All Good Things Come to an End

All too soon the day I really had not been looking forward to came round: our last day's sailing. I was trying to make every minute last for two minutes but it didn't work and the day flew past.


We all took our final and admiring glances at the Bear flag flying proudly at the back of the boat knowing that it will be a while before we see it flying at sea again.

Before I knew it it was time to call up the lead crew on the VHF radio for the last time as we came into Sivota harbour.


After a thorough cleaning of Spetses, ready for the next lucky crew who would be enjoying a holiday aboard her, it was time for our final party night.

The crews of all 10 boats in our flotilla and our lead crew came together for a final meal and the infamous Sailing Holidays flotilla awards ceremony.

With full stomachs we settled back in our seats to enjoy Skipper James' speech and to find out the awards which we were up for grabs and who had won them. I was a little disappointed not to win the dancing divas award, but did agree that the recipients, John & Emily, deserved it. George, Yorkie and I were, however, pleased with the award we did get which was the 'Lou Love' award.


This probably needs a bit of explanation for the uninitiated. Lou is short for Loutraki our lead boat and we earned ourselves the award on the occasion we were at the same taverna as another Sailing Holidays flotilla. There is always great rivalry between flotillas and the crews of each think theirs is the best flotilla. On the occasion in question everyone was 'well oiled' from the earlier punch party and there a lot of singing and cheering. We led the cheering for Loutraki and this is how we got the Lou Love award for our very vocal support.

We are very proud of our award and now we are home it has pride of place in our display cabinet.

It is quite timely that we have finished our postings on our sailing holiday as George & Yorkie will be heading off on their next adventure at the weekend, armed with the camera. I won't be going though as it doesn't involve boating.

Hope you have enjoyed our sailing adventures. Keep reading, as the guys who stayed at home are waiting for a chance to get a word in and report what they've been up to.

Lots of love Eddie, George & Yorkie xxx