Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World

We rebuilt a 1970’s sailing yacht!

Max Campbell details the transformation of Elixir, taking the 1970 Sparkman & Stephens Swan 37 from a neglected project to a modern blue water voyager equipped with updated marine navigation electronics.

Nov 04, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:03

Installing Radar on our Sailing Yacht!

Max Campbell mounts and rivets a Raymarine Quantum 2 radar dome to the mast of SV Elixir, running a single power cable and using Wi-Fi data connectivity.

Nov 03, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:01

We Have 3 Days to Make Our 50-Year-Old Yacht Seaworthy

Aboard Elixir at Vuda Marina in Fiji, Max Campbell completes a three-day refit sprint, installing Raymarine electronics and repairing damaged steering gear before sailing toward the remote Lau Group.

Nov 01, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:57

First Time Moving our Boat in Six Months, What Could Possibly Go Wrong…😂 (Calico Skies, Ep 121)

We’re super excited to 1) have my little sister aboard with us and 2) officially leave the dock and move Calico Skies for the first time in MONTHS!! After picking Molly up in Bocas town we waste no time casting the lines and heading for an anchorage near town. We’re meeting friends on Delos, Hannah&...

Feb 11, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:31

Sailing Across the Atlantic (EP7)

After the storm, a promising weather window was forecast. The small marina on El Hierro suddenly emptied as we, and our pontoon neighbors headed to The Caribbean. It was a mixture of families and young couples and no one certain which island they were going to, or which would let them stay. We hoped...

Aug 28, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:05

Sailing Through a Saharan Dust Storm (EP3)

When winds of up to 80mph whip up from the Saraha there are few safe places to be with a boat on The Canary Islands. The high winds, carrying fine particles of dust, are funneled and squeezed through passages of water between islands called acceleration zones. The storm reached The Canaries far so...

Apr 07, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:30

Sailing Across the Bay of Biscay Mid-Winter (EP1)

In January 2020 Elixir set off from Falmouth with her crew three. Max had done some miles, but Harry and Chloe were new to bluewater sailing. Elixir is a recently restored S&S Swan 37, setting out to circumnavigate the planet. Her crew are all in their mid twenties, and have restored the boat t...

Mar 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:16