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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-05-2014, 08:53
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Posted By boatman61
pirate Re: Bay of Biscay advice

I like it.. but then there's those might say that's no recommendation.:D
You also have a choice between the marina and a decent little anchorage.. its a popular stop for sailors..
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-05-2014, 08:02
Replies: 42
Views: 7,867
Posted By boatman61
pirate Re: Bay of Biscay advice

Cough.. Cough... its 50miles South of Finistere... :D
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-05-2014, 07:01
Replies: 42
Views: 7,867
Posted By boatman61
pirate Re: Bay of Biscay advice

Glad you had a good run across.. shame you missed Viveiro but what the hell.. enjoy La Coruna and may I recommend Baiona..:thumb:
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 05-05-2014, 06:17
Replies: 42
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Posted By boatman61
pirate Re: Bay of Biscay advice

N'lies are the best.. tho' a W'lies favourable as I said.. the S'ly heading would have given you a beam reach for 2 of the ports mentioned.. La Coruna would be a beat this week..
Looks like late...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 05-05-2014, 03:50
Replies: 42
Views: 7,867
Posted By boatman61
pirate Re: Bay of Biscay advice

Just had a look at Passage Weather.. you look good to head off tomorrow evening or Wens morning on a nice W'ly.. would not worry about the continental shelf as I'd suggest you run due S with...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-01-2014, 05:33
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Posted By boatman61
pirate Re: Bay of Biscay advice

Be thankful.. a tank of fuel is a small price to pay.. my 1st ever crossing was from Gurnsey with a perfect 6day window (I still had great faith in forecasts back then)... 18hrs into the Bay we were...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-01-2014, 20:46
Replies: 42
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Posted By boatman61
pirate Re: Bay of Biscay advice

I've done the run from Gurnsey along the N coast of France and its around 1 1/2 to 2 days.. all the ports along this stretch are tidal so you'll only have short windows in strong tides to run in for...
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