19th April 2026

Hi from hot and sunny Saint Martin,

In the lagoon at Saint Martin

After an uneventful crossing of the Atlantic on the downhill route via Tenerife and Mindelo in the Cape Verde to Martinique it is time to head home to the Azores. I spent about 1 month in Martinique in various anchorages and did lots of swimming and canoeing - basically doing the tourist thing and visiting old stomping grounds.

16 November, 7 Setkas preparing to leave Portimao, Portugal

In Santa Cruz, Tenerife.  Most comfortable and coolest position on the boat, lying on the floor with feet out the hatch.

Between Tenerife and Cabo Verde

Arrival in Cape Verdes

400 miles SW of Cape Verdes

Martinique

Kayaking to the laundry

I had a pleasant sail to Saint Martin and settled into the waiting for spring game. Inside the lagoon for shopping and partying and on the North coast for snorkeling and chilling on anchor.

Port Royale, Saint Martin

Once upon a time, nearly 40 years ago, Lagoon Cruises was here.  Now just mangroves.

The time to leave has arrived and all stocked up with food and water for 45 days and some extra.

Hopefully if the starlink keeps working and I'm not too lazy there should be a daily update for those who are interested.