Then you will be fine and dandy next time one of those sleek craft pull alongside, the shrimp net is thrust in your direction, and the formally polite request for 'papers' is made.
The Guardia, to my mind, do an excellent job of regulating the waters, are invariably well mannered, and generally make you feel much safer. They always protect natural reserves with a passion. The same can pretty much be said when the boys in green (or blue and red for the Mossos in Catalunya) patrol the roads.
Best of luck and I hope it all goes well - Happy sailing.
Thankyou Sussex2, I am a big believer in the ICC for power and sailboats,it will go well because ive been sailing since i was in the RN ,did a trip over the Atlantic with my brother in law a few years ago,now that was exciting,we did the trip in 50ft Beneteau and it was absolutely brilliant,
The plan is to buy a boat next year and then use it around the Med for a few years before heading west,we will also probably lie over in torreveija for the winters due to the fact that the inlaws have there house here, 8)