Day 7 – 03.08.2020
On Day 7, the Bering Yachts expedition has finally crossed an “equator”. In other words, the travelers climbed up the Aegean coast of Turkey to reach a small village Ayval?k that is the furthest point of travel. However, the true goal was an ancient Pergamum, which lies some 25 km deeper inland. As if Izmir, Kayakoy or Ephesus were not enough Pergamum looks even more magnificent. Probably this is the largest well preserved ancient city in western Turkey. With breathtaking views from Acropolis Pergamum really deserves to be the “equator” point of the trip. Battling through heavy seas Bering70 reached Ayval?k in the morning after 8 hours of travel. Due to its large displacement, the yacht managed to make steady progress despite the sea state. The fuel consumption was not affected by the weather – again around 120 l spent to cover 70 miles. After night of rest, the crew was hungry for impressions so Hysucat hydrofoiling RIB was at