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

Solo sailing with a spinnaker

We usually sail short handed but in light conditions like this it’s a great excuse to practice our solo sailing skills like flying the spinnaker without any help.

Feb 02, 2026
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WE DID IT!! We sailed across the Pacific Ocean! [RED SEAS]

Celebrate with us and support our refit plans: www.red-seas.com/refit Join us as we arrive into New Zealand after our 11 day sail from Tonga. Our final morning at sea is an incredible sight, from a perfect sunrise to spotting dolphins and whales on our bows as we spot the coastline of New Zealand a...

Feb 01, 2026
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Day 3 sailing to New Zealand

Jan 31, 2026
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Day 2 sailing to New Zealand

#sailingcatamaran #sailingnewzealand #sailingcouple #sailingadventure @LeopardCatamaran

Jan 29, 2026
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Day 1 sailing to New Zealand!

We set off from Tonga to sail our catamaran to New Zealand, over 1000 miles away. Let’s go!

Jan 28, 2026
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Our RIG SNAPPED! Hundreds of miles from land [RED SEAS]

Support our boat refit: www.red-seas.com/refit We are sailing from Tonga to New Zealand during cyclone season and the weather is starting to get worse. We have been motor sailing for a week and when the winds finally arrive, we raise our sails but almost immediately discover a problem - a fault in ...

Jan 25, 2026
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Couple sailing to New Zealand! ⛵️ #sailingcatamaran #sailingnewzealand #sailingcouple

We are sailing from Tonga to New Zealand, over one thousand miles of open ocean and some of the scariest conditions out there. We are nearly ready to go - let’s see what the ocean has in store for us this time!

Jan 24, 2026
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Man overboard?? Safer sailing offshore now we have added this! #sailingoffshore #boatsafe #sailing

Jan 22, 2026
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Play Time: 00:00:52

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SAILING 1200 miles in CYCLONE SEASON! [RED SEAS]

Support our refit and find out our boat plans: www.red-seas.com/refit TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas We are now on day 7 of our passage from Tonga to New Zealand and things are starting to heat up. We had incredibly calm conditions when we set off from Minerva Reef but finally the winds are starting t...

Jan 18, 2026
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Play Time: 00:20:17

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Sailing to NEW ZEALAND! [RED SEAS]

Help us fix our boat in this season's major refit in New Zealand: www.red-seas.com/refit We set sail for New Zealand three years after leaving Panama and finally completing our Pacific crossing. We have waited in Minerva Reef for a few weeks, hoping for a good weather window to take us south t...

Jan 11, 2026
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Play Time: 00:20:18

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We traveled to EUROPE for Christmas! (Sinterklaas 2025) [RED SEAS]

We flew to Europe for Christmas and it was so much fun to see the Sinterklaas parade in Amsterdam! After sailing in the tropics for the past five years, we have really missed European cities and the winter festive traditions that were such a big part of our celebrations when we were growing up. So ...

Dec 28, 2025
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Play Time: 00:12:47

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CATCH and COOK lobsters for Christmas Dinner (sailing edition) [RED SEAS]

Sign up for our FREE Daily Passage Blog for all the news as we sail to New Zealand: www.red-seas.com/news-letter-signup What do sailors eat for Christmas dinner when they live out on the ocean, far away from land, friends and family? This week we are going hunting for lobsters in Minerva Reef, as w...

Dec 21, 2025
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STUCK in the middle of the ocean for 14 days! [RED SEAS]

BUY SNORKELLING GEAR: www.redseasmarine.com Of all the places we've ever been stuck on our boat, this has to be our favourite! We are sailing from Tonga to New Zealand but we have stopped off temporarily to explore Minerva Reef, a submerged island with a protected lagoon inside where we can an...

Dec 14, 2025
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Play Time: 00:21:38

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Sailing to a SUNKEN ISLAND in the middle of the ocean! [RED SEAS]

It has been a year long dream of ours to complete our Pacific Ocean crossing and sail to New Zealand and here we are, starting the final leg as we set sail from Tonga. But before we sail all the way to North Island, we have one more stop to make along the way - a sunken island in the middle of the o...

Dec 07, 2025
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FIRST TIME SAILING with crew (are we ready?) [RED SEAS]

Want to find out about more crew opportunities? Our latest dates are available on www.patreon.com/redseas where you can sign up and support our continued journey - - - - - - - - - - - - - - It's time to take on our biggest sailing challenge yet as we prepare to sail from Tonga to New Zealand. W...

Nov 30, 2025
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Play Time: 00:26:28

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A SAILOR’S WORST NIGHTMARE [RED SEAS]

As we sail around the world on our boat, we recognise that there is a certain amount of risk that we need to accept alongside the rewards that this lifestyle offers us. And usually it pays off - we get to swim with whales, dive with sharks and live on uninhabited remote islands with long sandy beach...

