10-day route · Spain
Canaries ten-day passage
A ten-day Canary Islands passage for experienced crews — longer legs and steady trade-wind patterns.
- Allow buffer days — acceleration zones near islands need respect.
- Provisioning straightforward in Las Palmas and Santa Cruz.
- Check anchor holding on volcanic bottom — set anchor twice if in doubt.
Passage spine
Las Palmas → San Sebastián (La Gomera) → Santa Cruz (La Palma) → return or one-way drop-off planning.
Compare Hallberg-Rassy HR 43 for offshore-capable Atlantic cruisers.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need offshore experience for Canaries?
- Coastal passages between islands benefit from passage discipline — not transatlantic, but plan conservatively.