For almost a week gale force winds battered the anchorage. Eileen of Avoca shifted from side to side tugging at her lines but sheltered from the open sea, the passing storms had little effect. I didn’t even have to worry about getting struck by the frequent lightning with this fine lightning rod (see photo) anchored [...]
I motored Eileen of Avoca just 4 miles west to Cala Nova but found the marina had unreasonable expectations with regards to the size of my wallet, so I motored another 3 miles passed Iletta to an anchorage outside Portals Nous. We found good holding in sand but the rolling swell and the constant baying [...]
I found a great spot to moor at a quay for small boats marked “molinos de Jonquet” on my BlueNav electronic chart. I took care to choose a spot that was not in use (evidenced by the growth on the mooring line), and set about exploring the highlights of the town. One Gothic cathedral later; [...]
With the sea calm once more, Gianluca and I were captivated by the night approach to Mahon Menorca. It had been a magical crossing. We’d caught three Dorado (though one managed to get away while lifting it out of the water), had a prolonged visit by a tired little avian friend, and even spotted whales [...]
