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‘I was not enamoured of my crew’s lack of contribution’

It all started late in August 2009 at the unfinished Preveza Marina where we had berthed a number of times over the years, the cost being 200 cigarettes as payment to the unofficial manager. However, a few days after our arrival, for no apparent reason, we were told to move berth and leave the next day. The 200 cigarettes I offered as payment were refused. Maybe he had received a better offer?

was not happy at having to move – she refused to start and caused me to flood the engine, to which I panicked. Fortunately, I was able to get Preveza Marine Boat Yard [now named

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