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Sailing across the Cyclades in March – Cold, stormy & AMAZING! Winter / off season in Greece (Ep 14)
We finally launch Wishful Thinking in Leros, Greece, ready for our second sailing season. We're nervous about our launch as we've done lots of work below the waterline and found a leak after launching last year. Our friends (along with their cat, Chicho) i...
Have we Devolved? Exploring Delos, Ancient Greece
Step back in time to ancient Delos, a city that was once the financial hub and melting pot of various cultures and religions in Greece. Our detailed exploration delves into the rich history, magnificent architecture, and what life may have been like on thi...
Awesome BOAT UPGRADES and SPEARFISHING GEAR for our Sailing CIRCUMNAVIGATION | ep.36
We can not be more ecstatic with the upgrades and new additions to the boat! She is really turning into the ocean cruiser we've designed her to be! Craziest of all... we've done it all while on anchor in the middle of the Fort Lauderdale waterway! It's tim...
Powering up the PARTY! Holding up our MASSIVE Solar Array & Hard Top with a STRIPPER POLE? | ep.29
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New Crew Sailing in Greece!
Please welcome to the crew Ella! She is from the UK but has been travelling the world for the past 5 years inclduing Thailand and Vietnam but now she is with me sailing the Greek Islands. She flew into Santorini where I met up with her! Want to sail wit...
We’re building our NEW BOAT FLOORS on ANCHOR, Will our Measurements be ON POINT? | ep.20
The floors are starting to come together! We did the bulk of the cutting at our friends house, but lugging these VERY EXPENSIVE Teak and Holly floor boards back and forth with the dingy, to the truck, to the garage, and back to the boat the same way did no...
SALVAGED BOAT Refit: Installing LED Underwater LIGHTS and New RUDDER BEARINGS| ep.15
We are getting so close to finally splashing! Now that the big ticket items are taken care of, painting the topsides, it's time to address what's really important. Getting the rudder bearings installed as well as a few extra add on's. Want to order your o...
Can we SALVAGE our HURRICANE DAMAGED BOAT with NO Fiberglass experience… | Ep.11
This week we continue to grind into the boat load of projects we have to complete while we are in the yard. One of the major projects is fixing the hole in the side of the boat... Did you guys know such a small hole can become such a BIG PROBLEM!!! Well le...
TOP TEN GREEK SAILING BEACH: Koufonisi, Cyclades S2:Ep31
Sometimes in Boat Life it’s down to the captain to make the final call. Ross goes with his gut and changes our plan again! But where do we end up? In a little piece of paradise! AKA Koufonisi which is a beautiful greek island with incredible crystal cle...![Island Hopping [Ep.20] Sailing Greece – Kythnos to Milos – SV CUBA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mQvrEH1tu04/maxresdefault.jpg)
Island Hopping [Ep.20] Sailing Greece – Kythnos to Milos – SV CUBA
Join us in this week’s episode (Sailing Around the World & Island Hopping), as we leave the island of Kythnos in Greece and attempt to sail to Mykonos. But the wind keeps changing and therefore our sailing route changes. If you like to be part of ou...
THE HARDEST THING ABOUT SAILING LIFE (Saying Goodbye) • S2:Ep30
In this BOAT LIFE episode , we share some home truths about the reality of living & working onboard before wrapping up our visit at ios island - we then sail for south Naxos where a little miracle happens! Leave us a comment & If your new here ple...![BOAT LIFE: Sailing the Cyclades in our Beneteau [Ep.19] Greek island of Kythnos – Sailing SV CUBA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7FoApa44efs/maxresdefault.jpg)
BOAT LIFE: Sailing the Cyclades in our Beneteau [Ep.19] Greek island of Kythnos – Sailing SV CUBA
#sailing #boatlife In this week’s episode of SV CUBA, we are sailing the Cyclades in our Beneteau Oceanis 461 Clipper and end up mooring in the Greek island of Kythnos, where we realized the anchorage is packed with charter boats. If you like to be par...
Investigating an Abandoned Mine on the Greek Island of Serifos
We sail through the Greek Cyclades Islands to Serifos where we discover and abandoned mine and proceed to explore the ruins. Thanks you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this video. Tap my link to get a 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D3K2 &...
Sailing with Beautiful women in Greece
We sailed from Mykonos to the lower cyclades islands in much better weather this time and explored the island of Koufonisi @MANSCAPED is the perfect gift for Father's Day! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with my promo code “DOODLES20” at https://mnscpd.com...
SAILING 101: NEVER GET TOO COMFORTABLE! (our scariest sailing experience to date) S2:Ep29
In this episode, Laura's anxiety peaks as Ross tests the limits of our sailing life…then things get real & Mother Nature shows up to truly test our tenacity! We’d love to hear what you think of this raw and real experience so please leave your per...
Living Our Best Life & Skinny Dips at Sunset. Ios Island, Greece • S2Ep28
Hello Everyone and Welcome Join us on our sailing adventure to magical Ios island - famed for nudist beaches, crystal clear waters, beachside pool bars and rock jumping. Boat life isn’t always a dream though so watch out for the cliffhanger ending! If ...
BOAT LIFE: POOR SEAMANSHIP? Tell us what you think! Sailing Schoinousa Island, Greece • S2:Ep27
In this Sailing/Boat Life episode there’s dramas, spearfishing & sailing in a dose of real-life at sea. After some questionable poor seamanship our faith in humanity is restored by a random act of kindness on the beautiful island of Schoinousa. Anot...
