Sunday 18 May 2014

Grevelingen Classic Tour: Bruinisse - Brouwershaven - Bruinisse

The initial plan was to go towards the Oosterschelde, but a forecast of weak winds made us change plans. Dodging cargo ships while drifting with the tide is not our idea of fun, so we decided to stay in the Grevelingen.
The weather was gorgeous and we started off with a SE light breeze. As forecast, in the early afternoon this changed into a NW sea breeze, so we had to beat the rest of the way. Carrying full genoa Mekicevica sailed happily into the 2-3 Bf wind.

In this early season, Brouwershaven was rather quiet and the choice of restaurants has increased since last year. We decided to try the club house, recommended more for the atmosphere and low prices than as a gastronomic experience.

Sunday we had a slow start, hoping for sea breeze again. It never came and again we had to beat all the way. To make the tacks longer, we ventured into the shallows SE of the Veermansplat. The shallow waters and the many lobster pots put off most people, so apart from us there was only one boat at anchor, with kids happily swimming around. The water is real clear and you can see the rich life on the bottom. When the waters get warmer we will return to this spot for some snorkelling.


Another great weekend aboard Mekicevica!