Sail through the crisp mountain air, witness the clash of sailing titans, and marvel at the breathtaking scenery that serves as the battleground for this nautical spectacle. Who will conquer the challenge and claim victory in the race to nowhere?
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Out of the stormy horizon appears a ghost ship! We approach the shipwreck as close as we dare to get a closer look as we are challenged by the ever present changing conditions, freezing temperatures, and uncharted anchorages while sailing the Pacific Ocean...
We sail across a stretch of water which may be more feared than Cape Horn! Even huge ships don't venture here in bad weather. We find out why as we deal with huge waves and broken gear!
#capehorn #dangerous #sailing
Gulfo de Penas translates in English ...
Watch as we leave the world behind in the deep wilderness of Patagonia. Strong and unpredictable winds cause damage to our sailboat as we make our way through narrow channels of icy cold waters where strong currents threaten to push us into the rocks. Enjo...
We take a look back at 2023 this New Years Eve and remember Cape Horn as we battle tough conditions and make repairs while sailing to our first dock after over 3 months alone in the wilderness of Patagonia.
#sailing #newyear #2023 #capehorn
Our year in...
Did we hit the jackpot? We stop at three anchorages that each produce unexpected events, but it's the final anchorage that leaves us feeling like we won the lottery!
#sailing #adventure #jackpot
We're sailing in the fjords of Patagonia and leaving the ...
If you like watching sailing channels for actual sailing, you've come to the right place! We've got this episode jam-packed full of real sailing. At last we get to launch the spinnaker and do so double-handed. You won't want to miss all the action and adve...
Come sail away with us for the penultimate passage on our 1200 mile journey through the fjords of Patagonia! We share tips about performance cruising downwind and stumble across a historic church at the craziest shaped island we've seen.
#sailing #advent...
We finish our adventure in a spectacular way, with a sail in big breeze surfing to over 11 knots, navigating at night through heavy traffic, and dodging unmarked dangers and obstacles before we finally end our sailing adventure in Patagonia, landing in Pue...
We are ready for bluewater sailing in the South Pacific Islands, but after our long and challenging upwind adventure, rounding Cape Horn and sailing the Beagle Channel, Straight of Magellan, and the fjords and canals of Patagonia, we needed to do some boat...
We take you along for the ride to the most amazing places in Patagonia as we catch you up to our real time location! Hot springs, volcanoes, mountain lakes, glaciers, & rarely explored national parks only accessible by boat!
#sailing #explore #advent...
We continue the epic adventure, exploring places where no sailing channel has gone before. We stray far off the tourist track on a solo sail and dive into the unbelievable & amazing local sailing culture!
This episode is packed with sailing action an...
Check out the 10 things we did to prepare our boat to cross the Pacific Ocean! If you're planning a long or short passage, there are plenty of good tips to keep in mind!
#sailing #explore #adventure
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Sailing Sweet Ruka leaves the fjords of Chile and sets sail for French Polynesia via the South Pacific Ocean, facing treacherous currents and upgrading the yacht.
A major breakdown offshore forces us to consider heading back to land after a few days into our Pacific Ocean crossing. Will we divert to safe harbor or sail 4,000 miles with this new problem?
#sailing #adventure #breakdown
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Join us as we sail our performance cruiser from Chile to French Polynesia through the magnificent South Pacific Ocean. Learn about our navigation, route planning, and life on board in this exhilarating boating expedition!
Embark on an epic sailing adventure in Episode 151, where Kate, Curtis, Roxy the dog, and Sweet Ruka sail over 4,000 miles from Chile to French Polynesia. Witness their journey across the South Pacific, as they face the challenges of Spiner sailing while b...
Sailing Sweet Ruca takes on broken autopilot ram in a stormy ocean journey across the Pacific towards French Polynesia. An emergency fix and hand-steering challenge unfolds in this exhilarating video.
In this exciting episode, watch as Sailing Sweet Ruca deploys the storm jib during a treacherous Pacific Ocean crossing. Facing intense wind and wave conditions, they navigate their way from Patagonia to French Polysesia on a 4,000-mile voyage.
Do you dream of sitting on a deserted island instead of sitting at your desk at work? Join us for a day in the life of sailboat cruisers as we explore an uninhabited island in French Polynesia.
#sailing #thatfeeling #adventure
After lots of hard sailin...
Could this stunning coastline be the ideal destination for a newlywed couple's dream sailing honeymoon? A drone's eye view reveals captivating details that might just convince you.
Sailing Sweet Ruca uncovers the issue behind their hydraulic ram failing, and shares their solution for fixing this crucial component in Episode 155. This is must-know information if you want to maintain your vessel's top condition!
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