Bodach
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If you wanted to leave a 40 foot yacht in the Canaries from September to January, which marinas are the safest options?
Marinas in the Canary Islands
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veshengro
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I can comment on Marina Rubicon at Playa Blanca on Lanzarote, having spent a few months there waiting for the Hurricanes to behave before crossing to the Leewards. I found it well protected and don't recall any weather related problems between early September and mid December when I sailed for Las Palmas to store up. I do remember everything covered in fine sand one morning due to unusual wind and weather bringing sand from the African Coast, other than that I enjoyed my stay there.
Just an additional note. I think it was about early October time when the first of ARC boats arrived and berths became a bit limited for anyone arriving after that time. Once the rally boats left for Las Palmas, berths became available again.
Just an additional note. I think it was about early October time when the first of ARC boats arrived and berths became a bit limited for anyone arriving after that time. Once the rally boats left for Las Palmas, berths became available again.
capnsensible
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Most are! Problem is getting booked in. Very busy in September, October and November.
Any of the 3 Lanzarote marinas. My favourite, Marina Rubicon.
Fuertaventura haven't got much. Mebbe in Rosario, the capital or Morro Jable.
Gran Canaria, Las Palmas will be wedged. May get a place in Puerto Mogan.
Tenerife. Best bet, marina San Miguel near South airport.
La Palma. Tazacorte on west side. Not many spare berths. Santa Cruz, east side is a bit dank.
La Gomera. San Sebastian will be full until early December.
El Hierro......nowhere.
Key is to book early. A date can be slipped a bit once you are booked.
Good luck. Any questions, do shout.
Any of the 3 Lanzarote marinas. My favourite, Marina Rubicon.
Fuertaventura haven't got much. Mebbe in Rosario, the capital or Morro Jable.
Gran Canaria, Las Palmas will be wedged. May get a place in Puerto Mogan.
Tenerife. Best bet, marina San Miguel near South airport.
La Palma. Tazacorte on west side. Not many spare berths. Santa Cruz, east side is a bit dank.
La Gomera. San Sebastian will be full until early December.
El Hierro......nowhere.
Key is to book early. A date can be slipped a bit once you are booked.
Good luck. Any questions, do shout.
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capnsensible
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Also add the marina in Santa Cruz, Tenerife. Original with names round here.....
Bodach
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Many thanks for comments. Last sailed there in 1989, looks like much has evolved since then!
