⛵ Islas de Cíes 🇪🇸 to Balea 🇪🇸

Posted on May 08, 2025
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A pleasant northbound sail in light winds, passing the distinctive Illa de Ons en route to a sheltered bay west of Porto Pedras Negras. The conditions made for relaxed sailing.

Weather Conditions

  • Wind: Northwest, dying to calm
  • Seas: Light westerly swell
  • Weather: Sunny and warm
  • Departure: Illa do Faro (Islas Cíes)
  • Arrival: Bay between San Vicente and Balea
  • Distance: 15 nautical miles (about 28 kilometers)
  • Duration: 4.5 hours

Notes

  • now regular swimming in ~17°C water - refreshing
  • Hull growth seems to accelerate in the rias
  • Galician rías provide excellent protected sailing

Highlights

  • Met sailors aboard SV Mueggele and SV Antares in this bay

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Start Time:
2025-05-08 13:10 UTC

End Time:
2025-05-08 17:52 UTC

Track File:
20250508.geojson

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