We tried to stay ahead of the low pressure system coming behind us, but it came faster and stronger than we thought. With the wind topping at more than 35kt ...

Having the will to sail away is one thing. Having the boat to do it with is another. My engine is fixed and we're ready to go. We meet friends who have sailed ...

Galopin gets towed back to Cartagena and the quest to the mystery of the runaway Perkins gets resolved thanks to the help of a very capable neighbor. ...

The ambiance is fantastic in Cartagena during Semana Santa. The Dutch family is getting ready to go with some final preparations on their boat, which makes me ...

This episode takes place in Cartagena Spain. It was a destination I’d been hoping to get to from my frigid days in France and made it to Yacht Port Cartagena ...

Just as I'm about to leave Alicante, I meet Diana Ross in person, as well as her husband Paul. They happen to be Winded Voyage followers. My journey continues ...

Deadly fishermen, broken dreams, rolling seas, sailing Gods, big boys sail south, big ship in the night, cheap living aboard, follow navigation system ...

I continue south from Marina Denia along the coast. My spinnaker gets all tangled up and have to moore at Marina Calpe. There's a big rock mountain over ...

I spent over a week in Padstow. I can recommend this harbour 100%. WHat a lovely friendly place to stay - and loads to do. Anyway, I had to leave at some ...

The climax of Fallas is about to happen when they burn down the sculptures all over town. But before that I enjoy the last weekend of Fallas in fabulous ...

This episode takes us out of Valencia to see a show in honour of women and two different wineries. A small artisanal cellar and a large producer with our ...

Please be advised there is a bit of vulgarity in this episode. (At about 5:48 for a few seconds. You have been warned if you want to skip it:-) I've been ...

Valencia in full Fallas. The city literally explodes every day at 14:00. And we get first row look at the big bang. Before that we visit the stunning Mercado ...

Mickey's back. And there's more of him literally. About 10 more kilos. But he's still fun and loves to eat. This time Mom is with us. We discover more ...

Valencia! What a city. Me and Steph dock in Marina Real Juan Carlos, home of the 33rd America's Cup and go off to discover the city. We make a first stop at ...

We left Barcelona to continue south to Valencia. On the the way we stop one port after another into light headwinds. On the last day we get the perfect wind to ...

Galopin goes from gale force winds to super mega yacht haven in OneOcean Port Bell marina in Barcelona. Little 40ft Galopin is surrounded by yachts 50m and ...

This week’s episode is epic. As the title suggests, me and Galopin navigate in 45knt gales. I left Estartit on the north coast of Catalonia with already 20knt ...

This video is part 3 of our overview of the boating collision regulation rules (ColRegs), and covers the operating rules governing sailing vessels. You can ...

This video is part 2 of our overview of the boating collision regulation rules (ColRegs), and covers the operating rules governing power vessels. You can find ...

This video is first part of our overview of the boating collision regulation rules (ColRegs), and covers vessel classification, key terms, and general advice. ...

Galopin is finally ready to sail the seas. We make some final adjustments and I stock up on French food before setting off. Me and the gang go to a French ...

Good old Galopin is refitted, renewed and refreshed! We finish most of the final details and test him out in hospitality and on the water. he's happy, and so ...

The mast goes up, and so do I go up on the mast. I have to get used to it, as well as many other challenges we face being sailors. My sailboat refit education ...