After over a week at sea, we are met with enormous waves at Ducie Atoll: the southernmost atoll in the world. The smell of land is a warm welcome, but the sea isn't going to let us get our little sinking dinghy anywhere near this place, so we go for a dip ...
We are departing Hawaii bound for California in ONE HOUR! Come toast farewell with the crew of 'Te Vega', a 1984 Mason 63'. Our crew of 5 will sail for 3 weeks, covering over 3000nm towards our destination of half moon bay. Join us for a crew introduction,...
Here they are: The highlights of our month-long stay on the remote Easter Island. We dive the underwater statue in the anchorage of Hanga Roa and we get to take part in a ceremony to welcome the young Rapa Nui people that arrived on a self-built sailboat f...
There is only one place on earth with this many monolithic statues: Tongariki. We watch the sunrise and show you the amazing Moai, then head off to the other side of the island to visit the only bee-keeper: Manu Meri (honey bird). Hope you enjoy! Much love...
Well it's been a little while since we checked in with all of you. That's about to change! We're going BOAT SHOPPING!!! Come join us to see what Zingaro II may look like!
[ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS]
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/svzingaro
Paypal: https://w...
With ancient statues, pink sand and beautiful coral, Anakena is one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. We are very lucky to be staying here for a couple of days, as it's only accessible in the right conditions and those can change quickly arou...
Easter Island is a tough place to get provisions on a sailboat. After they close the harbor we need to change anchorages, entering through big swell and surf only to hitchhike the 4 miles to get some fruit and vegetables. We visit the port captain for anot...
The information in this video could save your life in a SHTF, survival, or shipwreck situation. We were shipwrecked, so we took our water-maker (desalinator) to the beach to set it up to see if it were viable as an emergency water source on a deserted isla...
Dangerous anchorages, no protection, and big waves make for a difficult place to have a sailboat. Anchoring in the most remote inhabited island on earth is not an easy proposition. Watch as the crew of Zingaro deals with the difficulties of Easter Island. ...
Three weeks on the Pacific Ocean, all by ourselves, we were fantasizing about a couple different things: Salad with yoghurt dressing and Beer on the top of the list. But when we thought we could enjoy the benefits of being back in civilization as soon as w...
Our catamaran suffered catastrophic damage in a storm on route to Hawaii. In this live stream we will talk about the lessons we learned, and try to shed some light on why/how it happened and what you can learn from it.
THIS IS OUR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN:
h...
No autopilot, no phone, no internet, no help. The storms are coming through hard, and the wind is variable. Our makeshift repairs on the AP failed. What is the crew of Zingaro going to do in this situation? All you can do... SAIL ON! Can you see Rapa Nui?
...
We lost our autopilot with over 2000nm to go! Do we turn around? Steer the boat by hand? Watch this video to find out how a $2 investment might save your butt out to sea, too.
-❤️-
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/svzingaro
Paypal: https://www.paypal....
In this video James takes you on a tour of the damage sustained on Dec 22nd 2019 when Zingaro was nearly destroyed off the coast of Hawaii. Do you think we will get to the bottom of exactly what happened, and what could have been done differently? Watch to...
Sailing to Easter Island is nothing to be taken lightly. Over 1800nm from Chile, this island boats the prestigious title of 'most remote populated island in the world'. See how Kim and James provision and set sail to Isla Pascua!
-❤️-
Patreon: https:/...
Zingaro suffered catastrophic damage in a storm on route to Hawaii. In this live stream we will update You about our current situation and explain exactly what happened to Zingaro.
THIS IS OUR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sai...
We regret to inform our audience that our boat "Zingaro" ripped in half in gale force winds and 30' waves. To help support us please go here:
-❤️-
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/svzingaro
Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/svzingaro
Merch: https://www.bo...
How to stay sane while sailing around the world and why having fun should be on your to do list! The boat will not, I repeat, WILL NOT give You a break from work. Trust me on this one. When You sail around the world, whether solo or in a team, You have to ...
Follow me through the exotic Amazon. We will forage for our dinner, visit a healer from the indigenous tribe and practice using the spear & blowgun in this remote and beautiful destination.
Not only will we discover the Flora and Fauna of the the Amaz...
Sailing, spearfishing, kayaking, volcanoes, motorcycles, and the largest swing in South America in this ACTION PACKED episode of Sailing Zingaro. Even a little thank you from Kim and James for being a part of this journey for THREE YEARS! Here's to another...
Liveaboard cruising has one major downfall, we hardly ever get to use the boat for any kind of fun daysail, but after a disastrous livestream we pop open the gennaker and take Zingaro for a play day in the bay of Manta, Ecuador. Come join us for some how-t...
Mahi mahi, swordfish, sharks, tuna, and squid all cut up right in front of us. The beach is FILLED with people, all trying to get a piece of their favorite fish. Come experience the Puerto Lopez fish market with us!!
[ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS]
Patreon: https:...
The crew sails 60 miles to a beautiful island, only to be told we CAN'T swim there?!?! Cruising on a sailboat in Ecuador is harder than you think, there's all kinds of paperwork, permissions, and regulations you need to abide by, but the rewards are AMAZIN...
We went on a test run with Zingaro when we had an accident. 30nm out from our home port here in Ecuador the new standing rig stretched faster than it should have. Due to the strong wind and big seas we had to abort our shake down cruise and turn back.
This...
Something AWESOME is coming!
Be the FIRST to know⛵
Sign up for exclusive updates and be the first to hear when we go live!
Get sneak peeks, exciting announcement, and special content straight to your inbox!
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to optimize our website, personalize and measure the effectiveness of advertising and collect statistics on usage. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Technical or Functional cookies
Always active
Technical or functional cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website. They are necessary for general web administration, session identification, website security, and presenting optimized content based on your devices. They also improve the general usability of the website, enabling features such as logging in to your account, adding products to your shopping cart, and checking out securely. These cookies are crucial for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. While you can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, please note that some parts of the site may not work properly if you do so. It’s important to mention that these cookies do not store any personally identifiable information directly related to your identity. We may place these cookies without your explicit consent as they are strictly necessary for providing our service.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics or Performance cookies
We utilize statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users and gain insights into its usage, such as the number of website visitors, unique visitors, visited pages, and traffic sources. These cookies enable us to measure and enhance site performance by identifying the most and least popular pages and tracking visitor movement. This data aids us in understanding and analyzing website performance for continuous improvement. All collected data is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Disabling these cookies hampers our ability to monitor site visits and performance effectively. We ask for your permission to place statistics cookies.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing, Advertising, and Tracking cookies
On this website, we use marketing, advertising, and tracking cookies to personalize the advertisements we show to you, ensuring they are meaningful and relevant. These cookies also allow us (and third parties) to gain insights into the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. This is achieved by creating a profile based on your click behavior and Browse activity both on and outside our Website. These cookies link you, as a website visitor, to a unique ID, for example, to ensure you do not see the same advertisement repeatedly. The information stored in these cookies may also be used by third-party ad providers to show you ads on other websites you visit. Because these cookies are used for tracking and marketing purposes, we ask for your explicit permission to place them.