Approaching Faial

Scot Free III
Frank & Anne
Mon 8 Jul 2024 21:13
38:32.00N 28:37.18 W
After quiet Flores, expecting Horta to be busy as it is the stopping off point for West to East Atlantic crossings. Hoping there will be a berth so we can fly home from there.
Faial shrouded in cloud.

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One large container ship spotted early yesterday. Then nothing! But there is German boat is behind us now en route from Bermuda. A screenshot of Marine traffic suggests otherwise but once you zoom in, just us.

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Incredible coast line.

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Had to anchor but finally made it ashore by about 6:30 and after checking in at the marina and discovering no chance of a berth for a trip home, went to the iconic Peter Café Sport, where the world’s best known navigators have passed through - a world famous institution amongst Yachties.