This project came up when we realized that the main energy draw from our service batteries was used to keep the beer cold. We noticed that the freezer refrigeration compressor was working 24 hours a day without stoping at any point. At that time we w ...
B&G Forward Scan sonar sensor as navigational upgrade
Beside many other upgrades Vela Nautica gets an additional Forward Scan sonar sensor installed in this refit. While we waited for the production of our sternarch. We stayed now much longer on the hard than originaly planned, we used the time to gi ...
How is it like to be back at the boat!
After living on land for almost 9 months, we are glad to be in the boat again! and it was such a sweet reconciliation with her. I missed the certain smell of the boat the galley the cockpit and most especially our Master Cabin. Happy woman reconciling wi ...
Walk through the streets of Seixal on Tejo river opposite Lisbon
Come along with us and visit this small amazing town with its tiny yacht habour on the riverbanks of Lisbon in Portugal. Our stay was pleasant and we spend 6 weeks anchored in the tidal river Tejo, form February 1. to March 10. 2017 waiting for the early ...
Mussle scraping, how we got us an amazing appetizer from the Ria Formosa
https://youtu.be/1JsdOnaspTA Let us show you how we did in the riverbanks to get a small fresh appetizer. Mussles! A Ria Formosa delicacy. And watch the local mussle scrapers do their daily simple life. to be extended.... LIKED IT? Please he ...
Hi Ho Enter the Mast
We are anchored in Seixal, a small fisher town across the Tejo river from Lisbon. This arm of the Tejo has strong tidal currents and turns the boat several times a day around its anchor. Sometimes when it gets stormy and the tide pushes as well it gets to ...
Visit Fisher Town Seixal
Come with us and have a look at Seixal Yachtclub and a walk down the main road. LIKED IT? Please help us and support Vela Nautica on Patreon Become a Patron!