neil1967
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
OK - many thanks
OK - many thanks
The Truth About Sailing On The Algarve
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Heckler
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nortada
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
We are flying into Faro on Tuesday 22nd October so will arrive back before Brexit and not have to ‘’flash’ our residencia documents to gain access to Portugal.
However, when/if Brexit happens it might be useful if inbound Brits (with or without residencia) report their experiences.
My Instinct suggests (deal or no deal), little will change.
We are flying into Faro on Tuesday 22nd October so will arrive back before Brexit and not have to ‘’flash’ our residencia documents to gain access to Portugal.
However, when/if Brexit happens it might be useful if inbound Brits (with or without residencia) report their experiences.
My Instinct suggests (deal or no deal), little will change.
jordanbasset
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
If there is a deal nothing will change as we will be in the transitional arrangements. If there is no deal I would expect changes.
My best guess is that there will be an extension of at least 3 months
If there is a deal nothing will change as we will be in the transitional arrangements. If there is no deal I would expect changes.
My best guess is that there will be an extension of at least 3 months
capnsensible
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
I saw a yacht with your name on in a marina on that coast a couple of weeks ago. Was going to nip over and ask, but the boat was locked up. Would be a coincidence?
Wont mention marina for obvious reasons. :encouragement:
I saw a yacht with your name on in a marina on that coast a couple of weeks ago. Was going to nip over and ask, but the boat was locked up. Would be a coincidence?
Wont mention marina for obvious reasons. :encouragement:
nortada
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
I assume you saw a boat called Nortada
My boat is not called Nortada so it weren’t me. As many know, Nortada is the prevailing northerly wind on the Portuguese West (Silver) Coast. Believe it is also known as the Portuguese Trades so not too surprising that boats are named after it.
Clearly I am not bothered if you wish to identify the marina you visited.
I assume you saw a boat called Nortada
My boat is not called Nortada so it weren’t me. As many know, Nortada is the prevailing northerly wind on the Portuguese West (Silver) Coast. Believe it is also known as the Portuguese Trades so not too surprising that boats are named after it.
Clearly I am not bothered if you wish to identify the marina you visited.
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Graham376
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
It's owned by a couple who have a house at Alcoutim.
I assume you saw a boat called Nortada
It's owned by a couple who have a house at Alcoutim.
capnsensible
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
Ah well that's solved then. The boat is in the very pleasant Marina at Ayamonte.
:encouragement:
Ah well that's solved then. The boat is in the very pleasant Marina at Ayamonte.
:encouragement:
nortada
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
As said before, we have a family house in Ayamonte and think I may have seen that boat.
Agree, Ayamonte is a good marina, very secure and with pleasant, helpful staff. Unlike Villa Real, it is out of the main flow of the Guadiana so much safer. It also has all of the advantages of being right on the Portuguese/Spanish border.
The entrance use to be shallow but it has been dredged so it is surprising there are not more boats in there.
As said before, we have a family house in Ayamonte and think I may have seen that boat.
Agree, Ayamonte is a good marina, very secure and with pleasant, helpful staff. Unlike Villa Real, it is out of the main flow of the Guadiana so much safer. It also has all of the advantages of being right on the Portuguese/Spanish border.
The entrance use to be shallow but it has been dredged so it is surprising there are not more boats in there.
capnsensible
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
Was there for two weeks end April early May and it was its normal quiet. However a couple of weeks ago it was the busiest I've seen the place. Even allowing for the annual migration, it seems to be doing well.
Was there for two weeks end April early May and it was its normal quiet. However a couple of weeks ago it was the busiest I've seen the place. Even allowing for the annual migration, it seems to be doing well.
Graham376
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
A few years ago, the Junta marinas stopped the annual and winter discounts so lots left. Port America in Cadiz and Ayamonte (the only ones we occasionally use) were about half full but since the discount has been reinstated, they're filling up again. When we passed Ayamonte this summer, it looked very busy. Have never used Vila Real marina, but do dinghy over sometimes when anchored off.
A few years ago, the Junta marinas stopped the annual and winter discounts so lots left. Port America in Cadiz and Ayamonte (the only ones we occasionally use) were about half full but since the discount has been reinstated, they're filling up again. When we passed Ayamonte this summer, it looked very busy. Have never used Vila Real marina, but do dinghy over sometimes when anchored off.
capnsensible
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
Ive always reckoned Villa Real to have a very difficult Marina. The current can be nasty and a boat bender. Have only been in once on a larger motor boat I was teaching on and they would only let us enter at slack.
However, a couple of weeks ago it looked full.
Ive always reckoned Villa Real to have a very difficult Marina. The current can be nasty and a boat bender. Have only been in once on a larger motor boat I was teaching on and they would only let us enter at slack.
However, a couple of weeks ago it looked full.
25931
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
About 15 years ago I kept La Roca there for several weks in a berth by the wall, only possible because of her centre board and even so we were "aground" at low water. The price was very reasonable and we had fun ( especially on spring tides).
About 15 years ago I kept La Roca there for several weks in a berth by the wall, only possible because of her centre board and even so we were "aground" at low water. The price was very reasonable and we had fun ( especially on spring tides).
nortada
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Marina de Lagos??
Marina de Lagos is fuller than it has been for many a year but not with British flagged vessels.
How is it where you are
Marina de Lagos is fuller than it has been for many a year but not with British flagged vessels.
How is it where you are
Heckler
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Re: Marina de Lagos??
Same here in Albufeira, although a few are on their way south, perhaps the time of year?
Marina de Lagos is fuller than it has been for many a year but not with British flagged vessels.
How is it where you are
Same here in Albufeira, although a few are on their way south, perhaps the time of year?
Graham376
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Re: Marina de Lagos??
Not many in Abergele
Marina de Lagos is fuller than it has been for many a year but not with British flagged vessels.
How is it where you are
Not many in Abergele
RAI
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
Ayamonte half full/empty.
Ayamonte half full/empty.
nortada
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
Never understood why Ayamonte isn’t more popular
It’s safe that is more than be said for Villa Real when the Guadiana is in spate
Never understood why Ayamonte isn’t more popular
It’s safe that is more than be said for Villa Real when the Guadiana is in spate
jordanbasset
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
Always liked Ayamonte, a lovely town
Always liked Ayamonte, a lovely town
RAI
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Re: 2019 Light Dues.
Vila Real is full, cheaper, but only really accessible at slack water for strangers.
Only the annual fee in Ayamonte gets a big discount, otherwise the daily rates for the seasons is a bit expensive.Never understood why Ayamonte isn’t more popular
It’s safe that is more than be said for Villa Real when the Guadiana is in spate
Vila Real is full, cheaper, but only really accessible at slack water for strangers.
