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Living off-grid: no supermarket in sight, I have to learn to live of the ocean
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Living off-grid: no supermarket in sight, I have to learn to live of the ocean

Heading back west again sailing from Mamitupu to Aridup and finally arriving in Cayo Hollandes. We've had some awesome sailing moments and learning how to really eat a crab from the Kunas. Swimming in cristal clear waters and enjoying an epic view from up in the mast! Priceless times... Find o...
We encounter our first BIG SQUALL at sea – UNTIE THE LINES #49
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We encounter our first BIG SQUALL at sea – UNTIE THE LINES #49

On the way back to Panama, we had a little overnight sail and a bit of a rough breakfast squall. Unfortunately, I did not film during the squall, but at least you get to see us surfing the waves right after it. If you wonder, why KARL has the flag of Venezuela up and not the one of Colombia...well,...
Crossing The First Border With My Sailboat. Colombia, here we come – UNTIE THE LINES #48
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Crossing The First Border With My Sailboat. Colombia, here we come – UNTIE THE LINES #48

Another small step: the first border crossed with KARL! Finally, we arrived in Colombia and explored the nice countryside. People were being super friendly and we enjoyed some nice and calm days in and around Sapzurro. Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If y...
We get lost among the hundrets of islands of Guna Yala – UNTIE THE LINES #47
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We get lost among the hundrets of islands of Guna Yala – UNTIE THE LINES #47

KARL is slowly sailing further towards Colombia and it is a great adventure to be the only sailing vessel in the anchorages and to meet many friendly Kuna people. For a nice change, we found a slightly bigger island that you could actually take a small hike on, jey! Find out more about my life with...
A Message For You
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A Message For You

This is a short message to all of you who have been following and supporting my journey with Karl so far. I hope to be able to explain some things and set them right. I hope to see you soon. Nike
NASTY SQUALL at anchor next to a remote island – UNTIE THE LINES #46
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NASTY SQUALL at anchor next to a remote island – UNTIE THE LINES #46

KARL & me are heading east along the coast towards Colombia, stopping here and there at some more remote Kuna villages. Savouring the freshest seafood and dealing with the so called "culo de pollos" (squalls) that blow through here every week. Find out more about my life with KARL on ...
Solo Sailing: I Am Slowly Building Up Trust – UNTIE THE LINES #45
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Solo Sailing: I Am Slowly Building Up Trust – UNTIE THE LINES #45

Living the dream...? Kinda have the feeling that I found what I was looking for, I have my own boat, and I wake up in the morning with nothing more on my mind than "should I stay or should I go?". Life is being good to me and I am bathing in a sea of happiness, Find out more about my life...
Dreams DO come true! After countless trials and tribulations I finally sail to an island paradise
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Dreams DO come true! After countless trials and tribulations I finally sail to an island paradise

My sailboat KARL and I have finally arrived in paradise. It was a 30 miles trip that took about eleven hours due to lack of wind and an overheating problem with my engine...But arriving in the San Blas Islands was dreamlike and I cannot wait to explore this area more in depth! ⇩ Watch the full mov...
Solo Sailing: Scared to leave port after experiencing a 50 knots squall – UNTIE THE LINES #43
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Solo Sailing: Scared to leave port after experiencing a 50 knots squall – UNTIE THE LINES #43

After quite some time I went for my second solo sailing trip with Karl. It was only a short one, but it was a start and it felt really good. Now Karl and me are in Green Turtle Cay Marina and I am searching for some guts to leave the marina (there has been a big squall coming through that has scared...
Cruising Lifestyle: Freshly Caught Fish And A Beach BBQ – UNTIE THE LINES #42
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Cruising Lifestyle: Freshly Caught Fish And A Beach BBQ – UNTIE THE LINES #42

Another week in Pueto Lindo, enjoying the cruising life, meeting new friends and taking Karl for a little spin to Isla Grande. I guess it's time to say goodbye soon and go for the first solo sail again since quite some while... Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespo...
Boat Refit: Building My Own Mast Steps At Anchor – UNTIE THE LINES #41
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Boat Refit: Building My Own Mast Steps At Anchor – UNTIE THE LINES #41

After leaving Shelter Bay behind for real, I am now enjoying a cruiser's life at anchor in Puerto Lindo. There are still a couple of small projects that I am working on, but at least there is water all around me and I don't have any marina bills piling up. The main project was to build an...
Happy SAILOR GIRL!! I finally leave port after months and months of boat refit – UNTIE THE LINES #40
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Happy SAILOR GIRL!! I finally leave port after months and months of boat refit – UNTIE THE LINES #40

Finally, Untie The Lines becomes more than just the name of this video documentary. Karl and me have left Shelter Bay behind for real and we are on our way to sail the word. Or at least to Puerto Lindo first. There was not much wind, but still it felt great to be out at sea and to go places. But wa...
A Break From Boat Work: Filling Up The Batteries At Fort Lorenzo – UNTIE THE LINES #39
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A Break From Boat Work: Filling Up The Batteries At Fort Lorenzo – UNTIE THE LINES #39

This is finally the last episode taking place in Shelter Bay. I know you are all very sad to hear this ;). Some more broken things have been fixed and the last projects have been ticked off he to do list. The tanks are filled up and food is stocked and it is time to untie the lines for real. But mor...
A girl`s not so simple boat life: Will this sailboat refit ever end?
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A girl`s not so simple boat life: Will this sailboat refit ever end?

