Gar and Orla’s s/v Solas

It was on to Cala Xarraca for one final stop on Ibiza. We wound up doing another spinnaker run, this time along with fellow OCC members Gar and Orla. We typically never anchor in the shallows close to shore, and indeed stay further out, but the posodonia was thick further out, and we found a perfect spot close to shore all in sand which affords great holding for the anchor.

Cala Xarraca

After an interrupted swim (more about that later), Gar and Orla came over for sundowners and we got to hear all about their circumnavigation that they did when they were young (incredibly unusual, as most people do it after decades of sailing and in retirement). They also had lots of recommendations for future anchorages and were loads of fun to have on board for a drink.

Kalyra leaving Cala Balandres (courtesy of Gar & Orla)