Crossing the Atlantic – Day One
Comfortable start to the passage – eating proper food, too. Establishing passage routines.
By Location
Valle Gran Rey
Stunning cliff-face skyline provides the setting for a secure anchorage off a lovely little town. We spent a wonderful couple of weeks here and exploring inland a little.
Passage Pasito Blanco, Gran Canaria to Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera
Wonderful sail. Experimenting with twin headsails (success), stargazing with Arthur, ringing in the New Year off the South coast of Tenerife.
Pasito Blanco
Spent longer than planned anchored off this somewhat dull, but pretty enough, private urbanisation. Christmas visits from Nana B and Gordon; lots of swimming.
Arrecife towards St Lucia… via Pasito Blanco
Atlantic crossing aborted for now after a couple of minor boat problems. Lovely passage, though 🙂
Arrecife
Three months in the boatyard – lots of work done on the boat, and we figure it’s a good idea to cross an Ocean.
Pasito Blanco to Isla de Lobos
Sailing against the trade winds…. not fun.
Pasito Blanco
Secure and sheltered anchorage just outside the marina. Family-boats about! Lots of swimming.
Morro Jable
Secure anchorage sheltered from the North and North-East (in lightish conditions). Tourist-spot with a long beautiful beach.
Gran Tarajal to Morro Jable
Be aware of the wind speeds in this area (ignore the forecasts, listen to locals) – fun sailing in flat conditions with light-ish background winds.