Sep 2023 – Apr 2024

Trip of a lifetime

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- Day 21
- Monday, October 2, 2023 at 2:06 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 2,344 m
- Spain Teide 28.255675, -16.62486928°15’20” N 16°37’30” W
Teide and Anna Farewell 😥
October 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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. The landscape on the plateau is so surreal and harsh, like a Mars surface. But so beautiful and special.

We arrived on the boat in the afternoon where we had a farewell drink for Anna, who left on a plane in the evening 😢Read more
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- Day 22
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 9:54 PM
- Altitude: 6 m
- Spain Playa de las Vistas 28.052326, -16.72314128°3’8” N 16°43’23” W
Boat polish and los Christianos
October 3, 2023 in Spain
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 is on board.

We are waiting for the spare parts of the holding for the Selden mast. No reply. Very unprofessional.

In the evening we decided to get out of the marina to los cristianos for drinks and a steak house. 🍻

Was a big success🎉Read more
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 2:56 PM
- ☁️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 559 m
- Spain La Tierra del Trigo 28.360653, -16.79710828°21’38” N 16°47’50” W
Road trip with crew around Tenerife
October 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Waiting for the spare parts from Selden
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- Day 24
- Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11:52 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Spain Marina San Miguel 28.019244, -16.61430628°1’9” N 16°36’52” W
Pilot books America found +Iridium up
October 5, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
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- Day 25
- Friday, October 6, 2023 at 2:11 PM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 23 m
- Spain Marina San Miguel 28.025697, -16.61568328°1’33” N 16°36’56” W
Rigger finally here but no spare parts😔
October 6, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We have to stay over the weekend
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- Day 26
- Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 12:18 PM
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- Spain Marina San Miguel 28.019392, -16.61434728°1’10” N 16°36’52” W
Marc Gooseneck repair / Boat Balancing
October 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
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- Day 27
- Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 3:23 PM
- ☁️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- Spain El Abrigo 28.029106, -16.59421128°1’45” N 16°35’39” W
Rigg check - Paella🤩 and long walk!
October 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
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- Day 28
- Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:57 AM
- ☁️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Spain El Abrigo 28.028867, -16.59396428°1’44” N 16°35’38” W
Hopefully last sunrise in Tenerife!
October 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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- Day 28
- Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5:52 PM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Spain Marina San Miguel 28.019183, -16.61371928°1’9” N 16°36’49” W
Finally!!!!!! Boat is ready🎉
October 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Rigger came late but did a great job together with Marc.
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- Day 29
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 10:13 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 26.455614, -17.13932526°27’20” N 17°8’22” W
First unexpected guests!🐦‍⬛🦑
October 10, 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 and immediately used for fishingRead more
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- Day 29
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 12:24 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 26.263517, -17.25235326°15’49” N 17°15’8” W
Nice sailing day 😎!!!
October 10, 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 🌬️🌬️🌬️.
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- Day 30
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:07 AM
- 🌬 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 24.481358, -18.11269724°28’53” N 18°6’46” W
Speedrecord of the Leg💪
October 11, 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Shortly before reefing and get the code 0 down.
Then new speed record before 🌅
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- Day 30
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2:48 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Nordatlantik 23.732564, -18.7155523°43’57” N 18°42’56” W
Wind slows down and another Guest🎣🐟
October 11, 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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- Day 31
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:17 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Nordatlantik 22.210767, -20.16778122°12’39” N 20°10’4” W
Johns birthday and Gennaker Butterfly 🦋
October 12, 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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- Day 31
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 4:18 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 21.603572, -20.73871721°36’13” N 20°44’19” W
It is getting hot🥵
October 12, 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 be same motoring and no wind 🌬️😔Read more
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- Day 32
- Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:17 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 19.923717, -22.30607819°55’25” N 22°18’22” W
First real fish!!!🎣
October 13, 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😊
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- Day 32
- Friday, October 13, 2023 at 2:38 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Nordatlantik 19.532989, -22.66416919°31’59” N 22°39’51” W
First fish on the Plate
October 13, 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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- Day 32
- Friday, October 13, 2023 at 8:08 PM
- 🌙 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 18.995561, -23.15240818°59’44” N 23°9’9” W
Beautiful sunset and delicious dinner!
October 13, 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
No wind so still motoring😔
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- Day 33
- Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:03 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Nordatlantik 17.821486, -24.17770317°49’17” N 24°10’40” W
2000 miles ⛵ and Cape Verde in side
October 14, 2023, Nordatlantik ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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- Day 33
- Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 3:46 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 17.207458, -24.73931417°12’27” N 24°44’22” W
Land hoooooo! 🏝️⛰️
October 14, 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
After almost 5 days we see land again. The rock San Antao.
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- Day 33
- Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:25 PM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 16.949214, -24.96827816°56’57” N 24°58’6” W
Mindelo here we go!
October 14, 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🥵.
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- Day 34
- Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 11:57 AM
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- Cape Verde Custom House Pier (historical)16.886138, -24.98876216°53’10” N 24°59’20” W
Finally some internet!
October 15, 2023 in Cape Verde ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
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- Day 35
- Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:24 AM
- 🌙 28 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Cape Verde Pontinha 16.888794, -24.99295316°53’20” N 24°59’35” W
Random sights from my morning run!
October 16, 2023 in Cape Verde ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
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- Day 35
- Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:21 PM
- 🌬 31 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- Cape Verde Custom House Pier (historical)16.886103, -24.98876116°53’10” N 24°59’20” W
Ready for leaving
October 16, 2023 in Cape Verde ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
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- Day 35
- Monday, October 16, 2023 at 1:58 PM
- 🌬 31 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Cape Verde Porto Grande 16.892894, -25.01666416°53’34” N 25°0’60” W
Bye bye Cabo Verde!
October 16, 2023 in Cape Verde ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
Was a short but nice and efficient stop here in Mindelo.
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