Blondemoment
Mon 18 Aug 2008 17:24
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10th August 2008 Madeira to Ilhas
Desertas
Many thanks to Catia and Bruno for making our stay
in Quinta do Lorde so easy.
A special permit must be acquired before leaving
Madeira if you want to visit the 3 deserted (except for the warden who checks
your permit) islands approx. 10 miles to the South. A brisk sail (NNE 4/5)
saw us approaching the anchorage, however, just as we were dropping the maiin a
gust of 48 mph swept down from the steep volcanic cliffs and made life
interesting (unable to flake sail beautifully as normally required to
do!). Anchoring was also entertaining as 2 attempts had to be made as the
holding is very poor and the 3 buoys already taken.
If the sun had been shining and if the wind had
eased slightly, I'm sure we would have enjoyed our stay, snorkelling around some
caves and a walk on the main island, but as the gusts got stronger and stronger,
we decided it would be more comfortable just to set sail fo Lanzarote than stay
there overnight.
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