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Leaving Carriacou – preparing for my SOLO SAIL to Martinique – SwT 36
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Leaving Carriacou – preparing for my SOLO SAIL to Martinique – SwT 36
In this video I'm clearing out of Grenada from Carriacou, Also preparing for my solo sailing to Martinique and explaining a little about how I do this. It's not impossible to travel in these times it just takes a bit more planning. Thank you so much for ...
  • Jan 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:59
Sailing SOLO overnight from Carriacou to Martinique – SwT 37 (HOW DO I SLEEP ALONE)
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Sailing SOLO overnight from Carriacou to Martinique – SwT 37 (HOW DO I SLEEP ALONE)
How do I sleep alone? Check out how I sail and sleep sailing solo overnight. I'm taking you with me onboard Be Free sailing solo overnight from Carriacou to Martinique. It's a beautiful sail from Carriacou that belongs to Grenada and north to Martinique....
  • Jan 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:50
CROSSING BORDERS AND HOW I THINK – SwT 38 (COVID TRAVEL TIPS)
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CROSSING BORDERS AND HOW I THINK – SwT 38 (COVID TRAVEL TIPS)
Traveling in a world of COVID, is it even possible? It is, at least here in the Caribbean but it's not always as easy. However, you need time and always look for options. Find out how and the reasons for my decisions and why I sailed nonstop from Carriacou...
  • Jan 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:12
Will my PACIFIC DREAM ever come true – SwT 39 (NAVIGATION THROUGH A CHALLENGING TIME)
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Will my PACIFIC DREAM ever come true – SwT 39 (NAVIGATION THROUGH A CHALLENGING TIME)
In this episode, I'm talking about my Pacific thoughts and also take you with me in parts of the real world of sailing and navigating through a covid world. I'm still trying to be positive and optimistic about my sailing adventure, even though reality some...
  • Feb 08, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:35
SAN BLAS the most beautiful place in the Caribbean – SwT 40 Planning for HURRICANE SEASON
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SAN BLAS the most beautiful place in the Caribbean – SwT 40 Planning for HURRICANE SEASON
Let me take you back to happy days in the exotic region of San Blas, Panama. In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts of where to next and also how I have spent my last days in Martinique. Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy seeing where I have bee...
  • Feb 15, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:38
BOCAS DEL TORO – SwT 41 The best place to spend the Caribbean hurricane season
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BOCAS DEL TORO – SwT 41 The best place to spend the Caribbean hurricane season
Let me take you back to happy days in the exotic region of Bocas del Toro, Panama. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience with Bocas del Toro as one of the best places to spend the Caribbean hurricane season. I am planning to go back there later this s...
  • Feb 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:36
Its boat wrecks everywhere – SwT 42 Solo sailors update
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Its boat wrecks everywhere – SwT 42 Solo sailors update
Its boat wrecks almost everywhere here. Even though the most famous one was removed this week there is still plenty left. This week's update I'm just giving you a glimpse of regular days as it's not always epic parties and exciting things going on. Also te...
  • Mar 01, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:02
Why do I sail a 55 when you can cross oceans in almost anything – SwT 43 WANTED A CAT SAILING MONO
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Why do I sail a 55 when you can cross oceans in almost anything – SwT 43 WANTED A CAT SAILING MONO
Why do I sail solo in a 55 feet yacht when you can cross oceans in almost anything? I really wanted a multihull yet I ended up sailing a modern 55 monohull. This is not about monohull versus catamarans, or telling you what to buy or not. Simply sharing my ...
  • Mar 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:59
BIGGER IS BETTER – SwT 44 (My journey my choices)
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BIGGER IS BETTER – SwT 44 (My journey my choices)
Bigger is better what a cliche right? Or is it? In this video, I'm telling you briefly why I don't want a wind vane and some other things most long-distance sailors do differently from me. I dare to share with you my point of view and also my journey in a ...
