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The end of October saw the summer change to autumn and with it the weather had a hic up, to start with the wind blew the roof off Faro airport, so guess it was breezey then and it rained a bit, but, it was warm rain followed by big blue bits.
Mark, Penny & Jordan joined Osprey for a 5 day Competent Crew course having never stepped on a boat before. After a full briefing we were off for our first sail and Jane came along too - see she can sail as well as run the office.
Fairly breezy conditions meant a moderate sea and swell were running so we didnt over do things on the first day but the guys were indicating they were loving it.
Tuesday arrived and a decision had to be made, WindGuru was predicting strong winds for Wednesday and we were likely to be storm-bound for a day, so where was best to be "holed up",Albufeira or Vilamoura? The vote went to Vilamoura, so we prep'd the boat and set of for Vilamoura. Breezy is what it was with a moderate beam sea and swell to see us on our way. We all tasted salt spray as the odd rogue slapped against the side of the boat sending a sheet of spary over us - the Gill waterproofs stood up well.
Got all checked into Vilamoura who were surprised to see any visitors and settled into H pontoon.
WindGuru was right for Wednesday so lots of Knot practise and sailing theory ( got the model boats out, the beauties) and the afternoon was shopping and a bit of sightseeing.
Thursday dawned a lovely day and had a beautiful sail back to Alb', lots of points of sailing, tacking gybing etc.
Friday and the last day was again a perfect sailing day and what we lost on the wednesday we certainly made up for on the Friday, including plenty of boat handling to boot.
All smiles on leaving, though we hate to see people leaving, but they said they will be back to do their Day Skipper and to gain their "driving Licence". Can't wait.
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