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CONTENT ISLAND LIFE SNEAK PEAKS - WATCH VIDEO STORIES

05 EDITOR'S NOTE We love stories. Especially stories that make us happy. And this is the whole idea behind "canary whistler".

10 CANARY ISLANDS The diversity you find among the archipelago is staggering. There really is something for everyone.

07 BOTANICAL BEAUTY They also go by the name Frangipani or Hawaiian Lei flower.

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HIDDEN TREASURE

EL MUSEO ATLÁNTICO. AN UNDERWATER MUSEUM

10 TOP 5 SAILING DESTINATIONS There is a sandy anchorage on the southern side of La Graciosa. The bay is protected from the usual northerly winds.

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INTERVIEW ISLAND SAILING

ISLAND FOODIE LIMPETS

My name is Max Campbell, and I’m a 25 year old sailor and surfer from Cornwall, UK.

Lapas are limpets. They are usually served with a special sauce (mojo) on the Canary islands.

"Canary Whistler" is a FREE e-magazine. Created for all screens. The idea is to spread the great stories, and give You some island vibes. One issue/month is released.

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WORD BY EDITOR We love stories. Especially stories that make us happy. And this is the whole idea behind "canary whistler". We will cover feelgood stories from this amazing archipelago. And wrap it for screens. Every issue will include videos to watch, interviews with islanders and articles to click on.

Canary Whistler is based on Gran Canaria. But we will try to cover all the islands as much as possible.

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"Feelgood stories"

ISLANDS DIVERSITY

"NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TRAVEL STYLE IS, THERE’S AN ISLAND TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS."

Tropical to snow. Urban to wild. Festive to tranquil. And the list goes on. The diversity you find among the archipelago is staggering. There really is something for everyone.

The canary islands are volcanic ocean islands.

"All the Canary Islands are like small isolated continents". Read more about the unique

biodiversity HERE.

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The most recent eruption was on La Palma 1971.

BELOW SURFACE MUSEUM

"AS SOON AS WE SINK THEM, THEY BELONG TO THE SEA." - JASON DECAIRES TAYLOR

There is something very special in Lanzarote. An underwater sculpture park - El Museo Atlántico.

This was the first underwater museum in the

The sculptures are created by the artist Jason

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deCaires Taylor. He has created similar

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Atlantic ocean.

underwater sculpture parks aroud the world.

Check out the map here.

The sculptures create many benefits. One is the conservational value. They create artificial surfaces that many species attach to.

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Y R O T S R U YO What to Know Do you want to see your story/picture in "canary whistler"? Just use the hashtags #canarystory and #canarywhistler We will add your stories continuously on the Instagram account @canarystory.

#canarystory If you have feelgood content, with a great story behind - we might contact you to make a deal! We are always on the search for the best stories out there.

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BOTANICAL BEAUTY These beautiful flowers are from the Genus Plumeria. They also go by the name Frangipani or Hawaiian Lei flower. The flowers are very fragrant, especially during the night. This is to attract night active pollinators. The oil from the flowers has even been used in perfume.

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CAMPBELL

OCEAN SAILOR

My name is Max Campbell, and I’m a 25 year old sailor and surfer from Cornwall, UK. Over the last five years, I have spent a lot of time restoring old sailing boats, and then using them as a means to travel and see the world.

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INTERVIEW

"We set our anchor in the town of Los Christianos, to the south of the island. The Knight family, and their beautiful Wharram design catamaran Hecate, are also in the anchorage. It’s fun to feel part of the family for a few days. We listen to Matt and Suzanne’s epic stories of adventure, and slip ashore in the evening with Harriet and Taz." https://un-tide.com Can people follow your adventures?

Yes, we have made an effort to share as much of the journey as we can online: Instagram (@un.tide), Tiktok (@un.tide), Youtube (Untide) and facebook (@untide).

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ISLAND HOPPING

THE CANARY ISLANDS HAVE GREAT SPOTS TO DISCOVER FOR SAILORS.

INTERVIEW

Photographer: Max Campbell

MY TOP 5 FAVOURITE SAILING DESTINATIONS IN THE CANARY ISLANDS. 1. Playa Francesa – La Graciosa

The state owned marina is surprisingly cheap,

There is a sandy anchorage on the southern side

and there is also a protected anchorage next

of La Graciosa. The bay is protected from the

door. It’s the best place in the Canaries to find

usual northerly winds, and offers panoramic

boat supplies, and endless amounts of fun

views of the towering cliffs of Lanzarote. Its

and activities can be found within a short

posible to walk across the arid, mars like

walk.

landscape to find a consistent, fun wave. The

3. Valle Gran Rey – La Gomera

and resturaunts, and it’s the perfect place to

There’s something timeless about Valle Gran

make landfall after a passage from mainland Europe.

