Passage Lisbon to Alvor
On passage from Lisbon to Alvor we had a combination of lovely sailing conditions (first half) and wind-lacking conditions. Charlotte poorly again!
By Location
Seixal
A stormy night in a sheltered anchorage. Dreaming about anchor alarms.
Cascais
Sheltered anchorage just outside the moored fishing boats. Winter wonderland, beach visit, will return to the town but had to move on because of the weather forecast!
São Martinho do Porto
A beautiful near-circular bay, stunning beach, more life than we expected. Frost on the windows, playing in the sea.
More dolphins!
On the way from São Martinho do Porto to Peniche Arthur and Dave enjoyed “following a pod of dophins” (as Arthur shouted in the most joy-filled voice we’ve ever heard).
Figueira da Foz
We didn’t intend to stop here, but it was beautiful. Marina in a good location, lovely feel to the place, great Christmas fair.
Autopilot failure, diverting to Figueira da Foz
The autopilot heading-input broke in the middle of the night. I decided to head to a marina rather than hand steer.
