Court Short

The trip back north is having its bonuses .... we actually saw the coastline in sunshine and can see why it is so appropriately named the Coast of Death!   Every bit as challenging as sailing around the Cornish coast.  Thank goodness for modern technology is all we can say!    Laxe is a great little port […]

We had meant to stop in Muxia but a jammed genoa and strong winds meant we had overshot the entrance by the time we had all the sail under control so instead we went to Camarinas.    Amazing what you learn by mistake – Camarinas is famous for its lace and hosts the annual international lace […]

We have often been asked if we carry a weapon on board.   Until now the answer has been 'No'.   However, we have now added a lethal weapon - the Flywop!    And  very effective it is too!

There are a number of these in Sardineiro but we haven't spotted any elsewhere - their purpose remained a mystery until today but all has now been revealed!   If you haven't already guessed, here's the answer

What a great sail we had in very light winds but with Red Passion flying and Humphrey working his ticket (having been in bed for the last two days!) we were able to relax and enjoy the view.  Needless to say no fish in sight - although we did have dolphins to see us off […]

We took the bikes ashore and explored Portosin – more higgledy-piggeldy streets with a few shops tucked away in unlikely corners.   No church to be seen but we did spot a Supermercado (at the top of a hill so out of our reach!).    We had another King Canute issue!  You’d think we’d have learnt about […]

Well we didn’t get far yesterday – a whole 4.6nm!  However, well worth the move as we have dropped an anchor in a bay on the Portosin side of the Ria without a yacht in sight.   Bliss!  James did check out the prices in the marina, which although less expensive than Muros, were still considerably […]

We thought we'd award  £10 to the favourite charity of anyone who can guess what James was doing!    There is always something that needs sorting on a boat!   Today, the mist has descended on the town - typical Galician weather, we're told - so we've been sightseeing.   Moving on tomorrow.   There are a few more […]

We left Sardineiro to have a peek around the corner at Corcubion.  After a  cracking sail with the boat creaming through the water at 8 knots despite a reefed jib, and 2 reefs in the main, we arrived in the Bay of Corcubion.  What a disappointment!  Derelict warehouses, commercial port and modern buildings.   We did […]

An amazing sea mist greeted us first thing in the morning but we decided to head off rather than wait for it to burn off …. Famous last words!  The mist became fog and was with us for virtually the whole day only clearing when we actually came to round Cape Finisterre.     We spent 8½ […]