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WE LEFT OUR MARINA… BUT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ME
Ep. 222 ~ We finally left our winter marina in Preveza, Greece… so why don't I feel ready? We're back aboard Oka and finally at anchor as we continue getting our catamaran ready for the next season of sailing in Greece and across the Ionian into Italy. There's still work to do, une...
Why Does It Feel Like Mantus Threw Up All Over Our Catamaran?
Ep. 221 ~ In Part 2 of getting Oka ready for Season 4, we're still working our way through the ever-growing list of jobs before we can leave Greece and head to Italy. The main project in this episode is our new catamaran bridle, including our upgraded Mantus chain hook. We build the new setup,...
Moving Back Aboard to Prep Our Catamaran for Season 4… and Nothing Goes as Planned
Ep. 220 ~ After months living on land, we're moving back aboard our catamaran, Oka, in Preveza, Greece and getting her ready for Season 4 of our sailing adventure in the Ionian. And, as usual, things don't go quite according to plan! We start bringing Oka out of hibernation and slowly get...
Did We Just Move to Türkiye?! 🇹🇷 | Full-Time Liveaboards on Land
Ep. 219 ~ What happens when two full-time liveaboards leave their sailboat behind in Greece and spend several months actually living in Istanbul, Türkiye? 🇹🇷 This winter, we traded our floating home for an apartment on Istanbul's Asian side, just half a block from the Sea of Marmara. Instead o...
Leaving Greece for Land Life in Türkiye | Winterizing Our Catamaran ⛵
Ep. 218 ~ Living aboard full-time means there's a lot more to leaving your boat than simply locking the door and walking away! In this episode, we are in Preveza, Greece, where we prepare Oka for several months in a marina while we are on land in Türkiye. From replacing our old anchor chain an...
The BEST Ionian Anchorages We Keep Coming Back To | Sailing Greece 🇬🇷
Ep. 217 ~ Looking for the best Ionian anchorages in Greece? Join us as we revisit some of our favorite places while sailing our catamaran through the beautiful Ionian Islands. In this episode, we leave Ithaca and head to the tiny island of Kastos, where we compare the peaceful Easter season to the ...
Sailing Greece’s Ionian Islands with My Best Friend from Mexico ~ 🇲🇽 to 🇬🇷
Ep. 216 ~ What happens when your best friend from Mexico comes to experience your life aboard a catamaran in the Mediterranean? Join us as we explore some of our favorite places in Greece, from the ancient wonders of Athens and the Acropolis to the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Islands. We wan...
Sailing Greece: Katabatic Winds, Dragging Boats & A Bad Docking Day 🇬🇷
Ep. 215 ~ This week we're sailing through the beautiful Ionian Islands of Greece, welcoming friends aboard Oka before unexpected katabatic winds turn a peaceful anchorage into a stressful day for a few skippers. Watch as sailors work together to help a dragging boat, explore the protected anch...
Sailing Greece: Stern-Tying to the Rocks | Meganisi & Lefkada, Ionian Islands 🇬🇷
Ep. 214 ~ This week we're sailing through some of our favorite cruising grounds in the Ionian Islands of Greece! After crossing the Lefkada Canal, we head to the beautiful island of Meganisi, where we show exactly how we stern-tie our catamaran to the rocks—a technique you'll see througho...
Sailing To Greece’s Ionian Islands | Stern-Tying To Rocks | Our Favorite Bays | Boat Repairs 🇬🇷
Ep. 213 ~ Join us as we continue sailing through Greece's stunning Ionian Islands aboard our Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 catamaran, Okaliptus! This episode is packed with beautiful anchorages, boat repairs and plenty of sailing as we visit Two Rocks Bay, Igoumenitsa, Sivota, Parga, Vonitsa and Me...
Sailing Greece: We Had ONE Chance to Make the Lefkada Bridge Opening 🇬🇷
Ep. 212 ~ After exploring Zakynthos and anchoring in the protected National Marine Park, we continue north through the Ionian Islands with a mission: make it through the Lefkada floating bridge before it closes. Along the way, we stop in the charming harbor town of Poros on the island of Kefalonia,...
Stern-Tying in Greece 🇬🇷 + Ancient Olympia
Ep. 211 ~ We leave Pylos and sail north along the western Peloponnese to Katakolon, Greece — the gateway to Ancient Olympia and one of the busiest cruise ship ports in the Ionian Sea. Before we can explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games, we need to stern-tie our catamaran to the harbor wall. W...
