Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 4 | So Far Africa Is Pretty Cool

[@cyclomaniac9086]

I love the way you tell peoples story, highlight their talents, and expose their beauty, humanity and culture. I'm amazed at how you get them to interact so naturally with the camera in a way that creates an unusual intimacy for the viewer. You have a talent my friend. Stay safe.

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks yo so much! People seem a little shy at first, but then really open up. You should see how happy Peixe and his friends are about the video. Was hanging out with them a few nights ago and they were super happy, but in the most humble way. Wonderful folks!

[@nicholashaig9113]

Wow Alex ! you've certainly come along way since I first watched you sailing around Lake Geneva !! I have to agree with all the comments as your natural talent of mixing with people of all backgrounds is exemplary ! I'm sure being multilingual helps a little ! I'm writing this sat on my Nicholson 30 in Liverpool Marina....I bought her last year in Hamble (Southampton) & singlehanded her to Northern Ireland, Scotland & then Liverpool. I lived in the Canaries for 12 years from 1989-2001 & particularly enjoyed your recent videos as you sailed through the archipelago ! I have many improvements to make to my Yacht.....windvane, solar power, Bimini etc... but plan to head south until the butter melts in 2020 ! The world is relatively small and hope to catch up with you & Nat in some remote anchorage drinking obscene amounts of grog at some point in the future ! Fair Winds & Following Seas.

[@eugenematison5571]

I am touched. And don't recognize by what exactly. Now I have a fantastic mix of warm feelings in my chest. Are you a magician, Alex? What have you done? Or just all these people are magic?

[@WindedVoyage]

That is a very kind comment Eugene. Yes the people are magic. And I do try to capture that. It's too easy to capture sad and ugly. I've made it my objective to show the beauty and magic of people and places to balance all the negative stuff we are bombarded with. Than you Eugene.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Your African stay is off to a brilliant start👍 You seem blessed the way you seem to attract wonderful people into your life,you are obviously putting out a good vibe☺️ How about that outboard hey?Just as well you didn't lose it,and buy another,seems to be as good as gold now. More good music going on,and another lovely serenading you on your boat,can't ask for more than that😊 See you next week,and thanks👍😊

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks for your comment Wayne. People here are wonderful! And I genuinely enjoy hanging out with them. Natacha had a negative view of Cape Verdians from France where they have a reputation of being rowdy. And she is awed by how kind and relaxed they are in reality. And yes... the music. It's a mix between African, Latin and Reggae. Great vibe!

[@stepheneshelman4822]

captain Alex, Jefe I’am convinced you could be friend the devil himself, don’t get me wrong that is a tremendous gift 💝. You get closer an closer to becoming the Master of what you have chosen to venture thru. Nat looks so happy, so good to see her genuine smile again

[@WindedVoyage]

Jajaja! "A friend of the devil is a friend of mine" (Greatful Dead lyric). Thanks for that observation, I'm loving where this voyage is taking me and sharing with you all.

[@FilmNfool]

Fabulous time in CV !

[@WindedVoyage]

Yes indeed!

[@Will-yr9bz]

Wow, fantastic love the vid music and the people awesome

[@WindedVoyage]

Music IS awesome here.

[@normanboyes4983]

Brilliant.👍😀

[@WindedVoyage]

That man Peixe has become a great friend.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

I was riding a bus in Cuba when it broke down. They literally got the part out, had a new part made, and put back in with in 4 hours!! Epic.

[@WindedVoyage]

Gotta say something about the the way people with less can do so much more. Let's make more products for the good of the economy. But what if we fixed more things for the same reason?

[@tchintdelgado3127]

My beautiful Mindelo i am glad to see it from other's people perspective.

[@WindedVoyage]

Keep watching... it's been too amazing here.

[@jethrob2830]

Boat hitchhiking, what a great idea. I wonder who I could get a ride from in Ohio ;) Great opportunity to share the world Alex, thanks for seizing it.

[@WindedVoyage]

There are lots of them. And they get around. There was a cute English couple who just got a ride to Barbados with an Englishman who's wife did not want to make the crossing. Everyone came out happy. Wish them fair winds.

[@jayomjarmo]

First Class !

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks!

Great video and yes, impressive how you always get to know the right people. Thx

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks Florian. The right people are all around us. Just need to take a little time to know them.

[@JG-ke7gj]

Wow I loved the singing of the French girl, I think it was in Cabo verdian? Nothing beats the old school charm of these places in my opinion. Old word "Portumundo" style.

