Sailing Fabule
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 […]
Here we go! The elements are finally gathered for us to embark on the crossing to the Azores: (1) Fabule is ready. (2) The captain and crew are motivated and healthy. Our daughter Romaine joins us for this passage, which will greatly help us for the watches and contribute to the joyful atmosphere. (3) The […]