Sailing Mirage

Welcome to Sailing Mirage – Adventures Under Sail! Join me, Vlad, as I sail the Caribbean and beyond aboard my Amel 50, "Mirage". This channel captures the magic of life at sea, the freedom of the open ocean, and the raw beauty of remote destinations - all through the lens of a sailor chasing a lifelong dream. It's all about sailing, music, meeting wonderful people and enjoying life.

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Solo Sailing from Annapolis, Maryland to New York City | Chesapeake to ManhattanA solo sailor navigates the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and the Atlantic coast toward New York City.Aug 14, 2026 · Cecil County, United States

PublishedAug 14, 2026

Duration16:01

Views2K

LocationCecil County, United States

Preparing Mirage: Boat Repairs, Upgrades & a Chesapeake Bay Test Sail to Hooper IslandThe owner of Mirage performs extensive system upgrades, including a watermaker control board replacement and windlass repair.Aug 7, 2026 · Dorchester County, United States

PublishedAug 7, 2026

Duration21:17

Views3K

LocationDorchester County, United States

"Tales from the Sea" – Volume 3 (Tales of the Present) | My Third Album by SY Mirage.Vlad's Amel 50 Mirage sails Puerto Rico to Annapolis across three original song albums.Jul 29, 2026 · Turks and Caicos

PublishedJul 29, 2026

Duration34:53

Views364

LocationTurks and Caicos

The Final 80 Miles: An Overnight Sail Home to the Chesapeake Bay. From Norfolk to Solomons, MD.Vlad completes a transatlantic voyage from La Rochelle to Solomons, Maryland, aboard his boat, Mirage.Jul 22, 2026 · Saint Mary's County, United States

PublishedJul 22, 2026

Duration11:36

Views1K

LocationSaint Mary's County, United States

Rounding Cape Hatteras at Night - Fast Sailing Through the Graveyard of the Atlantic in 25+ knot windsVlad sails the Mirage around Cape Hatteras, navigating the Graveyard of the Atlantic to reach Norfolk, Virginia.Jul 15, 2026 · Carteret County, United States

PublishedJul 15, 2026

Duration28:30

Views1K

LocationCarteret County, United States

When things go wrong. Broken Rigging in the Gulf Stream - 450 NM from Florida to MoreHead City, NCA broken mainsail clew attachment was repaired at sea using soft shackles and secondary safety lines.Jul 8, 2026 · Gulf Stream, off the coast of the Southeastern United States

PublishedJul 8, 2026

Duration18:45

Views1K

LocationGulf Stream, off the coast of the Southeastern United States

Full Moon Overnight Sail from Fort Pierce to Ponce de Leon Inlet | Downwind Sailing Florida Coast.An Amel 50 completes an overnight coastal passage from Fort Pierce to Ponce de Leon Inlet, Florida.Jul 2, 2026 · Volusia County, United States

PublishedJul 2, 2026

Duration9:33

Views1K

LocationVolusia County, United States

Crossing the Gulf Stream: Sailing from West End, Bahamas to Fort Pierce, Florida on "Mirage"An 85-mile Gulf Stream crossing from West End to Fort Pierce in 14 hours on an Amel 50.Jun 17, 2026 · West Grand Bahama, Bahamas

PublishedJun 17, 2026

Duration22:26

Views1K

LocationWest Grand Bahama, Bahamas

Fast Sail to West End, Grand Bahamas From Mangrove Cay | Last Stop Before Crossing the Gulf StreamEasterly wind shift removes the north component before a Gulf Stream crossing from West End, Grand Bahama.Jun 10, 2026 · West Grand Bahama, Bahamas

PublishedJun 10, 2026

Duration13:15

Views1K

LocationWest Grand Bahama, Bahamas

My Best Sailing Day in the Bahamas | Downwind Across Little Bahama Bank to Mangrove Cay, Grand BahamaCharted 3.5-meter anchorage proved only 2.2 meters deep; a neighboring boat touched bottom first.Jun 3, 2026 · New Providence, Bahamas

PublishedJun 3, 2026

Duration15:20

Views2K

LocationNew Providence, Bahamas

Am I doing something really really stupid? | From Lanyard Cay to Green Turtle Cay, Abacos, Bahamas.A solo sailor calls fishing boats on VHF for a Whale Cut conditions report before committing to the Bahamas' most dangerous passage.May 27, 2026 · Central Abaco, Bahamas

PublishedMay 27, 2026

Duration17:56

Views2K

LocationCentral Abaco, Bahamas

From Royal Island, Eleuthera to Lynyard Cay, Abacos | Solo Sailing Bahamas — Fast Code 0 Adventure.A solo sailor navigates the Bahamas using a Code 0 headsail while managing hull fouling and currents.May 20, 2026 · North Eleuthera, Bahamas

