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Two Women, Two Grindes, Years at Sea | Honest Talk About Sailing, Love & Life – Ep. 275
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Two Women, Two Grindes, Years at Sea | Honest Talk About Sailing, Love & Life – Ep. 275

What happens when you leave land behind for years? Holly from SV Gecko meetup in Lombok and I talk about sailing around the world, relationships, personal growth, freedom and how living on a small sailboat changes the way you see life. A real and open conversation between two women sailing the world...
  • Jun 10, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:53
Two Grinde Sailboats, Two Solo Sailors. A visit on my boat – Ep. 274
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Two Grinde Sailboats, Two Solo Sailors. A visit on my boat – Ep. 274

Holly from SV Gecko steps aboard Loveworkx for a tour and comparison between our two Grinde sailboats. We talk about comfort, atmosphere and the little details that make a boat feel personal after years of sailing around the world. A cozy and honest conversation between two women living at sea. 💙 L...
  • Jun 03, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:26
Preparing My Sailboat for the Indian Ocean Crossing | Indonesia to Mauritius – Ep. 273
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Preparing My Sailboat for the Indian Ocean Crossing | Indonesia to Mauritius – Ep. 273

The countdown has started. Before departing Indonesia on May 26, I’m finishing essential upgrades and repairs on my 27-foot sailboat Loveworkx. New battery, new engine control panel, provisioning, maintenance and final preparations for a 30-day solo passage across the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. 💙 L...
  • May 27, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:48
Saying Goodbye to Indonesia | Solo Sailing to Mauritius
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Saying Goodbye to Indonesia | Solo Sailing to Mauritius

My friends came to wave me goodbye as I leave Indonesia and begin my next ocean passage. Grateful for the kindness, friendships and unforgettable memories. Now it’s time to sail toward Mauritius. 🌊⛵ You can follow me on: #SailingLoveworkx #SoloSailing #Indonesia #SailingAroundTheWorld #OceanAdve...
  • May 26, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:20
Checkout Medana Bay Marina Lombok Indonesia -Short
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Checkout Medana Bay Marina Lombok Indonesia -Short

Checking out from Medana Bay Marina in Lombok, Indonesia was smooth and easy. I leave with a warm heart and so much gratitude for the beautiful time I had here. Thank you to everyone at the marina for the kindness, help and unforgettable memories. Now it’s time for the next adventure — sailing tow...
  • May 26, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:53
A Heartfelt Farewell Before My Solo Sail to Mauritius
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A Heartfelt Farewell Before My Solo Sail to Mauritius

Tonight, beautiful voices and warm hearts gave me an unforgettable goodbye in Lombok, Indonesia. Tomorrow I leave for a solo ocean passage to Mauritius. Grateful for the people, the music, and the memories I carry with me into the open sea. #sailingloveworkx #solosailing #sailingaroundtheworld #...
  • May 25, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:52
Checking all systems for departure to Mauritius #solosailing #indianocean #indonesia #mauritius
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Checking all systems for departure to Mauritius #solosailing #indianocean #indonesia #mauritius

Before sailing 3600 nautical miles from Indonesia to Mauritius, I’m testing all essential navigation and communication systems on board. Checking the Iridium GO! exec, Garmin GPSMAP and the chartplotter image on my iPad to make sure everything is ready for the long solo ocean passage ahead.
  • May 25, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:48
The Rain Was Extreme, even After Monsoon Season
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The Rain Was Extreme, even After Monsoon Season

The rainy season in Indonesia was supposed to be over… but early May brought one more massive storm. Within minutes, rivers of water were flowing through the marina. Parts of the dock were damaged and the land alongside it started washing away into the sea. Life before a 3600 nm Indian Ocean cross...
  • May 24, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:43
A Beautiful Retreat After Life at Sea – short
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A Beautiful Retreat After Life at Sea – short

After months of life on my sailboat, staying at The Oberoi in Lombok felt like arriving in a peaceful oasis. Located close to Medana Bay, it was the perfect place to rest, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of Lombok. The infinity pool overlooking the sea is breathtaking, especially during sunset. I de...
  • May 21, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:35
One meter of water in the boat
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One meter of water in the boat

Today, after almost three years of sailing, I finally met fellow sailor Holly on Gecko in person — here in Lombok, where we're both preparing for the same route from Indonesia to South Africa. We'd been in contact online for a while. Same type of boat. Same dream. And sinds many months, t...
  • May 20, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:43
Emergency IridiumGo Exec test with Garmin SOS
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Emergency IridiumGo Exec test with Garmin SOS

After cyclone season in Indonesia, I reactivated my Iridium GO exec and decided to do a full emergency test with the Garmin IERCC rescue center. When you sail solo across oceans, you don’t just hope your safety systems work… you test them before you need them. #IridiumGO #GarminIERCC #SoloSailing ...
  • May 18, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:33
Will This Sail Fix Survive 3600 NM?
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Will This Sail Fix Survive 3600 NM?

When everything seemed to go wrong… Henny, Canvas Sailmaker in Mataram, Lombok came to the rescue. She tightened the mast slides closer to the luff tape by hand, one by one. Now the big question is… will it work before my 3600 nm Indian Ocean crossing? #SailRepair #SoloSailing #IndianOcean #Lombok...
  • May 18, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:18
No Sails. Departing 3600 NM over the Indian Ocean.
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No Sails. Departing 3600 NM over the Indian Ocean.

