1 It was time to leave the river for an appointment at a boatyard in Faro. Emerald was in need of some TLC.
Rio Guadiana
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7 For the second part of our review of our winter afloat in the Rio Guadiana, we look at the good and bad points and ask "would we do it again?"
Winter At Anchor in the Rio Guadiana: Part II
1 This would be our first Christmas afloat at anchor. And Brexit was about to bring the first consequences for Brits who sail the EU. We wanted proof of location to keep our VAT paid status, so chose to obtain marina receipts from our closest marina.
Christmas Afloat and Brexit Looms Large
3 We began to settle into a routine on the river. There were boat jobs we could get on with, whilst discovering the fun to be had.
Winter Afloat in the Rio Guadiana: Part I
Having left the Rio Guadiana, but still undecided as to where to spend the winter, we waited at Culatra for west winds to settle. There we could enjoy the uniqueness of the sand island, its tractors and its amazing nature
Sailing to Culatra – the Island of Sand
We spent a few weeks enjoying the Rio Guadiana, revisiting old haunts and making new friends. But time was ticking on and we still had to get to the boatyard....