One of the outcomes of the sail to Cadaques was the failure of the Fluxgate Compass so I had to study the handbook, something perhaps one should have done some time before (like 8 years ago!). I reset the system and, on leaving Cadaques, conducted a deviation swing. The variation here is less than half a degree and on completion, the compass read within 2 degrees on all headings. Its never been more accurate and its a shame it took a defect to achieve this state.
The trip to El port de la Selva was special in that I managed to raise the Cruising Shute for the first time on the trip; wonders will never cease. Its not a part of the world for good sailing days.
Selva is equally unspoilt but is much more of a working fishing port than Cadaques and very pleasant for it. The anchorage was well protected from the SW forecast for the next 24 hours.
The Fishing boats arrive back at the end of the day at about 8pm; the last time I was able to scavenge for fish with the blessing of the locals after the boats had unloaded was in Campbletown circa 1980; rather refreshing.
The trip so far has not been at all social. It was therefore rather special to meet up with MY Heidi of Bembridge, another flying the Blue Ensign under the RNSA. John Bass and wife Ann turned out to be an old Naval friend, a surface engineer (or skimmer as we submariners use to rudely call them!); you will note he is still driving his frigate!
John and Ann kindly invited me and the crew of Moonraker, Manny and Barbara Reyes from Florida for drinks that evening which was extremely well received.
