Captain German Exploring

August 11, 2020 Sailing YouTubers

Captain German Exploring
  • Joined: August 11, 2020
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Sergiy and Dina are in the middle of their second circumnavigation, which started in 2013. Living onboard, sailing, and getting to most remote places.

The Crew

Sergiy and Dina are in the middle of their second circumnavigation, which started in 2013. Living full-time onboard, sailing, and getting to some of the wildest and most remote places on Earth.

They have tons of experience and footage on the way: liveaboard, traveling and circumnavigation, boat maintenance and repairs, offshore and bluewater sailing, rescue operations, and all the fun that you can imagine. Please come, watch and share this journey with Captain German Exploring, and enjoy their way of life, all related to sails, wind, and dreams!

Sergiy German AKA Captain German

Sergiy was born and grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine. All his life he dreamed of the sea and had a childhood dream - he wanted to go around the globe on a yacht. After 10 years of preparation and study - that day came and since 2013 he has been at sea. From 2014 to 2017 he lived aboard 24/7 without leaving and just later went to Kyiv on business.

His journey began in France where he took the boat at the Beneteau factory and unloaded the boat on the water in the Perpignan city marina. In the first year, captain German went around the Mediterranean with his friends, and gained experience in managing a new boat in France, Mainland Spain, and Balearic. During the season he put a couple of thousand miles in his captain log book. After a season, he started the boat preparation for long passages and made a lot of changes. After wintering in the city of Alley (Spain), the sailboat was launched, autonomous and ready for long-distance crossings. And from that moment, he started the circumnavigation part.

Dina

Dina met Sergiy in Thailand, where Dina has lived on the beautiful island of Phuket for the last five years. When Sergiy got to Phuket, instead of a couple of weeks, he stayed for 7 months and, having met Dina, they decided to continue their journey together.

In Phuket, Dina has been an artist, making shell paintings (Seashell art by Dina Toporska) and working as a kite surfing instructor. The control of the kite and the work with the wind fit very easily into the control of the sails of the boat. In a few passages that proved to be difficult for the couple, with breakdowns of the autopilot and manual taxiing 1560 miles, crossing the rough Indian Ocean, crossing Sri Lanka out of season, against the wind and against the current, Dina has already become a very experienced yachtsman, having more than 20 thousand nautical miles in difficult water areas.

Diana

The captain's daughter participates in dad's hobbies, motorcycles, parachutes, cars, and yachting from the birth. While still very young, Diana piloted a quarter-ton spinnaker on the Kyiv Sea, and, accordingly, all charters and studies, all together with her father. After switching to his own boat, every summer on the water, in the fall to school. After graduating from 9 classes, she flew to Palau and we spent the further journey to Kenya together, these are two years for which we decided to take a break from school. That time was just a real study, a study of real life, communication, and understanding of other people. Crossing part of the Pacific Ocean from Micronesia to Asia and completing the Indian ocean in Diana's portfolio.

The Boat

SV MUSHU is a 2013 Beneteau Oceanis 45, long keel, with 3 cabins - 2 heads layout. Captain German is the original owner and ordered this boat brand new from the factory in France to be their home on the water to sail with maximum comfort.

“We wanted to have not boat but house which we can move and change the location around the world. So we have it…”

Sergiy filled out his first boat with the best and most reliable available from the factory options: 3 cabins with two electric heads, teak wood decking, 3 air conditioners, Genset 6.7 kW, hot water, 450 liters water tank, 60 liters per hour 12/220V water maker, 250 liters fuel tank, 4 chart plotters, 2 radio stations (one inside with second handset and one in the cockpit), Beneteau's Dock and Go system to easily dock the boat, LED light, etc...so it's a boat for long trips and their home at the same time.

SV MUSHU is equipped with all sails, in addition to the standard ones it have have code zero, gennaker, and storm sails with all halyards and sheets in sets. All ropes are in the cockpit, so in case of foul weather, the crew will not go to the mast to set the reefs. Sergiy replaced Delta Anchor with big Rocna for safety reasons and has two dinghies. One is Zodiak 3,2 meters with a 10 HP Honda 4 strokes, another one is Typhoon, a small one with the Parsun 3.5 HP as a spare.

The Boat Name

“When my daughter was very young we loved to watch cartoons. Those days we saw the Walt Disney film Mulan is about a Chinese girl who went to war instead of her father. It was a small spirit dragon who had to keep the girl safe, his name is MUSHU. He is quite fast, small and very brave and of course a little bit crazy. These points are best to describe the sailing boat we have. Another meaning we found many years after is in the Ukrainian language it means “have to”… Have to sail, is cool, isn’t it? btw in Fiji, it means to cut, and chop. Cut the oceans! The a great name!”

At the moment, SV MUSHU has more than 70.000 nautical miles behind. Captain Sergiy German is the most popular Russian-speaking YouTuber with 107K subscribers and 360 videos on his second channel - Captain German Sailing. Sergiy also runs a yacht school with multiple online courses like ISSA Inshore Skipper, Celestial navigation, Advanced navigation, Boat Ownership, Meteorology, Tides & Currents.

