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Birthday Trip to Santo Antão: Valleys, Grogue, Chaos

Birthday Trip to Santo Antão: Valleys, Grogue, Chaos

flohjoe
Published on: 05/02/2026

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

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End-of-Year Reflection from a Sailboat in Cabo Verde

End-of-Year Reflection from a Sailboat in Cabo Verde

flohjoe
Published on: 03/01/2026

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

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Life Between Islands — When Sailing Is Simple

Life Between Islands — When Sailing Is Simple

flohjoe
Published on: 23/10/2025

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.

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Finding Shelter — and a Surprise Festival

Finding Shelter — and a Surprise Festival

flohjoe
Published on: 13/10/2025

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.

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Switching Roles — Sailing South in Gran Canaria

Switching Roles — Sailing South in Gran Canaria

flohjoe
Published on: 09/10/2025

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

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A Smooth Day Sail from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria

A Smooth Day Sail from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria

flohjoe
Published on: 06/09/2025

A calm day sail from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria — steady winds, easy seas, and reflections on sailing life in the Canary Islands.

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