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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...
The mind does funny things to you when you have not seen land in almost 2 weeks.
Crazy ideas start popping into your head and you start seeing things in a whole new perspective.
But was this really the best idea?
We Have reached the halfway ⛵ mark o...
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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...
Halfway across the Atlantic, the wind has finally arrived, sending us surging forward with whitecaps breaking over the deck.
The boat heels hard, the rigging hums, and every movement demands balance. After days of slow progress, the energy is exhilarating...
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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...
To be honest, this isn’t what we imagined when we planned for this trip. We’d braced ourselves for chaos—crashing waves, howling winds, and the raw power of the ocean.
Now we must worry that we will not have enough fuel to make it across.
If the ...
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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...
Sailing to far off lands in search of a new discovery....
Here we go again. A whole new adventure. We have set sail for the longest and most incredible passage any of us have ever been on. The anticipation of doing this has been palpable for so long and n...
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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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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...
After 6 days at sea, a glimmer appears on the horizon—every weary sailor's dream. A slice of paradise rises from the turquoise waves. The salty breeze whispers promises of landfall, and anticipation swells with each passing mile.
*Welcome to Bermuda!*
...
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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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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...
Do you remember the movie The Perfect Storm? 🌊Waves crashing, wind gailing, and ⛈️incessant rain.
No one could have prepared us for the adventure we had in store 🛟
High highs and some slightly lower lows. It was absolutely mind blowing being i...
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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...
The final preparation is being completed and we are getting ready to make our maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean with the ARC Europe.
First stop Bermuda a mere 845 Nautical Miles and the longest passage team Honu has ever been on.
We feel so honore...
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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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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...
The crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, the golden sun warming our skin, and endless strolls along pristine beaches have become our everyday paradise. But now, it's time to say goodbye to this cherished chapter as we set sail toward a new horizon, brimm...
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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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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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Yes, my steering failed big time. Not the auto pilot, this time. Thank goodness, I used it to steer. I got back safe and took the whole steering system apart and found out what failed. But before that a W...
Sailing through the beautiful bule Caribbean waters has been truly an unforgettable journey—a mix of awe and revelation. While this paradise is breathtaking, there have been moments in certain anchorages where we feared for our safety, feeling vulnerable...
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We're back in Mindelo, Cabo Verde. Where the music and dancing never stop. It's great to be back. I meet an old friend who's undertaking a sailing race around the world. He had to stop...
Ah, to live the dream of sailing the crystal bule waters of the Bahamas and Caribbean. Basking in the warm sun. Feeling the wind blowing through your hair. Snorkeling with beautiful fish. Eating amazing food. Drinking a tropical cocktail and watching the s...
Now that’s what I call a sporty day in the Caribbean seas! Sailing in a 30 knot breeze is not our idea of a good time. But I guess we were channeling our inner @ ColeBrauer because it turned into one of the most stressful and exciting sails yet.
It’s...
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My boat was to go back into the water. The cable that pulled the cart had been fixed. As the cable pulled, the cart started rolling freely down the beach because the return cable holding the cart was not...
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Join us on a full day sail from St. Marten to Guadeloupe. What’s it like to be in our cockpit as we make our way own the Caribbean chain and back to Grenada.
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They call it champagne sailing for a reason. Sailing from USVI to St. Marten is always a dreaded run. Slogging through the chop, wind in the wrong direction and the never ending tacking. However, every once in a blue moon Poseidon is on your side.
What a...
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Where does one find pork meat in a Muslim country like Senegal? We're invited to a BBQ on an old tall ship by a local friend. But first he takes me to the outdoor pork market. And remembe...
Magen's bay in St. Thomas is rated as one of the best beaches in the USVI renowned for its pristine beauty and tranquil atmosphere. With its powdery white sand beaches, lush green hills, and crystal-clear turquoise water.
*But* is it really all it’s cra...
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It was a white knuckle experience hauling out my boat Galopin on the beach. On the way up, two of the 18 wheels fell off. Good thing there were 16 left. And just as we got up on the beach,...
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Is it possible to circumnavigate Africa the wrong way round? Some say it is not or not recommended. But what if it is? It would be a difficult challenge, but I met the man who is up for this challenge. Gerard, ...
We have traveled to many beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Snorkeling in the beautiful blue waters. Exploring the rich green jungles.
But this time is was a bit of a shock the first time we took the plunge.
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Wendy is African. She has never seen any beast from her continent in real life, unlike us Northerners who since childhood have seen lions and chimps at the zoo and circus. I promised to changed that and we wen...
Bay hoping un the USVI's is the best! There is nothing better than waking up in a new beautiful turquoise blue bay every morning. The beauty of the USVI's is you can be on an entirely new adventure in a new location every day.
It's only a 60 minute sail a...
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