Winded Voyage Sailing
An older dude who feels 30 sails the world on a small yacht and tells his live large adventures. Follow him from the beginning when he looks for a sailboat and buys it. Earns his Swiss offshore sailing license and refits his boat. Then sails alone from the south of France along the Spanish coast to Tangiers Morocco. On to the Canary Islands where he learned how to manage in extreme ocean conditions. Continues south to the Cabo Verde Islands, land of the most beautiful people ever. He learns to speak the local Creole language so to better understand the Cape Verdean culture. To enjoy life, feel young and love again. He recovers from hip replacement surgery and sails on to the great African continent where few sailors dare to go. His story is one of an old geezer living the life of a full time sailor with all it’s perils and pleasures. So hang on, eat, dance, laugh, love and discover the world with him and his boat Galopin. It’s their Winded Voyage. A real living adventure series.
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AC breaks in the hottest part of Senegal #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #busjourney
It became unbearably hot inside the bus. The AC died, and we were dying inside. So the driver stopped where it is said to be the hottest place in Senegal to fix the problem.
Must be patient riding the bus #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #senegal
We were sold a bus ride to the Gambia. it was not a fast bus. It stopped all along the suburbs picking up passengers to fill up the seats. Not the quick way to The Gambia
Had to do a “visa hop” to neighbouring The Gambia #windedvoyage #africa #sailinglife #visarenewal
When you sail into Senegal, you get a visa to stay in the country for 3 months. Visa is free, and you get it at the Police du Port in Dakar. I needed to stay longer because of all the work needed done on Galopin. in order to do that, I had to exit Senegalese territory, get my passport stamped, and t...
Best African Workforce: Getting In & Out of The Last Boat Yard in West Africa | S8E07
After months of hard work, sanding, and refitting, Galopin is finally going back in the water! In this episode, we navigate the ups and downs of boat life in Dakar on the hard. Trust is everything when you’re far from home, and the local expertise here in Senegal has been invaluable. We got the ant...
This is where I go when I want work done on my boat #sailinglife #windedvoyage #boatmaintenance
My list of boat fixes is long. And there is only one place I trust in West Africa. It's here at CVD in Dakar Senegal. Pros here can do just about anything
Why am I here? A long list of fixes #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #boatmaintenance
This is the only place in West Africa to get boat work done. And I have a long "To Do" list. Good thing I'm here at CVD where I can get my boat ready for our future travels
I’m not a DYI guy, I let the pros do it #sailboatlife #windedvoyage #boatlife #africa
It's great to be a handy dandy man on your boat if you can. I know my limits when it comes to boat fixes. I let the pros who know what they're doing do the jobs. Especially the hard ones. I do the finishing up
African Haul Out: The Last Proper Boat Yard in West Africa | S8E07
The wait is over—Galopin is finally out of the water. Join us in Dakar for a traditional African haul-out where power tools are banned, and everything is done by hand. After months of waiting and navigating visa renewals, the team carefully lifts Galopin onto the cart. Watch the meticulous process ...
I got my engine rebuilt in Senegal #windedvoyage #solosailing #sailinglife #africa
Master mechanic Arona did a complete rebuild of my Perkins 4108 diesel engine. From taking out of my boat, to his outdoor bench until it roared. Truly amazing work
My life in Cabo Verde was wild
I got stuck in Cabo Verde because of Covid. I stayed more than six years. Learned Kriulu, fell in love, got crazy and discovered the most incredible island country
What happened?
What happened? Oh yeah, marriage, work and retirement. Time to set off for adventure sailing around Africa
Sailing into Dakar Senegal #windedvoyage #solosailing #africa #sailinglife
Coming into Dakar, past Goree Island, where slaves were shipped. Past the busy port and anchored Chinese fishing ships. I'm almost at my destination, CVD yacht club
How sailed into busy Dakar Bay #windedvoyage #sailing #solosailing #africa
The last few boring hours of sailing from Casamance to Dakar, I turned on the music and dodged cargo ships
The Stoner’s Paradise | My High Times With Rasta Babs | Welcome To The Gambia Mon | S8E07
Welcome to The Gambia—the small sliver of a country carved by colonizers but defined by its incredibly chilled vibe. In this episode, we link up with a local legend, Rasta Babs (Babacar), to explore the authentic side of this West African gem. No AI-generated travel guides here; just real experience...
Blinded by layers and chased by coast guard #windedvoyage #sailing #powerboating #solosailing
Sailing up the Gambian at night is rough. Fishermen blind you with their lazer pointers. There are nets abound and even the coast guard came at me but backed off.
When it all goes right #windedvoyage #sailing #sailingafrica #solosailing solosa
Those rare moments when the elements go our way. Sailing 😊
WTF is this crap stinking up the ocean? #windedvoyage #sailing #sailingafrica
Strange things can be encountered in the ocean. and this was strange, or was it? My suspicion is that a commercial fishing vessel dumped his fish leftover into the ocean. It went on for miles. Nasty and sad.
Sweltering Bus & Football Drama | My Mandatory Border Crossing to The Gambia For My New Visa S8Ep06
After three months in Senegal, the port police told me I had to leave the territory to renew my visa. The only option? A trip to The Gambia, the small country carved out of Senegal by colonial history. In this video, I team up with my local friend As to navigate the chaotic overland route from Daka...
The longest channel out to sea #sailing #sailing #sailingafrica #windedvoyage #solosailing
Sailing out of the Casamance River delta means following a long channel out to sea. It is well marked by red and green buoys. The waves break around you because of the shallows that extend several miles out.