[@WindedVoyage]

Ola JG. The French girl was singing in Spanish. Old school Cape Verdean music is called Morna. Look up Cesaria Evora singing "Sodad". A beautiful melancholic song about yearning for Cape Verde. You can hear more old school CV music in latter episodes.

[@JG-ke7gj]

@@WindedVoyage Hi Winded, Sorry for my late reply to your fast reply :-) Thanks for the tips on music. Im definitely looking forward to more old school CV music! Im one of those who have dreamed about Cap Verde since many years back because of its unique culture and old world charm. I met Cap Verdians in Lisbon in the 80s/90s and I do speak Portuguese but I still couldn't make out clear what language the Spanish girl was singing in. An amazing adventure you are on and im looking forward to follow your journey :-)

[@WindedVoyage]

@@JG-ke7gj I knew little about Cape Verde before I came. And since have been blown away by its culture. Just so you know, the Spanish girl is actually French. Parisian classically trained musician. Violin. Yet traveled to southern Spain and learned to play and sing there. She's one of those carefree hippie traveling girls. She reappears in a latter episode when we met up again in Santiago. Then she went off to Senegal I believe.

[@JG-ke7gj]

@@WindedVoyage I have listened to cv music in the past and I kind of know they have a rich music scene. I didn't know the term Mornas though so I thank you for providing me with this key word for finding awesome music! Again in the 90s in Lisbon there was a private apartment where we would go after partying late, it was called Cachupa, after a Cabo verdian food that they also served there. I think that was some of my first contacts with CV apart from some sailors in bars. This French girl is unique and follows her own mind and destiny, im missing meeting people like that on travels. I will be looking out for her next appearance. Another dream destination of mine has been Sao Tome and Principe, I know that is a far way to sail though, if not that could be something to consider. Im curious where your travels will bring you.. Boa sorte!

[@ozuyt]

I've laught hard with your 'caña' translation :) Yes, in Spain a 'caña' it's a beer, but it's just coloquial language. The 'caña' she was singing about it's actually reed, 'soy como la caña que nunca moriré': 'i'm like the reed that will never die'. Amazing place Mindelo, btw. Thumbs up and 'till next week!!

[@WindedVoyage]

Oh! Is that what the song is about. Que coño soy. I was just taken by the music and the beer sitting in front of her.

[@jderrida69]

Another great episode. Thanks for the view Cesaria Evora's home. I have seen Sun Ra, Art Ensemble of Chicago and many many others, but NOT seeing Cesaria Evora is one of the few musical regrets I have.

[@WindedVoyage]

I've already heard local bands play her music several times. Was not so familiar with here music, but now I'm discovering how genius her music is.

[@laurentfroggy6631]

I got a feeling that you won't be going anywhere anytime soon Alex ;-) thanks and best from HKG

[@WindedVoyage]

Nope.

[@mg6924]

Good video. I enjoy seeing how people live in different countries.

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks! Glad I could share that with good folks like you.

[@mg6924]

@@WindedVoyage Thanks man. Happy Holidays.

[@jamesbuncher9423]

Looking amazing mate love watching your videos 😎🤩👍🏻

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks James.

[@buenavistabistro6533]

SALUT LES AMIES , LA FIEVRE DE PARTIR ME PREND LES TRIPES A CHAQUES EPISODE J'AI ENCORE DEUX ANS A TIRER AVANT DE ME LANCER DANS CETTE AVENTURE ET JE ME REJOUIE TOUJOUR DE VOIR CE QUE VOUS FAITES . BRAVO ET MERCI. TU A JUST 2 ANS POUR TRAVERSER DE CE COTE JE VOUS RESERVE UNE BELLE FIESTA...

[@WindedVoyage]

OK... deux ans pour traverser. Ca peul le faire. Mais il y beaucoup de pays et gens a rencontrer sur ce côté de l'ocean. MY friend you got two years to get yourself ready for the big adventure. Hope you start preparing now. (I'm saying this from experience which took me longer than I ever imagined:-)

[@buenavistabistro6533]

well if 2 year is not enough at this time I will be free and take the time I need, but for sure I will by a boat almost new and ready to go but I like your way when you do your Galopin bravo again. @@WindedVoyage

[@svhappymondays9123]

Briliant as alwaysr, a few marina/ ball prices would be greatfully recived Alex

[@WindedVoyage]

Just under two hundred Euros for a week. 10% off if you stay and month and more if you stay longer. Testing out my holding and endurance skills at anchor for now.

