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Sailing into the Unexpected: From Melilla to Morocco

Changing the Plan Mid-Course When I first mapped out the journey west, Morocco wasn’t even on the list.In my mind, the route was straightforward: stop in Gibraltar or maybe La Línea, the Spanish town next to it, then find a good anchorage somewhere along the Spanish coast before crossing to the Canary Islands. I had been to Morocco before—several times. And from a sailor’s perspective, it had never felt like an easy place. Regulations, unclear… Read More »Sailing into the Unexpected: From Melilla to Morocco

We Actually Sailed to Africa

Africa has been a dream destination for as long as I can remember.And for those of you who’ve known me a while, you know… it’s been a bit of a love-hate relationship. That’s why I’m especially glad that Nike convinced me to take the southern route this time—to sail along the African coast instead of hugging the Spanish mainland.Especially after seeing Gibraltar and Barbate on my last trip to the Canaries, this felt like the… Read More »We Actually Sailed to Africa