We just visited Ascension – five yachts – and for all of us it was an absolute highlight of the Atlantic. It’s an incredible island and not to be missed. The walks on Green Mountain are easy and nothing less than spectacular- Elliot’s and Dew Pond are absolute must do’s. Also Mars Bay, sooty tern bird colony, and Comfortless Cove (take your dinghy over) and the unusual cemetery behind Comfortless Cove – not to be missed.

You can hire cars – arrange with Kitty at the Harbour Master’s office ahead of time. (I don’t have her email on me but get it from Immigration at St Helena if you can’t find it) You MUST now apply ahead of time for a visa – it’s online and not difficult! The websites give confusing info on this but you do need to apply ahead.

The anchorage can be a bit rolly but we had no problem at all. It’s an awesome anchorage in the turtle season – they will be all around your boat along with the fish. Provisioning is also quite good here – plenty of cheese, bread, frozen goods – short on fresh food but have frozen berries etc. Anyway its better than St Helena in our opinion.

Finally – the people are awesome. Welcoming and beyond friendly. And it’s always pleasant to be in a place where there’s no such thing as theft or locking up required etc. Cannot recommend Ascension enough!!!