Mango trees
After all the festivities of the Ocean Race in Mindelo, we are now on our way for the 2nd island hopping trip in Cape Verde. Early in the night...
31 January, 2023 No comment
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To São Nicolau
After our stop in Mindelo we set course for São Nicolau. The first few hours after leaving Mindelo are often a bit rough. We have...
14 January, 2023 No comment -
Ocean Race Cabo Verde
After the guests of our first Island-Hopping trip disembarked in Palmeira, the Oosterschelde sailed to Mindelo, with only our...
23 January, 2023 No comment -
First Cape Verde trip
We have started the first round of our island-hopping trips in Cape Verde. The Oosterschelde and her crew have...
10 January, 2023 No comment -
Last day at sea
The last day at sea was also beautiful. A long ocean swell and a backstay wind, force 4. The tropical sun gives everyone...
03 January, 2023 No comment -
A few quiet days
And we also got those few quiet days! The wind continued to die down and the ocean became calmer and calmer....
02 January, 2023 No comment -
Happy New Year!
After a heady start to the journey, the weather is now beautiful! The sun is shining, the sea is flat and there is just...
01 January, 2023 No comment -
Progress
The low-pressure area that caused so much wind in the Canary Islands is slowly moving south and filling. Because we are also moving...
29 December, 2022 No comment -
Sailing to Cape Verde
We couldn't have planned our visit to Tenerife better. The past few days it was very windy, it rained and we were even surprised...
28 December, 2022 No comment -
Arrival Santa Cruz de Tenerife
We are in Marina Santa Cruz. A nice place near the city center. We arrived the 24th after an early departure from La Gomera....
26 December, 2022 No comment -
Machico, Madeira
I didn't know that so many people travel to Madeira! About 5 planes per hour land at the airport near the town of Machico, ...
22 December, 2022 No comment -
Madeira
After going on engine for a day and a half because the wind was completely gone, we are now sailing again on our way to Madeira....
18 December, 2022 No comment -
Waves come, waves go
How is it to sleep in a washing machine? Well, the answer to this question is easy: it is quite a challenge, sleeping on a...
15 December, 2022 No comment -
Update by Ruth
There was a day ashore in the lovely harbour town of Muxia for those that fancied it. A short dinghy ride inside the harbour, followed...
14 December, 2022 No comment -
At anchor near Muxia
After crossing Biscay quickly, we were just in time to find a sheltered bay to anchor before the expected depression came over us. ...
13 December, 2022 No comment
