JimB Sail

In 2008 Spain designated a number of  "Posidonia Reserves" (Seagrass reserves), and provided mooring buoys in those areas so they could still be visited by yachts. Last year several of these reserves did not lay buoys, but instead instructed yachts only to anchor in places free of the grass. The reserves are patrolled to ensure people behave.

This year one skipper unwittingly anchored in a reserve which had no buoys, on grass, and was told he would be fined. Fines for a second offence are large.

Portugal, in certain circumstances, appears to be asking for proof that VAT is paid on EU boats. Details can be seen on our Portugal page . Attached to that page is a most informative comment by ctarmey, who has experienced a "T2L" demand. The comment can only be seen by logged in site members.

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