Twenty Sailboats Depart from Fuerteventura to Cross the Atlantic to the Caribbean on a Journey of Over 3,000 Miles

The Marina Jandía marina in Morro Jable (Fuerteventura) hosted the departure of the eighth edition of the Rallye des Îles du Soleil on October 30, a journey where 20 sailboats will cover over 3,000 nautical miles to reach the Caribbean.

The fleet set sail at 10:00 AM heading to Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, where they will make their first stop.

The journey is divided into two stages. The first covers about 900 nautical miles between Fuerteventura and Cape Verde. After a period of rest and preparation, the vessels will resume sailing on November 11 to complete the second leg, approximately 2,130 miles, to Marie-Galante in Guadeloupe. Arrival in the Caribbean is expected by the end of November.

The Rallye des Îles du Soleil is not a speed competition, but a journey that allows sailors to cross the Atlantic in the company of other vessels. During the trip, participants have satellite tracking, daily weather information, safety checks, and assistance at various stages.

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