Peniche
Moonbeam
David and Lynn Wilkie
Sat 14 Aug 2010 19:24
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39.20.926N
009.22.337W
Friday
The plan was the 35 mile trip to Nazare and for
once we had good sailing conditions with about 20 knots of wind from the NW but
a 2-3 metre NW swell; however we broad reached at 7 knots all the
way.
    60ft going
North! However there was no space in Nazare for us so we
hoisted sails again and headed for the anchorage in Peniche but soon the wind
died to the point the swell shook the wind from the sails and we had to add some
engine revs to maintain progress for the additional 24 miles. Despite the
sunshine we both felt cold today and long trousers and fleeces were the order of
the day.
It would have been nice to have anchored at Isla de
Berlenga but the swell was over 3 metres and I imagine the anchorage would have
been untenable. As we approached Cape Cervoeiro the wind increased again to 20
knots and contrary tide created a seriously confused sea but Moonbeam stayed dry
even though we had taken the precaution of fitting the companionway wash boards!
  We were glad to round the cape and drop anchor at
20.00hrs just outside Peniche harbour (off the beach ) where the only
disturbance was the noise of the seemingly endless stream of fishing boats
heading in and out.
 The marina was closed to all
visitors.
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