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Arcarius of Plymouth - Arcarius. Ocean Emotion or Arcarius Whale watching tours.



Ocean Emotion or Arcarius Whale watching tours.

The diminutive silhouette of Faial formed against a backdrop of the rising morning sun, shrinking by the minute as we headed away from the Island. Our view was replaced by an exciting selection of waterfalls, volcanic rock created landscapes and a plethora of different sea life. We were on our way to Terceria.

Two hours before, the First Mate having only had one hour of sleep as a result of a particularly lively celebration at the famous Pete's sports bar, a provider of Ale to the Atlantic sailor since 1918 and experts they are too. Members of the fleet who visited the bar were very quiet the next morning and sales of paracetamol peaked on the Island. Skipper and the Scare-Pirate had 3 hours sleep and although jaded decided they were better placed to guide Arcarius out of harbour, especially after the Americans on the next boat kindly provided a hot coffee at the last minute before departure to set them up for the day. Funny how the Americans always step in at last minute to save the Brits. God bless America!

Most of the the fleet were motoring to the next Island, the wind had died but it promised to be a lovely day. Once the First-Mate surfaced, in customary Ramsey style he provided egg and bacon rolls with fresh tomatoes for the crew mates. Delicious. The mornings progress was then interrupted by a pod of pilot whales, Arcarius turned towards them, observing a respectful distance and was watching their antics when a call from Webster was heard on the fleets radio "is everything ok Arcarius, only you appear to be travelling round and round in circles? Or have you just let Neen have another go on the helm?" Luckily Neen was asleep, note to self, throw crew of Webster into harbour, next available chance. Bloody Treacle Miners!!!!!

We sailed on, in the distance whales could still be seen. Their trade mark, blows scattered on the horizon, then Mark Attenborough Curtis sighted Fin Whales nearer, we sailed towards them. This time there must have been at least 5 quite close to the boat. Excitement on Arcarius mounted as they swam nearer. Skipper Attenborough was beside himself, the Scare-Pirate was worried his camera would over heat! And still the whales came nearer, gigantic and closing in. Charlie, the skipper of Webster would have had the life raft out by now. Then from under the bow a black mass surfaced, blew and then rounded up 3 more Fin Whales to show them Arcarius. He kept them a little further away but still close enough to follow us along the beam and allow us the privilege of a whale escort. WOW!! We still arrived at the next Island in time to enjoy a Portuguese steak meal with the crew of Webster. Food was cooked at the table and a glass of Portuguese red wine washed it down. Yummy. Then to round a perfect day, in true Brit style we enjoyed a night cap together, gin and tonics overlooking the marina. Cheers to all our loyal followers in the UK!!!!!

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