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Sunday 2nd of August 2026. Fuerteventura.

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https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:10574183 I have dropped anchor in Morro Jable. 150 miles, 36 hours. An arduous trip. The winds here are ferocious but sometimes there is no avoiding them. I have a flight booked from Fuerteventura so had to make the crossing at some point.

Friday 31st of July. Tenerife. On the way to Fuertaventura.

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Tuesday 28th of July 2026. La Gomera marina. booked in for 3 nights.

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https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:10574183 On my way to Fuerteventura. I'll have to pick my moments between the strong winds to get there.

Monday 27th of July 2026. Anchored at La Gomera.

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Monday 13th of July 2026. El Hierro.

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https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:10574183 Safely tied up in Puerto de la Estaca marina where I will stay for the next 10 days at least. My sister Carmel arrives on Thursday for 4 or 5 days and I have a one day free diving course to do. Estaca marina, El Hierro. Beautiful marina only half full of boats, dead quiet except when the ferry arrives and only €9 per night. A frenchman arrived this morning, singlehanded in a 40ish foot trimaran. I asked him where was he going to watch the game tonight and he didn't know what I was talking about. I will watch it on my tablet and sadly also the game tomorrow. There is a town nearby but the bus timetable doesn't suit and though they have bars they might not have televisions - just joking. Sunday 19th of July 2026. The View from the top of El Hierro. The one day free diving course was brilliant. After one day I was able to do this, swim 10 metres at 5 metres depth (the video of me...

Sunday 12th of July 2026. Stopped at La Gomera on my way to El Hierro.

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https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:10574183 A very nice and popular anchorage with from the looks of it, many people living aboard full time. A fine anchorage, except for this.

Saturday 11th of July 2026. England vs Norway.

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https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:10574183 I need to find somewhere to watch the match before going any further.