5th May

We got up at 5am and slipped out of Faro Lagoon just as the sun was rising. With no wind and many miles to cover I put both engines to work. By midday a slight breeze arrived from the east. Sadly that was where we were headed. During the afternoon the wind increased and for the last few hours we were bashing into a strong headwind and moderate seas. We made it to Rota Marina in the Bay of Cadiz just as the sun went down. I also sent off a distress signal by mistake. The Spanish coastguard were fantastic. They politely put me in my place and nearly gave Sophie a heart attack by giving her a call.