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INJURED AT SEA – LANDFALL at REMOTE ST HELENA ISLAND after 11 DAYS AT SEA
INJURED AT SEA - LANDFALL at REMOTE ST HELENA ISLAND after 11 DAYS AT SEA After 11 days and over 1,200 nautical miles sailing across the South Atlantic Ocean from Namibia, we finally reach St Helena, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. ...
Dropping Anchor in a Lightening Storm⚡️ | Sailing Sunday VLOG 291
This week’s video is a raw, unfiltered look at what sailing really looks like when a storm rolls in out of nowhere — and you’re trying to make it to safe harbour with a baby onboard. It's the kind of moment that reminds us why preparation matters…...
ROWED THE ATLANTIC 28 YEARS AGO – now it’s time to go sailing the Atlantic
SAILING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN 28 YEARS AFTER ROWING ACROSS IT We're crossing the Atlantic Ocean, but for Rob, this isn't his first time. 28 years ago, he won the inaugural Atlantic Rowing Race, rowing 3000 miles from the Canary Islands to Barbados. Now, he'...
LEAVING AFRICA SAILING THE ATLANTIC TO St HELENA
Leaving Africa for a remote mid-Atlantic rock aka St Helena In this episode, we leave the shores of Namibia behind and set off on the first leg of our biggest ocean adventure yet - a 1240 mile sail to the remote island of St Helena. This tiny volcanic out...
Which Rig Is BEST for Bluewater Sailing?
In this video, I break down the real-world pros and cons of masthead rigs vs fractional rigs for offshore sailing. This isn’t just theory—I’ve sailed almost 100,000 nautical miles on both, in storms, trade winds, and dead calms. You’ll learn: Whic...
NEAR COLLISION SAILING BLIND in FOG
NEAR COLLISION SAILING BLIND in FOG This week, we continue our journey up Namibia's Skeleton Coast, navigating 50 fog-filled miles to Wallis Bay, our final anchorage in Africa before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Sailing this coast is never easy but sailin...
BUILDING MORE USABLE LIVING SPACE on our SAILBOAT before Sailing to the Arctic! – Ep 238
Join us as we tackle one of our biggest DIY boat projects yet: sewing and installing a full canvas enclosure on our custom aluminum sailboat! In this episode, we walk you through the entire process — from choosing the right marine-grade materials to patt...
OFF GRID SAILING THE REMOTE SKELETON COAST – And then it rained in the driest place on earth – Pt 1
OFF GRID SAILING THE REMOTE SKELETON COAST - And then it rained in the driest place on earth! This week, we sail north along Namibia's Skeleton Coast, One of the most remote and unforgiving stretches of Africa's Atlantic coastline. There's no cell signal,...
ABANDONED TOWN BURIED BY SAND – SAILING AFRICA’s DIAMOND COAST
ABANDONED TOWN BURIED BY SAND - SAILING AFRICA's DIAMOND COAST Set sail with us along Namibia's mysterious and rugged Diamond coast - a place where ghost towns rise from the desert sands, seals outnumber people, and boat jobs never end. This week's adve...
Offshore Readiness: Captain German Guide to Prepare Yacht for Ocean Transition
Tune into 'The Offshore Log' for this vital episode, "Offshore Readiness: Captain German Guide to Prepare Yacht for Ocean Transition." Discover how to meticulously prepare your yacht for any significant ocean voyage. This episode features invaluable, pract...
SAILING AFRICA’S FORGOTTEN COAST with OUR SUPERYACHT CREW
SAILING AFRICA'S FORGOTTEN COAST with OUR SUPERYACHT CREW We are sailing into the unknown - again. From Cape Town to Luderitz, Namibia. This weeks passage takes us through the eerie fog and icy stillness of Africa's Skeleton Coast, a stretch so remote e...
