Bay of Cadiz - reality of cruising life
Regina
Espen Aalstad
Tue 16 Oct 2007 21:59
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36:32.45N 6:17.07 W Bay of Cadiz
In the heart of the Andalucian coast we have had
five days of exploring, fixing and waiting - the life of cruisers it
seems.
First Cadiz to finally get Jeanneau's help with
repairs and rigging.
We fixed bimini, lazy jack and sprayhood: all
poorly done to start. Fixed bilge pump and
finally rigged bow spirit.
We keep waiting for our spinnaker pole as its
saga continues.Bad advice to install in Sweden could not be done after all and
since then we have chased the spinnaker pole - or it has chased us. It was wrong
in Hamble, then stuck in transportation, reordered and now two late to
Cadiz. We can' t wait and can't trace it. Hopefully, Jeanneau gets it to Las
Palmas. We are thought very impressed with local Jeanneau here: highly
recommended for anybody buying a new Jeanneau (talk to us first!). Special
thanks to Peki and Christine!
We explored beautiful Cadiz! The most charming stop
so far surrounded by sea and old forts. Small, narrow streets and lot's of big
plazas. We felt how the big familes all come out in late afternoons for their
cafes and plaza walks! We learned that we can not find dinner until 9 pm! Wi-fi
connections all over the city is popular!
Experienced sailor Ted joined us for two days and
we learned more about Atlantic crossings but had not much wind to
sail!
We waited in Rota - small, charming beach town and
learned how even playgrounds close for siesta. Long time since we had heavy
wind: East 30 knots.
We waited in Puerto Sherry - and did not find
explore sherry making but a huge shopping center and Carrefour to stock up the
boat for the Atlantic.
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