From the Perlas we left for an overnight sail south west to a surf spot called Venao. We were running a bit low so we had to find a way to get some extra fuel. Riding the kayak into the beach was quite the adventure...and the ride into town with thee Panam...
Maria, Karl and I cruise around the Las Perlas for another week, exploring some really pretty anchorages. We chat with local fishermen, do. our laundry during stormy weather and hunt for veggies in the only town around. Typical cruisers' day to day life I'...
Karl, Maria and I depart for the very first voyage in the new ocean. We are off to explore the archipelago Las Perlas. On the way to our first stop, Contadora, we see whales and celebrate Maria's bday.
Enjoy and Ahoy,
Nike & Karl and the UTL team
Vis...
BBC Earth has asked me to participate in their Real Happiness Project. The aim of the project is to inspire people to enjoy nature because a study has shown that being exposed to nature, even if it is just virtually, makes people happy.
Here's a little con...
We finally reached the Pacific! Unfortunately my GoPro did not make it, but apart from that the transit went rather smooth thx to my awesome crew!
Let those Pacific adventures begin!
Enjoy and Ahoy,
Nike & Karl and the UTL team
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If you are interested to join Maria and me on Sail Joana for one of our two Untie The Lines charters in the beautiful San Blas islands (1. to 6.6.2017 or 11. to 16.6.2017) then you can find more info clicking on this link http://whitespotpirates.com/2017_s...
It only took three years, but Karl and I are finally crossing the Panama Canal...
We had a great advisor for the first day and I had a fabulous crew with Maria, Jeff, Sid and Mark. Thank you so much!!! It was an unforgettable moment and it was a pleasure ...
Jeff, Maria and I hired a car to head up to Panama City to pick up some stuff I had ordered from the states.
Back in Shelter Bay, we went through a ton of last minute boat projects and then Karl got measured for the upcoming Panama Canal Transit. Busy tim...
Back to the place where everything began roughly three years ago: Shelter Bay Marina. This is where I bought Karl in May 2013 and now (this was filmed in August 2016) we are back there getting ready to cross into the Pacific.
Enjoy and Ahoy,
Nike & K...
Karl's engine had come to a stop in a big storm in Portobelo. Time to go and look for the cause...and try to fix it. It's always an adventure to figure out how to get parts / repairs done in Panama. Come and join me in the search for the cure!
Enjoy and A...
After a squally sail buddy boating with Joana from Guna Yala to Portobelo, it's time to fill Karl's belly with some goodies for the Pacific. But where should all this new stuff go? Guess I need to find some new storage solutions...
Enjoy and Ahoy,
Nike &a...
The Panama Canal crossing is getting closer and closer and it is time to call up the authorities and make an appointment for the measurment of Karl.
And of course a little bit of sailing between the beautiful islands of San Blas, buddy boating with Maria o...
Some more boat work in the San Blas islands and this time it is me giving Maria a hand for a change. And we are hunting for some hidden treasures on the islands.
Enjoy and Ahoy,
Nike & Karl and the UTL team
Visit http://www.whitespotpirates.com for m...
This week, Jeff came to visit me on Karl. He is a friend that I met in Cayman and that you might remember from season 2. We buddy boated with Maria from www.sailjoana.com from Portobelo to the San Blas islands with a fun stop over in Playa Chiquita.
Enjoy ...
Untie The Lines is BACK! We are starting Season 3 with the preparations for crossing the Panama Canal into the Pacific! I hope to see you all on board again for all the exciting adventures coming up in this season.
This was more than due: new solar panels...
One more special from my time back home before we start with Season III in March. This time it's about some cold weather sailing on the beautiful 18m Robert Perry called Marlin with best Skipper ever Micha and best crew ever Markus, Stefan and Bruno.
Mark...
Usually, I live on my tiny floating home called "Karl". But sometimes, I take a break from boat life and come home to see my friends and family. Some people have asked for a little video of the time when I am in Germany, so Patrice and I decided to go for ...
For a checklist, needed emails and phone numbers, please follow this link http://whitespotpirates.com/panama-canal-transit/
If you found this video helpful, please share it with your friends! Leave me a message if you have any further questions or suggest...
For a checklist, needed emails and phone numbers, please follow this link http://whitespotpirates.com/panama-canal-transit/
If you found this video helpful, please share it with your friends! Leave me a message if you have any further questions or suggest...
Wow, this was the longest solo sail I have ever done so far. Not much for many, but for me, these 600+ nautical miles of solo sailing were quite the accomplishment for myself.
Things went rather smooth, no engine failures, only a small tear in my sail whe...
Wow, already three weeks thatI spent in Cayman...time is flying. I had to get Karl ready for our last leg to Panama to finally finish the circumnavigation of the western caribbean.
And Davide took Jeff and me for a super cool dive at Eden Rock where we ma...
Jeff & Kim let me stay at their place in Cayman with Karl safely tied up on their dock. And I think they deserve the award for the best hosts ever because they made sure I got to see a lot from the island: the good and the bad actually.
Enjoy & Ah...
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