Go-n-sail cruise arrives in Mallorca

Following an early start, the flotilla had to motor the short distance between Ibiza and Mallorca, the forecast winds SW4 occ 5 failed to materialise and we encountered variable winds with what remained of a 1m ground swell. Our chosed anchorage in Sant Elmo turned out to be suffering from the effects of the swell and the fleet is now relaxing in Port Andraitx before deciding on our next destination when the weather is updated tomorrow morning.

Cruise in Company arrives in Ibiza and Formentera

Go-n-sail Cruise in Company arrives in Ibiza, following a long sail up to Villajoyosa and an early start the next day we arrived in Cala Sahona before spending a peaceful night at anchor. Monday we made the short hope round to Cala Oli to pick up a bouy and go ashore by dinghy via the shallow lagoon. Meeting up with the crew over lunch we then set sail for Espalmador, where we took a picnic and drinks to the beach.
Picking up the weather there where strong winds forecast so we headed for Santa Eulalia for a couple of days R & R, a few beers and group dinner ashore and the R& R side of things was off to a good start, today most of the crew have been sight seeing in Ibiza old town, whilst others hired cars and toured the inside of the Island. The weather is still looking a bit iffy but the plan is to slip here tomorrow and anchor in Cala Churrasca on the Northern part of the Island, hoping for an early start on Friday to cross the 55 nm passage to Mallorca.

Mar Menor Bridge Opening

The access bridge to the Mar Menor 'El Estacio' has new opening hours, the new hours are 08.00, 10.00, 12.00, 18.00 and 20.00 hours, these times should now be set for the summer, however the bridge broke down again earlier this week and did not open at all for a day, fingers crossed it will run smoother coming into the busy sailing season.