Isla Cies and Baiona
Moorglade's Voyage
Ted Wilson
Sat 7 Aug 2010 18:43
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Our position is 42:07.22N 08:50.54W
Saturday 7 August 2010
A busy morning on Friday - visits to the market,
shops, and internet cafe for more chocolate and WiFi - was followed by a
leisurely sail (in light winds) to Islas Cies, arriving at the anchorage
off the main beach in time for lunch. Ted decided his sprained ankle needed some
exercise so a dinghy trip ashore was followed by a walk up to a view point on
Isla de Norte, where there were indeed some interesting views in both directions
(couldn't see America though), and a stroll through the campsite stopping for a
drink (for Ted) and an ice lolly (for Kay). (Jan may remember this as the island
of the enormous pine cones, although now a lot busier and more developed than
1993)
Once the many ferries had stopped coming and going
the anchorage was smooth and peaceful and a good night was had by both. In the
morning a short dinghy trip to explore the other anchorage to the South of the
island proved it to be no better than where we were - Atlantic swell instead of
ferry wash - so after lunch it was anchor up and off to Bayona.
There was sufficient rise of tide to attempt the
more direct but slightly hazardous Canal de la Porta. The chart plotter showed a
rock in the middle of the channel, that was not on the paper chart or
mentioned in the pilot book, but skilful navigation ensured safe
passage for boat and crew. There was no room at the preferred yacht club marina
so we tied up in the larger marina, in a berth that could have accommodated a
boat twice our size and proved to be about as far away from the facilities as it
was possible to be. On checking in, the friendly English speaking lady in the
office told us that it was a feast day and as well as the music and sounds of a
loud speaker, which we could already hear, they would be letting fireworks off
in the harbour next door at midnight! A far cry from the peace of the
islands.
If we haven't been kept awake all night it's off to
Portugal tomorrow.
923Nm logged since leaving Dartmouth
 The view from the viewpoint on Isla de Norte, Islas
Cies showing the beach, anchorage and lagoon. Isla de Norte and Isla de faro are
joined by this strip of sand and a raised walkway (out
of sight) on the other side of the lagoon.
 Approaching the Canal de la Porta,
Bayona.
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