Nazare
Minka of Southampton - Cruising Log
Edmund Wigan
Sun 18 Sep 2011 19:30
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As Minka is nailed to the pontoon here I decided to
get my bike out and go and have a look at Nazare. Before I did this I repaired
my adjustable spinnaker pole which has ended up 30 inches shorter than it was. I
never used it fully extended so it should be ok.
There is a great beach at Nazare although no
swimmers because the 30kt onshore wind was creating some large breaking
waves.
  The town itself has a front which largely consists
of cafe/bars/restaurants and gift shops
 But behind the front there are some interesting
little streets.
 On my way back I had a look at the boat yard which
has a fine selection of "projects"
    and the ultimate project
was...............................
 .................this fine ship.
I took an overview of the marina with Minka and
Malysse the French boat I mentioned in the foreground.
 Minka is on the left!
If the wind drops in the morning as forecast I
shall leave here and head south to Cascais which is about 75m and close to
Lisbon. If the weather is friendly I may carry on to Sines which is 120nm and
would take about 24 hours.
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