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THE PERFECT SETUP FOR A FUN LIFE – SwT 114 – THE SOCIAL SIDE OF BE FREE
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THE PERFECT SETUP FOR A FUN LIFE – SwT 114 – THE SOCIAL SIDE OF BE FREE
It's not always boat work and sailing! Sometimes it's just time to be social a bit crazy and has some fun. And while trying to remake the lost episode about how to understand a mass production yacht I'm now showing you the social side of BE FREE. Unfortuna...
IS TENDER GARAGE A GOOD IDEA? – SwT 113 – MY OWN BEACH CLUB AND DINGHY DOCK
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IS TENDER GARAGE A GOOD IDEA? – SwT 113 – MY OWN BEACH CLUB AND DINGHY DOCK
In this video, I share my experience of having a Tender Garage and a pretty generous swimming platform. Is a 55-footer too small for this solution and what's the downside? I thought it could be an idea to share this as more mass production yachts nowadays ...
SHALLOW OR DEEP DRAFT – SwT 112 – HOW I LOOK AT KEEL OPTIONS
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SHALLOW OR DEEP DRAFT – SwT 112 – HOW I LOOK AT KEEL OPTIONS
Shallow draft or standard keel (deep draft) is some of my most frequently asked questions last month so I decided to share my point of view. I'm not a naval architect or engineer only a sailor, but share my experience from 4 decades of sailing. It will alw...
THE VIKING STOLE ALL THE GIRLS – SwT 111 – A SOLO SAILORS SECRET (HUMOR)
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THE VIKING STOLE ALL THE GIRLS – SwT 111 – A SOLO SAILORS SECRET (HUMOR)
In this episode I share my Viking secret how to steel all the girls, also sailing around the island back to the west side. Going snorkeling and having a great time with the Team from Sailing Sophisticated Lady. Sailing and snorkeling in beautiful waters wi...
CLOSE CALL – SwT 110 – I RATHER SAIL IN A TROPICAL STORM
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CLOSE CALL – SwT 110 – I RATHER SAIL IN A TROPICAL STORM
This might change the way you approach your next anchorage. I had a rough week making me exhausted being alone on my boat. Winds peaking at Tropical Storm force and never ending squalls for 5 days. Dragging boats and hard decisions to make within minutes. ...
EXPLORING SAN ANDRES – SwT 109 – BIKINI’S BEERS AND LOUD MUSIC IS MAKING THIS A BUSY PARTY ISLAND
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EXPLORING SAN ANDRES – SwT 109 – BIKINI’S BEERS AND LOUD MUSIC IS MAKING THIS A BUSY PARTY ISLAND
It's not possible to ignore the fact this island is much about bikini's beers and loud music. Pretty monoton latin music in my ears and only some reggae now and then. I'm not saying it's wrong just pointing out how it is. Sailing back to the east side of S...
SAILING AROUND SAN ANDRES – SwT 108 – BEEF BEERS AND 7 YEARS OF BAD…
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SAILING AROUND SAN ANDRES – SwT 108 – BEEF BEERS AND 7 YEARS OF BAD…
In this episode I'm sailing around to the other side of San Andres together with Sophisticated Lady. Rick and Maddy explains the Caribbean rules, and we are swimming where it recently have not only been observed several Tiger sharks, but also unfortunately...
A VERY SAD STORY – SwT 107 WHAT HAPPENED TO ANDREAS SIPSAKAS? IS HE A VICTIM OF BRUTAL PIRACY?
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A VERY SAD STORY – SwT 107 WHAT HAPPENED TO ANDREAS SIPSAKAS? IS HE A VICTIM OF BRUTAL PIRACY?
This is a very sad story that needed to be told, and to shine some lights about Andreas Sipsakas that vanished at sea en route to San Andres. I dont have the blueprint nor do I try to solve this mystery. But with the information I have tried to share what ...
SAILING FAST TO SAN ANDRES – SwT 106 WHY DID I NOT CROSS THE PANAMA CANAL YET?
