Made it to the Caribbean after crossing the Atlantic in December. Landing in Barbados and one of the first things that we needed to do is find the nearest squash court. 17 days on the boat with no exercise and really feeling in need. First things first. Check-in!...
The Plan 2024
This year we are ready to finally make that jump across the Atlantic. We will be travelling through the Gibraltar Strait from Spain and head to the Canary Islands. All the upgrades are completed on the boat including a watermaker. Mid December we plan to be in Cabo Verde to start the Atlantic adventure.
Check out a few of the places we have been so far
The Crossing
We finally got everything fixed after spending what felt like months here in Las Palmas. Now it was time to head over to Tenerife to pick up our crew so that we could make that 8 day trip down to Cape Verde. On route we discovered that we still had a problem with the...
Canary Islands Here We Come
Before we left Gibraltar we took advantage of the squash court that we found on the Rock. A very well maintained facility. Cost us nothing to play and had the courts to ourselves anytime we wanted. Thank you Gibraltar Squash Association. If you ever find yourself in...
On the Way to Gibraltar
We have been looking forward to getting to Gibraltar as it signifies to us accomplishment! The accomplishment of sailing in the Mediterranean for the past 3 years. Initially seeing Greece and experiencing some of the Meltimi winds and going, what the hell is this...
Windy Balearics Islands
After we left our little deep anchorage in Cales Coves we headed over to Mahon for a restock . We were finding the anchorages on Majorca and Menorca difficult for wind and swell and the amount of boats (French) out here at this time of year. After Mahon we traversed...
Off We Go – 2024 Sailing Season
After all the boat jobs that we have done in Sant Carles it was time to head to Vancouver for a quick visit. Spent time with family and friends. Played a little squash. well, me more than Jacqui. Small injury took her away from it, but I carried on and had some good...