January 30-31, 2021 Welcome to La Graciosa where the population is about 700. In this episode, you join us in our first 2 full days of exploring the island. We take the North Route, where the winds blow against us and the currents are strong. We hike up both Mt Mojon & Red mt and get around on our second day of exploration on bikes on this sandy island. La Graciosa is one of the last places in Europe with no asphalted roads. Motor vehicles are strictly limited to a handful of licensed vehicles for special purposes. It is the least explored and most peaceful and serene of the Canary Islands. Tourism is the main industry along with fishing. Every year, tourists flock to the island for its tempered climate and its sandy volcanic coasts. Despite the size of this island, it has a school, a church, post office, supermarkets, medical center, pharmacy, a bank branch, bar-restaurants, bike rental and a square. Access to the island for all the non-sailors is by a 25-minute ferry crossing from Órzola on Lanzarote to the harbour in the village. In this episode of Sailing ELANE, we hike up to the top of Mt. Mojon (266 moh), climb down to the crater. -------------- While exploring Mt Mojon, we recognized many stone formations or barriers and wondered why they were there. We new we were required to stay on the trails in order to preserve the nature, but looking back, I think we were a little too lenient with the boys and might’ve broken a few rules here….Norway's "freedom to roam" law, grants everyone the right to access uncultivated nature for activities – so, all of these restrictions on La Graciosa were unnatural and new for the boys…and, we now realize that , being a protected Natural Park, this fun stone-rolling was an unnecessary way of hurting the landscape and plant life. :/ ---------------- Hiking trails in La Graciosa La Graciosa is not a big island, allowing you to get to know it by walking the trails that cross and run and lead us to those virgin, solitary beaches, which are paradise in every sense of the word. Being a protected Natural Park, a series of rules must be followed to help preserve this natural wonder so that the landscape, plant life and marine life are not affected by the presence of tourists. Therefore, we should never veer from the paths of the routes in order to avoid erosion of any particular area because vegetation might not grow again, and at the same token do not disturb the marine wildlife or tear out wild plants, as many species are endemic, ie – this is there one and only home. Depending on the hours available to spend on the island, recommended routes vary because if you’re restricted by boat timetables back to Lanzarote you will have to be selective over which route to choose in order to make the most of the beaches, sun and the island. La Graciosa is pure volcanic landscape where there are no trees or shade to shelter from the sun on the paths. There is also no possibility of replenishing food or water on the routes and beaches, so a good hat or cap, sunglasses, enough food and water, and sunscreen should not be missing in any backpack on the routes, as well as proper footwear of course. There are 4 main hiking trails found on the island that leads us to the main points of interest on the islands. --- Thanks for watching and we hope you’ll join us for the next episode where we explore the Northeast route of the island, see points of interest and get some beach-time in by calmer waters…lava-stone style. From our family to yours, thank you for joining us on this journey! If you're riding through storms or soaking up sunshine, we pray you feel Pappa-God's anchoring presence with you. Get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for watching! Until next time, ELANE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25.13 Epidemic Sound: Guajira a la Esperanza (Instrumental Version) – Caro Luna Happy Birthday (Piano Version) – Helmut Schenker Another Home – August Wilhelmsson Te Elijo a Ti (Instrumental Version) – Caro Luna Mojito de Parchita – Guataca Groove The Tide Is Turning – Helmut Schenker February Moon (Instrumental Version) – Victor Lundberg Photos: Anna Briatico (Flickr) Alamy TripAdvisor R2hotels.com Casamundo https://www.visitlagraciosa.com/en/hiking-trails-la-graciosa/ https://isladelagraciosa.com/puntos_de_interes/el-bufon-de-graciosa/

January 29, 2021 Good morning from the Sailing ELANE-crew. We are now on Day 5 of our offshore passage from Lagos, Portugal to the Canaries! And, today, we finally make landfall on the northernmost island of La Graciosa! To be able to fully understand our relief in approaching land, go back to Part 1 & 2 in episodes 41 & 42 to see how rough it was for us during the first 4 days on the deep blue. Enjoy the ride and don’t forget to subscribe & click the bell for notifications of our next episode’s upload! La Graciosa, Spanish for "the graceful", is a volcanic island in the Canary Islands of Spain. It’s located just two km (one nautical mile) north of Lanzarote across the Strait of El Río. Total = 547.6 nm (5.5 avg, 9.8 max) When we arrived the marina, we were almost denied entry bc we neglected to send an email of our arrival pre-arrival, like we were supposed to. I guess we were a little afraid that they wouldn’t accept us, knowing that we had departed from Portugal where there is a second Lock-down at the moment bc of being reported with the highest accounts of Covid… In the end, the authorities told the harbor master to let us check in if we filled out the necessary information online before stepping on land. Phew! Guess it IS better to ask for forgiveness, instead of permission at times. But, honestly, that was a silly mistake on our part. They were just doing their jobs. And, we should’ve been more prepared! We take a little walk-about the evening of arrival to see our surroundings, and BOY did it look like we landed on the moon! Not even the streets were paved or graveled! Everything was covered either in sand or black lava rock! We can't wait to explore more of the island! Be sure to join us for the upcoming episode, where we will explore the opposite side of this island and embark on additional adventures. This island is like none other we’ve seen before. It’s sandy and volcanic terrain evokes a landscape that reminds us of the moon’s surface. ------------------------------------- CREDITS: Wikipedia Movavi Video Suite 25: Sunlit Bliss Epidemic Sound: Before Copenhagen – Jay Taylor I Already Know – Sam Will Strings and Savories – Jo Wandrini Una Guajira – Guataca Groove Un Cuba Estoy – Guataca Groove

