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All Hands on Deck! Family Night Sailing | S4 E29
All Hands on Deck! Family Night Sailing... Sporty winds, shifting sails, and a ship close on our heels — this episode shows the reality of family night sailing as all hands are called to the bow. From quiet island stops to overnight passages, we’re wo...
Perkins Engine Is With The Master Mechanic | & I’m Alone With The Storms In Dakar Senegal | S7 Epsd2
This is Africa. I sailed over 450nm to come and have the one person I trust with my engine. Master Mechanic Arona. Galopin and I are looking forward to some good downpours to wash all the sticky off of us. And Simone the Perkins engine is with Master Mech...
Safer at Sea? What Island Life Can Teach Us | S4 E28
Safer at Sea? What Island Life Can Teach Us People often think the ocean is the scary part — storms, sharks, and big waves. But this week we found out that sometimes the real lessons come on land. From motorbike rides and cultural surprises to unexpecte...
Taking Out Perkins 4108 Engine At Our Mooring To The Beach To Be Rebuilt | Sailing Africa | S7 Epsd1
Welcome to Season 7 of Winded Voyage. This is sailing Africa. And it starts by doing big time maintenance on my dear Galopin. Most notably the Perkins 4108 engine. We sailed here from Cabo Verde when the engine was showing it's aches and pains. So as soon ...
This Is Sailing Africa | Where Few Sailors Dare Go | Winded Voyage Season 7 | Trailer
This is is the only sailing channel that dares to sail Africa. Curently in Dakar Senegal getting ready to embark on an epic journey sailing around Africa, starting with West Africa. Some say it’s The Best Sailing Channel on YouTube! Agree or disagree, m...
Got A Pigeon Voyager 150nm From Land | Solo Sailing From Cabo Verde To Senegal Africa | S6 Epsd 130
I had patched a leak in my engine cooling system. Sailed under spinnaker. Got through a squall and heavy rain. So far this journey was what sailing is all about. Then out of the blue sky lands a pigeon on Galopin. He spent the night aboard and as we got cl...
Paradise Isn’t Always Gentle | S4 E27
From a moody outboard to unexpected wipeouts, life at sea doesn’t always run smoothly. In this episode, we discover a pristine spot that quickly became one of our favourites — with epic waves, underwater surprises, and a black eye that proved paradise ...
No Engine, No Wind, The Spi & A Storm | Extreme Conditions From Cabo Verde To Senegal | S6 Epsd 129
Since Wendy left, I decide to head to Dakar Senegal for boat maintenance. And it was a good decision, but one that required some Mc Gyver ingenuity to patch things up on the engine which had sprung a leak in the cooling system. No engine is not a problem w...
Hidden Dangers – Not What You’d Expect | S4 E26
From above, this anchorage looked like pure paradise — turquoise water, lush green shores, glassy waves. But not all dangers are on the horizon. Some are hidden… and not what you’d expect. In this episode, we repair a snapped surfboard with whatever...
I’m A Freaking Genius | How I solve Problems On My Boat | Island Sailing In Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 128
Things seem to go wrong at the wrong time. And that's when you have to find a solution. Because there are no problems, only solutions. I manage to steer Galopin without the autopilot. Later I fix the problem without the proper parts. Pay tribute to Wendy,...
Risk vs Return – When Surfing Remote Waves Gets Real | S4 E25
Surfing remote waves is one of the best parts of living on a boat—but it comes with its fair share of calculated risks. This episode, a snapped leg rope sends Dad’s board into the coral rocks, sparking a rescue mission over sharp lava ledges. There are...
Wendy’s Last Swim On Boa Vista | & Celebrating 50 years Of Cape Verde’s Independence | S6 Epsd 127
Cabo Verde celebrated 50 years of independence this year. And we joined in the celebrations with music, dance and drink. Then we show how we do laundry here as live aboard sailors. And Wend has one last swim in the bay before we sail off. Wendy will soon b...
The Snake Saga – It Kept Coming Back! | S4 E24
What was meant to be a quiet stop for small waves and simple boat life turned into an unforgettable showdown. When an unexpected intruder slithered aboard—not once, not twice, but three times—we had no choice but to face it head-on. From surf sessions...
Anchors & Anchoring | How I Adapted My Gear For Conditions On Boa Vista, Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 126
When sailing around Cabo Verde islands you will mostly be at anchor. There are many amazing places to drop the hook. And almost all are somewhat perilous. So be prepared and ready to adapt to the situation. And check that your anchor and chain are well pla...
From Fee Debacle to Daily Rhythm | S4 E23
What started with confusion over anchoring fees quickly turned into something more familiar — finding our family rhythm in a brand new spot. After dealing with paddling locals, unclear payments, and a bit of drama, we finally settled into daily life: sch...
The Whale Whisperer | & The Mermaid In Waiting On Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 125
Eduardo, the Indiana Jones of whale research. We met just before Covid as he was sailing from Cabo Verde to search the archipelago and beyond to study marine mammals. And now we meet again. The sailing world is actually small. Discover Maktub, the whale re...
Kale, Coconuts, Bananas & the Freedom to Stay a Little Longer | S4 E22
We didn’t plan to stay long… but this anchorage had other ideas. Tucked away off a wild little island, we slowed down, settled in, and stretched our stay by living off what we could find — coconuts, bananas, and a bunch of fresh greens from a genero...
The Tragic Loss Sailor Of Bruno | He Vanished From His Boat At Boa Vista, Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 124
His catamaran anchored next to mine shortly after I anchored in the beautiful bay on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde. I was happy he was there so I sent him a message. He will never see it. The next day local friends who had brought the boat there informed m...
