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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 12 | Life On The Hard
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 12 | Life On The Hard

Life on the hard it certainly is. I even got locked in one day and had to make a run for it. And got down and very dirty in that keel pit. But it's not a very big sacrifice knowing I'm going to have a really sound boat. And when I want to go I'm gonna take off
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 11 | Getting High On Galopin
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 11 | Getting High On Galopin

Living the dream of sailing off into the sunset means that sometimes you have to live high and dry. Galopin is on the dry dock and so am I. While we’re getting him ready to take on the oceans, home is on Galopin up on stilts. The retractable keel was an issue which needed attention, and it’s a good ...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 10 | We’re All In The Same Boat
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 10 | We’re All In The Same Boat

I'm not the only one to have a dream of sailing off into the sunset. Here you'll meet several others who are preparing their boat for a big voyage. And I'm continuing to do so my myself. It's a big refit job, and seems to never end, but in the end it will be well wort it, even be...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 9 | Hi Ho, Hi Ho & Off To Work We Go
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 9 | Hi Ho, Hi Ho & Off To Work We Go

Work, work, work. After a quick stint in Switzerland to do a paying gig, I board a train to my dear Galopin to do more work. And thanks to Neptune, I’m working with one of the best boat pros in the area. As far as I’m concerned, Daniel is probably the best in the world. Certainly in my world. His at...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 8 | Spaghetti Wires and Hoses
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 8 | Spaghetti Wires and Hoses

This episode is far from distant shores and beautiful people. It’s about getting into the inside of things. Galopin is like a living being with a wired and tube network that gives him life. His inner workings were tired and needed refreshing. In comes my friend Daniel who seems to take a liking to G...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 7 | Ze Wind In The Ass
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 7 | Ze Wind In The Ass

We finally were sailing downwind. I had prepared my spinnaker three times and put it away. But third try was the one. That was quite a journey and learning experience. Later a whole other journey begins. The insides of Galopin are opened up. This when a new character comes into the story. Daniel a ...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 6 | The Tortoise & The Hare
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 6 | The Tortoise & The Hare

Once upon a time there was a tortoise and a hare. Each on their sailboats, they raced along the coast of Catalonia. The tortoise was lagging behind the hare, but made steady progress to catch up. Moral of the story, if you want to be a sailor, don't be afraid of failure. Please make your voice...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 5 | Not So Silent Night
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 5 | Not So Silent Night

Navigating at night is really cool when you're in the middle of the ocean. But when you're near the coast and coming into port it's less cool and sometimes hot. After a nice sail from Tarragona, we get into Port Vale in Barcelona in the darkness and I end up in the wrong port. On our ...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 4 | Viva Barcelona
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 4 | Viva Barcelona

My first time coming into a big port alone. And not just any port, Barcelona. It's amazing to sail into the heart of a city. You step out of your little floating home to walk around the city streets and shake out your sea legs. And then you get back into your vessel and continue on your journey...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 3 | Anchoring Woes & Engine Failure
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 3 | Anchoring Woes & Engine Failure

It seemed the sea and weather played with us. Rocked our boats and trapped us in Palamos for hours. We made the best of it and continued down the coast the next day. It was a nice sail until my engine refused to start. Another test to pass. Getting into port under sail only. We got the engine fixed ...
Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 2 | Challenged In Solo Sailing
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Winded Voyage 2 | Episode 2 | Challenged In Solo Sailing

In my opinion, there is no better way to learn about your boat and how to sail it than by doing it alone. I set out for this challenge with a 20 knot wind in my face. Heeling at close reach, I had to go to the bottom of the mast to take reefs. It was the first time I put put on my life jacket and ha...
Season 2 | Episode 1 | Got The License. But Can He Sail?
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Season 2 | Episode 1 | Got The License. But Can He Sail?