  • Mar 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:33
HOW I USE MY BACKSTAY IN SAIL TRIM – SwT 45 SAIL TRIM RIGGING and daily sailing life
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HOW I USE MY BACKSTAY IN SAIL TRIM – SwT 45 SAIL TRIM RIGGING and daily sailing life
In this video, I'm sharing with you my love for backstay tensioner. I'm not an expert but trying to explain how I believe this works for me on my Yacht without claiming to have the blueprint. I'm again only touching the surface of sail trim as it will be m...
  • Mar 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:51
A DIFFERENT WAY OF COMMUNICATION – SwT 46 The Achilles heel of IRIDIUM GO
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A DIFFERENT WAY OF COMMUNICATION – SwT 46 The Achilles heel of IRIDIUM GO
A DIFFERENT WAY OF COMMUNICATION is my way of looking at the important stuff in a humorous way. My intention is to share my communication strategy and it might not be what you think. I don't give advice or telling you what to or not to. Only sharing what a...
  • Apr 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:10
IS MARTINIQUE WHERE PLEASURE BOATS GO TO DIE? – SwT 48 (Another week in paradise)
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IS MARTINIQUE WHERE PLEASURE BOATS GO TO DIE? – SwT 48 (Another week in paradise)
I have started to wonder if Martinique is the place where pleasure boats go to die in the Caribbean. It's so many wrecks here and still more added to the endless list of wrecks. A pirate ship I was invited onboard to a party last year is new on the list of...
  • Apr 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:39
Any skipper can do a mistake! How you deal with it defines you as a skipper – SwT 49
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Any skipper can do a mistake! How you deal with it defines you as a skipper – SwT 49
Any skipper can do a mistake! It's how you deal with it that defines you as a skipper. I have seen a lot being here and it's not like I try to make fun of someone else mistake. It's meant as something to think about especially when arriving at a busy harb...
  • Apr 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:23
Will I ever manage to get a Berth in the Marina to start the refitting? – SwT 50
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Will I ever manage to get a Berth in the Marina to start the refitting? – SwT 50
Will I ever manage to get a Berth in the Marina to start the refitting? It has been my last week of waiting and who would know getting a space in a marina for a week would take so much effort. The refitting of my rig is supposed to start Tuesday but the se...
  • May 03, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:33
FULL REFIT ALREADY? – SwT 51 Rig refit part 1(NOT A DIY OR HOW TO)
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FULL REFIT ALREADY? – SwT 51 Rig refit part 1(NOT A DIY OR HOW TO)
This is NOT a DIY or HOW TO refit rigging video. BE FREE is too big and requires professionals and professional tools for this enormous job replacing everything from top to toe. Only original parts from SELDEN are used in this process and replaced by exper...
  • May 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:21
Between refitting small jobs and daily life while waiting – SwT 52 REFIT DELAYED
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Between refitting small jobs and daily life while waiting – SwT 52 REFIT DELAYED
Refit delayed so this is a between refitting episode. Small jobs and daily life while waiting for parts from Sweden. Almost done with everything but four rods are putting everything on hold. It shipped express so should not be that much delayed. Meanwhile ...
  • May 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:51
RIG INSPECTIONS ON CATAMARANS – SwT 53 Delayed with pleasure
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RIG INSPECTIONS ON CATAMARANS – SwT 53 Delayed with pleasure
Delayed with pleasure and learning about rig inspections on Catamarans. Crossing oceans is not a human right, it costs money. If you cant afford maintenance and running costs you should not do it. Safety is important and rig inspection is a big part of th...
  • May 24, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:35
Great progress in refitting and a JUNGLE ADVENTURE checking out Cascade Didier SNAKE MYTH – SwT 54
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Great progress in refitting and a JUNGLE ADVENTURE checking out Cascade Didier SNAKE MYTH – SwT 54
In this episode, I'm sharing a brief update on the refitting progress as I added some work to the refitting. Also, great progress and lots of small things solved. Even had time to a Jungle Adventure with friends checking out the tunnel that leads to the Di...
