Champagne Sailing, Fiesta Fiesta & Camino We had planned to stop at Laredo for its beautiful sandy beach and stunning coastline, to spend a couple of days in the sun and hiking in the mountains.… Read More »Step 39: sweet waiting time in Laredo

Between big city life, buddy-boating and feeling “overprikkeld” We had made it to Bilbao, or rather its fancy suburb at the river mouth Getxo. We were greeted upon arrival by a friendly harbour master who… Read More »Step 38: from Getxo to Bilbao

Shelter from wind and wave Seeking refuge from the wind, rain and swell. We were bound for Bilbao initially, but the Atlantic showed us once more that travelling by sailboat means having ideas rather than… Read More »Step 37: Refugee in Lekeitia

As a German proverb goes “Unverhofft kommt oft” Welcome to the foodie-paradise! In German we say “unverhofft kommt oft”. Unexpected things often happen, and when they do, they are usually meant to happen. Our stop… Read More »Step 36: “unverhofft kommt oft” – Getaria

Nothing but Ocean Our first crossing: 2 days and 1 night at sea. An emotional rollercoaster and major milestone. We were stalling a bit before attempting to sail across this infamously known part of Atlantic… Read More »Step 34: Biscay Crossing

Our Gateway to Biscay Les Sables D‘Olonne heart of the Vendée region and known as starting point for its famous single handed around the globe sail race. We knew that this place was special due… Read More »Step 33: Les Sables d’Olonne

Is this Greece?! We arrived on Île d’Yeu after one of those longer 10hrs trips from Piriac-sur-Mer. Ready for spending the upcoming summer days on a quiet charming island. We did not really know what… Read More »Step 32: L’Île-d’Yeu

Lunch spot with a view and a perfect stopover for the night. While the summer weather was treating us with beautiful sunshine and limited wind, we decided to have a stopover for lunch and a… Read More »Step 31: Île d’Houat & Piriac sur Mer

The beautiful island. Belle Île en Mer, the name sets the tone. It is the largest island off the coast of Brittany and one is welcomed upon arrival from sea by a massive citadel and… Read More »Step 30: Belle Île … it’s in the name

City-life has us back for a short while! We love city life and all it has to offer: good coffee (finally) as well as a young hipster vibe with its modern restaurants and bars. Lorient… Read More »Step 29: Lorient