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Latest from Captain German Exploring

Videos

All marinas and anchorages of Panama, Pacific. Where to stay by boat after crossing Panama Canal
All marinas and anchorages of Panama, Pacific. Where to stay by boat after crossing Panama Canal

After passing the Panama Canal from the Atlantic side to the Pacific, you need to stand somewhere for at least a few days to understand what to do next..

PANAMA CANAL. Crossing from Atlantic to Pacific. How to cross Panama Canal by boat full process.
PANAMA CANAL. Crossing from Atlantic to Pacific. How to cross Panama Canal by boat full process.

How to get through the Panama Canal, step by step instructions. How much does it cost to pass the Panama Canal.

Cat at marina Shelter Bay, Panama #shorts #cats #shelterbaymarina
Beautiful Isla Boya arena at Archipelago de Las Perlas, Panama. Pacific Ocean #shorts #SailingPanama
Hardtop for Beneteau Oceanis 45. Replacing bimini tent and spray hood made of Sunbrella fabric
Hardtop for Beneteau Oceanis 45. Replacing bimini tent and spray hood made of Sunbrella fabric

We replaced the sprayhood and bimini tent with a hard top. This project took us almost three months and as a result we got our hard top fiberglass structure.

Nurse sharks or Gato Tiburons at Archipelago Las Perlas, Panama, Pacific ocean, not dangerous
Somewhere at the place of this planet, there are no people and the nature is wild...    #fpvdrone
Somewhere at the place of this planet, there are no people and the nature is wild... #fpvdrone

Somewhere at the place of this planet, there are no people and the nature is wild...

Strong tidal currents in Archipelago de Las Perlas, Panama, Pacific Side. #captaingermanexploring
Strong tidal currents in Archipelago de Las Perlas, Panama, Pacific Side. #captaingermanexploring

Strong tidal currents in Archipelago de Las Perlas, Panama, Pacific Side.

Old fishing boat is burning. Close to Panama Canal, Pacific side #captaingerman #sailingpanama
Old fishing boat is burning. Close to Panama Canal, Pacific side #captaingerman #sailingpanama

Old fishing boat is burning. Close to Panama Canal, Pacific side.

Marine VHF radio SIMRAD RS35, B&G V50, Lowrance Link-8. Reset MMSI number. How to connect Headset
Marine VHF radio SIMRAD RS35, B&G V50, Lowrance Link-8. Reset MMSI number. How to connect Headset

How not to pay a service centre for MMSI reprogramming. How to reset the old MMSI number and register a new one without removing the radio from the boat.

Culo de pollo, stormy weather at San Blas Islands, Panama. #shorts #storm #sanblas #liveaboard
Culo de pollo, stormy weather at San Blas Islands, Panama. #shorts #storm #sanblas #liveaboard

Culo de pollo, stormy weather at San Blas Islands, Panama. #shorts #storm #sanblas #liveaboard

Culo de pollo, nice weather. Strong wind up to 50 knots and heavy rain. #shorts #liveaboard #storm
Culo de pollo, nice weather. Strong wind up to 50 knots and heavy rain. #shorts #liveaboard #storm

Culo de pollo, nice weather. Strong wind up to 50 knots and heavy rain. #shorts #liveaboard #storm

Bad weather is coming. Culo de pollo, storm at SanBlas, Panama #shorts #storm #sanblas #liveaboard
Big baby. Yes, it is possible to haul out this huge house. #shorts #lintonbaymarina #captaingerman
Big baby. Yes, it is possible to haul out this huge house. #shorts #lintonbaymarina #captaingerman

Big baby. Yes, it is possible to haul out this huge house. #shorts #lintonbaymarina #captaingerman

Lights at our friends' home. Ocean builders Ecopod party #shorts #oceanbuilders #ecopod #ChromaKey
Lights at our friends' home. Ocean builders Ecopod party #shorts #oceanbuilders #ecopod #ChromaKey

Lights at our friends' home. Ocean builders Ecopod party #shorts #oceanbuilders #ecopod #ChromaKey

Rolly in marina, bad weather is comming #liveaboard #boat #captaingerman #shorts
Rolly in marina, bad weather is comming #liveaboard #boat #captaingerman #shorts

Rolly in marina, bad weather is coming #liveaboard #boat #captaingerman #shorts

What is inside sat antenna Inmarsat Fleetbroadband #liveaboard #shorts #internet #captaingerman
What is inside sat antenna Inmarsat Fleetbroadband #liveaboard #shorts #internet #captaingerman

What is inside sat antenna Inmarsat Fleetbroadband #liveaboard #shorts #internet #captaingerman

Why is it so messy on a boat? Answer in next shorts #liveaboard #captaingerman #hardtop #boat
Why is it so messy on a boat? Answer in next shorts #liveaboard #captaingerman #hardtop #boat

Why is it so messy on a boat? Answer in next shorts #liveaboard #captaingerman #hardtop #boat

Hardtop for sailing boat is coming #liveaboard #boat #captaingerman #hardtop
Hardtop for sailing boat is coming #liveaboard #boat #captaingerman #hardtop

Hardtop for sailing boat is coming #liveaboard #boat #captaingerman #hardtop

Ocean Builders Grand Opening event #oceanbuilders #party #events #liveaboard
Ocean Builders Grand Opening event #oceanbuilders #party #events #liveaboard

Ocean Builders Grand Opening event #oceanbuilders #party #events #liveaboard

When bought new wet suite for diving.
When bought new wet suite for diving.

