From Marina to Horizon, A Journey with the ARC+
As I sit here, surrounded by the gentle lull of the sea, I can’t help but feel like I’m living in a real-life sequel to The Odyssey. But instead of a Greek hero, I find myself aboard a vessel, not…
Embracing the Unknown: Our ARC+ Expedition
As I sit there in the heart of Las Palmas marina, surrounded by the salty breeze and the buzz of anticipation, I can’t help but feel like I’m living in the midst of a maritime fairytale. Its officially the grand…
Navigating Provisions and Palates on the High Seas.
Ahoy there, culinary adventurers of the high seas! Let’s talk about the glamorous world of provisioning for an Atlantic odyssey and a Caribbean escapade. Now, provisioning might sound like a fancy term for raiding the pantry, but when you’re embarking…
Sweat, Laughter, and Childhood friend: A Pre-ARC Adventure
As the sun beats down relentlessly on the bustling marina in Las Palmas, the atmosphere is charged with excitement as more ARC and ARC+ boats make their way into port. The pontoon is a hive of activity, with crews feverishly…
“A Tourist Tale of Triumph, Pools, and Provisions”
Greetings, fellow earthlings! Guess who’s back? That’s right, the prodigal traveler Ian has returned, and the gang is ready to hit the tourist scene with a vengeance! After a mere 10 days of hiatus, we decided to unleash our inner…
“Prep and Perseverance: A Lone Sailor’s Journey in Las Palmas
Ahoy, my seafaring companions! – we’re in Las Palmas, a merry haven where the sea breeze whispers tales of camaraderie and the notorious mold that seems to appear like magic. Ian has left my alone to gallivants back home for…
“High Seas Hilarity: Navigating the Canaries with Laughter and Quirky Antics”
Launching into the Canaries was like entering a sitcom episode, complete with a quirky crew, unpredictable twists, and a boatload of laughter. We bid Portugal farewell with the boat fully prepped, friends in tow, and enough frozen food to make…
“Sailing Shenanigans: A Tale from Lanzarote to Las Palmas”
“Sailing Shenanigans: A Tale from Lanzarote to Las Palmas” Oh, darling readers, buckle up because our seafaring saga from Lanzarote to Las Palmas is quite the rollercoaster – or should I say, sailercoaster? Picture this: two intrepid souls, a boat,…
“Voyage from Vigo to Lanzarote, or that we thought.
“Voyage from Vigo to Lanzarote: A Thrilling Tale of Dolphins, Whales, and a Daring Diversion to Cascais” As the sun set on our final day in Vigo, the anticipation for our journey to the Canaries heightened. The day was a…
“Sailing around Galician: A Peculiar Odyssey Around Caramiñal, Spain
Ahoy there, seafaring jesters! Our next stop was: A Pobra do Caramiñal, where the sea breeze is as refreshing as the humuor in our misadventures. Setting sail from Caramiñal, my trusty crew (aka me, myself, and Ian) embarked on a…
