travel stories & updates
Building our Dinghy somewhere in Africa
After our dinghy was stolen in Palmeira, we tried replacing it—then decided to build our own in Mindelo. A scrappy one-week stitch-and-glue Spindrift build in a cramped garage, with cracks, fixes, fiberglass, and a nesting dinghy cut in two.
Sailing from Sal to Sao Nicolau
Sailing overnight from Sal to São Nicolau turns rough with cross seas and a failing autopilot—then Cape Verde rewards us with Carriçal, a quiet fishing village and green volcanic valleys.
Tenerife to Sal: Our Longest Passage So Far
Nike is back aboard and we sail from Tenerife to Sal, Cabo Verde—our longest passage yet. The forecast lied, the seas got rough, and landfall in Palmeira felt like pure relief.
Watermaker Lessons After 1.5 Years on a Sailboat
After 1.5 years running a DIY Octopus Watermaker with a Kärcher pump, we share what worked, what broke, and the key lessons on placement, power, and daily use.
Sailing The Canary Islands
From Tenerife to La Gomera: a fast, windy crossing through the acceleration zone, then calm anchorages near Playa de Santiago and a hidden bay of cliffs, caves, and quiet magic.
A Surprise In Tenerife
A viewer shout in Tenerife turns into a day trip with Alberto up to Mount Teide. Volcano landscapes, rolling clouds, and the magic of unexpected connection.
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