Ep57 | We Sailed Tenerife’s Acceleration Zone 🌬️ Wild Waters & Rare Orca Encounter

Description: ▶️ Watch the full Canary Sailing Series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQknaPbK41cM7eXaTs7h8emvAc6NwMg34 In this episode, we set sail southbound from Santa Cruz to Los Cristianos — a passage that begins as routine but quickly turns unforgettable. Our route takes us through one of Tenerife’s notorious acceleration zones, where winds funnel around the island’s steep topography, particularly Mt. Teide, and can intensify without warning. Sure enough, we’re soon pushing through 20–30 knots, surrounded by hundreds of playful dolphins. But the real heart-stopper? Unexpected visitors… With fresh memories of reports about orca interactions with sailboats circulating since 2020, tensions run high when we spot three orcas near Tenerife — a statistically rare, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter. In the moment, though, logic takes a back seat to adrenaline. We follow recommended best practices: slow down, drop sails, stay calm (or at least try to!), keep movements minimal, and suit up in lifejackets while letting the whales do their thing. What unfolds is a passage that is equal parts exhilarating, humbling, and briefly terrifying — classic Sailing ELANE style. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 🚢 Departing Santa Cruz, Tenerife 0:08 🌬️ Preparing for Tenerife’s Notorious Acceleration Zone 0:34 🎶 Sailing Life Montage — “You and I Can Weather Any Storm” 1:17 📺 Episode Intro — Family Sailing Adventure Begins 1:34 🧭 Route Plan: Santa Cruz to Los Cristianos 2:27 🌥️ Weather, Wind Forecast & Downwind Strategy 2:51 ⛵ Storm Sail Ready — Safety Preparations 3:48 🌊 Downwind Cruising at 5–9 Knots 5:23 ⛰️ Mount Teide Clouds Over Tenerife 5:34 🪢 Genoa Sail Setup & Rolling Ocean Swell 8:56 🐬 First Dolphin Encounter — Pure Magic 10:01 🤩 Surrounded by Playful Dolphins 11:47 🐋 ORCAS SPOTTED — Tension Rises 12:21 🚨 Family Prepares — Life Jackets On 13:55 😰 Close Orca Encounter — Nerve-Wracking Moments 14:27 📊 Orca Boat Interactions Explained (2020–2021) 15:52 👀 Are They Coming Back? 16:28 🌊 Dramatic Waves in the Acceleration Zone 17:06 🐬 Dolphins Surfing the Waves 18:12 ⚡ Eventful Passage Continues 19:26 🐦 Massive Bird Feeding Frenzy 20:50 🌊 Splash Over the Deck 22:22 📻 Distress Call Heard on the Radio 23:26 ✅ Clear of the Acceleration Zone 24:36 😊 Relief — Orcas Have Moved On 25:09 🏝️ Arrival at Los Cristianos Harbor 25:43 🌅 Sunset Anchorage with Stunning Cliffs 26:28 🏖️ Exploring the Tourist Area --- CREDITS: Movavi Video Editor 26 Epidemic Sound: Phoenix Rising - Edgar Hopp Weather Any Storm (Instrumental) - Cody Francis Beach Goer - Frook Golden City - Jo Wandrini Rowing, Boat Squeaks, Water Splashes Greig_Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46_No. 3, Anitra's Dance - Odyssey Orchestra Ocean, Respirator Bubbles, Underwater Breathing, Diving, Argentina Narrow Escape - Dream Cave Dark Turns to Light - Hampus Naeselius Staying Here - Kikoru Other Media: r/ThatsInsane - SurayaThrowaway12 --- #SailingElane #SailingAdventure #OrcaEncounter #SailingLife #FamilySailing #LiveaboardLife #SailingTenerife #AtlanticCrossingPrep #SailingWithKids #BoatLife #OceanAdventure #DownwindSailing #WildlifeAtSea #DolphinEncounter #Orcas #TenerifeSailing #LosCristianos #SailingVlog #CruisingLife #SailboatLife #WomenWhoSail #SailingFamily #OceanLife #SailingYouTube #AdventureAtSea