SY Hullu Poro – Page 112 – Boating & Biking Adventures

🤿…Snorkelling @ Playa Chica…🤿

On November 23, 2021

Together with Rainer – skipper of SY Geronimo & TO member – we went to Playa Chica at Puerto del Carmen today for some snorkelling. Although the water temperature is around 21ºC, we preferred to take the shorties to stay longer in the water. We have been told by Volker from SY Hexe, that this is one of the best snorkelling grounds here on Lanzarote. Indeed, we were impressed by a friendly welcome from different species of colourful fish. A good training for my upcoming diving course mid December. I am tempted to go again…

Fair winds…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWnYW-tvwLA

☝️ Intermar e.V. – Netcontrol

By Bernd

On November 23, 2021

In B(H)iking, Intermar e.V., Spain

My 🚴‍♂️ trip today took me to a small village in the backlands of Lanzarote. There was a good reason as I got the opportunity to visit Uwe, one of the Netcontrols from Intermar e.V. living here on Lanzarote for many years. Although I had numerous contacts with Uwe during the twice a day operated ham radio sessions on 14.313kHz and we met for a coffee & cake onboard SY Hulluporo before, it was nice to see from where he is remotely operating the Intermar Radio Station, which is located in the South of Germany.

Besides the technical support, I appreciate the socialising network of the Intermar association among sailors and non-sailors not to forget the very important advice on recent weather developments while on passage. It also gives additional comfort to provide your actual boat position to the Netcontrols while on passage – someone to speak and listen to while out on the ocean.

Today, I learned a lot about the insides into Lanzarote from someone living and loving this island for more than two decades. Thank you Uwe!

Vy 73 & Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Rubicon again…🚴‍♂️

By Bernd

On November 22, 2021

In B(H)iking, Spain, Trans-Ocean e.V.

Different reasons took me back to Marina Rubicon again today. Firstly, I wanted to check in the chandlery store, what engine oil they have as I am planning an oil change on the engine – no luck. Secondly, I wanted to say “Ahoy” to Petra and Jan from SY Sutje. After a relaxed cup of tea, we turned the boat to be ready for the next voyage. Finally, I had to crack the climb from South to North at Femés. Last time I failed, had to dismantle the bike twice to get over it but this time I fought it through to the top, also cheered up by the paint brush on its way. Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Sunday beach ride…🚴‍♂️

By Bernd

On November 21, 2021

In B(H)iking, Spain

🧽…bike work…🔧

By Bernd

On November 20, 2021

In B(H)iking, Spain

I love cleaning the drivetrain 😬 but enjoy its free movement on the next ride…stay tuned. ☝️

Get-together on SY Hexe

By Bernd

On November 19, 2021

In Spain, Trans-Ocean e.V.

Second time I was invited to join a get-together on SY Hexe – Cornelia and Volker‘s way to start the weekend. Their hospitality and support is so generous, leaving memorable evenings with good discussions, exchange, laughter and new friendships before falling asleep. Thank you!