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Solo Sail To The Gambia Dodging Boats, Storm & Navigating The River | The Gambia Voyage | S8E15
After six months in Dakar, it’s time to lift off and sail Galopin solo to The Gambia. What was supposed to be an uneventful overnight passage turned into a high-stakes obstacle course of compass failures, near-misses with fishing trawlers, and a literal minefield of fishing nets. In this episode, I...
Getting Fouled Again | What Have I Done The Past 6 Months In Dakar Africa | S8E14
Six months into my stay in the bay, it was finally time to take Galopin out of the water because the hull growth had attached itself with a vengeance. Hauling the boat up onto the beach is always a nerve-wracking experience, and the sound of the cart balancing Galopin is enough to make you cringe. O...
Senegal Storm Survival: Loss, Local Heroes, & A Glorious Return To Sailing In Africa S8 Ep13
This video documents the somber hours after a severe storm hit our bay in Dakar. A poorly anchored work barge drifted through the anchorage, causing serious damage to boats that were otherwise securely moored. From Stan’s crushed dinghy to the sunken pirogues being pulled from the depths, we look a...
Storm’s Unleashed Fury Nearly Destroyed Us | Surviving Dakar’s Rain Season | S8E12
I vowed never to ride a moto-taxi again, but the people here in Africa changed my mind. Meet Mamgol, a 64-year-old mast climber built like a jockey who helps us tackle the wind meter issue. But just as we thought we could get some work done between storms, trouble arrived adrift. A massive storm ma...
Navigating Dakar’s Biggest Market From Tech Fixes To Sneakers | Boat Life In Senegal Africa S8E3
Could you find your way out of Colobane Market? One of the busiest in Dakar Senegal. I team up with my friend Asse to recover a lost hard drive in one of Dakar's most intense markets. Watch as we negotiate deals, fix broken phones, and navigate the dusty streets where traffic is an extreme spor...
Sailing Around Dakar To Gorée Island: Wet Bikes, Fouled Hull & The Rain Of Pain
We finally got the sails up with Diego and Pape, but our Sunday excursion to Gorée Island wasn't just about the journey—it was about the irony of the destination. Known historically as "Slave Island," Gorée is now a bustling local fun spot, a stark contrast to its dark past where peop...
Wind, Work & Sh#t | What It’s Like Fixing Up An Old Boat In Africa | S8E02
Two weeks away was all it took for Galopin to show the scars of our rough return from Cabo Verde. In this episode, we dive into the gritty reality of boat maintenance in West Africa. There’s no better place than CVD to get real work done, especially with trusted friends like Arona and Diallo by my s...
Real African Dangers: Moto Taxis, Burns, Infections & Storms | Sailing Life In West Africa | S8E10
Do I have medical insurance? No, I don't. So what do I do in case of an incident? Like on a motorcycle taxi where I got burned on the exhaust pipe which turned into a very nasty infection. I went to see a doctor who checked me out and prescribed a strong treatment. That nasty infection kept me...
Hacked Retired & Refueled | Winded Voyage Returns For Its 8th season | 10 years In The Making S8E01
In this premiere episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real life of a sailor in West Africa. It’s not just wind and water; it’s about survival. I’ll share the untold stories of my time in Cape Verde—learning Creole from the women I loved, navigating the "drunken sailor" lifestyle, a...
Best African Workforce: Getting In & Out of The Last Boat Yard in West Africa | S8E07
After months of hard work, sanding, and refitting, Galopin is finally going back in the water! In this episode, we navigate the ups and downs of boat life in Dakar on the hard. Trust is everything when you’re far from home, and the local expertise here in Senegal has been invaluable. We got the ant...
African Haul Out: The Last Proper Boat Yard in West Africa | S8E07
The wait is over—Galopin is finally out of the water. Join us in Dakar for a traditional African haul-out where power tools are banned, and everything is done by hand. After months of waiting and navigating visa renewals, the team carefully lifts Galopin onto the cart. Watch the meticulous process ...
The Stoner’s Paradise | My High Times With Rasta Babs | Welcome To The Gambia Mon | S8E07
Welcome to The Gambia—the small sliver of a country carved by colonizers but defined by its incredibly chilled vibe. In this episode, we link up with a local legend, Rasta Babs (Babacar), to explore the authentic side of this West African gem. No AI-generated travel guides here; just real experience...
