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Paul and Sheryl Shard sail their new 49-foot Ink Sail Orion from Camaret-sur-Mer, France, across the Bay of Biscay toward Lisbon, Portugal, in late October.0:28 The crew waits for a weather window to avoid the frequent autumn storms that create dangerous, large waves over the bay’s shallow continental shelf.6:10 During the passage, they prepare meals in advance to minimize time in the galley during potential rough conditions.3:26 After reaching A Coruña, Spain, they navigate around Cape Finisterre, a region known for both challenging sea states and recent orca interactions with yachts.9:32 To mitigate the risk of orca encounters, the crew evaluates the recommendation to stay within the 20-meter depth contour but rejects it due to the hazards of shallow rocks and lobster pots.10:47 Instead, they maintain a position approximately 15 miles offshore in water deeper than 100 meters.11:13 The passage concludes with favorable conditions, including the first nighttime use of a Code Zero sail.11:51

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