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  • Step 39: sweet waiting time in Laredo

    Step 39: sweet waiting time in Laredo

    Champagne Sailing, Fiesta Fiesta & Camino We had planned to stop at Laredo for its beautiful sandy beach and stunning coastline, to spend a couple of days in the sun and hiking in the mountains. As always, the weather in the end decided that it would be a slightly longer stay than we had anticipated…

  • Step 38: from Getxo to Bilbao

    Step 38: from Getxo to Bilbao

    Between big city life, buddy-boating and feeling “overprikkeld” We had made it to Bilbao, or rather its fancy suburb at the river mouth Getxo. We were greeted upon arrival by a friendly harbour master who had been already instructed by our buddy boat Famara and their Spanish crew member. Safely moored next to them, André’s…

  • Step 37: Refugee in Lekeitia

    Step 37: Refugee in Lekeitia

    Shelter from wind and wave Seeking refuge from the wind, rain and swell. We were bound for Bilbao initially, but the Atlantic showed us once more that travelling by sailboat means having ideas rather than fixed plans. The wind came from the front onto our bow, it was meant to turn so we could set…

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