Cape Verde, sailing

In the Cape Verde region, sailing away from mass tourism is possible

Cape Verde, sailing with the KAT

In the Cape Verde region we can sail on KAT or Monohuill, different yachts are used

sail along Cape Verde, dolphins

so far we have been able to observe dolphins several times at every Cape Verdean visit

impressive valleys, sail along

the landscape is for the most part very barren and yet extremely impressive

local fishermen, sail along

The local fishermen go far out to sea in these relatively small sailing boats. Unfortunately, in bad weather it sometimes happens that not everyone comes home

Sandy beach on Sao Vicente

There are several sandy beaches on Sao Vicente. In general, the coast is rather rocky and rugged

sailing with Cape Verde, originality

The life of the animals is also very meager, although they are probably much happier than in some farms in Europe

sail Cape Verde with Skippytirol

mostly good winds ensure that you can often sail really well in the Cape Verde region. There is a jet effect between the islands, which means that the wind can increase by one or two wind strengths

Sailing trips Cape Verde

Football match between two villages. You can only get to these villages by boat or on foot, there is no road leading to them.

Lighthouse in front of Mindelo

This light tower is also spectacularly positioned in front of Mindelo - Sao Vicente

Cape Verde, sailing and fishing

Fishing for big boys is also very possible in this region. That day I had a 30 kg Yellowfin Tuna on the hook

sail along Cape Verde humpback whales

We have been lucky several times and have been able to observe these mighty animals, sometimes jumping far out of the water

Cape Verde, go sailing, Mindelo

this is the marina in Mindelo, where we start and finish our tours. You can also look after yourself very well in Mindelo, which is sometimes not so easy on the way.

Sail to Cape Verde

these sails consist of used sacks that were originally used for building materials, food, etc.

sailing with Skippytirol

we bought fresh lobster from the local fishermen. The price was good for us and the fishermen got a lot more for it than they could have got on the market.

Sailing trips in Cape Verde

sometimes we go to local restaurants, very tasty dishes are served there

Sailing trips Reg. Cape Verde

These fishermen sell most of their catch on the bank, but fish are also taken home for their own families.

Sailing tours on Dufor 45

This Dufor 45 is also used on some of our Cape Verde sailing boats. Sailing with Skippytirol

rustic Cape Verde

Although Mindelo is one of the largest cities in Cape Verde, the traffic on the roads is limited, as is the stress, it is usually rather relaxed

sail and fish

Every sport fisherman knows what these birds are indicating, so get out the fishing rod and see if you can get one of the fish on the hook

sail and fish, Skippytirol

Good luck, dinner is taken care of. This tuna is enough for a few days

Sail to Cape Verde

The locals are eagerly awaiting the return of the fishermen. It is always exciting to see what has been caught and whether it is enough for everyone.

Sailing tours Re. Cape Verde

Sailing in Cape Verde also means sailing close to the equator. So sailing all year round is possible there.

active sailing Cape Verde

These whales are much smaller than the humpback whales, but they can reach 5 meters and more