Iain and Brioni Cameron documented 20,000 NM on their Leopard 47 'Indioko'. Follow their 2026 mission and massive New Zealand refit in this technical feature.

We're diving deep into the traditional culture of Bequia, their rich WHALING History that you don't want to miss!!! We couldn't keep going without the support ...

Mana and I are invited to Jean Philippe's place where he offers fresh wild mangrove oysters charbroiled and laid out on his oyster bar. We shuck and suck the ...

We're anchored in the fishing village called Elinkine. We've been busy the past few days attending local festivities, so we decided to stay on the boat and ...

This is how I like to experience a place I sail to. Meet a beautiful local to show you around. In this case she's Black Little Red Riding Hood. But first I ...

There’s a lot going on here in this video in terms of Senegalese pride. First, I get my outboard fixed by Babou and his crew. In Senegal there’s always a ...

Sailing is not just about the journey, but the destination. And once there, it’s about spending time there and meeting people. That’s the real way to know a ...

Forget what you thought you knew about aging gracefully. I’m not just an old sea dog, I’m reinventing vitality, one wave, one encounter at a time. My secret ...

Mes véritables aventures africaines commencent maintenant. Avec mon nouvel ami Mohamed, rencontré lors d'un déjeuner. Tel un dauphin me guidant jusqu'ici, une ...

I believe I have found one of the best city anchorages ever here in the city of Ziguinchor on the River Casamance in Senegal. At the local restaurant nearby, I ...

Navigating the tranquil Casamance River, we discover the profound peace of life aboard Galopin, embracing the river’s rhythm as a counterpoint to the ocean’s ...

Imagine leaving the vast, ferocious ocean behind, after dealing with torn sails, broken autopilot and dodging local fishermen all night long. To then enter a ...

My T-shirt says in French "If you annoy me, I'm going back to Senegal". Well, I was somewhat annoyed back in Cabo Verde a few weeks ago, and here I am, back in ...

If there is one skill thing to learn being a full time sailor, it is patience. We are always waiting for, the weather, a part or in my case here, to go to ...

In the previous episode I was taken into custody and taken to the police station. After being questioned, the contents of my bag were itemized by the police as ...

Sailor Alex recounts his experience of being arrested in Tarrafal de Santiago, Cabo Verde, under circumstances he claim were misunderstood. Three months prior, ...

We're under way on our passage from Dakar to Cabo Verde. Nearing the archipelago, I could see the difference in the ocean. This was Cape Verdean conditions. ...

Just hours away from sailing from Dakar, Senegal to Cabo Verde. We just need a engine starter, ignition, alternator and diesel engine philosophy. We board the ...

Arona and crew brought Simone the Perkins Diesel engine back home to Galopin via the beach and dinghy. He installed it just enough for us to go a give it a ...

We are into cosmetics now. Simone the Perkins diesel engine is tuned and ready for it’s beauty treatment. She will proudly wear the Perkins brand blue. ...

Doing a full diesel engine rebuild takes time, and money. Arona is diligently caring for Simone the Perkins 4108. As I take care of projects on Galopin while ...

The greatest diesel mechanic I have known throughout my travels is Arona. Here at the Dakar Yacht Club or CVD. He's been caring for my dear Simone, the Perkins ...

My boat Galopin and I are waiting for Simone, our Perkins diesel engine to have her full makeover by Arona, greatest shade tree mechanic I know. We’re living ...

After a brutal storm, a strange empty traditional boat has drifted very close to me and my boat. I later learn the boat has a sinister story. The storm has ...