Motor into Leixoes inner harbour and marina. Even though the main harbour is absolutely huge, the marina is bijou and rather old-fashioned. Not too many gin palaces and quite a few liveaboards and travellers. Nice atmosphere. Not dirty as has been said in some publications. No management available in the office however because its Republican Day and the whole of Porto is en fete. Bike ashore for 20min bike ride to spar shop in nearest town.
Chris decides to devote WHOLE day to cutting apart the stern anchor warp’s braid to chain splice as this has been subject to UV exposure for many years. Rebuilding the splice was a balls aching job. Good job he wasn’t asked to do HMS Victory’s!
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