January 26-28, 2021 Liv is still having a hard time keeping food down, but is sticking out her night-watches so that Eivind can get some rest, too! The wind-vane was working effortlessly, freeing us from the constant, annoying beeps from the electronic autopilot. Such a relief! The full moon gave us some comfort in the night, making it possible to see a little out on the horizon…but the nights were long, nevertheless. Eivind adjusts the back-stay, which optimizes the sail trim. The wind conditions were stable the second night, at a good 20 knots, propelling our sailboat at a consistent 7 knots throughout the night. Liv was hoping NOT to encounter any whales on this passage. To give you a little background for her fear of a whale-encounter, we explain why. In the summer of 2020, shortly after the first global COVID lockdown, a strange phenomenon began in the water of the Iberian peninsula: Orcas attacked sailboats…especially ranging from 40-50ft in length (ours is 43ft). In 2021, there were 197 recorded interactions between orcas and vessels. This was part of an ongoing trend that continued through 2023, totaling over 500 interactions. Orcas often approached sailing vessels from behind and focused on the rudders. • Reported damage varied from tooth marks to complete rudder loss, with some cases resulting in sunken vessels. • Most affected vessels were monohull sailboats averaging about 12 meters in length and traveling at speeds comparable to those of orcas. You can understand why I was on high-alert for Orcas travelling these waters. Additionally, Sailing along the route from Lagos to La Graciosa coincides with the migratory path of the Iberian orca subpopulation. There have been documented orca interactions in Portuguese waters, particularly involving slow-moving sailboats, indicating this route passes through areas with higher reported activity. Experts have recommended that during an orca encounter, it may be advisable to stop the boat, which includes reducing speed, stopping the engine, lowering sails, turning off autopilot, and allowing the rudder to move freely. This would help reduce the chance of damage or escalate the situation by reducing orca interest. Other suggestions were to minimizing stimuli: turning off electronics and avoiding loud noises or abrupt movements, as these actions might affect orca behavior. We informed the kids about these precautions, so they would be prepared in case we met some on this infamous Orca route. The boys find unique fun things to do, like catapulting bread crumbs in each other's mouths and having an "Impromptu Math Hour": How many times does the sailbaot rock back & forth in 4 full days (using the model of waves at the moment) = 92,160 Espen says that we probably rock even more than that… Aksel figured out that we’d rock almost a half million times sailing over the Atlantic Ocean!! Since this video got so long, we’re going to have to continue our passage in the next episode. Fortunately for our viewers, there will be no more vomiting, but only hopeful expectations and a glimpse of the most northerly Canary Islands! From our family to yours, thank you for joining us on this journey! If you're riding through storms or soaking up sunshine, we pray you feel God's anchoring presence with you. Get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for watching! Until next time, ELANE ------------------------------------------- CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: - Sunshine – nothanks - Weather Any Storm – Cody Francis - Happy Birthday (Piano Version) – Helmut Schenker - Orcas – Marten Moses - Company with Whales – Jo Wandrini - Blobby – Rocket Jr - Songs of Tomorrow – Volcan Peaks - Weather Any Storm (Instrumental Version) – Cody Francis www.outsideonline.com https://youtu.be/O7qlWuc9vNE?si=I2EFSXeY3jbQh-w9 The New Yorker www.people.com BBC Global News www.sailworldcruising.com

January 25, 2021 Welcome back to Sailing ELANE and the last episode on mainland Europe!! Today is departure day and we finally set sail on the open waters across (on our longest passage yet!) to the C

