Natacha and I take to the sea for some Cape Verdean island hopping. And it's time Natacha starts to learn more about sailing Galoipin so the sexy sailor girl takes the helm. And she takes it well. All the way to Tarafal de Santa Antao. There we visit a Gro...
Not many people can go from sailor to Mandingo warrior, but in this episode you will see that one person can. And that is Peixe. A very special individual and friend. We start off from Tarafal de Mont Trige on the island of Santa Antao after a unsuccessful...
We're going back to rescue the lost drone with help. Not just any help, but the crew from Bela Vista. All Cape Verdean! And yes, all black when we include Nat. So far I've never seen an all black crew on a sailing yacht. And passing yachties rarely take lo...
What's the difference between a beached Frenchman, a Trippy Viking and Black Cape Verdean Milkmaids? For the moment they all live in Mindelo, Cape Verde and, no joke, are starring in this episode. When living aboard a sailing vessel sailing around the worl...
Here we are on the south west coast of Santa Antao island. And we are taken on a hike up the lush valley that is fed by a natural spring. After about three hours of hiking we are at a beautiful waterfall. But there while trying to get a drone view, I lose ...
What is a Mandingo? Fierce African warriors and in Cape Verde also great sailors. We set off with a crew of Cape Verdeans. It was great to have them aboard as they know the local waters. That's probably why we caught a big Mahi Mahi. Peixe was my go to guy...
No reservations, no plans where to stay. So we became village crashers. In fact two lovely families let us crash in their home. Cape Verdeans are some of the most friendly, generous and hospitable people. We got an idea of how they live. It's different tha...
Words are hard to find to describe the island of Santa Antao, Cape Verde. And the trails that people have used to get around the island are nothing less that stunning. We follow a walking path around the rugged coastline for more than six hours. From the t...
When you see what we saw, you'll hardly believe we are in Africa. But we are! On the island of Santa Antao, Cape Verde. The western-most island of the archipelago is the greenest of Cape Verde. In places it ressembles the Alps with it's high mountains. In ...
A bunch of young city folks go camping on a deserted beach. No it's not a pitch for a scary movie. It's what many Cape Verdean do on weekends. My dear friend Peixe invites us to share this experience. And it's quite a special time eating, swimming, fishing...
I'm no Anthony Bourdain, but this episode has some of his style because it is about discovering Cape Verde through food, drink, music and its people. My journey is about discovery. And here we discover a side of Cape Verde that is real. Some may say this i...
Many sailors have come to Cape Verde then gone to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. I have chosen to stay longer and discover more about this island nation. In a way I am steering off the usual course and doing this a little more unusual. Like going bar hopp...
There are several shipwrecks in Mindelo Bay. One is partially submerged so we tied our dinghy on to it and explored the wreck top and bottom. But before we set to explore Mindelo Bay, one morning I wake up and everything is turned around. I have to do some...
I have not seen a beach like this in a long time! Marina Mindelo was busy with ARC sailors before sailing across the Atlantic. So we decided to get away and get a taste of real Africa just a few minutes walk from the marina. Later we get out of the city, a...
We spent a week at the marina and then decided to anchor in the bay. There is plenty of space and the holding is good. But most importantly I wanted to test life a anchor for long a period of time. There is only one marina in Cape Verde. So anchoring is th...
We are officially moored and settled in Mindelo, Cape Verde. Now it's time to meet some folks. From the guys working the marina, boat hitchhikers to seasoned sailors. As well we get a taste of some authentic Cabo Very music and are invited into the barrios...
We either picked a perfect weather window or got very lucky or both. This is the definition of "Smooth Sailing". In the conditions, we could just keep on going for days. Were totally adjusted and comfortable. We're very close to getting to our destination,...
Now we're on our way indeed! We fly the spinnaker and coast our way south at a steady 5kts. That doesn't mean everything goes well with my big orange sail. Bringing it down was a mess that got me all tangled up. Best thing is... no more seasickness!
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After about a year and a half in The Canary Islands, Natacha and I start our journey south to Cabo Verde Africa. A 800NM passage on the Mid-Atlantic Ocean. Our voyage begins with excitement in more 20kts wind on a rolling ocean. And on our first evening we...
Three years ago I never sailed on the open ocean. And here I am in the Mid-Atlantic 300NM off the coast of Africa between the Canary Islands and Cabo Verde. And that's where I'm going Cape Verde in Africa. In my trusty 37 year old Galopin. A 40ft Jeanneau ...
We are leaving for Cabo Verde but not before taking care of a few things on El Hierro Island. When cleaning the hull a turtle friend says hello while munching on a sardine. We go on a lava hike and I test out a new cool product. Go for some serious fishing...
Finally we are off and sailing south to the next and last Canary island on my list to visit. Conditions could not be better and with dolphins following it's smooth sailing to El Hierro. We have our friend Eleonore visit and together we check out an awesome...
We are finally sailing to a new destination. But before that I experiment with a new drone. Take out my new crew for a bikini afternoon. Get marked forever. Buy loads of provisioning. See the police. And finally get my onboard drug situation settled so me ...
What I've been waiting for has finally arrived. Beautiful Natacha joins me and we're down to final preparations. That means some festa and sailing to get her up to the sailor's speed. She get's into it with gusto. And then we start to prepare Galopin for o...
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