Sailing the coast of Portugal southbound
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:42 am
Hi everyone
Was wondering if anyone had done this before, and may have some advice for me.
All the way from Baiona, sailing the coast of Portugal close inshore (talking about up to about 6 miles offshore) has been navigating a mine field of fish traps, pods, and nets everywhere. I found them up to 110 mts depth. Coming into harbour is still worse as they are everywhere, including marked and/or discernible access channels.
This situation demands only day sailing, good Viz, and two people on sharp watch non stop scouting the horizon 30 degrees either side of the bow at all times.
In Cascais today, leaving for Sines tomorrow.
Does the situation get any better (in terms of density of obstacles and hazards) between Cascais and Cape St Vincent?
If not, perhaps I need to re-think my strategy and go further offshore? I rather not get fully into the Portuguese trades. Don't think Nausikaa is built for those conditions (waves are the problem, not wind), and would make little sense to swap one category of difficulty for another.
Any comments, views or advise much appreciated!
Rafa
Was wondering if anyone had done this before, and may have some advice for me.
All the way from Baiona, sailing the coast of Portugal close inshore (talking about up to about 6 miles offshore) has been navigating a mine field of fish traps, pods, and nets everywhere. I found them up to 110 mts depth. Coming into harbour is still worse as they are everywhere, including marked and/or discernible access channels.
This situation demands only day sailing, good Viz, and two people on sharp watch non stop scouting the horizon 30 degrees either side of the bow at all times.
In Cascais today, leaving for Sines tomorrow.
Does the situation get any better (in terms of density of obstacles and hazards) between Cascais and Cape St Vincent?
If not, perhaps I need to re-think my strategy and go further offshore? I rather not get fully into the Portuguese trades. Don't think Nausikaa is built for those conditions (waves are the problem, not wind), and would make little sense to swap one category of difficulty for another.
Any comments, views or advise much appreciated!
Rafa