36.08.5N 007.22.4N 70Nm to Gibraltar straights

S.Y Maegan
Niel
Mon 16 May 2022 14:33

Very good progress the past day 😊

 

Managed to sail till about 0700 this morning which was nice as the sea was flat and we had steady 12-16kn wind yesterday afternoon & last night.

 

Been motoring this morning as conditions flattened out and currently motor sailing with a nice 6-8kn breeze.

 

A few scattered clouds in the sky today and the sea is calm, conditions are forecast to be favourable going through Gibraltar which is good news.  

 

Whales, turtles where spotted.

A few squid were even found on deck this morning!

 

We are currently about 70 Nm from the start of the Gibraltar straights – Progress has been good – Traffic all around as we approach the straights and lots of VHF chatter,  the different accents give us a chuckle now and then.

 

Not too far away from cell phone reception, everyone is well and looking forward to the Mediterranean Sea again.

 

Hope everyone has a good week.

 

Regards