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Finding Shelter — and a Surprise Festival

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After a few days anchored off the coast, right in front of massive all-inclusive hotels, we were secretly grateful for our little hideaway aboard Santana. From out there, we could watch the shoreline with resort entertainment activity — while enjoying our own quiet, floating world. But peace never lasts long when the swell moves in. Forecasts promised enormous huge rolling toward the south of Gran Canaria, so we started searching for a more protected spot.… Read More »Finding Shelter — and a Surprise Festival

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