Sailing south down the Mozambique channel we encounter a strong low pressure system that could potentially create the dreaded ship breaking waves that make the South African coast so infamous. We run West towards Moputo, Mozambique to try and seek shelter...
There were so many bloopers, outtakes and favourite moments that we couldn't fit it all into one episode- so here's part 1! Come back in a couple of weeks to watch the next instalment.
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Scuba diving with an incredible amount of sharks at the remote atoll of Bassas Da India! On our 1,400 mile sail from Madagascar to South Africa we decide to make a little pit stop at one of the most epic diving places on the planet! We sail Delos back a...
Sailing Action! We leave Madagascar for the 1,400 mile sail to South Africa. Only problem is the wind and weather are not cooperating with us and we find ourselves drifting in the Mozambique Channel with no wind. We have a long way to go and must conser...
How to communicate at sea is a question we get asked a lot. After spending two and a half years sailing offshore, around Europe, Across the Atlantic and the Caribbean, we have our thoughts on the matter.
Do you really need an SSB in this day and age? What...
We leave our beloved Nosy Be and begin the sail South towards South Africa! Along the way we decide to stop at a place called Moromba Bay, which looks really sweet on the charts. It turns out to be an epic place to explore. We load Maggie up with our g...
Man, we love New York!
Its' the end of our season and the boat is tucked up and happy in Charleston, so it's time to fly home to see our families. As we are flying out of JFK , we decide to visit this great city, meet its people and do the whole tourist t...
"I am just a random 36 year old german dude from Berlin" :) Our Patreon crew contest winner Jens arrives and brings his brother Uli as his +1! Within minutes we scoop them up from the airport, have them on Delos, and take them out for a pretty typical M...
We have ordered new sails from Ullman Sails South Africa. Stay tuned to see how this turns out.
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We crossed the Pacific but that's only half way to New Zealand! There is a long ways to go before cyclone s...
Ain't no party like an underpants party! Sophisticated Lady continues south as we leave the incredible island of Guadeloupe. We make a quick overnight stop over at Isles Des Saintes to fill up on water and do some scuba diving, then we journey south to Do...
Rugged. Remote. Exotic. The Marquesas are a wild place. So wild that Fatu Hiva is only accessible by boat. Only after hiking across the island we understand why. Mountains rage up into the clouds. Jungle covers the valley floor. Only a couple of villages d...
In this action packed episode we meet up with Tonya and Ben, one of the finalists from our "I wanna be a Delos pirate" video competition! We hang out for a few days in Madagascar, take them diving on our sub-wing behind Maggie, and then go out in search o...
Bonus Video- http://patreon.com/svdelos Video Request! How we run a mini-dive shop on a sailboat!
A special extra video for our amazing patrons, hope this answers some of your questions about how we run a mini-dive shop on Delos! Please give a big thanks...
We set off on a Delos Dives Madagascar Expedition! We’d heard rumors about a few epic dive sites only a day sail away from our trusty anchorage in Nosy be! So we picked up the hook and prepared for a week of just diving! Using the drone, our depth sounde...
We follow in the footsteps of Jacques Cousteau and dive the marine reserve named in his honor. After finding out that it was Guadeloupe's national holiday we decided to celebrate in style and we get a little silly courtesy of our endless supply of rum on ...
After a year of progress our good friend Flo has finished his traditional Madagascar sailboat! He invited us along to buddy boat with him to some incredible spots around Nosy-Be! It was an unforgettable experience to see the local culture up close and go...
Will an expired liferaft float? What’s inside a life raft? How do you inflate a life raft? We ended up choosing to get a new one. There are many options to decide from. Some of our decisions were practical. Ben wanted to be able to sit up. We needed a sm...
When it comes to sailing life, girls have the most fun! We check out a volcano, do some incredible scuba diving, and hike to one of the most beautiful waterfalls we've ever seen. We hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!