  • May 31, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:33
How much does it cost to re-rig a sailboat? – SwT 55 FULL RIG REFIT part II
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How much does it cost to re-rig a sailboat? – SwT 55 FULL RIG REFIT part II
In this episode How much does it cost to re-rig a sailboat? I take you with me as we are stepping the mast back on BE FREE. I'm also sharing the full refit cost at the end of this video and even for a 35 feet and a 45 feet Bavaria to compare with my 55 fee...
  • Jun 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:30
Refitting almost done – SwT 56 DIY projects PARTY and PROGRESS
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Refitting almost done – SwT 56 DIY projects PARTY and PROGRESS
Refitting is almost done and I even had time for a DIY project and PARTY with my friends at Caraibe Marine. In this episode, I'm showing you how I made my new switch panel for the big spreader light project. Caraibe Marine invited me to their private party...
  • Jun 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:02
Spreader lights installation – SwT 57 Finally I can see the light
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Spreader lights installation – SwT 57 Finally I can see the light
Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy this video! Finally done with spreader lights installation! In this video, I'm turning on the power on the spreader lights. This is the end of refitting and upgrades here at Martinique and I'm preparing to set sail...
  • Jun 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:28
Hurricane ELSA – SwT 58 Sailing SOLO from Martinique staring into the eye of hurricane ELSA
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Hurricane ELSA – SwT 58 Sailing SOLO from Martinique staring into the eye of hurricane ELSA
In this episode I'm running from Hurricane ELSA sailing solo from Martinique. Planning for Bonaire but sailing south first to see how weather develops. Facing some minor challenges on my way south and decide to ride out ELSA in Bequia. Pretty close call wi...
  • Jul 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:11
Smooth sailing post hurricane Elsa – SwT 59 SAILING TO CARRIACOU
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Smooth sailing post hurricane Elsa – SwT 59 SAILING TO CARRIACOU
In this episode Im sailing solo from Bequia to Carriacou after the hurricane Elsa. It was such a smooth sail and awesome to be out sailing again. Its hurricane season in the Caribbean and we already had close call on the first one, but it was not that bad ...
  • Jul 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:34
PARADISE OF THE CARIBBEAN – SwT 60 Carriacou
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PARADISE OF THE CARIBBEAN – SwT 60 Carriacou
Carriacou is my paradise of the Caribbean and in this episode Im done with my quarantine time in Carriacou and clearing in to Grenadas world of islands. Carriacou is one of my favorite islands here and hopefully you will understand why in this episode. Th...
  • Jul 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:01
MY SIXTH SENSE WOKE ME UP – SwT 61 MOORING LINE SNAPPED WHILE SLEEPING!
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MY SIXTH SENSE WOKE ME UP – SwT 61 MOORING LINE SNAPPED WHILE SLEEPING!
In this episode I°m waking up early in the morning with a weird feeling of something wrong. My sixth sense woke me up and found out I was dragging from the mooring ball. Also sharing some sceneries from Sandy island. Thank you for watching and hope you e...
  • Jul 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:12
TROPICAL SAILING PARADISE – SwT 62 Sailing life is good in Carriacou
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TROPICAL SAILING PARADISE – SwT 62 Sailing life is good in Carriacou
TROPICAL SAILING PARADISE is about my good sailing life in Carriacou. Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy this video! In this episode I go day sailing just for the fun of it. I’m catching fish with my garage and meeting another solo sailor. Pra...
  • Aug 01, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:04
SOLO SAILORS ARE MORE FUN – SwT 63 TROPICAL HOUSE PARTY
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SOLO SAILORS ARE MORE FUN – SwT 63 TROPICAL HOUSE PARTY
Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy this video! In this episode Kylie and I are having a fun week with a house party onboard BE FREE I made her a dinner as she did for me previous episode. Paradise Beach Club have been our hangout place just as much...
