What kind of boat is Magic Carpet?

Magic Carpet is a custom-restored 1982 Cape George 36 cutter, a heavy-displacement Cecil Lange design built for blue-water stability.

Where is Sailing Magic Carpet currently located?

As of May 2026, Maya and Aladino are navigating the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the remote islands and fjords of British Columbia, Canada.

Who are Maya and Aladino?

Maya Eliza is an artist and musician, and Aladino Rovegno is a professional boatbuilder. Together, they document their lives as full-time cruisers and artisans.

What is the 'Northern Voyage'?

It is the title of their first major high-latitude expedition through the Canadian Maritimes and the name of their hardcover book documenting the journey.

What happened to the first Magic Carpet?

The original Magic Carpet was a 28ft Vindo 32. They sold it in 2024 to focus entirely on the larger Cape George 36 for their global expeditions.

How do they afford to sail full-time?

The project is funded by a combination of Patreon supporters, YouTube ad revenue, sales of their 'The Northern Voyage' book, and Maya's art commissions.

Sailing Magic Carpet

How we made our SAILING DREAMS COME TRUE

In this video, we tell you our story. Why were we drawn to sailing? How did we pull it off? What's next? Pursuing a dream requires a lot of sacrifices –– neither of us have "normal" lives. We wanted to show you what our life looks like, how we got here, and most importantly WHY we w...

Sep 16, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:27

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SAILING to MENORCA [Ep 12]

In this episode, we get a bit seasick! It's gotta happen to every sailor, right? Ah well, the crossing nonetheless went well. No mishaps, just a bit of waves which threw our stomachs off balance. We crossed from Sardinia to Menorca, a distance of about 200 nautical miles which took us about 5...

Sep 14, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:23

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Preparing For A Crossing [Ep 11]

Welcome to another episode of Sailing Magic Carpet. In this episode, we prepare to cross to Menorca, a distance of 200 nautical miles, which takes about 50 hours in our boat. We show you a little bit about anchoring and passage planning as well. Plus, there's some more violin music –– I have ...

Sep 05, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:11

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Sailing in the Mediterranean! [Ep 10]

THANK YOU to all of our new subscribers. I really can't believe how the channel has just taken off. Our first 7 or 8 episodes had almost no views... and now we are getting 200+ subscribers overnight! Yahoo, I'm riding on cloud 9 :) I hope you enjoy this episode! I will try to upload a ne...

Aug 26, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:49

Sailing Magic Carpet

Island of Abandoned Things [Ep 9]

Santo Stefano in the Mediterranean is what we will now call the "Island of Abandoned Things." To be fair, apparently on the other side of the island is a resort, but I checked the trip advisor reviews and they don't look great, so perhaps that'll be abandoned soon too! Santo St...

Aug 19, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:22

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What It’s Like To Travel On A Sailboat [Ep. 8]

Here's some insight into what it's like to island hop on a sailboat. Note that this video isn't about large ocean crossings –– here we just talk about cruising between islands, and things to consider like repair kits, water storage, and some of the beauty that sailing travel can offer...

Aug 15, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:00

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Alone With A Sailboat And The Sea [Ep 7]

This is a small crossing compared to an ocean crossing that takes weeks on end. Crossing from the French Coast to Sardinia with a sailboat only takes about 40 hours. However it was filled with beautiful moments, with dolphins and full moons, with sunsets and sunrises. Combined with some gorgeous mus...

Aug 06, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:27

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We reached the Mediterranean! [Ep. 6]

In this episode, we finally arrive at the Mediterranean Sea! The final stretch of the Rhone river didn't present too many exciting scenes, however our first night on the coast of France was definitely something to remember. Now that we're in the Mediterranean, the real adventures can beg...

Aug 01, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:40

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Cruising French Canals On A Sailboat!! 2/2 [Ep. 5]

In perhaps the most exciting episode to date we: • Get woken up by a hot air balloon • Cruise under a castle • Cruise through a love tunnel • Weather a storm • Avoid a dangerous collision • Celebrate France's world cup win in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere • Watch a 6 year old boy brea...

Jul 24, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:58

Sailing Magic Carpet

Cruising French Canals On A Sailboat! (Part 1/2) [Ep 4]

In this episode: Basel, Switzerland to Montbeliard, France. This was the bucket list item I never knew I had: Cruising through the inland waterways of France on a gorgeous sailboat. We navigate locks, rivers, and narrow canals –– all on board our beautiful (and newly restored!!) Vindo 32 sailboat....

Jul 18, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:36

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On our way to the Mediterranean! [Ep. 3]

After four years in the boatyard following her tragic accident, Magic Carpet sets sail once again! Now that she can float, we transported her to Basel, Switzerland, where we will start the long canal journey through France out to the Mediterranean. I didn't have as much time to make this epis...

Jul 07, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:42

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Rebuilding a shipwreck! [Ep. 2]

In the last episode, we introduced ourselves and our boat. Now we'll show you a little bit more about what it takes to rebuild a shipwreck. Although Magic Carpet was once destined for the scrapyard, she's now almost ready to be launched back onto the water. Aladino is a professional boat...

Jun 09, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:17

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The Shipwreck, The $1 Boat, And The Wise Man [Ep. 1]

Meet Maya, Aladino, and Magic Carpet. We all ended up together because of 1) a tragic accident, 2) an amazing miracle, and 3) an inspirational mentor. Here's how it all began. Aladino and I met in summer 2017. He was sailing his boat in the Mediterranean, and I was working on a boat in the sa...

May 13, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:48

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How we made our SAILING DREAMS COME TRUE

SAILING to MENORCA [Ep 12]

Preparing For A Crossing [Ep 11]

Sailing in the Mediterranean! [Ep 10]

Island of Abandoned Things [Ep 9]

What It’s Like To Travel On A Sailboat [Ep. 8]

Alone With A Sailboat And The Sea [Ep 7]

We reached the Mediterranean! [Ep. 6]

Cruising French Canals On A Sailboat!! 2/2 [Ep. 5]

Cruising French Canals On A Sailboat! (Part 1/2) [Ep 4]

On our way to the Mediterranean! [Ep. 3]

Rebuilding a shipwreck! [Ep. 2]

The Shipwreck, The $1 Boat, And The Wise Man [Ep. 1]

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