5th June

Last night at anchor was a bit uncomfortable. There was a swell; not the kind to rock us to sleep. The thud from the on shore disco vibrated through the water and keeping time with the water slopping in the tank by my right ear. After breakfast we headed north east towards Calpe. There was no wind but a perplexed sea throwing a big swell at us. It was tedious and unpleasant. In mid afternoon it abruptly became unpleasant and exciting as a strong easterly wind suddenly brewed. With a reef in the mainsail we head butted the waves making up to 7 knots. Lucinda said 'this isn't what I signed up for' and we diverted to Altea some 12 miles short of our target. Although it is a big fishing harbour and marina they said there wasn't room for us. Decision made we anchored in shelter just outside where we will stay.