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Perkins Engine Is With The Master Mechanic | & I’m Alone With The Storms In Dakar Senegal | S7 Epsd2
This is Africa. I sailed over 450nm to come and have the one person I trust with my engine. Master Mechanic Arona. Galopin and I are looking forward to some good downpours to wash all the sticky off of us. And Simone the Perkins engine is with Master Mech...
Taking Out Perkins 4108 Engine At Our Mooring To The Beach To Be Rebuilt | Sailing Africa | S7 Epsd1
Welcome to Season 7 of Winded Voyage. This is sailing Africa. And it starts by doing big time maintenance on my dear Galopin. Most notably the Perkins 4108 engine. We sailed here from Cabo Verde when the engine was showing it's aches and pains. So as soon ...
This Is Sailing Africa | Where Few Sailors Dare Go | Winded Voyage Season 7 | Trailer
This is is the only sailing channel that dares to sail Africa. Curently in Dakar Senegal getting ready to embark on an epic journey sailing around Africa, starting with West Africa. Some say it’s The Best Sailing Channel on YouTube! Agree or disagree, m...
Got A Pigeon Voyager 150nm From Land | Solo Sailing From Cabo Verde To Senegal Africa | S6 Epsd 130
I had patched a leak in my engine cooling system. Sailed under spinnaker. Got through a squall and heavy rain. So far this journey was what sailing is all about. Then out of the blue sky lands a pigeon on Galopin. He spent the night aboard and as we got cl...
No Engine, No Wind, The Spi & A Storm | Extreme Conditions From Cabo Verde To Senegal | S6 Epsd 129
Since Wendy left, I decide to head to Dakar Senegal for boat maintenance. And it was a good decision, but one that required some Mc Gyver ingenuity to patch things up on the engine which had sprung a leak in the cooling system. No engine is not a problem w...
I’m A Freaking Genius | How I solve Problems On My Boat | Island Sailing In Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 128
Things seem to go wrong at the wrong time. And that's when you have to find a solution. Because there are no problems, only solutions. I manage to steer Galopin without the autopilot. Later I fix the problem without the proper parts. Pay tribute to Wendy,...
Wendy’s Last Swim On Boa Vista | & Celebrating 50 years Of Cape Verde’s Independence | S6 Epsd 127
Cabo Verde celebrated 50 years of independence this year. And we joined in the celebrations with music, dance and drink. Then we show how we do laundry here as live aboard sailors. And Wend has one last swim in the bay before we sail off. Wendy will soon b...
Anchors & Anchoring | How I Adapted My Gear For Conditions On Boa Vista, Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 126
When sailing around Cabo Verde islands you will mostly be at anchor. There are many amazing places to drop the hook. And almost all are somewhat perilous. So be prepared and ready to adapt to the situation. And check that your anchor and chain are well pla...
The Whale Whisperer | & The Mermaid In Waiting On Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 125
Eduardo, the Indiana Jones of whale research. We met just before Covid as he was sailing from Cabo Verde to search the archipelago and beyond to study marine mammals. And now we meet again. The sailing world is actually small. Discover Maktub, the whale re...
The Tragic Loss Sailor Of Bruno | He Vanished From His Boat At Boa Vista, Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 124
His catamaran anchored next to mine shortly after I anchored in the beautiful bay on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde. I was happy he was there so I sent him a message. He will never see it. The next day local friends who had brought the boat there informed m...
Getting Into The Local Groove Of Boa Vista, Cabo Verde | & Accepting The Pain | S6 Epsd 123
We get into the local feel of Boa Vista by visiting an old Portuguese fort on the island next to us. Wendy gets into her mermaid mood. We go eat in town so that Wendy can get pierced like a proper pirate. And end up at our favorite beach spot 00:00 Intro ...
Where Sand Dunes Kiss The Ocean | & Laid Back Attitude Of Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 122
No stress, except for the wind. It gave us quite a scare when we were trying to get to shore in the dinghy. We managed, but had to be towed in. Which allowed us to eat and check in with the police. The next days were perfect to go explore the dunes, beache...
Pain For Us Pleasure For Others | How We Live Aboard & Deal With The Cabo Verde Winds | S6 Epsd 121
Good times were had in Santa Maria with our friend Mariza, and now it's time to sail to another island. We head south and downwind. Conditions are good, but straight downwind is a challenge in Atlantic swell. But we get there pretty quickly and have to anc...
What’s Rocking The Boat? | Giant Fish, Fast Sailing & Girls Rocking The Boat | S6 Epsd 120
It's a sailing video for many tastes. You'll see giant Marlin fish. Fast downwind sailing and boat get's a rockin' at the not so cool anchorage at Cabo Verde's most popular destination. Santa Maria. For us, the best thing about Santa Maria is our coolest f...
1 Sober Girl & 2 Drunken Sailors | Drinking & Sailing Island To Island In Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 119
Is it OK to sail and drink? On my boat it is. We set sail for the island of Sal 130nm miles away in fantastic sailing conditions with a crew of three on a Jeanneau SunFizz 40. A Frenchman and sailing teacher, beautiful Wendy and myself, captain of the sail...
