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THIS IS SAILING – 400 Miles Offshore in 2 Hot Days [Ep. 42]
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THIS IS SAILING – 400 Miles Offshore in 2 Hot Days [Ep. 42]

We take our tiny home bluewater sailing, offshore from Grenada to Sint Maarten. Kate deals with seasickness, Curtis makes coffee at 9 knots, and we deal with a 1am traffic jam of ships. #sailing #sail #sailinglife #ocean #sailboat #saillife We are Kate and Curtis aboard our boat Sweet Ruca. We are...
See Us Launch Our SAILBOAT and Begin a New JOURNEY [Ep. 41]
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See Us Launch Our SAILBOAT and Begin a New JOURNEY [Ep. 41]

Many people confuse the island of 'Carriacou' with the island of Curaçao. We're not confused any more as we've now spent a lot of time in this small Grenadian island and are ready to move on. In this short episode, we reveal the results of our time in the boatyard and launch Sw...
46′ Mono vs 35′ Cat Sailing Face Off On A Diving EXPEDITION + We Haulout & Volcano Eruption [Ep. 40]
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46′ Mono vs 35′ Cat Sailing Face Off On A Diving EXPEDITION + We Haulout & Volcano Eruption [Ep. 40]

We buddy boat with the 35' liveaboard catamaran Slug Hunter along with Nora and the team from Deefer Diving to go on a diving expedition into the Kick'em Jenny Volcano excusion zone. After a great time we sail upwind back to Carriacou and haul the boat out at Tyrell Bay Marina & Boaty...
See How We Fix Our Boat Refridgerator – Cold Beers, Pretty Sunsets & Good Friends [Ep. 39]
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See How We Fix Our Boat Refridgerator – Cold Beers, Pretty Sunsets & Good Friends [Ep. 39]

We are hot and sweaty and can't wait to cool off with a cold one. We take Nora for her first sail on a monohull, assist a vessel with an engine down in a crowded anchorage, fix our fridge, and enjoy cold beverages at sunset. Join us in the island paradise of Carriacou for some real life sailin...
Tech Talk – 12v Refrigeration – Isotherm vs Sea Frost – Off the Grid
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Tech Talk – 12v Refrigeration – Isotherm vs Sea Frost – Off the Grid

Cold Drinks and Frozen Ice cream are the Holy Grail of Off the Grid living, especially on a boat in the Caribbean. We dive into the Sea-Frost BD 50 that was in our boat when we purchased it and compare it to the Isotherm 2013-SX we are installing to replace it. We talk about the fridge problems ...
How Does It Work? NEW INNER FORESTAY, STAYSAIL & THIRD REEF [Ep. 38]
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How Does It Work? NEW INNER FORESTAY, STAYSAIL & THIRD REEF [Ep. 38]

POP! After tons of swell and the puffs hitting us from the side, the dyneema just couldn't take any more. We also go hunting for our own dinner and Curtis and I hook up our third reef and inner forestay and take Sweet Ruca for a whirl in the crystal clear blue waters just outside of Carriacou....
We Go Racing To Defend Our Team’s CYC Mackinac Overall Title [Ep. 37]
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We Go Racing To Defend Our Team’s CYC Mackinac Overall Title [Ep. 37]

We leave our cruising sailboat at the dock and go yacht racing. What happens when vloggers jump aboard hardcore race boats to compete in a 333 nautical mile offshore race? You are about to find out. #Sailing #Sailboat #SailboatLiving #SailboatLife Join us as we work to pad our cruising kitty prep...
LEAVING OUR BOAT! Real Time Spoiler (Skip And Watch After Ep. 56) [Ep. 36]
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LEAVING OUR BOAT! Real Time Spoiler (Skip And Watch After Ep. 56) [Ep. 36]

We leave our boat for the first time in two years. What have we gotten ourselves into? This video is a little more raw and real than usual. #Sailing #Sailboat #SailboatLiving #SailboatLife Learn what it is like to sail and race boats in the middle of the USA, pure Michigan style. If you like boat...
This is How We Started Sailing – BLAST from the PAST: Getting to know Sailing Sweet Ruca [Ep. 35]
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This is How We Started Sailing – BLAST from the PAST: Getting to know Sailing Sweet Ruca [Ep. 35]

This video includes a special REAL TIME UPDATE as we prepare to race in the Chicago to Mackinac. It include a little about our sailing history as well as a mini recap of our journey so far and just a few of our favorite sailing clips. #Sailing #Sailboat #SailboatLiving #SailboatLife Who are thes...
RACE against the STORM: Sailing through a TROPICAL WAVE [Ep. 34]
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RACE against the STORM: Sailing through a TROPICAL WAVE [Ep. 34]

It's HURRICANE season in the Caribbean and tropical storms and waves can become part of the every day. We find a suitable weather window that wicks up some amazing sailing to a brand new PARADISE. It's not hurricane Elsa, but we doublehand our racer/cruiser along with our dog Roxy in open ...
Sailing to the Worlds MOST EXPENSIVE Private Island [Ep. 33]
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Sailing to the Worlds MOST EXPENSIVE Private Island [Ep. 33]

We sail to the worlds most expensive PRIVATE ISLAND on the market. It is for sale for 100 MILLION DOLLARS! We can't afford it, but we can still explore it. It is beautiful! #Sailing #Sailboat #SailboatLiving #SailboatLife Who are these crazy people? We are Sailing Sweet Ruca! We are going ...
REAL BOAT LIFE! Dragging CATAMARANS, Hot Yoga & Boat PROJECTS [Ep. 32]
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REAL BOAT LIFE! Dragging CATAMARANS, Hot Yoga & Boat PROJECTS [Ep. 32]

