A relaxing cruise on the Mediterranean Sea around the volcanic landscape of Cabo de Gata in southern Spain. Dropped anchor at Cala Montoya cove for a swim at this inaccessible and secluded private beach. Round trip: 70km (38 nautical miles). Trip duration: 5 hours. Wind speed: 3-6 knots SSE. Fuel used: 150L (half tank).
Blog: timacheson.com/2024/01/02/boa...
Vessel: Shiren 930 Open
Length: 9.3 m
Width: 2.9 m
Engine: outboard Suzuki Marine DF225 (V6 petrol, 4-stroke, 3,614 cc, 225 horsepower)
Top speed: 35 kn at 5900 rpm
Cruising velocity: 20 kn at 3000 rpm
Fuel capacity: 300L
Sonar: GARMIN Striker Plus 5cv with GT20-TM Transducer
Radio: NYPE
LEAM weather station, Garrucha:-
Wind: 6-11mph - 1100h S, 1200h S, 1300 SSW, 1400 SW
Temp: 19-21oC
Humidity: 54%
Precipitation: 0
Visibility: 14km
Pressure: 1,020 hPa
Clouds: slightly cloudy (from feint whisps of white cloud to no cloud)