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Planking, bugs, dolphins, pelicans, bikini, shrimp, wine, butts and more. We were attacked by tiny bugs. It was disgusting! Tried a zapper, sticky ribbon, and vacuuming, to no avail. Went cruising looking for wildlife. Saw some pelicans, needle fish, mana...

#sailing #anarchists #sailinglifestyle Anarchy, derived from a Greek word meaning "having no ruler," is a belief system that rejects governmental authority in favor of self-governing or community consensus. A good description of our situation out here on t...

#sailing #fishingnets #sailinglifestyle Fishermen go out early afternoon to lay out their nets. Lots of them. They’re racing out to secure a good spot to put out their long lets. Like, kilometer long nets. Laid out perpendicular. We were sailing side by ...

Oil, suds and thongs. We hope you enjoy seeing some of our regular tasks on Isabella. Steve changed the engine oil and discovered our oil extraction pump didn’t work. Thank goodness the oil drain plug is accessible. There’s no dishwasher or washing mac...

#sailing #dakar #sailinglifestyle We were just going out to buy some new batteries in Dakar. The city was unusually quiet because of fear of rioting in the streets. As I was purchasing the batteries we heard crowd noises and our eyes were stinging. Police ...

Stripping down to natural wood, customizing a pin for a Goiot knob, having fun in the dinghy, seeing wildlife and more. We continue to expose the natural wood in the aft hall using Jasco Premium Paint & Epoxy Remover. Turns out it was much easier than...

Karen’s hot and ready…to catch some of the sun’s rays. We continue to improve Isabella, adding mini blinds in the salon and covering the aft cabin ports with doors. Loving the wild life here, pelicans, a smiling manatee and dolphins. So awesome! Andâ...

#sailing #solosailing #sailboatlifestyle I’m sticking with my boat Galaopin. And finally we get to hoist his sail. He’s looking mighty proud. Just got to set up the reefs and we’ll be set. Then there’s the dinghy. Not an easy fix that gosh dinghy. ...

#sailing #sailboatlifestyle #catamaran That's it, I've had it with my mono hull sailboat, I'm buying a catamaran. As well I'm tired of constantly fixing things on my old boat, I'm getting a new boat that is perfect and has no maintenance. As well it's more...

#sailboatlifestyle #sailinglifestyle #celebration Two nights of music and dance. Beautiful people in a stunning stetting. And a intimate look into how the coming of the new year is celebrated. This is how we brought in 2024 in Mindelo, Cabo Verde. Some sa...

Plugging a hole, lights, stripping paint, iguanas, raccoons, beach, bikini, cartwheel and more. We’re continuing our detailing of Isabella down below. Steve installed new lights and moved an old one. We love natural wood and continue to strip paint off t...

#sailing #partyboat #sailboatlifestyle It's Atlantic crossing season here in Cabo Verde. Many foreign sailors are here a few days preparing to cross the Atlantic. Like the Spanish sailors I just met. One of them a fan of Winded Voyage. He wanted to know if...