Day 6 – Friday 29th
Whilst eating supper on Wed evening at sunset, we were treated to a real show. A shoal of large fish, each about 1 metre long, came close and were leaping … Continue reading
Day 3 – Wed 27th
It came as something of a relief to leave the marina and get out to sea again. A massed start makes for good spectator viewing, but was let down by … Continue reading
Signing out of Las Palmas!
With the last shopping done, we head out today on the big one. The first challenge is already heading our way with a high pressure system blocking our route, meaning … Continue reading
Briefings
The organisers of the ARC Rally are great at getting good and knowledgeable luminaries to talk about their experience and offer advice. However after 2 days of hearing about dismasting, … Continue reading
Vittles
Ever tried working out how much food you need in a month, on the basis that you will never get to the shops? It is not too easy! Reducing the … Continue reading
Crew & Stowaways
The ARC Rally sees various changes in Las Palmas. With so 250 extra yachts in the harbour, it attracts all sorts of animal converge to try and seek passage. These … Continue reading
Sailing to the start
After a wearying journey with all the gear, it was so good to be back on Freebooter! A quick visit to the adjacent supermarket to start the provisioning, with now … Continue reading
Final Prep
Despite having overloaded the boat when we left the UK, there always seems to be a shedload of ‘stuff’ to take out with the inevitable Ryanair challenge. Somehow we need … Continue reading
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