Sweltering Bus & Football Drama | My Mandatory Border Crossing to The Gambia For My New Visa S8Ep06
After three months in Senegal, the port police told me I had to leave the territory to renew my visa. The only option? A trip to The Gambia, the small country carved out of Senegal by colonial history. In this video, I team up with my local friend As to navigate the chaotic overland route from Daka...
Solo Sailing Up The Gambian & Senegalese Coast: Dodging Nets, Lasers, & Chased By The Coast Guard
Leaving the calm of the Casamance River was the easy part. Getting Galopin safely to Dakar with a torn Genoa and a "toy" storm sail was a different story. In this episode: •The Bar: Navigating the treacherous mouth of the Casamance. With only 5 meters of depth miles offshore, the breaking ...
Jean Philippe’s Oyster Bar: The Taste of Africa with Mana & Charlemagne’s African Grooves | S7 E29
Mana and I are invited to Jean Philippe's place where he offers fresh wild mangrove oysters charbroiled and laid out on his oyster bar. We shuck and suck the delicacies with a drop of lemon from trees in his yard. The huge sound system is playing warm African grooves from local artist Charlemag...
There’s Nude Cows On This Beach | The Trendiest Beach In Senegal is at Cap Skirring | S7 Epsd28
We're anchored in the fishing village called Elinkine. We've been busy the past few days attending local festivities, so we decided to stay on the boat and make food. First we had to go shopping in town and then Mana put her chef's hat on. She wears it well and her food is delicious. ...
People Wrestle & Get Married | It’s Kamangnene Festivities In The Casamance River Delta | S7 Epsd 27
Kamangnene celebrates the rice harvest in Casamance. It's when locals must welcome people at their homes and offer them food and drinks. Then in the evening folks gather in forest clearings to watch boys and men wrestles and newlyweds are presented. These are celebrations of the Diola people wh...
How To Drink Palm Wine | & Hunting For Wild Oysters In The Casamance River Delta | S7 Epsd 26
My beautiful guide Mana, gets us together with a family friend named Jean Philippe, he will be our guide into the rice harvest ceremonies called Kamangnene. We move to another anchorage in a fishing village called Elikin. We have been expected by the folks at Campement Villageois where we drop ancho...
She Takes Me Deep Into The Casamance River Delta | This Is Sailing Senegal, West Africa | S7 Epsd 25
This is how I like to experience a place I sail to. Meet a beautiful local to show you around. In this case she's Black Little Red Riding Hood. But first I test to see if Mana like being aboard Galopin to go places. So we go explore the nearby mangrove watery labyrinth. Where we are a little fr...
Senegalese Pride | Cheers For The Home Team Who Get The Jobs Done | Outboard & More | S7 Epsd 24
There’s a lot going on here in this video in terms of Senegalese pride. First, I get my outboard fixed by Babou and his crew. In Senegal there’s always a solution. We get a genuine wholesome message to humanity delivered by young mechanic Abdu. Lose and find my dinghy by Alioune. I turn 65 with Moha...
Meeting Mana In Casamance Senegal | How I Immersed Myself Into The Land I Sailed To | S7 Epsd 24
Sailing is not just about the journey, but the destination. And once there, it’s about spending time there and meeting people. That’s the real way to know a place. I’ve met Mohamed who shows us the house he’s building and he introduces me to Mana. I’m welcomed like a relative or close friend. Mana s...
Weathering The Ages | My Sailing Tips & Challenges For Perpetual Youth & Longevity | S7 Epsd 22
Forget what you thought you knew about aging gracefully. I’m not just an old sea dog, I’m reinventing vitality, one wave, one encounter at a time. My secret weapon? Solo sailing. From battling the elements to blending into foreign cultures. Discover how the ceaseless demands of the open ocean are ke...
Transported Into Senegal’s Sacred Rhythms Beautiful Faces & Mystic Dancers of Casamance | S7 Epsd 21
What if everything you thought you knew about Senegalese football was just the surface? I was taken beyond the tourist trails of Senegal, by my guide and friend Mohamed. To a soccer game between a young aggressive rookie team and the old experienced veterans. Join me as I share my unbelievable journ...