bought at extortionate money from walk down the sea front or any local the local kiosk it's off to queue at the harbour would see a few flotillas around phone booth as times knocking on and and the chance to cast envious glances Aunty will be worrying she hasn't heard at the Cobra 850s run by Sunworld and from you ! the sporty Jags run by Sailing holidays Finally after only 40 minute wait and but wait ....what's that big boat over your turn to get to use the there, wow a Sadler 32 ! How do folk phone....observed by the other folk in handle that after the the queue behind 28 footers or that you who are now Oi‌! Can I fabulous centre cockpit firm holiday pals as use your Moody 34 , that must we've all been stood be the ultimate in there so long . luxury with all that Now for all you folks space to rock around in who have ever only and it has a shower phoned home on a inside so you don't mobile the Greek have to wash yer bits n pieces through phone booth was installed as a method your shorts with a few hundred curious of entertaining firstly the on-going queue diners looking on as they enjoy a via a series of deep breaths, tutting , seafront dinner . banging receiver down , picking up As you gaze round awestruck at the listening for bleeps and lots of sheer size of this new breed of boats a Hullo ,hullo ,f...k it's cut off ,and secondly quick glance at your watch and you a massive earner for OTE realise it's time to give great Aunty communications company who you Margret a phone call so she knows might think would make the phones you've arrived in far flung Greece and work properly ..but wait ..it didn't work 10 haven't been thrown in the nick for like that ! Once you'd keyed in your 500 taking pictures at airports and of course digit phone card number three times to

hear Great Aunty Margret shouting " I can't hear you properly " your phone card is empty , surprisingly after only a few words that's 5,000 drachma vanished and replacing the bleeping phone you leave the booth trying to look as though the call was a success in front of your new holiday pals.

So after just two hours you've managed to make lots of new fiends in the phone queue, spoken for a few seconds putting family minds at rest and been royalty fleeced by OTE phone company on behalf of the Greek government .

A walk past the boats again on the way to get some money after being mugged

by OTE and you notice one of the new Sigma 32 s is moored in the corner, wow what a racing machine that looks compared to a Jag or Cobra , how on earth do people afford to buy and run kit like that .

Okay so away from the harbour and it's time to cash a travellers cheque in the local tourist office , out comes the travellers cheque book and just twenty minutes later your on your way out of the office wondering why that ÂŁ100

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bought 5 million drachma but you only got 1 million ...then it hits you ,COMMISION !!

Following the OTE scam you now been double fleeced quite openly by the lovely black haired Greek girl in the tourist office who when you had the nerve to question why your ÂŁ100 will now buy you a frappe explained in broken Greek/ English that it's always the same and you have been lucky to get that rate as tomorrow isn't looking good .

Fast forward a lot of years and what's different ? Walk down any harbour seafront and you'll be hard pressed to spot a boat under 30ft , flotillas with 3840 ft plus boats sleeping dozens of people don't even get a second glance. A bloke from the harbour authority will be round to relive you of some cash for mooring up- you know he's coming when you look round and realise your the only one who didn't spot him as all the rest are hiding down below but too late he's filling in the receipt for your fee !

Other than that the legendary Greek friendliness remains ,the roads are still mostly crap, the toilets still don't have seats , still putting paper in the bins ,still see three blokes with shovels stood looking at a pothole that potentially might get filled in ,still have families of five all on one motorbike without a helmet with driver having a coffee , still a great place to visit and long may it stay like this !

Come and join us in our beautiful garden. Try a delicious cocktail in relaxed surroundings Info and entry forms available now. Race number collection and fee payment from September 1st (except Thursdays) Rally 3rd day prizes 9pm

Tel. 26450 92384 Fax.26450 92180 Email info@athoshotel.com www.athoshotel.com

Regatta 12morning. Final entries and info available from race officials 11 until 12 Open 7 til late

Regatta Poet Laureate Elaine I think we'll do the regatta The skipper said to me It's fun, it's cool, you'll like it More fun than the North Sea. I was a little doubtful It's a cruising yacht you see It's big it's slow, it's heavy And his only crew is me.

We'll hoist the pretty cruising chute It's quite a sight you know It's red and blue and yellow It will really make us go.

