Sailing Maalie
We are a Scottish/French sailing duo, exploring alternative lifestyles on our liveaboard yacht, Maalie. Recently, we stepped back from working professionally and put our life savings into exploring the world in a sustainable way. In Spring 2023, we explored Norwegian fjords and glaciers, catching fish along the way - and are now heading south, down the European continent. Jump on board with us by SUBSCRIBING to this channel, as we share the trials, tribulations and revelations of a life afloat! Cheers, Joe & Solène
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We are a Scottish/French sailing duo, exploring alternative lifestyles on our liveaboard yacht, Maalie. Recently, we stepped back from working professionally and put our life savings into exploring the world in a sustainable way. In Spring 2023, we explored Norwegian fjords and glaciers, catching fish along the way - and are now heading south, down the European continent.
Jump on board with us by SUBSCRIBING to this channel, as we share the trials, tribulations and revelations of a life afloat!
Cheers,
Joe & Solène
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ATLANTIC CROSSING – Sailing 800 miles to CAPE VERDE with Gear Failure
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸ / The first instalment of our series, sailing across the mighty Atlantic Ocean. The trip of a lifetime starts with some hiccups, and we end up diverting offshore to a safe haven in Cape Verde. Multiple gear fail...
How We Built and Installed a Staysail on Our Old Boat | Full Build & Offshore Techniques
In this video, we take you through the full build and installation of an inner forestay and staysail, on our Rival 32. This upgrade will be crucial to sailing in heavy weather, and keeping the boat balanced offshore. A huge shout out to Kemp Sails who believed in our project and creativity to take u...
How We Built and Installed a Staysail on Our Old Boat | Full Build & Offshore Techniques
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸ / It's finally here! Our first video since April. It has been a tough year for us – please see the post on our channel about where we have been. In this video, we take you through the full build and install...
Sailing the CANARY ISLES with a home built wind-vane
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸patreon.com/SailingMaalie Exploring the Canary Islands by boat, the best way to discover the hidden corners of this archipelago! The trade winds remain consistent and we are treated to fantastic sailing, making our...
Sailing 500 miles to the CANARY ISLES on a small boat
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸ After a long descent of western Europe, we are now well placed to push off in to the Atlantic Ocean and head for the first stepping stone on this route. There is a good forecast of trade-winds and we get to proper...
Contessa 32 AND Rival 32 Sailing Offshore in Heavy Seas
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸ We have just sailed down from Norway to western Europe, on our wee ship. In this episode - big autumn winds arrive on the Portuguese coast, and we spend a long night on anchor watch with 40 knots of breeze. We get...
Low-Budget Travel – Exploring European Cities by Sailboat
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸ In this episode we anchor in the immense River Duoro and explore the meandering city of Porto. We also make lots of southing towards our launch point into the Atlantic, as our descent through western Europe comes ...
Challenging Sailing along the Atlantic Coast – Fishing Nets & ORCA ALLEY
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸patreon.com/SailingMaalie Harbour Bar Navigation - Iberian Orca movements - From Spain to Portugal, we thread our way down the coast for a launch point into the Atlantic ocean. Big rolling swells, hidden fishing...
Late-Season Sailing Across The Bay of Biscay – Dodging A Storm
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸patreon.com/SailingMaalie In preparation for crossing the Atlantic Ocean, we venture across the Bay of Biscay to make our way down the coast of western Europe. As we head into autumn our weather windows are shorter...
Is this boat ready for ocean sailing?
Jump on board with us with lots of extra content ~ and support our production▸patreon.com/SailingMaalie Final preparations before our first ocean voyage! In this episode we are becalmed in northern France, so take the opportunity to haul out Maalie and clean the hull. Whilst we have the opportuni...
Sailing against the HUGE TIDES of NORTHERN FRANCE
Join Sailing Maalie for a thrilling voyage along the North Coast of France, where they encounter enormous tidal waves, giant tuna fish, and picturesque coastal landscapes. This episode chronicles their exciting adventure against all odds in their quest to reach the launch point for Channel Isle'...
LIVING from the SEA in the Channel Isles
Join Sailing Maalie as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Channel Isles, experiencing a literal 'washing machine' effect. Learn about their trusty Hine wind Vin self-steering device and enjoy the reward of fresh catch after an anchorage exploration on Sark Island. Get ready for th...
SURFING down big waves across the ENGLISH CHANNEL
Sailing Maalie embarks on a challenging yet exciting adventure through the English Channel, experiencing strong winds, navigating busy shipping lanes, and encountering amazing wildlife along the way.
Dropping anchor engineless in the SAILING CAPITAL of the UK
You can support our channel's production by clicking the Ko-fi link below! Jump on board with us as we embark on an Atlantic adventure, commencing in Shetland, in the North Sea. In this episode, we navigate our way through the madness of the Solent in summer, visiting secluded anchorages and...
Sailing our CLASSIC BOAT past a LANDMARK of the British Isles
You can support our channel's production by clicking the Ko-fi link below! After waiting out Storm Antoni in the port of Ramsgate, we make a dash for the Isle of Wight, via the majestic white cliffs of the south coast. We bumped into some heavy winds and periods of no winds, but were able to m...
Racing against storms down the coast of the UK
You can support our channel's production by clicking the Ko-fi link below! After crossing the North Sea from Norway, we make our way to the south coast of the UK. Lots of challenging sailing against the prevailing winds and strong tidal currents from Scotland to England, then we were stormboun...
Surprise visitors in the middle of the NORTH SEA
You can support our channel's production by clicking the Ko-fi link below! After an incredible cruise of the fjords and mountains of Norway, we set sail for a big offshore passage. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for us, as we cross the North Sea and begin our journey southwards. T...
Is this the best cruising ground in the world?
You can support our channel's production by clicking the Ko-fi link below! We start our journey south from the fjords of Norway, heading through the city of Haugesund on the way. Fjordic sailing keeps you on your toes with continual wind shifts, and we constantly trim sails to keep Maalie mov...
MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN channel update!
We have had a very busy sailing season over the last few months, covering thousands of miles. Thanks for stopping by for an update, as we bob around the mid-Atlantic. Hope to see you in the next one! Cheers! Joe & Solene Music credits -
Exploring a remote glacier // Adventure sailing in Norway
On our journey south along the Norwegian coast, we had the chance to sail to the base of a glacier. To hike to a glacier from our floating home was an incredible experience! We were also lucky to get multiple days of downwind conditions through the fjords, and tucking away into protected anchorages ...
Sailing south through Norwegian Fjords Pt.2 // And skinny-dipping an ice lake!
It's summer in the Norwegian fjords, and we sail and fish our way south - exploring anchorages along the way. We discover a hidden ice lake at 800m altitude, and couldn't resist a dip in our birthday suits.. Next stop, Norway's most southern glacier! UT.no - Instagram: Music cre...
Discovering the Fjords of Norway by sailboat Pt.1 // And we nearly sink the dinghy!
In this episode, we begin our Norwegian adventure and sail our liveaboard Rival 32 sailboat around the fjords and islands. We were treated to amazing sailing conditions, a wild time in the mountains and some big fish! Hot bulb diesel Lobster boat: INSTAGRAM: Music credits:
Sailing across the North Sea – Shetland to Norway -The first leg of our voyage
After a long winter of preparation, we set sail and head for the Norwegian fjords. We experienced a wild passage of just over 270 nautical miles, across the North Sea and discover some amazing cruising ground!