3rd October - We're Outa Here
Posted at 8:31 AM, Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Hi All,
See below the synoptic chart for midday today.
As you can see, the low that was sitting over Portugal yesterday has moved eastward and weakened, and the second low that was sitting over the Atlantic has remained virtually where it was - leaving us with sunny weather and variable light winds at Lagos.
As it seems likely this second low with move north-east within 48 hours, the guessing is we'll experience little wind for the first day or so of the four day trip, but by half way, the high will have closed closer to the coast - giving us N'ly winds for the final two days of the journey to the Canary Islands.
It's not perfect - but if we leave pronto we might just make it in time for me to see the Ozzies thrash the poms on Saturday afternoon!
So its a bit of a rush around. Check out from the marina office, quick shop for last minute provisions, two or three pals to farewell, a load of fuel (enough to motor the whole way if required), and off we jolly well go......
Will be good to be back on the seas - catch you all once we hit Grand Canaria.
Take Care
JOHN
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