It's not my place to argue I'll do as I am told Helm, tack and gybe and reef Attempting to be bold.

So at the start I panic As I stow our things away Our teapot, kettle and guitar Put away for another day.

The gun goes off we've started

Crossing the line in style We tack, we lean, we're happy The skipper starts to smile.

The wind gets up we’re surfing Catching lots of yachts Pursuing, luffing, passing, Are we last? we’re not.

Now we’re on the home straight The cruising Shute is up The wind, the waves, the sunshine Could we win the cup?

We've crossed the line we’re happy The regatta has been fun Now we'll party, party, party.

Until the musics done.

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Due to the number of boats participating 14.00 every year, the committee has decided 10 minute gun Class 1. once again that in the interest of safety Japanese flag raised and enjoyment, it is prudent to reduce the number of boats on the start line by 14.05 SPLITTING THE FLEET into two similarly 5 minute gun. Class 1 sized fleets.

As our registration is uniquely 14.10 informal, with non sailors processing Go gun Class 1 a lot of entries, we have decided to Japanese flag falls do this by overall boat length‌Two Classes shall be formed 14.10 (At Class 1 start) Class 1 Boats 10 minute gun for Class 2 10.35m or 34.1ft and over Tricolor flag raised.

Class 2 Boats 10.3m or 34ft and under.

14.15 5 minute gun for Class 2

Again we shall be using the RYA NHC 14.20 system. (National Handicap for Go gun for Class 2.

Cruising)

Tricolor falls 10 minute, 5 minutes and Start will be called on VHF Channel 8 by warning guns for both classes.

Engines should be turned off by the 5 minute guns in both classes. We also ask that Class 2 boats stay clear of the start line, whilst Class 1 are starting.

The Committee boats forming the start line, Patsy Jean and Rumba, shall fly large black and white chequered flags on their sterns

Course details on subsequent pages 15

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Southern Ionian Regatta Course Information 2018

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start. If you finish after the closing time, take your own time and email it to us fraca3@talk21.com and we will calculate your corrected time.

Race Information All race information and starting sequences will be broadcast on VHF channel 8.

Please keep this channel clear of general chit chat and radio checks.

Class 1 and 2 Long Course Start—Arkoudi Island to starboard—Finish

The Start For all those old race hands, please note that the start has been moved further South out of the Meganisi Channel. The Lefkas end shall be marked by Patsy Jean flying a large chequered flag. The Meganisi end will be marked by Rumba flying a black and white chequered flag. All engines must be turned off at your class 5 minute gun. Please stay clear of the start line whilst other start sequences are in operation.

Class 1 and 2 Short Course

Finishing.

There will be t-shirts on sale, a fabulous punch stand and tasty burgers too. The show starts at 8pm with a wonderful line-up of talented musicians and entertainers. Don’t miss the prize giving at 9.30.

It will surely be a night to remember!

Start—Leave large yellow buoy to Starboard —Finish. A RIB will be located at the Arkoudi Buoy.

The course length will be announced during the start sequence so as not to affect your race tactics.

Retirements

If you decide to retire from the race then please let us know via VHF channel 72 or text After You Start. on 6973597502. Please do not use VHF Head South down the rest of the Meganisi channel 8. Retiring yachts are requested not Channel. Try to avoid bumping into anyone to pass through the finish line as it impedes and please remember that all levels of sailors racing yachts. enter this regatta. Take care not to cut too Party close to Arkoudi so that you don’t get stuck All the action is in the main car park next to on the rocks. the Delphini Taverna. The stage is here.

The finish shall be at the entrance to Sivota Bay between two large yellow marks. You must pass between the marks to receive a finishing time. Once you have crossed the line, please turn your engine on and clear the line. Any boats re-crossing the line in either direction will be disqualified. The finish line closes at 7 pm. Check your watch before you

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LAWS LEFKAS ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY. Est 2000 We try to continue with our stray feeding take care of the entire and sterilization programs. diverse animal population We sterilized – vaccinated – of our island. This microchipped – blood tested, includes animals 52 dogs and 130 cats. and birds that live Our volunteers feed every in the wild or the day many strays. By that time, sea – turtles, we take care of 25 dogs and dolphins etc. and 280 cats. most of all, As for Meganissi… countless A big cat stray cats and sterilization dogs. program has been During the planned for summer of October2017, we November 2018. were called LAWS volunteers to help at visited the island, least 12 wild talked with the people, birds, most of informed them about the them night program and did put birds, who collection boxes for raising were hit by money for the Meganissi cars. Poor sterilization program. creatures, Your donation helps us continue they get with the program. dizzy by the WE THANK YOU for your kind car lights …. donations and….. FORGIVE US All of them FOR NOT WRITING IN PERFECT were transferred in our specialized in ENGLISH…. wild birds, volunteer, in Preveza.

