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TO GIVE UP IS NOT AN OPTION! – SwT 180 – Turning my cockpit into a sail loft
Sailing with Thomas: Join sailor Thomas as he embarks on an adventurous journey through Indonesia, tackling a main sail repair while navigating immigration procedures and exploring local culture. Watch now to experience the highs and lows of long-distance ...
THIS DESTROYED MY SAILS – SwT 179 – Challenging sailing in Indonesia
Sailing from Saumlaki towards Tual in Indonesia for renewing my visa has been the most expensive experience in a long time. 60 knots of wind is no joke, and even though BE FREE handle this with elegance my old sails had no chance. This was a real storm and...
Fisher Panda PROBLEMS? – SwT 178 – HOW TO DESTROY A GOOD BASE ENGINE
This is how I manage to keep my Fisher Panda running even in remote places. Im sharing my secret tricks, and even revealing the 7 issues responsible for the 4 most common problems with a fisher panda 8000i generator. It’s a significant difference solving...
HOW IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE TO RUN OUT OF POWER? – SwT 177 Stuck in Saumlaki INDONESIA
With some humor, I'm sharing the irony of having problems with enough power onboard while trying to finish my episode about why I don't believe in electric or so-called hybrid solutions. All this while waiting not only for better weather but also for the r...
Rat Infestation on Board after checking in to Indonesia – SwT176 – It feels like I have crash landed
Witness the intense moments of my crash landing in Indonesia and the unexpected challenges faced by sailors at sea. Facing a nightmare scenario of a rat infestation on board - sharing how to create a rat trap that works using old peanut butter as bait! Wil...
BEYOND REPAIRABLE? PART 3-3 Journeying 2500 Miles Nonstop in Cyclone Season – SwT 175 –
Join me on this amazing adventure as I leave Vanuatu and set sail for Indonesia on a 2500 nautical mile nonstop journey. Some say it is crazy some say it's impossible. I say it is doable with modern yacht and technology, knowledge, and a good strategy. In ...
WHY DID I NOT STOP FOR THIS?: Journeying 2500 Miles Nonstop in Cyclone Season – SwT 173 – PART 2-3
Sailing through the Torres Strait with no delays right on time for the outgoing current at the most challenging part. I'm sharing very simplified how I understood the new cyclone predicted in my path was not to be trusted. Join me on this amazing adventure...
Against All Odds: Journeying 2500 Miles Nonstop in Cyclone Season – SwT 173
I will try again to reach my goal of sailing to Indonesia for cyclone season. Join me on this amazing adventure as I leave Vanuatu and set sail for Indonesia on a 2500 nautical mile nonstop journey. Some say it is crazy some say it's impossible. I say it i...
VANUATU, MY LAST PACIFIC ISLAND – SwT 172 – ARE THEY MOVING IN THE RIGHT OR THE WRONG WAY?
In this episode, I'm exploring Vanuatu after the slowest check-in ever. I was pretty surprised to experience how busy and developed this island is. Lots of cars, cruise ships, and tourist activities. And once again I tried to understand and see how they lo...
NOW WHAT? A BIG CYCLONE IS BLOCKING ME – SwT 171 – SAILING THROUGH SOUTH PACIFIC CYCLONE SEASON
Join me on this amazing adventure as I leave Fiji and set sail for Indonesia on a 3000 nautical mile journey. Some say it is crazy some say it's impossible. I say it is doable with modern yacht and technology, knowledge, and a good strategy. In this video ...
Why I don’t believe in ELECTRIC or HYBRID for long-distance sailing – SwT 170 – MY HONEST OPINION
In this video, I share why I believe a fully ELECTRIC is not a good idea for long-distance sailing. It's as I see it unrealistic and unsafe. I'm also explaining why I mean a HYBRID solution only is a IMAGINARY GREEN SOLUTION. The reality is that a hybrid...
IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE? – SwT 169 – SAILING THROUGH SOUTH PACIFIC CYCLONE SEASON
Join me on this amazing adventure as I leave Fiji and set sail for Indonesia on a 3000 nautical mile journey. Some say it is crazy some say it's impossible. I say it is doable with modern yacht and technology, knowledge and a good strategy. In this video I...
Cyclone Mal Approaching Fiji: Last Minute Decision to Run | SwT 168
Running from Cyclone Mal that aims straight to my location. I looked at my options and concluded that running north was the only smart thing to do. So I decided to sail back to Savu Savu and take shelter in Nawi Island Marina. Giving me a great opportunity...
SAILING TO BOLLYWOOD – SwT 167 – FIJI IS SO FULL OF SURPRISES
I'm so thankful for being able to visit amazing places like this and Fiji is definitely high up on my list so far in the entire Pacific. In fact, I'm questioning myself if I spent too much time in Polynesia. The friendliest people so far, and such serene a...