Spectacular Coastal Trail, Deisel Tank Cleanse & Boat Friends while Prepping for Offshore Sailing: January 15-24, 2021 More waiting for the deisel tank appointment as rain rolls in...but it, thankfully rolls in just as quickly. We take a lovely 15km hike along the coastline to see the incredible Ponta da Piedade viewpoint. Lagos Marina to Praia do Porto de Mos Coastal Route: The cliffs of Ponta da Piedade headland are considered one of the notable natural features of the Algarve. The coastal route offers a way to explore this area. Starting from Lagos Marina, there are foot trails and boardwalks to protect the vegetation, leading down to the cove of Ponta da Piedade. The hike begins at one of the beaches and provides an option to take a shortcut to the west side near Canavial Beach. This route covers a distance of 7.12 km back to the starting point. Ponta da Piedade, translating to Piety Point, is located approximately 3km south of Lagos. This headland is characterized by its exposed and barren nature, with the primary attraction being the cliffs and coastline. The area features the Farol lighthouse, several gift shops, and the Sol Nascente restaurant. Beyond these amenities lies the most stunning section of cliffs, accessible via a staircase of 180 steps leading to the base of a picturesque cove. The effort required to reach this viewpoint is well rewarded with spectacular scenery. Some facts: • A route from Lagos Marina to Praia do Porto de Mos is around 5km one-way. • Time: Typically 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, depending on the route and pace. • Features: Coastal paths, cliff-top views, possible access to small beaches, and historical sites like Ponta da Bandeira Fort. Our friends on Chiquita catch up with us to play in the sand. We meet some funny birds, have some fun with Niko's skateboard and hang out in the boat. And, THAT marks the end of our time on mainland Europe! In the next episode, we sail to the Northernmost Island of La Graciosa in the Canary Islands! Don’t forget to subscribe and click the bell button to get notified. Over half of our viewers still haven’t subscribed, and it’s totally free! So, be a part of our journey and subscribe! Also, we really enjoy reading your comments. Plus, it helps MORE people find our channel. Hope to see you at our next episode for our longest passage yet – over to the Canaries! Fair winds! ELANE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 CapCut VideoLeap - iPhone Epidemic Sound - Weather Any Storm (Instrumental Version) - Cody Francis Sweet Escape - Aiyo More Than Just Me - Timothy Lewis I Am Hooked - Hallman The Lonely Sailor - Adriel Fair https://www.lagosportugalguide.com/lagos-algarve/ponta-da-piedade-lagos.html#google_vignette

January 12-14, 2021 Welcome back to Sailing ELANE - Part 2 of our stay at Lagos Harbour. This episode includes the discovery of some unwelcome guests, a visit to the charming seaside village of Alvor halfway between Lagos and Portimao, a peek at our newly mounted windvane AND our struggles to cast the lines for our longest passage thus far to the Canaries. More setbacks result in that we will not be departing for the Canaries as scheduled…even after all the food prep and taking a seasick patch! You’ll have to watch the next episode to see why. You’ll also get a better look at our newly installed windvane and more of the stunning coastline! So, stay tuned! Cheers, ELANE ------------------------ CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: Weather Any Storm (Instrumental) – Cody Francis Sky Walk – Molife Sen – Trevor Kowalski Weather Any Storm – Cody Francis

January 6-11, 2021 ------------------------------- Welcome back to another Sailing ELANE episode on the breath-taking Algarve Coast of Portugal, this time in Lagos. Jan 7 – (Praia dos Estudantes Beach, Lagos) We were fascinated by the street art of Lagos, but we were eager to see the spectacular coastline here, too. So, we decided to do the day backwards today…first play (stroll the beach), then work. The beaches weren’t empty only bc of Covid, but bc it was soo cold (48 F/9C)! Don’t-get-hit-by-the-wave Game Grottes de Lagos (Lagos Caves) Jan 8 – Niko’s 11th bday (Ben&Jerry’s Choc Fudge Brownie Ice Cream in bed) Jan 10 (Sun) – Curfew lockdown from 1pm: boys surfing, Liv takes a safety-at-sea course, knitting, oil change (2C) While we wait on both the wind vane and Iridium Go to arrive, Eivind does some maintenance on ELANE to get our vessel in ship-shape for our longest passage yet to the Canary Islands. We’ve been looking forward to the Canaries since Departure Day from Norway. So, this being our next stop gave us hope in the face of the Covid curfew and lockdown. While awaiting the arrival of both the wind vane and Iridium Go, Eivind does some maintenance on ELANE to ensure our vessel is in optimal condition for our upcoming long passage to the Canary Islands. We have eagerly anticipated reaching the Canaries since our departure from Norway. So, knowing that it is our next destination keeps the morale up amidst the Covid-induced curfew and lockdown. Jan 11 (11C) – boys go boarding for gym class + Daddy instructs Aksel how to use harpoon gun Aksel had some creative solutions to install the Iridium Go Antenna. Daddy was glad for the help! Teamwork! Check out our next episode where we find diesel bugs in our newly changed oil tank, explore more of the spectacular coastline and visit the charming, neighboring coastal town of Portimao. Another 2 weeks goes by before we are ready to cast off the lines for off-shore sailing, with no possibility of return! Stay tuned! Cheers, ELANE ______________________________ CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 2025 Epidemic Sound Beatleap Videoleap Photos: https://www.pbo.co.uk/

