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Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 33 | The Effect Of Magnetic Anomaly
Just outside of the port of Palmeira on the island of Sal is a zone of magnetic anomaly. But what is the effect of magnetic anomaly? That depends on who. In Natacha's case it seems to make her happy and dance. On the locals, they are all happy and smiley. ...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 32 | Falling Asleep At The Helm
Falling asleep at the helm is not like falling asleep at the wheel. We did and went off course and not off a cliff. Nat was hungover and I was tired from basically solo sailing most of the day. Which started good, than got hard because of poor judgement an...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 31 | Preparing The Boat To Sail Out Of Mindelo Bay
We have visited 4 out of 10 Cape Verde islands. And now we're preparing the boat to sail out Mindelo Bay. Next is the eastern most island called Sal. After about 7 months here, Galopin has grown quite a bit of undergrowth on its hull and it must be cleaned...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 30 | Anchored In The Wild West Of Cape Verde
Just a few nautical miles away from Mindelo is a hidden gem of a cove. Protected from the constant trade winds which can get on your nerves back in Mindelo Bay. SO here we are to escape the wind and the city anchored in the wild west of Cape Verde. We are ...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 29 | The Hidden Cove Few Know About
Getting to really know a place is when you have gotten to really know the people. For me it's most notably Peixe. One of the first guys I met who helped me fix my outboard motor and invited us to his home over six months ago. He's with again a journey to T...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 28 | Is A Great Day Of Sailing Better than A Good Time Of Sex?
For seasoned sailors the answer is obvious. As well for arm chair sailors. But we begin this episode with a pretty lousy day at anchor. Which is a consistent 35kts of wind for most of the day hoping your boat won't drag. (My friend Tito's does). But we've ...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 27 | A Rough Anchorage In An Easy Town
It seems many of the places to anchor in the Northern islands of Cape Verde are said to be rough. With real experience, I can say it all depends on the wind and waves. And if you brave the conditions, you will discover anchorages that let you discover real...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 26 | Where Few Sailors Dare Go
Few yachts go to where we go. Most are in a hurry to go cross the Atlantic and it's not a highly recommended anchorage. Too deep, hard to beach the dingy and a very rolling. That is all true. Best of all, it is not crowded with other yachts. It's got beaut...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 25 | Face To Face Encounter With A Real Pirate
There's a lot of fear of pirates on the high seas. They do exists, and this episode will prove it. You will meet Tito, a "Conojero" from Lanzarote Island in the Canaries. You'll also meet a couple of young pirates from Argentina, as well as a straight shoo...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 24 | Carnaval In Mindelo
Amazing celebrations like Carnaval in Mindelo is also what sailing is all about. And this will blow you away! It's got beautiful girls of course, but Carnaval in Mindelo has got lots more than that. Creativity, humour, music and local friend who really kno...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 23 | The Island Effect
We must leave the island of Santa Luzia and head East to the island of São Nicolau. There we explore the town of Tarafal and meet a jolly Italian who shows us his house. We blown around with sudden gusts that flip over my dinghy and outboard engine and se...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 22 | The Forbidden Island
After sailing in pretty tough Cape Verde conditions, we find refuge in a bay of the uninhabited island of Santa Luzia. The island is a Nature Reserve. It is the forbidden island of the archipelago. We did not know it was forbidden to visit until we were ap...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 21 | This Is What Sailing Is all About
Want to know what sailing is about? Plain and simple it's about the wind. This is what sailing is all about. And in Cape Verde there is no shortage of wind. We sail from Sao Vicente island to the island of Santa Luzia. A uninhabited island and nature prese...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 20 | Bitch Slap Sailing Lesson
What is a Bitch Slap Sailing Lesson? Before this, I could not tell you. But after this nautical experience you'll understand. We had to get out and sail. Just me and Natacha. She needed to continue learning. So we sailed out of Mindelo Bay in common Cape V...