Now in the Canary Islands

We made and overnight passage from Lanzarote to Gran Canaria, where we have met up with lots of friends, all heading in the same direction.

This was a great evening, with friends on other boats and listening to some music.

The 'Arc ' rally left here on Sunday and there were about 250 boats all crossing at the same time.

We waited to come in until they had all left and there was space again. The marina is now full up yet again and everywhere you look there are yachts getting ready to go across. There are also dozens of young people asking us if we need crew, but I think it's only the hippie-looking ones that are left!!

There are some strong winds forecast for the next few days, so we shall hang around here until the system has gone through and then off to Tenerife to pick up Lisa and Jay for the crossing. Can't wait to see them again.