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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...
We Spent £7.50 at a Tunisian Market… and Couldn’t Believe It
After months in the marina, it’s finally time to start getting SV Impavidus ready for sea again. In this episode we refit the sails, re-thread the running rigging, sort out the German mainsheet system and begin preparing the boat for life back under sail here in the Mediterranean. We also take a loo...
Why Are My Anodes Disappearing So Fast?
This week Impavidus comes out of the water for the usual haul-out jobs — cleaning back the Coppercoat, polishing the topsides and checking everything underneath the boat. But while inspecting the underwater gear, we discovered something that genuinely surprised me. One set of anodes was disappeari...
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...
Peloponnese Sailing | Monemvasia, Wildfire Planes & Tight Harbor Maneuvers 🇬🇷
Ep. 207 ~ After finally escaping Milos, we change sail plans and return to mainland Greece and sail to the Peloponnese. We are thoroughly entertained by a few dolphins and arrive to one of the most incredible places we’ve visited in Greece... the medieval fortress town of Monemvasia. This sail had...
“ANCHOR REMOTE!”
Installing a wireless remote control on our Bavaria 37 anchor windlass sounded simple… until we started digging into the wiring! In this video we install and test a WINCHMAX wireless windlass remote system so we can control the anchor from anywhere on board. We explain how the contactor system work...
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...
New Water Pump Didn’t Fit… So I Built a Franken Pump!
I thought this would be a straightforward job… swap out the old freshwater pump and fit a new one. It wasn’t. The new pump looked identical, but the quick-fit connectors were just slightly different — enough that nothing would fit. So instead of a simple replacement, this turned into something else ...
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...
“Outboard Won’t Start? Replace the Carb (Tohatsu 3.5HP Fix)”
If your outboard won’t start, won’t idle, or just refuses to run properly… there’s a good chance the carburettor is the problem. In this video, I take you step-by-step through replacing the carburettor on a Tohatsu 3.5HP 4-stroke outboard, including removing the old unit, fitting a new one, and expl...
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...
I Replaced TWO Chargers with ONE (Victron Orion XS Upgrade)
In this video, I replace my existing dual battery-to-battery (B2B) charger setup with a single Victron Orion XS 12/12 50A — simplifying the system, reducing wiring, and improving efficiency. We start by looking at the existing installation (with a full circuit diagram), then strip it all back before...
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 ...
Everything’s Changing… What Happens Next?
Hi folks, This video is a bit of a practical one — I’ve just unpacked a 26kg suitcase full of boat parts that I’ve brought back into Tunisia, and I go through it all item by item. It’s not just a list of what I bought, but what each piece is for, why I chose it, and how much I paid. I’ve also includ...
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 ...
He Built the Perfect Fishing Setup… Then Quit the Industry…………..
This week we follow Ryan on one of his final marine projects — a custom-built fishing module for a Rodman 31. The brief was simple: create a practical, durable solution for serious fishing. The result is a bespoke unit incorporating a live well, sink with running water, and dedicated tackle storage...
A Personal Appeal for Our Daughter Roxanne
Roxanne’s GoFundMe: As many of you know, we don’t normally use the SV Impavidas page for personal family matters. We keep this page for our YouTube channel, our sailing life, and all the usual chaos that comes with it. (Other than the amazing artwork our daughter Roxie does when she is well enough...
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...
4 Days In Budapest 🇭🇺 Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion & Chain Bridge (Part 2)
Ep. 198 ~ In Part 2 of our Budapest adventure, we explore the historic Castle District and some of the most iconic views in all of Hungary. We start by crossing the famous Széchenyi Chain Bridge before climbing up to Buda Castle, the historic palace complex overlooking the Danube River. From there ...
20 Boat Checks Before Launch (10 In The Water, 10 On The Hard)
Boat checks before launch can prevent expensive failures — and even sinking. In this video we show you 20 essential spring commissioning checks: 10 to do while the boat is still on the hard, and 10 once she’s back in the water. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧 ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️ =================...
4 Days In Budapest 🇭🇺 The least expensive city in our Europe travels (Part 1)
Ep. 197 ~ In this episode of our Central Europe winter travels, we arrive in beautiful Budapest and spend our first day exploring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Starting near the magnificent Hungarian Parliament Building, we wander along the Danube, climb up Gellért Hill for incredible p...