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 to Three Incredible East Coast Islands | Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard & Block IslandThe Mirage navigates coastal currents and wind shifts while visiting Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Block Island.Sep 27, 2026 · Nantucket, United States

PublishedSep 27, 2026

Duration22:41

Views7K

LocationNantucket, United States

Solo Sailing - Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine | Fog, 35-Knot Squalls & 190 NM of Fast SailingA solo sailor completes a 190-nautical-mile passage from Yarmouth to Portland, Maine, despite fog and 35-knot squalls.Sep 16, 2026 · Mud Island, Canada

PublishedSep 16, 2026

Duration21:48

Views6K

LocationMud Island, Canada

I Sailed Solo from Cape Cod, MA to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada - 240 NM Into Fog & Giant TidesA solo sailor navigates 240 nautical miles from Cape Cod to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, through dense fog.Sep 5, 2026 · Yarmouth, Canada

PublishedSep 5, 2026

Duration29:16

Views4K

LocationYarmouth, Canada

From New York, NY to Cape Cod, MA | Flying 200 NM downwind at 9–10 Knots.Amel 50 Mirage runs 190 miles from New York to Cape Cod in 24 hours at 9–10 knots.Aug 28, 2026 · Yarmouth, United States

PublishedAug 28, 2026

Duration9:04

Views3K

LocationYarmouth, United States

Sailing Through New York City | Manhattan, East River & Hell GateMirage times the flood tide at 08:30 to run Hell Gate and the East River without incident.Aug 21, 2026 · New York, United States

PublishedAug 21, 2026

Duration8:32

Views3K

LocationNew York, United States

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

Views4K

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

Views4K

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

Views491

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

Views2K

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

Views2K

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

Views2K

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

Views2K

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

Views3K

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

Views4K

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

Views2K

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

Views383

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

Views495

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

Views2K

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

Views3K

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

Views5K

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

Views3K

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

Views885

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

Views6K

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

Views21K

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

Views6K

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

Views9K

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

Views9K

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

Views5K

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

Views492

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

Views35K

LocationCulebra, United States

Sailing from St. Thomas to Culebra | 37nm of Caribbean Bliss ⛵🇻🇮🇵🇷Vlad sails Mirage from Saint Thomas to Culebra, Puerto Rico, for a week of Caribbean cruising.May 28, 2025 · Culebra, United States

PublishedMay 28, 2025

Duration8:55

Views2K

LocationCulebra, United States

Fun Sail from Nanny Cay, Tortola, BVI to Christmas Cove, USVI. | Perfect Winds & Floating Pizza! 🍕⛵Vlad sails Mirage from Nanny Cay to Christmas Cove and clears US customs via a mobile app.May 21, 2025 · Nazareth, United States

PublishedMay 21, 2025

Duration12:26

Views2K

LocationNazareth, United States

The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom! My solo sailing adventures in the BVIVlad masters solo mooring ball procedures on his 50-ft boat, Mirage, while cruising the British Virgin Islands.May 8, 2025 · Little Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

PublishedMay 8, 2025

Duration18:10

Views7K

LocationLittle Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

Just Incredible! Now exploring the Virgin Islands - The Baths on Virgin GordaVlad reaches The Baths on Virgin Gorda by dinghy from a mooring off Spanish Town.Apr 30, 2025 · Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands

PublishedApr 30, 2025

Duration4:42

Views689

LocationSpanish Town, British Virgin Islands

Fast Downwind Sailing from Saint Martin to Virgin Gorda | Flying the Gennaker on Amel 50 "Mirage" ⛵💨Solo sailing the 50-foot Amel Mirage requires electric furling to manage a large gennaker in 25-knot winds.Apr 16, 2025 · in the Caribbean Sea between Saint Martin and Virgin Gorda

PublishedApr 16, 2025

Duration23:42

Views9K

Locationin the Caribbean Sea between Saint Martin and Virgin Gorda

Riding the white horse!! :) Sailing from Crocus Bay, Anguilla to Fort St. Louis Marina, Saint MartinMirage encounters 35-knot gusts while sailing from Crocus Bay, Anguilla, to Marina Fort St. Louis, Saint Martin.Apr 9, 2025 · Rambaud, France

PublishedApr 9, 2025

Duration8:55

Views2K

LocationRambaud, France

Sailing Anguilla’s Hidden Gems: Prickly Pear, Dog Island & Crocus Bay 🌊⛵The 31-ton Mirage paid 815 US dollars for a weekly cruising permit to anchor around Anguilla.Apr 2, 2025 · The Valley, Anguilla

PublishedApr 2, 2025

Duration6:36

Views1K

LocationThe Valley, Anguilla

Solo Sailing from Sint Maarten to Anguilla | Caribbean Adventure 🌊⛵Vlad sails the sailboat Mirage 17 miles from Simpson Bay to Road Bay, Anguilla, in 24-knot winds.Mar 26, 2025 · Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten

PublishedMar 26, 2025

Duration11:25

Views2K

LocationSimpson Bay, Sint Maarten

Swapping ePropulsion for a Nissan Marine 5HP outboard – Speed & Performance Test!Nissan Marine 5HP two-stroke replaces an ePropulsion motor on Mirage, weighing in 19 kg lighter.Mar 19, 2025

PublishedMar 19, 2025

Duration2:51

Views2K

Wild Sail from St. Barts to Sint Maarten – 30+ Knots, Big Waves & 10+ Knot Surfing! 🌊The Mirage reaches 10.5 knots while sailing from St. Barts to Sint Maarten in heavy weather.Mar 5, 2025 · Lower Prince's Quarter, Sint Maarten

PublishedMar 5, 2025

Duration12:48

Views9K

LocationLower Prince's Quarter, Sint Maarten

A Short Sail from Île Fourchue to Anse du Colombier – Quiet Moments Before the Next Adventure!Windy forecast 13 knots; Mirage encountered 35 on a 3-mile hop to Anse du Colombier.Feb 26, 2025 · Saint Barthélemy, France

PublishedFeb 26, 2025

Duration5:51

Views2K

LocationSaint Barthélemy, France

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