A blow by blow (or calm by calm) account of a sailing trip from Portsmsouth to Gibraltar and Barcelona, returning via the Canal de Midi.

Friday, 9 July 2010

Alicante

Well, we had our Force 10 while we were safely in harbour in San Jose.  It didn't always feel that safe - the boat was bouncing about and moving every which way all night, but it was better than being at sea.  And we managed to find the way away from San Jose by leaving at 9.30 pm and sailing/motoring through the night.  Quite pleasant really except for an incident at dawn, when I just caught sight of a very long fishing net floating in front of us, and avoided it.  Half an hour earlier and we would have been caught!

We're now in Alicante, a pleasant - but hot - city, where Alistair is joining us.  Then it's off to Ibiza!!

4 comments:

  1. Enjoy the clubbing in Ibiza. I'm quite envious. Keep an eye on Alistair!

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  2. Sue and Andrew12 July 2010 at 14:57

    Sounds as though you're back on schedule.
    I hope Alistair knows his knots.
    Look after your livers in Ibiza!
    Sue and Andrew.

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  3. Following the trip with envy.Have the Spanish stopped celebrating yet?
    Keep sampling the food and wine, we need to know all the specialities "regionale"
    Don't worry about your livers, they can regenerate Dave's has done several times!!
    Hilary and Dave

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  4. Hello there,
    sounds as if all is going well, hope to see you when you arrive in Castelldefels, give me a ring when you arrive so we can arrange to meet,
    See you soon,
    Pat

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