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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...
  • May 25, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:19
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 w...
  • Jun 05, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:14
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 http://ww...
  • Jun 13, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:42
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 ...
  • Jun 23, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:03
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 gre...
  • Jun 27, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:09
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....
  • Aug 25, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:23
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...
  • Sep 05, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:07
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...
  • Sep 26, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:16
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 thi...
  • Oct 06, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:58
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 happi...
  • Oct 30, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:15
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 ou...
  • Nov 14, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:42
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
  • Nov 18, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:47
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 hik...
  • Nov 21, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:53
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 KAR...
  • Nov 28, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:48
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 Vene...
  • Dec 06, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:23
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 ...
  • Dec 12, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:29
Last Days Of SAILING IN PARADISE – UNTIE THE LINES #51
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Last Days Of SAILING IN PARADISE – UNTIE THE LINES #51
Chichime is the last destination that Karl & me visited in San Blas. A last time snorkling and enjoying picture perfect palm tree beaches. And we caught a big fish on the last journey with Karl back to Puerto Lindo. Find out more about my life with KA...
  • Dec 21, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:30
Merry Christmas To You
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Merry Christmas To You
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2015. Thank you for watching and supporting UNTIE THE LINES! My Christmas present to you will be the launch of the WhiteSpotPirates website / blog with more background info about KARL, the preparation fo...
  • Dec 23, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:12
Taking A Break From Cruising: Packing Up My Sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES #52
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Taking A Break From Cruising: Packing Up My Sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES #52
Karl and me are back in Panamarina and I have prepared him to go back to Europe for some time. I am looking back at an incredible one and a half years, probably the most exciting time of my life so far! Find out more about my life with KARL on www.faceboo...
  • Jan 02, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:31
How I found my 37 foot Sailboat KARL – UNTIE THE LINES Special
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How I found my 37 foot Sailboat KARL – UNTIE THE LINES Special
This is a small idea to keep you busy before the start of Season 2. One of the rewards for the Patrons of UNTIE THE LINES is a short video, where I answer a specific question, one of them might have. In this first "Patrons Ask" video, I am trying to answe...
  • Jan 16, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:23
UNTIE THE LINES | Season 2 – preview
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UNTIE THE LINES | Season 2 – preview
I am back on KARL since March 2015 and just accomplished my first two overnight solo sail from San Blas to Cartagena with my good old Karl. Just had to share this with you shortly, cause I am super excited about it :). The second season will start around J...
  • Apr 06, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:10
UNTIE THE LINES (special) – Filming Karl Sailing From The Mast
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UNTIE THE LINES (special) – Filming Karl Sailing From The Mast
This is a special short video for a blog post I wrote about how to build your own mast steps. I just love mine 'cause I can mount the mast easily even whilst Karl is sailing (if seas are not too rough, have not tried in two meters waves yet ;))! You can re...
  • Apr 23, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:53
UNTIE THE LINES II – The new season starting on June 26th!
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UNTIE THE LINES II – The new season starting on June 26th!
It's finaly time to UNTIE THE LINES again! My sailboat Karl and me are back to explore the world a bit more :). I hope you will spare some of your time on fridays again to share the joy of the crusing life, to learn more sailing and refit skills with me, t...
  • Jun 22, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:44
Will there be mold again when I return to my sailboat in the Caribbean? – UNTIE THE LINES S2E01
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Will there be mold again when I return to my sailboat in the Caribbean? – UNTIE THE LINES S2E01
All my bags are packed and it's time to fly to Panama and get back on board of my sailboat Karl. I am super excited but it also feels kinda strange to know that I am finally back to living on the hook again. You probably wonder: will there be any mold? We...
  • Jun 26, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:39
Boat jobs you have to do when leaving your boat unattended for a while – UNTIE THE LINES S2E02
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Boat jobs you have to do when leaving your boat unattended for a while – UNTIE THE LINES S2E02
The first week being back on Karl was full of small boat projects to move back in and to make him a functioning home. And a little bit of nature fun for a good work-life balance ;). Ahoy and thanks for watching, Nike & Karl Visit www.whitespotpirat...
  • Jul 03, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:34
Wanting to get back at anchor but the engine won`t start – UNTIE THE LINES S2E03
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Wanting to get back at anchor but the engine won`t start – UNTIE THE LINES S2E03
It took just about two weeks to get Karl ready to leave the marina and to be back on the hook. A huge thanks goes out to Maria from www.sailjoana.com, who helped me to finally get the engine started again and taught me lots of other nifty little tricks aro...