PublishedMay 20, 2026

Duration20:12

Views2K

LocationNorth Eleuthera, Bahamas

Life Aboard "Mirage" As A Solo Sailor | A Perfect Day at Anchor in Spanish Wells, BahamasA solo sailor's full day aboard an Amel 50 at anchor in Spanish Wells, Bahamas.May 13, 2026 · Spanish Wells, Bahamas

PublishedMay 13, 2026

Duration24:13

Views3K

LocationSpanish Wells, Bahamas

From Great Guana Cay, Exumas to Cape Eleuthera, Eleuthera Island. Fast sailing and my new hobby!An Amel 50 navigates a 42-mile passage from the Exumas to Cape Eleuthera against strong adverse currents.May 6, 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

PublishedMay 6, 2026

Duration13:36

Views1K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

Georgetown to Great Guana Cay, Bahamas, 55nm | Solo Sailing the Exumas in 30 KnotsApr 29, 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

PublishedApr 29, 2026

Duration19:40

Views3K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

Ella is back - our Happy Days in the Exumas - Full-Time Cruising, ATV Ride, Fishing, and Sunset SailThe crew of an Amel 50 catches and prepares a Wahoo while cruising through the Exumas.Apr 22, 2026 · Exumas, Bahamas

PublishedApr 22, 2026

Duration9:20

Views2K

LocationExumas, Bahamas

"Tales from the Sea" – Volume 2 (Tales of the Future) Presenting My Second Music Album by SY MirageThis video contains lyrics and poetry for a music album and provides no sailing-related information.Apr 9, 2026

PublishedApr 9, 2026

Duration31:29

Views356

From Windsurfer to Solo Sailor | 50 Miles in 30 Knots Across the Bahamas - Cat Island to Georgetown.Solo Amel 50 completes 50 miles from Cat Island to Georgetown in 6 hours 15 minutes in 30 knots.Apr 1, 2026 · Cat Island, Bahamas

PublishedApr 1, 2026

Duration24:52

Views3K

LocationCat Island, Bahamas

From Rum Cay to Cat Island, Bahamas on Mirage | Solo Sailing 70 Miles, Big Waves and Fast CruisingA solo sailor completes a 67-mile Bahamas passage in an Amel 50, navigating 7-meter swells comfortably.Mar 25, 2026 · Cat Island, Bahamas

PublishedMar 25, 2026

Duration11:51

Views3K

LocationCat Island, Bahamas

"Tales from the Sea" – Volume 1 (Tales of the Past) | Presenting My First Music Album by SY MirageVlad releases Mirage's first sea-ballad album, "Tales from the Sea" Volume 1.Mar 18, 2026

PublishedMar 18, 2026

Duration23:22

Views461

Beautiful Solo Sailing Alone to Columbus’ First Islands | Exumas to Conception & Rum CayVlad anchors solo at Conception Island, where Columbus's ships sheltered in 1492, on a two-day Exumas passage.Mar 11, 2026 · Rum Cay, Bahamas

PublishedMar 11, 2026

Duration27:10

Views3K

LocationRum Cay, Bahamas

The Mirage Martini - I share the recipe of my invention. Anchored in paradise and a martini at sunset.Vlad mixes a Mirage Martini using London dry gin and Blue Curaçao aboard his Amel 50.Mar 4, 2026

PublishedMar 4, 2026

Duration8:28

Views1K

35+ Knots Downwind to the Exumas. Wild sail from Long Island - big swell & a challenging Exumas Cut.A 20-mile downwind run to the Exumas hits 37 knots with a challenging tidal cut entrance.Feb 25, 2026 · Long Island, Bahamas

PublishedFeb 25, 2026

Duration19:59

Views6K

LocationLong Island, Bahamas

From Clarence Town to Calabash Bay - 45 Nautical Miles Along Long Island, Bahamas. Wind & Waypoints!Amel 50 runs 45 miles downwind along Long Island at 8.9 knots, anchoring 25 miles from Georgetown.Feb 18, 2026 · Long Island, Bahamas

PublishedFeb 18, 2026

Duration9:26

Views2K

LocationLong Island, Bahamas

Flying Downwind | Bahamas, solo sailing from Acklins Island to Clarence Town, Long Island (60nm).Little Harbour's entrance was impassable at 25–30 knots, forcing a divert to Clarence Town.Feb 11, 2026 · Acklins, Bahamas

PublishedFeb 11, 2026

Duration21:27

Views4K

LocationAcklins, Bahamas

Solo Overnight Sail Under Orion. From Great Inagua, Bahamas to Acklins Island (96nm)Solo 95nm overnight from Great Inagua to Acklins Island, reefed early to avoid a reef-strewn night arrival.Feb 4, 2026 · Acklins, Bahamas

