Almost in Setubal Portugal / 9 days out from Douarnenez by Captain Arjen van der Veen

23 November 2014 - Fairtransport

DATE:23112014 GMT:0744 POS:38 25 N, 008 59 W COG:93 SOG:2.5

GENERAL SYNOPSIS: ON BOARD THE TRES HOMBRES

WIND DIR:var

WIND SPD:1

CURRENT DIR:

CLOUDS:7/8

SEA STATE:0

SEA TEMP:17.7

AIR TEMP:18

AIR PRES:1009.3

We are approaching the entrance of Rio Sado about 5 miles away from Satubal. Here we await pilot and tugboat for our passage through the narrow channel and finally our birth in Setubal. 9 days of sail was again a great experience for crew and trainees. We had wind and no wind, waves and no waves, sun and rain, incredible clouds and clear skies. Great food, people and ship! That is life on board the Tres Hombres.

Best regards

Arjen

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