and It was a short trip over from Tenerife to Gran Canaria Island.

We arrived in Gran Canaria with time to spare.  We’re hoping to get some items on Sea Rose addressed before the start of the ARC on November 22nd.

The 30th year for ARC and more recently due to its popularity, they started ARC+

Teresa and Dave having afternoon lunch at the very popular Sailor’s Bay

This was our initial berthing location.  We were tucked in between two larger catamarans.  It looks very quiet and cozy, but looks can be deceiving.

We were stern in on a seawall with tides.  What’s the problem you ask…

In order to get on and off Sea Rose we had to rig up some boards to strap up our pasarelle. Slightly dangerous after a night of drinks.

Yep, it’s high tide right now and Teresa needs assistance to literally climb on board.

When there’s a problem with the rigging always send the crew up the mast.  Well done Teresa!

It’s important for the Captain to keep both feet on the deck and supervise.

Our lovely neighbors from “The Lazy Linda” enjoying their afternoon.

We did squeeze in some culture in the old town, the Cathedral de Santa Ana.

The “send off party” for the ARC+ and welcoming party for the ARC participants.

The festivities included local dancers

The starting line of ARC+…and the spinnakers are flying.

Then we had the cruisers, easy as it goes.