The Day EVERYTHING Changed For Us at Sea
This week on The Rúna Life, we’re a month into our incredible adventure exploring the stunning coastline of Corsica on our sailboat. Join us as we cruise into turquoise bays like Plage de Tamaricciu, face heavy rainstorms, and head deep into the Corsican mountains, where Andrew makes a life-changing decision.
Along the way, we share the realities of life aboard our sailing catamaran - from finding breathtaking anchorages and dodging weather systems to learning how to spearfish (with mixed success 😅).
Join us as we continue our liveaboard sailing adventure across the Mediterranean, exploring one of the most breathtaking islands we’ve ever visited!
Episode 18, Chapter One.
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Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼
Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️
00:00 - 0:45 Introduction
0:45 - 2:12 Fast sailing with strong wind
2:12 - 3:57 We need a marina!
3:57 - 4:38 Exploring Corsica's mountains
4:38 - 6:14 Spear fishing gone wrong
6:14 - 9:00 Sailing the east of the Island
9:00 - 9:55 Spear fishing 2nd attempt
9:55 - 12:47 The BEST sailing in the world?
12:47 - 15:16 Caught in a HUGE storm
15:16 - 17:57: Andrew's BIG surprise
17:57 - 19:35 A day in Calvi, Corsica
19:35 - 20:06 Overnight passage
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