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Sailing South Africa's wild coast
Join us for a thrilling family sailing adventure as we set off from Durban, South Africa, headed to East London, South Africa, navigating the unpredictable currents along East Africa's wild coast. This passage is no easy...
ROBBED IN DURBAN - sailing the world isn't always safe
Our sailing family is still moored in Durban, South Africa, excited to explore this incredible city - until disaster struck! Both Declan and Ivan robbed by a pickpocket after a rugby match, losing val...
SAILING INTO DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA | A family reunited
We have arrived inDurban, South Africa, docking at Point Marina & yacht club - a secure haven in the heart of the city. While Durban's downtown has seen better days, and exploring on foot is strongl...
BOAT LIFE to WILDLIFE | Sailing South Africas wild coast
After a challenging Mozambique Channel crossing, we've made landfall in South Africa! Before setting sail for Durban, we tackle essential oat jobs and take a break to experience an unforgettable saf...
FROM OCEAN CROSSING to BOAT WORK... the reality of sailing life
We made it to South Africa. After an incredible ocean crossing, we check into the country, experience some traditional South African food, and of course, start the never ending boat maintena...
MOZAMBIQUE TO SOUTH AFRICA - Fast sailing & Fierce winds
Join us The Cruising kiwis as we tackle the final stretch of the Mozambique Channel, sailing from Ling Linga, Mozambique to Richards Bay, South Africa! But we are not alone - our buddy boats, Sa...
In this episode we continue sailing along the glamorous French Rivera, visit Cannes, we almost hit a big whale and we find a beautiful anchorage just before we arrive to Monaco. We also ask ourselves are monohull sailors going to be extinct?
We are a midd...
STORM SURIVAL in REMOTE MOZAMBIQUE
A wild southerly buster hits while our family and other sailors take refuge in a remote Mozambique anchorage. As the storm rages, one boat begins to drag its anchor, leading to a dramatic rescue mission as sailors from t...
STORM CHASING in the MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL - Sailing to safety
Join us on our latest sailing adventure as we navigate the notorious Mozambique Channel, a challenging yet rewarding passage known for it's currents and powerful storms. In this episode, our sail...
SURVIVING the MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL calm seas, engine trouble and a stolen fishing line
The notorious sailing passage from Mayotte to South Africa through the Mozambique Channel is one of the most challenging stretches of water to navigate by sailboat. This ...
In this episode we start sailing the glamorous French Riviera, but wauw we got a surprise when approaching the jet-set town Saint-Trophé. But we also get some nice sails and enjoy the calm anchor life. In this video you will see many interesting sailboats...
Join me aboard a Beneteau 47.7 as we tackle offshore conditions 400 nautical miles north of Cartagena, Colombia, during a yacht delivery from Exuma, Bahamas. In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to heave-to in the wind and waves, offering crucia...
TROUBLED WATERS | SAILING MAYOTTE
Welcome back. This week our sailing family navigates the enchanting French island of Mayotte, nestled at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. Renowned for it's crystal-clear tropical waters and vibrant reefs, that ...
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Free Range Sailing teach us to live off the ocean in remote Australia
When Finn suddenly arrived on the boat...
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SAILING into DANGER: The Vulnerability of life at sea
When sailing across vast oceans, avoiding dangerous waters is our top priority. However, some destinations force us to navigate close to treacherous regions where risks are unavoidable. Watch as we fac...
SAILING into DANGER: Running dark through Mozambique's TREACHEROUS WATERS
We Embark on an unforgettable sailing adventure as our family yacht navigates the perilous waters of Northern Mozambique under the cover of darkness! In this episode, we brave one o...
In this episode we tackle our water pump problem ourselves but first we have to find a new pump luckily our friends that we had planned to met in Sete had a rental car and they where kind enough to drive us around to different chandleries. We also sail bet...
LEAVING | SAILING AFRICA
We are sailing to Mafia Island, near the southern boarder of Tanzania. We weighed anchor from Zanzibar in flat calm conditions, having left our hearts on the island.
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RUN AGROUND | SAILING
This week we purposefully run our sailboat aground, on mud flats off Zanzibar Island, for a race against the tide to get the sail drive oil seals changed before the incoming tide can sink the boat.
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HE WON, THIS IS BIG | Sailing Africa
Ivan arrives back on the boat for another slice of sailing life. Meanwhile in Boston, Massachusetts, Finn takes on the best in the world, in his first adventure on American soil and wins the greatest and biggest long-d...
SAILING to East Africa's SECRET ISLAND
What would you say if I told you there is an island close to Zanzibar, where few foreigners visit. This secret Island has pristine natural beauty, is rich in history, has clear oceans but lacks the hordes of tourists...
DO HARD THINGS | SAILING AFRICA
Toughness comes from embracing challenges and bouncing back if things don't go your way. It's about the space to make the right choice despite discomfort. This week Declan stepped into the ring for the first time. He challe...
Grounding a boat can happen to anyone, even the most experienced sailors. In this video, I’m showing you the essential technique of kedging off a reef—a lifesaving skill that can help you get your boat back afloat without waiting for rescue. Whether yo...
Our BOAT has a serious ELECTROLYSIS problem | Sailing Africa
Welcome back to our floating home, for those just joining tuning in, we are a sailing family, who set off from New Zealand six years ago with first three children, then two, then one, and right ...
In this episode we sail from Tonga to Vanuatu, with no chance of stopping in Fiji because of the dogs. So we show you what the reality of doing a passage like this is, including the highs and the lows.
SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged Lagoon 450 catamaran...
Welcome back, you join us, sailing our floating home south, mingling with the day trippers ferried out on tour boats from the mainland to explore the exotic tourqoise waters, islands and sandpits off south west Zanzibar. We are sightseeing our way towards ...
Welcome back, you join us, sailing our floating home south, mingling with the day trippers ferried out on tour boats from the mainland to explore the exotic tourqoise waters, islands and sandpits off south west Zanzibar. We are sightseeing our way towards ...
In this episode we sail 175 NM from Port Segur in Spain to Port Gruissan first to the sailing racing Mecca for Americas cup Barcelona but after that it´s time for us to leave Spain and we go right into the Mighty Lion of the Mediterranean Sea - Gulf de Le...
We have Cholera | SAILING ZANZIBAR
We are motor sailing our floating home, down the coast of Zanzibar. We spent a couple days in the Kendra beach area of Zanzibar replenishing our fruit and veggies. Now we are heading to Zanzibars historic capital Stone T...
Back on the SAILBOAT | Sailing Tanzania
We are back on the boat, sailing south down the Tanzanian coast towards the exotic, tropical island, Zanzibar. As the crow flies that's a distance of around 50 miles, a easy day sail, but with south easterly wind ...
SAILING FAMILY OVERWHELMING 72 hours with Tanzania's OLDEST TRIBE
Welcome back! If you are new here, we are a sailing family who have recently arrived in East Africa after crossing the Indian Ocean in our floating home. Today we find ourselves heading in...
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In this episode we hurry north towards Villanova Barcelona to see AC40 racing but on the way get som sporty waves turning our sidedeck into a river but we had time for a stop in a beautiful romantic anchorage before we continued to Puerto Roda de Barra nex...
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