Gran Canaria

'Sarf & West mate, Sarf & West'
Pete Bernfeld
Sun 26 Oct 2008 18:29
27:44.715N 015:37.026W
Left Puertito at more or less first light after a fairly sleepless night, due to the wind. The holding was OK and there wasn't much swell but the wind, Aiee!!!
Anyway, after another 7kt average trip I'm now anchored off Pasito Blanco, near Mas Palomas. The anchorage is open, but the holding is good so I'll probably stay here for a couple of days to recover. The swell coming over (swell, well about 3-4 metres and F5 gusting 7...... regularly) was on the beam which made for a lumpy old trip. Couple that to being tired before I started...... Must be getting old, or something. Anyway, just had supper and a couple of beers. I think I'd better test the Ron Miel to make sure it hasn't gone off, it's been open four days already and you can't be too careful.!