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OFF THE WATER AND INTO THE FIGHT : A RACE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
OFF THE WATER AND INTO THE FIGHT : A RACE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING This episode is different, but it's one we had to share. It's not about sailing, but it's about boats, and every bit about the spirit of adventure, family and defying the odds. Our eldest son Finn raced at Henley Royal...
We Left in the Wrong Weather… Then Ripped Our Sail!
What started as a simple passage from Saint Kitts to Guadeloupe quickly turned into one of our more stressful sails. With winds stronger and angles tighter than forecasted, we made the mistake of flying our Code 55—and paid the price. A loud snap, a torn sail, and a lot of lessons learned. After th...
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. But just before landfall, disaster strikes. ...
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… and also why sailing with a baby adds a whole ...
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's trading oars for sails as w...
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 outpost in the middle of the most isolated inha...
BVI Bound! The Next Leg of Our Southbound Sailing Adventure
After picking up long-awaited spare parts in the US Virgin Islands, we leave Honeymoon Bay behind and set sail for the British Virgin Islands—our next stop on the journey south to Grenada for hurricane season. Our first destination: Norman Island, where we blow off some steam at the infamous floati...
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: Which rig performs better offshore—and why The surprisin...
We Finally Made It! 1,051 Nautical Miles to Saint Thomas 🌊⛵
After 7 days and 2 hours at sea, we finally made landfall in Saint Thomas! This was our longest passage yet — and our first without extra hands on deck — so we’re incredibly proud to have safely navigated 1,051 nautical miles as a family. Along the way, we battled rough seas and squalls, replaced a ...
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 sailing in dense fog is no joke. With no rada...
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 patterning, sewing, and installing our cockpit enc...
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, no wifi, and no safety net -...
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 adventure begins aboard as Rob is...
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, practical experience from Cap...
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 early sailors called it the Gates o...
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: In this detailed guide, Captain German Exploring shares his essential tips and real-life experience on how to properly prepare a sailboat for offshore sailing. Discover crucial insights on wha...
My Catamaran Split in Half 100 Miles Offshore. Here’s How We Survived.
Get my book here: 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, and how my girlfriend and I managed to survive against incredible o...
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_webp/jvoDLAhYmRI/mqdefault.webp)
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 epic journey, breathtaking drone shots, and rea...
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 from New Zealand, after an emotional, o...
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. Mindelo is a great point of departure ...
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 boat builders came to take a look, it bec...