30/09/2019

Vigo to Cascais

We decided to push on from Vigo directly to Cascais near Liboa. We really want to get to warmer waters soon. After we had departed Vigo we slowly discovered that our new toilet setup wasn't working at all. Solids would not come out, fluids would - but very slow. As the weather window was limited we decided to push on.
In spite of the poor toilett conditions we had a great trip south. Wind from 5 to 15 knots and we had to use the metal genoa when speed got too slow. The 48 hour trip was eventless, but we had a couple of meetings with other vessels that made the trip a bit more fun.

Costa Mediterranea 





As we crossed the border to Portugal the Spanish courtesy flag was replaced with the Potugese.


This fishisng boat wanted to have a look at us and passed close by.


We arrived in Cascais at 0730 Portugese time on Sunday the 29. September.
The next day we got started checking the toilet problem. The hose on the exit of the toilet was packed solid with salt/stone recidues.  Banging the hose on the pontoon and flushing it with water cleaned it up and it was reainstalled. Now it all works as it should. We spent one day at the marina, but as the berthing fee is rather high we left and anchored just outside.


We are discussing where to sail next. The weather is fine to proceed for a 4 day trip to Porto Santo and Madeira.

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