Passage Preparations: Getting ready for new SAILING ADVENTURES in the Mediterranean
February 28, 2025 by WhiteSpotPirates | Language: EN Play Time: 00:15:57 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
In this episode, we focus on the passage preparations needed to kick off our next sailing adventure in the Mediterranean. With a 120-nautical-mile journey ahead, we’re making sure the boat is ready to go. From testing the newly installed Octopus Watermaker (more infos and links below) to organizing the boat and completing last-minute sailboat maintenance, it’s all about getting shipshape.
We also share some reflections on the challenges of preparing for life offshore, the importance of teamwork, and the realities of liveaboard sailing life. It’s a mix of practical tasks, pre-departure nerves, and excitement for what lies ahead.
If you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into sailing adventures, or you’re looking for a glimpse into the Mediterranean sailing lifestyle, this episode offers a candid look at how we’re getting ready for the journey.
00:00 Intro: Prepping for our first Sailing Passage
00:28 Getting our Hallberg Rassy ready to splash
02:24 Splashing our Hallberg Rassy
03:45 Changing the Impeller on our Volvo Penta
04:16 Testing our Octopus Watermaker
06:55 Pre-Departure Anxiety Check
09:31 Passage Planning Thoughts
10:05 Taking off to our two nights sailing passage on Floh’s Hallberg Rassy
10:28 Fueling up our Hallberg Rassy in France
11:26 Personal reflections on the challenges ahead sailing as a couple
UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 03 (S8E03)
OCTOPUS WATERMAKER INFO:
► More info on the Octopus Watermaker here https://www.octopuswatermaker.de
► To purchase one of the units, contact Udo (owner of Octopus-Watermaker) directly via email Octopus-Watermaker (at) gmx.de or phone +49 176 2355 9901
► Make sure to tell Udo that we sent you (UTL100) to get a 100 € discount on the purchase price!
⇩ 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYfFeySHGN4DPrOc9So7PA/join
► PATREON http://www.patreon.com/WhiteSpotPirates
⇩ Wanna buy me a drink or a treat for Boga? ⇩
► PAY PAL https://www.paypal.me/whitespotpirates
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Join me on an inspiring journey that began with buying and refitting my Reinke Super 10 sailboat called KARL. Facing the challenges of solo sailing as a female sailor, I navigated the highs and lows of single-handed sailing while tackling DIY boat repair projects, from engine fixes to full boat refits on a budget. My life aboard was a mix of adventure and reflection, shaping an independent woman’s story of resilience, personal growth, and embracing the sailing lifestyle.
Along the way, I became an ocean conservation activist with In Mocean, stumbled across my dog Boga, and discovered the joys and challenges of sailing with a dog. Now, I’m exploring a new chapter, having jumped aboard my partner’s Hallberg Rassy Rasmus with Boga and his Australian Kelpie, Jango. Together, we face the unique dynamics and challenges of sailing as a couple, balancing off-grid life, sustainable sailing, and the demands of long-term cruising.
If you’re interested in remote sailing adventures, authentic sailing stories, and the realities of living on a sailboat, this channel offers a glimpse into the world of DIY projects, the sailing lifestyle, and life’s transformative moments on the water. Follow along for inspiring stories that reflect on the beauty of sailing, personal growth, and chasing dreams—one wave at a time.
And always remember: if I can do it, you can do it, too!
👉 Binge watch my solo sailing adventure from the beginning https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRq1t-_HOXvL6L6lGac5YAloge4jiLRA
⇩ More about my journey with my sailboat SV Karl @WhiteSpotPirates ⇩
► INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/WhiteSpotPirates
► FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/WhiteSpotPirates
► MY BOAT KARL http://whitespotpirates.com/untie-the-lines/my-boat-karl
⇩ Watch the full movie “Untie The Lines” ⇩
Download or stream the full movie with background info about my journey, interviews with my friends and family and unseen footage at http://www.UntieTheLines.com
*****
Thanks to everybody who has supported the creation of these video and has shared this epic adventure with me so far. It would not have been the same without you!
Lots of ocean love and salty smiles, Nike 🧜♀
In this episode, we focus on the passage preparations needed to kick off our next sailing adventure in the Mediterranean. With a 120-nautical-mile journey ahead, we’re making sure the boat is ready to go. From testing the newly installed Octopus Watermaker (more infos and links below) to organizing the boat and completing last-minute sailboat maintenance, it’s all about getting shipshape.