December 26, 2020 - January 5, 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- We take a taxi a short ride over to the Balaia Golf Village Resort where my parents sponsored our stay with their RCI points since their plans fell through to meet us there for the last part of Christmas break. We were thrilled to get off the boat for a little while and get a little more “leg room”. It felt luxurious, even though the standards were pretty average. Appliances like a dishwasher, freezer and laundry machine + dryer felt like a fairytale and sleeping with no worries was exciting to us at first. This week was a treat, and although we had a lot of time, there wasn’t much to do, except explore the coastline and take a bike ride. It was way too cold to swim, so that was a bit of a bummer when there were so many inviting swimming pools in the resort. But, we made the best of it and dipped our toes in. Our week at the resort was coming to a close, and it was time to pack up the boat so we could move on. Back at the marina in Albufeira, Niko and Espen found a mini trampoline to practice their tricks on for a few days while we got ready for a short passage. After a short passage to Lagos, we would need to hang around for a little until we received the Iridium Go Sattelite wifi hotspot and wind vane that we ordered. We would of course need time to install the two appliances as well. We use the time to get ELANE in ship shape as we wanted everything to be perfect for our first offshore sail that would take 4-5 days. And then we’d FINALLY arrive the CANARIES!!! We were antsy to embark on our longest passage yet over to the Canary Islands that would take us about 4 days to cross. But, you’ll have to stay tuned to see why our little stopover would, yet again, last a LOT longer than expected. Fair Winds, ELANE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREDITS: MOVAVI VIDEO SUITE 2025 EPIDEMIC SOUND

December 25, 2020 ----------------------------- Have you heard of the Benagil Caves? Neither had we before traveling to the Algarve Coast in Portugal. We found out that it’s tourist industry’s most popular excursion in the area…Located in a secret spot, tour guides call it one of the world's most spectacular caves! So, we decided that WE would have to check it out, too! But would it be difficult to find? Let’s find out! Benagil Caves: With their awe-inspiring rock formations, crystal-clear waters, and natural skylights, these colorful caves offer a magical experience like no other. Breathtaking images and videos of the Benagil Caves have spread across social media, causing this hidden, yet highly-visited, gem to skyrocket in popularity. 04:30 – We dropped anchor across from the spot the map showed that the Benagil Cave was located – the one with the huge hole in the ceiling, but we weren’t quite sure which opening it was… 20:20 – As it was nearing late afternoon and we had explored all the caves to the west of the beach we anchored by, it was time to rush back & search for the famous Benagil Cave to the east of the beach. What a way to spend Christmas Day – a once in a lifetime experience! Join us in Episode 37 as we move into the Balaia Golf Village Resort for the week and explore the Algarve Coastline land-side! Thanks for watching! We'd love to hear from you in the comments! ELANE ________________________________________________________________________ CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: • Better Came Along (Instrumental Version) – Siine • Sail – Dye O. • Smells Like Christmas – Franz Gordon • Eternal Sunshine – Rymdklang Soundtracks Google Earth Studio

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December 21-24, 2020 ------------------------------------------- Welcome back to Sailing ELANE! Glad you decided to vicariously travel with us to some warmer lattitudes 😉 It’s time to enjoy some nice weather in t-shirts! It’s around 17 degrees C, perfect for t-shirts. In this episode we adjust to marina life, check out the old town square of Albufeira and celebrate Christmas in the most unique way we’ve ever done before - parasailing on Christmas Eve! In Norway, Christmas Eve is the main day we celebrate, usually in our finest attire, and eat a big, hefty meal of lamb or pork chops. In Albufeira, we decide to dine by the oceanside instead. These will be memories we cherish for the rest of our lives. :) Thanks for tuning in! Hope you enjoy this episode, and don't hesitate to drop us a comment. We really enjoy hearing your impressions! Cheers, ELANE ------------------------------------------- CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: Café de Manha – Martin Landstrom Christmas Memories – Loving Caliber Humid – Timothy Infinite Merry Had a Little Christmas – Jobii Spirit of Christmas – Home for the Holidays Buckle Up and Break Free – Harper Rey Weather Any Storm – Cody Francis

Sailing Cascais to Albufeira, Portugal December 19-21, 2020 The waves are between 3-5 meters as we depart Cascais Marina, which is a daunting introduction to any overnight sail. We start out on motor, not fun in huge waves. The wind is light, but we eventually get calmer seas and manage to hoist up our parasailor. The evening sunset is breathtaking and by late morning the next day, we feel the sun warms us up enough to want to take a swim and wear t-shirts. Not only is the sun beautiful, but the Algarve Coast is lined with cliffs and caves. We arrive Albufeira Marina around 27hrs after departure and enjoy our first morning in the sunshine for breakfast. It's a big marina and the colorful array of buildings nearby give us a good first impression. We are excited to explore this gem of a destination! Thanks for watching! Cheers, ELANE _________________________________________ CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: - Passarinho (Instrumental Version) – Luiz Mura - Before Pranzo – Luiz Mura - Porto Alegre Homebrew – Redeemin’ - Christmas in My Heart – Loving Caliber Google Earth Studio TravelBoast

