Luarca and Ribadeo
Minka of Southampton - Cruising Log
Edmund Wigan
Wed 10 Mar 2010 19:30
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We had a good sail to Ribadeo (43 degrees 32.395 N
7 degrees 02.181 W). It was a good bit more than 18nm, which was a guess, but we
still made good time as the wind was a pretty consistent 20kts. There was quite
a swell and one wave very unexpectedly broke into the cockpit. I had not
bothered putting my boots on so had a nice cold paddle in my deck shoes whilst
it drained away.
This seems an interesting place and I will stay
here at least two nights so I can have a good look around. So far I have only
been to the office to clock in. Including electricity and water it costs 14.76
euros a night. This is very good value compared to the south coast of England
which averages about twice that. I may stay longer.......... At least it is very
well sheltered so I should not get tipped out of my bunk as I was in
Luarca.
My photos (definitely snap shots) on the trip are
awful. Because of the swell and the problem that digital cameras seem to take
the photo when they want, I only have two to post. They will be bigger this time
as I have found a "free" internet connection. I should explain I have a powered
omni directional external aerial for my WIFI and can pick up other peoples
wireless connections up to half a mile away. Some kind people in hotels and bars
have unsecured connections.
Firstly I mentioned yesterday sailing with one sail
out each side. I was at it again today so took a photo.
 Wing
to wing or goosewingedSorry I couldn't get further away to get all the of
the sails in. I suppose I could have towed the dinghy and sat in
that..........
The other of today's photos shows the coast at
a headland called San Sebastian (not that one).
 San
SebastianThe thing that looks like a small mountain is a
rock. I am not sure if you can sail inside it but I wasn't up for
that.
As I have this connection I will post a few more of
Luarca.
   The first shows where the river enters the harbour.
The second looks back towards the inner harbour entrance which is top left just
beyond the easy jet rescue craft. The building in the centre has some very
unusual windows on the top three stories which are hard to see in this photo. I
may have another. I think the third photo is the town hall as it faces an open
square type area.
   Found it, but it is still difficult to see clearly.
In effect the top three stories are all window frame. The railway viaduct is
quite impressive hanging above the houses. The final shot is to the East of the
harbour entrance which is where the cruising guide suggests you might like to
anchor. It is hard in the photo to see quite how rough it is and the waves
breaking over the rocks.
These photos are laid out in two rows of three on
my machine. It will be interesting to see how they appear on the
blog.
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