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The boats owner asked me to bring diesel to the troubled cruiser out at sea. So I put the steering column back together so I could operate the engine and autopilot. The fishermen who had r...
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My boat is finally ready to sail after an extensive steering rebuild. Just in time to go and meet my friend Daniel on the island of Boa Vista. It's 140nm journey and I have just 30 hour...
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My old friend Daniel, who fixed my boat in France many years ago, came to visit and sail around Cabo Verde with Galopin and I. He flew to Boa Vista Island so I could meet him there and we could...
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Sau Nicolau is a small rugged island of the Cabo Verde Archipelago. In its lush green valleys comes some of the best grog in the country. As well it is the birthplace of one of Cabo Ve...
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Hundreds of sailors were in Mindelo, Cabo Verde before sailing out across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. A yearly event that bring sailors from all over to Mindelo for a few days to re...
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One of the best ways to cruise around Sao Vicente Island is by scooter. They can be rented in Mindelo from several rental outlets, such as Djambai Tours, for under 30 bucks. We sc...
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We only scooted half way around the island. There's more to see, like beaches and bars. Boats coming in and out. And the dry mist called Bruma Seca. All part of the no stress life in Ca...
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Yes, I got an anchor tattoo. Which symbolizes or says I sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. Which I accomplished a couple of years ago. I’ve been wanting to do that for a while now and...
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In all my travels, I have never been to a more festive place. Nowhere else will you find such an appetite to party. New Year's celebrations lasted for four nights. And this was the final night to ...
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This family came up to me to say hello. They said they had been following me on Winded Voyage and were inspired to sail away. They came all the way from Turkey, their homeland, two years ago. And...
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Having my birthday mid-January, it’s too close to end of year festivities for me to partying so soon. As well it would be my 64th birthday. Not an age I enjoy announcing loudly. But this is Mind...
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That’s me there. Living the sailor’s life. Here in Mindelo. On my boat Galopin. I’m waiting for better weather and my crew before setting out. And I got a few things to fix on Galopin. And t...
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Winter here is mostly constant strong winds coming down from the north. It can go on for days, weeks. Living aboard one’s floating home, you are very concerned with the wind pushing y...
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Jose, long time sailor invited us to his place where he made his famous dipping sauce. Peppers onion, garlic and olive oil. Then, the secret is to drop a piece of sizzling coal in it. ...
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Meet Captain Matt and hear why he got stuck in Mindelo. In short he and crew set off to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Sao Vicente island into the fierce Sao Vicente canal and shredded their Gen...
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Having a boat registered in Switzerland requires a general inspection to meet strict standards every 3 years to ensure the boat is seaworthy. It is to ensure and prove the boat is fully seaworthy....
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Sailor Quentin has been sailing the world for more than a decade alone. But in the last year he met his girlfriend, adopted a cat and a dog in Morocco. Then decided to sail across the A...
🎉 It’s Like a Mini Rio de Janeiro! | Carnaval in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, Africa 🎶
Carnaval in Mindelo is like a little brother of Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro. Cabo Verde is very influenced by Brazil, and its Carnaval shows it. For such a little countr...
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Somewhere out there is one of the most prize winning fish in the world. The Blue Marlin. Here in Cabo Verde world champion fishermen seek the great beast that can win them a million dollar pri...
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Drama, A DJ & Good Times In The Bay | Never A Dull Moment In Mindelo, Cabo Verde
Never a dull moment here in Mindelo, Cabo Verde. My friend calls to tell me he sees a boat drifting away in the strong winds. I look out of my boat, and he’s right. Dra...
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