Porto Santo to Graciosa

A further 270nm to reach Graciosa in the Canary Islands. Consistent 15 knots from the NE made for an easy 2-day passage without any dramas.

Arriving in the Playa Francesca anchorage felt like a colossal achievement. The Canary Islands represents the end of the first ‘leg’ of our journey, a destination that seemed so distant when we panned this journey on our kitchen table many, many moons ago.

Our very busy anchorage in Graciosa as everyone heads south to catch the trade winds

We are proud to have arrived with the boat (almost) intact and with two happy and healthy boys who have established their sea legs and who are turning into accomplished, savvy sailors. As for their parents, we are tired and could really do with a shower, but we are happy that we’ve made it this far, that we’re still talking to each other and that we’re all still keen to venture further.

Time now though to catch up with visiting family and to prep the boat for the big passages to come.