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HIT BY A HURRICANE – SwT 183 My most exhausting sail ever!
Im hit by the wind force of a CAT1 Hurricane out at sea! Sailing 1081 nautical miles solo fighting my way through endless numbers of violent storms and even hurricane force winds in the Banda Sea. This is a true story and not a youtube storm or drama. Its the reality of sailing the Banda Sea during...
LEAVING INDONESIA IN A HURRY – SwT 182 – THE REAL CHALLENGES OF SAILING SOUTH EAST ASIA
Embark on a thrilling journey as we explore the challenges of sailing around Southeast Asia's enchanting Indonesia. Learn about the tight visa situations and witness acts of incredible kindness from locals as we make our rapid departure to avoid weathering cyclone formations.
IS THIS THE BEST KEPT INDONESIAN SECRET? – SwT 181 – Exploring the beauty of Tual
Sailing with Thomas explores a beautiful hidden beach in Indonesia that may be the best-kept secret in the country. Uncover the stunning natural beauty of Tual, the amazing hospitality of the local people, and the community's work against plastic pollution.
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 sailing.
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 not a youtube storm where you have time to ...
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 problems in a remote place, than being in a m...
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 required inspection onboard from th...
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! Will I successfully get my boat of these pesky ...
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 this series of 3 episodes, I am sharing...
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 as I leave Vanuatu and set sail for In...
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 is doable with modern yacht and technolo...
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 look at the future and the present situat...
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 I am sharing my strategy and how I am e...
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 solution end of the day only is a...
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 am sharing my strategy and how I am ex...
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 to not only spoil myself a bit but even BE ...
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 and beautiful nature. And absolutel...
HOW I TROUBLESHOOT MY PRESSURE WATER – SwT 166 – FIXING THINGS IN REMOTE PLACES
This is a short video showing some of the things I have to deal with in remote places with limited access to tools or parts. This time it's my pressure water giving me a headache. I'm making a test tool with a pex tube and working my way to find the leaks. Thank you so much for tagging al...
DON`T TELL ANYONE ABOUT THIS PARADISE – SwT 165 – CHECKING IN TO FIJI IN SAVU SAVU
Checking into the secret paradise of Fiji, Savu Savu. This is not so much visited by regular tourists yet but this will soon change. New resorts are under construction. 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 entir...
SAILING TO FIJI – SwT 164 – From the last island in Polynesia to the first island in Melanesia
Leaving the beautiful Kingdom of Tonga behind and setting sails towards Fiji. Not only new adventures ahead, it's a new group of islands, people, and culture. I am now leaving Polynesia as Tonga is the last island in the Polynesian chain, still sharing the continent with Fiji which is Oceania. ...
SECRETS OF TONGA REVEALED – SwT 163 – Exploring the fascinating Kingdom of Tonga
After a pretty hard sail nonstop from Tahiti to Tonga it was really nice not only to see old friends again but also to have solid ground under my feet. The Kingdom of Tonga includes a total of 171 islands of which 45 are inhabitated. So it's impossible to have strong opinions after barely touch...
HEAVY WEATHER SAILING WITH A STANDARD PRODUCTION YACHT – SwT 162 – HOW I DO IT AND MY STRATEGIES
In this episode, I am sharing my experience and knowledge of handling my Bavaria 55 mass-production yacht safely through a violent storm. It’s a big difference between racing and being on a long distance sail in remote places. Some might jump to conclusions thats wrong. This is a defensive way of s...
SAILING THROUGH A VIOLENT STORM – SwT 161 – PART 2 NONSTOP 1500 MILES SOLO SAIL TAHITI – TONGA
Sailing through a violent storm is no joke and nothing you want. But sometimes you just have to deal with what you are given. And on this last leg towards Tonge King neptun did really put BE FREE and me on a test. I was facing a violent storm as defined by the Beaufort scale when it was above 55 kno...