December 17-18, 2020 Since we arrived Cascais after dark and the marina was so pricey (around 70€ per night!), we anchored outside of the marina on the night of our arrival. We would motor in to the harbor the next morning. As you can see, there is a thin sandbank by the wave breaker, but after the unruly seas from the former week the sandbank shifted out towards the middle of the entryway for marine traffic. The harbor master had previously set out buoys to guide vessels in, but those also got pushed around by the weather, so they removed them just before we arrived. The Cascais Marina, in Cascais, Portugal, is the largest marina on the Portuguese Riviera and the third largest marina in the country. Cascais is a coastal resort town in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It’s known for its sandy beaches and busy marina. The old town is home to the medieval Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat. Historically, Cascais was the summer retreat of the Portuguese nobility…and today, both Portuguese and international tourists alike consider Cascais one of the best day trips from Lisbon due to it’s many sights and attractions, not to mention it’s variety of lively bars & outstanding restaurants. They weren’t greedy with their Christmas decorations, either…even the ferris wheel was covered in colorful lights. Enfant Terrible was fortunate enough to have family meet them in Cascais and celebrate Christmas together there, but we had made plans to meet Liv’s parents on the Algarve Coast to stay with theim in their RCI apartment for Christmas. So, it was time to move on again. It was sad to leave such a vibrant & beautiful city so quickly, but We comforted ourselves with the fact that we’d be saving a lot of money for a warmer destination later on. What a treat to be able to experience a little taste of this posh, colorful, artsy city, if only for a day. Great to see you here! Stay tuned for the next episode where we sail to the breathtaking Algarve coast of Portugal and check out the vibrant coastal town of Albufeira. Thanks for watching! Please feel free to comment. We'd love to hear from you! Cheers, ELANE ________________________________________________________________________ CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: Passarinho – Luiz Mura Encontrei a Paz – Clara Mendes Weather Any Storm (Instrumental Version) – Cody Francis Photos: Cascais-portugal.com

Ep32: Porto to Peniche (Goal = Cascais – 8hr sail from Peniche) December 10-16th, 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dec 10: Set sail from Porto (15 C – 59 F) 11am – START Middle of night - 3 REEFS IN THE MAIN SAIL, REEFED GENOA – OVER 30 KNOTS OF GUSTS Passing Naseré during the night proved to be one of our most dreadful sails for us so far….sailing in 25-30knots of wind isn’t such a big problem – the problem was that the wind direction was at a sharp angle, making us pound against the waves, with things falling down from shelves in kitchen – a very uncomfortable sail. In addition the waves were large as we were sailing near to Naseré, Portugal Huge waves still rocked us around all night heave-to position… gustsover 30 knots - Naseré is known for it’s waves and surfing, thanks to the "Nazaré Canyon", a submarine geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of perfect giant waves. It is the largest underwater canyon in Europe, about 170 kilometres along the coast, reaching a depth of 5,000 metres. Dec 11: Early morning - We sailed farther towards the coast this morning to avoid 30 knots of gusts & found out that the harbor of Peniche was open…so, instead ofsailing another 8hrs like originally planned, we stopped in peniche to gain some strength 15:00 After eating a good meal, We visited the old prison for political prospects against the dictatorship that lasted from 1926-1974. They turned it into a museum to honor the lives that fought for democracyin Portugal. This was the visiting area where it ws purposely made difficult to hear soo that the guard could hear everything said & could punish the prisoner if they didn’t ike what the convo was about. You had to shout and no hugging aloud! Looks difficult to escape here, but a group of prisoners ended up escaping in the 70’s After – we—deserved ice cream…and free wifi Dec 12 – Saturday – going for a walk on the pier -the nav towers : The red tower show us that the barrier wal should be on our port side (left) as we navigate into the marina & the green on the other side should be on the starboard side (right) The waves crashing over in patterns showed us that waves are unpredictable when you’re not paying attention. Found a surf school and the spot they practice! 60F, 16C Dec 13 – Sunday: going for a run instead of a sail 60F, 16C In the evening, Eivind & I decided to go out on a little date to check out the local cuisine of Peniche. Dec14 – 10am: out to go surfing (big waves over wall) Go4surf school #go4surfportugal - https://go4surf.pt/escola/principiante/ This surf school was perfect! It was located by the beach directly north of the harbor. Since it was the low season, we were few, so we all got our own personal coach to help us get to our feet. This 2-day beginners course started out on the beach - learning techniques for getting up on the board. They taught us… And, bc of the excellent instruction & training, we all made it up on the board in the water!! Such a feeling of accomplishment! The reason we baked so many cinnamon rolls was bc 3 of the surf-instructors were coming over for a visit to see how we lived on a sailboat. Very cozy, but forgot to take a picture!! Dec 15 – Our second surf-school day Dec16 – 30knots of howling wind – today, tonight & tomorrow- dangerous around the sea Shopping at ripcurl: early Christmas presents Dec 16 -:– We pick up some humungous pizza for the boys… The boys remember this pizza for years to come! Best in the world! Meanwhile, Eivind & I go out on date night to the Tasca do Joel restaurant recommended to us by the surf instructors! It was very inviting with friendly staff & delicious food. We Highly recommend it! Dec17 – motoring away to Cascais (cascash)– 16C – 60 F Stay tuned for the next episode where we motor away in oily-looking smooth seas…FINALLY…after waiting out the weather in Peniche for a week. But, what a week we had, and we can now officially say that Portugal is probably our new favorite country. The people were so relaxed and friendly! They stole our hearts and their food stole our stomachs 😉 Next port is Cascias where we briefly meet up with our new German boat-friends. CREDITS: Movavi Suite Video Editor 25 Epidemic Sound: Doce Bahia – Clara Mendes Huapango de Luna – Alcones Negros Las Fresitas (Instrumental Version) – Ramiro LR Menino e fogo – Clara Mendes Passarinho – Luiz Mura Surfer Kids – Elliot Holmes Windy Room – Anthony Earls Weather Any Storm – Cody Francis Wednesday – OTE #go4surfportugal #ripcurloutletpeniche https://go4surf.pt/escola/principiante/