[@UweBehrendt]

wonderful Thanks

[@WindedVoyage]

Thank you!

[@trumpetmano]

HA!!! I have found some of the BEST boat motor mechanics in the most remote and out of the way places... Big city mechanics...Thhppptttttt!

[@WindedVoyage]

I gave Peixe my old iPhone that had it's "new" battery expand like an air bag. I thought it was dead for good. The next day he came back with a huge smile and a working phone. It makes me so happy to see him use it and as well call me to go hang out. Love the people here!!!

[@stm22]

this one is sensational Alex! =)

[@WindedVoyage]

I think so too!!! I love this episode. It will not be so viewed because of no "Bait Click". And so what:-)

[@stm22]

​@@WindedVoyage there is something very swiss (i'm swiss) =)) oh and I love Bait Click episodes tooooo =)))) "together in diversity" ;)

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Dunno about getting ANYthing fixed Alex, but if your welding guy can knock me up a new spine, that would be really cool. I'm short by 3 discs in this one :)

[@WindedVoyage]

They can fix anything here!

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I'd better come give it a try :)@@WindedVoyage

[@welterdavin5486]

right on

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks!

[@alymohamed9666]

Great Nic Video

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks Aly!

[@rincondelplata2000]

Beautiful video but short

[@WindedVoyage]

Quality vs. quantity?

[@rincondelplata2000]

@@WindedVoyage no doubt, your video quality is superior. Congrats!

[@nas6587]

Alex i agree with Stepehn Eshelman, u can even make Lucifer be ur friend thats how natural ur are with fellow human beings.... u surely have a way with people.... i love CV, beautiful people and land.... ofcos ur accmopanied by the ever smiling Nati.... have fun

[@WindedVoyage]

Thanks Sebastian. I was hanging out with them and they are so happy I come to their neighbourhood and off the tourist path. To get to know them. And why not? They are so coo,l relaxed and kind. Like I said several episodes ago, I removed the stick up my arse a long time ago... and boy does that change ones world:-)

[@nas6587]

@@WindedVoyage that's the way it goes.... u will be amazed if u venture off the tourist BS... amazing world out there...

[@WindedVoyage]

@@nas6587 Absolutely true! That's what is wonderful about sailing. You're not a typical tourist with just a few days to relax. You can spend time to meet and discover. We've only just begun:-) Thanks Sebastian!

[@nas6587]

@@WindedVoyage u inspire me to sail.... yes I hear u Alex travellers not tourists right!....

[@nas6587]

@@WindedVoyage ur welcome Alex... enjoy every moment...

[@stepheneshelman4822]

Alex-- why did you choose to drop the hook, instead of marina slip $$ ?

[@WindedVoyage]

The marina is great. Great service and people. But yes, a little costly compared to fees in the Canaries. Plus I'm testing out our endurance at anchor in a safe and serviceable location before moving on. All part of the continuing apprenticeship of being a full-time live aboard sailor.

[@paulcollins9397]

Do you know you’re just offshore of “The Eye of Africa”? Ancient Atlantis.

[@WindedVoyage]

I did not know that. There is a cool vibe here.

[@jean-paulguillemet6312]

super......:)

[@WindedVoyage]

Merci JP. When are we going to see you here amigo?

[@welterdavin5486]

wow

[@WindedVoyage]

Wooohoo!

[@howardwhite9773]

la musique de Lola est vraie

[@WindedVoyage]

Pour une Parisienne qui est pianiste, Lola est une vraie musicienne. Elle ne chantait pas et ne jouait pas la guitar il y a peut de temps.

[@nikleiser5888]

Hey Alex, are French people able to speak englisch conversational ? In my experience; the French are not that great when it comes to languages.

[@WindedVoyage]

Many do and many dont even try. They're better than the English.

[@aldoacitelli]

Africa is wonderful. I don’t know why so many are fleeing to Europe?

[@WindedVoyage]

Exactly!!! We Europeans flee to hot chilled places, and they flee to the cold stressed north. But many come back. There is a big economic force in Cape Verde with nationals who build themselves nice places back on the islands for holidays, family and retirement. That being said, our friend Peixe has no desire to go North. He loves where he is and his country. That dude is stand up!

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 😍💖🔥👙

[@welterdavin5486]

let me help