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MODERN NAVIGATION HACKS – SwT 160 – Bonus episode sharing how I use old tools in a new way
Hope you enjoy this short bonus episode where I reveal another modern navigation hack. Wifi on a sailing boat is so much more than wasting time on social media. It's safety and navigation for some of us. And I love to share the new doors this tech opens for average sailors. Lots of misundersta...
SAILING SOLO 1500 NAUTICAL MILES NONSTOP PART 1 of 2 – SwT 159 – Revealing more secrets
BE FREE is setting sail towards the Kingdom of Tonga. This is a 1500 nautical miles nonstop solo sailing adventure and the longest I have sailed solo in the last 2 years. My previous long-distance solo sailing was 1300 miles nonstop from Martinique to Panama, not 1200 as I said. This time it's ...
BIG CHANGES IN MY FUTURE PLANS – SwT 158 – At least both autopilots are now fixed!
Big changes in my onward route planning. Originally I aimed for Australia as the place to spend the cyclone season this year, however, lots of research shows me this will be way too expensive at the moment. The main reason is my budget for the Pacific is taking a huge hit after the lightning damage...
LEWMAR STEERING REPAIR – SwT 157 – Preparing BE FREE for the next BIG jump
SO HAPPY TO HAVE MY STEERING FIXED! Huge load off my shoulders now. If you have LEWMAR onboard you might have a problem. At least you should inspect your steering quadrants and couplings. The quality is shockingly poor, but thankfully I finally got my hands on the new quadrant and can fix my LEWMAR ...
SHE IS LEAVING – SwT 156 – Sailing to Tahiti to say good bye for now
This is probably the most difficult and hardest episode I have ever made, still, it needed to be done. After almost 9 months onboard sharing the adventure of our life this amazing person is now leaving BE FREE and flying back home. We discussed several options but landed on this as the best solution...
COULD THIS BE THE END? SwT 155 – Challenges in the most beautiful part of the amazing Fakarava
In this episode, we try to enjoy the beauty of the southern part of Fakarava. But there are some dark clouds hanging above us, even though we definitely are in paradise. As we are getting closer to Tahiti we need to discuss our future and see if it's even possible for us to continue this advent...
BEAUTIFUL FAKARAVA – SwT 154 – EXPLORING THE PRETTIEST ATOLL IN THE PACIFIC
In this episode, we truly enjoy the beauty of Fakarava. Getting close encounters with lots of sharks and even finding time to just relax at one of the luxury resorts here. Fakarava is definitely among the more touristic atolls here in the South Pacific. But we love it! So beautiful and so crisp clea...
SAILING TO FAKARAVA – SwT 153 – Sailing to the most famous Pacific atoll in French Polynesia
In this episode, we set sail from Rangiroa to the Atoll famous for all the sharks that hang around there. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. There are no tidal tables to look at, so ...
IS THIS CHANNEL EVER CALM? – SwT 152- We almost ended up with a new puppy
In this episode, we enjoy Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. Ther...
WOW! THIS WAS WILD! – SwT 151- Spectacular sailing to Rangiroa
In this episode, we say goodbye to the beautiful Pacific atoll Ahe as we are sailing to Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water...
SERIOUS PROBLEMS IN PARADISE – SwT 150 Still trying to enjoy this South Pacific Atoll
In this episode, we explore more of what Ahe can offer before we prepare to set sail toward Rangiroa. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. There are no tidal tables to look at, so I u...
THIS IS A CHALLENGE | SwT 149 Secrets of entering a Pacific ATOL
In this episode, we explore more of what Nuku Hiva can offer before we set sail towards our first Pacific Atol. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create som serious challenges at the entrance. There is no tidal tables to look at...
EXPLORING NUKU HIVA – SwT 148 – THE SOCIAL SIDE OF SAILING LIFE WITH FRIENDS THAT MEETS AGAIN
In this episode, we explore more of what Nuku Hiva can offer. We go for a hike to a very beautiful bay with stunning scenery. This place is so beautiful we wanna sail around the island and spend a few days there. Again we see boats we have seen before and even meet up again with friends we said see ...
EPIC SAILING IN POLYNESIA! – SwT 147 – VISITING THE MARQUESIAN ISLAND NUKU HIVA
In this episode, we sail fast to Nuku Hiva in the Marquises (French Polynesia). French Polynesia is really amazing and we truly enjoy our stay here. Averaging 8,9 knots from anchorage to anchorage is pretty good knowing the total distance is 85 nautical miles. We already experienced how expensive fo...
TIME TO ENJOY! – SwT 146 – PLAYING WITH DOLPHINS IN TAHUATA (French Polynesia)
In this episode, we take a break from boat work to explore Tahuata in the Marquises (French Polynesia). Thauata is the neighbor island to Hiva Ova and is even a bit more exotic to us than Hiva Ova. Dolphins and gigantic manta rays, sharks and so much to discover. We do some hiking and even play with...
I MADE A BIG HOLE IN MY BOAT! – SwT 145 – AUTOPILOT REBUILD AND SETBACKS
In this episode, we are trying to modify the autopilot setup and address one of the problems that have been ongoing ever since I bought BE FREE. I know lots of you guys wanted more details so this video is more detailed than normal and even some animated illustrations to visualize things. Sailing is...
THEY CROSSED PACIFIC ON A RACING CRUISER – SwT 144 – Sailing to Hiva Ova in the Marqueses
In this episode, we are sailing to Hiva Ova to clear into French Polynesia. We soon discover we had not done our homework properly and got quite a surprise. Without a long stay visa we now only get 90 days here. Same rules for Schengen and EU citizens. We meet a Norwegian couple that has just cross...
WHAT HAPPENED? – SwT143 – OUR FIRST STOP IN POLYNESIA
After the anchor was down in Fatu Hiva not only were we greeted welcome by old friends, but were almost choked by how bad BE FREE was looking after all the water splash for so many days. We take an express tour of the island to the waterfall, enjoy local hospitality, and even do some trading for fru...
WE MADE IT! – SwT142 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 3 of 3
Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment when a long-lasting dream comes true and ...
CROSSING EQUATOR – SwT141 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 2 of 3
Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment when a long-lasting dream comes true and ...
CROSSING THE BIGGEST OCEAN – SwT140 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 1 of 2
Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment when a long-lasting dream comes true and ...![The #1 SAILING VIDEO You Will See Today! 700 Miles of FREEDOM [Ep. 59]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/ghXgb65VpPo/mqdefault.webp)
The #1 SAILING VIDEO You Will See Today! 700 Miles of FREEDOM [Ep. 59]
We set off on a 4 day voyage, southbound, across a rarely traveled part of the North Atlantic Ocean. We are as far away from everything, and as close true bluewater freedom on the sea as it gets! Suddenly, the radio crackles to life. Are we all alone out here? Something is approaching close by. Pira...
ANNOYING things about PRODUCTION BOATS! Small upgrades big difference – SwT 27
Thank you for watching! ANNOYING things about PRODUCTION BOATS! Small upgrades big difference I have learned so much about this beautiful island the weeks I have been here, and honestly, this Island has grown on me every time I have been here. There are not only bad things about the COVID situation....