Over the past year, despite the 21 Supported by the South Ionian economical crisis, and thanks to Regatta private donations, we managed to

Racing a floating caravan We followed our dream to live aboard and sail away, leaving Newcastle on Tyne in June 2010. We'd bought our Moody 44 Mychi 2 years earlier after a four year search for the perfect liveaboard yacht.

Comfort was more important than speed.

We wanted plenty of room for two people with space for occasional guests. We wanted a proper full sized bed where one didn't have to climb over ones partner to go to the loo in the night and a bed where one could sit up and read,

stuff to stow, 28 cupboard doors and 16 drawers to secure, laptop, iPads, musical instruments put in places of safety, dingy to put on deck and life jackets and lifelines to put near at hand ( for us and the dog).

Add to this we sail short handed, I.e just the two of us ( three if you count our dog whose role is more to do with security rather than sailing).

Our sails were getting old and baggy and putting up our cruising chute needed at least a days noWe had not considered racing Mychi until tice and an half hour of frantic activity we got to Levkas and heard about the from the skipper.

South Ionian rally and Regatta. It seemed a fun way to meet fellow yachtsmen as However we decided to have a go. The well as getting from party to party as rally was fun with the crews of about 30 quickly as possible. yachts drinking and singing till dawn but the piece de resistance was to be the reA large cruising yacht is not ideal for rac- gatta with over 100 yachts taking part in ing. We carry a lot of fuel and water, all a 14 mile sprint around Arkoudi island of the equipment necessary for comfort- and the party to end all parties in Sivota able living and possibly the largest collec- afterwards.

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Before the sails go up there is so much

The start of the race was exciting with yachts flying flags of many nations milling around narrowly avoiding each other mostly. There were the racing boats with their Kevlar sails and uniformed crews, there were the flotilla crews, already in party mode raising their sails for the first time this season, there were the charter yachts with crews looking terrified in the melee, and there was us and the other live aboards concerned that our floating homes would be fatally damaged in the crush.

to Ruairi's briefing and followed his instructions. When due to lack of wind the course was shortened we were in a perfect position and crossed the line in 10th place. This time Toto got his ‘first dog over the line ‘ prize.

We were now on a roll so year three saw us on the start line again with another crew. Peter is another experienced dingy and keel boat sailor. This time the weather was suitable to complete the whole course and we managed 17th over the line. This time we managed another Once the start gun was fired as if by mag- prize, a special one just for us, first newic all the yachts tacked or gybed and lyweds over the line as we'd married in pointed towards the line. The fleet soon Nidri just a couple of weeks earlier. thinned out, there was a steady breeze and we began to enjoy ourselves as we So if anyone is thinking of giving it a go gradually picked off yachts ahead of us. for the first time this year I would say ‘go As we reached the island the wind rose for it’. You'll have fun and don't miss the to around 20 knots and I began to think party. of reefing but Jan was in his element trimming the sails as I helmed.

We crossed the line in 36th position and we were happy with that, though our dog Toto missed out on the prize for first dog over the line by 5 seconds..

The next year we were raring to give it another try. This time we invited friends to sail with us. Dave and Jackie are experienced dinghy sailors and were much more focussed on sailing as fast as possible, even refusing a beer even though it was mid afternoon and hot. There was a moment of panic at the start when 120 yachts went off in one direction and 6 23 went off in another, we were one of the 6. However Dave had listened carefully

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Home made Gourmet Burgers

By Sally, Steve and Co. Fill a hole, save a life!

Once again this year Sally and Steve will be manning their burger stall. Ever popular as you arrive in the bay hungry from battling the elements these homemade gourmet burgers are tasty and worthwhile with proceeds going to Little Friends Lefkas. Go on…..treat yourself….save a fluffy life!

