ONE YEAR AFTER OUR FIRST SUSTAINABLE ACTION
FROM MOROCCO TO THE CANARY ISLANDS: FIRST LEG OF THE ATLANTIC CROSSING
Translated directly from the original Spanish version During our last days in Tangier, we stocked up on food and prepared for our next crossing, the longest so far (600 nautical miles) and the start of our Atlantic adventure: Tangier – Lanzarote. Excited to sail the Atlantic for the first time, we knew the first three …
DISCOVERING NORTHERN MOROCCO
Translated directly from the original Spanish version Before dawn, we were already at the entrance to Tangier Marina. It was 5 a.m. Upon disembarking, we celebrated our arrival with the others, thrilled that everything had gone well and that we hadn’t encountered any orcas along the way. Before being assigned a berth, we had to …
HEADING TO THE ATLANTIC: PREPARATIONS IN ALMERIMAR AND CROSSING TO CEUTA
Translated directly from the original Spanish version During the two-week break at Almerimar Port, we carried out several tasks on the boat to get it ready for the transatlantic crossing. The most important project was installing a new autopilot, more powerful and with a modern processor, which we hoped would offer greater reliability in adverse …
REFLECTIONS ON LIFE ABOARD IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Translated directly from the original Spanish version It has been seven months since we embarked on this adventure, living and sailing aboard our Marlin. After half a year of exploring the Mediterranean, we are completing this first stage of our sailing journey. This is a time to reflect on the key highlights of this trip. …
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES IN ALBANIA
FACTS AND FIGURES 19 DAYS OF ADVENTURE IN ALBANIA – A DIFFERENT AND AUTHENTIC COUNTRY On 18 May we left Bar for Albania, a country about which we had little information and about which we had to do a lot of research before arriving, as maritime tourism has only been present in the country for …
EXPLORING MONTENEGRO
FACTS AND FIGURES OUR EXPERIENCE IN MONTENEGRO After almost a month of exploring Croatia, we felt ready to discover a new country on the Adriatic Sea: Montenegro. After declaring our departure in the historic city of Dubrovnik, our last stop on the Croatian coast, we headed for Zelenika, the first port in Montenegro where we …
TRASH COLLECTION ON RODONI BEACH (ALBANIA)
Rodoni Beach is located on Cape Rodon and offers a paradisiacal setting surrounded by nature. Hiking along the steep slopes to the Rodoni Castle offers a stunning view of the open sea. This special place is known for its little tourism influence and its wild, virgin beaches. Upon our arrival we experienced the beauty of …
SAILING IN CROATIA
FACTS AND FIGURES FIRST MONTH ON BOARD The first month of our trip we were sailing in Croatia. April is the ideal time to discover the authentic beauty of this country. Although we had visited the region before, this time we were able to discover the charm of the country without the influence of tourism. …
FINAL PREPARATIONS AND SETTING SAILS
On 2 April 2024, the Sailing Marlin adventure begins. It goes far beyond a holiday on a sailboat and becomes a way of life on board. Living together in a tiny space, being close to nature and leaving everyday life and the comfort zone behind are the pillars that make this trip interesting and exciting. …