So after the Portuguese west coast we arrive at the Portuguese Algarve. It provides gives a mix of experiences: coastal towns full of tourists, large expensive marinas, lots of entertainment, but also beautiful deserted bays and beautiful anchorages. And the latter makes you realize again why you are doing this… After the trip to Barcelona… Continue reading On to Madeira
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Sharks!!
Yes, we also saw our first shark. And blue sharks too, according to Wikepedia “… from the family of requiem sharks (also known as predatory sharks, Carcharhinidae),the family responsible for most attacks on humans.” That sounds exciting and gives a nice headline above this story. But the content is only at the end of this… Continue reading Sharks!!
Biscay
Well, the Bay of Biscay. Famous and infamous among seafarers. The weather can change quickly and because the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean rises in a short distance from a few kilometers deep to less than 150 meters (the continental shelf), the ocean swell can rise to dangerously steep waves. It is therefore wise to… Continue reading Biscay
Biscay, here we come….
The tanks are topped up (water and diesel), provisions have been taken in, the forecast looks good: we are leaving tomorrow morning from Camaret sur Mer heading for La Coruña! 350 miles to go, non-stop, and a notorious stretch of water. We are eager and anxious!