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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
I'm waiting for a friend to join me on my travels south, so I'm stuck for a while longer here on La Palma island. And it's a great place to be. You'll see why ...
The apprentice sailor Fabrice, aka Fabio here on La Palma, proved he can sail. But to be a world wide traveller, one needs to adapt to local traditions. And ...
It's a been a long night for us trying to get around the north end of La Palma island. But eventually we see the light of day and sail down wind to finish our ...
So you want to get a boat, leave everything behind and sail around the world? Well so does Fabrice. But after being severely spanked by the sea, he may have ...
This is a very musical episode, as I'm joined by my Latin American friends who jut love to sing and dance. La Isla Bonita Love Festival is happening at Marina ...
Warning: This episode is not suitable for all audiences! So if you are squeamish about attractive people dancing and having general fun in wet bathing suits ...
Before I was sailing on my Winded Voyage, I would watch the show "Naked & Afraid". I loved it. And this episode reminded me of the show. Not That I would ...
I've settled for a while on La Palma island. Comfortably moored at Marina Tazacorte. Since I'm alone again, I get some work done on Galopin. I also play. I go ...
We make land fall on La Palma island after our overnight sail and 3 of the crew leave Galopin. Which leaves me and Natacha to discover more of the island. ...
Sailing in the Canaries is not for pussies. It's for those who love to sail, who admire dolphins and enjoy family. And that's what this episode is about. These ...
Back on Tenerife, the parents come to visit, as well as my brother Steph and his girlfriend Andrea. We visit a few places I hadn't seen and go for a short but ...
I've got to get from Santa Cruz de La Palma to San Miguel de Tenerife and it's about a 100 nautical miles. I have a good weather forecast of 15kts coming from ...
We sail around the north side of La Palma island to Santa Cruz de La Palma. And from there we go exploring. From the old city streets to climbing to the crest ...