December 8-9, 2020 The sun finally popped out as we prepared to sail from Vigo, Spain to Porto, Portugal. We spent almost a week in Vigo’s safe harbor waiting out Gale force winds. And, as it often happens, the wind showed up with the rain! We could finally hoist the sails for more stable sailing. We ended up anchoring just inside the wave-breaker of the industrial harbor of Leixões (Lay-shoins), just about an hour’s sail away from Porto harbor. Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. River Douro and its heritage on both banks, with its bridges and monuments, the tiles, the flowering balconies and the shopping streets. The historic centre of Porto and the River Douro on the Gaia side, where the Port Wine lodges are located, are classified as World Heritage. Luís I Bridge, is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the river Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At its construction, its 172 metres (564 ft) span was the longest of its type in the world. The bridge's upper level is used by pedestrians and by line D of the Porto Metro, The upper level connects to Porto city centre and São Bento railway station at its northern end, and adjoins the Serra do Pilar Monastery and the upper station of the Gaia Cable Car at its southern end. The lower level is used by buses, taxis, cyclists and pedestrians and links to the Porto waterfront, at its northern end, and to Gaia waterfront, with its Port wine lodges, at its southern end. We decided to walk over the bridge from the southside, from the Gaia waterfront over to the city of Porto on the north side. As we were walking along the Gaia waterfront on our way home, we got invited in for wine-tasting at almost all of the wine lodges along the way…business must have been slow during these Covid-times. We finally gave in to some friendly sellers at Vasconcellos, where they gave Eivind & I a taste-test. After buying 2 different Port wines (Port wine being was new to us), They invited us in for a free tour of their facitilites afterwards. Considering that it would be a hands-on learning experience for the boys to see how they make their wine, we went in. Peace, fair winds & following seas, ELANE _____________________________________________________________________ CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: Your Playful Heart – Katharine Appleton + Instrumental Version A Walk Among the Clouds – Imprismed For You – Victor Lundberg Into the Blud – Luwaks National Anthem Portugal – National Anthem Worx Candles and Wine – Lope Pampas Bolero – Son Habana Tropicalia do Norte – El Equipo Del Norte PHOTOS: Bella Bucchiotti Deensel Foto Wolfgang Pehlemann https://gaiacablecar.com/en/gallery/ Diego Delso Hombre D Hojalata Bjørn Christian Tørrissen https://www.planetjanettravels.com/

Dec 2 - 7, 2020 ---------------------- We sail from Camariñas to Vigo spain on a 2-leg journey. I think this sail was the first time we saw so many dolphins in one place! Maybe also the most birds...there was a lot of action on this passage to say the least. Just as we were nearing Cape Finisterre, and having some fun, the wind caught us off guard and we broached. No drama in our arrival between the small islands off the coast of Vigo, though, thankfully. Arriving after dark was not ideal in an overcrowded harbor, so we anchored by a beach at the entrance to the inlet towards Vigo. The weather got noticeable colder in the bay area and the winds were picking up as a Gale 8 force storm was brewing. We would have to stay put for a few days...yet again. The city of Vigo gave us the cozy Christmas atmosphere with all of it's Christmas lights and decor. We tried to make the most out of the situation. ----------------------------------------------- CREDITS: Movavi Suite 25 Epidemic Sound: All the Pretty Memories – Leimoti Christmas Magic – Megan Wofford Christmas Morning – Brightarm Orchestra In It for the Sugar Rush – Raymond Grouse Universal Solution – Robert Ruth Don’t Look Down – Experia You Took Me Places – Harper Rey -------------------------------------------------------- Cheers, ELANE

