01 Jan Happy New Year!
After a heady start to the journey, the weather is now beautiful! The sun is shining, the sea is flat and there is just...
Author: Elvira Beetstra
28 Dec Sailing to Cape Verde
We couldn't have planned our visit to Tenerife better. The past few days it was very windy, it rained and we were even surprised...
26 Dec Arrival Santa Cruz de Tenerife
We are in Marina Santa Cruz. A nice place near the city center. We arrived the 24th after an early departure from La Gomera....
22 Dec Machico, Madeira
I didn't know that so many people travel to Madeira! About 5 planes per hour land at the airport near the town of Machico, ...
15 Dec Waves come, waves go
How is it to sleep in a washing machine? Well, the answer to this question is easy: it is quite a challenge, sleeping on a...
14 Dec Update by Ruth
There was a day ashore in the lovely harbour town of Muxia for those that fancied it. A short dinghy ride inside the harbour, followed...
13 Dec At anchor near Muxia
After crossing Biscay quickly, we were just in time to find a sheltered bay to anchor before the expected depression came over us. ...
12 Dec Biscay without wind
Biscay without wind. It's possible! Not a breeze…I must say, it is a bit boring, to have to sail on the engine only, but whether...