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SAILING FAST TO SAN ANDRES – SwT 106 WHY DID I NOT CROSS THE PANAMA CANAL YET?
Join me on this fast sail from Panama to San Andres. The Columbian island outside of Nicaragua that also was the dream of a solo sailor friend still missing after 3 years. Im meeting up with my friends Rick and Maddy from Sailing Sophisticated Lady, and ex...
LEAVING PIRATES & THUNDERS – SwT 104 – SAILING TO SAN ANDRES
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LEAVING PIRATES & THUNDERS – SwT 104 – SAILING TO SAN ANDRES
Leaving Pirates and thunders behind for now. Piracy in Panama is nothing new and it's pretty naive to belive anything else. However this time my experience is the piracy have come down a bit from last time I was here but the corruption is worse than ever. ...
THE  WORLDS BUSIEST SHIPPING LANE, AT NIGHT! – SwT 104 – BACK IN PANAMA AFTER 2 YEARS OF WAITING
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THE WORLDS BUSIEST SHIPPING LANE, AT NIGHT! – SwT 104 – BACK IN PANAMA AFTER 2 YEARS OF WAITING
Sailing solo into the Worlds second busiest shipping lane at night, after a 1300 nautical miles nonstop solo sail from Martinique to Panama. After 2 years of waiting, I'm back in Shelter Bay Marina again. I'm sharing the last hours of my sail and also some...
SAILING TRHOUGH ELECTRO STORMS AND ENJOYING SOME NICE SQUALLS – SwT 103 MARTINIQUE TO PANAMA PART 3
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SAILING TRHOUGH ELECTRO STORMS AND ENJOYING SOME NICE SQUALLS – SwT 103 MARTINIQUE TO PANAMA PART 3
Sailing through ELECTRO STORMS on my last days towards Panama. Thunderstorms or ELECTRO STORMS as the phenomena is called in this part of the Caribbean is no fun to sail through. I share my strategy and how I use my tools onboard trying to avoid the worst ...
HOW BAD CAN IT BE ON THIS 1300 NONSTOP SOLO SAILING? – SwT 102 – MARTINIQUE TO PANAMA PART 2
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HOW BAD CAN IT BE ON THIS 1300 NONSTOP SOLO SAILING? – SwT 102 – MARTINIQUE TO PANAMA PART 2
HOW BAD CAN IT BE rounding the famous Cape Horn of the Caribbean? BE FREE IS SAILING AGAIN, continuing the 1300 nautical miles nonstop solo from Martinique to Panama. This is part 2 of the long jump through the entire Caribbean east to west testing out the...
1300 NAUTICAL MILES NONSTOP SOLO SAILING  – SwT 101 – MARTINIQUE TO PANAMA PART 1
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1300 NAUTICAL MILES NONSTOP SOLO SAILING – SwT 101 – MARTINIQUE TO PANAMA PART 1
BE FREE IS SAILING AGAIN, and this time it's 1300 nautical miles nonstop solo from Martinique to Panama. This is part 1 of the long jump through the entire Caribbean trying out several different sail options as I go to see what works the best. To me, this ...
MODERN YACHTS TOO HIGH TECH? OLD SCHOOL SOLUTION TO MODERN PROBLEM – SwT 100
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MODERN YACHTS TOO HIGH TECH? OLD SCHOOL SOLUTION TO MODERN PROBLEM – SwT 100
Are modern yachts to high tech and why is everything made so unnecessary complicated. Im showing you my work around solution building a very simple analoge system replacing computer that failed. Old school thinking and make things stupid simple, yet workin...
THE MOST EXPENCIVE CHARTER WEEK? HOW MANY YACHTS CAN BE DESTROYED IN A WEEK? – SwT 99
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THE MOST EXPENCIVE CHARTER WEEK? HOW MANY YACHTS CAN BE DESTROYED IN A WEEK? – SwT 99
This must be a record breaking charter week and a charter boat companies worst nightmare! It could qualify for being the worlds most expensive week for both the leaser and the charter boat company. A company rents 80 bare boat charter and damage and destro...
