We actually did it, we registered for ARC 2019 and we're going to cross the Atlantic on our Lagoon 52S. Not a big deal you think? For somebody who desperately wanted to see land at all times it's a major step. Now anything can happen. How did it get to thi...
We had a hard drive problem and thought we'd lost this footage, however after much perseverance we managed to get the hard drive working again.
In this episode we sail to Skala Loutron, spend some time with friends and have a couple of shopping trips to My...
In this episode we help to rescue a fellow boater, we do a couple of jobs aboard and we sit out a heavy rain storm.
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#soexciting #tomuchwork
We make a new back for the helm sit as the older one was very uncomfortable.
We show you how is life at the anchorage. We had some gusts and we loose one of the mooring lines, always something exciting happening.
Would you like to ...
#loveatsea #firstcrossing
Follow us on our journey across the Atlantic
As we are going to cross the Atlantic for the first time we are hoping that you would be enjoying us on the journey!
#disasteratsea #windgust
We arrive in Rubicon, Lanzarote and have one of the most difficult moorings ever. Under 39 knots of wind, one of the deck hands failed the warp on the quay and we were off. Very scary but we remained calm and we had no damage on t...
Greece proves why it's known as one of the best sailing areas of the world. In this part we sail in the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades before going through the Corinth Canal to the Northern Ionian Sea.
Summary of 2018 episode 75 - 85 showing the route we f...
#nopredictions #gusting
We cross from Portugal to the Canary Islands, we encounter a Severe Storm 11. Nothing was predicted, we were just caught out under way. Gusts of 57 knots and about 40 hours under 40 knots of constant wind. It was exhausting and Car...
Greece proves why it's known as one of the best sailing areas of the world. In this part we sail from Athens through the Cyclades to the Dodekanesos and back to the Saronic Sea.
Summary of the first 14 episodes of 2018 showing the route we followed with a...
#problems #bestuck
We have a scary moment coming back to the dingy when the tide went off, we nearly got stuck but we managed to get to Ocean Fox.
The currents going in and out of the inlets are so strong and confused that is a bit scary.
We enjoyed so mu...
#overnight #crossingthestraight
We depart Gibraltar for Portugal on an over night sail through the straights between Europe and Africa. We encounter some strong winds and waves .
We arrive and anchor at Culatra on the Portuguese coast close to Faro. We ...
#freebees #boatwork
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This is a technical video of the installation of a Water Maker Pro to Ocean Fox. You can follow the this step by step ...
For over 30 years, Wildwind in Greece has been the top holiday location for anyone who’s serious about sailing. Unique climatic conditions, the widest range of dinghies and catamarans in Europe, highly experienced instructors and a fun, laid-back atmosph...
#fromthesea #drivingtheboat
We are going up to the mast to instal our radar reflector.
We buy a new battery bank for Ocean Fox.
Very interesting how you have to cross the runaway to go to Spain. We went there to buy all the fittings to install the water ma...
Sailing in the Ionian Sea visiting the Shipwreck bay Zakynthos and the beautiful Turtle Island. Also cruising around Itaka, Lefkas and on the "outside" of Zakynthos
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This is a long one!
In order to make everything as easy and straight forward as possible when it comes to putting the Tiger back together, it is important to take some time to make sure that everything is done with some kind of system (especially for us w...
#checking #arriving
The insurance company requires our rig to be checked so we stop in Almerimar to do it. We also change the sheets.
We arrive in Gibraltar where we service our life raft and take the chance to see it inflated.
We have a tourist day arou...
#ancient #museums
We visit Cartagena and their beautiful Amphitheater, very impressive!
Due to heavy rains during the night we wake up to a bay full of rubbish around Ocean Fox and spent two hours getting rid of everything.
Worst thunderstorm we have eve...
Sailing from Corfu to Nydri via Blue lagoon in Sivota, Lefkas and cruising the Ionian Sea. Explaining check in routine with coustgard/port police for a non EU boat with Schengen agreement. Showing unpainted daily life onboard, shopping and how Instagram co...
Here we're looking at a few things that could help.
1- Doing a good job folding your spinnaker single handed
2 - How to get a good rough idea of how much rig tension to put on your 16
3 - A slight set up alteration that could help you to get back on you...
#traveldestinations destinationsunknown
We are still in Ibiza on this lovely bay that we really enjoy.
We decided to clean the bottom of the boat as the water is crystal clear here.
We go for a visit to the island of Formentera but decided not to stay ove...
It's time to say goodbye to Greece!
After we spent a few lovely months in Greece it's time to start slowly our way to the Canary Islands.
In this episode we have a nice dinghy ride to a supermarket, Mario has to prepare everything for our new batteries ...
#nature #traveling
We arrive in Ibiza and starting to have problems with the electricity, the batteries are going... and we are considering lithium batteries.
Carla always use the time underway to cook. This time was bread, muesli and delicious banana bre...
After 6 weeks in Croatia and Montenegro it's time to head south again. We check out in Cavtat to sail a day and a night towards the islands just north of Corfu.
In this episode we leave the island of Samos and head up to Chios.
We meet up with the crew of SV Zatara, get some scuba set up tips from Keith and try out the scuba gear on board Dream.
Join us and see the town celebrations when we arrive in Chios.
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#nature #lovingit
In this episode we finally find a technician to reprogram the AIS transponding, so now you can follow us.
We go for a big shopping, always a problem to bring everything back to the boat but we always find a way, even with a bumpy sea as i...
After many months of sailing together it is time to say goodbye.
We slowly prepare for the way to the Canary Islands and part with our friends.
But first we have to solve the problem with our rusting rigg...
Song: Ikson - Blue Sky (Vlog No Copyright ...
The FX1 is a single handed 17 foot long catamaran with trapeze, daggerboards and spinnaker.
This is a look at sailing it in a moderate wind.
Unfortunately the camera at the end of the boom decided to stop recording after a few minutes hence the lack of m...
In this episode we explore the islands Andipaxos, Paxos and end up on Corfu. We have found some really nice places to swim and relax and enjoy our time together with Marijke and Mark from Greatcircle.
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#swimming #clearwaters
In this episode we have Pedro, Carla’s father with us for a week, well known as “the paparazzi “, the camera is always on and in his hands!
We finally found the banging noise we had on the boat, a few herb jars left behind the...
#finances #wetellyouall
Carla and Simon talk about the cost to sail the Mediterranean for six months. The three Fs, fuel, food and fees around Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Italy, Balearic Islands and the South coast of Spain.
Would you like to become our ...
See us this time how we enjoy different places in the Ionian Sea, get frustrated about our new rusting rigg and have our camera girl Lena back on board.
We end our trip today on Preveza and catch up again with GreatCirle.
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#family #boatlife
Sailing around Sardinia it’s been wonderful, what a beautiful island, the colours of the water are just amazing!
We have some family time with Simon’s daughter Jasmine and her boyfriend Jacque. You will enjoy when Jacque tries the pa...
See us this time when Ninas parents join us for a sailling holiday.
We discover the ship wreck on Navagio beach, have a funny sailing trip on the coast of Kefalonia and end up in Patras.
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