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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...
Sailing around the Cape Verde islands is always a challenge. The wind is almost always strong with Venturi effects near certain islands. There are currents and fierce waves. As well the coasts are rough and mean pocked with rocks and steep cliffs. It's rar...
Back aboard Galopin. Back to the reality of living aboard a sailboat full time. First things are, problems to resolve. There is always something. But as wel I see friends like Peter and the gang as well as lovely Wendy. And I bring back a machete for my bo...
Late summer in Mindelo Cape Verde filled with good times all around. All kinds of parties, raves and events, and it seems Covid is a thing of the past. As well the weather is warm and kind, the best time to take friends out sailing in the Sao Vicent Canal....
It's time that I confess some hard truth. And the truth is I broke my hip bone. It was about ten months ago when I was on the island of Sao Nicolau. And now I realized that my injury is far worse that I imagined. What are my options? The hard truth is I br...
Living aboard my sailboat in Mindelo Cape Verde Africa, I meet all sorts of interesting people. And so, you will meet Thomas and Peter, two German sailors who arrived here from The Gambia Africa a few months ago. They've got their stories to tell. As well ...
Mindelo is rich with stories. So in this episode we hear the story of Peter and Lily. Why we are on standby. And dealing with unwanted visitors. We have a break with a BBQ that Peter invited the gang to. And then we go on a tour of our neighborhood on the ...
When hauling out here, you have ten days included in the price of the haul out. Sidney, my local naval engineer is convinced we will be done in seven days. There is a lot to do in that time. Sanding of the hull. Rudder preparation. Epoxy filling in rudder ...
Peter's boat goes back in the water so we can haul out my boat for some much needed care. But that doesn't mean there isn't a bit of partying going on, on Peter's new old boat. He's hauling in so we can haul out. It's quite an experience to haul out your b...
Now that my gearbox is fixed, I've been wanting to get back out on the water. And with the help of my friend Peixe it's about a boat, some girls an my local captain. On the way we rescue a drifting boat. Me and Galopin get invaded by a band of girls. And ...
How I lost my dinghy in Cabo Verde Africa? There are only two ways really. Someone steals it or it drifts away. Usually it's the latter. And often is pilot error. And often it's because the pilot made a bad knot. This epiode goes through some of my errors ...
Life aboard in Cape Verde Africa is never what you'd expect. Who knows what does life have waiting for us. My boat is on the verge of breaking loose because of the constant insane wind force. Cape Verdean spirit opens its arms with one party after the othe...
Going up the Sao Vicente Canal in it's fury is when failure is not an option. I had to get to Mindelo Bay, and I did. Under sail only, a huge achievement for any blue water sailor. But then I had good reasons. I had people to meet and a gear box problem to...
Sailing upwind, against current and nasty breaking waves in Force 7 gale forces winds was the toughest sailing of my life. A real navigation adventures that tested my will and strength. The infamous Canal de Sao Vicente in Cape Verde Africa is the stage fo...
After several weeks of waiting, we're going back out to sea! I'm accompanied by a new crew member who was looking to hitch a ride on a sailboat. As well I was testing the boat and new crew. So me and Peter took our boats out for the weekend with our friend...
What's it like to turn sixty in Cape Verde? Well, you're about to see how it was for me. Imagine a bunch of young lovely girls and a few friends drinking and dancing in your honor all night long. But this episode isnt just about my birthday party, we prepa...
Being a full time live aboard sailor is often a life full of surprises. Some people don't like surprises, but I do. And in this episode I get a lot of them. Some good, some not so good. For the most part I can say, "WOW! What a nice surprise!"
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We're out sailing again! This time with Gilson and family we take Galopin for another test sail in Sao Vicente canal and catch a tune. We go and listen to our friend Jodie sing and play guitar and I get a boat project done. Then we tell the story of Lucas ...
After a wake up call of what it's like to sail in these Cape Verdean waters by breaking something, we sail into a favorite bay of ours to make repairs. Our man Peixe begins by fishing for dinner. Then cooking a fried fish dinner under an orange sky. And i...
After Gilson successfully changed my Cutlass bearing, we had to go and test drive Galopin. But before all that, we saved a boat from drifting. Organized a going away party for Peter. Cast off Peter and Ayrton on their journey across the Atlantic to Nova Sc...
Covid19 is sill holding us hostage with our sailboats. But that doesn't mean we cant go out to sea. So we took the ferry across the Sao Vicente Canal to the island of Santa Antao. One of the most spectacular Cape Verde islands.The pandemic is still with us...
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...
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...
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...
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