Cape Verde to the Canaries (01 April to 22 April 2023, 22 days)

By Marcin Wojtyczka

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The Cape Verde islands made a big impression on us. Wonderful people, a great mix of African and Portuguese culture, super year-round weather, great hiking opportunities and incredible nature. We spent 10 days sailing around this beautiful archipelago before making a 9 days passage to the Canaries.

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The trip was amazing. We’ve seen dolphins, turtles, whales, and even an owl. We’ve navigated using celestial navigation and swimming in the middle of the Atlantic. We’ve discovered the lost knowledge of El Hierro and learned loads about navigation, weather, and boat handling.

Sailing from Cape Verde to the Canaries is not a gentlemen’s task. On this route, you constantly pound against wind and current. But the adventurous crew made a fantastic job and everyone arrived safe and sound.

Thanks to everyone joining the trip and for making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Crew

Leg 1: Around Cape Verde

Ania - Poland
Richard - Australia
Marc - Switzerland
Daniela - Austria
Christa - Italy
Janette - USA
Maria - Poland
Neil - UK

Leg 2: Cape Verde to Tenerfie

Richard - Australia
Neil - UK
Clement - Hong Kong
Goran - Croatia
Johann - Germany
Mike - Ireland
Colin - Canada
Alex - Netherlands
Maija - Belgium

Skipper

Marcin Wojtyczka

Leg 1 (304 NM)

Visited: Palmeira (Sal) - Santa Maria (Sal) - Sal Rei (Boavista) - Tarrafal (Sao Nicolau) - Santa Luzia - Tarrafal de Monte Trigo (Sao Antao) - Mindelo (Sao Vicence)