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Post by sailbleu on Apr 25, 2018 5:39:06 GMT
It’s time to move on for us , after having spent 4 years in the Med. we’re heading west .
First pitstop will be the Canaries where we would like to stay for atleast 1 year , probably 2 . Then seek some adventures on the Cape Verde’s and get to the other side of the pond .
Could anyone help us out and recommend a nice marina on one of the Canary islands ? If possible with an (Ryanair) airport close by .
Thanks
Regards
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raythesailor
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Posts: 12 
Jeanneau Model: Jen 45.2,
Yacht Name: Josephine
Country: British
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Post by raythesailor on Apr 25, 2018 6:28:38 GMT
San Miguel marina on Teneriefe is only a 15 min drive from the airport.
Avery nice marina just south of the airport in Lanzarote, I forget its name.
The jewel in the crown in my opinion is Gomera. A great place to be and keep your boat. Fly to Teneriefe and a frequent ferry service from Los Christianos.
When cruising in the area beware of the Wind Acceleration Zones between the Islands. They do egsist. The wind can go from zero to 40Kn plus in seconds. If you see white water ahead REEF IMIDEATLY.
Sorry for any spelling mistakes !
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Post by sailbleu on Apr 26, 2018 5:52:08 GMT
Thanks Ray , that really helps .
I’m seeking advice on different levels so I’m confident a silver lining will come through .
It’s just that I don’t have pilot book yet , I do intend to buy one of course when we get to Gibraltar .
Regards
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Post by MalcolmP on Apr 26, 2018 7:19:01 GMT
, ..... when we get to Gibraltar . Regards We should be in Gibraltar too in 4 to 5 weeks time, would be great to meet 😁 |
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Post by sailbleu on Apr 27, 2018 6:11:46 GMT
Would like that Malcolm !
Unfortunately we will not arrive there before August , after having done a re-run on the Aeolian islands with the family in July .
Not sure what your plans are , but if it’s the Med. and you’re looking for a winter berth , Marina di Ragusa ( south Sicily) is more than worth to consider as an option .
You - as a Brit - will feel right at home here . Great community !
We will leave this place , after staying here for 4 years , with pain in our hearts . Malta / Gozo , Greece , the Italian islands : Aegadians , Aeolians , Linosa - Pantalleria - Lampedusa - Lampione & Tunisia ( Monastir! ) ,...........all around the corner .
But we can’t keep postponing the Carib , atleast we will be on our way starting from this year .
Regards
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Post by MalcolmP on Apr 27, 2018 6:53:20 GMT
Passing ships then 😟 after Gib we will work up the coast to Valencia for the winter. Will bear in mind your recommendation for south Sicily. Look forward to hearing more of your voyages west. Malcolm
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