OFF GRID LIVING? – SwT 98 – ALL YOU WANNA KNOW ABOUT A NOMADIC LIFE WITH OFF GRID CAPACITY
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OFF GRID LIVING? – SwT 98 – ALL YOU WANNA KNOW ABOUT A NOMADIC LIFE WITH OFF GRID CAPACITY
OFF GRID LIVING is my true story and all you wanna know about a nomadic of grid lifestyle. Is it even possible to do it substantial and self-sufficient? Whats the limitations and and could it even be defined as off grid living? How do you find your off gri...
PROVISIONING FAILS & DANGERS – SwT 97 – A SAILORS FOOD FOR THOUGHTS
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PROVISIONING FAILS & DANGERS – SwT 97 – A SAILORS FOOD FOR THOUGHTS
PROVISIONING FAILS & DANGERS A SAILORS FOOD FOR THOUGHTS! Sharing my fails and mistakes but also some food for thoughts in terms of weight and how much you can load your boat. Building arches adding solar panels, dinghies, and all the other extra you p...
IT’S ALWAYS A SOLUTION – SwT 96 – SEE YOU LATER KYLIE!
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IT’S ALWAYS A SOLUTION – SwT 96 – SEE YOU LATER KYLIE!
IT'S ALWAYS A SOLUTION - SwT 96 - SEE YOU LATER KYLIE! Generator installation completed and saying see you later to Kylie after 8 months sailing together. This could been a sad story but it's not. I'm pretty sure we will catch up later but who knows right?...
I SUCCEDED! – SwT 95 – TRYING TO RESCUE MY FISCHER PANDA GENERATOR part II
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I SUCCEDED! – SwT 95 – TRYING TO RESCUE MY FISCHER PANDA GENERATOR part II
I SUCCEDED TRYING TO RESCUE MY FISCHER PANDA GENERATOR! Sometimes positive things happens when everything looks totally hopeless. I needed a miracle and Caraibe Marine came up with a very good solution to my major setback! Also time to social events and h...
CAN THIS BE SAVED? – SwT 94 – TRYING TO RECUE MY FISCHER PANDA GENERATOR part 1
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CAN THIS BE SAVED? – SwT 94 – TRYING TO RECUE MY FISCHER PANDA GENERATOR part 1
CAN THIS BE SAVED? TRYING TO RECUE MY FISCHER PANDA GENERATOR Sometimes positive things happens when everything looks totally hopeless. I needed a miracle and Caraibe Marine came up with a very good solution to my major setback! My Fischer Panda 8000i Ge...
SAILING SECRETS #1 – SwT 93 – SEE YOU LATER
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SAILING SECRETS #1 – SwT 93 – SEE YOU LATER
Sharing some of my SAILING SECRETS and saying SEE YOU LATER to my Swedish friends, this time for real. Also starting to work on my generator to see if it's possible to save. In this episode I'm sharing some hints about sailing tactics and explain how I do...
SAILING BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER – SwT – 92 INVADED BY THE SWEDISH
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SAILING BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER – SwT – 92 INVADED BY THE SWEDISH
SAILING BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER After the Carnival in Fort De France it was my birthday! We sailed to another anchorage and I was surprised with a Swedish invasion of BE FREE! My friends on AURORA had invited RAN Sailing and their buddy boat STAR to my birth...
CARNIVAL IN MARTINIQUE – SwT 91- I DID NOT EXPECT THIS
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CARNIVAL IN MARTINIQUE – SwT 91- I DID NOT EXPECT THIS
CARNIVAL IN MARTINIQUE 2022 a close up experience of a lifetime I did not expect to have this year! In this episode I'm sharing a close up and real experience from the Carnival in Martinique. Also explaining the concerns before this carnival as Martinique...

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