Well, the wind was not with us on this leg. We had to go by motor 21 hours and by sail 4 hours. The last part from the most west and south point of Portugal and Europe the wind came up and we had a great cruise all the way into the harbour at Portimao.
The sun was high and warm, and you really felt like you had got to the southern land. Portimao is a BIG tourist city, which has all the same things you find in any tourist city. The marina is exclusive, and it cost 40,73 euro a night to stay.
Zephyr at the dock of Portimao
The Marina of 620 boats. ( Like Ishoj)
Well, tonight Terje is coming in from Fredrikstad, to sail with us to Lanzarote. We will sail out tomorrow directly to Lanzarote, about 500 sea miles. Should be there Oct. 1st. Until then I have no connection, eater by computer or phone. The weather forecast looks good, with wind from the north between 5-11 m/s.
Should we believe this direct route Charles?
ReplyDeleteIt would have been a great opportunity to add some 150 nm and a few more days to see some exotic places:
Algarve - Casablanca 208 nm
Casablanca - Agadir 280 nm
Agadir - Lanzarote 210 nm
Maybe they will think about it - or maybe the the time for the broader schedule don't allow it?
At least with their current plan - they seem to have just perfect wind direction as well as wind strength for the direct route!
:-)
Hi Bent! thank´s for the report.I will follow you around the world with interest. I hope i can join you on one of your legs, in about a year or so. Wish you all a plesent voyage and good winds. terjeferge
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