Birthday Trip to Santo Antão: Valleys, Grogue, Chaos
A delayed birthday escape to Santo Antão: Paul Valley, a drone crash, and 10am grogue—Cabo Verde at its best.

A delayed birthday escape to Santo Antão: Paul Valley, a drone crash, and 10am grogue—Cabo Verde at its best.

Anchored off São Nicolau, I look back on betrayal, burnout, and reset—plus where Santana is headed next.

A personal update from the Canary Islands about sailing plans, change, and the open question of what comes next — at sea and in life. Alternative (more reflective): From El Hierro to future crossings — a personal reflection on choices, uncertainty, and what it means to decide what’s next.

A New Year’s adventure through Morocco’s mountains — cold nights, shared moments, and memories that linger long after the journey ends.

Why I’m currently not sailing — a personal update about pauses, priorities, and what it means to step back from life at sea.

A sailing update from Elba to Corsica and onward to Marseille — covering miles, conditions, and the rhythm of moving west.
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