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BIG CHANGES IN MY FUTURE PLANS – SwT 158 – At least both autopilots are now fixed!
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BIG CHANGES IN MY FUTURE PLANS – SwT 158 – At least both autopilots are now fixed!

Big changes in my onward route planning. Originally I aimed for Australia as the place to spend the cyclone season this year, however, lots of research shows me this will be way too expensive at the moment. The main reason is my budget for the Pacific is ...
  • Oct 30, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:23
LEWMAR STEERING REPAIR – SwT 157 – Preparing BE FREE for the next BIG jump
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LEWMAR STEERING REPAIR – SwT 157 – Preparing BE FREE for the next BIG jump

SO HAPPY TO HAVE MY STEERING FIXED! Huge load off my shoulders now. If you have LEWMAR onboard you might have a problem. At least you should inspect your steering quadrants and couplings. The quality is shockingly poor, but thankfully I finally got my hand...
  • Oct 20, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:36
SHE IS LEAVING – SwT 156 – Sailing to Tahiti to say good bye for now
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SHE IS LEAVING – SwT 156 – Sailing to Tahiti to say good bye for now

This is probably the most difficult and hardest episode I have ever made, still, it needed to be done. After almost 9 months onboard sharing the adventure of our life this amazing person is now leaving BE FREE and flying back home. We discussed several opt...
  • Oct 14, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:54
COULD THIS BE THE END? SwT 155 – Challenges in the most beautiful part of the amazing Fakarava
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COULD THIS BE THE END? SwT 155 – Challenges in the most beautiful part of the amazing Fakarava

In this episode, we try to enjoy the beauty of the southern part of Fakarava. But there are some dark clouds hanging above us, even though we definitely are in paradise. As we are getting closer to Tahiti we need to discuss our future and see if it's even ...
  • Oct 07, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:11
BEAUTIFUL FAKARAVA – SwT 154 – EXPLORING THE PRETTIEST ATOLL IN THE PACIFIC
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BEAUTIFUL FAKARAVA – SwT 154 – EXPLORING THE PRETTIEST ATOLL IN THE PACIFIC

In this episode, we truly enjoy the beauty of Fakarava. Getting close encounters with lots of sharks and even finding time to just relax at one of the luxury resorts here. Fakarava is definitely among the more touristic atolls here in the South Pacific. Bu...
  • Sep 30, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:44
SAILING TO FAKARAVA – SwT 153 – Sailing to the most famous Pacific atoll in French Polynesia
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SAILING TO FAKARAVA – SwT 153 – Sailing to the most famous Pacific atoll in French Polynesia

In this episode, we set sail from Rangiroa to the Atoll famous for all the sharks that hang around there. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entranc...
  • Sep 23, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:51
IS THIS CHANNEL EVER CALM? – SwT 152- We almost ended up with a new puppy
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IS THIS CHANNEL EVER CALM? – SwT 152- We almost ended up with a new puppy

In this episode, we enjoy Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create s...
  • Sep 15, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:26
WOW! THIS WAS WILD! – SwT 151- Spectacular sailing to Rangiroa
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WOW! THIS WAS WILD! – SwT 151- Spectacular sailing to Rangiroa

In this episode, we say goodbye to the beautiful Pacific atoll Ahe as we are sailing to Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in day...
  • Aug 28, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:10
SERIOUS PROBLEMS IN PARADISE – SwT 150 Still trying to enjoy this South Pacific Atoll
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SERIOUS PROBLEMS IN PARADISE – SwT 150 Still trying to enjoy this South Pacific Atoll

In this episode, we explore more of what Ahe can offer before we prepare to set sail toward Rangiroa. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. ...
  • Aug 22, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:34
THIS IS A CHALLENGE | SwT 149 Secrets of entering a Pacific ATOL
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THIS IS A CHALLENGE | SwT 149 Secrets of entering a Pacific ATOL

In this episode, we explore more of what Nuku Hiva can offer before we set sail towards our first Pacific Atol. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create som serious challenges at the e...
  • Aug 14, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:05
EXPLORING NUKU HIVA  – SwT 148 – THE SOCIAL SIDE OF SAILING LIFE WITH FRIENDS THAT MEETS AGAIN
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EXPLORING NUKU HIVA  – SwT 148 – THE SOCIAL SIDE OF SAILING LIFE WITH FRIENDS THAT MEETS AGAIN

In this episode, we explore more of what Nuku Hiva can offer. We go for a hike to a very beautiful bay with stunning scenery. This place is so beautiful we wanna sail around the island and spend a few days there. Again we see boats we have seen before and ...
  • Jul 30, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:08
EPIC SAILING IN POLYNESIA! – SwT 147 – VISITING THE MARQUESIAN ISLAND NUKU HIVA
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EPIC SAILING IN POLYNESIA! – SwT 147 – VISITING THE MARQUESIAN ISLAND NUKU HIVA

