Achipencos, Fuerteventura

The Achipencos is a traditional part of the celebrations during carnival time in the capital of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario. The locals turn out in force to see the valiant, and not so valiant, attempts to travel from the port area to a small beach just south of the port.

The vessels are each individually designed around a their own particular theme, and are powered by the efforts of the crew, with a little help, or hinderance from the wind.

This years event was postponed for a week, due to the rough conditions the previous Sunday. This Sunday the conditions were perfect. The sea was flat, and the prevailing wind was in place, but blowing in a relatively benign way.

The photographs that follow tell their own story. If you find yourself on the Island when this event is on, it makes for a fun day out.

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