Eidos getting hauled out on a trailer
View from Eidos
Strong supports mean peace of mind
Several people have asked me whether I'm bothered by or worried about earthquakes while in a boat yard in Greece. Many times (usually around the time of the full moon), I have experienced light tremors while on my boat. Most are minor and feel as if suddenly the wind came up and was causing the rigging to vibrate. Yet there is no wind. I was on board during the 6.3 quake in June, (centered near Patras) and that's all I felt. It actually reminds me that really, the earth is not solid - it's all molten lava inside with only a thin surface crust keeping us from disaster. That's kind of amazing, isn't it?
Anyway, the supports that keep Eidos upright are some of the best ones I've seen. They are specifically made to withstand earthquakes and they actually form a steel cradle - every piece is connected to every other piece with a frame on the ground. I have seen some flimsy ones in other places but not where Eidos is. I would definitely recommend Aktio Marine as an excellent place to leave your boat in Greece. Although, I wish Panos Taverna would stay open all year and that the ferry was still making runs to Preveza...
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