In this episode, we sail fast to Nuku Hiva in the Marquises (French Polynesia). French Polynesia is really amazing and we truly enjoy our stay here. Averaging 8,9 knots from anchorage to anchorage is pretty good knowing the total distance is 85 nautical mi...
  • Jul 24, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:57
TIME TO ENJOY! – SwT 146 – PLAYING WITH DOLPHINS IN TAHUATA (French Polynesia)
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TIME TO ENJOY! – SwT 146 – PLAYING WITH DOLPHINS IN TAHUATA (French Polynesia)

In this episode, we take a break from boat work to explore Tahuata in the Marquises (French Polynesia). Thauata is the neighbor island to Hiva Ova and is even a bit more exotic to us than Hiva Ova. Dolphins and gigantic manta rays, sharks and so much to di...
  • Jul 15, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:06
I MADE A BIG HOLE IN MY BOAT! – SwT 145 – AUTOPILOT REBUILD AND SETBACKS
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I MADE A BIG HOLE IN MY BOAT! – SwT 145 – AUTOPILOT REBUILD AND SETBACKS

In this episode, we are trying to modify the autopilot setup and address one of the problems that have been ongoing ever since I bought BE FREE. I know lots of you guys wanted more details so this video is more detailed than normal and even some animated i...
  • Jul 10, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:24
From episode SwT 144 – Enjoying Hiva Ova and Tahuata in French Polynesia
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From episode SwT 144 – Enjoying Hiva Ova and Tahuata in French Polynesia

This is only a short of the full episode SwT 144 Thank you so much for watching and subscribing 🙏🏻 Cheers from T and G on BE FREE 🇳🇴
  • Jul 02, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:00
THEY CROSSED PACIFIC ON A RACING CRUISER – SwT 144 – Sailing to Hiva Ova in the Marqueses
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THEY CROSSED PACIFIC ON A RACING CRUISER – SwT 144 – Sailing to Hiva Ova in the Marqueses

In this episode, we are sailing to Hiva Ova to clear into French Polynesia. We soon discover we had not done our homework properly and got quite a surprise. Without a long stay visa we now only get 90 days here. Same rules for Schengen and EU citizens. We...
  • Jul 02, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:08
WHAT HAPPENED? – SwT143 – OUR FIRST STOP IN POLYNESIA
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WHAT HAPPENED? – SwT143 – OUR FIRST STOP IN POLYNESIA

After the anchor was down in Fatu Hiva not only were we greeted welcome by old friends, but were almost choked by how bad BE FREE was looking after all the water splash for so many days. We take an express tour of the island to the waterfall, enjoy local h...
  • Jun 25, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:44
WE MADE IT! – SwT142 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 3 of 3
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WE MADE IT! – SwT142 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 3 of 3

Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment wh...
  • Jun 19, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:20
CROSSING EQUATOR – SwT141 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 2 of 3
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CROSSING EQUATOR – SwT141 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 2 of 3

Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment wh...
  • Jun 12, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:31
CROSSING THE BIGGEST OCEAN – SwT140 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 1 of 2
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CROSSING THE BIGGEST OCEAN – SwT140 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 1 of 2

Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment wh...
  • Jun 06, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:11
WILL WE EVER LEAVE PANAMA? SwT139 – A RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK
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WILL WE EVER LEAVE PANAMA? SwT139 – A RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK

Sailing and schedule is a very bad combination and our race against the clock before our visa expired was exhausting. We tried to fix and prepare as much as possible before our longest sail ever before we finally could check out of Panama. On a boat, it's ...
  • May 29, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:57
Our first pacific island #sailing #aroundtheworld #yacht #sailingadventure
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Our first pacific island #sailing #aroundtheworld #yacht #sailingadventure

  • May 23, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:17
SAD TO SEE PIRACY STARTING UP AGAIN – SwT 138 – VISITING TABOGA FIXING THINGS IN AN EXOTIC LOCATION
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SAD TO SEE PIRACY STARTING UP AGAIN – SwT 138 – VISITING TABOGA FIXING THINGS IN AN EXOTIC LOCATION

In this episode we share some hints about anchoring in Panama, our experience at the Pacific side and even take you with us to Isla Taboga. Unfortunately there have recently been some brutal encounters between sailors and pirates in Panama again. Already t...
  • Apr 10, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:57
Emergency repair Shower head
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Emergency repair Shower head

Sometimes some creativity is needed. Especially if anchored far from stores or civilisation. At least we finally found the fresh water leak making the pump running now and then. When it snapped we had no other choice than to come up with a solution. This w...
  • Apr 08, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:51
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