Viveiro Marina

The Voyages of Richard and Amanda
Mon 7 Jun 2010 16:40
POS:  43:40.11N  007:35.68W
 
Had a good sail from Cedeira to Viveiro got to the marina here about 5.30pm.  Helped to moor by an ex-pat Andrew who filled us in on the marina, which has gone into administration. Apparently berthing would be OK and water and electricity are available, but no other services. Louis the Port Capitan should be around by the marina office, but would not be able to take our money. Not a problem we said !!
 
A bit later on went to find Louis, who wasn't around and the office was shut, so at least we tried. We should have left it at that, but speaking to a Spanish man who looked if he was about to put up some weather forecasts he said It is not possible to stay in the marina and we would have to leave.  Eventually after a bit of pleading we think he said we could stay one night, so we will until we are kicked out. The forecast for tomorrow isn't looking too brilliant so if I had my way I would probably stay tomorrow as well. Perhaps we shall just try and stay inconspicuous.
 
Next stop after this will be Ribedeao, hopefully with a marina that works.. Altogther we have about 150 miles to go to Santander which we will try to do by the 14th June, then we have a 180mile crossing to Royan on the River Gironde in France. At least we know a bit more French than we do Spanish.