January 2018

The 28th of January was the birthday of mate Kiel. So, at breakfast the garlands were up and we song ‘Happy Birthday’. As crew you always know something is going to happen...

When the guest came back from their expedition on the island of Santiago, we started the BBQ with delicious fresh fish. The next morning, we had time to enjoy ourselves. ...

The new journey has begun. After a quiet first night on board, it was time to leave. We hoisted the anchors and set the first sails. Soon a pod of dolphins came by, so the ...

At last, a little less wind, like we already mentioned in our previous update. And fortunately it stayed like this. Wit a descending 5 and 4 Bft, we went with full sails. ...

We have just left Boa Vista for the last leg of this voyage. The wind has decreased to an agreeable level. The first sails have been hoisted and we will shut down the main ...

The wind keeps on going. We were also surprised by strong gusts of wind at the anchor place of São Nicolau, usually the quietest spot in Cape Verde. Once we even blown off...

While our guests were climbing the crater on the island Santo Antão, we met August, the captain of the 'Azart', the Ship of Fools. It was great to see them again. The ...

In record time, we sailed from Santiago to Sao Vincente. It was spectacular sailing, but unfortunately not everyone could enjoy it because besides the hard wind there were ...

Let’s call it start-up problems, because the start of the voyage did not go very smooth. We waited for hours before we could go through customs. But there are worse things ...

Trainee Jan ten Dam ends his reports:
"Januari 9th. All good things do end, so does this trip. But it was worthwhile. We have been sailing all the way from Tenerife to ...