Getting Into The Local Groove Of Boa Vista, Cabo Verde | & Accepting The Pain | S6 Epsd 123
We get into the local feel of Boa Vista by visiting an old Portuguese fort on the island next to us. Wendy gets into her mermaid mood. We go eat in town so that Wendy can get pierced like a proper pirate. And end up at our favorite beach spot 00:00 Intro ...
City Mission: Visa Runs, Drones & Big City Treats | S4 E21
After weeks off-grid, it was time to hit the big smoke. In this episode, we head into Padang, West Sumatra — our first major city in ages — on a fast-paced mission to restock, repair, and renew. From replacing our drone and sourcing gas fittings, to t...
Where Sand Dunes Kiss The Ocean | & Laid Back Attitude Of Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 122
No stress, except for the wind. It gave us quite a scare when we were trying to get to shore in the dinghy. We managed, but had to be towed in. Which allowed us to eat and check in with the police. The next days were perfect to go explore the dunes, beache...
Just Another Week at Anchor: Tattoos & Takeaways Included | S4 E20
What started as a chill week anchored near one of Indonesia’s best surf breaks quickly turned into something else entirely… From catching coconuts and chasing waves, to diesel maintenance, squid fishing, and an impromptu onboard tattoo session — thi...
Pain For Us Pleasure For Others | How We Live Aboard & Deal With The Cabo Verde Winds | S6 Epsd 121
Good times were had in Santa Maria with our friend Mariza, and now it's time to sail to another island. We head south and downwind. Conditions are good, but straight downwind is a challenge in Atlantic swell. But we get there pretty quickly and have to anc...
Remote Realities: Paradise and the Problems | S4 E19
Living remote isn’t always postcard-perfect. This episode, we leave our quiet anchorage and head deeper into Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands — chasing surf, fresh food, and, hopefully, a full propane bottle. We get lucky with waves and local fruit trade...
What’s Rocking The Boat? | Giant Fish, Fast Sailing & Girls Rocking The Boat | S6 Epsd 120
It's a sailing video for many tastes. You'll see giant Marlin fish. Fast downwind sailing and boat get's a rockin' at the not so cool anchorage at Cabo Verde's most popular destination. Santa Maria. For us, the best thing about Santa Maria is our coolest f...
Remote Sailing: Fix Or Fail | S4 E18
This episode, we’re pushing further along remote West Sumatra when — surprise! — the mainsail webbing breaks, the trampoline lines snap, and the generator decides to have a holiday. With no marinas, no sail loft, and only what we have onboard, it’s...
1 Sober Girl & 2 Drunken Sailors | Drinking & Sailing Island To Island In Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 119
Is it OK to sail and drink? On my boat it is. We set sail for the island of Sal 130nm miles away in fantastic sailing conditions with a crew of three on a Jeanneau SunFizz 40. A Frenchman and sailing teacher, beautiful Wendy and myself, captain of the sail...
Anchored Beside an Active Volcano – Sailing Indonesia | S4 E17
In this episode we sail to one of the most famous volcanoes in the world — Krakatoa, an active volcano in Indonesia that changed history with its eruption in 1883. But getting there wasn’t exactly smooth sailing… From dodging storms off the coast of...
We’re Taking The Plunge | Last Preparations Before Setting Sail With Wendy & Friend | S6 Epsd 118
Last minute preparations before setting sail around the Cabo Verde Islands. One of our goals is to find the mermaid inside Wendy. She's not a good swimmer. So we're setting off to Sal and Boa Vista where the waters are turquoise and beaches golden. But bef...
This Is Why We Have a Boat | Remote Surf, No One Around | S4 E16
🌴 We sailed to a remote island chasing rumours of perfect waves… and found exactly what we were looking for. This episode takes you deep off the beaten track — to a quiet anchorage, jungle-fringed beaches, and empty surf breaks with no one else arou...
Sailing Life Begins: Our First Days Living Aboard with Baby | Sailing Sunday VLOG 284
We're BACK on the Boat and sailing to the Bahamas in this weeks latest sailing vlog! 🌊⛵ After months of road-tripping across America and tackling life on land, we’ve finally made the big move back sailing on the water on our boat SV Sunday. This ...
DAY IN THE LIFE | A Sailing with Six Minisode 😃
🟡 BONUS MINISODE This 15-minute “day in the life” special was filmed while we were anchored in Nusa Lembongan—full of sunshine, routines, and the not-so-glamorous side of boat life. It doesn’t follow the usual episode timeline (we just released...
The Drunken Swede | Plus 1 Drunken Swiss Equals 2 Drunk Sailors In Cabo Verde, Africa | S6 Epsd 117
It takes a Swede and a Swiss to make two drunken sailors. We say say see you to our friend Henric who is flying back to Sweden with his girl for a year of work. Too much good times in Cabo Verde. As well, we get Galopin ready to sail with Wendy. 00:00 Int...
Remote Sailing With Kids: Jungle Anchorages & Ocean Miles | S4 E15
We’re back at sea! This episode follows our family as we sail over 700 nautical miles along the remote southern coast of Java. With the trade winds finally starting to fill in, we make the most of our first real opportunity to head further west through I...
Absolutely Floored | Fixin’ My Boat’s Floor & Living In Mindelo, Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 116
We're getting my boat ready to sail. Wendy and I are doing a job on the floor and I've received my stay which I'll install when I find someone to get up on the mast. On my travels in town, I meet a friend with a restored classic beauty. We move Galopin to ...
BALI By Sailboat: Safe Harbour for Essential Repairs | S4 E14
We sail into Bali — but not for the beaches or Bintangs. This episode is all about boat life reality: tackling essential repairs on our Yamaha SD50 saildrives in a murky harbour that’s more grit than glamour. Bali might be a dream for tourists, but for...
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