The last days sail to Gibraltar was once again largely a motor with only light following winds

until a few miles from the 'Rock' when a brisk 25kt breeze blew up. Perfect for manoevering!

We picked up a couple of stowaways on the trip, not as unusual as you might think, and saw

a multitude of dolphins and porpoises. For some reason they always appear in large numbers

as you approach Gibraltar - on vacation from the Atlantic perhaps?

The brisk breeze as we arrived heralded massive thunderstorms and two days of torrential

rain. On Saturday morning Gibraltar was without electricity and the service was not resumed

until after lunch. Most shops appear to manage with emergency lighting or generators. Interesting

to see one barber's where they were having to try and cut the customers hair in the doorway to

get sufficient light!

A number of repairs to try and achieve whilst we are here so will probably not set off for the

Canaries or Maderia until midweek which with the current dismal weather is likely to be a

sensible idea anyway.