My sailboat Karl got a new starting battery and a battery isolator installed. At the end of the project, Karl had a little surprise for me...Untie The Lines S1E38 ⇩ Enjoy my videos? Here are two ways to support their creation: ⇩ ► PATREON ► PAY PAL **** Ahoy everyone! My name is Nike and I ha...
Sailing To Rio Chagres. My boat shows me what other jobs need to be done – UNTIE THE LINES #37
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Sailing To Rio Chagres. My boat shows me what other jobs need to be done – UNTIE THE LINES #37

Finally, it is time for a trial run and I am super excited if everything will go well. It's been an awesome day with some beautifull sailing, Karl surfing the waves and a short visit to the Rio Chagres. It has also shown, though, that there is some more work that needs to be done before leavin...
A sailing tender for my “big” sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES #36
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A sailing tender for my “big” sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES #36

KARL got a little brother this week, a Banana-Boat, that can be rowed, sailed and motored. What an awesome new fleet member! Last week was full of preparations to go for a trial run. I mounted my brand new self tailing Andersen Winches and the second main sheet that was still missing. And besides s...
Will The FIXED HOLES Hold Up? Splashing My Sailboat For The First Time. – UNTIE THE LINES #35
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Will The FIXED HOLES Hold Up? Splashing My Sailboat For The First Time. – UNTIE THE LINES #35

KARL is finally back to where he belongs: in the water! Not much more to say about that...it feels great and it surely was a super special day for me. Find out more about my life with KARL (previews and additional information) on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy watching my documenta...
Boat Refit: Repainting My Aluminum Sailboat In The Tropical Heat Of Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #34
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Boat Refit: Repainting My Aluminum Sailboat In The Tropical Heat Of Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #34

Karl's bottom paint is finally finished and he is standing on the hard with his new black robe, ready to go back into the water, where he belongs. What a milestone! I can't believe it is really finally done. Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If yo...
Boat refit: Etch Priming My Aluminum Sailboat In Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #33
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Boat refit: Etch Priming My Aluminum Sailboat In Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #33

After more than four weeks to take down the paint of Karl's botom, it took only two to put the first layer of etching primer on. It seems that everything went well and I am super happy. Cause only seven more coats and Karl is back in the water! Find out more about my life with KARL on www.face...
Strolling Through Panama City Before Going Back To Boat Work – UNTIE THE LINES #32
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Strolling Through Panama City Before Going Back To Boat Work – UNTIE THE LINES #32

I'm getting some more help for a couple of weeks so I went to Panama City to collect Tobi from the Airport. We spent some time in Panama City, stralling through Casco Viejo and having a snack at the Fish Market. Now it's time to put on the paint and KARL will be ready to go back into the ...
Boat refit: Stripping My Sailboat Down To Bare Aluminum In Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #31
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Boat refit: Stripping My Sailboat Down To Bare Aluminum In Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #31

Not only delayed but it's also just a short one this week...KARL is finally down to bare aluminium and my paint has arrived also. Things are progressing and it looks like it is painting time next week :). Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy ...
Unconventional german welder SAVES my SAILBOAT in Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #30
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Unconventional german welder SAVES my SAILBOAT in Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #30

Big progress on the project list this week. I finally got Karl's holes welded. It was quite exciting and I am really happy that it is done. I also started to use some paint remover to go down to bare aluminum so it will be easier to apply the etch primer. That will take some more time...but I ...
Boat project after boat project. Will this refit ever end? – UNTIE THE LINES #29
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Boat project after boat project. Will this refit ever end? – UNTIE THE LINES #29

The welder will come next week and I used the time for some other projects on the endless to do list. I widened the through-hull for my new depth sounder and went on a hunt for more corrosion from the inside. And I used my oven for the first time: with fresh caribbean spiny lobsters that a friend ha...
Awesome Cruiser Community: Helping Hands For Sanding My Hull – UNTIE THE LINES #28
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Awesome Cruiser Community: Helping Hands For Sanding My Hull – UNTIE THE LINES #28

This week I organized a littel Sanding Party and had some friends over to help me to smoothen the surface of Karl's hull. It was a fun day, we got a lot of work done and had a couple of cold beers afterwards. Life is good and another positive finding was, that one of the holes is actually not i...
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