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Aspects of the Balearics
This account originally appeared in the December 2011 issue of Cruising, the journal of
the UK-based Cruising association. I have updated it where there have been significant changes.
Introduction
General ambiance
Summer weather
Sailing to and between the islands
Marinas
Secure anchorages for strong blows
Plentiful overnight anchorages for when the breeze fails
Scenery
Trips ashore
Finally, somewhere to lay up
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