  • Jul 10, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:50
Sailing to the most beautiful islands, catching tuna on the way. That`s life! UNTIE THE LINES S2E04
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Sailing to the most beautiful islands, catching tuna on the way. That`s life! UNTIE THE LINES S2E04
KARL had been waiting patiently for me in Panamarina for about half a year. After two weeks of boat work it was time to take him out again and Maria and me sailed KARL to Guna Yala, also called the San Blas Islands. What a beautiful sail, thank you KARL, i...
  • Jul 17, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:20
Beach time or ENGINE repair? Full time cruising never gets boring – UNTIE THE LINES S2E05
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Beach time or ENGINE repair? Full time cruising never gets boring – UNTIE THE LINES S2E05
KARL and me are doing some island hopping in the beautiful San Blas and I am grooving back into solo sailing. There are a couple of projects on the worklist before I can set off on my first slightly bigger solo trip, but I have some great help from my frie...
  • Jul 24, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:23
Wind vane? check! VHF / AIS? check! Engine? …SERIOUSLY? // UNTIE THE LINES S2E06
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Wind vane? check! VHF / AIS? check! Engine? …SERIOUSLY? // UNTIE THE LINES S2E06
It is the last week before departing on my first 200nm solo sailing trip to Colombia...and there is the usual pre-departure craziness going on. Last things to fix and set up and sailing to Porvenir to check out of Panama... I am extremely excited to get g...
  • Jul 31, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:14
Pushing my boundaries: My first OVERNIGHT SOLO SAIL – UNTIE THE LINES S2E07
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Pushing my boundaries: My first OVERNIGHT SOLO SAIL – UNTIE THE LINES S2E07
Finally there are no more excuses to postpone my departure...the weather is looking rather ok and it is time to lift the anchor...What a lovely first solo overnight trip, 200nm with a 2-3m waves and 15-20 knots of wind. Feeling a bit like a sailor...Thank ...
  • Aug 14, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:12
No cars here, just DONKIES! Sailing to Isla Fuerte in Colombia – UNTIE THE LINES II #8
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No cars here, just DONKIES! Sailing to Isla Fuerte in Colombia – UNTIE THE LINES II #8
Matthieu is back on board for two weeks and our first trip is a fun overnight trip to Isla Fuerte. KARL is doing super well and we are off to explore some of the beautiful islands of Columbia. But see yourself... Enjoy, ahoy and thanks for watching, Nike...
  • Aug 21, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:29
Sailing Colombia: Exploring the Islands Tintipan & Rosario
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Sailing Colombia: Exploring the Islands Tintipan & Rosario
On the way back up to Cartagena, we visited the Island Tintipan and the Rosario Islands. Both beautiful places with interesting encounters. Time flies when you sail around...we got some bits and pieces for KARL in Cartagena and I am back by myself with a ...
  • Sep 04, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:49
Traveling Colombia: Cartagena is SO pretty – UNTIE THE LINES II #10
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Traveling Colombia: Cartagena is SO pretty – UNTIE THE LINES II #10
On my own again...and first thing on the list: do a tour around the old town on my Brompton bike! Come and check out the beautiful Cartagena with me! And of course, I won't spare you the real fun: some more boat refit projects! Enjoy, ahoy and thanks for...
  • Sep 11, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:54
Feeling lonely and exhausted with never ending boat projects – UNTIE THE LINES S2E11
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Feeling lonely and exhausted with never ending boat projects – UNTIE THE LINES S2E11
Sometimes everything seems to happen all at once and I find myself overwhelmed, feeling lonely and exhausted. But usually, in the end, there is a solution to most things...you just have to get up and fight for it! But although I got Karl more or less ship...
  • Sep 18, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:45
Big mistake out at sea. This could have cost me my life – UNTIE THE LINES S212
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Big mistake out at sea. This could have cost me my life – UNTIE THE LINES S212
No, I did not make it to Cuba...I decided to head back to the San Blas Islands and to head north after that. On the way back there, a couple of things went wrong...and I had the feeling that maybe it was best to sell good old Karl and end this little adven...
  • Sep 25, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:10
Filming For A Sailing Documentary – UNTIE THE LINES II #13
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Filming For A Sailing Documentary – UNTIE THE LINES II #13
As you can see, I did not quite give up on my dream yet. And there was not much time to be down about my messed up sail to San Blas anyways, because a couple of days later, Patrice, who edits the episodes of UNTIE THE LINES, came to visit me. He is plannin...
  • Oct 02, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:41

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