Dolphins 🐬 - Ensenada de la Fuente

Julie

We hoist the sails with fifteen knots of wind. With a wind angle of 70 degrees, we sail at four knots towards our destination. However, it doesn't take long before the wind dies down and we slow to just two knots. Fortunately, the sails don't flap, the boat remains stable, and there's no swell, making it more comfortable than being at anchor. With only a few knots of wind and a bit of current against us, we eventually start moving backward. So it's time to start the engine, though we leave the mainsail up to help stabilize the boat. We managed to sail about three miles... While Greg is making lunch inside, I'm reading in the cockpit. Suddenly, I see something big jump next to the boat out of the corner of my eye. Three large dolphins join us and swim alongside for about ten minutes. In the distance, we see two more groups of dolphins playing and jumping. It's always special to see them up close. Halfway through, the wind picks up a bit, and we motor-sail for a while at over four knots. Then the wind completely dies, the sea becomes mirror-like, and the sun becomes unbearably hot. The water in our anchorage, Ensenada de la Fuente, isn't as clear as in the previous bay, but the calm sea makes up for it. We are beautifully situated, surrounded by mountains and a small beach with an old watchtower that once protected the village from pirates. We take our dinghy to the beach and surf the waves to land. The hike through the arid mountains is hot, and once in the town further on, we treat ourselves to a drink. A strong breeze is forecast for the night, so we hoist our dinghy onto the deck and let out more chain. In the end, it’s not as bad as predicted. However, the steady breeze keeps the boat from rolling and provides some cooling in the cabin. The next day, we raise the anchor and sail on to the next bay.

Boat & Crew

El Burro

Swallow Craft Design Group, Swift 33

Gregory Ramis Ferriol

Owner

Finn

Pet, Male

Nelly

Pet, Female

Julie

Owner