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More dolphins!

July 9, 2022December 4, 2017 by David Beck

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).

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Autopilot failure, diverting to Figueira da Foz

July 9, 2022December 2, 2017 by David Beck

The autopilot heading-input broke in the middle of the night. I decided to head to a marina rather than hand steer.

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Warm winter sailing, some dolphins

July 9, 2022November 26, 2017 by David Beck

While on passage from Porto to São Jacinto, we enjoyed the winter sunshine and some dolphins followed us for a while.

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Crossing Biscay – Roscanvel to Caderia

July 9, 2022September 17, 2017 by David Beck

A 45 hour crossing with no major scares. Sea-sickness.

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