After we had a great time with a lot of friends on Mallorca, it's time to set sails again!
We hop over to Ibiza, where we met old friends before we pick up Sander, normally crew on Great Circle.
Spending a few great days with a lot of gaming fun, the bad w...
See us this week exploring more bays in Mallorca.
We have our friend Helmar a few days as a guest and enjoy the beautiful weather on Mallorca. After he leaves us, we go to the beautiful bay Cala Pi, where our Australian friends are already waiting for us.....
Hyperlon repairs to a Highfield rib. How to do it right.
In this video we replace the damaged D ring on our Highfield Hyperlon Rib.
Cid shows Ant how to use a hair drier!
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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...
This week we sail from Menorca to Mallorca to collect our weekend crew.
Christian and Jörg arrive with a delayed flight in the middle of the night, but we manage to have a relaxed sailing weekend.
Whenever Christian comes to visit us, it's like Christmas...
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,...
We leave early in the morning and sail through the Strait of Bonifacio.
A short detour into the beautiful natural harbour and a city tour follow before we set off for the Balearic Islands.
However, mooring in the harbour proves to be complicated. Afterwa...
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!
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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...
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 ...
Things can go really badly when you run over a fishing line. In this episode we get unlucky--or lucky--depending on how you look at the situation. But after a few stressful moments, we’re back to having fun on our journey to Gibraltar. We visit a bunch o...
We are leaving for Cabo Verde but not before taking care of a few things on El Hierro Island. When cleaning the hull a turtle friend says hello while munching on a sardine. We go on a lava hike and I test out a new cool product. Go for some serious fishing...
Finally we are off and sailing south to the next and last Canary island on my list to visit. Conditions could not be better and with dolphins following it's smooth sailing to El Hierro. We have our friend Eleonore visit and together we check out an awesome...
Part two of our stay in Gib on the rock as they call it. Then on, ever Eastwards to Este. Please take a look at some of the links below.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar
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We sail into the Mediterranean along the Spanish coast and then across to the Balearic Islands stopping at Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca. We also meet up with YouTubers Nick and Terysa aboard Yacht Ruby Rose.
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We are finally sailing to a new destination. But before that I experiment with a new drone. Take out my new crew for a bikini afternoon. Get marked forever. Buy loads of provisioning. See the police. And finally get my onboard drug situation settled so me ...
It was a beautiful sail... until we found water in the bilges and the autopilot started screaming, again!
The conditions we like to sail in! Plus touring of the mountains around Cascais and overcoming serious Burning Man FOMO. It's no joke.
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In this episode, we explore a little bit more of Mahon, the huge natural harbour of Minorca. We see an impressive catamaran, explore a fortress, and see some truly incredible classic boats at the annual classic boat show in Mahon. Plus, I have a bit of fun...
What I've been waiting for has finally arrived. Beautiful Natacha joins me and we're down to final preparations. That means some festa and sailing to get her up to the sailor's speed. She get's into it with gusto. And then we start to prepare Galopin for o...
It's not sailing, but exploring the Portugal countryside with a local is pretty awesome!
This week we arrive in Porto Portugal in thick fog. Snag an invite to enjoy dinner and some off-road fun with a local family, and score some excellent sailing condit...
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I'm waiting for a friend to join me on my travels south, so I'm stuck for a while longer here on La Palma island. And it's a great place to be. You'll see why when you meet some of my marina neighbors, go to my favorite little beach and... that's right, we...
Our first stop after crossing the Bay of Biscay turns out to be one of the most amazing places in Spain.
After some fun picking up trash and putting around in the dinghy, we explore the old town and historic castle. Then some friends join us and we head o...
We take some time out to go up river and discover a wonderful community. Make new friends.
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The apprentice sailor Fabrice, aka Fabio here on La Palma, proved he can sail. But to be a world wide traveller, one needs to adapt to local traditions. And here it's dancing and consuming. So we blend in to a local festival called La Romeria where there i...
Just show up with your toothbrush and set sail! Not so much… Before heading offshore we encounter a few hiccups, but the headaches are worth it. In this episode we do our best to prepare for a four-day ocean sail and set off across the Bay of Biscay.
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It's a been a long night for us trying to get around the north end of La Palma island. But eventually we see the light of day and sail down wind to finish our adventure boldly. Then the festivities begin on land. Our Colombian friends embark us to swim in...
Launching Starship Friendship and setting off on our inaugural sail.
After months of preparations, days of travel and endless hours obsessing over sailing boats, routes, weather and endless details, we launch. From Les Sables-d'Olonne in France across th...
So you want to get a boat, leave everything behind and sail around the world? Well so does Fabrice. But after being severely spanked by the sea, he may have changed his mind. Or will he have the guts to face the oceans. Fabrice plans to work hard and save ...
This is a very musical episode, as I'm joined by my Latin American friends who jut love to sing and dance. La Isla Bonita Love Festival is happening at Marina Tazacorte. Right in the marina! And many of us cruisers and local sailors take full advantage of ...
Warning: This episode is not suitable for all audiences! So if you are squeamish about attractive people dancing and having general fun in wet bathing suits click to something more along your tastes. This episode feature Fiestas del Aguas in Puerto Naos on...
Before I was sailing on my Winded Voyage, I would watch the show "Naked & Afraid". I loved it. And this episode reminded me of the show. Not That I would spend 20 days in the wild for an episode, two days in The Caldera de Taburiente was enough to see...
I've settled for a while on La Palma island. Comfortably moored at Marina Tazacorte. Since I'm alone again, I get some work done on Galopin. I also play. I go to a alternative festival and visit Tazacorte. Then my new Latin friends and I go out to sea. The...
We make land fall on La Palma island after our overnight sail and 3 of the crew leave Galopin. Which leaves me and Natacha to discover more of the island. While visiting the town of Los Llanos we stumble into a bar full of Columbians watching the World Cup...
Sailing in the Canaries is not for pussies. It's for those who love to sail, who admire dolphins and enjoy family. And that's what this episode is about. These islands manifest a love for the sea, love of life and love of freedom like no where else I've be...
We get up early to make a long day run to Alicante, Spain. The sailing conditions were epic, and although we were close hauled for the first half, later it was beam-on and fast. What a joy it was!
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