Teide and Anna Farewell 😥
2. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
On the way back to Joyvela we tackled the center of the Island with Teide, a 3500m high volcano. We drove up long winding, narrow roads. Through burned woods from wildfires of the last years. TheWeiterlesen
Boat polish and los Christianos
3. Oktober 2023 in Spanien
Marc, John and I did the polish port side and the parts of the deck to get Joyvela look new and shiny. That took us most of the day. Thomas went through his provisions to have an overview of what isWeiterlesen
Road trip with crew around Tenerife
4. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Waiting for the spare parts from Selden
Pilot books America found +Iridium up
5. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Rigger finally here but no spare parts😔
6. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We have to stay over the weekend
Marc Gooseneck repair / Boat Balancing
7. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Rigg check - Paella🤩 and long walk!
8. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Hopefully last sunrise in Tenerife!
9. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
The spare parts for the mast should finally arrive on Tenerife today🤞 and get installed immediately.
Will leave towards Cabo Verde ⛵🌊after the Rigger finishes his work.
Finally!!!!!! Boat is ready🎉
9. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Rigger came late but did a great job together with Marc.
First unexpected guests!🐦⬛🦑
10. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A little bird was taking a break on Joyvela. He got immediately accommodated by our chef with water an bread crumbs. He left us after a few ours of entertainment.
The squid was found on deck andWeiterlesen
Nice sailing day 😎!!!
10. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We could sail the most time of the day and the waves were comfortable. Wind will pick up over night and we will be fast 🌬️🌬️🌬️.
Speedrecord of the Leg💪
11. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Shortly before reefing and get the code 0 down.
Then new speed record before 🌅
Wind slows down and another Guest🎣🐟
11. Oktober 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Johns birthday and Gennaker Butterfly 🦋
12. Oktober 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
It is getting hot🥵
12. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The wind died down during the early afternoon and we had to get sails down. Forecast is not looking good for us. Apparent wind almost 0 on the boat and we sweating like hell. The next 2 days should beWeiterlesen
First real fish!!!🎣
13. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
New lore paid off. Marc and the captain catched our first fish a nice Mahi Mahi though rather small😊
First fish on the Plate
13. Oktober 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Beautiful sunset and delicious dinner!
13. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
No wind so still motoring😔
2000 miles ⛵ and Cape Verde in side
14. Oktober 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Land hoooooo! 🏝️⛰️
14. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
After almost 5 days we see land again. The rock San Antao.
Mindelo here we go!
14. Oktober 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We arrived earlier than expected and we are sweating like hell! Checked in the marina and got a good spot. We have a nice breeze going on the boat what makes it bearable🥵.
Finally some internet!
15. Oktober 2023 in Kap Verde ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Random sights from my morning run!
16. Oktober 2023 in Kap Verde ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Ready for leaving
16. Oktober 2023 in Kap Verde ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
Bye bye Cabo Verde!
16. Oktober 2023 in Kap Verde ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
Was a short but nice and efficient stop here in Mindelo.