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18 months ago we'd arrived at Porto Santo with a broken engine. Since then we'd ridden a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we'd attempted to fix and rebuild it. At last we'd reached our moment of reward, setting off for new horizons. Or had we...

Leaving Porto Santo – Our Hotel California

15 December 2023 by Nichola

This would be our first Christmas afloat at anchor. And Brexit was about to bring the first consequences for Brits who sail the EU. We wanted proof of location to keep our VAT paid status, so chose to obtain marina receipts from our closest marina.

Christmas Afloat and Brexit Looms Large

20 March 2021 by Nichola

orange sky and water of a sunset sky at Ilha da Culatra — Having left the Rio Guadiana, but still undecided as to where to spend the winter, we waited at Culatra for west winds to settle. There we could enjoy the uniqueness of the sand island, its tractors and its amazing nature

Sailing to Culatra – the Island of Sand

5 February 2021 by Nichola

We spent a few weeks enjoying the Rio Guadiana, revisiting old haunts and making new friends. But time was ticking on and we still had to get to the boatyard....

The Rio Guadiana – Should We Stay Or Should We ...

27 January 2021 by Nichola

We first visited the Rio Guadiana on our way east into the Med, back in 2014. It quickly found a place in our hearts and we vowed to return on our way back west. That time was now upon us.

Rio Guadiana – A Welcome Return

19 January 2021 by Nichola

It was a few days of reality beating expectation. A 50nm passage from Bolonia to Puerto Sherry / Bay of Cadiz followed by exploring the delightful town of El Puerto de Santa Maria

Everything’s Fino in Puerto Sherry

8 December 2020 by Nichola

We were finally able to leave the marina two months later than planned and headed out a short distance to Cabo Tinoso. Emerald wasn't going to let us relax however, and threw several unexpected problems our way.

Little Steps to Freedom 2020

7 June 2020 by Nichola