![]() ![]() On the 165-mile passage from Cartagena to Morocco we encountered some of the most intense and fast ship traffic we’ve ever seen. When planning our 2017 expedition two years ago, getting to check out Morocco and Spain’s Balearic Islands were two of the reasons for leaving the South Pacific. Both recommended Port Marina Smir, just 30 miles south of Gibraltar. Morocco has held a fascination for many years with us, fueled by the pictures and stories from previous expedition member Jack Hoopes along with Vickie Vance and Roland Olsson aboard Bella Luna. In the cool evening, Amanda and I again enjoyed wandering through the pedestrian-only marbled boulevards that were filled with families and friends out socializing. Perhaps it’s the absence of tourists and party goers, or maybe it’s just the location and super helpful marina staff but Amanda and I really wanted to show our new crew this beautiful city.Įven though rain threatened our crew were each eager to explore the city and after visiting the outdoor Roman amphitheater they hiked all over the old town center. ![]() ![]() We completed the Marine Weather I class the following morning and then set off on the 165-mile passage to Cartagena, Spain, which had been by far our favorite stop between Gibraltar and the Balearic Islands on our last leg. Although it was Friday night, we found a secure place to anchor at Las Illetas and the next morning several of us went running along the waterfront.Īfter completing orientation, we set sail for tiny Isla Tagomago, 60 miles away and off the east coast of Ibiza where an evening snorkeling and a colorful sunset dinner rounded off a perfect day. After lunch, we practiced Lifesling Overboard Rescue as we sailed to our evening anchorage, five miles to the west. From Mallorca in Spain’s Balearic Islands, to Morocco and then the Canary Islands, the crew of Mahina Tiare had one adventure after the next (published March 2018)Īs soon as our Leg 6 crew came aboard our Halberg-Rassy 46 Mahina Tiare, we departed La Lonja Marina Charter for lunch at anchor on the waterfront in front to the huge, 1250 AD Palma, Mallorca, cathedral. ![]()
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