flohjoeAfter 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.
flohjoeSailing 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.
flohjoeNike 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.
flohjoeAfter 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.
flohjoeFrom 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.
flohjoeA 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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