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The Voyages of Disco Volante: Albufeira to Portosin

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May 25th 2015
Published: May 27th 2015
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Well would you bloody believe it!!!! Our longest ever weather delay is on the homeward leg. 5364.9nm into our trip... We are currently moored up in a little Spanish town called Portosin awaiting calm winds to allow us to go around the dreaded Cabo Finisterra (Costa Da Morte – aka Coast of Death). We are having predominantly Northerly winds at the moment, typical for this time of year, which mean... Read Full Entry



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Sarah Walker
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Our sailing adventure so far... We have been building the 'Disco Volante' since 2005. It started off as the imagination of a Naval Architect, but now it's finished! Photo diary of the build here - Boat photos Sarah has limited sailing experience and is going to learn as she goes - Completed ICC & Day Skipper only. Michael has been sailing since he was young, but hasn't been on a long trip like this before. Though has sailed to France & Ireland from Wales. Has also chartered yachts in Croatia, ... full info
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Plano B nightclub, PortoPlano B nightclub, Porto
Plano B nightclub, Porto
This retro-style club with several rooms is one of the city's main destinations for live music and DJs. It didn't disappoint!
Just before the drinks kicked in!Just before the drinks kicked in!
Just before the drinks kicked in!
Groovy funk and soul DJ in room 2Groovy funk and soul DJ in room 2
Groovy funk and soul DJ in room 2
I think the drinks were working!
The cool Chicago house DJ Robert Owens singing live over his set!The cool Chicago house DJ Robert Owens singing live over his set!
The cool Chicago house DJ Robert Owens singing live over his set!
Pretty walk down to the beachPretty walk down to the beach
Pretty walk down to the beach
Going for a dip in Baiona, PortugalGoing for a dip in Baiona, Portugal
Going for a dip in Baiona, Portugal
Alas it was low tide and only went waist deep! Oops.
Matt wasn't so keen on the cold Atlantic sea tempraturesMatt wasn't so keen on the cold Atlantic sea tempratures
Matt wasn't so keen on the cold Atlantic sea tempratures
Another funky Portuguese barAnother funky Portuguese bar
Another funky Portuguese bar
This time with a clothes/sewing theme..
Night-lights in BaionaNight-lights in Baiona
Night-lights in Baiona
The sailing was pretty spritely!The sailing was pretty spritely!
The sailing was pretty spritely!
Laura was a natural helmswomanLaura was a natural helmswoman
Laura was a natural helmswoman
Vigo was unexpectedly pretty & vibrantVigo was unexpectedly pretty & vibrant
Vigo was unexpectedly pretty & vibrant
View from the old town towards the harbour, VigoView from the old town towards the harbour, Vigo
View from the old town towards the harbour, Vigo
Boys happy togetherBoys happy together
Boys happy together
Can you spot the frogs?Can you spot the frogs?
Can you spot the frogs?
Tiny frogs, but amazingly noisy!
View from park at top of Vigo old townView from park at top of Vigo old town
View from park at top of Vigo old town
Isla Cies - We are the first footsteps of the day on the beachIsla Cies - We are the first footsteps of the day on the beach
Isla Cies - We are the first footsteps of the day on the beach
Bringing the dinghy ashoreBringing the dinghy ashore
Bringing the dinghy ashore
Mike removing every speck of sand from between his toes.Mike removing every speck of sand from between his toes.
Mike removing every speck of sand from between his toes.
You can just see the less protected side of Isla Cies through the gap!You can just see the less protected side of Isla Cies through the gap!
You can just see the less protected side of Isla Cies through the gap!
Glad we were anchored on the calm side!
Unspoilt Isla CiesUnspoilt Isla Cies
Unspoilt Isla Cies



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