Praia Rocha in the distance |
Back on board, feeling content with life, and knowing that our final destination was only a mere 1½ hours sail away, we tried not to notice an ever increasing swell in the anchorage. By midnight, GS had moved onto the saloon bunk. Up early the next morning, both crew hinted to our strong-stomached Captain that a marina berth would be nice. He called us “girls” and ignored our pleas. So we opted for a morning (on dry land again) shopping in Portimao’s old town before lunch at our favourite restaurant, the floating Rivole. This time we sampled freshly grilled swordfish and a very tasty tuna in home-made tomato sauce.
Back on board, BCK & GS made plans to catch the train to Faro the next day. It seemed a shame to miss this delightful seaside city, the Algarve’s capital. There was certainly no problem getting up early as overnight WJ3 turned from restless to a bucking bronco. BCK, having spent the night rolling across her bunk, threated to swim to shore. GS spent the night sitting up in the saloon praying for daylight. Our Cap’n slept well, naturally!!!
While the mutinous crew toured Faro, the Cap’n singlehandedly moved WJ3 into the marina. Others on the anchorage followed suit and by the time the shoppers returned to their surprise accommodation, only two (unoccupied) sailboats floated in the Arade. So much for our planned two days of swimming, lying on the beach and visiting beach bars by dinghy. Ha!
From:
Ilha da Culatra, Portugal Lat/Long: 36:59.994N 07:50.248W Date/Time: 22/10/12: 1130
To:
Portimao, Portugal Lat/Long: 37:06.72N 08:31.34W
Date/Time: 22/10/12: 1710Time Taken: 33.5nm (5.5hrs) Distance (this year): 578nm (90.5hrs)
Distance Total (since 2008): 10787.5nm Weather: Cold, foggy, wet and windy; sun out occasionally
Fastest Speed: Decent sail with only the two river entrances “exciting” getting in and out.
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