Who are Iain and Brioni?

Iain and Brioni Cameron are the professional sailors and creators behind Sailing Red Seas, originally from Scotland.

What kind of boat is Indioko?

Indioko is a 2005 Leopard 47 performance cruising catamaran built by Robertson & Caine in South Africa.

Where is Sailing Red Seas in 2026?

As of June 2026, the crew is based in Whangu0101rei, New Zealand, completing a massive technical refit chapter.

How do they fund their travels?

Their mission is funded through their dedicated Patreon community, YouTube AdSense revenue, and digital brand partnerships.

What is the boat's MMSI number?

The MMSI for the sailing vessel Indioko is 232032999, and she is registered under the United Kingdom flag.

What engine does the Leopard 47 have?

The vessel is repowered with two reliable Nanni Diesel engines, optimized for offshore and coastal reliability.

What was the 2026 refit milestone?

The crew completed a massive 76-day forensic haul-out in New Zealand involving a full respray and systems overhaul.

Is the channel still active in 2026?

Yes, the channel remains highly active in 2026, documenting their Pacific mission and ongoing technical projects.

How much solar power does Indioko have?

During their 2026 refit, they upgraded to a massive 4,000W solar array to manage total off-grid energy autonomy.

What is the 'Reds' meaning?

The nickname u0027The Redsu0027 refers to the channel name Red Seas and the crewu0027s Scottish heritage and adventurous spirit.

Where did they start their journey?

They purchased Indioko in France in 2020 and documented their transition from Scotland to the South Pacific.

Can I hire them for consulting?

Yes, Iain and Brioni offer multihull restoration mentoring and creative brand strategy through their digital platforms.

Sailing Red Seas

CATAMARAN REFIT: Coolest upgrade yet! [RED SEAS]

SUPPORT OUR REFIT: www.red-seas.com/refit for more information on our upcoming projects and opportunities to help out We are currently refitting our Leopard catamaran that has carried us halfway around the world to New Zealand. We have been working on replacing our fixed 3-blade propellers with new...

Apr 12, 2026
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Aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu in New Zealand

Aftermath of cyclone Vaianu - thankfully the system has now passed us and all is well. We saw high winds yesterday and today with heavy rain all night. Plenty of leaks in the boat that will need to be repaired but thankfully nothing major. We’ve heard stories from all across the north island with ...

Apr 12, 2026
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Final update tonight from Cyclone Vaianu

Final update on Cyclone Vaianu tonight in Whangarei, New Zealand. We have thankfully been pretty well sheltered here in the boatyard and haven’t seen more than 40-45 knots tonight as the winds reached their peak. But we’re hearing reports from friends nearby that the winds are almost double that nea...

Apr 11, 2026
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Cyclone Vaianu hits boat in New Zealand

Cyclone Vaianu is creeping closer and closer and we’re really seeing an increase in wind and rain now. We’re seeing 35-40 knots consistently with reports nearby of gusts up to 60 knots. Our ladder has been blown away but otherwise we are safely strapped down and the boat isn’t going anywhere. The ...

Apr 11, 2026
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Cyclone Vaianu update (Auckland to Whangarei) #newzealand

Seeing the difference between Auckland and Whangarei was interesting on the drive north today. Waves are starting to pick up, winds are definitely gathering strength and now the rain is starting as well. We’ll keep an eye on everything here but so far we’re all safe and the boat is holding on stro...

Apr 11, 2026
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How bad will cyclone Vaianu be in NZ?

We’re seeing the winds pick up and the rain is now starting as cyclone Vaianu arrives in New Zealand. Lots of our friends sat through this system earlier this week when it passed near Fiji and now it has made a beeline for us on the north island here. We don’t expect the winds to be as strong as t...

Apr 11, 2026
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What to do when a cyclone is heading your way #vaianu #newzealand

We’re watching the weather as tropical cyclone heads right for us here in Whangarei, New Zealand but while we’re waiting, Iain has driven down to Auckland to collect our new fuel tanks. Let’s hope he doesn’t get stuck in any flooding!

Apr 11, 2026
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Direct path of cyclone Vaianu!

We are in the direct path of tropical cyclone Vaianu as it heads for New Zealand’s north island but we’re hoping that our preparations will be enough as we get our boat ready in the yard for the weather to deteriorate throughout the day. We’ve tied the boat down to concrete blocks and stored all o...

Apr 11, 2026
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Play Time: 00:00:48

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Tropical cyclone approaching New Zealand

As tropical cyclone Vaianu heads straight for us here in New Zealand, we’re doing what we can to make sure we’re prepared. Stay tuned!

Apr 11, 2026
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Play Time: 00:00:40

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Best anchor in the world? (Ultra)

We upgraded the anchor on our sailing catamaran to this stainless steel anchor from Ultra Products and we are super excited to test it out in some of the most remote anchorages in the world this year as we sail the South Pacific. We’ve heard great things from others who have used this anchor and we’...

Apr 07, 2026
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GORI: 3 propellers in 1! [RED SEAS]

It's time to switch out our propellers and this is an upgrade we have been longing to make for a few years now. We've been dragging our old fixed props behind our boat for more than 25,000 nautical miles and they cause some serious drag, slowing us down and making our passages way less eff...

