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Life Between Islands — When Sailing Is Simple

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Sometimes it really can be as easy as that: flat seas, full sails, and the quiet hum of water sliding past the hull. Just sailing. From the outside, living on the ocean looks like a dream come true — the colors, the freedom, the endless horizon. And it is that, sometimes. But it’s also easy to slip into complaining. That’s the paradox of living in sync with nature: the beauty comes with dependency. We, as… Read More »Life Between Islands — When Sailing Is Simple

Sailing Further South

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We managed to steal a little time off in Fuerteventura. In Puerto del Rosario we tucked ourselves away from the swell, enjoying sunshine, catching up with friends, and exploring the island at an easy pace. Fuerteventura is also where we met Laerke from Women and the Wind — a wonderful documentary about three women who crossed the Atlantic eastbound on a 50-year-old wooden catamaran with almost no equipment. Meeting her in person and hearing parts… Read More »Sailing Further South

Nike and Floh sailing their boat Santana through high Atlantic swells in the Canary Islands.

Surfing the Canaries

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I was so happy when we finally reached the Canary Islands. I knew we wouldn’t find endless anchorages, but I was fine with one or two places to linger — some sunbathing, a swim or two, and plenty of time to catch up on work. I don’t mind working a lot. I just prefer to do it where other people go on vacation. Turns out, that wasn’t so easy. La Graciosa has almost no infrastructure.… Read More »Surfing the Canaries