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My boat is stuck in limbo #windedvoyage #sailinglife #sailing #travel
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My boat is stuck in limbo #windedvoyage #sailinglife #sailing #travel

We've got to take my boat Galopin out again.but for the moment we're stuck due to an electrical glitch
Floating Home In West Africa: Rainy Season Anchorage, & Exploring Lamin’s Secret Sandbank | S8E17
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Floating Home In West Africa: Rainy Season Anchorage, & Exploring Lamin’s Secret Sandbank | S8E17

Making a floating home in The Gambia, West Africa by dropping anchor during the quiet rainy season means having this corner of the world mostly to ourselves and the locals. In this video, we spend some time soaking in the chilled vibes at Lamin Lodge, catching up with Mariama for lunch, and hoping f...
Agent Akon comes to my assistance #windedvoyage #sailinglife #sailing #gambia gambia
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Agent Akon comes to my assistance #windedvoyage #sailinglife #sailing #gambia gambia

I was met by Akon, referred by Pape in Dakar. Akon met me at the port of Banjul and walked me through the custom clearance process. We communicated through WhatsApp. I used Starlink because I did not have a local cell card. I then let him helm through the river to avoiding sand banks
Nothing but nets. Keeping my eyes open & engine off #windedvoyage #solosailing #africa #sailinglife
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Nothing but nets. Keeping my eyes open & engine off #windedvoyage #solosailing #africa #sailinglife

Watching for nets, buoys and fishermen coming into the Gambia River
Navigating The Gambia: Clearing Customs, Monkey Thieves & An Inside A 850-Year-Old Tree | S8E16
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Navigating The Gambia: Clearing Customs, Monkey Thieves & An Inside A 850-Year-Old Tree | S8E16

After leaving the chaos of Dakar, Galopin and I have dropped anchor in the peaceful Gambian River Delta at Lamin Lodge. Between dodging the quick-fingered local monkeys and hanging out with the awesome lodge crew, this place already feels like home for the next few months. In this episode, we head ...
Serious Boat Problems Solved I How You Can Get Just About Anything Fixed In Dakar | S8E02
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Serious Boat Problems Solved I How You Can Get Just About Anything Fixed In Dakar | S8E02

After a long journey up the African coast, Dakar serves as the final stop to tackle a critical repair on Galopin: a broken genoa furler. Watch as local experts Diallo, Pape, and Mam climb the mast to swap out the damaged equipment with a salvaged part from a sunken yacht, turning a potential disaste...
They’re swimming in the most polluted bay in the world #sailinglife #windedvoyage #africa #sailing
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They’re swimming in the most polluted bay in the world #sailinglife #windedvoyage #africa #sailing

Hann Bay in Dakar is said to be the most polluted in the world. I can testify that the water in which my boat and I have been living is vile. Raw sewage has been pouring in for years. Authorities are working hard to resolve this environmental catastrophe. Amazingly there is still wildlife that seem ...
Solo Sail To The Gambia Dodging Boats, Storm & Navigating The River | The Gambia Voyage | S8E15
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Solo Sail To The Gambia Dodging Boats, Storm & Navigating The River | The Gambia Voyage | S8E15

After six months in Dakar, it’s time to lift off and sail Galopin solo to The Gambia. What was supposed to be an uneventful overnight passage turned into a high-stakes obstacle course of compass failures, near-misses with fishing trawlers, and a literal minefield of fishing nets. In this episode, I...
After a week of boat work, it’s back to the water #windedvoyage #sailinglife #boatwork #african
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After a week of boat work, it’s back to the water #windedvoyage #sailinglife #boatwork #african

After a week of sanding, cleaning snd painting its time to go back to the water on the squealing cart. Makes one cringe.
Wake-up call goes “baah” #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #boatlife
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Wake-up call goes “baah” #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #boatlife

Sunday morning I'm woke6up by beiling sheep down below my boat. Which is hauled out for a new coat of antifouling. This sailing Africa
Guys here work hard #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #dakar
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Guys here work hard #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #dakar

The guys here are haulout experts. They do the job with class
Getting hauled out on the beach #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #boatmaintenance
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Getting hauled out on the beach #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #boatmaintenance