PublishedFeb 4, 2026

Duration10:58

Views3K

LocationAcklins, Bahamas

Solo Sailing the Southern Bahamas: From Little Inagua to Matthew Town – The Most Remote SettlementA solo sailor navigates to Matthew Town, Great Inagua, to visit a large-scale salt production facility.Jan 28, 2026 · Inagua, Bahamas

PublishedJan 28, 2026

Duration9:01

Views3K

LocationInagua, Bahamas

The Bahamas Are Waiting! Solo Sailing, Sunset & Smooth Trade Winds from Turks & Caicos to Little Inagua.A solo sailor navigates the Caicos Channel and anchors at Little Inagua before clearing Bahamian customs.Jan 21, 2026 · Turks and Caicos

PublishedJan 21, 2026

Duration17:24

Views2K

LocationTurks and Caicos

Sailing Providenciales, Turks & Caicos | Blue Lagoons, Crystal Waters, Iguanas & a Soviet Shipwreck.Vlad explores the La Familia shipwreck near Grand Turk Bank while navigating strong currents in his dinghy.Jan 14, 2026 · Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

PublishedJan 14, 2026

Duration8:22

Views2K

LocationProvidenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Ella’s 3-Minute Mahi Caviar Recipe | Fresh Catch, Big Smiles Aboard MirageElla cures fresh mahi-mahi roe aboard Mirage using 50°C brine and non-iodized sea salt.Jan 7, 2026

PublishedJan 7, 2026

Duration3:40

Views846

From Grand Turk to Providenciales - 75nm. Perfect winds, big Mahi and we run aground! What. A. Day.An Amel 50 runs aground while arriving at an anchorage near Mangrove Cay after a 78-mile passage.Dec 31, 2025 · Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

PublishedDec 31, 2025

Duration8:06

Views2K

LocationProvidenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

From Samaná, DR to Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos. 180 nm of pure sailing bliss - Ella loved this one!Vlad routes around unsurveyed Mooshore Bank on a 180 nm night passage from Samaná to Grand Turk.Dec 24, 2025 · Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

PublishedDec 24, 2025

Duration16:57

Views5K

LocationCockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

A bit of a rough sail from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic! I don't think Ella liked 4m wavesA 150-mile Puerto Rico–Samaná passage turns rough crossing the shallow, hourglass-shaped Mona Passage in 35-knot squalls.Dec 17, 2025 · Mona Passage

PublishedDec 17, 2025

Duration16:47

Views20K

LocationMona Passage

Ella is back on Mirage! Bachata Puerto Rico.The video contains only song lyrics and lacks information regarding the vessel Mirage or Puerto Rico.Dec 10, 2025 · Puerto Rico

PublishedDec 10, 2025

Duration1:21

Views2K

LocationPuerto Rico

My fastest sail yet! From Martinique to Puerto Real, Puerto Rico - 440nm total, 200nm in 24 HoursAn Amel 50 logs 200 nautical miles in 24 hours during a 440-mile passage to Puerto Rico.Dec 3, 2025 · Cabo Rojo, United States

PublishedDec 3, 2025

Duration22:11

Views5K

LocationCabo Rojo, United States

Mirage in Martinique — Fixes, Upgrades & Getting Ready for the New Season!A 100-amp autotransformer lets Mirage run air conditioning and all systems from 110V U.S. shore power.Nov 26, 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

PublishedNov 26, 2025

Duration7:58

Views1K

LocationLe Lamentin, France

Start of a New Sailing Season | Grenada to Martinique (180nm). Midnight Mirage - You Only Live Once.The video contains no information regarding the passage from Grenada to Martinique.Nov 19, 2025 · Wallibou, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

PublishedNov 19, 2025

Duration5:13

Views2K

LocationWallibou, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

47 steps to prepare and store my sailboat in Grenada for the Hurricane Season. The Haul-Out Day! 🇬🇩The video contains no information regarding the preparation or storage of the sailboat Mirage.Jul 31, 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

PublishedJul 31, 2025

Duration30:55

Views8K

LocationBirchgrove, Grenada

Final Sail of the Season | Grenada to Carriacou & Back | 90 NM Test RunVlad performs seasonal maintenance on Mirage, including windlass sensor replacement and teak treatment, before a final sail.Jul 23, 2025 · Argyle, Grenada

PublishedJul 23, 2025

Duration16:00

Views3K

LocationArgyle, Grenada

Two years with "Mirage", my Amel 50. Review and five wishes for next-generation push-button sailing.Vlad proposes five push-button upgrades for the Amel 50 after two seasons aboard Mirage.Jul 16, 2025