GLASSY SAILING IN THE GREEK ISLANDS & Diving a WW2 Plane Wreck! • S2:Ep26
In this Sailing episode, we take a "sexy" sail for the remote island of Iraklia, Greece….it really was one of our most special & amazing sailing experiences…hence why we always call them ‘sexy sails’! We then arrive at the secluded island (Ira...
OFF GRID SAILING HEAVEN. Moments living on a BOAT are all about • S2:Ep25
In this BOAT LIFE / SAILING episode, we set the Greek island scene from the sky, the land, under the water and on it. Starting with exploring Antiparos, Greece - we share with you all the ingredients that keep us connected in this amazing thing called lif...
Greek Boat Life: IT’S NOT ALWAYS SUNSHINE & SAILING! • S2:EP24
Hi Guys! In this Sailing Episode, we begin BOAT LIFE on Paros Island, where we explore the port of Parikia and our anchorage nearby. Laura enjoys a BoatFit Bikini Workout, Josh has a swimming challenge with spectators to dance/cheer him on and we shoot so...
BOAT LIFE: SAILING Delos to…..??? S2:Ep23
Hi Guys! In this Sailing Episode, we begin BOAT LIFE in Rineia - Delos whilst sitting out the notorious & relentless Meltemi wind. We relax & enjoy this secluded island for a few days whilst deciding which Greek Island to set sail for next. Ross...
BOAT LIFE: MYKONOS Island – we anchor at SUPER PARADISE BEACH! • S2:EP21
Hi Guys! In this Sailing Episode, we begin BOAT LIFE in MYKONOS and start to explore this famous island. All before the sexy bikini's come out to play and the beats begin at our anchorage - Super Paradise Beach! Be sure to watch to the end for more of th...
Impactful TRUTH Learned while Sailing to Explore GREECE | BOAB 202
Did you know about this impactful TRUTH? On the 18th of Oct. 2021, I learned something from Judy @svfairisle that forever changed the way I communicate with others! If you've been holding back I hope this video give you the confidence to SPEAK UP and kn...
What boat do we most lust over? | Part 1 | Q&A | Sailing Merewether
A sneaky Q&A’s for everyone today! We receive all our questions from our lovely patrons who make it all possible. We can’t thank you enough. We’ll hopefully be doing a Q&A for the public to ask some questions in the near future. Cheers legen...
Dodging CORAL heads, looking for PEARLS: Atoll Action| Ep 88 | Sailing Merewether
This week we sail to another anchorage in the atoll Raroia, we visit a pearl farm and learn all about the black gold in the ocean. As we pick up anchor we share with you our trusty hand signals, we try to avoid yelling at etch other at all times ;) I take ...
Ep.85 We visit the island of Koufanisi – Carl and Jenny
In this episode we visit the island of Koufanisi, a beautiful island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean sea, Greece. We spend a night in an amazing bay on the North East of the island but then move to the town bay as strong winds are forecast and the fir...
SAILING LIFESTYLE: It’s not all beaches and bikinis! A very REAL week onboard our 38ft sailboat home
A very real week onboard Hot Chocolate, without the beaches and bikinis! We show you what the sailing lifestyle is really like! Emily makes some new cockpit cushions on a budget and Adam goes on a washing adventure! Thanks to everyone for your support ...
Ep.82 Spruce up and boat party in Schoinousa – Carl and Jenny
In this episode we get a spruce up and a boat party in Schoinousa on a friends boat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you found it informative or entertaining please give it a thumbs ...
An AWESOME SAIL: Greek Island Hopping In The Cyclades
An awesome sail in the Cyclades. We go Greek island hopping and find the perfect place to spend the night at anchor. Thanks to everyone for your support - like and subscribe if you enjoyed :) and below are some more ways you can support the making of the...
Birthday UNDER THE STARS in a SECLUDED ANCHORAGE:Sailing to the Greek island Serifos in the Cyclades
We celebrate Emily's birthday under a sky full of stars in a secluded anchorage on the Greek island of Serifos in the Cyclades. It was magical, and we hope we've managed to capture some of it for you! Thanks to everyone for your support - like and subscr...
Ep.78 We continue our exploration of Delos – Carl and Jenny
In this episode we continue to explore the Greek Cyclades island of Delos, the birthplace of the God's Apollo and Artemis. We explain a little bit more about the history of this fascinating place. Use the index below to navigate to the different chapters. ...
Ep.77 Paros, Naxos and Delos with friends aboard – Carl and Jenny
In this episode we have friends aboard and head off from Paros to Naxos for a quick stop over. We then set sail for the historic island of Delos where we explore the ruins. 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Welcome aboard 01:25 - Sailing 02:33 - Walk around Naxos 03:...
Ep.76 Amorgos – Breakdowns and Ship wrecks – Carl and Jenny Sailing
In this episode we visit the island of Amorgos in the Cyclades. We hire a scooter and visit the Chora. After a trip round the island the scooter we have hired breaks down in the middle of nowhere! We eventually get a replacement brought out to us and go di...
Ep.70 We sail to Paros and go exploring the island – Carl and Jenny
In this episode we sail to the beautiful island of Paros. We then head off on a tour around the island and explore the beautiful town of Naoussa before ferrying across to Anti-Paros. Come along. -------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep.68 Water pump impeller failure! – Carl and Jenny
In this episode we are just about to leave a remote anchorage when the impeller on our engine fails. See what we have to do! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you found it informative ...
Sailing Greek Islands, Visiting the Dodecanese, Cyclades, Peloponnese and Ionian in a Week! Ep51
In our last travel blog we sailed through a storm into Folegandros so we decided to stay a while - to let the storm pass! - and travel inland to visit the main town... and what a gem! But having spent too long in Turkey we needed to get through Greece and...
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