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I have been to Baía de Cãmara de Lobos a few times and it is always a pleasure to come back. It is a short ride along the coastline keeping the sea in view while paddling up and down.
The main attraction today was the tiny little church right at the harbour. Not a single seat left and when the signing of the chant started the vibes electrified even spectators like myself outside of the church.
Fair winds…
There are some improvements planned for the Marina in Funchal to a) make it more attractive and b) reduce the swell inside the marina, which is unpleasant as we have just experienced the last two days. Looking at the new layout, I am convinced that the new entrance/longer breakwater will reduce this wobbling boat movements especially at easterly winds. Although the work should start any time now, a completion date has not been announced. 
Fair winds…
While tropical storm Gaston is slowly moving away from Azores, my focus is on Hermine heading north towards Canary Islands. Although it is less strong, it might influence my passage planning further.😕
Fair winds…
The market hall in Funchal is a hotspot on a Saturday morning. Although open every day except Sundays, it is particularly busy on Saturdays. Its reputation is not the best in terms of tourists being cheated, so you need to be careful and make a sanity check yourself before paying. The range is from pure local products to tourist’ gadgets.
After getting my fresh tuna steaks together with some local vegetables and fruits I enjoyed a Portuguese Galão while absorbing the atmosphere for a while.
Fair winds…
Harbour Master Sérgio personally and myself received the lines from Babs and René shortly after midnight completing the passage from Horta to Funchal. A lot to chat about after a short night of sleep for all.
Fair winds…