Stormy Nights & Safe Harbours | Sailing Spain’s Coast to the Ebro Delta | Sailing Helios S03E43
In this episode of Sailing Helios, we leave the marina and continue our journey down the Spanish coast. With very little wind, much of the passage becomes a long motor-sail, reminding us that cruising isn’t always perfect sailing.
We discover a series of beautiful, sheltered anchorages near the Ebro River Delta, giving us protection from swell and a rare peaceful night’s sleep. But calm conditions don’t last long…
As storms roll in, we find ourselves caught in the middle of a civil defence weather warning. With thunder and lightning surrounding us, we make a tense entrance into La Ràpita Marina just in time to take shelter. For the next two days, relentless rain keeps us pinned down.
When the skies finally clear, we head into town to reprovision, regroup, and prepare Helios for the next leg west along the Spanish coast.
This episode shows the real side of life aboard — changing weather, tough decisions, safe anchorages, and the constant balance between adventure and caution.
⚓ In this episode:
Coastal sailing in Spain
Motor-sailing in light winds
Ebro Delta anchorages
Storm sailing & marina shelter
Thunderstorms at sea
Life aboard in bad weather
Reprovisioning & passage prep
If you enjoy honest sailing adventures, real cruising life, and Mediterranean exploration, don’t forget to subscribe and join us on the journey.
Episode S03E43 Recorded: Late September 2025
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Chapters:
00:00 Leaving Puerto Roda de Barà
02:07 Lunch while sailing
04:08 Not much wind
05:47 Anchoring at L'Ampolla
07:16 Taking shelter in the Gulf of L'Ampolla
10:10 Stormy Journey to La Rapeta
14:34 Extreme Weather warning
21:27 La Rapeta
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In this episode of Sailing Helios, we leave the marina and continue our journey down the Spanish coast. With very little wind, much of the passage becomes a long motor-sail, reminding us that cruising isn’t always perfect sailing.
We discover a series of beautiful, sheltered anchorages near the Ebro River Delta, giving us protection from swell and a rare peaceful night’s sleep. But calm conditions don’t last long…
As storms roll in, we find ourselves caught in the middle of a civil defence weather warning. With thunder and lightning surrounding us, we make a tense entrance into La Ràpita Marina just in time to take shelter. For the next two days, relentless rain keeps us pinned down.
When the skies finally clear, we head into town to reprovision, regroup, and prepare Helios for the next leg west along the Spanish coast.
This episode shows the real side of life aboard — changing weather, tough decisions, safe anchorages, and the constant balance between adventure and caution.
⚓ In this episode:
Coastal sailing in Spain
Motor-sailing in light winds
Ebro Delta anchorages
Storm sailing & marina shelter
Thunderstorms at sea
Life aboard in bad weather
Reprovisioning & passage prep
If you enjoy honest sailing adventures, real cruising life, and Mediterranean exploration, don’t forget to subscribe and join us on the journey.
Episode S03E43 Recorded: Late September 2025
Viewer-first. Ad-free. Supported by those who choose to.
Become a member by clicking here: button.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzvM867B1SkQ64rQb568CA/join
Support Our Journey:
🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content
📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/sailinghelios2023/
📸 Follow us on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailinghelios
📸 Follow us on Substack for updates:
https://substack.com/@sailinghelios
4K Video
Chapters:
00:00 Leaving Puerto Roda de Barà
02:07 Lunch while sailing
04:08 Not much wind
05:47 Anchoring at L’Ampolla
07:16 Taking shelter in the Gulf of L’Ampolla
10:10 Stormy Journey to La Rapeta
14:34 Extreme Weather warning
21:27 La Rapeta
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