Ep60 ⛵ Sailing Tenerife to La Gomera 🐋 Pilot Whales Encounter & Columbus History in San Sebastián

▶️ Watch the full Canary Islands Sailing Series here:    • Chapter 9 | Sailing the Canary Islands   Sailing from Tenerife to La Gomera, we set off expecting a calm and uneventful motor-sail through the famous acceleration zone… but this crossing had a surprise in store. Out of nowhere, a pod of pilot whales appeared alongside our boat, turning a peaceful sail into an unforgettable wildlife encounter 🐋✨ These incredible creatures are actually the most common whales in the Canary Islands—but this was our very first time seeing them up close! Arriving in San Sebastián de La Gomera, we quickly realized we were following in the historic footsteps of Christopher Columbus. This charming harbor town was the final European stop before his legendary 1492 voyage across the Atlantic. We explored key landmarks connected to Columbus’ journey, including: The historic Boater’s Walk The iconic “Faceless Admiral” bust of Columbus The beautiful Iglesia de la Asunción, where he is believed to have prayed before setting sail As if that wasn’t enough, our Norwegian flag brought new friendships our way 🇳🇴 We met fellow Norwegians—including a family living aboard their sailboat—reminding us just how special the sailing community is. This episode is all about unexpected moments: wildlife encounters, rich history, and meaningful connections along the way. 👉 Join us as we continue exploring La Gomera and uncover more hidden gems! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Cheers from the Crew: Liv, Eivind, Aksel, Niko & Espen ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 🎬 Intro – Setting Sail from Tenerife 1:16 🌅 Departure from Los Cristianos 2:41 🌊 Calm seas in the acceleration zone 3:00 🐋 First sighting – Pilot whales! 3:32 😲 Surrounded by a whole pod 5:16 🧭 Sailing through the acceleration zone 6:42 ⛵ Peaceful sailing moments 7:03 📜 Christopher Columbus quote & history 7:50 🗿 Columbus statue in San Sebastián 8:15 🇳🇴 Meeting fellow Norwegian sailors 9:47 🥾 Hiking above the harbor 10:25 ☀️ Heat, climb & island nature 11:50 🌿 Remote trails & reflections CREDITS: Movavi Video Editor 25 Epidemic Sound BrandCrowd 🔖 #SailingLife #SailingAdventure #CanaryIslands #LaGomera #Tenerife #PilotWhales #WildlifeEncounter #SailingYouTube #BoatLife #LiveaboardLife #OceanAdventure #TravelVlog #SailingCouple #ExploreMore #SailingELANE #AtlanticCrossing #SailingTravel #VanLifeAtSea #NatureLovers #AdventureCouple