We also share some reflections on the challenges of preparing for life offshore, the importance of teamwork, and the realities of liveaboard sailing life. It’s a mix of practical tasks, pre-departure nerves, and excitement for what lies ahead.
If you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into sailing adventures, or you’re looking for a glimpse into the Mediterranean sailing lifestyle, this episode offers a candid look at how we’re getting ready for the journey.
00:00 Intro: Prepping for our first Sailing Passage
00:28 Getting our Hallberg Rassy ready to splash
02:24 Splashing our Hallberg Rassy
03:45 Changing the Impeller on our Volvo Penta
04:16 Testing our Octopus Watermaker
06:55 Pre-Departure Anxiety Check
09:31 Passage Planning Thoughts
10:05 Taking off to our two nights sailing passage on Floh's Hallberg Rassy
10:28 Fueling up our Hallberg Rassy in France
11:26 Personal reflections on the challenges ahead sailing as a couple
UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 03 (S8E03)
OCTOPUS WATERMAKER INFO:
► More info on the Octopus Watermaker here https://www.octopuswatermaker.de
► To purchase one of the units, contact Udo (owner of Octopus-Watermaker) directly via email Octopus-Watermaker (at) gmx.de or phone +49 176 2355 9901
► Make sure to tell Udo that we sent you (UTL100) to get a 100 € discount on the purchase price!
⇩ 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYfFeySHGN4DPrOc9So7PA/join
► PATREON http://www.patreon.com/WhiteSpotPirates
⇩ Wanna buy me a drink or a treat for Boga? ⇩
► PAY PAL https://www.paypal.me/whitespotpirates
****
Join me on an inspiring journey that began with buying and refitting my Reinke Super 10 sailboat called KARL. Facing the challenges of solo sailing as a female sailor, I navigated the highs and lows of single-handed sailing while tackling DIY boat repair projects, from engine fixes to full boat refits on a budget. My life aboard was a mix of adventure and reflection, shaping an independent woman’s story of resilience, personal growth, and embracing the sailing lifestyle.
Along the way, I became an ocean conservation activist with In Mocean, stumbled across my dog Boga, and discovered the joys and challenges of sailing with a dog. Now, I’m exploring a new chapter, having jumped aboard my partner’s Hallberg Rassy Rasmus with Boga and his Australian Kelpie, Jango. Together, we face the unique dynamics and challenges of sailing as a couple, balancing off-grid life, sustainable sailing, and the demands of long-term cruising.
If you’re interested in remote sailing adventures, authentic sailing stories, and the realities of living on a sailboat, this channel offers a glimpse into the world of DIY projects, the sailing lifestyle, and life’s transformative moments on the water. Follow along for inspiring stories that reflect on the beauty of sailing, personal growth, and chasing dreams—one wave at a time.
And always remember: if I can do it, you can do it, too!
👉 Binge watch my solo sailing adventure from the beginning https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRq1t-_HOXvL6L6lGac5YAloge4jiLRA
⇩ More about my journey with my sailboat SV Karl @WhiteSpotPirates ⇩
► INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/WhiteSpotPirates
► FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/WhiteSpotPirates
► MY BOAT KARL http://whitespotpirates.com/untie-the-lines/my-boat-karl
⇩ Watch the full movie "Untie The Lines" ⇩
Download or stream the full movie with background info about my journey, interviews with my friends and family and unseen footage at http://www.UntieTheLines.com
*****
Thanks to everybody who has supported the creation of these video and has shared this epic adventure with me so far. It would not have been the same without you!
Lots of ocean love and salty smiles, Nike 🧜♀
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WhiteSpotPirates
Hi, my name is Nike. With my videos I would like to inspire others to grab hold of their dreams and make them reality. I have always been drawn to the ocean and fascinated by the humbling experience of living close to nature. I had a faint idea that I was made for another lofe than the one that the people around me expected me to live. One day, I dared to follow this instinct and bought a neglected sailboat in Panama that I named KARL. My life turned into a wild rollercoaster of challenges that pushed me way beyond my comfort zone and moments of unknown bliss and inner peace. Over the past years, I had to learn many new skills and tunred my old silboat into a once again sea worthy vessel. My floating home enables me to live off grid in remote places, powered by the sun and moved by the wind. Join me on my jounrey exploring life`s options in the persuit of happiness and purpose. Also check out our ocean plastic recycling activities with http://in-mocean.org
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