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Formentera to Cala Portinatx, Ibiza

 

2004 Position Avg Speed Distance Avg Course Wind Weather
Wednesday
Jun 16, 1600
39°01.86  N 01°31.02 W 7 knots 60 nm 90° Calm Stormy/Clear

A fruitful day.  We learn that all the wonderful calas in the pilot book are not necessarily ones that we can use.  SHIBUMI needs sufficient swing area even with our wonderful 5/8 inch chain.  The big surprise is the breath-taking cliffs east of Puerto San Antonio.  We thorough enjoy sailing the northern coast of Ibiza and would highly recommend it in calm conditions.  We discover Puerto San Miguel which would suit us to anchor but stay overnight in the next cala east, Cala Portinatx.  Later we learn that our friends from Samarang drug against the rocks here during "our" storm.  

Wednesday
Jun 16, 0900
38°45.31  N 01°25.75 W   Begin      

Overwhelmed by the near-disaster dragging through anchored boats, we move SHIBUMI north to a less crowded anchorage and wait until our nerves settle.  After a day at anchor, we decide to see as much of Ibiza by boat as possible.  We have heard that Ibiza is the "party island" and feel no need to be entertained.  We arise, enjoy coffee, and leave in overcast conditions to wander as far around the island as practical.  We intend to research potential anchorages before we need to "run" to them in inclement weather..

 

 

 

 

 

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