En-route to La France

The Voyages of Richard and Amanda
Tue 22 Jun 2010 14:50
POS:  43:44.44N    003:31.2W
(21 June 2010)
 
Tried to set off on Saturday, but although winds were in right direction they were blowing up to F6 with a choppy sea so we did an about turn and headed back to Santander. Dropped anchor off Bikini Beach, unfortunately weather was cold and wet so couldn't see if it lived up to its name!
Stayed there overnight then went back to Santander marina for lunch with Carl and Mel. Stayed overnight then up at 6.15am local time for an early start to Ilse d'Oleran. This is a 185 miles NE of Santander just by La Rochelle. Carl and Mel leaving too, going West towards Gijon.
 
Cloudy start but sun soon broke through to give wall to wall blue sky and hot!!!. The only downside is the wind is from the NE. 
 
This trip a mixture of motoring and sailing with winds from 5 knots to 17knots, but has been fairly stress free for Amanda.
 
Expected arrival Wed morning then just have to wait for tide to come in so we can get into marina.
 
More to follow...