After an enjoyable couple of days in Funchal we set off for Gran Canaria.  Wind never filled in significantly so we had the engine on for much of the way to meet our arrival target.  First night out had a magnificent view of the heavens including seeing distant lights cross-crossing the north west sky for an hour or so - could it have been aliens?  Certainly wasn’t satellites as they were moving in multiple directions.  Decided that it was most likely naval aircraft on night exercises from a carrier!  Wow!
Anyway, we hooked a mahi-mahi which made for excellent ceviche and fried fish that evening, and we missed another that gave a big hit on the rod but took the lure with it.  Shame!  
We sailed between the obscure Islas Selvagens, or Savage Islands; 3 small volcanic islands that are now a Portuguese National Marine Park.  Hoped to see some marine wildlife but had to content ourselves with a few more birds than usual.  Approaching Gran Canaria we finally spotted some dolphins to keep crew Mike happy.  Finally, rounding the NE corner of the island we started to see the large drill ships and other commercial vessels moored up in the port at Las Palmas.  
We tucked Breeze up safely into the LP Marina alongside an almost deserted pontoon, cleared ready for an influx of boats doing the ARC+.  We left her there and flew home, ready to return in late October ahead of the Grand Depart on 9th November.

Funchal, Madeira to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

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