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SAILING TO PANAMA – SWT 129 – SAN ANDRES TO BOCAS DEL TORO
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SAILING TO PANAMA – SWT 129 – SAN ANDRES TO BOCAS DEL TORO

Some great sailing this time from San Andres to Bocas del Toro in Panama. BE FREE is flying over the Caribbean in choppy waves and my new friend onboard is enjoying this fast sailing. We found a good weather window sending us the fast track south to Panama again where we first make a short stop in B...
BACK IN SAN ANDRES AFTER THE HURRICANE – SWT 128 – Submarine and Surfing in San Andres!
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BACK IN SAN ANDRES AFTER THE HURRICANE – SWT 128 – Submarine and Surfing in San Andres!

I'm back in San Andres after running away from the hurricane and in this episode, we show you our full-throttle tourist experience above and below the surface around San Andres Island. Going out with a semi-submarine and snorkeling with lots of fish, renting a motorbike and Gee is showing me he...
SAILING AGAIN – SwT 127 – TEST SAIL AND VISA RUN TO SAN ANDRES
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SAILING AGAIN – SwT 127 – TEST SAIL AND VISA RUN TO SAN ANDRES

How could I possibly start the new year in a better way than doing a test sail and visa run to San Andres. Also getting the chance to test my new anchor at some of the most challenging anchorages in the Caribbean. I met a very sweet Dutch girl in Shelter Bay Marina that wanted to join me for this sh...
THIS IS INSANE! 17,5 kWh Lithium – SwT 126 – FIXING MY PROBLEMS AFTER THE LIGHTNING STRIKE
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THIS IS INSANE! 17,5 kWh Lithium – SwT 126 – FIXING MY PROBLEMS AFTER THE LIGHTNING STRIKE

3 Weeks of hard work here in Shelter Bay Marina in Panama sorting out my electrical problems and even upgrading my power storage to 17,5 kwh. If this is a new world record for express refit upgrades and rebuilds after a lightning strike I don't know. But being in Panama things takes time and to...
MY LAST SAIL THIS YEAR? – SwT 125 – Join My Friends on the Nordhaven 55 Motor Yacht!
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MY LAST SAIL THIS YEAR? – SwT 125 – Join My Friends on the Nordhaven 55 Motor Yacht!

Sailing to Shelter Bay Marina and docking in the dark after our trip to San Blas from Bocas Del Toro. My friends are moving off BE FREE and I'm again back to solo sailor life. A bit sad as we have had such a great time together, but at least I'm not on a schedule anymore. Now it's tim...
SPOILED BY MY CREW – SwT 124 – THE SAN BLAS ISLANDS PART 2
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SPOILED BY MY CREW – SwT 124 – THE SAN BLAS ISLANDS PART 2

MY CREW IS SPOILING ME! BE FREE is now full of life with amazing friends that I wanna show San Blas. My beautiful friend, Amanda is visiting BE FREE and I even take Brian and Alisia onboard for this trip to San Blas. This region is pretty exotic in many ways and it's not really that accessible ...
SAILING TO SAN BLAS WITH FRIENDS – SwT 123 – SAN BLAS PART 1
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SAILING TO SAN BLAS WITH FRIENDS – SwT 123 – SAN BLAS PART 1

BE FREE is now full of life with amazing friends that I wanna show San Blas. My beautiful friend, Amanda is visiting BE FREE and I even take Brian and Alisia onboard for this trip to San Blas. Challenging sailing with little to no wind and dodging some intense thunderstorms. After our journey which ...
NEW ADVENTURES WITH CREW – SwT 122 – BE FREE BEAAAAACH!
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NEW ADVENTURES WITH CREW – SwT 122 – BE FREE BEAAAAACH!

After lots of trouble and hard work, it's time to have some fun! My beautiful friend, Amanda is visiting BE FREE and I even take Brian and Alisia onboard for a trip to San Blas. Lots of fun in Bocas del Toro before we wrap up our things and set off to new adventures. BE FREE still have lots of ...
AND I THOUGHT I HAD LOTS OF WORK – SwT 121 –  BOAT WORK AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
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AND I THOUGHT I HAD LOTS OF WORK – SwT 121 – BOAT WORK AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

In this episode, I have a race trying to sort out my issues with electronics and batteries, fridges and freezers, and lots of other things. Thanks to my dear friend Rick Moore on Sophisticated Lady we sorted out the worst part, and BE FREE is partly up and running again. At least enough to have my b...
FROM SAILING TO MAKING RUM – SwT 120 – NEXT LEVEL OFF GRID LIVING
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FROM SAILING TO MAKING RUM – SwT 120 – NEXT LEVEL OFF GRID LIVING

My friends have taken OFF GRID LIVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL, and are even going to produce their own Rum. Selling their boat and moving ashore into their brand-new paradise mansion in the jungle. Self-sufficient with water and electricity and soon even Rum from home-grown sugar canes. In this episode, I...
LIGHTNING PROBLEMS? – SwT 119 –  BE FREE IS NOT SEA WORTHY AFTER MY SAIL TO PANAMA
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LIGHTNING PROBLEMS? – SwT 119 – BE FREE IS NOT SEA WORTHY AFTER MY SAIL TO PANAMA

Lots of electrical problems after my sail from San Andres to Panama. Not sure if it's a link with the lightning strike that hit the ocean behind me, but sure plausible as it now is easier to tell you what works than what's down. Hopefully, I can fix this but afraid it's going to cost ...
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER – SwT 118 – SHARING MY MISTAKES
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER – SwT 118 – SHARING MY MISTAKES

This is a great example in why I normally don't do buddy sailing. Underway I discovered more and more problems not only with their boat but also the crew. This is a serious video with no script or acting only sharing the reality. The oceans don’t care if you’re a nice or sympathetic person, it ...
THIS WAS A BIG MISTAKE – SwT 117 – ESCAPING HURRICANE JULIA LAST MINUTE WITH AMATEURS ON MY SIDE
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THIS WAS A BIG MISTAKE – SwT 117 – ESCAPING HURRICANE JULIA LAST MINUTE WITH AMATEURS ON MY SIDE

Buddy sailing with this boat almost drove me nuts. This is a great example in why I normally don't do buddy sailing. Underway I discovered more and more problems not only with their boat but also the crew. This is a serious video with no script or acting only sharing the reality. The oceans don...
HURRICANE JULIA IS COMING – SwT 116 – SAD TO LEAVE SAN ANDRES
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HURRICANE JULIA IS COMING – SwT 116 – SAD TO LEAVE SAN ANDRES

Sad to leave San Andres and all the beautiful people I would love to spend more time with. Unfortunately, I was right the tropical storm L91 turned into a hurricane. So the only thing to do was to wrap up my things and say see you later. Normally I never buddy sail as it's rarely a good idea. I...
TIME TO RUN – SwT 115 – SHIPMENT ARRIVED AND PLANS CHANGES FAST
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TIME TO RUN – SwT 115 – SHIPMENT ARRIVED AND PLANS CHANGES FAST

It's time to run! Now as I have the shipment onboard and looking at the weather it's definitely a fast decision to be made. Finally got my new anchor and sorted out the mystery with my friend's bike. Supporting friends via satellite as they suddenly are in the path of a potential hurr...
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. Unfortunately, some individuals with a...
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 are offering Tender Garage and bigger s...
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 always be pros & cons with solutions a...
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 with a perfect beach club party on BE FREE is ...
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. I choose to share the reality of a solo sail...
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 San Andres together with ...
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 fatal outcome on a tourist attacked ...
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 I belive and from my perspective what could ...
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 experience the easiest and friendliest check i...
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