November 30 - December 1, 2020 We are sad to leave this vibrant, charming and fun city of A Coruña but it was time to move farther southwest. We left in the late morning on what we thought would be a lazy light-wind day passage on the North Atlantic. But, as is rumored, the North Atlantic is unpredictable and the winds quickly shifted speed and direction while our parasailer is up and we surf a major wave at our record speed of 14.7 knots! We are relieved to arrive the quaint little town Camariñas after sunset, where we anchor in a bay that reminds us of Norway, find our own secluded little paradise, Niko catches his first fish of the trip and experience one of the most dramatic sunsets we had ever seen! We stop at the marina gas station to top up our deisel before we head out on the Bay of Biscay again. We started off with light winds, but speed wasn’t a problem with the parasailer up at an average of 7knots! At around 14:00, we get contacted by a fellow sailor by VHF. Bart, who we met in Viveiro thru a contact we met in Laber Wrach got in some trouble – His genoa “rope” stuck in his propellor! He wanted us to tow his boat to an anchorage 20nm away! He wasn’t in danger & his heavy steel boat would’ve put too much strain on our boat, so Captain Eivind advised him to sail with his main to the nearest anchorage. With 3 kids on board and me being seasick, it was a wise decision. Ps – he sailed safely to an anchorage in the end, stopping before us. Warming up ravioli. I was pretty optimistic that I could warm up some ravioli in these light winds. Can you tell I was concentrating hard here to not get seasick…. Well, it didn’t work. Right about here is where I am really starting to feel it, which wasn’t actually so strange since the winds had picked up and we were getting larger waves. I tried to keep a game face on, but the waves had gotten bigger and the food took way too long to heat up. The food came up not long after this video. I threw up after this…. ☹ The wind had picked up quite a bit as I was making dinner and we actually surfed a wave at 14.7 knots and then The wind then shifted. We needed to jibe, too, so we took down the parasailer and put the genoa up after that! Still sailing at 6 knots! Celebrating our top speed of 14.7 knots with Doritos, of course. Ok, the big wave already passed…think they were 3-4 meters high! Almost there with sunset at 18:35 20:30 – arrive camarinas Actually, we decide to stay one day to recover and to enjoy this peaceful little piece of Spain. It was also the first day of Dec, and therefore time to break out the Advents calendar and decorations. Small joys! Crazy to think that Christmas was quickly approaching and we had still not arrived the Canaries yet. But, we were thankful to be on the move southbound! Maybe we’d make it there by Christmas!? Dec 1, 2020 - 8:51 - We celebrated with a surprise in their Christmas calender & watching the first episode of of Norway’s Christmas advent program “Stjernestøv” And, it we found out it WAS quite a small labyrinth of streets. We could see traces of Camariñas history in every closed shop window where lacey items were on display. This sleepy fishing village is known internationally for its traditional bobbin lacework! That’s why we saw so many Tablecloths, bed linens, quilts, cloths, and even dresses in lace in every store window…The town was pretty vacant, but we were used to that by now in these Corona times. It was time we explore Camarinas nearby forest-beach, which reminded us so much of Norway. Dec 2, 2020 Join us in the next episode as we sail from Camariñas to Vigo around Cape Finnistarae on the rugged North Atlantic again while the dolphins distract us and we experience a broach! The weather hammers us in the Vigo harbor, but we enjoy a vibrant, Christmas-decorated old & modern city in Northwestern Spain. ----------------------------------------- CREDITS: MOVAVI VIDEO SUITE 25 BRANDCROWD EPIDEMIC SOUND: It’s Pale Blue – Rasmus Faber Augusto Caliente – Los Principes del Flamenco O Christmas Tree (Lofi Version) – Dylan Sitts El Toque De Rafa – Andres Cantu There is No Sequel – Philip Ayers ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! We appreciate you & any comments you would like to write! ;) Don't forget to subscribe! All the best, ELANE

We get amazing weather to sail out from L'Aber Wrac'h on in November of 2020, destination Camaret, France. The morning is calm in the marina, but the wind blows against us as we sail 7-9 knots southbound. We get immediately called up by the coast guard instructing us to go back to port because it is strictly forbidden for all yachts to sail. HOWEVER, we followed Chiquita's lead and had already gotten permission to sail south towards the Canaries. So, we informed them of this new info, and they recognized us, allowing us to keep sailing! Phew!! The sail was good, but, as usual, Aksel, Niko and I all throw-up several times, and the boys still haven't learned to do it over the side, not on the back platform ;). We arrive Cameret just before dark and are ready to move on south the next day before the coast guard changes their minds! ;) Happy watching! See you next time, ELANE --------------------------------------------- CREDITS: Movavi Video Suite 25 Epidemic Sound

