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Rewind, Recharge and Reset.

We offer tailor made trips to sail and explore the islands of Sal, Sao Nicolau, Santo Antao and Sao Vicente. Choose a packed itinerary of sailing, hiking and exploring or a more relaxed experience sailing between these unspoiled islands, anchoring in quiet picturesque bays and enjoying the peace, tranquillity and glorious sunshine of these unspoiled Cabo Verde islands.

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About us

We are Andrew and Jennifer, our home country is Scotland and we sail SeaBird, a 36ft Catamaran.

SeaBird was built in Southampton to an exacting specification as the original owners were planning to travel round the world. Skipper Andrew has sailed since childhood and has wide and varied experience both cruising and racing. Crew Jennifer has been involved in the hospitality industry for many years and is also a competent crew.

We fell in love with the islands and the people after first sailing to Palmeira from Gran Canaria then sailing to exploring other islands within the archipelago.

We enjoy the untouched nature of the archipelago away from the tourist hotspots and the rush and tear of living in the UK and invite you to share our adventures.

Sal:

Sal is the home of one of only two international airports within the archipelago.
Most visitors holiday here, Santa Maria in the south of the island, is the tourist destination of the major tour operators. Most tourists visit Sal for the sunshine and sand although there is much more to see and do such as water sports, dune buggy experiences, visit the Blue Eye and the salt pans.

Espargos is a pretty town and is the capital of Sal where you can experience the local unhurried way of life, visit the local morning markets, take time to explore and enjoy the local bars, cafes and restaurants.

The authentic and colourful fishing town of Palmeira is accessible from Espargos via taxi. Palmeira is where the adventure begins. Here visitors can embrace the Cape Verdean lifestyle and experience the local cuisine and culture. Palmeira has several small restaurants where guests can start their day with a hearty breakfast before embarking an our very own Seabird.

Sao Nicolau:

Sao Nicolau offers breathtaking scenery and a tranquil atmosphere. Visitors to the island can enjoy hiking, beautiful gardens and architecture. Sao Nicolau 's highest point is Mount Monte Gordo, an inactive volcano which peaks at 1312m above sea Level and is situated within the Monte Gordo National Park. The Park is 950 hectares of protected nature reserve and includes rich flora, fauna, forests and rivers. Many of the plants are endangered including the Dragon Blood tree.

As well as hiking, Sao Nicolau is great for fishing as the surrounding sea is rich with fish. Species of fish include white Marlin, blue Marlin, Yellowfin tuna and dorado.

Santo Antao:

Santo Antao sits to the North West of the Cape Verde Islands and is renowned for it's mountainous green peaks, plantations, local villages and caves The dormant Volcano, Topo de Coroa towers 1979m above Sea level. As well as hiking, Santo Antao is home to one of the oldest distilleries. Here you can see how the local Cape Verdian rum – Grogue is distilled.

Sao Vincente:

Discovered in 1462 by Portuguese Explorers covers an area of 227 square kilometres and unlike Sal is characterised by it's steep mountains and rugged terrain. Mindelo is the capital of the island and is known for it's stunning architecture, lively music scene and bustling markets. Monte Verde is the Island's highest point standing 774 m above sea level. The trail up Monte Verde starts in the village of Sao Pedro and takes around an hour. From the top visitors can experience panoramic views over the island. Sao Vincente is also the best known place to fish for Blue Marlin tuna.

Sal: