Thursday 17th of July 2025. Anchored off El Rompido.

Shallow river entrance, unfavorable times of high water and strong winds from the south west every afternoon mean that I am stuck in this river unless I want to sail at night, which I don't. It's like a lobster pot, I breezed in and I cant easily get out again.
What's the story here? His forsail has come loose and flogged itself to death. But the mainsail too? the owner won't be happy when he returns.
But What's this? The cabin doors are open, is he onboard? Or have the contents been ransacked?

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  1. Landlubber marg.July 18, 2025 at 4:54 AM

    Well Bren, your map route looks like a cats cradle. I’m sure you’ll solve it.
    Why couldn’t the crew play a game of cards?
    Because the captain was standing on the deck!
    Boom boom! (Pun intended) xx

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  2. MaryJuly 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM

    I´m surprised this situation wasn´t flagged up by fellow sailors on your travel blogs? I hope you are warning others of the trap?

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  3. MaryJuly 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM

    Oh my goodness! What has happened to that boat near you? Keep us posted please.

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    1. BrendanJuly 23, 2025 at 6:10 AM

      I asked another boater but he didn't know.

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