1st leg from Kos (Grece) to Almeira (Spain) via Sicily and Mallorca:
with Antti and Harry, as well as Harrys brother Kaj Lindström and
Pentti Haapkylä - 1,450 nm in variable winds. Two days stopover at
Mallorca to fix engine issues.
The second leg with Antti, Lari, Peik and Timo: 1.100 nm from Almeira
via Gibraltar (rocks!), direction 100 nm west/southwest to avoid the
forecasted storm rising up the coast of Africa. Changing direction and
heading to Agadir, Marocco to refuel. In Agadir the Marina was full of
debris, after 2 days of storm, which was totally avoided by the swing
out to west. After refueling in Agadir, the final leg to Las Palmas.
Outside Agadir lots of fishing boats to avoid. Moderate winds and lots
of company - dolphins, whales and turtles.
Finally: Las Palmas was reached Tuesday 6th November. Starts the final
preparation for the crossing.
Gibraltar rocks