Lanzarote Relocation

Last weekend I went over to Tenerife with our friend (and client) Paul Cook to sail his boat back from a one way charter. The first time I’ve been off the island for ages. The weather was great, the Atlantic was like a mill pond. But my propensity to sea sickness hit about 3 hours out with the inevitable consequences (not a pretty sight)! After that I slept like a baby for a good few hours… And thankfully shed the sea sickness overnight.

On waking we were way out in the open ocean – it has always been an ambition of mine to do that – to see what it feel like being on a small boat way out at sea with no land in sight. It’s an awe inspiring feeling being on a small boat  (47 foot seems much smaller out there than it does sat in a marina) essentially at the mercy of nature. The scale of it really doesn’t take all that long to sink in. I’ve always loved star gazing too – so was equally impressed by the night sky unfettered by light pollution as it is in our part of the island.

Then, next afternoon, more sleep, and this was the depressing thing for me – I slept through a school of dolphins shadowing the boat. Another one of those things on my list of things yet to see. Despite attempts to wake me – I was out for the count! Luckily Paul had his camera… So I at least got to to see the photographs. Albeit with the voice of Jim Bowens in my head saying “Here’s what you could have won”!

All in all though – despite the sea sickness – an experience not to be missed and another tick against my bucket list.

As I write this I’ve received an email from Paul asking me if I fancy another trip soon. Do I risk the sea sickness? Perhaps I should, and see if it comes back – maybe I should take the risk – and if it does, I should call an end to my sailing ‘career’… Hhhmmnnnn

Opinions on a postcard please addressed to the pale sickly looking guy in Playa Blanca.

Alan

For information about Paul’s company – you can visit their website here : Sail Lanzarote

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