Offshore Sailboat Prep: Essential Systems & Tips for Long Voyages | Captain German Exploring
Planning a long-distance offshore passage on your sailboat? 👉 Want to join our adventures? Subscribe now: https://youtube.com/@CaptainGermanExploring In this detailed guide, Captain German Exploring shares his essential tips and real-life experience on...
My Catamaran Split in Half 100 Miles Offshore. Here’s How We Survived.
Get my book here: http://bethecaptain.com/ I've shared pieces of this story before, but never the whole experience—until now. This is the true account of the night my catamaran literally ripped itself in half, 100 miles offshore in the Pacific Ocean, an...
Essential Sail Repair Kit for Ocean Sailing
Never cross an ocean without a sail repair kit! Be ready to stitch or patch any rip—especially with special adhesive tape for lightweight sails. Must-have gear for safe offshore sailing.
Why I Choose Hard Antifouling for My Sailboat?
Hard antifouling or soft? Here’s why I always pick the hard type to protect my hull for long-distance ocean sailing. Pro tips from real offshore experience!![THE most REMOTE Sailing in the Pacific Ocean – Off Grid Living for ONE MONTH [Ep. 185]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jvoDLAhYmRI/maxresdefault.jpg)
THE most REMOTE Sailing in the Pacific Ocean – Off Grid Living for ONE MONTH [Ep. 185]
We hit speeds of up to 12 knots, battle isolation, and embrace the beauty and challenges of true remote sailing. 🌴⛵ From wild ocean passages to anchoring in untouched paradise, this is the sailing adventure you've been waiting for. Don’t miss the e...
ROBBED AGAIN! and a visit to PRISON – OUR FINAL DAYS SAILING SOUTH AFRICA
ROBBED AGAIN! and a visit to PRISON - OUR FINAL DAYS SAILING SOUTH AFRICA We're back aboard in spectacular, windswept Hout Bay, Cape Town, wrapping up our sailing adventure through South Africa with joy, chaos, and some bittersweet goodbyes. Rob returns ...
Big Seas! Transatlantic Crossing | Ep 261
This time on Distant Shores we're in the Cape Verde Islands off the African Coast and setting our sails for the Caribbean over 2000 miles away. There are many other vessels getting ready to cross the Atlantic Ocean and we see some of these on the crossing....
Back Onboard! – Living With The Tide
Welcome aboard! After a couple of years away, we're back on YouTube with a new boat, a new camera – but the same silly crew. Our previous adventures followed the restoration of Morna, our beautiful 100-year-old gaff ketch. Sadly, after many experienced ...
AN UNEXPECTED DETOUR – WHEN SAILING PLANS MEET REAL LIFE
AN UNEXPECTED DETOUR - WHEN SAILING PLANS MEET REAL LIFE We finally sail into Cape Town after crossing the Indian Ocean and rounding the legendary Cape of Good Hope - one of the most iconic sailing passages in the world. But just as we reach safe harbour...
Atlantic Crossing Guide: Offshore Weather Routing 102
Grab the SIGNED FIRST EDITION of my new book "Be The Captain" before it’s gone! https://bethecaptainbook.com If you've ever wondered how to cross the Atlantic from the US to Europe - here's your vid. I break down everything you'll need to know to reall...
Bluewater Sailboat, DONT BUY ONE
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ESCAPING KNYSNA – SAILING OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST FEARED HARBOUR ENTRANCE
ESCAPING KNYSNA - SAILING OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST FEARED HARBOUR ENTRANCE After an unforgettable stopover in beautiful Knysna Lagoon, it's time to untie the lines and take om the Knysna Heads once again - only this time, we're heading out. With tide, s...
SAILING KNYSNA after the SCARIEST WILD HEADS ENTRANCE
LIFE ON THE INSIDE - EXPLORING KNYSNA AFTER THAT WILD ENTRANCE After our dramatic entrance through the legendary Knysna Heads, we finally get a chance to catch our breath inside the stunning Knysna Lagoon. In this episode, we explore the calm waters and ...
