Set off in NNW 12 kts but wind dropped to 6 kts and we dropped sails 2 hrs in. It was misty along the coast around Nazaré but cleared as we approached Peniche and the wind picked up to NNE 18 kts. We were running with 2 reefs in main and jib. By Cabo Raso we had 26 kts and 3 m seas and had to go to 3 reefs which was tough given the conditions. We need to look into single-line reef at least for reef 3 to make it easier and safer. 
About an hour later the wind had died down to 10 kts and we shook out the reefs and continued with full sail until we reached Sines. We motor sailed for a couple of hours before the wind picked up to 14 kts. 
Again a pod of dolphins came and played in our bow wave when we had 18 kts and were doing 6-7 kts. 

Figueira da Foz - Sines

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