On the evening of the 13th, a banner cloud to the WNW hinted at the presence of land, which three passing sea-gulls confirmed (one does not see them in the deep ocean).
Mary spotted the Punta do Castelo light that night, at 0200hrs; dawn revealed the island of Santa Maria, as well as a few whales spouting, too far off for me to positively identify. At 1230 we tied up at Vila do Porto, to enjoy a swim, and the old town straggling up the hill; also the friendly locals and the two other crews in the harbour.