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22. februar 2026 · 30 min · 122K visninger · Cape Verde

Crew reaches for mooring buoy near Cape Verde

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After an 800-nautical-mile passage from Europe, the crew of a four-person sailing vessel arrived at the island of Sal in the Cape Verde archipelago.0:31 Upon arrival at night, the crew anchored in 8 meters of water, but the anchor became fouled in a rocky gap, requiring Thilo to dive and manually release it.3:38 Local authorities and boatmen advised against anchoring in the bay due to the rocky, rubble-strewn seabed, prompting the crew to secure a mooring buoy instead.7:14 The process of picking up the mooring required precise maneuvering in high winds and tight quarters near other vessels.6:37 The crew spent their first days clearing customs, exploring the local village, and participating in a local fish festival.15:16 Thilo also utilized the windy conditions for kitesurfing, noting the challenging Atlantic swell.23:21 The crew emphasized the local "no stress" cultural motto while navigating the logistics of island arrival and local provisioning.29:00

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