The going rate for marinas since we have been in Spain has been consistently 43 Euros including water and electricity. This included a very enjoyable overnight in Estepona where we were able to shop and, avoiding the ubiquitous faux âIrish Pubâ which seemed to be populated by loud scantily clad young lads and lasses, we... Continue Reading →
Gibraltar
Well, for those of you who are regular readers of the blog, you will understand that the policy of allowing the crew the opportunity to make their input has had mixed results. The high spots have been Stephen, Ollie and Bob with Peter writing barely comprehensible drivel, John trying hard but being merely informative and... Continue Reading →
Dire Straits
Having been monitoring the weather from a week before, it was no surprise to see that our intended overnight to Gibraltar was untenable due to the Easterly F8 gales west of the straights. Having arrived in Vilamoura via Faro airport, we enjoyed our day, victualling for the passages and watching the tense England football victory... Continue Reading →
Algarve Ahoy
Leaving Cascais at midday, we experienced a thoroughly enjoyable sail which we sustained through the night, sometimes spirited, sometimes pedestrian but it was SAILING and we didnât turn the engine start key until we were just outside Lagos at 11.00 the next morning. Lagos is a thoroughly perfect yachting destination and I actually regret that... Continue Reading →
Cascais
After our 'overnight' passage from Porto, our 9am arrival at the Marina in Cascais was very timely as the office had just opened but the âcheckâ in procedure at the swanky reception seemed to take forever for what was the most expensive mooring so far â how much longer will it take after BrexitâŠ.? The... Continue Reading →