Expedition to find fresh shrimp on the market and make the formalities of exit from the State of Paraïba. And yes, we finally decided to move and join Salvador de Bahia for the end of year celebrations. We leave with Jacques and go up the village street to the station. Objective, take…
We take advantage of these few days to discover a village (with Sam and Jacques) on the other side of the river, behind mangroves and palm trees. To go there we take a boat with 13 People on board + a bicycle. It goes at full speed , at the wave of water to another…
The marina of Jacaré village After 12 Crossing days (See daily details in the section “Map / Logbook”), We arrive on Saturday 4 December at the marina of Jacaré village, in northeastern Brazil in the state of Paraiba. It is located on the banks of a river surrounded by mangroves… and it's well known!!!…
Leaving the island of Sao Nicolau we catch a tuna (Bonito?) Red of 65 cm. Last official stop in Mindelo on the island of Soa Vincente – the only marina in Cape Verde. We go there 4 days to fill up with water, fuel and refuelling for the Atlantic crossing. We there…
After a good night's sleep at the Port of Tarrafal, We all feel (Philippe, Stephane, Valerie, Christian and myself – Nathalie) ” fresh as roach ” – we meet Alssis at 9:30 am , Driver D’ aluguer (definition: Livestock pickup without suspension) which leads us to the famous trail in Fajal (the one we…
Hibiscus at anchor in Palmiero Arrival at anchor in Palmeira ,typical village of the” Cabo Verde” where the notion of time does not exist.. As soon as we arrive ashore , The atmosphere is warm and festive…a contrast “gripping” with the Canary Islands. Fishermen rush to shuck fish on rocks in order to sell them quickly to…
The wind is constant between 15 and 20 nodes coming more or less from the Northeast. It's almost tailwind. Roughly 150 miles traveled every day. From time to time a small gust to 30 Nodes, Just to remind us to stay alert. Oh, yes, I was going to forget, two days ago…
We leave La Gomera without a “Wind fart” and a sea of oil. Only a few dolphins and our bow break this mirror. After about forty miles we arrive at El Hierro – the southernmost Canary Island. The top of the lava cliffs is in the clouds, which gives an aspect…