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    S/Y Suwena

    Author: Eve

    Praia de Albarquel 20.8. – 25.8.

    Suwena at the beach of Albarquel, Portugal

    We had a plan to spend a few days at anchor in the natural reserve of Arrábida. However, there were a lot of restrictions. You might or might not be allowed to stay overnight at anchor, no anchoring closer than

    Eve June 14, 2022 No Comments Read more

    The gennaker mishap in the strong wind 9.7. – 10.7.

    Suwena sailing on the coast of Portugal

    Finally, the Portuguese tradewinds reached us. We were sailing for almost the whole 46 nautical miles from Peniche to Cascais and enjoying the smooth waters by hoisting the gennaker or so would you think… It was an amazing weather for

    Eve June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 No Comments Read more

    The Berlinga Islands and Peniche 8.7. – 9.7.

    Suwena arriving in Berlenga islands, Portugal

    Just after breakfast we departed from Nararé to the islands of Berlenga. The island is very small and there is only protection from the NW swell. Fortunately, we got lucky and the swell was from NW. There are a lot

    Eve June 11, 2022 No Comments Read more

    Nazaré 7.7. – 8.7.

    Suwena arriving in Nazaré, Portugal

    We still had a few days of holiday and there were several options to continue south from Figueira to Lisbon. Also, we were in no hurry. One possibility was to make one long leg of 115 nautical miles from Figueira

    Eve June 10, 2022 No Comments Read more

    Figueira da Foz 3.7. – 7.

    Eve in Figueira da Foz, Portugal

    The heat wave in central Europe continued and the low pressure in the middle of the Atlantic held its position just off the Portuguese coast. This meant that there was no wind on the coast and also that we had

    Eve June 9, 2022 No Comments Read more

    Porto 26.6. – 3.7.

    Suwena arriving in Porto

    We sailed 39 nautical miles from Viana do Castelo to the home of port wine, to the city of Porto from where this famous sweet wine is shipped all over the world. We however were just about to dive into

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    Viana do Castelo 21.6. – 26.6.

    Eve in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

    One of the biggest annual celebrations in Finland is the midsummer solstice. The fact that we sailed into new country just at midsummer felt like a proper thing to do for celebrating the year’s longest day. And so Suwena sailed

    Eve June 3, 2022 No Comments Read more

    Baiona 17.6. – 21.6.

    Marinas and Pinta in Baiona

    Baiona was the last port of call in our Galician adventure, and what an amazing stop it became. When we were arriving in the bay of Baiona there were already quite a few boats anchored. Andrus commented “there is a

    Eve June 1, 2022 No Comments Read more

    Islas Cíes 15.6 – 17.6.

    Praia das Rodas, the islands of Cíes

    Finally, we were on a way to the islands of Cíes. Last summer our island exploration tour was cut short, and we only spent one night in the anchorage due to the weather. Thus, we were really eager to get

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    Cangas 12.6. – 15.6.

    The bay of Vigo

    Our second season on Galician Rías had started. From our experience we knew that every afternoon, the north wind Nortada will arrive like a clockwork. Thus, we were not in any hurry and we took it easy until the afternoon.

    Eve May 29, 2022May 29, 2022 No Comments Read more
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    Seasons

    • South-west Iberia ’22
    • Galicia and Portugal ’19
    • Galicia ’18
    • The Bay of Biscay ’17
    • Brittany and the CI ’16
    • Ireland to Brittany ’15
    • Scotland ’14
    • North Sea ’13
    • Southern Baltic Sea ’12
    • Baltic Circle ’11
    • Around the Finland ’10
    • Nauticat 441

    Memories

    The canal in Enkhuizen
    The canal in Enkhuizen
    Suwena anchored, Redes Ría de Ares, Galicia
    Suwena anchored, Redes Ría de Ares, Galicia
    Suwena's engine room hatches
    Suwena’s engine room hatches

    Clubs

    Malta Cruising Club Cruising Association Royal Malta Yacht Club Suomen Valtameripurjehtijat Oulun Merenkävijät Meripelastusseura
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