Numbers Update

Doesn’t time fly. It’s been six weeks since we left Cardiff and in another four weeks we’ll be making our way towards Cap d’Agde in France where we will leave Seascape for the winter and we’ll get the TGV/Eurostar back home. Here’s a quick update on the numbers ….

I’ve lost count of the number of fishing buoys we’ve seen, and couldn’t even hazard a guess as to how many we’ve passed or had to avoid, because they are everywhere. Some are well marked, others are virtually impossible to see, some are close to shore, others are miles out. 

I’ve also stopped counting the number of dolphins we’ve seen. They are still making an appearance most days, some are quite large and slow while others are fast and jumping nearby. But they don’t seem to stick around and aren’t as playful here in the Med, they’re probably too busy fishing. 

And we’ve been so lucky with the weather that most days we see amazing sunrises and beautiful sunsets.

So in 6 weeks…..

1646 miles covered 

1560 tea bags left (should be enough!)

816 £’s spent on marinas (34 nights av £24)

600 £’s spent on diesel (sadly not much wind)

500 £’s spent on provisions/food onboard 

100 £’s coffees/cake/beers/meals out

48 £’s most expensive marina: Cartagena

42 days since leaving Cardiff

22°C temp of sea today in Mar Menor

21 videos of dolphins on my phone

20kg of sand to deter orcas ditched in the sea

18°C temp of sea in Fuengirola (dipped toes in)

15°C temp of sea in Baiona (where I swam 🥶)

14 £’s cheapest & loveliest marina: Ayamonte

7 Barbary apes seen on the Rock of Gibraltar 

5 visits to a laundrette

4 free nights at anchor (must try to do more)

4 fish caught (1 eaten, 2 escaped, 1 put back)

3 warning blasts from a naval ship

2 engine oil & filter change

2 bridges opened for us to pass under

1 salvaged upside down catamaran hull seen*

1 diesel filter change

1 leaky jar of Marmite thrown (good riddance)

0 live orcas seen!

*A recent incident - I’m trying to find out what happened!