Our first crossing to France 2009

28th August to Ceuta

After almost three months back in England, (Grand Daughter Christening, Moving House & Mothers 85th Birthday, we are back on board Hecamede.

A short but excellent sail to Ceuta, the  Spanish equivalent to Gibraltar. A Spanish enclave on the north coast of Africa, a tax free oasis.

27th May - to Gibraltar


The Rock of Gibraltar.

An odd location - Pounds Sterling, European time & Tax free - but still expensive.

26th May To Barbate

The last stop before passage through the straits of Gibraltar, Barbate,s claim to fame is as center of the Spanish Tuna netting.

From here it is critical to leave to get the fair tide through the straits.

24th May Cadiz (Ferry from Rota)