Monthly Archives: July 2014

Lagos Passage – Overnight

Posted on July 10, 2014 by skippy526

July 9 – 10, 2014 – By early afternoon we were sailing south in steep rolling seas.  Waves at 5 seconds apart are significantly less comfortable then at 9 seconds apart.  These were close together and very uncomfortable.  Twenty four … Continue reading →

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Get Pumped

Posted on July 8, 2014 by skippy526

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 – The plan was to leave Lisbon and start south along the coast of Portugal to the Algarve, the southern coast and vacation spot of Portugal.  We had the boat clean, laundry done, and were provisioned.  … Continue reading →

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More Lisbon

Posted on July 5, 2014 by skippy526

Friday and Saturday, July 4th an 5th – While having breakfast on the 4th, we heard a tapping on the side of the boat.  Our neighbors, from Norway, arrived with a bottle of sparkling wine for us to celebrate Indepenence … Continue reading →

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Hello Lisboa

Posted on July 3, 2014 by skippy526

Thursday, July 3, 2014 – With some boat chores completed we left about 2 pm and walked the mile to the train station and headed into Lisbon.  Our heads are swimming with Portugese and figuring out signs and instructions.  We … Continue reading →

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Lisbon Passage: Days 5-7

Posted on July 2, 2014 by skippy526

Monday, June 30 – Today is Ken’s birthday – a big one, without mentioning numbers.  We celebrated Ken’s birthday at sea with molten chocolate cupcakes we made on board.  The candles got recycled.  We lost our wind and finally turned … Continue reading →

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