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This week we're finally in America living the dream! We explore Charleston, South Carolina and immerse ourselves in the local culture the only way we know how: by eating and drinking our way through the city. We try the southern classic of shrimp and grits...
Sailing through Madagascar for Kazza's birthday week extravaganza!!!! We set out from Nosy Be for a week full of wicked sunsets, incredible scuba diving, a solar eclipse, and even nearly waking up with Delos aground during a massive tide. Enjoy, peace an...
Goat stampedes, crabs, hot springs, and diving our very own private deserted island! This was probably one of the best 24 hours of our lives! After we meet a new friend Gonzi on the island of Nevis, we go on a whirlwind adventure of Pinney's (PENIS) beach...
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Facts...
Boats encountered: 1 Freighter. 1 Fishing Boat.
Fish Tally (Abysmal for 19 days at sea):
1 small Black Fin tuna.
4 Mahi Mahi.
2...
Sailing around the world also has its darker moments… In this episode the crew deal with a local in Madagascar trying to steal Maggie, the beloved dinghy, in the middle of the night. We go on a man hunt and try and bring the thief to justice!
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So this is us. A boy and a girl who decided to leave London and sail the world. We left London, England in May 2015 and sailed the coast of Europe. From France, to Spain to Portugal, before finally crossing the straits of Gibraltar and Entering Africa.
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Sailing Totem and Sailboat Story unite to explore spider caves and ocean holes in Rock Sounds, Eleuthera.
The words "spider hole" does not typically describe a place that I would want to visit. However, if you get the chance, I highly recommend that you t...
Sailing and Island hopping around Nosy Be is some of the best we’ve ever seen! we set sail back towards crater bay as we had to say a sad goodbye to Camilla, that was catching a flight back to Sweden. Leaving the incredible Lemur island, we did another s...
'Why aren't you going to paint your hull?' 'If you're going to leave it bare, you should at least shine it up'. 'You're in for a ton of corrosion if you leave your hull bare'.
These are just a sample of the questions and comments we've been getting thro...
This week we are doing a sailing tour of Eleuthera and the Abacos as we make our way north through the Bahamas! We check out the best spots to sail, snorkel and enjoy all the Bahamas has to offer.
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Reunited and it feels so good!!! After one year and 6,500 NM we sail back into a familiar anchorage in Nosy Be, Madagascar! It's so nice to be around good friends :) We take Greg, Chyanne and Camilla to some of our most favorite anchorages to see lemurs,...
Join us as we sail from Statia to St. Kitts, where we check out the local scene, enjoy fiesta friday, ride the most beautiful train in the world, then cruise over to Nevis for some diving at Booby Island. Life is good onboard Sophisticated Lady!
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Patron Video Request! This is by far the Number 1 requested topic :) We replace our old B&G system with a new Maretron NMEA 2000 system. Capt. Breeyawn finds a way to wire up the old autopilot, GPS, AIS and Radar to a wireless system so now everythi...
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After rounding the gnarly northern cape of Madagascar we make it to an amazing remote limestone island! The timing was perfect as the wind calmed down for us to enjoy a full day of ...
Tucked up a mangrove creek with preparations done, we await the arrival of a Category 5 Tropical Cyclone (TC Debbie) – and she was a BEAST! Watch as we sit through 3 days of furious weather, then head back to Shute Harbour to find the carnage there.
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We've been itching to tell you for months now! It's finally official that Discovery Yachts Group have acquired the Southerly Yachts brand and will be building the complete range of Southerly cruising boats as well as the new Distant Shores 485! This is a S...
The tide is changing in our lives. We're soon sailing Britican to Bermuda and our long-term liveaboard neighbors, Brad and Cherie from Sailing Puffin, are moving too. Brad and Cherie, however, are hanging up their sailing caps and moving back to land. When...
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Our favorite sail blows up on an epic afternoon of downwind sailing.... Rounding the gnarly northern cape of Madagascar we make incredible speed in 40 knots of wind as usual :) W...
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