YACHT FLOODS 50 Miles Offshore. TIME TO PANIC?
Just as the sun goes down, water starts flooding into the boat whilst we’re mid-passage, 50 miles offshore…
In this week’s episode, we leave mainland France behind and set off on a 20-hour overnight passage to Corsica — but things don’t go smoothly. Just before we set off, our catamaran suddenly loses power, which we have to diagnose and repair before we can leave. 😳
Then, to make matters worse, as we were mid-passage to Corsica, preparing the boat for sailing in the dark, we discovered water flooding into the master cabin; we don't know where it's coming from, and we have to solve it quick!
Along the way, we explore spectacular anchorages, hidden villages only accessible by boat, and fall in love with Corsica’s dramatic coastlines, medieval citadels, and breathtaking mountains. From the chaos of overcrowded anchorages on the mainland to the tranquillity of Corsica, this episode is a rollercoaster that shows the highs (and lows!) of real-life liveaboard sailing.
This week has been a true reminder of why we chose this life — adventure, challenge, and the magic of sailing to unforgettable places.
Episode 16, Chapter One.
00:00 - 0:26 Introduction
0:26 - 1:58 We didn't like Saint Tropez
1:58 - 2:45 The busiest anchorage in the world?
2:45 - 2:51 Below Deck Yacht
2:51 - 4:37 Our yacht loses power!
4:37 - 9:18 Starting our passage to Corsica
9:18 - 11:21 Yacht starts flooding!
11:21 - 12:49 Preparing for night sailing
12:49 - 13:31 Flooding didn't stop!
13:31 - 16:57 Night sailing
16:57 - 19:13 Arriving in Corsica
19:13 - 19:59 Kalvi is beautiful!
19:59 - 20:59 Difficult docking
20:59 - 24:52 Sailing the Corsican Coastline
24:52 - 26:16 The most beautiful village in the world
26:19 - 27:07 Our yacht got attacked!
27:07 - 29:04 Sailing to Ajaccio
29:04 - 31:33 Exploring the Corsican mountains
21:33 - 33:30 Round up
Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼
Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️
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