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Dock and Go – ZF troubles on a Benneteau 45 #sailing #boatinglifestyle #boating #travel #tech #yacht
This is a short from the video with my friends from Ukraine, sharing their experience with the rotating sail drive, also known as dock and go. They had so much trouble with the ZF drive on their Benneteau that they decided to throw it out and replace it wi...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 ...
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 conclus...
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...
MODERN NAVIGATION HACKS – SwT 160 – Bonus episode sharing how I use old tools in a new way
Hope you enjoy this short bonus episode where I reveal another modern navigation hack. Wifi on a sailing boat is so much more than wasting time on social media. It's safety and navigation for some of us. And I love to share the new doors this tech opens fo...
SAILING SOLO 1500 NAUTICAL MILES NONSTOP PART 1 of 2 – SwT 159 – Revealing more secrets
BE FREE is setting sail towards the Kingdom of Tonga. This is a 1500 nautical miles nonstop solo sailing adventure and the longest I have sailed solo in the last 2 years. My previous long-distance solo sailing was 1300 miles nonstop from Martinique to Pana...
BIG CHANGES IN MY FUTURE PLANS – SwT 158 – At least both autopilots are now fixed!
Big changes in my onward route planning. Originally I aimed for Australia as the place to spend the cyclone season this year, however, lots of research shows me this will be way too expensive at the moment. The main reason is my budget for the Pacific is ...
LEWMAR STEERING REPAIR – SwT 157 – Preparing BE FREE for the next BIG jump
SO HAPPY TO HAVE MY STEERING FIXED! Huge load off my shoulders now. If you have LEWMAR onboard you might have a problem. At least you should inspect your steering quadrants and couplings. The quality is shockingly poor, but thankfully I finally got my hand...
SHE IS LEAVING – SwT 156 – Sailing to Tahiti to say good bye for now
This is probably the most difficult and hardest episode I have ever made, still, it needed to be done. After almost 9 months onboard sharing the adventure of our life this amazing person is now leaving BE FREE and flying back home. We discussed several opt...
COULD THIS BE THE END? SwT 155 – Challenges in the most beautiful part of the amazing Fakarava
In this episode, we try to enjoy the beauty of the southern part of Fakarava. But there are some dark clouds hanging above us, even though we definitely are in paradise. As we are getting closer to Tahiti we need to discuss our future and see if it's even ...
BEAUTIFUL FAKARAVA – SwT 154 – EXPLORING THE PRETTIEST ATOLL IN THE PACIFIC
In this episode, we truly enjoy the beauty of Fakarava. Getting close encounters with lots of sharks and even finding time to just relax at one of the luxury resorts here. Fakarava is definitely among the more touristic atolls here in the South Pacific. Bu...
SAILING TO FAKARAVA – SwT 153 – Sailing to the most famous Pacific atoll in French Polynesia
In this episode, we set sail from Rangiroa to the Atoll famous for all the sharks that hang around there. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entranc...
IS THIS CHANNEL EVER CALM? – SwT 152- We almost ended up with a new puppy
In this episode, we enjoy Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create s...
WOW! THIS WAS WILD! – SwT 151- Spectacular sailing to Rangiroa
In this episode, we say goodbye to the beautiful Pacific atoll Ahe as we are sailing to Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in day...
SERIOUS PROBLEMS IN PARADISE – SwT 150 Still trying to enjoy this South Pacific Atoll
In this episode, we explore more of what Ahe can offer before we prepare to set sail toward Rangiroa. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. ...
THIS IS A CHALLENGE | SwT 149 Secrets of entering a Pacific ATOL
In this episode, we explore more of what Nuku Hiva can offer before we set sail towards our first Pacific Atol. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create som serious challenges at the e...
EXPLORING NUKU HIVA – SwT 148 – THE SOCIAL SIDE OF SAILING LIFE WITH FRIENDS THAT MEETS AGAIN
In this episode, we explore more of what Nuku Hiva can offer. We go for a hike to a very beautiful bay with stunning scenery. This place is so beautiful we wanna sail around the island and spend a few days there. Again we see boats we have seen before and ...
EPIC SAILING IN POLYNESIA! – SwT 147 – VISITING THE MARQUESIAN ISLAND NUKU HIVA
In this episode, we sail fast to Nuku Hiva in the Marquises (French Polynesia). French Polynesia is really amazing and we truly enjoy our stay here. Averaging 8,9 knots from anchorage to anchorage is pretty good knowing the total distance is 85 nautical mi...
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