The Voyage of 'S/V Röde Orm' - Sweden: SailBlogs

A truly refreshing day on the water

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:14:55 -0600

Yesterday we were just relaxing onboard without even going on shore. -Zephyr- left in the morning for Lagos, where they are to meet some friends. We just wanted to be at peace, by ourselves, in this remote and beautiful place another night. Most of the night and the day was windy. Around 25 knots probably a bit more in the gusts. Nortjerlies though, so we were well sheltered and snug at the anchorage. (Continued...)

60 miles South - past another famous Cape

N 37,00 W 08,58 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:12:30 -0500

As said before, one morning one just wakes up knowing that it is time to heave anchor. Today was such a morning. Southbound for the Algarve coast, 60 miles around Portugals SW point - Cabo Sao Vincente- and then into the sheltered anchorage at Enseada de Sagres. The only thing we knew about the town of Sagres before arrival was that the name of it has been lent to one of the biggest beer-brands in the country. (Continued...)

Fishing while crusing

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:10:32 -0500

is fun. We trail a couple of lines most of the time underway and occassionally we have caught a maquerel or two to add FRESH fish to the menu. (Continued...)