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    Sada, Galicia 3.5. – 20.5.

    Suwena in Sada marina in Spain

    This sailing season started at a fast pace. We arrived in Sada on Thursday the 3rd of May and already at the same afternoon she was back in the drink. From there started busy two-week long spring maintenance period and

    Eve May 23, 2018January 6, 2020 No Comments Read more

    Scenic Route of Galicia 16.5. – 17.5.

    View from the top of Mirador de Ézaro in Galicia

    To have a little breath between boat chores we rented a car and went sightseeing of Galicia. The most famous place must be the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela that was built in 1075 – 1211. The shrine of St.

    Eve May 25, 2018January 6, 2020 No Comments Read more

    Redes, Ría de Ares 20.5. – 24.5.

    Suwena anchored, Redes Ría de Ares, Galicia

    It was perfect to start the summer voyage on a warm day in beautiful sunshine. The weather was like this when we departed Sada on Sunday. The first leg of the voyage was amazing five nautical miles long just into

    Eve May 28, 2018January 6, 2020 No Comments Read more

    A Coruña 24.5. – 29.5.

    The Tower of Hercules in Coruña, Galicia

    After quiet days of anchoring, we were ready for some city time. The wind was rather light for the first part of the 13 nautical mile voyage and we enjoyed ourselves by being out on the water. The second half

    Eve June 3, 2018January 6, 2020 No Comments Read more

    Muxia 29.5. – 1.6.

    Muxia, Galicia

    Here in Galician rías the daily sailing distances are much shorter than in our previous summers. The distance from A Coruña to Muxia is 46 nautical miles and it is one of the longest passages this year. We departed together

    Eve June 23, 2018January 6, 2020 No Comments Read more

    San Francisco 1.6. – 2.6.

    Suwena anchored in the Bay of San Francisco in Galicia

    At breakfast on Friday Andrus suddenly asked ”Shall we go to San Francisco?” I replied laughing ”Of course, maybe the weather is better over there”. My first thoughts were, how to get flight tickets and where to leave the boat.

    Eve June 25, 2018January 6, 2020 No Comments Read more

    Muros 2.6. – 12.6.

    Flower carpets of Corpus Christi in Muros of Galicia

    Last winter, when we were planning our summer cruise, Muros got our attention immediately. We were intrigued if David Eddings had named The Belgariad’s port city of Muros in Sendaria according to Muros of Galicia. The Belgariad is in our

    Eve March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 No Comments Read more

    Portosin 12.6. – 16.6.

    Real Club de Nautico Portosin, Galicia

    Finally, the day started with improved weather and the rain was gone. No wonder why the marina was suddenly empty as everyone was busy casting off the lines and going somewhere. We had also a short four nautical mile sail

    Eve March 29, 2020 No Comments Read more

    Praia de Barra 16.6. – 17.6.

    Anchorage of Praia de Barra in Ría de Vigo in Galicia

    It was time for a new ría and so we aimed for the southernmost bay of Rías Baixas called Ría de Vigo. We intentionally skipped a few bays because after Vigo our route will bring us slowly back towards north

    Eve April 4, 2020 No Comments Read more

    Vigo 17.6. – 20.6.

    Suwena sailing in the Bay of Vigo in Galicia

    Sunday was just a perfect summer day when everyone was at sea or was wishing to be at sea. The bay of Vigo was full of boats zig-zagging all around and going somewhere or just not going anywhere as long

    Eve April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 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

    Eve in the lock of Ahkiolahti
    Eve in the lock of Ahkiolahti
    Tombolo of the isles of Glénan in Brittany
    Tombolo of the isles of Glénan in Brittany
    The town of Benodet in Brittany
    The town of Benodet in Brittany

    Clubs

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