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Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 24 | Dude! Where’s My Sailboat?
I can't find my sailboat, but find myself back in my old profession. I get lost in the English countryside but find one of my old friends and Stonehenge. I'm back living my old life temporarily until I get back to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and find good old G...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 23 | A Tale Of Two Cities
Music everywhere. A mock WWII battle. Hommage to the military. A short taste of Carnaval, all this in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Then I land in another city on an Island far up north from The Canaries. Every city has it's story to tell, this is a ...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 22 | Cruising In Santa Cruz
After cruising around 6 Canary Islands, it was time to stroll around Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Galopin was moored at Marina Santa Cruz which at the city's feet. It felt great to walk the streets, the parks of the city. Seb loved it but had to get back to Sw...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 21 | No Bullsh*t Sailing
We are nearing the end of our journey from Arrecife on Lanzarote island to Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Tenerife island. Leaving Puerto Megan on the southern side of Gran Canaria island, we were sheltered by the prevailing northern winds. I was warned of the ...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 20 | Don’t Fear The Deep Blue
The big open ocean is intimidating, at times. For Seb, it's scary at all times. But on his journey on Galopin, conquering that fear was part pf his Winded Voyage. Which he did. We also saw whales! And this voyage took us to Gran Canaria to meet friends' of...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 19 | Marina Rats And A Deserted Beach
Seb and I continue sailing down the east coast of Fuerteventura until we moor at Morro Jable. The mooring is in an adjacent part of the marina where you are left to moor on your own. We are immediately warned that there are rats that climb aboard and try t...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 18 | More Wind, Waves And A Clown Festival
We anchor at Isla de Lobos in more than 20 knots of wind. We were rocked all night and the next day we explore the island just long enough to be on solid ground before we head south. The wind and waves are back, pushing us fiercely along the East Coast of ...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 17 | How The Sea Life Cures The Soul
It was an arduous sail for my son Seb to get La Graciosa, but once there he was cured of his ills. Together we discover another part of the island and prepare for another day long sail to Isla De Lobos. A beautiful journey along the western coast of Lanzar...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 16 | From Seasick To Seaworthy
My son Seb joins me for the next leg of my journey.We would Canary island hop. After some final work to my anchor bowsprit, we would leave Lanzarote island for good and head to La Graciosa. I didn't know how my son would deal with the first journey. But he...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 15 | La Graciosa The Beautiful
La Graciosa Island has the best anchorage in all the Canaries. And some of the best local sights. I take a walk up a volcano to get a good view of the island and I'm not disappointed! It's beautiful! Then I make my way back sailing down to Arrecife in grea...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 14 | The Canaries’ Favorite Island, La Graciosa
La Graciosa island is a favorite to many sailors and Canary natives. It has one of the few good anchorages of all the archipelago. The island has no roads because only the few residents living there have the right to have a car. After several months in the...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 13 | Naked Beach & Raw Sailing
The solo sail continues as do the anchor tests. I revisit the naked beach, Playa Mujeres, to drop the hook for another test and a swim ashore. Then I go to spend a night a Marina Rubicon and visit my friends Pilou & Aurelie. The next day we go and sail...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 12 | Sailing Solo To Lobos
It's back to solo sailing. But before that I install my new anchor bow sprit and go off to help my neighbor crew with some guest on his boat Chica. Later I sail south to test out my Mantus anchor at Isla de Lobos. Great downwind sailing to the island and a...
Winded Voyage 3 | Episode 9 | How To Make A Hot Sailing Video
I'm pretty good at making videos, sailing I've still got a lot to learn. So I go out and sail as much as I can. The wind is always present in Lanzarote, so it's great practice. But since I've been asked how I make my videos, I show off my gear, and I take ...