Tenerife to Gran Canaria
Off again
Mark+Barbara
Sat 9 Feb 2008 16:51
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28:07.651N 15:25.498W
Well at last we convinced ourselves that it was
time to go so having said tara to all our relatives we planned for a 0700
departure which became a 0730 departure because the marinaro was eventually
found over the road having breakfast instead of in his office with our key
refund.
Barbara took Rafiki off her berth and we set off.
We had many discussions regarding weather and all four websites that we use had
promised smooth seas with a brisk breeze as we headed off. We motored out clear
of the harbour entrance and put the sails up and in no time at all we were
zipping along at 7 knots. We were entertained once again by the Dolphins but
they wandered off as the sun disappeared behind a sheet of high cirrus cloud and
doffed its halo. This to me meant ''watch out theres a depression about'and sure
enough the wind direction changed and the strength went straight up to 27 knots
with rising seas. We ended up once again with the wind on the nose and 2-3 meter
waves in a confused sea. Nine hours it took us to get here. Wind acceleration
zones around the Canaries are certainly all they're made up to be. If ever you
are inclined to sail around these islands then be very wary of
them.
 yep. We left our
mark in Santa Cruz......... Look us up. |