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The Great Desert Blows Down On Us | How We Live In The Sahara Dust | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 87
This Sahara dust storm is so big, it will cross the Atlantic and disrupt the formation of hurricanes. The islands of Cabo Verde get covered by Sahara dust pretty regularly. Here they call it Bruma Secca or Dry Fog. And when being at anchor here in Mindelo ...
Welcome To Cape Verde | Life After Quarantine Is Good for Our Friends | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 86
Life in Mindelo, Cape Verde gets back to somewhat normal. Our friend Lucious the rapper takes us to the city beach, that is open only until 18:00 which Lucious finds out the hard way. Life is great in Marina Mindelo, except for one important thing, discrim...
Good Sailors Always Return | The Canadians Come Back In A Pandemic | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 85
These two have been stuck on their boat more than two months. They started in Spain just when the pandemic struck, then sailed directly down to Cape Verde. It took them 17 days, and 14 more of quarantine in Mindelo Bay. It was a return trip for one of them...
Discovering Sao Vicente Hidden Treasure | Pools Of Pure Pleasure | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 84
In light of recent events, I have spoken out in support of Black Lives Matter in this episode. I am in Africa and a minority. I have been treated with respect by the wonderful people here in Cape Verde. And it's with absolute pleasure that I share what I h...
Permission Granted To Sail Captain I The Pandemic in Cabo Verde | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 83
We got permission to sail! It was an administrative adventure with Maritime Police and Port Authority. First because of the pandemic and restrictions being slowly lifted and second Cape Verdean nationals need special permission from the port authority to t...
Lock Down Is Over The wind Is Not | Pandemic In Cabo Verde Africa | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 82
The lock down is finally over on the island of Sao Vicente in Cabo Verde Africa. But the wind keeps on blowing harder than ever. Boats get tossed around in Marina Mindelo but the staff and crew managed the crisis in Cape Verde fashion, no stress. And final...
The Historic Endurance Of Mindelo | Pandemic In Cabo Verde Africa | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 81
MIndelo has survived and endured more than many cities in it's hits rich history. Discovered by the Portuguese, then ignored because of its barren landscape. Yet it had a safe natural port strategically located in the middle of the Atlantic. Pirates had be...
Can Lock Down Get Any Better? | Pandemic Pleasure In Cabo Verde | Winded | Voyage 4 | Episode 80
It's been rough here in Cape Verde. One month of staying at home in Marina Mindelo with just a few sailors, a few beautiful women and plenty of boat projects to catch up on. But finally Mindelo opens up. With just one case of Covid-19 in the past 2 month ...
Mermaids In A Pandemic Dream | Life During Lock Down in Cape Verde | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 79
I never thought the nightmare of a global pandemic could be a dream come true, but it has. Life in Mindelo Cape Verde during lock down has been pretty amazing. Made more friends. Got lots of projects done, even went to a birthday party and a long hike in t...
Sailors Stand By Stand Each Other I Living The Pandemic In Cape Verde | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 78
It's the beginning of the pandemic and as sailors we are grounded at anchor or at the marina. Cargo is still being unloaded, but a cruise ship and super yacht could not disembark. With luck, I move into the marina and it's a game changer. Shore power, wate...
Social Distancing In Cape Verde | Living Aboard With The Pandemic | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 77
We sail into the pandemic, and it happens to be Mindelo Bay, Cape Verde Africa. No one was prepared for what would ensue. First major issue, Natacha has left the boat. Life in the city begins to slow down. I connect with my girlfriends and they come aboard...
What Am I Sailing Into Next? | When The World Changed Forever | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 76
One of the toughest place to sail is Cape Verde. Strong winds, current and nasty waves makes it very challenging for sailors. And this is no exception for me. We start off in perfect conditions. Sail through the night with almost no wind and wake top to do...
Living In The City | Docking For The First Time At The Port Of Praia | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 75
Everyone says "Don't Go To Praia!" Well we did. We sailed into the bay and moored at the fishing pier next to fishermen. The beauty of living on a sailboat is that you can live one day near a deserted beach and the next in a busy city harbour. We are livi...
Drinking Rum Where Pirates Once Drank | Anchored In History Then & Now | Winded Voyage4 | Episode 74
This is one of the best anchorages in Cape Verde. But a good anchorage is only as good as your anchoring, so I go down and check. As well I check out Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The location of the anchorage. One of the most significant pla...