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Finding Shelter — and a Surprise Festival
32 2 min
Canary Islands cruisingCruising life+10

Finding Shelter — and a Surprise Festival

Finding shelter in southern Gran Canaria led us to a hidden anchorage, a local fishermen’s festival, and one of those rare sailing moments you can’t plan.

flohjoe
flohjoe
13/10/2025
Sailing Further South
21 1 min
Atlantic sailing routesUTL season 8+10

Sailing Further South

Sailing south through Fuerteventura, we anchor by wild dunes, meet inspiring sailors, and prepare for our Canary Islands crossing to Gran Canaria.

flohjoe
flohjoe
04/09/2025
Reaching the Canary Islands in January
15 2 min
Canary IslandsLa Graciosa+4

Reaching the Canary Islands in January

After 450 nautical miles from Morocco, we made landfall in La Graciosa. Quiet anchorages, tricky swells, and the beauty of Canary Islands cruising.

flohjoe
flohjoe
25/07/2025