Map of the Canary Islands

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Guides for life afloat

Practical notes on finding boat parts, preparing supplier enquiries and getting to know the Canary Islands.
Illustration of a sailing boat at anchor beside a volcanic Canary Islands coast.

Anchoring in the Canary Islands: Shelter, Swell and Local Rules

Read the wind and swell, compare four Canary Islands areas, check permissions and choose an anchorage with a workable escape plan.
Illustration of boat spares, storage boxes and a notebook on a yacht table

Building an Atlantic Crossing Spares Kit: What to Carry and What to Leave Behind

Choose crossing spares that fit your boat and your repair skills: a priority matrix, practical inventory example, tools, quantities and storage.
Illustration of a marina and marine-parts supplies

Finding Boat Spare Parts in the Canary Islands: A Practical Search Plan

Identify the part, find relevant businesses and confirm the details before travelling or ordering in the Canary Islands.
Illustration of a sailing boat being prepared in port

Before the ARC: Five Boat Systems to Check While You Are Still in Port

Turn pre-departure concerns into a practical work list for your engine, rig, steering, electrics and bilge systems before an Atlantic crossing.