2. Las Palmas – Gran Canaria

Rey. A gravel road hugs the feet of a steep cliff, leading to a beautiful beach, inhabited by a community of foreign cave dwellers.

The anchorage is mostly protected, and it’s

If you’re looking for a quiet, empty anchorage,

possible to follow a selection of exciting

Las Palmas isn’t the place for you. The thing that

hiking trails from the shore. There’s also a fun

makes Las Palmas special, is the friendly

town to the north, with a collection of bars,

community of both sailors and Canarians.

cafes and restaurants.

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water is clear, there is a small town with shops

Photographer: Max Campbell

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INTERVIEW

Photographer: Max Campbell

BY EVELYN SOMERS

4. Tazacorte – La Palma.

The steep ridges of La Palma tower over the small town of Tazacorte. A vast concrete breakwater provides a sheltered anchorage in most wind directions, and a small wave breaks on the other side of the bay. There is also a fairly cheap marina

"ALL OF MY FRIENDS THAT HAVE SAILED TO LA RESTINGA, CLAIM THAT IT’S THEIR FAVOURITE SPOT IN THE CANARIES"

tucked away inside the breakwater.

Tazacorte provides a good link to the center of the

Photographer: Max Campbell

island, where thick fir forests cling to the steep slopes, and dramatic ridges create breathtaking views of the island. blalllallbalb

5. La Restinga – El Hierro We never managed to visit La Restinga, because paints a picture of a Canarian culture untouched by tourism. The island is very laid back, surprisingly green, and we enjoyed it a lot.

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the marina was full. We did visit El Hierro, which

Photographer: Max Campbell

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CROSSING THE ATLANTIC to cross the Atlantic ocean. Every fall, sailboats go south, until they hit the tradewinds. These winds take them west.

ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) started in 1986.

"The ARC is the world's most successful ocean sailing event. Every November over 200 yachts set off from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and cross the 2700Nm of Atlantic ocean to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia".

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Many boats leave Las Palmas, in Gran Canaria,

A DREAM OR REALITY? CROSSING AN OCEAN Here are some inspirational tips

Checkout oceanpreneur for the list:

and tools, if you are thinking

https://www.theoceanpreneur.com

about the adventure. You don't

/adventure/sailing-crew-websites-

even have to own a boat to fulfill atlantic-ocean/ your dream. There are many "crew sites", where you can find boats to join.

"I’M NOT NERVOUS, BUT I FEEL SOMETHING. I CAN’T QUITE PUT MY FINGER ON IT, BUT IT’S BIG — KIND OF LIKE CHRISTMAS, BUT BIGGER" — @LILYJOURNEAUX. https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/how-to-sail-the-Atlantic

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INTERVIEW

Photographer: Max Campbell

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WE'RE ON YOUTUBE

THIS CHANNEL IS ALL ABOUT ISLAND FEELGOOD STORIES. EVEN OUR "IMMERSIONS" WILL GIVE YOU ISLAND VIBES.

All of a sudden we have a YouTube channel! But it all makes sense. Our main goal is to spread the great stories out there. We have playlists with stories by a diverse bunch of people. When you watch their videos, they get the direct value. We just share their stories. We also create original pieces. More mini-immersions will be added. So break!

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you can visit the islands during your coffee

TASTE OF SALT

Lapas

ISLAND FOODIE Lapas are limpets. They are usually served with

Limpets are a traditional seafood resource. But

a special sauce (mojo) on the Canary islands.

the shells have also been used for something

The green "mojo" is usally flavoured with

completely different - creating music!

parsley or cilantro.

During certain months, it can be difficult to find some areas, certain species of limpets are even endangered. This is why many restaurants use imported limpets.

So, be sure to follow the rules if you go foraging.

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this dish, since this resource is regulated. In

"THE BEST KNOWN RECIPE IN THE ARCHIPELAGO IS THE GRILLED LIMPETS." Limpets are marine snails. They like to live on rocky shores. At low tide, they sit very tightly to the rock and wait for high tide.

There are several ways to prepare limpets. Click on the picture to the right, for a Canary recipe.

You can also follow the recipe below: how to prepare limpets with wine.

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