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Bored by the Bora

14/5/2014

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For the last 24 hours (and for at least 48 to come) we have been hiding from the Bora (or Burra as locals pronounce it) the fearsome NE wind that blows down from the northern mountains bringing very strong winds. It is well forecast and all boats are advised to take shelter to avoid its worst effects. There's an efficient warning on Ch16 as well as on the rolling VHF weather forecasts. We are moored in the charmingly named Veli Rat Marina at the northern end of Dugi Otok, one of the longest islands in the Adriatic.  Its windy, quite cold and a bit dull as it is forecast to last all through tomorrow and probably the next day too.  We have just been joined by the biggest police boat I have ever seen, mooring right next to us, and I'm hoping this should act as bit of an additional windbreak tonight.  

Later- we ended up stuck here for 3 days as the wind blew and blew. We did manage to get lots of things sorted on the boat (including sorting out the huge aft locker) and worked our way through our kindles and most of our on-board food. the only shop here spreads out its few packets and tins to make the stock look more impressive! 
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Alasdair
19/5/2014 16:03:35

Croatia and Lyra both look great! As does the skipper! Hope the weather has improved by now. Xx

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