Rally Portugal is a favourite for aspiring offshore cruising enthusiasts looking for a bit of adventure, but with safety in numbers.

With its emphasis on providing safety, fun and companionship between yachts and their crews to help make the offshore passage even more enjoyable, the entry list (which is still open) for this year’s Rally Portugal, is so far dominated by an adventurous contingent of happily retired Brits.

Leg 5 of Rally Portugal 2007 takes the fleet to Oeiras, a new marina that was opened just last year and gives excellent access by public transport to Lisbon as well as being situated in a delightful little town.