Monday 8th of December 2025. Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

Tuesday 9th December. 
Oh dear! The marina is full, I have to stay outside on the anchor until a space comes free which the man said could be a month or two. I think he's scaremongering but I suppose he has to give me the worst case. He showed me the list of twelve boats in the queue ahead of me.
Very strong winds are expected at the weekend, if Nomad survives that without the anchor dragging then I would feel confident leaving the boat anchored over Christmas. I'll have to read up on anchoring.

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  1. CarmelDecember 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM

    'Oh dear' is right..... can you move on to an alternative?

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    1. BrendanDecember 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM

      It would probably mean sailing back down to the south of the island where I've just come from. Besides, I have a new anchor plan that I want to try out.

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  2. MaryDecember 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM

    I agree with Carmel.

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  3. CarmelDecember 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM

    Just seems a big risk coming away and leaving it on anchorage.... though you have used the word 'confident'

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