Fins & Feathers
We filled our fuel tanks and jerry cans before leaving Agadir, not least as it was only 65p a litre! Heading off on another 250nm passage, it was a case … Continue reading
Marrakesh
The very name raises all sorts of images, probably most of aging hippies with hash-addled bodies and minds. One can imagine how it might have been in the 1960s, but … Continue reading
Across Morocco
The plan was to catch a bus to Marrakesh, spend a couple of days there before Suky and Max flew back to the UK and we sailed for the Canaries. … Continue reading
Agadir
Sailing the 200nm down to Agadir was further than we had intended to do for the next hop. However we had heard that Safi and Essaouira were both small and … Continue reading
El Jadida
Our second port of call was El Jadida. This is very different to Mohammedia, being a seaside resort as well as a fishing harbour. There was no response on the … Continue reading
Mohammedia
Our first port of call on a different continent! Mohammedia is effectively North Casablanca, and is commercial port. The facilities there are confined to a yacht club with 2 small … Continue reading
Challenges!
After our experience with the suicidal cruising chute off Portugal, one lesson learnt was that having a sewing machine on board could be really handy. Having duly bought one of ebay, … Continue reading
Morocco!
After setting off, within a few hours we encountered a huge pod of dolphins, a great omen. Africa is just over 200 miles from Portugal, but what a difference it … Continue reading
Heading back to the boat
Since leaving Freebooter ashore at the end of June, life became very hectic. After less than a day at home, it was off to South Africa for another … Continue reading
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