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.
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.😕