When hauling out your boat here, you set it on a cart in the water and tie it to the cart. A big old winch and cable then pull the cart and boat onto the beach while you are aboard. Not recommended for tight asses.
Getting Fouled Again | What Have I Done The Past 6 Months In Dakar Africa | S8E14
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Getting Fouled Again | What Have I Done The Past 6 Months In Dakar Africa | S8E14

Six months into my stay in the bay, it was finally time to take Galopin out of the water because the hull growth had attached itself with a vengeance. Hauling the boat up onto the beach is always a nerve-wracking experience, and the sound of the cart balancing Galopin is enough to make you cringe. O...
Galopin has gone African #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa
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Galopin has gone African #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa

I wanted a change from the IKEA look my boat was wearing
Anchoring here is hard on boats during rain season #windedvoyage #sailinglifestyle #africa #alone
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Anchoring here is hard on boats during rain season #windedvoyage #sailinglifestyle #africa #alone

Anchoring in the bay near Dakar is a real challenge during rain season. Storms barrell through the bay and wreak havoc
Anchoring in The Gambia river #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #gambia
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Anchoring in The Gambia river #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #gambia

Just arrived at world famous Lamin Lodge. Famous with a few sailors who know where to anchor in West Africa. Found the best spot for me and Galopin to stay a while
Senegal Storm Survival: Loss, Local Heroes, & A Glorious Return To Sailing In Africa S8 Ep13
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Senegal Storm Survival: Loss, Local Heroes, & A Glorious Return To Sailing In Africa S8 Ep13

This video documents the somber hours after a severe storm hit our bay in Dakar. A poorly anchored work barge drifted through the anchorage, causing serious damage to boats that were otherwise securely moored. From Stan’s crushed dinghy to the sunken pirogues being pulled from the depths, we look a...
Custom tailored sails for my boat #windedvoyage #sailinglife #sailing #africa #sails
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Custom tailored sails for my boat #windedvoyage #sailinglife #sailing #africa #sails

My sails have been beat up sailing around these parts. And Diego is the best and only sailmaker in the region. He's patched up my sails many times. And now he's fitting a useful sail I bought with batten pockets
The Gambia, stay a while and chill #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #gambia
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The Gambia, stay a while and chill #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #gambia

I am a slow traveler. when I get somewhere I like to stay a while. It's how one gets to know people and culture. I'm not one of those that's spend a few days and says "been there done that"
Cruising the Gambian streets with Babs #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #gambia
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Storm’s Unleashed Fury Nearly Destroyed Us | Surviving Dakar’s Rain Season | S8E12
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Storm’s Unleashed Fury Nearly Destroyed Us | Surviving Dakar’s Rain Season | S8E12

I vowed never to ride a moto-taxi again, but the people here in Africa changed my mind. Meet Mamgol, a 64-year-old mast climber built like a jockey who helps us tackle the wind meter issue. But just as we thought we could get some work done between storms, trouble arrived adrift. A massive storm ma...
The fastest and riskiest way to get around Dakar #windedvoyage #sailinglife #motorcycle #africa
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The fastest and riskiest way to get around Dakar #windedvoyage #sailinglife #motorcycle #africa

I had been burned, literally on a motorbike muffler some time back. I vowed not to get back on again until I had to. With all the traffic, it is the best way to get to where you want to go
Lamin Lodge, where I hope to come with my boat Galopin #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #gambia
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Lamin Lodge, where I hope to come with my boat Galopin #windedvoyage #sailinglife #africa #gambia

I have been told by many sailors about Lamin Lodge. The place to come and anchor. And in my case the spot to wait out the rain season.
Navigating Dakar’s Biggest Market From Tech Fixes To Sneakers | Boat Life In Senegal Africa S8E3
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Navigating Dakar’s Biggest Market From Tech Fixes To Sneakers | Boat Life In Senegal Africa S8E3

Could you find your way out of Colobane Market? One of the busiest in Dakar Senegal. I team up with my friend Asse to recover a lost hard drive in one of Dakar's most intense markets. Watch as we negotiate deals, fix broken phones, and navigate the dusty streets where traffic is an extreme spor...
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