Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Karl”

Solo Sailing: Scared to leave port after experiencing a 50 knots squall – UNTIE THE LINES #43

After quite some time I went for my second solo sailing trip with Karl. It was only a short one, but it was a start and it felt really good. Now Karl and me are in Green Turtle Cay Marina and I am searching for some guts to leave the marina (there has been...

Sep 26, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:16

Cruising Lifestyle: Freshly Caught Fish And A Beach BBQ – UNTIE THE LINES #42

Another week in Pueto Lindo, enjoying the cruising life, meeting new friends and taking Karl for a little spin to Isla Grande. I guess it's time to say goodbye soon and go for the first solo sail again since quite some while... Find out more about my life...

Sep 05, 2014
Language: EN
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Boat Refit: Building My Own Mast Steps At Anchor – UNTIE THE LINES #41

After leaving Shelter Bay behind for real, I am now enjoying a cruiser's life at anchor in Puerto Lindo. There are still a couple of small projects that I am working on, but at least there is water all around me and I don't have any marina bills piling up....

Aug 25, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:23

Sailing To Rio Chagres. My boat shows me what other jobs need to be done – UNTIE THE LINES #37

Finally, it is time for a trial run and I am super excited if everything will go well. It's been an awesome day with some beautifull sailing, Karl surfing the waves and a short visit to the Rio Chagres. It has also shown, though, that there is some more w...

Jun 05, 2014
Language: EN
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Boat Refit: Repainting My Aluminum Sailboat In The Tropical Heat Of Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #34

Karl's bottom paint is finally finished and he is standing on the hard with his new black robe, ready to go back into the water, where he belongs. What a milestone! I can't believe it is really finally done. Find out more about my life with KARL on www.fa...

May 09, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:52

Boat refit: Etch Priming My Aluminum Sailboat In Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #33

After more than four weeks to take down the paint of Karl's botom, it took only two to put the first layer of etching primer on. It seems that everything went well and I am super happy. Cause only seven more coats and Karl is back in the water! Find out m...

Apr 26, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:35

Strolling Through Panama City Before Going Back To Boat Work – UNTIE THE LINES #32

I'm getting some more help for a couple of weeks so I went to Panama City to collect Tobi from the Airport. We spent some time in Panama City, stralling through Casco Viejo and having a snack at the Fish Market. Now it's time to put on the paint and KARL ...

Apr 18, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:09

Boat refit: Stripping My Sailboat Down To Bare Aluminum In Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #31

Not only delayed but it's also just a short one this week...KARL is finally down to bare aluminium and my paint has arrived also. Things are progressing and it looks like it is painting time next week :). Find out more about my life with KARL on www.faceb...

Apr 14, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:53

Unconventional german welder SAVES my SAILBOAT in Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #30

Big progress on the project list this week. I finally got Karl's holes welded. It was quite exciting and I am really happy that it is done. I also started to use some paint remover to go down to bare aluminum so it will be easier to apply the etch primer....

Apr 07, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:07

Awesome Cruiser Community: Helping Hands For Sanding My Hull – UNTIE THE LINES #28

This week I organized a littel Sanding Party and had some friends over to help me to smoothen the surface of Karl's hull. It was a fun day, we got a lot of work done and had a couple of cold beers afterwards. Life is good and another positive finding was, ...

Mar 21, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:13

Finally Sailing! How long will it last this time? – UNTIE THE LINES #22

What a day! Even if it was just to go back to Shelter Bay, it was super great to take KARL out and use the new sails. We've had a beautiful day of sailing and KARL is now safely tied up at Shelter Bay marina again...Even if I was happier if the final desti...

Feb 07, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:32

Here comes KARL! Renaiming My Sailboat And The First Swim At Anchor – UNTIE THE LINES #11

KARL is finally where he is supposed to be: out at the sea. Even if it is only a short trial run to make sure that the engine is working fine, it is exciting and beautiful to anchor with my own boat for the first time in front of the little Isla Naranjo Ab...

Nov 08, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:56

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