When bought new wet suite for diving.

Ocean Builders Grand Opening Event #oceanbuilders #liveaboard #party
Ocean Builders Grand Opening Event #oceanbuilders #liveaboard #party

Ocean Builders Grand Opening Event #oceanbuilders #liveaboard #party

Linton Bay marina, going from marina anchorage to the shore
Linton Bay marina, going from marina anchorage to the shore

Linton Bay marina, going from marina anchorage to the shore

Passing Ocean Builders ECO Pod. Unique project in Linton Bay Marina
Passing Ocean Builders ECO Pod. Unique project in Linton Bay Marina

Passing Ocean Builders ECO Pod. Unique project in Linton Bay Marina

Installation of dishwasher on sailing boat. Stop washing dishes with hands, it's time to save water
Installation of dishwasher on sailing boat. Stop washing dishes with hands, it's time to save water

Installation of dishwasher on sailing boat. Stop washing dishes with hands, it's time to save water.

We found water in motor oil... Motor dead? Troubleshooting and solution. Fixing Yanmar 4JH5E
We found water in motor oil... Motor dead? Troubleshooting and solution. Fixing Yanmar 4JH5E

We found water in motor oil... Motor dead? Troubleshooting and solution. Fixing Yanmar 4JH5E.

Choosing boat grill. Nonames vs Magma marine grills. Magma Chefsmate and other Magma Grills
Choosing boat grill. Nonames vs Magma marine grills. Magma Chefsmate and other Magma Grills

How to choose a grill for a boat. Choosing boat grill. Nonames Grill vs Magma marine grills. Magma Chefsmate and other Magma Grills.

Boat rescue mission in Caribbean Sea. Saving abandon boat after MAYDAY Distress Signal.
Boat rescue mission in Caribbean Sea. Saving abandon boat after MAYDAY Distress Signal.

Morgan 41 build in 1995 was abandon after MAYDAY Distress Signal and all crew was evacuated after wide range of critical damages.

Finally we go sailing, weekend yachting. We have to check all the boat systems after repairs.
Finally we go sailing, weekend yachting. We have to check all the boat systems after repairs.

We go for a boat test, all the processes of preparing the boat to sailing in open water. We have to detect all the issues with out boat.

Huge Power Bank EcoFlow River Pro. Useful gadgets on sailing boat. Review and Log test of power bank
Huge Power Bank EcoFlow River Pro. Useful gadgets on sailing boat. Review and Log test of power bank

We had long test, about two months holding the EcoFlow River Pro power bank in our hands, and we have studied it up and down.

Replacing Rotating Dock&Go Saildrive SPP SB 54 with Mechanical Saildrive Yanmar SD 60
Replacing Rotating Dock&Go Saildrive SPP SB 54 with Mechanical Saildrive Yanmar SD 60

We decided to replace ZF SPP SB 54 with Mechanical Saildrive SD60 due to difficulties in service during our trip. 2 months on dry dock and huge list of tasks.

Prepare boat for Antifouling. How to sanding the boat, paint primer and Antifouling. Dry Dock work
Prepare boat for Antifouling. How to sanding the boat, paint primer and Antifouling. Dry Dock work

How to prepare hull for antifouling, which grinder and sandpaper better to use, there are some tricks how not to damage gel coat, primer and antifouling.

Hauled Out the boat. How travel lift operates. Saildrive totally damaged by galvanic corrosion.
Hauled Out the boat. How travel lift operates. Saildrive totally damaged by galvanic corrosion.

It's time to haul out the boat and see what happened to the underwater part. How travel lift operates. Saildrive totally damaged by galvanic corrosion.

SUP With Electric Motor. Worth it to buy or just waste of money? Let's find out
SUP With Electric Motor. Worth it to buy or just waste of money? Let's find out

Today we decide to make video is about boat toys. Standup Paddle Board with electric motor. Should we buy it and spent 1000 usd per unit or just waste of time.

Half World With Backpack and Found His Boat On A Lake at Central America. Life Story of Malith.
Half World With Backpack and Found His Boat On A Lake at Central America. Life Story of Malith.

We met Malith and his brave companion, the dog Izia, who walked half of the world together and then became sailors.

Race of the year in Panama. Colin, Parlay Revival, Yamaha 25 and Partyk, Polish Pirate, Johnson 25
Race of the year in Panama. Colin, Parlay Revival, Yamaha 25 and Partyk, Polish Pirate, Johnson 25

Race of the year in Linton Bay, Panama. Today we will see the RACE between Colin MacRae and Patryk, the Polish Pirate.

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