PublishedJul 16, 2025

Duration7:35

Views8K

Four Days, 430NM Upwind: Offshore Passage from St. John to Port St. Louis, Grenada, Plus Some Q&AThe 50-foot Amel Mirage completes a 430-nautical-mile upwind passage from St. John to Grenada in four days.Jul 9, 2025 · Caribbean Sea, between St. John and Grenada

PublishedJul 9, 2025

Duration24:06

Views4K

LocationCaribbean Sea, between St. John and Grenada

Sailing upwind in 30 knots! Meet the New Crew on Mirage | From Safe Harbour, Puerto Rico to St. JohnMirage completes a 50-nautical-mile upwind passage from Puerto Rico to St. John in 35-knot gusts.Jul 2, 2025 · Coral Bay, United States

PublishedJul 2, 2025

Duration7:32

Views2K

LocationCoral Bay, United States

A Garden Surprise – Mama Rabbit and Her Adorable Babies! 🐰🌿 And next week - sailing to Grenada!!The video contains no information regarding the planned sailing route to Grenada or vessel operations.Jun 25, 2025

PublishedJun 25, 2025

Duration1:02

Views475

Ella is back and we sail from Culebra to Puerto Rico | Downwind Bliss, Blue Waters, and History!Vlad sails the yacht Mirage from Culebra to Puerto Del Rey Marina using a preventer for stability.Jun 11, 2025 · Culebra, United States

PublishedJun 11, 2025

Duration11:10

Views36K

LocationCulebra, United States

Sailing from St. Thomas to Culebra | 37nm of Caribbean Bliss ⛵🇻🇮🇵🇷May 28, 2025

PublishedMay 28, 2025

Duration8:55

Views2K

Fun Sail from Nanny Cay, Tortola, BVI to Christmas Cove, USVI. | Perfect Winds & Floating Pizza! 🍕⛵May 21, 2025

PublishedMay 21, 2025

Duration12:26

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The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom! My solo sailing adventures in the BVIMay 8, 2025

PublishedMay 8, 2025

Duration18:10

Views7K

Just Incredible! Now exploring the Virgin Islands - The Baths on Virgin GordaApr 30, 2025

PublishedApr 30, 2025

Duration4:42

Views663

Fast Downwind Sailing from Saint Martin to Virgin Gorda | Flying the Gennaker on Amel 50 "Mirage" ⛵💨Apr 16, 2025

PublishedApr 16, 2025

Duration23:42

Views8K

Riding the white horse!! :) Sailing from Crocus Bay, Anguilla to Fort St. Louis Marina, Saint MartinApr 9, 2025

PublishedApr 9, 2025

Duration8:55

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Sailing Anguilla’s Hidden Gems: Prickly Pear, Dog Island & Crocus Bay 🌊⛵Apr 2, 2025

PublishedApr 2, 2025

Duration6:36

Views1K

Solo Sailing from Sint Maarten to Anguilla | Caribbean Adventure 🌊⛵Mar 26, 2025

PublishedMar 26, 2025

Duration11:25

Views2K

Swapping ePropulsion for a Nissan Marine 5HP outboard – Speed & Performance Test!Mar 19, 2025

PublishedMar 19, 2025

Duration2:51

Views1K

Wild Sail from St. Barts to Sint Maarten – 30+ Knots, Big Waves & 10+ Knot Surfing! 🌊Mar 5, 2025

PublishedMar 5, 2025

Duration12:48

Views9K

A Short Sail from Île Fourchue to Anse du Colombier – Quiet Moments Before the Next Adventure!Feb 26, 2025

PublishedFeb 26, 2025

Duration5:51

Views2K

Sailing to Île Fourchue – Hidden Gem Near St. Barts! Snorkeling, Swimming & Ice Cream 🍦⛵Feb 19, 2025

PublishedFeb 19, 2025

Duration8:36

Views1K

Another solo sail from St. Kitts to St. Barts. Easy 50 miles - a perfect day on the water!Feb 12, 2025

PublishedFeb 12, 2025

Duration8:41

Views5K

From Jolly Harbour, Antigua to Christophe Harbour, St. Kitts! Perfect Winds and Sunrise Magic.Feb 5, 2025

PublishedFeb 5, 2025

Duration10:43

Views3K

My little innovation for rust prevention - bolt cover screw caps. Simple and inexpensive!Jan 29, 2025

PublishedJan 29, 2025

Duration2:34

Views1K

To a Place Where Dreams Will Stay: Five Islands Harbour, AntiguaJan 22, 2025

PublishedJan 22, 2025

Duration2:41

Views851

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