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Date: 07 Oct 2008 17:31:02
Title: Rabat to Isla Graciosa - Canary islands
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29:13.8N 13:30.2W

Having left Rabat a couple of days later than planned we missed the best of the predicted winds for our trip down to the Canaries. The result being that with light tail winds we had to motor sail more than we would have liked. The Atlantic swell made for a rolly passage but we made excellent time completing the 445nm trip in around 54 hours.

We were again privileged to have the company of dolphins. For the first time they came to play at night at it was amazing to see their phosphorescence trails as they approached at great speed and then played in the bow waves. Incredible!
We also had a stowaway aboard for part of the voyage.

 Stowaway

This little fellow was being chased by a very aggressive gull type bird who saw the tiny bird as a quick meal. The gull flew around the boat for some time before he finally gave up and flew off.
Caleto de Sebo on Isla Graciosa is a very small harbor and marina. The small finger pontoons could not accommodate our 56ft length so we had to raft up alongside a small Dutch boat. Fortunately very little swell enters the harbor and winds were light during our short stay.
Curious in Caleta Del Sebo
Isla Graciosa has a reputation for being a laid back, sleepy sort of place and the locals were friendly and helpful.
The northern volcanic cliffs of Lanzarote are seen in the background.

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