Sailing Across the Pacific Ocean – Final 4000 Mile Crossing Aboard Yacht MUSHU
👉 Want to see how we film our sailing life from above? Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainGermanExploring 🎉 WE DID IT! After 4000 miles and countless unforgettable moments, we’ve completed our Pacific Ocean crossing aboard sailing yach...
SAILING the WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS HARBOUR ENTRANCE
SAILING the WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS HARBOUR ENTRANCE We sailed our live aboard family yacht into South Africa's out dangerous harbour entrance, the legendary Knysna Heads, on a cold, foggy and squally day. With disability low and 25knots of wind hitting jus...
Sailing the CANARY ISLES with a home built wind-vane
Jump on board with us with extra content AND ad-free videos ~ Support our Production▸patreon.com/SailingMaalie Exploring the Canary Islands by boat, the best way to discover the hidden corners of this archipelago! The trade winds remain consistent and w...
EP 151 STORM IN CALABRIA · Anchored in Scilla as Thunderstorms Hit the Messina Strait
🌊 Join us on a real-life sailing adventure! ⛵ Full & uncensored episodes to experience life at sea, just as it is. 🎬 Watch all our movies on → https://www.lavidaavela.org 🌍Subscribe and be part of the journey -- In this new episode, we cr...
OUR FINAL PASSAGE SAILING SOUTH AFRICA’S WILD COAST
OUR FINAL PASSAGE SAILING SOUTH AFRICA'S WILD COAST In this unforgettable episode, we sail our final passage along South Africa's legendary wild coast - but today, the seas are calm and the wind id kind, giving us time to reflect on this incredible stretc...
Sailing full time, how to get experience
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Sailing Delivery Sint Maarten
Patreon really helps me keep the channel going, for only 10 per month you get full access to my private members area with thousands of other members just like you looking to get on the water sooner than later in the most cost effective manner possible. htt...
Ep 98 Visit to the mini country Monaco and whale encounter at night sail to Corsica 4K
In this episode we begin with a walk on the famous Montecarlo race track and a slower pace visit to Monacos Oceanographic museum before it´s time for to leave the Riviera and set sails toward Corsica where the dramatic feeling went from 0 to 100 when Gitt...
Ep 150 CATCHING OUR DREAM, Mediterranean Sea · Special Episode · Sardinia, Cala Luna & Mount Etna
We sail the east of Sardinia and discovered Capo Comino, with white sand dunes where we anchored near the wreck of a Corsair F4U plane sunk during World War II. Then we crossed the Gulf of Orosei towards Cala Luna, a true gem of the Mediterranean. Through ...![Unbelievable Discoveries on a Remote Pacific Atoll – Sailing to Wotje, Marshall Islands [Ep. 178]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5j_ccawps8k/maxresdefault.jpg)
Unbelievable Discoveries on a Remote Pacific Atoll – Sailing to Wotje, Marshall Islands [Ep. 178]
Join us aboard Sailing Sweet Ruca as we explore remote Wotje Island in the Pacific, where dangerous secrets and hidden WWII relics and still lurk above and blow the surface. From rusted bunkers hidden in the jungle, airplane wrecks in crystall blue water, ...
SOLO SAILING 25,000m NON-STOP UNASSISTED IN WORLD’S SMALLEST YACHT
SOLO SAILING 25,000m NON-STOP UNASSISTED IN WORLD'S SMALLEST YACHT Would you sail around the world in a boat smaller than your bedroom? We just met an incredible young South African sailor attempting a world first - a non-stop circumnavigation in the smal...
FASTEST SAILING EVER on the WILD COAST to EAST LONDON SOUTH AFRICA
WILD COAST SAILING | Making the most of East London SOUTH AFRICA Welcome back, join us as we make the most of our time in East London, South Africa! After completing Part 1 of our sail down the Wild East Coast of Africa, we're taking a short break to rest...
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