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Johan and Malin sail their boat from the Islas Sillas in Galicia, Spain, to Porto, Portugal, to avoid an incoming weather system with strong southerly winds.1:36 The crew stops in Bayona to refuel and anchor overnight before completing a 65-nautical-mile passage to the Douro River.5:36 During the transit, the crew maintains a beam reach in 7.5-knot winds while navigating around numerous fishing nets.7:36 Upon arrival in Porto, the boats dock at a marina on the south bank of the Douro River after contacting the harbor office on VHF channel 9.13:11 The crew notes that while anchoring is possible near the marina, local maritime police discourage anchoring in the small area near the city center.12:25 The visit to Porto includes a trip to the botanical garden for a light exhibition.13:28 The crew plans to remain in the city for approximately one week to wait for favorable weather before continuing their southward journey.1:43

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