The Algarve
Last week we explored the Algarve, which is very different from Spain or the west coast of Portugal. First of all it is warmer (25+ degrees) and also the seawater has a more comfortable temperature so...
Years on the boat
Saturday and Sunday was my birthday. I got the castle from Harry Potter. I built it on my own. And then Eline and I went to play with it. I also got lots of candy. We got...
The Portuguese west coast - little wind and lots of dolphins
From Porto we sail in two long stages of 30 and 24 hours to the Algarve (south coast of Portugal). These trips are characterized by little wind (where is the Portuguese North of 4-6 Bft. that is supposed to blow here?) and...
Skyping with the class, dolphins and basketballs
Hello everyone! I'm in Porto orphans playing basketball with Giel, he's from the barbarossa and he's also sailing with us. I learned a difficult trick from Giel, and now I can do it very well. You have to do the...
Marinth in Portugal
Dear everyone. How are you? I'm fine. We're in portugal now. I really enjoyed skyping with the class. But it was also exciting. It was really nice to see everyone again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
In the middle of Porto on the quay
We are located right in the centre of Porto on the quay wall which is not really intended for sailing boats. The Reeds and our other pilot advise against taking a sailboat to Porto. The river entrance can be dangerous,....
The last piece of Spain
At the moment we are in Baiona; the last Spanish place we visit before we go to Portugal. Last week we made very quiet and short sailing trips on sheltered water, which will be different soon, because....