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Just Do It! Grinding Down The Paint Of My Sailboat In The Crazy Tropical Heat – UNTIE THE LINES #27
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Just Do It! Grinding Down The Paint Of My Sailboat In The Crazy Tropical Heat – UNTIE THE LINES #27

Not much has really happened this week. I am still grinding, nearly finished, and I have only found three more holes. The rest of the hull seems to be quite all right. The part between the keels was not as bad as I feared and I also got some more offers from different welders this week. So step by s...
Carnival In Panama: Devils & Congos – UNTIE THE LINES #26
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Carnival In Panama: Devils & Congos – UNTIE THE LINES #26

Last week, it was Carnival in Panama and I went to Puerto Lindo and Portobelo to watch the ceremonies. It was beautiful to see the people dance to the Congos, an old tradition that was brought over to Panama from the african slaves. The streets were also full of scary devils with amazing masks who w...
LIVING ON A SAILBOAT: Fighting to keep the DREAM alive – UNTIE THE LINES #25
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LIVING ON A SAILBOAT: Fighting to keep the DREAM alive – UNTIE THE LINES #25

It's time to find out the truth...so I have to take down the paint of KARL's hull to see if there are more holes hiding underneath. What a job! It's day number seven of grinding now and I just finished the second side. But I haven't found any more holes so far, so that is good ne...
Devestated and lonely. But hey, I own a sailboat with holes in the hull!!! – UNTIE THE LINES S1E24
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Devestated and lonely. But hey, I own a sailboat with holes in the hull!!! – UNTIE THE LINES S1E24

It all started with one little hole in the hull...and now I am down to having ten holes in five different spots on the hull. This week was a hard week and it was the first time that it has crossed my mind that maybe this project is too big for me and that I should give up... But I am gathering opti...
Hauling out my new to me sailboat in Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #23
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Hauling out my new to me sailboat in Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #23

KARL is finally on the hard to check the bottom, renew the antifoul and some other small inspections / repairs. It was super exciting to go into the travel lift and because KARL got hauled out in the afternoon and they stopped working, I spent one night inside the travel lift, which was kind of fun....
Finally Sailing! How long will it last this time? – UNTIE THE LINES #22
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Finally Sailing! How long will it last this time? – UNTIE THE LINES #22

What a day! Even if it was just to go back to Shelter Bay, it was super great to take KARL out and use the new sails. We've had a beautiful day of sailing and KARL is now safely tied up at Shelter Bay marina again...Even if I was happier if the final destination of this trip would have been ano...
It doesn’t fit! My sailboat’s keels are too wide for the haul out! – UNTIE THE LINES #21
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It doesn’t fit! My sailboat’s keels are too wide for the haul out! – UNTIE THE LINES #21

Big news: my new sails arrived and I mounted them this week. They look great and I can't wait to take KARL out...but before that I planned to take the boat out of the water to check the bottom, renew antifouling and change to the new depthsounder, which has a wider diameter than the old one. A...
Challenges of being a solo sailbboat owner. I need to step up my game and stop hiding on my boat!
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Challenges of being a solo sailbboat owner. I need to step up my game and stop hiding on my boat!

I have been feeling gloomy lately and it feels like everything is getting too much. It`s time to change something about this! - Untie The Lines S1E20 ⇩ Enjoy my videos? Here are two ways to support their creation: ⇩ ► PATREON ► PAY PAL **** Ahoy everyone! My name is Nike and I have been livin...
Oh, Wie Schön Ist Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #19
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Oh, Wie Schön Ist Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #19

Hey, this adventure is not only about refitting my boat KARL and trying to sail it eventually but also about exploring the places the I got to. So there you go, some impressions of beautiful Panama! Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy watching my...
My big SAILING DREAMS that probably never will come true. – UNTIE THE LINES #18
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My big SAILING DREAMS that probably never will come true. – UNTIE THE LINES #18

It's the beginning of a new year so I thought I would give you a rough outlook about my plans with KARL. I have decided to try to bring KARL back to Europe. Watch this video to find out which route I have chosen to do so. Of course, all of this can and will only happen if me and KARL are able ...
Exploring Linton Bay in Panama With My Little Sister – UNTIE THE LINES #17
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Exploring Linton Bay in Panama With My Little Sister – UNTIE THE LINES #17

The last days with my sister have passed and I am by myself again. We've had two beautiful days around Panamarina, taking the dinghi out to Isla Linton and Puerto Lindo - paddling, because the outboard engine still does not work. Time is running far too quickly and after a really good last din...
Sister ON BOARD! A Trial Run With My New To Me Sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES #16
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Sister ON BOARD! A Trial Run With My New To Me Sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES #16

Finally, after several weeks of work and a couple of trial runs, that did not work out so well, Karl and me have left Shelter Bay Marina with my sister on bord. And this time for real. There is no coming back :). We went on a short coastal trip to Portobelo, which is around 20nm from Shelter Bay bu...
SCARY: Testing the Newly Installed Propane Stove – UNTIE THE LINES #15
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SCARY: Testing the Newly Installed Propane Stove – UNTIE THE LINES #15

