Sailing Canary Islands ⛵ Fuerteventura - Las Palmas, Gran Canaria| Sahara Dust to City Colors | ep51

From desert dust to city color—our family sails through a Calima to vibrant Las Palmas! ⛵️In this episode, we de-cockroach the boat (well, at least preventatively 😅) and dust off a fine layer of Sahara sand after getting caught in our very first Calima — the wild desert wind that sweeps orange dust all the way from Africa across the Canary Islands. Everything turned golden... including our boat, ELANE! After the cleanup, we sail 60 nautical miles (13 hours) from Morro Jable, Fuerteventura to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria — the lively capital known for its beaches, colorful streets, and as the legendary starting point of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). Once anchored just outside the busy marina, we explore vibrant street art, watch surfers take on Atlantic waves, and soak in the city vibe. But when it’s time to leave… our anchor refuses to budge! 😬 … and end up missing our perfect weather window to Tenerife. Oh well… just another day in sailing life! 🎥 Filmed: February 17–22, 2021 🧭 Route: Morro Jable ➜ Las Palmas (60nm / 13h) ☀️ Boat: SY ELANE 📍 Next Episode: Paddle-boarding, anchor rescue, and a road trip up to the icy peak of Roque Nublo! #sailingfamily #sailinglife #canaryislands #laspalmas #granCanaria #calima #ARC #kids4sail #itiwit #decathlon #sailingadventure 🕒 Timestamps & Highlights 0:47–1:06 ⛵️ Preparing canned food for storage — removing paper and cardboard to avoid roaches. 1:14–2:23 👨‍👩‍👦 Family teamwork — labeling cans, joking about “surprise food,” and playing with toy teeth. 3:00–3:57 🌴 Morning walk to the beach; kids finish homework and get some light exercise. 4:26–5:45 🌪️ Saharan sandstorm (Calima) hits — everything turns orange and dusty. 6:10–6:59 🌍 Narration explains the Calima phenomenon — sand blown from the Sahara across the Canary Islands. 7:20–8:09 ⚓️ Night sail to Las Palmas, arriving early morning among large ships. 8:41–9:48 🛥️ Anchoring outside Las Palmas harbor — meeting friends, 13-hour sail completed. 10:00–12:20 🌆 Exploring Las Palmas — giant yachts, murals, and discovering the city’s size and vibrancy. 13:06–14:46 🍦 Family walk to find ice cream; busy city vibes and street scenes. 16:34–17:55 ☀️ Breakfast in the cockpit; trying out a hammock over the water. 18:23–20:25 🚶‍♀️ Sunday walk along the promenade — relaxing family moments and playtime. 20:25–20:56 🍰 Celebrating the first day of Lent — baking traditional Norwegian cream rolls (“fastelavnsboller”). 21:04–21:31 ⚓️🚨 Anchor gets stuck; they can’t move the boat but eventually free it. 21:51–22:21 🏔️ Preview of next episode — mountain road trip and icy summit adventure. CREDITS: Movavi Video Editor 25 Epidemic Sound: Colliding (Instrumental Version) – Alder Eighties Lawyer – Shiruky Icecream Truck – Rocket Jr. I Was Young – J.F Gloss Photos: Rtvc.es Worldcruisingclub.com