Ship Identification Data:
MMSI: 269116130
Call Sign: HBY5656
ONWO ONOC’s Current Position:
In September 2023, we sailed from Lanzarote to Portugal and then north to Spain, where we had a wonderful time sailing in Galicia.
In mid-October, ONWO ONOC was hauled out off the water and put to a dry-stand in the boatyard of the marina in La Coruña until In April 2024.
Please note: If you don’t find us in Vesselfinder or MarineTraffic, we are not sunk (hopefully!), but most likely out of the AIS reception range.
Planned Trips:
In spring 2024, we will sail to Les Sables d’Olonne. From there, we plan to sail along the coast of Britanny and Normandy, maybe to Cherbourg. Then crossing the Channel to England. After a visit to Scilly Islands, the route could be through the Irish Sea towards the “Single Malt Country” (Scotland).
Guests are welcome on board!
ONWO ONOC’s Journeys Since February 2022:
6293 nautical miles logged until mid-October 2023
Shake-Down Trials (February 2022)
After the hand-over of ONWO ONOC , we have sailed and tested her in the area of Les Sables d’Olonne until end of February 2022.
Crossing the Bay of Biscay and passage to Marina Rubicon, Lanzarote (March 2022)
In March 2022, we sailed through the Bay of Biscay, around Cape Finistere, then along the Spanish and Portuguese coast to Portimao, from where we “jumped” to Lanzarote. Since spring 2023, Marina Rubicon is ONWO ONOC’s new home.
From Rubicon to Tenerife and Back (April 2022)
In the beginning of April, Martin had a hiking accident in Lanzarote and hurt his leg ugly. Nevertheless, with Anca and three of our kids, we have made a trip from Lanzarote to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and back. Two non-stop passages of 26 and 21 hours. Great sailing!
Sailing in the South of Lanzarote
Finally, some months after Martin’s hiking accident and the subsequent surgery in Zurich, we could go for sailing again!
During ur time in Marina Rubicon, we regularly sailed in the south of Lanzarote and along the east coast. We anchored at the famous Playa Pagayo and did several trips around Isla de Lobos. And we did manoeuvre training in the bay, a lot of which dedicated to familiarize with single-handed sailing.
To Mindelo (Cape Verde Islands) for Carnival (Februar-March 2023)
In the beginning of February, we sailed to Mindelo on Sao Vicente, one of the windward islands of the Cape Verdes.
We enjoyed the famous carnival festivities and visited Sao Antao (by ferry).
From there, we sailed back to Lanzarote, two weeks against the North-East passage wind and the Canary Current. Very unusual for sailors…
All in all, 22 days at sea! Great!
Sailing to Madeira and Ilha Selvagem Grande
In June 2023, we (my daughter Karina, my son Konstantin, and I) made the passage to and stayed some days on Madeira. On the return trip to Lanzarote, we visited Ilha Selvagem Grande. To anchor there and to visit this rocky island, we had the permission from the local government of Madeira as the area is a nature reserve. The island is a bird sanctuary, famous for the Cagarras birds. This is an endemic species breeding in small caves and holes in the rocks. The island is uninhabited except some park rangers and scientists.
From Les Sables d’Olonne to Rubicon
From Rubicon to Santa Cruz and Back
Sailing in the South of Lanzarote
To the Carnival in Mindelo and Back
Madeira and Ilha Selvagem Grande
Passage to Cascais, Porto, and Baiona (Spain)
For the winter 2023/24, ONWO ONOC will stay in La Coruña. Hence we had to sail her from Lanzarote back to the European mainland.
On 1. September 2023, we (my son Konstantin, my friend Andreas, and I) left Marina Rubicon and started our passage to Cascais in Portugal where we arrived after six days. From there, we sailed to Porto. Here we stayed two days to visit this historic city. On the third day, we sailed Rio Duro upwards to the ancient centre of Porto and enjoyed the scenic view.
Our next stop was Baiona, in southern Galica, near Vigo at the Spanish west coast. After some days, we left Baiona for a wonderful two-weeks cruising through the Rias Bajas of Galicia…
Sailing in the Rias Bajas and Atlantic Islands of Galicia, Spain
Together with sailing friends Silke and Stephan, we spent two wonderful weeks cruising in the so-called Rias Bajas, the fjord-like inlets in Galicia. We visited the islands off the coast, which protect the bays from heavy swell. ONWO ONOC was permitted by the authorities of Galicia to sail in this nature reserve area, to anchor at the beaches of the islands, and to land for a visit.
We also enjoyed anchoring in the Rias and spending time in some scenic villages. The local cuisine, together with onboard cooking, made it a “gourmet trip”. In many mornings and evenings, dolphins played near to the yacht in the clean water.
As the main season was over, there have been only few boats cruising in the area.
Finally, we arrived in La Coruña. Silke and Stephan did some sightseeing, while I began to prepare ONWO ONOC for the hand-over to the boatyard. Some days later, she was hauled out off the water and put to a dry-stand for the winter.
Now, the planning for the next season can start…
From Lanzarote to Portugal and Galicia in Spain
Sailing in the Rias Bajas in Galicia
Logbook
May 2022:
We are all back at home. Martin’s injury from the hiking accident in April turned out to be really heavy and he had to undergo a surgery to repair his leg. No more sailing - at least as the skipper - for him until end of summer.
In the meantime, there will be some upgrade work on the yacht done by Alubat and the shipyard of Marina Rubicon.
April 2022:
Unfortunately, Martin suffered a hiking accident with some injuries. This impacted our sailing plans in April. But finally, we did a trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and back to Rubicon. The first night passages for Anca, Konstantin, Karina, and Luca.
March 2022:
Crossing the Bay of Biskay to La Coruña, sailing around Cape Finistere, down South with stops in Vigo, Viana do Castelo, Cascais, and Portimao. From there, we sailed to Lanzarote and arrived in Marina Rubicon. All in all, we have needed 17 days for the transfer from France to Lanzarote.
February 2022:
Launching and handover. Sailing tests, shake-down sailing and familiarization in the bay of Les Sables-d’Olonne including beaching at Ile de Re.
December 2021:
Installation of systems and equipment progressing on schedule.
November 2021:
ONWO ONOC is fully painted. Installation of equipment, systems, pipes, and tubes ongoing.
September 2021:
Aluminum structure almost finished
July 2021:
First metal cut and start of production of ONWO ONOC as OVNI 400 S/N 7
March 2021:
Technical meeting with Alubat
November 2020:
Signature of order contract
August 2020:
Visit to the Alubat facilities in Chateau d’Olonne and to OVNI 400 S/N 1 in the port of Les Sables d’Olonne
January 2020:
Visit of the Alubat exhibition stand and the OVNI 400 at the Düsseldorf Boat Show