We sailed to Africa… kind of. After a 300-nautical-mile passage from Ibiza, we made landfall in Melilla—a Spanish enclave on the African continent. From border quirks to cultural shifts, this episode dives into the layered experience of sailing between...
Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by sailboat is a milestone for many sailors—and now, it is our turn. After sailing from Al Hoceima to Ceuta putting us right at the entrance of the Straight, we chose a narrow weather window and motored across one of the ...
We’re turning south—sailing from Tangier to Rabat on an overnight passage that brings us into new waters… both literally and figuratively. With strong currents, a close encounter in the dark, and an uncertain harbor entry, this stretch of sailing Mor...
After months of living and sailing on our boat, we left Santana behind in the marina and traded ocean waves for winding roads—setting off on a three-week Morocco road trip with our two dogs. From the ancient streets of Fes Medina to a breathtaking Todra ...
In this second chapter of our Moroccan road trip, we take you from the stunning red rock formations of the Dades Valley all the way to the desert gateway of M’Hamid—sharing the first two of five unexpected moments that truly caught us by surprise.
Thi...
Join us on an epic desert adventure as we walk four days through the Sahara—just us, two camels, our two dogs, and the vast, breathtaking stillness of Morocco’s southern desert. This isn’t a tour. It’s an experience.
In this third part of our Moro...
Before heading offshore on our 400 nautical mile passage from Morocco to the Canary Islands, we tackled a big piece of sailboat maintenance: replacing our seacocks. In this video, we show you how we did an in-water seacock replacement without hauling out, ...
After a quick marina repair in Rabat, Morocco, we cast off for a 480 nautical mile offshore sailing passage toward the Canary Islands. With a well-prepped sailboat and favorable weather, we were hopeful—but not fully ready for how physically draining the...
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After sailing 450 nautical miles from Rabat, we finally made landfall in the Canary Islands — our first major milestone since leaving the Med. But like most things in cruisi...
UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 22 (S8E22)
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When you’re cruising, anchoring isn’t just a detail—it’s what shapes your days, your nights, and sometimes your sanity. In this episode, we leave what we thought was t...
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UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 24 (S8E24)
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We pick up anchor early in the morning in Fuerteventura and set sail across the Atlantic Ocean toward Gran Canaria. It turns into a long but beautiful day sail, with steady winds and a rolling two-meter swell carrying us all the way. As we approach the bus...
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