After a bit of a whistle stop tour of the North Coast, we arrived back in Santander. We had left Vivero with the intention of stopping at Ribedeo to watch the Grand Prix (which we did) but it was such a nice day with the wind blowing in the right direction that we put back out to sea again after the race had finished, hoisted the kite and headed along to Gijon. The last few hours were in darkness as we arrived about 3am but it was beautiful sailing along the coast watching the lights and fireworks. As we rounded Cabo Penas, we ran into a lightening storm, very scary as the forks were coming down really close to us (or so it seamed). We spent the next day like zombies as the kids were up at thier usual 8.30! The following day was a very dull motor east to Santander. Could almost pick out the Picos - still it beats a day in the office.

We have managed to pick up a third crew member (oz) who joined us Friday and are now waiting for the westerlies to come in to take us to France, somewhere near the Ille de Re, probably leave monday morning. After being inspired by some french guys in Viveiro to try Tuna fishing, we are now fully spammed up with heavy fishing line and octopus lures ready for our deep sea adventure.....