Olhao
Graptolite's Sailing Log
Martyn Pickup & Heike Richter
Wed 31 Oct 2007 22:38
Caroline called to say she lost a crown and can't sail with us. I didn't
even know she was royalty!
Skipper and crew discuss plans for heading south shorthanded. Think maybe
Casablanca could be a good stopping off point although lack of courtesy flag
and pilot books might be a problem. Attempted to source charts etc in Faro
but as usual it was a waste of time.
Tried to find a marina where groceries, fuel and water could be sourced.
Navigated about ten miles through the waterways of the Rio Formosa delta to
the town of Olhao. Parked beautifully in the marina and was told to bugger
off by an official with a clipboard who said it was all private. German
neighbours said they told him they had an emergency and had to stay. Being
British we left and anchored nearby.
Ate in a restaurant with a Halloween Party in full swing. In Portuguese
style it included children running riot and wielding axes.