Logbook – Muxia to Baiona 20 Aug 19
As we slipped from the marina, we met our German shadow also heading South. They had either anchored off or stayed at the alternative marina North of the Bay.
We headed out of the bay and South but our shadow pressed West and that was the last we saw of them. I suspect they were heading towards the Azores.
The swell remained high but as we passed the headland and turned South East, the weather and swell became much more beneficial and we maintained nearly 6 kts for the entire run.
We pressed on passed several attractive rias and little did I know but a friend of mine was also in the area, spending time in Ria before following us South. Peter sails an Oyster called Oyster Moon and the close flyby in the Ria wasn’t the last time we’d be close to Peter.
With such great weather and sailing conditions, we pressed on as far South as we could and turned South East into the Bay near Vigo late on in the afternoon. We sailed into the bay avoiding the reef to the West Ilsa de la Negra. It isn’t a tight turn but the cardinal to the South is quite difficult to see so be cautious.
Heading into the Baiona Bay there are several spots to anchor and as the marina can be quite pricing the Anchorage’s are quite busy. We found a spot near some other larger yachts and dropped the hook.
It had been a long sailing day in surprisingly good conditions so it was a fast filling dinner and anchor beers before hitting the bunk early.
We had the benefit of needing fuel in the morning so could lie in a little which was helpful, as Baiona is popular holiday venue. But we slept through the noise and partying and woke refreshed ready for the next leg.