B(H)iking – Page 33 – SY Hullu Poro

…driving me nuts…

On November 6, 2022

The ongoing shopping is driving me nuts at the moment. I have decided to do as much as possible with the bike. It will keep me fit, which I consider as an essential part of preparation for an upcoming longer passage.
It started since I arrived back from home leave and peaked yesterday with three trips on a day. I might have to take one trip with a taxi to get the heavier items to the boat but let’t see how its progressing.

We try to get basic supplies for a period of two month – Canary Islands is apparently better than Cape Verde to stock up the pantry. Once onboard, the challenge around storage starts. No complains.

Need to get on the now.

Fari winds…

…bits and pieces…

By Bernd

On November 4, 2022

In B(H)iking, Spain, Technical

The final bits and pieces are falling together but we still have some items on the To-To-List, nothing critical though.
The fridge is running properly again without touching the new one, which arrived from HR Parts today. Conclusion: We now carry a spare fridge compressor on board.
The gas bottle compartment got a clean-up as one of the open exemplary tasks, which was overdue.

Recent progress allowed the opportunity today to jump onto the bike to Arrecife. Main purpose was to get some delrin shims for the gooseneck manufactured. Ulli from SY Christina gave me the right contact, a one man workshop hidden behind a door – no signs at all.

The shims got completed on the spot, which left time for a drink and catch-up with Ulrike & Nelly at Strava Restaurant in Arrecife downtown.
The backwinds then helped me on the ride back to Puerto Calero along the coastline – definitely one of my favourite stretches on the island.

More bits and pieces left for tomorrow.

Fair winds…

☝️…bike rack for boats…🚴‍♂️

By Bernd

On October 17, 2022

In B(H)iking, Spain

The design of the new boat-bike-rack is completed and under testing conditions besides having submitted the application for a worldwide patent. You can see a first animation in the picture above.

There will be a further upgrade to add a second bike after successful completion of the one-bike-boat-rack testing phase.

Unfortunately it is still required to move the bike after each tack or gybe to ensure it always sits at the windward site of the boat.

Perhaps this is also the starting point to think of a boating & biking charter business.

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…vinyards with René…

By Bernd

On October 16, 2022

In B(H)iking, Spain

🚴‍♂️…Praia Formosa…🚴‍♂️

By Bernd

On October 2, 2022

In B(H)iking, Portugal

🚴‍♂️…Machico leg training…🚴‍♂️

By Bernd

On September 30, 2022

In B(H)iking, Portugal

Hike – Levada do Bom Sucesso

By Bernd

On September 30, 2022

In B(H)iking, Portugal

Hike – Levada Fajã do Rodrigues (PR16)

By Bernd

On September 29, 2022

In B(H)iking, Portugal

🚴‍♂️…Cãmara de Lobos…🚴‍♂️

By Bernd

On September 28, 2022

In B(H)iking, Portugal

I have been to Baía de Cãmara de Lobos a few times and it is always a pleasure to come back. It is a short ride along the coastline keeping the sea in view while paddling up and down.

The main attraction today was the tiny little church right at the harbour. Not a single seat left and when the signing of the chant started the vibes electrified even spectators like myself outside of the church.

Fair winds…