Kenitra to Mohammedia
12/09/07 15:20 Filed in: Morocco
12th September 2007
We left Kenitra at 14:15, 15 minutes after arriving and something of a record. Our shortest ever stay in a port.
Progress down river was slower against the flood tide. We had an uneventful trip taking just over three hours to clear the River Sebou.
A small bulk carrier, typical of the size that use the port, proceeding up river to Kenitra.
Once clear of the harbour at 17:20 we were able to sail at about three knots. We were in no hurry. Mohammedia was 40 miles away and we planned a slow overnight trip to arrive around 09:00.
This happy state of affairs lasted for two hours until the wind died completely at 19:30
Thereafter we motored on much reduced revs throughout the night.
12th September 2007
The sea was very calm and with a gentle offshore breeze we could smell Africa. It was a lovely sunrise.
We entered Mohammedia harbour at 09:45 and were all fast at #2 pontoon, Yacht Club du Maroc - Mohammedia by 10:05.
Two types of police and a customs officer visited the boat. All were very friendly and helpful. Formalities were completed and pratique granted at 11:00 or 09:00 after adjusting for local time.
The water in the marina was very clear and the propellor was visible for the first time since Portugal.
This mess was wrapped around the propellor and explains the recent extra vibration and poor performance under engine.
King Mohammed V Park in Mohmmedia
It is a lovely park situated across the road from the train station and much used with many shaded areas.
The internet cafe we used in the Medina at Mohammedia. I loved the name. "Espace Internet Kasbah".
We left Kenitra at 14:15, 15 minutes after arriving and something of a record. Our shortest ever stay in a port.
Progress down river was slower against the flood tide. We had an uneventful trip taking just over three hours to clear the River Sebou.
A small bulk carrier, typical of the size that use the port, proceeding up river to Kenitra.
Once clear of the harbour at 17:20 we were able to sail at about three knots. We were in no hurry. Mohammedia was 40 miles away and we planned a slow overnight trip to arrive around 09:00.
This happy state of affairs lasted for two hours until the wind died completely at 19:30
Thereafter we motored on much reduced revs throughout the night.
12th September 2007
The sea was very calm and with a gentle offshore breeze we could smell Africa. It was a lovely sunrise.
We entered Mohammedia harbour at 09:45 and were all fast at #2 pontoon, Yacht Club du Maroc - Mohammedia by 10:05.
Two types of police and a customs officer visited the boat. All were very friendly and helpful. Formalities were completed and pratique granted at 11:00 or 09:00 after adjusting for local time.
The water in the marina was very clear and the propellor was visible for the first time since Portugal.
This mess was wrapped around the propellor and explains the recent extra vibration and poor performance under engine.
King Mohammed V Park in Mohmmedia
It is a lovely park situated across the road from the train station and much used with many shaded areas.
The internet cafe we used in the Medina at Mohammedia. I loved the name. "Espace Internet Kasbah".