Sailing The Canary Islands
From 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.

From 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.

A 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.

From Cabo Verde’s windy anchorages to Senegal’s quiet mangroves: a fast-moving stretch of cruising, repairs, and the trade-offs of life afloat.

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

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

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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