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Life Between Islands — When Sailing Is Simple
29 1 min
Atlantic sailing routesCruising lifestyle+12

Life Between Islands — When Sailing Is Simple

A calm 40-mile sail from Gran Canaria to Tenerife — flat seas, full sails, and the quiet beauty of simple sailing life in the Canary Islands.

flohjoe
flohjoe
23/10/2025
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
Switching Roles — Sailing South in Gran Canaria
34 2 min
PatreonSantana+4

Switching Roles — Sailing South in Gran Canaria

Sailing south around Gran Canaria, we switch roles at the helm. A story about trust, teamwork, and learning to steer through change — together.

flohjoe
flohjoe
09/10/2025
Surfing the Canaries
17 2 min
UTL season 8Update+4

Surfing the Canaries

Cruise the Canary Islands with us — from La Graciosa to Isla de Lobos — facing rolly anchorages, wild weather, and unforgettable beauty along the way.

flohjoe
flohjoe
13/08/2025
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