Leaving the island of Sao Nicolau we catch a tuna (Bonito?) Red of 65 cm. Last official stop in Mindelo on the island of Soa Vincente – the only marina in Cape Verde. We go there 4 days to fill up with water, fuel and refuelling for the Atlantic crossing. We there…
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After a good night's sleep at the Port of Tarrafal, We all feel (Philippe, Stephane, Valerie, Christian and myself – Nathalie) ” fresh as roach ” – we meet Alssis at 9:30 am , Driver D’ aluguer (definition: Livestock pickup without suspension) which leads us to the famous trail in Fajal (the one we…
We decide to leave the island of Sal with our friends from the Albatros: Stéphane and Valérie. We set sail (or rather the engine) a little before midnight to arrive in sight of the island of Sao Nicolau at sunrise.
Hibiscus at anchor in Palmiero Arrival at anchor in Palmeira ,typical village of the” Cabo Verde” where the notion of time does not exist.. As soon as we arrive ashore , The atmosphere is warm and festive…a contrast “gripping” with the Canary Islands. Fishermen rush to shuck fish on rocks in order to sell them quickly to…
The wind is constant between 15 and 20 nodes coming more or less from the Northeast. It's almost tailwind. Roughly 150 miles traveled every day. From time to time a small gust to 30 Nodes, Just to remind us to stay alert. Oh, yes, I was going to forget, two days ago…
We leave La Gomera without a “Wind fart” and a sea of oil. Only a few dolphins and our bow break this mirror. After about forty miles we arrive at El Hierro – the southernmost Canary Island. The top of the lava cliffs is in the clouds, which gives an aspect…
eh yes, That's it… we followed Steph's advice and caught our first fish. A sea bream… estimated at about ten kilos! Thank you Steph!
Arrival on Sunday at the marina of San Sebastián on the island of La Gomera. We don't waste any time and the next day we have to tinker with the boat , Filling water tanks, shopping ….Visiting the interior of the island is also our goal, We rent a car for 3 days. On the agenda of the marches in…