Sailing Stories

Real sailing stories, ocean routes and life aboard Mirabo.

A personal collection of sea stories, island encounters, sailing routes and slow travel notes from life under sail.

Featured Stories

June 30, 2026 11 min read

No Stress Whales, kites, hiking, diving, fish, views, anchors, laughter and Oh nooo! Colorful, bright, alive and wild! Boa...

June 14, 2026 5 min read

The Great La Palma Island The island of 1001++ bends and 2, 3 planets! We arrived around 3 a.m....

May 23, 2026 1 min read

Boa Vista, March 2026 Boa Vista truly lives up to its name! Long white beaches with turquoise water, dunes,...

New to Sailing Stories? Begin with real stories from Cabo Verde, meet Mirabo, or browse by destination and sailing feeling.

Atlantic islands, whales, volcanic landscapes and warm encounters.

La Palma, ocean light and island routes with dramatic landscapes.

Cabo Verde stories and Atlantic passages along African island routes.

Canary Islands, Mediterranean ideas and European sailing notes.

Mirabo is a 50-foot aluminium expedition sailing boat made for ocean passages, remote anchorages and life close to the sea.

Practical sailing notes, route ideas, packing lists and slow travel resources will grow here alongside the personal stories.

Some stories are meant to be lived, not only read. Future passages and sailing opportunities will be shared gently here.

Occasional sea letters with sailing stories, route notes, island inspiration and future sailing opportunities. No spam.