Cabo-Verde is situated on a small archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, about 500-600 km from Senegal. With a dry climate and far from civilization, there is no doubt why this region became a third-world country. It was only after their efforts in developing the tourism industry that Cabo-Verde began to rid itself of that shameful status and begin a gradual recovery. For it is here that live some 400,000 people on a territory of 4,000 sq. kilometers. A portion of this is plow land, as well as home to several industrial companies. One such company is actively engaged in shipbuilding and repairing. The islands have a few naval ports and their own trade fleet is comprised of 40 ships. Despite the tumultuous economic situation in this country, this archipelago draws an impressive amount of yachting tourists. There are a few reasons for this attraction: a suitable location (the countries of Cabo Verde, which, by the way, means “The Green Cape” in Portuguese, are a central resting point between Senegal and the Caribbean), and their ecology. It is one of the few places on earth where the ocean is crystal clear.
Selling yachts in Cabo-Verde is a very profitable business. There are always many tourists with whom chartering is very popular, coupled by their superior service industry. Yachting enthusiasts often come here to make their first voyage across the ocean, to buy a new boat, or to simply repair an old one. The ports here have plenty of pre-owned yachts for purchase, though the new models are not as abundant. If you desire to cross the Atlantic and go fishing in the local waters, then you should definitely consider Cabo-Verde as your point of purchase. The first order of business would be to head straight for the coast of America (if you are feeling sure of yourself), or Africa - in both cases the trip promises to be a success. When you purchase a yacht in Cabo-Verde, you should always personally inspect the potential boat. This is really the only way you can be sure that what you see is what you get and that the description is accurate. When you fly to Cabo-Verde, you and your travel companions are sure to find many wonderful things to do, from some of the largest beach resorts in the world, to all the various sites well-worth seeing.