Sailing the Peloponnese | Methoni Fortress, Pylos & Life at Anchor 🇬🇷
Ep. 210 ~ After leaving Kalamata, we sail down the western side of the Peloponnese to the beautiful anchorage of Foinikounta before continuing on to one of the most impressive historical sites we've visited in Greece. We explore the incredible Methoni Fortress, a massive Venetian stronghold su...
Sailing Greece: Sparta, Mystras & the Stunning Castle of Koroni 🇬🇷
Ep. 209 ~ In this episode of Sailing Okaliptus, we take a break from chasing weather windows and explore some of the most fascinating historical sites in the Peloponnese, Greece. After arriving in Kalamata Marina aboard our catamaran, we rent a car and head inland to discover the incredible Byzanti...
TRAPPED Between Two Storm Systems in Greece 🇬🇷⛈️ | Sailing the Peloponnese
Ep. 208 ~ We leave the medieval town of Monemvasia and sail south around the first and second fingers of the Peloponnese, Greece… straight toward two storm systems about to collide right where we are. 😳 After rounding the legendary Cape Malea, dealing with sudden gusts, uncomfortable swell and nons...
We Survived 11 Days of Meltemi Winds in Milos, Greece… Then Sailed Into a Military Firing Zone 🇬🇷
Ep. 206 ~ After surviving 11 straight days of powerful Meltemi winds while anchored in beautiful Milos, Greece, we finally decide to leave the Cyclades and sail back across the Aegean to Monemvasia. What started as a peaceful Greek island sailing adventure quickly turned into stress-filled anchorin...
We Got Through the Storm… Then Dragged Anchor 😳 | Sailing Greece (Poros)
Ep. 205 ~ We sailed from the Ionian Sea through the Corinth Canal and into the Saronic Gulf, heading toward Poros with no real plan—just going with what felt right. After anchoring near Poros, a strong southerly storm rolled through with gusts over 30 knots. We were fully prepared, stayed alert, an...
We Sailed the Corinth Canal ⛵️ While People Bungee Jumped Above Us 😳
Ep. 204 ~ We sailed our catamaran through the famous Corinth Canal… and somehow ended up passing directly under bungee jumpers mid-air 😳 In this episode, we leave the Ionian Sea and cross the Gulf of Corinth, passing under the impressive Rio–Antirrio Bridge before transiting one of the most iconic...
Ionian Sailing 🇬🇷 Lefkada to Ithaca | Regatta + Unexpected Raft-Up
Ep. 203 ~ We sail the stunning Ionian Islands of Greece, departing Lefkada and heading south to Ithaca—home of Odysseus and one of the most beautiful sailing destinations in the Mediterranean. What starts as a peaceful anchorage in Desimi Bay quickly turns into an adventure, with shifting winds, an ...
Lefkada Floating Bridge Guide | Sailing the Ionian + New Crew Member 🐶
Ep. 202 ~ Thinking about sailing in the Ionian Islands? If you’re planning a charter in Greece, the Lefkada floating bridge is something you’ll likely have to navigate—and timing, positioning and awareness are everything. In this episode, we walk you through our real-life Lefkada bridge crossing ex...
An Easter Detour Sailing The Ionian 🇬🇷 | Change Of Sail Plans
Ep. 201 ~ We kicked off the sailing season in the Ionian Sea expecting a relaxing Easter weekend… but a change in weather had other plans. In this episode, we leave Preveza and sail through Lefkada and Meganisi before making an unexpected detour to the quiet island of Kastos. Along the way, we inst...
Is Meteora Worth the Trip? 🇬🇷 | 24 Hour Travel Guide
Ep. 200 ~ Is Meteora worth the trip? In this video, we spend 24 hours exploring one of the most unique places in Greece—home to ancient monasteries perched on towering rock pillars that feel completely unreal. We visit all six active monasteries, including Great Meteoron Monastery and Holy Trinity ...
We Didn’t Expect THESE in the Ionian 🇬🇷 | Life in a Greek Winter Marina
Ep. 199 ~ After a winter of land travel through Central Europe, we’re back aboard our catamaran in Preveza, Greece getting ready for another sailing season in the Mediterranean. But life in a winter marina isn’t just boat work… In this episode, we experience Greek Carnival festivities, celebrate S...