Turkey to Singapore
A Passage in COVID Times Finike Turtle Once COVID restrictions eased enough to allow us to leave the marina at Finike, we took an idyllic sailing exploration up the Lycian coast. We saw very few other boats and enjoyed quiet anchorages and sparkling clear water in an area often crowded with charter boats, loud music, jet skis, generators, and late-night partying. The wind was warm and steady and just the right strength for Irene to carry all sail with no need to reef. At night we wedged Irene in small coves, Med style, dropping an anchor and running stern lines ashore. As usual Ginger volunteered to swim our lines ashore and fasten them to rocks. Med sunrise Sparkling blue Turkish water We discussed possible scenarios and wondered how COVID would affect our sailing plans. We wanted to continue sailing, but we watched in dismay as boats in transit were caught out and unable to find a place to rest, restock, and refuel. Yet staying in place had risks too, as recent geop