The truth about my CHAOTIC SAILING LIFESTYLE: You asked, I answered / A sailor Q&A
In this sailing Q&A, I’m answering all of your juicy questions about my sailing lifestyle. From am I married to whether I’m upgrading to a bigger boat or buying a new sailboat, I’m sharing my thoughts on what’s next. I also talk about my long-term cruising plans, touching on the future of sailboat Karl, cruising on a Hallberg Rassy, and an old Dutch Canalboat.
You were also curious about how I make money while sailing—I’ll share my sources of income as a sailing vlogger and how I manage to keep earning money while sailing. Plus, I’ll share whether I plan on sailing in colder climates and crossing the Pacific Ocean. If you're curious about bluewater cruising plans, long-term sailing goals, and how I make sailing full-time possible, this video is for you!
00:00 Intro
00:41 Are You Married?
01:38 Looking for a Larger Boat?
02:11 Sailing to French Polynesia?
02:34 What are your Sources of Income to finance your Sailing Lifestyle?
04:45 What kind of Sailboat are you on?
05:07 Would you consider a Motorboat?
06:10 Would you consider Cold Climate Sailing?
08:03 Do you think Karl will come back through the Panama Canal?
08:30 How do you keep up with Rust on your sailboat Karl?
08:43 Will Karl make the North West Passage?
09:16 What about the Canalboat in Holland?
10:41 Sailing in the Canary Islands
11:11 What are your plans with your sailboat Karl?
12:49 How come you don't have a significant other?
14:07 What's going on with In Mocean?
15:02 Who's Jango?
15:31 What word sums up my 2024
15:44 Do you need a residential adress for this sailing lifestyle?
16:23 Sailing with dogs: What paperwork is needed to cross boarders?
17:54 How's your Liferaft mounted on your sailboat?
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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 ⇩
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► 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
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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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In this sailing Q&A, I’m answering all of your juicy questions about my sailing lifestyle. From am I married to whether I’m upgrading to a bigger boat or buying a new sailboat, I’m sharing my thoughts on what’s next. I also talk about my long-term cruising plans, touching on the future of sailboat Karl, cruising on a Hallberg Rassy, and an old Dutch Canalboat.
You were also curious about how I make money while sailing—I’ll share my sources of income as a sailing vlogger and how I manage to keep earning money while sailing. Plus, I’ll share whether I plan on sailing in colder climates and crossing the Pacific Ocean. If you’re curious about bluewater cruising plans, long-term sailing goals, and how I make sailing full-time possible, this video is for you!
00:00 Intro
00:41 Are You Married?
01:38 Looking for a Larger Boat?
02:11 Sailing to French Polynesia?
02:34 What are your Sources of Income to finance your Sailing Lifestyle?
04:45 What kind of Sailboat are you on?
05:07 Would you consider a Motorboat?
06:10 Would you consider Cold Climate Sailing?
08:03 Do you think Karl will come back through the Panama Canal?
08:30 How do you keep up with Rust on your sailboat Karl?
08:43 Will Karl make the North West Passage?
09:16 What about the Canalboat in Holland?
10:41 Sailing in the Canary Islands
11:11 What are your plans with your sailboat Karl?
12:49 How come you don’t have a significant other?
14:07 What’s going on with In Mocean?
15:02 Who’s Jango?
15:31 What word sums up my 2024
15:44 Do you need a residential adress for this sailing lifestyle?
16:23 Sailing with dogs: What paperwork is needed to cross boarders?
17:54 How’s your Liferaft mounted on your sailboat?
⇩ 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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