After all the fuss and attention of departure day, we are finally en route to Portugal.
During this trip my father is with me so that we can extensively test the boat
before the big adventure begins. Peter is taking care of my affairs back in the
Netherlands.

The sailing is very good, with winds from the South-West which means that
we have to tack often. Guppy is laying on its side up to gunwales so I’m very
happy and enjoy the calm and the sea. We are now close by Toulaville,
France, and heading W 286 degrees at a speed of 7 knots with winds from
the SW at 5 bft on the Beaufort scale. I’m very happy I finally am on my way.

Laura

Departure from Den Osse on the 4th of August