Winded Voyage Season 2 is off on new adventures. With my sailing license in hand I go back to Galopin in Port Leucate France to set off on an key challenge to my sailing apprenticeship. Solo sailing for two weeks. I’m supported by co-star “Bix”, a colourful character with a French southern twang and...
Winded Voyage | Season 2 | Trailer
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Winded Voyage | Season 2 | Trailer

Winded Voyage Season 2 is here! New destinations, new projects, new friends are all coming together to take you along the journeys of an ordinary 55 year old man taking a new course in life. I've sold everything and moved into my Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40, Galopin, and taking off to sail the world, ...
Winded Voyage | Episode 35 | M.O.B ‘Till We Get It Right
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Winded Voyage | Episode 35 | M.O.B ‘Till We Get It Right

M.O.B. or Man Over Board is an exercise every sailor should practice and master. It's also something one hopes to never have to do. Our skipper Nico was adamant we get it right. It took several tries until we got right, and finally we did. It was our last chapter in our 1000M journey and the fi...
Winded Voyage | Episode 34 | Wind, Waves, Rain & The Final Push
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Winded Voyage | Episode 34 | Wind, Waves, Rain & The Final Push

In Episode 34 we go for the final push to get back to Port Leucate before a forecasted Tramontane wind. On the way we cross paths we cargo ships, big cruiser and the one and only French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. As well as some dolphins, lotes of waves, some queasiness and rain. It was a g...
Winded Voyage | Episode 33 | Sunrise Under A Corsican Sky
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Winded Voyage | Episode 33 | Sunrise Under A Corsican Sky

We leave Corsica behind to make a three day passage across the northern Mediterranean. Steph takes on another big tuna for a two hour fight. The passage is long and full of surprises along the way. One being a most extraordinary sunrise on the Corsican horizon. Please make your voice heard: Subscri...
Winded Voyage | Episode 32 | Into The Mouth Of Bonifacio
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Winded Voyage | Episode 32 | Into The Mouth Of Bonifacio

The medieval city Bonifacio teeters on top of tall limestone cliffs overlooking the sea on the island of Corsica. It has to be one of the most spectacular port entrances to sail into. But before arriving at this impressive sight, we left Sardinia cruising through the Madallena Arpichelago and throug...
Winded Voyage | Episode 31 | Stuck In Sardinian Paradise
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Winded Voyage | Episode 31 | Stuck In Sardinian Paradise

We're stuck on the very southern tip of Sardinia due to force 7+ Beaufort scale winds at a town called Villasimius near Capo Carbonara. We haven't been on land for three days so a walk around in the sand and rocks felt great. We got acquainted with our neighbors who happened to be American...
Winded Voyage | Episode 30 | Tuna For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Winded Voyage | Episode 30 | Tuna For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Part three of our journey of a 1000M takes us across the southern Mediterranean from Minorca island to Sardinia. A three day passage that is highlighted by fishing two big tunas, magnificent sunrise sailing, dodging giant cargo ships and gusty slap in the sails. Please make your voice heard: Subscr...
Winded Voyage | Episode 29 | West vs. East Coast Minorca
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Winded Voyage | Episode 29 | West vs. East Coast Minorca

Here is part two of our twenty-one days at sea to complete our required 1000 nautical miles for the Swiss Competence for Ocean Yachting license.  We explore a bit of Ciutadella. Learn about lighthouse signals from our skipper Nico. We cruise all around the south coast of Minorca Island and catch our...
Winded Voyage | Episode 28 | Crossing To Minorca
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Winded Voyage | Episode 28 | Crossing To Minorca

Winded Voyage is really under way! No turning back. We haven't been on land since we left Port Leucate France. We leave mainland Spain behind for our first major passage. First overnight sail for me and Steph. I though it would be somewhat intimidating to be alone out at sea in the dark, but it...
Winded Voyage | Episode 27 |  Tested As A Lake Sailor
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Winded Voyage | Episode 27 | Tested As A Lake Sailor

The 1000M around the Mediterranean journey starts in Switzerland and quickly takes us to Port Leucate to prepare for the journey. I'm with my brother Stephane as we are determined to get our Swiss Maritime licence. We meet friends, fix a few things get provisions and get to know our skipper, Ni...
Winded Voyage | 1000M in The Mediterranean | Trailer
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Winded Voyage | 1000M in The Mediterranean | Trailer

A short trailer of our journey so far. We're a third of the way of our planned 21 days and on course to sail our 1000 nautical miles required for our ocean license. After 10 days into the journey, we have sailed a total of more than 500M. From Port Leucate, the northern coast of Spain, across t...
Winded Voyage | Episode 26 | Dock, Tack, Jibe & M.O.B Demos
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Winded Voyage | Episode 26 | Dock, Tack, Jibe & M.O.B Demos

We are off to sail 1000M in the Med for 3 weeks. It's not part of this episode, but will be coming up next. Meanwhile, in this episode, sailing coach François demonstrates port manœuvres and I take on the Man Over Board exercise. The weather is stil cold for June in Switzerland so we take on a ...
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