Drone view of approach to Mindelo and it's marina

This drone video was taken by Erick Fontanals, my crewmate on board a Lagoon 39 we sailed from Lanzarote to Barbados, via the Cape Verdes in December 2023 Mindelo on St Vicente is the most popular destination in the Cape Verdes. It lies in a big bay and is easily accessed day or night. The light on the rock in the approach is a good guide, visible from miles out to sea. You can pass close on either side. Enter the bay keeping well clear of the busy commercial port - the breakwater and port may be hidden by cruise ships. Anchor where convenient in 6-10m, avoiding the marina entrance channel and the obvious wreck. Tidal range is under 1m. There is a popular dinghy dock and bar/restaurant at the head of the marina. Free wifi. If you plan to berth in the marina you need to call them in advance, although probably a boat will come out to you as you approach. You will need help docking. Water and electric is metered, the fuel dock is usually very busy. Port Police, Customs and Immigration is about a 10 minute walk by the gate to the main commercial harbour (turn left out of the marina). You need to clear in and out. Several small supermarkets, bakers and other shops within an easy walk of the marina. Boat spares may have to be flown in from Portugal.