
In the summer of 2021 we sailed from Fogo, Newfoundland on July 14th, reaching Horta in the Azores July 25th, after a fairly easy 11 day crossing (click to open Azores Crossing post). As Canadian citizens we were granted 90 day tourist visas to visit the 9 islands that make up the Azores archipelago. Almost 4 weeks went by exploring Faial and Horta, we spent our remaining time sailing, anchoring, walking and very much enjoying the other central chain islands of: Pico, Sao Jorge and Terceira, with a brief trip to Sao Miguel flying home (click to open Azores Archipelago pdf link).
This season, In 2022 our plan is to visit the other 5 islands of the Azores archipelago: Graciosa, Flores, Corvo, Sao Miguel (by boat this time) and Santa Maria, or as many as we can get to before sailing to Ireland midsummer.
After 12 hours in transit from YYZ-TER we’re sitting in our rental suite in Praia, waiting for the wind and rain to die down, so we can get down to the marina and uncover loon, and get some work done.
It’s a bit early in the season to be here but we’ve got three leisurely weeks to get our boat ready and just enjoy Praia!

Happy sailing,
Mike & Jayne
Praia Da Vitória, Azores March 11 2022