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Hurricane ELSA – SwT 58 Sailing SOLO from Martinique staring into the eye of hurricane ELSA
In this episode I'm running from Hurricane ELSA sailing solo from Martinique. Planning for Bonaire but sailing south first to see how weather develops. Facing some minor challenges on my way south and decide to ride out ELSA in Bequia. Pretty close call wi...
Spreader lights installation – SwT 57 Finally I can see the light
Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy this video! Finally done with spreader lights installation! In this video, I'm turning on the power on the spreader lights. This is the end of refitting and upgrades here at Martinique and I'm preparing to set sail...
Refitting almost done – SwT 56 DIY projects PARTY and PROGRESS
Refitting is almost done and I even had time for a DIY project and PARTY with my friends at Caraibe Marine. In this episode, I'm showing you how I made my new switch panel for the big spreader light project. Caraibe Marine invited me to their private party...
How much does it cost to re-rig a sailboat? – SwT 55 FULL RIG REFIT part II
In this episode How much does it cost to re-rig a sailboat? I take you with me as we are stepping the mast back on BE FREE. I'm also sharing the full refit cost at the end of this video and even for a 35 feet and a 45 feet Bavaria to compare with my 55 fee...
Great progress in refitting and a JUNGLE ADVENTURE checking out Cascade Didier SNAKE MYTH – SwT 54
In this episode, I'm sharing a brief update on the refitting progress as I added some work to the refitting. Also, great progress and lots of small things solved. Even had time to a Jungle Adventure with friends checking out the tunnel that leads to the Di...
RIG INSPECTIONS ON CATAMARANS – SwT 53 Delayed with pleasure
Delayed with pleasure and learning about rig inspections on Catamarans. Crossing oceans is not a human right, it costs money. If you cant afford maintenance and running costs you should not do it. Safety is important and rig inspection is a big part of th...
Between refitting small jobs and daily life while waiting – SwT 52 REFIT DELAYED
Refit delayed so this is a between refitting episode. Small jobs and daily life while waiting for parts from Sweden. Almost done with everything but four rods are putting everything on hold. It shipped express so should not be that much delayed. Meanwhile ...
FULL REFIT ALREADY? – SwT 51 Rig refit part 1(NOT A DIY OR HOW TO)
This is NOT a DIY or HOW TO refit rigging video. BE FREE is too big and requires professionals and professional tools for this enormous job replacing everything from top to toe. Only original parts from SELDEN are used in this process and replaced by exper...
Savvy Navvy – Navionics | Navigation Special
The argument goes like this... 'Charts are old fashioned, unnecessary and difficult to use' ... 'No charts are essential and it's unseaman like to set sail without them, period!' Well I started sailing a good decade before GPS. All my sailing was done wit...
Will I ever manage to get a Berth in the Marina to start the refitting? – SwT 50
Will I ever manage to get a Berth in the Marina to start the refitting? It has been my last week of waiting and who would know getting a space in a marina for a week would take so much effort. The refitting of my rig is supposed to start Tuesday but the se...
Any skipper can do a mistake! How you deal with it defines you as a skipper – SwT 49
Any skipper can do a mistake! It's how you deal with it that defines you as a skipper. I have seen a lot being here and it's not like I try to make fun of someone else mistake. It's meant as something to think about especially when arriving at a busy harb...
IS MARTINIQUE WHERE PLEASURE BOATS GO TO DIE? – SwT 48 (Another week in paradise)
I have started to wonder if Martinique is the place where pleasure boats go to die in the Caribbean. It's so many wrecks here and still more added to the endless list of wrecks. A pirate ship I was invited onboard to a party last year is new on the list of...
A DIFFERENT WAY OF COMMUNICATION – SwT 46 The Achilles heel of IRIDIUM GO
A DIFFERENT WAY OF COMMUNICATION is my way of looking at the important stuff in a humorous way. My intention is to share my communication strategy and it might not be what you think. I don't give advice or telling you what to or not to. Only sharing what a...
HOW I USE MY BACKSTAY IN SAIL TRIM – SwT 45 SAIL TRIM RIGGING and daily sailing life
In this video, I'm sharing with you my love for backstay tensioner. I'm not an expert but trying to explain how I believe this works for me on my Yacht without claiming to have the blueprint. I'm again only touching the surface of sail trim as it will be m...
BIGGER IS BETTER – SwT 44 (My journey my choices)
Bigger is better what a cliche right? Or is it? In this video, I'm telling you briefly why I don't want a wind vane and some other things most long-distance sailors do differently from me. I dare to share with you my point of view and also my journey in a ...
Why do I sail a 55 when you can cross oceans in almost anything – SwT 43 WANTED A CAT SAILING MONO
Why do I sail solo in a 55 feet yacht when you can cross oceans in almost anything? I really wanted a multihull yet I ended up sailing a modern 55 monohull. This is not about monohull versus catamarans, or telling you what to buy or not. Simply sharing my ...
Its boat wrecks everywhere – SwT 42 Solo sailors update
Its boat wrecks almost everywhere here. Even though the most famous one was removed this week there is still plenty left. This week's update I'm just giving you a glimpse of regular days as it's not always epic parties and exciting things going on. Also te...
BOCAS DEL TORO – SwT 41 The best place to spend the Caribbean hurricane season
Let me take you back to happy days in the exotic region of Bocas del Toro, Panama. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience with Bocas del Toro as one of the best places to spend the Caribbean hurricane season. I am planning to go back there later this s...
SAN BLAS the most beautiful place in the Caribbean – SwT 40 Planning for HURRICANE SEASON
Let me take you back to happy days in the exotic region of San Blas, Panama. In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts of where to next and also how I have spent my last days in Martinique. Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy seeing where I have bee...
Will my PACIFIC DREAM ever come true – SwT 39 (NAVIGATION THROUGH A CHALLENGING TIME)
In this episode, I'm talking about my Pacific thoughts and also take you with me in parts of the real world of sailing and navigating through a covid world. I'm still trying to be positive and optimistic about my sailing adventure, even though reality some...
CROSSING BORDERS AND HOW I THINK – SwT 38 (COVID TRAVEL TIPS)
Traveling in a world of COVID, is it even possible? It is, at least here in the Caribbean but it's not always as easy. However, you need time and always look for options. Find out how and the reasons for my decisions and why I sailed nonstop from Carriacou...
Sailing SOLO overnight from Carriacou to Martinique – SwT 37 (HOW DO I SLEEP ALONE)
How do I sleep alone? Check out how I sail and sleep sailing solo overnight. I'm taking you with me onboard Be Free sailing solo overnight from Carriacou to Martinique. It's a beautiful sail from Carriacou that belongs to Grenada and north to Martinique....
Leaving Carriacou – preparing for my SOLO SAIL to Martinique – SwT 36
In this video I'm clearing out of Grenada from Carriacou, Also preparing for my solo sailing to Martinique and explaining a little about how I do this. It's not impossible to travel in these times it just takes a bit more planning. Thank you so much for ...
Sailing SOLO the ATLANTIC side from Grenada to Carriacou – SwT 35
Thank you so much for watching and for your support. In this episode, I'm sailing solo from Grenada to Carriacou on the Atlantic side. Experience nice wind and eventually sailed much faster than I expected. It was so amazing to finally be out doing some s...
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