Back in Sines!
Thursdays Child
Robin & Joanna Minchin
Fri 7 Nov 2014 21:01
008:51.930W
Back to Sines
When we woke in the dark this morning, we were greeted by a southerly breeze (head wind) and rain. However, by the time we'd got sorted the wind has swung around and as forecasted was northerly (tail wind).
BUT within half an hour of leaving the harbour entrance were met by a vile swell, a terribly confused sea that contained northerly, westerly and southerly waves, not particularly large, 2-3m, but unpredictable and uncomfortable.
Staying down below was impossible, so the children came up on deck, fully kitted up as it was drizzling, they were absolute stars and not a murmur of moaning from either. Harry got his fishing rod out straight away and Isabelle sat on my lap, Bol steered and we just braced ourselves with each insult that was thrown our way. You couldn't stand up.
And then the wind died.
We had a look at our progress and realised Cape St Vincent (47 miles away) would take us about 15-20 hours. Isabelle's little face said it all "20 more hours of this?", so we all agreed to turn back to Sines which was only 8 miles back. Retracing our steps was easy with the engine and fortunately no-one got seasick. Back at anchor by lunchtime.
Harry's fishing line provided an excellent distraction as we hauled in a beautiful 1lb 11oz fish which is in the pan ready for supper. Atlantic mackerel? Small tuna? Any ideas? We need to research the fish book. Photos for Uncle Don to show Isabelle beheading and gutting the fish!
So.... back in Sines.
