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Solo Sailing: Scared to leave port after experiencing a 50 knots squall – UNTIE THE LINES #43

After quite some time I went for my second solo sailing trip with Karl. It was only a short one, but it was a start and it felt really good. Now Karl and me are in Green Turtle Cay Marina and I am searching for some guts to leave the marina (there has been...

Sep 26, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:16

A Break From Boat Work: Filling Up The Batteries At Fort Lorenzo – UNTIE THE LINES #39

This is finally the last episode taking place in Shelter Bay. I know you are all very sad to hear this ;). Some more broken things have been fixed and the last projects have been ticked off he to do list. The tanks are filled up and food is stocked and it ...

Jun 23, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:03

solo sailing

day on the water in Georgian Bay

Jun 08, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:35

A sailing tender for my “big” sailboat – UNTIE THE LINES #36

KARL got a little brother this week, a Banana-Boat, that can be rowed, sailed and motored. What an awesome new fleet member! Last week was full of preparations to go for a trial run. I mounted my brand new self tailing Andersen Winches and the second main...

May 25, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:19

It doesn’t fit! My sailboat’s keels are too wide for the haul out! – UNTIE THE LINES #21

Big news: my new sails arrived and I mounted them this week. They look great and I can't wait to take KARL out...but before that I planned to take the boat out of the water to check the bottom, renew antifouling and change to the new depthsounder, which ha...

Jan 31, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:15

My big SAILING DREAMS that probably never will come true. – UNTIE THE LINES #18

It's the beginning of a new year so I thought I would give you a rough outlook about my plans with KARL. I have decided to try to bring KARL back to Europe. Watch this video to find out which route I have chosen to do so. Of course, all of this can and wi...

Jan 10, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:33

First doubts when leaving the comfort of landbased life behind – UNTIE THE LINES S1E03

Leaving home with mixed up feelings and some little stumbling blocks on my way to Panama. That's what you will discover when you watch episode #3 of UNTIE THE LINES. Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy ...

Sep 13, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:17

I am doing this! From now on I will live on a SAILBAOT – UNTIE THE LINES S1E02

The second episode of UNTIE THE LINES is about all the preparation that I had to do before I left to Panama to go on my big sailing trip. Find out more about my life with KARL on www.facebook.com/whitespotpirates. If you enjoy watching my documentary and ...

Sep 06, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:47

Single Handed Sailing: Saint Martin to North Carolina (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

April 2010: Drake single hands Westsail 42 'Paragon' 1500 nautical miles from Dutch Saint Martin to Beaufort, NC in 13 days and catches a big tuna!

Nov 07, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:44

Single Handed Sailing: NYC to Bermuda Nightmare, Part 3 (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

7 day single handed sail from New York City to Bermuda aboard sailboat 'Paragon' (Westsail 42.) Encountered a 52 foot steel sailboat in distress with two aboard and towed them for 3 days and 150 miles towards Bermuda before we collided badly. If you enjoy...

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:49

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