Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Navigating”

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...

May 02, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:48

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...

Apr 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:52

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...

Apr 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:21

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...

Apr 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:43

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...

Apr 03, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:02

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...

Mar 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:35

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...

Mar 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:30

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 19 | Sexy Sailor Girl Takes Hold Of The Helm

Natacha and I take to the sea for some Cape Verdean island hopping. And it's time Natacha starts to learn more about sailing Galoipin so the sexy sailor girl takes the helm. And she takes it well. All the way to Tarafal de Santa Antao. There we visit a Gro...

Mar 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:58

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 18 | From Sailor To Mandingo Warrior

Not many people can go from sailor to Mandingo warrior, but in this episode you will see that one person can. And that is Peixe. A very special individual and friend. We start off from Tarafal de Mont Trige on the island of Santa Antao after a unsuccessful...

Mar 06, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:13

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 17 | The Black Crew To The Rescue

We're going back to rescue the lost drone with help. Not just any help, but the crew from Bela Vista. All Cape Verdean! And yes, all black when we include Nat. So far I've never seen an all black crew on a sailing yacht. And passing yachties rarely take lo...

Feb 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:39

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 16 | A Beached Frenchman, A Trippy Viking & Cape Verdean Milkmaids

What's the difference between a beached Frenchman, a Trippy Viking and Black Cape Verdean Milkmaids? For the moment they all live in Mindelo, Cape Verde and, no joke, are starring in this episode. When living aboard a sailing vessel sailing around the worl...

Feb 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:48

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 15 | Finding A Waterfall & Losing A Drone

Here we are on the south west coast of Santa Antao island. And we are taken on a hike up the lush valley that is fed by a natural spring. After about three hours of hiking we are at a beautiful waterfall. But there while trying to get a drone view, I lose ...

Feb 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:36

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 14 | A Crew Of Mandingo Sailors

What is a Mandingo? Fierce African warriors and in Cape Verde also great sailors. We set off with a crew of Cape Verdeans. It was great to have them aboard as they know the local waters. That's probably why we caught a big Mahi Mahi. Peixe was my go to guy...

Feb 06, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:07

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 10 | Out Of The City & Into The Wild

A bunch of young city folks go camping on a deserted beach. No it's not a pitch for a scary movie. It's what many Cape Verdean do on weekends. My dear friend Peixe invites us to share this experience. And it's quite a special time eating, swimming, fishing...

Jan 11, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:21

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 9 | Going Authentic Cape Verde Style

I'm no Anthony Bourdain, but this episode has some of his style because it is about discovering Cape Verde through food, drink, music and its people. My journey is about discovery. And here we discover a side of Cape Verde that is real. Some may say this i...

Jan 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:28

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 8 | Steering Off The Usual Course

Many sailors have come to Cape Verde then gone to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. I have chosen to stay longer and discover more about this island nation. In a way I am steering off the usual course and doing this a little more unusual. Like going bar hopp...

Dec 27, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:38

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 7 | The Shipwrecks Of Mindelo Bay

There are several shipwrecks in Mindelo Bay. One is partially submerged so we tied our dinghy on to it and explored the wreck top and bottom. But before we set to explore Mindelo Bay, one morning I wake up and everything is turned around. I have to do some...

Dec 20, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:01

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 6 | What A Beach!

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 get a taste of real Africa just a few minutes walk from the marina. Later we get out of the city, a...

Dec 12, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:10

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 5 | Living Anchored In Porto Grande

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 life a anchor for long a period of time. There is only one marina in Cape Verde. So anchoring is th...

Dec 05, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:20

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 4 | So Far Africa Is Pretty Cool

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 sailors. As well we get a taste of some authentic Cabo Very music and are invited into the barrios...

Nov 28, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:28

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 3 | Sailing Into Cabo Verde Africa

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 for days. Were totally adjusted and comfortable. We're very close to getting to our destination,...

Nov 21, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:06

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 2 | Cabo Verde We’re Sailing Your Way

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. Bringing it down was a mess that got me all tangled up. Best thing is... no more seasickness! Plea...

Nov 14, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:29

Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 1 | Sailing Our Way To Cabo Verde Africa

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 voyage begins with excitement in more 20kts wind on a rolling ocean. And on our first evening we...

Nov 07, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:17

Winded Voyage 4 | Trailer | Sailing To Africa

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. And that's where I'm going Cape Verde in Africa. In my trusty 37 year old Galopin. A 40ft Jeanneau ...

Nov 06, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:46

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