Category: 2026 Year of the ARC

The moon on the water was bright

As we crossed over to Spain in the night

Keeping Bilbao

Right on the prow-o

But the winds were a fraction too light

Friday 21 August 

We spent a relaxing day in Póvoa de Varzim – a traditional fishing town which has now also become a satellite of Oporto as it is on the end of the city metro line.

Póvoa de Vazim to Oporto 19nm

Saturday 21 August

We are crewless again!

Part 1: Sunday & Monday 22-24 August

The weather has changed and we are having strong winds from the South delivering a lot of rain and thunder and lightning. The pontoons are undulating with the wave surges and La Bamba is rocking around on her moorings not that unlike Roly-Poly Bay.

Wednesday to Friday 26 to 28 August

Birthday Boy!

Saturday 29 August

We have just found out it’s Will’s birthday today!

Wind found! 

Sunday 30 August

Apologies for the blog delay – yesterday I was too tired and now I’m catching up!

After motoring on and off and heading South on our course we finally found the wind!

Flying Squid Captain!

Monday 31 August

David found some black marks on the deck and went to investigate. We have squid on the deck!

Land ho!

Tuesday 1 September 

We have done a bit of gybing and more goose-wing to try to get the most out of the 9-12 knots of downwind sailing. We are averaging 5 knots now.

Wednesday 2 September

Today we are staying put to catch up on sleep and clean the boat.