We’re Taking The Plunge | Last Preparations Before Setting Sail With Wendy & Friend | S6 Epsd 118
Last minute preparations before setting sail around the Cabo Verde Islands. One of our goals is to find the mermaid inside Wendy. She's not a good swimmer. So we're setting off to Sal and Boa Vista where the waters are turquoise and beaches golden. But bef...
The Drunken Swede | Plus 1 Drunken Swiss Equals 2 Drunk Sailors In Cabo Verde, Africa | S6 Epsd 117
It takes a Swede and a Swiss to make two drunken sailors. We say say see you to our friend Henric who is flying back to Sweden with his girl for a year of work. Too much good times in Cabo Verde. As well, we get Galopin ready to sail with Wendy. 00:00 Int...
Absolutely Floored | Fixin’ My Boat’s Floor & Living In Mindelo, Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 116
We're getting my boat ready to sail. Wendy and I are doing a job on the floor and I've received my stay which I'll install when I find someone to get up on the mast. On my travels in town, I meet a friend with a restored classic beauty. We move Galopin to ...
Fighting A Blue Marlin | Catching The Most Prized Sport Fish In Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 115
Cabo Verde is reputed to be the most exciting place to fish by sport fishermen. They come from all over the world to fight a giant Blue Marlin. As well as us locals, a Swiss, a Dutch and a Spaniard. Who have invited a local fisherman who never fished with ...
I Suck At Fiberglass | Head DYI On My Boat Living Aboard In Mindelo, Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 114
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #caboverde #africa #windedvoyage I'm waiting for 8mm cable stuck in customs so that I can have a shroud made. So while waiting I'm fixing things. And this fix became a full blown project. Repairing and reinforcing the head/shower...
The Drunken Sailors Bar | Best Place To Prep, Cook & Eat The Fish We Caught In Mindelo | S6 Epsd 113
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #windedvoyage #adventure #africa #caboverde We caught a huge Whaoo tuna with our friend Jose. We then brought it to his bar, The Drunken Sailor's Bar, where he prepared it for us drunken sailors and merry wenches to enjoy. Jose o...
Catching A Huge Wahoo In Cabo Verde | The Best Place To Sport Fish & Not Always Easy | S6 Epsd 112
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #fishing #africa #caboverde Cabo Verde Africa is reputed to be one of the best places for sport fishing. The annual Blue Marlin World Championship has been won here on many occasions. Our friend Jose too...
Drama, A DJ & Good Times In The Bay | Never A Dull Moment In Mindelo, Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 111
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...
Breaking New from the Bahamas
We have some big news to share with all of you. Change is always difficult but it's the normal progression of things. This isn't the end, just going to be a little different for a bit. We love you all and we are always so excited to have you along for...
Pirates Of Cabo Verde | Some Of The Colorful Characters I Met In Mindelo, Sao Vicente | S6 Epsd 110
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #africa #caboverde Some say it’s The Best Sailing Channel on YouTube! Agree or disagree, make your voice heard. Subscribe, like, dislike, or comment. Mindelo, Sao Vicente. This is the home of real pira...
Fishing With One Of The Best Legendary Sports Fisherman In Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 109
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #caboverde #windedvoyage 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...
It’s OVER! Getting the BIG Anchor ⚓
That’s it. We Are Done! After 27 days and 3,718 nautical miles, we’ve officially crossed the Atlantic Ocean. What an adventure this has been! This journey has given us so much—more than just miles under our keel. We’ve gained knowledge, not only...
It’s Like A Mini Rio De Janiero | Carnaval In Mindelo Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 108
🎉 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...
Entering the DANGER ZONE
We are sailing through one of the most dangerous areas in the Atlantic Ocean. Orcas have been terrorizing sail boats near the Strait of Gibraltar since 2020. Nearly 700 incidents and at least 5 boats sank. This has played heavily on all our brains since we...
Tried To Cross The Atlantic With Pregnant Wife, Dog & Cat | Sailor Quentin’s Story | S6 Epsd 107
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #africa #caboverde 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...
Proof Of Maintenance | Meeting Strict Swiss Standards To Fly The Swiss Flag On My Boat | S6 Epsd 106
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #africa #windedvoyage #caboverde 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....
The Au Natural Experience
São Miguel is famous for it volcanic landscape. It is a geothermal wonder! We relaxed in natural hot springs, soak in oceanfront pools, explored steaming volcanoes, and colorful crater lakes. It's nature’s spa in the Atlantic! We Have reached the ha...
Hear Why This Pro American Skipper Got Stuck In Cabo Verde Africa | Meet Captain Matt | S6 Epsd 105
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #caboverde 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...
Diving into the Culture of the Azores
We have been couped up on this ocean for 14 days now and it’s time to blow off some steam. But maybe we went a bit overboard by jumping into a local cultural event of running with the bulls. 😲🐂 To be honest we didn’t even know the Azores existed...
Paella De Piratas & More | How We Sailors Live & Work In Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 104
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #africa #caboverde 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. ...
NO FUEL & NO WIND a Nasty Combination
What do when you are 20 miles from land and the wind dies out and so does your fuel. Being adrift in the Atlantic Ocean is nothing less than terrifying. Now it's just a waiting game to see what happens next. ⛵ Almost to the Azores *If you missed any ge...
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