Punch Barrel Our famous punch will be available again this year using a recipe handed down from the very early regattas. Well if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! This happy stand maintained by volunteers Roger and Alex New with friends is always a hit!

Thank you for supporting the Southern Ionian Regatta once again.

Last year your participation and donations made a considerable difference to our local charities; Faros, LAWS and Animal Volunteers Lefkas.

Thank you to our contributors, sponsors, racing committee, photographers, entertainers….any-one and everyone involved ..Well just 25 Ta very much!

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Southern Ionian Regatta T-shirts 2018 Jill and Heather selling T shirts last year and here again to help you find your size this year

Available sizes T-shirts S M L XL XXL XXXL Men's vests M L XL XXL Ladies Scoop neck tops M L XL XXL â‚Ź15.00 27

Available from Tree Bar and in Sivota after the race. Spend your money on something worthwhile you can help!

The Liveaboard Wife In all of the oceans and all of the sea’s In every large harbour and every town quay The greatest sight you will see in your life Is that maiden of Iron... the Liveaboard wife The skipper stands solemn, the wheel in his hand Barking out orders each time they sight land The liveaboard wife takes it all in her stride Cos she’ll get her revenge when the boats safely tied Stern to me dearie, the skipper commands As the wife runs like hell, a line in each hand She climbs through the stern gear and makes the lines fast Then drags out the gangplank that’s tied to the mast Fenders me dearie, both starboard and port As she leaps into action with no second thoughts Quickly my dearie, you do have the knack Two under each arm, one strapped to her back The Liveaboard Wife.

In all of the oceans and all of the sea’s In every large harbour and every town quay The greatest sight you will see in your life Is that maiden of Iron... the Liveaboard wife

Cos she’ll get her revenge when the boats safely tied Stern to me dearie, the skipper commands As the wife runs like hell, a line in each hand She climbs through the stern gear and makes the lines fast Then drags out the gangplank that’s tied to the mast Fenders me dearie, both starboard and port As she leaps into action with no second thoughts Quickly my dearie, you do have the knack Two under each arm, one strapped to her back The anchor my darling, we’ll go astern now As she runs to the foredeck and lands at the bow She wrestles the anchor lets the windlass go free As a ton of chain metal falls into the sea To the stern, the stern... today would be fine He screams as she sprints to throw the aft line Tie it off fast dear and run to the bow The winds got our head... get the anchor tight now

Soon all is calm as the boat settles in And the liveaboard wife returns with the gin No words are spoken as she pours out her The skipper stands solemn, the wheel in his vice hand 5 parts gin.... 1 tonic.... 1 ice 28 Barking out orders each time they sight land The liveaboard wife takes it all in her stride The neighbouring yachtsmen make our

It’s all Chinese to me!

Yes we lnow that every conceivable electrical gizmo we buy form a smart phone to a deceased gold fish liquidiser and juicing machine comes from China.

Even my multi-function turbo reversible coffee grinder and macerator is from Wan-King province home of the infamous plastic dog turd. So it’s only a rail link across the Atlantic and inventing a rice based Yorkshire pudding that’s holding back their Super Power status. So why oh why can’t they employ a person whose mother tongue is English to translate their user manuals? I can understand Russian instructions more easily than their English ones! These are excerpts taken from the dozens of Chinese manuals from the endless crap that I have purchased over the years.

Stand by the erect button on fast behind but don’t be doing so in the bath.

Electric tooth paste dispenser (Sue’s) Before the on switch is reduced then apply the plug to affiliate the motion.

Relocate the spigot under which the afore mentioned vegetable mush container is entertained.

Obviously from my carrot muncher and beetroot bashing machine.

To avoid death do not understand any fixation to body parts or off the switch and unplug the appliance. If any under statement is mistaken. Return immediately to the manufixturer.

So is there is any English ex-pat with at least an O’ level in pottery and a penchant to travel, I have a Beijing contact

Editors Note The Southern Ionian Rally and Regatta are organised by a dedicated team of volunteers both on and off the water. Everybody giving their time and skills for free. Tree’s race officials come from all over the world at their own cost. Some of us have to work for a living, so have little free time....

We try very hard to organize a fun charity event for all.

