More Cranaval... yes! In my opinion you don't do things half way, you go all the way. So I close Carnaval de Santa Cruz and enjoy weeping for the burning of the Sardine. I say goodbye to my Boat hitchhiker friend who found a boat to take her to Senegal.
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I was going to solo sail the four day journey to the West Coast of the African continent when I met Adele. Adele is a boat hitchhiker. So me & Adele go East to Dakar Senegal. Weather conditions are fair except the wind is in our faces and the navigation is somewhat technical to get around the windward islands of Cabo Verde. But the scenery is stunning due to the incredibly clear skies and full moon. It's all about sailing and living free in West Africa.
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Meet Marizia, probably the coolest sailor girl ever. We've been friends for a long time, and I asked her if we could do a quick one on one interview. She talks candidly about her new job and too much partying in Sao Vicente. And she gives an inside peek at good fun dancing in Galopin. As well, we meet Peter who's sailed from Senegal with a broken mast.
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M.O.B. or Man Over Board is an exercise every sailor should practice and master. It's also something one hopes to never have to do. Our skipper Nico was adamant we get it right. It took several tries until we got right, and finally we did. It was our last chapter in our 1000M journey and the final step to get my license. I had to bring all my paperwork to the Cruising Club Suisse in Bern and got to discover the city, The capital of Switzerland. Even though it's landlocked, it was here that I would get the right to sail the oceans. A beautiful town that was hosting a street music festival. Another example that sailing is about discoveries and new experiences. This is the final chapter of Winded Voyage Season 1 and the beginning of Season 2 which will be coming soon.
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This time we set off with grey skies and a tormented sea, so we play it safe and do some manoeuvres in the channel. With much courage, Mickey made good on his promise to swim in the frigid waters. We went back to Leucate for more flavourful fun at the Sol y Fiesta festival and we were warmed to be once again enchanted by surprising street performances. The little town of Leucate knows how to throw a party!
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Yes, there came friends and thieves aboard. An act of piracy happened in this peaceful bay. We are in peaceful Tarrafal, where the schooner Oosterschelde anchors regularly. Where tourists come and visit. And as well our French friend Lola, which we met a year and a half ago in Mindelo. The thieves came stealing on Saturday night while crews were on land having a good time. They swam from shore, climbed aboard with knives. Tied, gagged and blindfolded three men aboard a charter yacht next to us about 50 meters away. Meanwhile we are having a good time. The thieves forced the men a knife point to hand over all cash, valuables and electronics as well as a waterproof bag. They swam away with the goods. The localisation signal from the stolen phones indicated they were in Praia a two hours drive away. Luckily no one was injured.
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I've got to get from Santa Cruz de La Palma to San Miguel de Tenerife and it's about a 100 nautical miles. I have a good weather forecast of 15kts coming from the north. As usual in the Canaries the real weather conditions are stronger. The wind and sea are punishing as there begins to be some damage to the boat. But the feeling is ecstatic and terrifying at the same time. All part of the journey of becoming a tried and tested world sailor.
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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 great local Canary conditions.
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The Beaufort scale was established to give sailors a common scale with which to observe conditions at sea. While here at Winded Voyage we interpret The Beaufort Scale as to how it affected me and Galopin on the waters around the Cape Verde Archipelago. I stress, it's our interpretation.
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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 money. Sell everything and buy a sailboat. Get a license and charter rich folks around the Caribbean. Does this sound familiar? Many have the dream but few really have the guts. It's not all about bikinis, beaches, and cocktails. And Fabrice is about to find out.
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