Why Fandango?
20 December 2008
The Fandango is an ancient dance and style of music. Like the famous "Bolero", it increases in velocity and intensity to a stunning climax. Sailing is like dancing and the Fandango is no ordinary dance as it zig zags its way in a spectacular display of manoeuvrability. It varies a little between the Basque Country (where we started sailing) and Spain (don't mention the Paella) and Portugal. It can be a competitive dance or a lover's dance.
"We skipped the light Fandango
Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor"
However, it can also mean a "big fuss" or a "great exploit". We have had some hassle with the boat and it will certainly be a great exploit to sail such a long trip.
Contact us
20 December 2008
... girt by sea ...
If you see Fandango, give us a wave. Hopefully there will be someone keeping a lookout. As an Australian private boat under 24m, we can fly either the blue or red ensign. We have both in case one gets nicked. The red one makes EU formalities a little easier because, at a glance, they think we are Brits. The red one also lulls the Brits into a false sense of security when they see us at a distance.
We speak English and Strine, as well as menu French & Spanish (especially Paella). We understand broad Scottish accents.
Email: fandangomail AT zoho.com (no size limits, we screen before receiving if necessary) AT=@ to stop address here being scanned into a database
Skype: fandangofone
Sat Phone voice: now disconnected
Sat Phone email: now disconnected@msg.iridium.com (max 160 characters). This is free to both sender and us. Please include phone number and country code so that we can text you back, as email from the Sat phone is expensive.
We have VHF of course and can listen on SSB but cannot transmit on SSB, so we have no callsign.