Nov 16, 2025
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Play Time: 00:26:19

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Sailing the DANGEROUS MIDDLE! [RED SEAS]

Watch our Zora video: Pre-order Zora now: www.red-seas.com/zora We sail through the dangerous middle, the ocean that runs between Tonga's islands, along a volcanic ridge from north to south. As we sail from Vava'u to Ha'apai, we cross uncharted shallows, coral reefs and even some hu...

Nov 09, 2025
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Play Time: 00:21:48

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YouTubers BUY PRIVATE DESERT ISLAND!! [RED SEAS]

Join our Patreon crew for more of the inside scoop and real time updates: www.patreon.com/redseas With all the sailing round the world we've done over the last five years, we have visited some pretty stunning islands - and this one might be the top of our favourites list. Imagine giving up yo...

Nov 02, 2025
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Play Time: 00:27:13

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Sailing the BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (but better) [RED SEAS]

Support our REFIT PROJECT here: www.red-seas.com/refit We have sailed in the British Virgin Islands and we can see why so many sailors love it - hundreds of islands to explore, all close enough to hop your way between the many bays. But we think we've found somewhere even better. Think of the ...

Oct 26, 2025
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Play Time: 00:23:35

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WHALES SURROUNDED our boat! | Sailing to Tonga [RED SEAS]

Support our BIG REFIT and help us keep our boat afloat: www.red-seas.com/refit We were surrounded by humpback whales as we sailed south through the islands of Tonga, from Niuatoputapu to Vava'u. We lifted anchor and set sail for a couple of days to reach our destination but as soon as we left ...

Oct 19, 2025
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Play Time: 00:21:36

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SURVIVING A TSUNAMI on our sailboat!! [RED SEAS]

Support our REFIT PROJECT at www.red-seas.com/refit We are so grateful to all of you for being part of this journey and we hugely appreciate the help and support you offer us. If you want to contribute to our big refit plans, we have some projects listed on our new website where you can buy us a thr...

Oct 12, 2025
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Play Time: 00:22:06

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Exploring SAMOA like a local…and new boat plans! [RED SEAS]

Support our MASSIVE BOAT REFIT: www.red-seas.com/refit Check out our new merch store: www.redseasmarine.com ⛵ After 17,000 Miles, It’s Time for Big Changes | Sailing Life in Samoa 🌴 [Ep194] For the past five years, you’ve watched us fall in love with our floating home — a Leopard 47 catamaran that...

Oct 05, 2025
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Play Time: 00:24:23

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TREASURE ISLAND is real (and we found it!) [RED SEAS]

🏝️ Sailing to the Real Treasure Island | First Impressions of Samoa [Ep193] If you grew up reading stories of floating islands, daring escapes, and hidden treasures, this episode will feel like stepping straight into a childhood storybook. 📖 Our journey brings us to Samoa — a place some even call t...

Sep 28, 2025
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Play Time: 00:19:05

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Is this our NEW BOAT?? [RED SEAS]

This is an EXTRA episode this week! Make sure you've also seen our full episode as we arrive into Samoa from our three day passage from Niue and get straight into some other boat jobs and repairs: As an extra video this week, join us as we get our outboard motor repaired in Apia, Samoa. We ha...

Sep 21, 2025
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WE DID IT!! We sailed across the Pacific Ocean! [RED SEAS]

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Our RIG SNAPPED! Hundreds of miles from land [RED SEAS]

Couple sailing to New Zealand! ⛵️ #sailingcatamaran #sailingnewzealand #sailingcouple

Man overboard?? Safer sailing offshore now we have added this! #sailingoffshore #boatsafe #sailing

SAILING 1200 miles in CYCLONE SEASON! [RED SEAS]

Sailing to NEW ZEALAND! [RED SEAS]

We traveled to EUROPE for Christmas! (Sinterklaas 2025) [RED SEAS]

CATCH and COOK lobsters for Christmas Dinner (sailing edition) [RED SEAS]

STUCK in the middle of the ocean for 14 days! [RED SEAS]

Sailing to a SUNKEN ISLAND in the middle of the ocean! [RED SEAS]

FIRST TIME SAILING with crew (are we ready?) [RED SEAS]

A SAILOR’S WORST NIGHTMARE [RED SEAS]

Sailing the DANGEROUS MIDDLE! [RED SEAS]

YouTubers BUY PRIVATE DESERT ISLAND!! [RED SEAS]

Sailing the BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (but better) [RED SEAS]

WHALES SURROUNDED our boat! | Sailing to Tonga [RED SEAS]

SURVIVING A TSUNAMI on our sailboat!! [RED SEAS]

Exploring SAMOA like a local…and new boat plans! [RED SEAS]

TREASURE ISLAND is real (and we found it!) [RED SEAS]

Is this our NEW BOAT?? [RED SEAS]

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