Leaving Pria da Vitoria 40:06.2N 25:41.7W
Ellatrout3
Sat 11 Jun 2016 17:04
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It is sad having to leave but we were all getting
"Itchy feet" so it was time to go. I suppose it is because of what we do but we
are all very different characters and ages and yet we have got on handsomely
together, frequently dining togther and always in jester or other cruising boats
exchanging stories. We've had a BBQ, with flags and bunting and an official
reception by the local council in the 10 days I've been here. Because
of our close association we decided we would all like to leave together
this Friday, 10th June, so at midday we all set off in pleasant sunshine
and light airs to our diffrent countries and destinations. Poor old Basil
(Jaba), I only towed him in at six o-clock Thursday morning, saw us
leaving midday Friday but he dropped into the comradeire straight away. He
and Glen (Tao Zou), who is leaving his boat there, were the only ones
left.
The light airs soon gave way to a good steady WSW
wind which push us straight towards home through the night. Today it has
strengthned and I'm making good progress. The forecast is for strong winds and
hard sailing from Tuesday when the aftermath of Tropical storm Colin sets
up of a line of lows that are headed west and I will have to get through.
At least the wind should be generally from the west so hopefuly I
won't be fighting against again!!
I'm generally tidying and checking the ship ready
for what ever comes as it doesn't look like I am going to get balmy seas and
warm sun, Ah well we'll see???
Poppa/Dad/Roger
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