Under the bridge
Magnetic Attraction
Roger and Margaret Pratt
Sun 12 Jul 2009 20:18
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42:18.34N
8:39.30W
Anchored at San Adrian de Cobras, in the Ensenada
(Bay) San Simeon at the head of the Vigo Ria. To get here requires sailing
under a big fixed suspension bridge, carrying a motorway. The height is
nominally about 38m but as ever, serious heebeejeebees as the approach neared:
looking up at the top of the mast you never believe that you won't hit.
Still, under with meters to spare (18m!) - then round the bateas,
which are big anchored wooden platforms from which the farmers hang ropes seeded
with mussels. Leave to grow 12 months, then harvest and sell.
We were lucky enough to be invited to visit
with Claire and Richard on their steel boat Phalerope this morning, and
then went on for more coffee on No Agenda, Margot and Harry's Nauticat 44.
Phalerope is so well kitted out and organised and I got lots of hints and tips
for improvements that will make life more comfortable. I avoided the
bilges, but Roger seems to have derived great benefit from his guided tour with
Richard. The Nauticat is a lovely and well appointed boat a beautiful
home. We came away with a disk to share with WE2 when we meet up with them
- enough said!
It was sad to say farewell to friends, and it
hardly seems possible that we met the guys only a couple of days ago. Hope
our paths will cross again. We'll see Suzanne and David at Royal Clarence
in September when they're back in UK for a few days. The etiquette is to
have visiting cards, with boat name and contact details - need to plan for this
back home.
As I write it's raining in Spain! In fact,
its almost chilly and I'm wearing a pullover. The rain will do the herbs
good - they have been struggling in the sun and wind.
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