So caution to all ye sailors who head out to Things don’t always happen exactly as we would sea like but it’s been happening for 35 years and you Never take for granted what sleeps next to keep coming back, so we’re getting something thee right!

Non participants are welcome to the evening prize The greatest asset any yachtsman has got giving and party but please support us by buying a Is that liveaboard wife.... that climbs on a tshirt or a burger or a couple of glasses of punch. yacht!

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Have a great regatta everyone!!!!

skippers head swell Great boat handling sir, you brought her in well The last straw was broken for the liveaboard wife Who threw a left hook designed to end life

Faros a non-governmental funded assistance addressing serious charity founded in 2007 here on medical conditions, reunited Lefkada by local residents. Our aim mothers with children and helped is to help people throughout the many abused mothers. island who are in true need.

Over the past 7 years Faros has Our focus is on helping the elderly, organized the distribution of fresh single parents, parents who are and packaged food to families in both unemployed and unable to need throughout the year. find employment, people in our Fundraising events include bazaars, community who are in need of a raffles, Walk for Faros on helping hand and those who are International Womens' Day, blood dealing with serious medical issues. drives and donations, plus the Faros is extremely sensitive to collection of clothes and household cases involving children. items.

Faros works hand in hand with We also participate in various social services and other reliable charitable events to raise public members of the community to awareness as to our cause. Since discover where help is needed.

Faros is a non-profit organization Once Faros is involved, we make an we rely on fundraising and public effort to exhaust all avenues and to donations to keep us going for provide assistance and solutions which we are eternally grateful. wherever possible.

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Line Honours This is the fastest boat prize and will be awarded to the boat who has successfully and legally arrived at the finish line first.  Class 1 First, Second and Third The results are obtained from the handicap corrected times  Class 2 First, Second and Third 2 The results are obtained from the handicap corrected times.  First Staff/Lead boat This applies to any boat which comprises entirely of staff employed by one company  First Charter Boat This applies to any yacht that comprises entirely of guests  First Pet Over the Line

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Tell: 26450 92805 Mob: 0030 6938 531942 Email: kozakosst@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ kozakos.ae

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We would like to thank our sponsors, without whom this event could not take place. Please support them too!

Many of you will have spotted the ridiculously fast Wldwind catamarans zipping past you as you go around the ouside of Arkoudi Island. They are usually crewed by bronzed athletes whooping and hollering as they zoom past at speeds of up to 20 knots, one hull in the air while standing on the other. These exciting vessels have been competing in the southern Ionian Regatta since it’s conception over 30 years ago and have recently celebrated their own 30 year anniversary in Vasikili with a spectacular array of on the water events and shore based prize giving celebrations and general partying.

The catamarans have their own start

line off Camping Kastri near Ammousa and join the yachts as they emerge around the East coast of Arkoudi. The aim is to pass all the yacht and fly on ahead….they always do!!

In the Wildwind catamaran regatta the prizes are Line Honours, First with Handicap and First Hobie 16 If you fancy having a go, check out the Wildwind website, where you will find all the info you need. This well established and experienced company always has rave revues, massive return guests and a wonderful reputation….. but for now see you in Sivota!

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Important Stuff Final Registration will take place at the Tree Bar, Athos Hotel between 11am and 12 am on race day. There will be no briefing, but a race officer will be there to answer queries. Don’t forget to listen out on VHF Channel 8.

18.00 ish arrive Sivota 20.00 Entertainment starts on stage with various talented guests, hosted

by Mad Robbie.

21.30 Prize Giving.

14.00 10 minute gun for Class 1 sounded. Japanese flag raised, 14.05 5 minute gun for Class 1 sounded.

14.10 Go gun for Class 2 sounded.

Japanese flag dropped 14.10, 10 minute gun for Class 2.

Tricolor raised.

14.15, 5 minute gun for Class 2 sounded.

14.20 Go gun for Class 2. Tricolor dropped.

Class 1 Starts first.

Results will be published on facebook. Southern Ionian Rally and Regatta, the same evening and at Yannis Taverna, Delfini on Friday morning 35

Please. If you think you may have won a prize please make sure you are at the entrance to the stage by 21.30 so as not to hold up other winners and the entertainment.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR RACE NUMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE BOAT!

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