Day 9

Good sailing to Portofino which is a very nice and idyllic port. Found a place, but when I was informed that the price was 150 Euro per night, I sailed again and sailed to the nearby port of Santamargharita where I anchored with 4-5 other boats. The weather was expected to change to a little rain during the night and the following day. At 2 o'clock at night it became a terrible storm. Thunder, strong winds and lots of rain. Was very worried about whether my anchor gear could hold the boat. 2 large motorboats and a sailboat had to move as the anchors did not hold. Long uncomfortable night. This morning I was told that the wind in the thunderstorm sometimes was about 30 m/s.