  • Aug 08, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:06
BE FREE TO THE RESCUE – SwT 64 Sailing to Grenada
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BE FREE TO THE RESCUE – SwT 64 Sailing to Grenada
In this episode BE FREE captain is offering "rescue service" twice in a week. Sailing to Grenada having my breakfast while hearing a guy shouting for help. I offered my assistance but he rather have his outboard drowned than letting me standing at his tran...
  • Aug 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:34
ADVENTURES IN GRENADA – SwT 65 ENJOYING THE MOMENT
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ADVENTURES IN GRENADA – SwT 65 ENJOYING THE MOMENT
Kylie and I are enjoying the moment even though we have work to do in the Marina. We take time to go on adventures in Grenada, hiking to a waterfall. Both of us are going to sail out the pacific later and are preparing our boats continuously for our future...
  • Aug 24, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:33
SHOULD WE BUY A RAPIDO 60 TRIMARAN TOGETHER? – SwT 66 Is this our future cruising yacht?
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SHOULD WE BUY A RAPIDO 60 TRIMARAN TOGETHER? – SwT 66 Is this our future cruising yacht?
SHOULD WE BUY A RAPIDO 60 TRIMARAN TOGETHER? Based on the feedback from last episodes we just had to make this video when being out sailing a #RAPIDO60 that's for sale here in Grenada. The owner is a friend of me and we had a great sail with lots of fun. ...
  • Aug 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:34
E-FOILING & SAILING – SwT 67 You GOTTA try this!
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E-FOILING & SAILING – SwT 67 You GOTTA try this!
Thank you for watching! Hopefully we manage to share our feel good vibe with you guys! In this happy days episode we are having lots of fun even though we manage to do quite a lot of boat work as well. My Swedish friends leave their kids with me and BE FRE...
  • Sep 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:25
WE CHOOSE TO BE FREE! – SwT 68-SAILING GIVES FREEDOM OF CHOICE
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WE CHOOSE TO BE FREE! – SwT 68-SAILING GIVES FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Thank you for watching this pretty happy feel good episode over a difficult topic. We share our last minute escape out of the marina before LOCKDOWN IN GRENADA. As a sailor we have the privilege of choice and we choose to BE FREE! In a crazy pandemic world...
  • Sep 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:20
HOW CRAZY IS THIS? – SwT 69 HOW WE FINALLY MET AFTER 3 YEARS!
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HOW CRAZY IS THIS? – SwT 69 HOW WE FINALLY MET AFTER 3 YEARS!
HOW CRAZY IS THIS? After 3 years of crossing paths we finally met at Sandy Island! This is the story of an incredible journey of two solo sailors almost meeting up several times during the last 3 years. Have you ever wonder how it would look like if you ta...
  • Sep 20, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:38
WHO CAN DO IT FASTER? – SwT 70 RACE DINGHY VS CAR
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WHO CAN DO IT FASTER? – SwT 70 RACE DINGHY VS CAR
WHO CAN DO IT FASTER? Kylie or Thomas racing a car vs a dinghy from Fort Judy Beach to LA PHARE BLEU MARINA? If you wanna jump straight to the race it starts at 6:39 In this episode we share some of the things that's been going on last week but also our ...
  • Sep 27, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:37
GETTING HARDER IN PARADISE – SwT 71 MOVING TO NEW LOCATION
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GETTING HARDER IN PARADISE – SwT 71 MOVING TO NEW LOCATION
In this episode GETTING HARDER IN PARADISE I'm sharing my concern about the fact not everyone handles lockdown well and the obvious side effects. 1:38 - When sailors starts calling the Coast Guard on neighbors and do Neighbor Watching its a dangerous path ...
  • Oct 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:51
GETTING BETTER IN PARADISE – SwT 72 BOAT WORK AND GOOD TIMES
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GETTING BETTER IN PARADISE – SwT 72 BOAT WORK AND GOOD TIMES
It was a smart move to go into a resort marina during no movement weekends. However things are getting better here in paradise as no movement weekends are over for now, and even beach time is increased. For us staying at a resort its different rules and we...
  • Oct 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:51

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