This 9:16 video corresponds with Episode 22 and is extra material taken from Sailing ELANE's Instagram Stories account that was posted back in the beginning of November, 2020 when we were in L'Aber Wrac'h, France. Chiquita sailed into the harbor during Covid lockdown - A Russian/Ukrainian couple from Oslo and their 3 boys! What a match! We felt like civilization came to us! We couldn't understand that they were able/allowed to sail since it was strictly prohibited. They had some trouble leaving from the harbor, but they had requested and were granted permission to sail because of work. They were the ones to encourage us to also apply for permission to sail south as our winter harbor would be in the Canaries. We wait for this "permission slip" during this little clip and have fun with all our boys (3+3) during the few days Chiquita stopped by. Hope you liked it! Stay tuned for more short videos! :) Blessings, ELANE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREDITS: Movavi Suite 24 Epidemic Sound: French Kisses – A month of sleep I Won’t Let you Down (Instrumental Version) – Loving Caliber

Welcome back to Sailing ELANE! We were really excited to head off to A Coruna early in the morning this autumn day as this was the city we had originally planned to sail to after crossing the Bay of Biscay from France. A Coruña is well-known and the main port of entry for most sailors sailing over the Bay of Biscay from France. And, THIS IS where we “finally” meet Enfant Terrible. I say finally – because they later become our buddy boat for over a year and some of our best friends for a lifetime. Also, they had actually sailed to Norway before heading south and had stopped in almost all of the same places we had stopped! What a small world this is (especially among sailors)! In A Coruna, we rent bikes and take the bike trail around the city’s peninsula on which is home to not only beautiful marinas in the Old Town, but also a fascinating Romanesque ensemble of medieval streets, squares and churches. (spain.info) We happen upon almost all of the city’s iconic attractions, visit the seaside aquarium and realize even more how relaxed the Spanish are to Corona than the French! This place was so beautiful in so many ways. Not only was the Marina smack in the middle of the most beautiful area of Coruña – the Old Town, it was also not too far to go to many of the monuments & attractions in the area. I think Eivind said that this was one of his favorite cities by far, so far, and I was also happy to get back to civilization From Viveiro, we decide to sail quite a large berth from land in order to give ourselves good clearance of any hazards, but this also gave us quite a bit more large waves in the open sea, as well as a longer passage, but we made it fine into the harbour, despite the sun going down on us upon arrival – something we try to avoid as much as possible. As I mentioned earlier, THIS is where we meet the crew of Enfant Terrible for the first time on their elegant 50ft Hanse who we ended up tying up right next in the huge Marina Real, where many of it’s 350 berths were vacant. Eivind, being the social bug he is, struck up a conversation with the captain, Martial, soon after arriving, while Sonja & I were separately down in the cabin dealing with our kids. We didn’t end up meeting each other til later. Marina Real lies right in the Old Town, and is ideal also because it is very (!) secured from all wind directions, also because of the mile-long wave breaker for the Bay of Biscay. Monument for the Heroes of Orzan Beach: The boys saw an irresistible sand-mound to play on at Orzan beach where Orzan’s Heroes is found - a monument dedicated to the dead policemen, the heroes, that died trying to save a drowning person on January 27, 2011. “Fuente de Los Surfistas" : the dual-sculpture abstract figures are surfing on a lake-like fountain, designed to honor the local surfing community. The bronze landmark is located near both Orzán and Riazor beaches, two popular nearby surf spots. Aquarium Finisterrae is a public interactive science center that opened in 1999 and is dedicated to wildlife preservation, particularly the sea ecosystem and sea life. They house more than three hundred marine species and four exhibition halls, including the Nautilus - a room submerged in a pool of more than five million litres of water where sea bass, sea bream and even sharks swim. The Tower of Hercules, one of the symbols of the city, is the world’s oldest functioning lighthouse, dating back to Roman Hispania, and the seafront promenade is Europe’s longest, a whopping 12 kilometres (7 miles), the UNESCO-listed ancient Roman lighthouse dating from the late 1st century A.D. Built on a 57-meter-high rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the lighthouse has been in continuous operation ever since and is the oldest lighthouse in the world still in use. It is 55 meters (180 ft) tall, which makes it Spain’s second-tallest lighthouse. The whole site also features a sculpture garden, the massive statue of Breogán, rock carvings from the Iron Age and a Muslim cemetery. The Maritime Tower Control Center of A Coruña stands directly over a very long wave-breaker pier that offers protection from weather from the Bay of Biscay to it’s many berths. After our unique bird-encounter, we end our bike-tour at the Obelisco Milenium. The Obelisco Milenium in A Coruña is known for several distinctive features: It was erected to mark the beginning of the 21st century. Standing at 46 meters tall, it is made of steel and 147 rock crystals imported from the Netherlands. The first 13 meters of the obelisk feature engravings that depict significant events and figures from A Coruña’s history. At night, it is illuminated by 142 spotlights, creating a striking visual effect. Credits: MOVAVI SUITE 24 EPIDEMIC SOUND: PHOTO CREDITS: wikiwand.com Britannica cruiseeurope.com tripadvisor.com visitacity.com flickr.com El Comercio Thanks for watching! Blessings, ELANE Instagram: SailingELANE