New sails. Big ocean ahead. And they don’t fit my boat. Right now I’m in Indonesia, preparing for a 3600 nm solo crossing over the Indian Ocean… while trying to solve this at the last moment. Sailing teaches you fast: plans change, keep moving. #SoloSailing #IndianOcean #SailingLife #OceanAdventur...
  • May 15, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:15
Getting ready to sail the Indian Ocean #sailingloveworkx #aroundtheworld #solosailing #indianocean
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Getting ready to sail the Indian Ocean #sailingloveworkx #aroundtheworld #solosailing #indianocean

  • May 07, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:52
Alternator Failure at Sea | Solo Sailor Fixes Engine in Lowestoft – Ep 94 [EN]
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Alternator Failure at Sea | Solo Sailor Fixes Engine in Lowestoft – Ep 94 [EN]

After my first crossing to England, my engine started failing just before entering Lowestoft. Just before the sandbanks. What followed was a hands-on repair: a broken alternator bolt, a slipping V-belt, and multiple trips to a tiny hardware shop in the harbor. In this video, I take you through the ...
  • May 06, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:13
From Tulips 🌷to Tropics🏝️ ➡️ Back to Lombok soon!
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From Tulips 🌷to Tropics🏝️ ➡️ Back to Lombok soon!

A quick stop in the Netherlands — tulips, a windmill, and a street organ… and soon heading back to Lombok. Two worlds, one feeling of freedom.
  • May 01, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:29
First Solo North Sea Crossing — Everything Was Fine… Until It Wasn’t – Ep. 93 [EN]
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First Solo North Sea Crossing — Everything Was Fine… Until It Wasn’t – Ep. 93 [EN]

Join me, Jacqueline Evers, on my epic journey around the world aboard my 27-foot Grinde, Loveworkx. Preparing for my circumnavigation in 2022 I'm crossing the English Channel solo for the very first time — from IJmuiden in the Netherlands to Lowestoft on the English coast. The weather was k...
  • Apr 29, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:26
All you need is Love – returning home
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All you need is Love – returning home

This is the video of my reunion with my family in The Netherlands at Mark's surprise party at work. Mark's only wish for his 20-year work anniversary… was to be with me. But I've been solo sailing around the world for over 1,000 days. So his Xebia colleagues secretly flew me home as ...
  • Apr 24, 2026
  • Language: NL
  • Play Time: 00:03:20
First Time Diesel Engine Maintenance: From Online Course to Real Work with Frank – Ep. 90 [EN]
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First Time Diesel Engine Maintenance: From Online Course to Real Work with Frank – Ep. 90 [EN]

In 2021, before leaving on my solo circumnavigation, I complete an online diesel maintenance course. Today I’m doing the diesel engine maintenance on my boat Loveworkx myself. After completing an online diesel maintenance course, I finally put the theory into practice. With the help and guidance of...
  • Apr 22, 2026
  • Language: NL
  • Play Time: 00:17:36
Complete Boat Electrical Overhaul: New Solar, Batteries & Wiring for World Voyage – Ep. 77 [EN]
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Complete Boat Electrical Overhaul: New Solar, Batteries & Wiring for World Voyage – Ep. 77 [EN]

The big moment has arrived – a complete electrical overhaul of my 27ft Grinde Loveworkx! In this episode, Frank Ooms completely rebuilds the entire electrical system. He removes all the old, messy wiring, installs new solar panels with MPPT controllers, fits a brand new battery bank, and neatly mou...
  • Apr 16, 2026
  • Language: NL
  • Play Time: 00:27:36
Returning to Lemmer: Where My Sailing Dream Began + New Sprayhood for World Voyage – Ep. 68 [EN]
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Returning to Lemmer: Where My Sailing Dream Began + New Sprayhood for World Voyage – Ep. 68 [EN]

I’m sailing from Almere toward Lemmer in The Netherlands – the town where my love for sailing started when I was just ten years old. Now I’m back with my 27ft Grinde Loveworkx, ready for the next big chapter: my solo circumnavigation. I moor at Zeilmakerij De Vries Maritiem, the same place where I...
  • Apr 09, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:27
A surprise visit to The Netherlands – I wrote a song
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A surprise visit to The Netherlands – I wrote a song

This is the song I wrote for Mark's surprise party at work and me secretly flying back to the Netherlands. Mark's only wish for his 20-year work anniversary… was to be with me. But I've been solo sailing around the world for over 1,000 days. So his colleagues secretly flew me home as...
  • Apr 03, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:35
Sea Survival Training: Life Raft Flip, Car Underwater & Real Panic Moments – Ep. 66 [EN]
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Sea Survival Training: Life Raft Flip, Car Underwater & Real Panic Moments – Ep. 66 [EN]

As part of my preparation for my solo sail around the world I went to a professional Sea Survival Training. The most intense moment? Being locked inside a car, dropped into the water and flipped 180 degrees – total disorientation, heart pounding, learning to stay calm and escape. Later we faced a...
  • Apr 01, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:08
Choosing the Grinde – A Danish 27-Footer, a Weekend Reunion, and an Ocean Dream – Ep 52 [EN]
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Choosing the Grinde – A Danish 27-Footer, a Weekend Reunion, and an Ocean Dream – Ep 52 [EN]

In October 2020, I bought my Grinde — but the story began when I was eighteen, sailing this Danish 27-footer across the IJsselmeer. Designed in 1976 by Peter Bruun, the Grinde is wide for her length, solidly built, and carries deep ballast. She isn’t sleek or fashionable. She’s built like a whale —...
  • Mar 25, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:53
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