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Life between islands: 40 nautical miles of full sails and smooth seas
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Life between islands: 40 nautical miles of full sails and smooth seas

Become part of the crew A new sailing day begins in the Canary Islands as we lift anchor in Gran Canaria and set our course for Tenerife. It’s a 40-nautical-mile passage of smooth seas, steady winds, and that special kind of peace that comes when everything on board just flows. With full sails and...
Sailing Lifestyle & Local Spirit: Fishermen Festival in the Canaries
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Sailing Lifestyle & Local Spirit: Fishermen Festival in the Canaries

Join the Crew on Patreon Sailing life in Gran Canaria brings us not only beautiful anchorages but also a chance to dive into local culture. While anchored in the south of the island, we joined the Santa Águeda festival, a lively celebration of the fishermen traditions of the Canary Islands. The st...
What Every Sailing Couple Should Try at Least Once
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What Every Sailing Couple Should Try at Least Once

Help to make these videos possible here We’ve been cruising the Canary Islands with our two dogs, Jango and Boga, before setting off to explore West Africa. After leaving the sheltered marina in Gran Canaria, we swapped calm docks for rolly anchorages and covered some miles along the coast. Somewh...
Island hopping in the Canary Islands: A smooth day sail & a BIG announcement!
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Island hopping in the Canary Islands: A smooth day sail & a BIG announcement!

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 busy shipping lanes, ferries and cargo ships cr...
Sailing Life in Fuerteventura: The Bright Moments Keep the Dream Alive
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Sailing Life in Fuerteventura: The Bright Moments Keep the Dream Alive

Help to make these videos possible here UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 24 (S8E24) ⇩ Join the wonderful support crew that makes these videos possible and get instant access to behind the scene footage, regular real time updates and even join some of the most magic moments of this journey during ...
Chasing Shelter: This is Saillife in the Canary Islands
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Chasing Shelter: This is Saillife in the Canary Islands

Help to make these videos possible here 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 the perfect anchorage in La Graciosa and head for shelter on the east coast of Lanzarote, tr...
I am doing this alone
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I am doing this alone

UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 22 (S8E22) ⇩ Join the wonderful support crew that makes these videos possible and get instant access to behind the scene footage, regular real time updates and even join some of the most magic moments of this journey during a live feed ⇩ ► YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHI...
First Landfall Sailing to the Canary Islands: Beauty, Mishaps & Adjustments
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First Landfall Sailing to the Canary Islands: Beauty, Mishaps & Adjustments

Help to make these videos possible here 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 cruising life, our arrival didn’t go quite as planned. In this episode, we dive into the r...
Sailing from Morocco to the Canaries: four days of quiet companionship at sea
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Sailing from Morocco to the Canaries: four days of quiet companionship at sea

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 days ahead would be. This wasn’t a journey f...
Replacing Our Seacocks Before Heading Offshore – Why We Chose Gate Valves Over Ball Valves
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Replacing Our Seacocks Before Heading Offshore – Why We Chose Gate Valves Over Ball Valves

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, and explain why we chose gate valves over ba...
Endless Sahara, Deep Silence, and Two Lives Intertwining
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Endless Sahara, Deep Silence, and Two Lives Intertwining

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 Morocco road trip series, we leave the last paved road b...
Morocco Road Trip: Five Things That Took us by Surprise! (Part 1: Dades Valley to M’Hamid)
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Morocco Road Trip: Five Things That Took us by Surprise! (Part 1: Dades Valley to M’Hamid)

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. This isn’t the beginning of our journey—we started ...
Our Moroccan Adventure Road Trip He Thought Was a Bad Idea (even thought he LOVES Morocco!)
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Our Moroccan Adventure Road Trip He Thought Was a Bad Idea (even thought he LOVES Morocco!)

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 Gorge hike, from Moroccan tanneries to a cozy ...
Turning South into the Blue: Sailing in New Waters with Two Big Questions
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Turning South into the Blue: Sailing in New Waters with Two Big Questions

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 Morocco was anything but predictable. From navigatin...
Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar: Did We Pick the Right Window?
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Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar: Did We Pick the Right Window?

