Sailing Fabule
During our stay in Nazaré, the conditions for the formation of spectacular waves were met twice. Needless to say that these same conditions were not favorable for our navigation. On the other hand, it gave us the opportunity to visit beautiful places. Nazaré Nazaré is known for its fishing tradition. At the height of Portuguese […]
During our stay in Cascais near Lisbon, we explored Portugal’s history and culture. Then, thanks to a short window of favorable winds, we sailed to Nazaré. Navigators opening the sea trading routes (Lisbon) Spending a day in Lisbon, we learned a lot at the Maritime Museum, located in the west wing of the Mosterio dos […]
After spending 5 lovely months in Madeira, we were exited to be on the move again. We had prepared the boat and tested the equipement with a journey to Islas Desertas. We were ready. Therefore, when a weather window appeared for a 4 day sail to mainland Portugal, we took it. We are now in […]
Right in time to enjoy the holiday vibe on Madeira, 3 other Boréal boats visited our marina: Leonida and Pould’O (on their way to the Canaries) and Olicécante (ex. Juan Sa Bulan, one of the first models initially owned by Boréal’s founder). With Lolita (on their way to the Mediterranean) and Fabule, there were 5 […]
Madère se situe sur la route de l’Atlantique et il n’est pas rare que des bateaux arrivent durant la nuit en provenance du Portugal ou de la France, faisant escale avant de continuer vers les Canaries. Et hier matin, c’est avec surprise que nous avons découvert un Imoca du Vendée Globe en tête de notre […]
When approaching Madeira, we could mainly see clouds clinging to the volcanic mountain peaks. We were curious to discover this island known for its fantastic landscapes, tasty wine and mild climate. Little did we know that we would end up staying for the winter. Go where the wind will take you The wind was blowing […]
The Azores are the hiker’s paradise. From the easy stroll along the coast to the steep climb of Pico, there is something for every taste. We enjoyed discovering the beautiful landscapes along the way. Lava arches Just a few steps away from the village of Velas are impressive lava formations. The anchorage is located next […]
Like many other sailboats, we wanted to explore a group of 5 islands not far from each other, creating an ideal area for island hopping. The challenge was to find secure places allowing us to stay long enough to visit and work. Leaving homebase Terceira As described in our previous post, we loved our stay […]
Meaning “third” in Portuguese, Tercera was the third island to be discovered by the Infante D. Henrique. In addtion, it is the third island in order of size. Our local guide, Philippe, likes to add that it also has to do with the holy trinity. And indeed, the bishopric of the Azores was created in […]
After fantasizing about the Azores during the passage, the approach to the port of Ponta Delgada offered a puzzling view: urban city line with an ungracious high-rise building, military vessels, shipping boats and a cruise ship busy in the harbor while airplanes were taking off or arriving to the nearby airport. Fortunately, we stayed long […]