Morning Tea underway from down under. Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content 📸 Follow us on Instagram ...

With a two-week wind forecast pointing east, we take the opportunity to set sail in that direction — a move that not only suits the weather but also brings us ...

We stop in at the fuel dock to fill up. It is a busy spot with tourist boats stopping close by to pick up customers. Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out ...

In this episode, we visit the beautiful beachside town of San Vito Lo Capo, a favourite stop on Sicily’s western coast, and set out on our overnight passage to ...

We return to Palermo to collect one more parcel. Jude is wearing a fabulous new red dress she made. Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for ...

In this episode, we slow things down and take care of a few essentials before the next big sail. We explore the streets of Termini Imerese, a practical but ...

Some of the features on the sculptures left us wondering and amused! Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes ...

We visit the beautiful city of Palermo in Sicily Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content 📸 Follow us on ...

As much as we love exploring Sicily’s most beautiful anchorages, sometimes you need a stop that just works — a place to catch your breath, fix a few things, ...

We leave the anchorage under light winds and motor-sail along the northern coast of Sicily to the beautiful and historic town of Cefalù. This is our second ...

In the still of the night, we're jolted awake by a loud crash—our boat has been struck by a local fishing vessel. What follows is a chaotic and surreal ...

🌊 Join us on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Taormina and the Messina Strait! In this episode, we explore the charming town of ...

We are in Syracuse but there’s a mission behind this visit—we’re on the hunt for the final parts we need for our new water-maker but we do get time to once ...

In this episode, we say goodbye to Malta, knowing it will be a while before we return, and set our course for Syracuse, Sicily. With more wind than forecast, ...

After two seasons of Mediterranean cruising, we’ve come to know Malta well. This visit feels more like a pit stop than a sightseeing adventure, as we gather ...

After spending two incredible winters in Monastir, Tunisia, it’s time to set sail once again! In this video, we take you through the essential preparations for ...

Ever wondered what it’s like to spend winter on a sailboat in a marina? In this video, we take you behind the scenes of our off-season life in Monastir, ...

Ever wondered how much it really costs to live on a sailboat full-time? In this video, we break down the real expenses of life aboard, from marina fees and ...

Are you a non-EU sailor trying to navigate the Schengen 90/180 rule while cruising the Mediterranean? In this episode, we share how we legally stayed in the ...

Two Years Sailing the Mediterranean – Reflecting on Year 2 & What's Next! ⛵🌍 In March 2023, we flew from Australia to embark on this incredible ...

Welcome aboard Helios! In this video, we take you on a full tour of our 2023 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, our floating home for the past two years. We've sailed ...

As the Mediterranean sailing season winds down, we set out to enjoy the last days of freedom at anchor along Malta's stunning coastline. In this episode, we ...

After spending three weeks on a mooring in Sliema Creek, Malta, we’re finally tackling a long-overdue repair—fixing our wind instrument! With that sorted, we ...