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 world’s most infamous stretches of water. With...
We sailed to AFRICA (sort of)
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We sailed to AFRICA (sort of)

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 two very different worlds. We walk you through...
Sailing Across the Med to Africa: 300 Miles, One Big Shift
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Sailing Across the Med to Africa: 300 Miles, One Big Shift

Join us as we sail 300 nautical miles across the Mediterranean Sea to a new continent — Africa! This leg of our journey, from the Balearic Islands to Melilla, marks more than just distance covered; it’s a powerful reminder of why we chose this life afloat. If you’re dreaming about liveaboard sailin...
Boat Check: What Works—and What Doesn’t (Bonus ✨: Floh’s Nerd Corner 🤓)
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Boat Check: What Works—and What Doesn’t (Bonus ✨: Floh’s Nerd Corner 🤓)

What’s it really like to live full-time on a 35ft sailboat? In this episode, we share the honest truth—what works, what doesn’t, and what life aboard Floh's Hallberg Rassy Rasmus 35 is actually like, day to day. After a full boat tour in Part One ( today we dive into the pros and cons of livin...
We did not get that extra insurance… 🫣 #offroadgonewrong #carinsurance #roadtrip #ibiza #copilot
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We did not get that extra insurance… 🫣 #offroadgonewrong #carinsurance #roadtrip #ibiza #copilot

Watch the full video here ⇩ Join the wonderful support crew that makes these videos possible and get instant access to behind the scene footage, regular real time updates and even join some of the most magic moments of this journey during a live feed ⇩ ► YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP ► PATREON ⇩ ...
Is Ibiza too touristy? What this island taught me about staying open!
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Is Ibiza too touristy? What this island taught me about staying open!

I had written Ibiza off—too touristy, too loud, too crowded. But this stop reminded me how important it is to let go of assumptions. Sailing into Ibiza in the off-season, I found quiet corners, golden light, and a slower rhythm that made me see the island in a whole new way. In this episode of Unti...
Sailing to the Balearic Islands: Nature Bliss, Solitude and of course…Sailboat Repairs
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Sailing to the Balearic Islands: Nature Bliss, Solitude and of course…Sailboat Repairs

After crossing over from mainland Spain, we’re now sailing the Balearic Islands, soaking up the beauty of nature and enjoying a bit of solitude at anchor. In this episode, I take you along for a slow, reflective morning filled with nature bliss, yoga, and some much-needed me-time. These quiet, groun...
Want to cruise full-time? Check out our FULL BOAT TOUR of 35 foot sailboat Hallberg Rassy Rasmus
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Want to cruise full-time? Check out our FULL BOAT TOUR of 35 foot sailboat Hallberg Rassy Rasmus

Join us for a full sailboat tour of our Hallberg Rassy 35, a true gem among classic cruising sailboats. Built with the quality and craftsmanship Hallberg Rassy is known for, this Swedish-designed yacht is not only beautiful but also built to take you across oceans in comfort and safety. In this vid...
Full Sailboat Tour: Hallberg Rassy 35. Full time live-aboard boat ready to sail offshore
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Full Sailboat Tour: Hallberg Rassy 35. Full time live-aboard boat ready to sail offshore

Join us for a full sailboat tour of our Hallberg Rassy 35, a true gem among classic cruising sailboats. Built with the quality and craftsmanship Hallberg Rassy is known for, this Swedish-designed yacht is not only beautiful but also built to take you across oceans in comfort and safety. In this vid...
What would you do if you could freely choose? #nomadiclife #alternativeliving #createthelifeyouwant
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What would you do if you could freely choose? #nomadiclife #alternativeliving #createthelifeyouwant

“What would you do if you could freely choose?” I took this picture of myself roughly 15 years ago. It was the day that I turned my life upside down. It was the moment I realized: staying in my 'old life' would hurt more than risking everything for the life I actually wanted. I have not...
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