Apr 05, 2026
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WORLD’S BEST ANCHOR?! (Ultra anchor from Ultra Products) [RED SEAS]

We are upgrading our whole anchor set up, starting with a stainless steel anchor from Ultra Products and then adding 100m of stainless steel chain from Cromox. To lift all that, we'll need a reliable windlass so we have increased the size of our windlass motor, switched out the gypsey to match ...

Mar 29, 2026
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NEW solid state lithium battery technology #renogy

Huge thanks to Renogy for supporting our adventure. We are upgrading the house bank on our catamaran from 600Ah lithium to 1200Ah (semi) solid state lithium with the Renogy ProS 1. They have a Spring sale on until March 31st so head over to if you’re looking to upgrade. #renogy #renogyproS1 #ren...

Mar 28, 2026
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The COOLEST BATTERY we’ve ever seen! (Solid state Renogy Pro S1) [RED SEAS]

We are installing these solid state batteries from Renogy and it's a technology we've been excited about for years. We live full time on our catamaran in the tropics and power is a constant concern. With this major upgrade from our 600Ah LiFePO4 to more than 2000Ah solid state lithium, we ...

Mar 26, 2026
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Play Time: 00:15:17

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HAULING OUT…This is going to cost THOUSANDS! [RED SEAS]

SUPPORT OUR REFIT: www.red-seas.com/refit It's time we hauled out catamaran out of the water to make a start on our huge boat refit. We haven't lifted Indioko out for more than four years so it's definitely overdue for some repairs and major upgrades. Our works list is terrifyingly l...

Mar 22, 2026
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GOING SOLO (and coming apart at the seams) [RED SEAS]

While Brioni is recovering, I'm left to do all these boat projects on my own and even though it would be infinitely easier to take our main sail down with an extra pair of hands, I'm going to figure out a way to make it work. I need to take the sail off the boat to repair some damage we su...

Mar 15, 2026
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Play Time: 00:24:04

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I BROKE our BOAT…Now I have to REBUILD! (catamaran refit) [RED SEAS]

Thanks to everyone who has supported our refit so far! A few more projects to tackle: www.red-seas.com/refit if you want to see what we're planning and find out how you can help. We started this catamaran refit by tearing down the ceiling panels in our saloon to discover that the balsa core ha...

Mar 08, 2026
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Play Time: 00:19:24

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It’s WORSE than we thought! (catamaran refit) [RED SEAS]

Enjoyed this video? Support our refit: www.red-seas.com/refit and help us tackle more projects like this one! We're starting a major catamaran refit and one of the first jobs is a big one - Iain pulls down our saloon ceiling to discover that a massive area of our coach roof has a rotten balsa ...

Mar 01, 2026
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FINALLY! Our boat is NOT sinking! (catamaran refit) [RED SEAS]

Support our refit and help us fix this catamaran: www.red-seas.com/refit This is the first episode in our massive catamaran refit series. Iain gets straight down to business and jumps into the bilge to fix one of our biggest problems - our boat has been slowly sinking but with this new smart dry bi...

Feb 22, 2026
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Day 7 sailing to New Zealand

We sailed from Tonga to New Zealand. Thankfully we had a few days of calm conditions so I was able to get the sewing machine out and make the courtesy flag we need to fly when we reach land. Let’s hope this good weather continues!

Feb 21, 2026
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Day 6 sailing to New Zealand

We sailed to the other side of the world, crossing the 180° Meridian which marks our furthest point from home (Scotland). We’ve had great weather so far but still about 5 days to go.

Feb 18, 2026
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This is going to be DIFFICULT (what it means for us and this channel) [RED SEAS]

Support our refit: www.red-seas.com/refit We just sailed to New Zealand to complete a massive refit on our catamaran but now we're facing a huge setback to our plans. We didn't see this news coming so we're having to adjust and reset but we're determined to push on and continue ...

Feb 08, 2026
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Play Time: 00:19:33

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Day 5 sailing to New Zealand

Sailing from Tonga to New Zealand and we just caught two HUGE fish as we pass Minerva Reef! Let’s go!

Feb 07, 2026
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Play Time: 00:00:32

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Day 4 sailing to New Zealand

We’re sailing from Tonga to New Zealand, with a brief stop in Minerva Reef to wait for better weather.

Feb 03, 2026
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How bad will cyclone Vaianu be in NZ?

What to do when a cyclone is heading your way #vaianu #newzealand

Direct path of cyclone Vaianu!

Tropical cyclone approaching New Zealand

Best anchor in the world? (Ultra)

GORI: 3 propellers in 1! [RED SEAS]

WORLD’S BEST ANCHOR?! (Ultra anchor from Ultra Products) [RED SEAS]

NEW solid state lithium battery technology #renogy

The COOLEST BATTERY we’ve ever seen! (Solid state Renogy Pro S1) [RED SEAS]

HAULING OUT…This is going to cost THOUSANDS! [RED SEAS]

GOING SOLO (and coming apart at the seams) [RED SEAS]

I BROKE our BOAT…Now I have to REBUILD! (catamaran refit) [RED SEAS]

It’s WORSE than we thought! (catamaran refit) [RED SEAS]

FINALLY! Our boat is NOT sinking! (catamaran refit) [RED SEAS]

Day 7 sailing to New Zealand

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This is going to be DIFFICULT (what it means for us and this channel) [RED SEAS]

Day 5 sailing to New Zealand

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