My sister arrived from Germany and we spent another week in Shelter Bay preparing to finally leave the marina. My big shipment from Baotoon arrived, jey, we had to mount a couple of things and fix a dinghi that someone had given to me so we can get to land when we are at anchor. The boat has new fu...
Boat Refit: Diving Into More Wood Work And Learning HEAPS! – UNTIE THE LINES #14
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Boat Refit: Diving Into More Wood Work And Learning HEAPS! – UNTIE THE LINES #14

My sister is going to come next week so it is time to get back to work and get rid of some more mold inside the living room. I had to replace some of the old wood and to treat the wood that I wanted to keep to get rid of the mold. Next week you will see the final result after the puzzel is put back...
I need a short BREAK, things are too overwhelming! – UNTIE THE LINES #13
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I need a short BREAK, things are too overwhelming! – UNTIE THE LINES #13

After my first solo trial run that brought me back to Shelter Bay Marina, I am taking a week off of filming. But at least I wanted to send you this little message so you know that I wll be back next week :). Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy wa...
SCARY! Adrift Between Big Cargo Ships during my FIRST SOLO “SAIL” – UNTIE THE LINES #12
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SCARY! Adrift Between Big Cargo Ships during my FIRST SOLO “SAIL” – UNTIE THE LINES #12

After a positive trial run with KARL, it is time to untie the lines by myself for the first time. So I leave Shelter Bay, all excited about my first solo trip. The weather looks good and KARL's engine is running...but then another adventure is coming up for me and KARL. But find out yourself! ...
Here comes KARL! Renaiming My Sailboat And The First Swim At Anchor – UNTIE THE LINES #11
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Here comes KARL! Renaiming My Sailboat And The First Swim At Anchor – UNTIE THE LINES #11

KARL is finally where he is supposed to be: out at the sea. Even if it is only a short trial run to make sure that the engine is working fine, it is exciting and beautiful to anchor with my own boat for the first time in front of the little Isla Naranjo Abajo. So no more problems from now on! Seems...
ENGINE TLC! I am learning about boat diesel engines and fuel care – UNTIE THE LINES #10
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ENGINE TLC! I am learning about boat diesel engines and fuel care – UNTIE THE LINES #10

After a short holiday in Bocas, it is time to check why KARL's engine stopped working when we took him out for a trial run two weeks ago. Well, a busy week: opening up the tank, getting all the diesel out, cleaning the tank, installing a new filter system and trouble shooting to find out what ...
Sailboat holidays in Bocas del Toro – UNTIE THE LINES #9
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Sailboat holidays in Bocas del Toro – UNTIE THE LINES #9

This week we are charging up our batteries in Bocas del Toro (Panama). A perfect short vacation with snorkling, spearfishing and nice dinners with old and new friends before heading back to Shelter Bay to fix my good old Karl. To my friends back in Hamburg: if you wonder, why we are singing "S...
Sailing as Crew to Bocas del Toro with engine overheating problems – UNTIE THE LINES #8
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Sailing as Crew to Bocas del Toro with engine overheating problems – UNTIE THE LINES #8

After all the trouble with Karl's engine breaking down, i decided to take a little break and help Miguel to transfer Arctic Front to Bocas. Dimitrios and me were ready for a little break because we had been working quite a bit on Karl and it was just the perfect passage...But see it yourself :)...
We have to TURN AROUND! Massive thunderstorms & engine failure – UNTIE THE LINES #7
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We have to TURN AROUND! Massive thunderstorms & engine failure – UNTIE THE LINES #7

Join me for the first real trial run with Karl and my friend Dimitrios, leaving Marina Shelter Bay and headding for Bocas del Toro. It will be an adventurous one, so be prepared! Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy watching my documentary and th...
Learning to ask for HELP. My friend helps me with some boat projects – UNTIE THE LINES S1E06
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Learning to ask for HELP. My friend helps me with some boat projects – UNTIE THE LINES S1E06

Sooo many things to do on KARL - and I am lucky, because I have had some great help from my friend Dimitrios this week. Check out a couple of our refit projects in this episode! Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy watching my documentary and ther...
Sailing? Nope…What happens when you buy a neglected sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES S1E05
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Sailing? Nope…What happens when you buy a neglected sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES S1E05

One of my first refit projects on KARL was to get my front cabin nice and cosy so I have a place where I can feel at home whilst the rest of the boat is still a big construction site...See the change and find out why it is not so easy to do refits on boats in Shelter Bay. Find out more about my lif...
Floating TINY HOME: this is my 37 foot sailboat KARL! – UNTIE THE LINES S1E04
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Floating TINY HOME: this is my 37 foot sailboat KARL! – UNTIE THE LINES S1E04

Come on bord and get to know my good old KARL who is going to be my companion on the sea for some time from now on. I am still in the middle of his refit, but I thought I would give you a little tour so you get to know him better. Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotp...
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