Barbate to Cadiz

Mira's Web Diary
Gordon and Catherine
Fri 25 Apr 2014 10:05

36:32.49N 06:16.97W Away just before 1100 with no wind but beautiful blue sky and sparkly, flat sea.  Once we’re round Cape Trafalgar (had to have a photo even though it’s pretty pitiful at 4M off) there’s a gentle breeze just off the port bow, enough to put up the mainsail but not enough to turn off the engine.  So, we accept lazy sailing, put the autohelm on and just enjoy being out on the water.  Late afternoon the breeze gets up and we’re able to put out all sail, stop the engine and enjoy an hour of perfect close haul sailing.  Mira still feels unfamiliar but she appears to go in the lightest of breezes and we make good speed into Cadiz – a journey of 40 NM well enjoyed. 

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