Want to know what living on a sailboat is really like? This is REAL BOAT LIFE during hurricane season in Grenada! If you have ever thought about buying a sailboat and living in the Caribbean, this is the episode for you! #sailing #sail #sailinglife #ocean #sailboat #saillife Just as we are about t...
Lightning Strikes! HUGE STORM in a Hurricane Hole on a Sailboat [Ep. 31]
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Lightning Strikes! HUGE STORM in a Hurricane Hole on a Sailboat [Ep. 31]

We head to Grenada's best hurricane hole to dodge a huge storm and do some boat work. Between the storms we upgrade our solar panels and get a little party on with our catamaran friends! #sailing #saillife #sailinglife #sail Join our crew on Patreon! Want to see where we are now? Track us o...
Sailing Sweet Ruca – Season 3 Trailer
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Sailing Sweet Ruca – Season 3 Trailer

Our next full video will release Sunday 6/20/21 at 10:00 am EST. Join us on our voyage as we sail across the Atlantic and sail around-the-world via the capes. We love sailing, and we love sharing our adventures to inspire others. More at www.sweetruca.com :-)
BOOBIES on Board! [Ep. 30]
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BOOBIES on Board! [Ep. 30]

We finally get to see boobies! Kate goes Bele dancing with the girls. Curtis sails singlehanded while flying the drone. We head into the jungle to feed the monkey with new friends. Sailing, rum, sun, and fun, is there more to sailing life? #sailing #saillife #boobies Join our crew on Patreon! Wa...
SAILING to GRENADA 🇬🇩 – Why This Was NOT part of the PLAN! [Ep. 29]
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SAILING to GRENADA 🇬🇩 – Why This Was NOT part of the PLAN! [Ep. 29]

This country was never on our original route to sail around the world, but because of........you know, it becomes part of our sailing and travel journey. We sail into a new harbor and do time in quarantine before checking into the Caribbean island of.... Join our crew on Patreon! Want to see wher...
IS SAILING Fast FUN? – Cruising 400 Miles in 2 Days Offshore [Ep. 28]
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IS SAILING Fast FUN? – Cruising 400 Miles in 2 Days Offshore [Ep. 28]

We make a mad dash between two storms, sailing fast for 400 miles in 2 days/nights through Venezuelan waters. Max winds of 38.4 knots, un-identified lights, big waves, and lots of fun! Track us on our website! Join our crew on Patreon! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! @rucasailin...
Did We Find A Sailing Paradise In The Virgin Islands? [Ep. 27]
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Did We Find A Sailing Paradise In The Virgin Islands? [Ep. 27]

We finally find what we have been looking for as we sail the blue waters around St. Croix in the Virgin Islands. We are sending it (life is fun) to the max! #sailing #sail #sailinglife #ocean #sailboat #saillife Our last hurrah in STX before we make the long passage south and leave our friends for...
Holes in our Boat! FIXING a 20 Year Old SAILBOAT [Ep. 26]
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Holes in our Boat! FIXING a 20 Year Old SAILBOAT [Ep. 26]

While cruising in St. Croix USVI our 20-year-old windlass finally has enough. Houston, we have a problem! We race against Sahara dust storms to St. Thomas to install new solar panels, replace the windlass (it doesn't go as planned), and do a thorough rig inspection before the planned offshore ...
Lagoon 77′ Ultimate Catamaran Yacht Tour + Shark ATTACK! [Ep. 25]
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Lagoon 77′ Ultimate Catamaran Yacht Tour + Shark ATTACK! [Ep. 25]

We tour a massive 77-foot sailing YACHT, go for a sunset sail with new friends, and get chased by SHARKS! Kate catches drinking water in a rain storm. Shark video credit: Nim @ www.sailluna.com The shark footage in this video is courtesy of Captain Nim from SV LUNA. He was also the diver that almo...
Does SAILING Solve Everything? [Ep. 24]
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Does SAILING Solve Everything? [Ep. 24]

We up anchor and sail off into the blue, looking for a better place. It is time to SAIL our problems AWAY! We think we have found an island paradise until….we woke up to noises in the cockpit. Have we been BOARDED by an INTRUDER? #sailing #sail #sailinglife #ocean #sailboat #saillife Visit our web...
She Wants OFF the BOAT! – Lockdowns Test Our Relationship [Ep. 23]
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She Wants OFF the BOAT! – Lockdowns Test Our Relationship [Ep. 23]

Our relationship is tested to the MAX! While sailing the US Virgin Islands and the BVI during the pandemic the music stops. Quarantine and living in a small space has put pressure on our relationship, will we push through? #sailing​ #sail​ #sailinglife​ #ocean​ #sailboat​ #saillife​ Want to know w...
Stopped by POLICE While Sailing in BVI – Is it OVER? [Ep. 22]
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Stopped by POLICE While Sailing in BVI – Is it OVER? [Ep. 22]

We are stopped and told to LEAVE THE COUNTRY! This is sail life during lockdown in BVI (British Virgin Islands). Follow our travel vlog as we sail around the world and tell our sailboat living story. Quarantine gets in the way, but will not stop us! We want to note that despite the catchy title, we...
Final Days of FREEDOM – Pre-Lockdown SAILING from USVI to BVI [Ep. 21]
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Final Days of FREEDOM – Pre-Lockdown SAILING from USVI to BVI [Ep. 21]

The world changes around us! The pandemic looms as we continue our around-the-world journey, sailing into the British Virgin Islands. Everything is normal until it isn't. Track us on our website! Join our crew on Patreon! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! @rucasailing ...
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