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Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia· Jun 2026

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New Outhaul Installation: Upgrade/Maintenance VlogNick sews a spliced Dyneema outhaul through the boom rather than taping the joint, avoiding a 12-screw re-run.Jul 2, 2026

PublishedJul 2, 2026

Duration11:25

Views1K

Wind & Waves. Mljet - Pelješac: VLOG 156Nick holds 8.3 knots upwind in 23-knot breeze between Mljet and Pelješac, reefed and tacking through Adriatic chop.Jun 17, 2026 · Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia

PublishedJun 17, 2026

Duration6:18

Views2K

LocationAdriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia

Price and Info for Šćedro Mooring BouysŠćedro north bay mooring costs €4.50/m for sailboats, with rat guards and sand-screw ground tackle.Jun 10, 2026 · Šćedro, Croatia

PublishedJun 10, 2026

Duration4:31

Views3K

LocationŠćedro, Croatia

Vis Island Docking/Mooring Prices in 2026Vis Island pier and mooring fees for 2026, with catamaran double-rates and anchoring rules explained.May 28, 2026 · Kut, Vis, Croatia

PublishedMay 28, 2026

Duration6:58

Views15K

LocationKut, Vis, Croatia

Croatia 2026 Flotilla - Sharpen Up #8A six-boat flotilla departs Trogir for Croatia's Dalmatian islands with an international crew of a dozen sailors.May 25, 2026 · Trogir, Croatia

PublishedMay 25, 2026

Duration3:55

Views1K

LocationTrogir, Croatia

Reefing your Mainsail - Selden in mast furlingReefing an in-mast furling mainsail requires a starboard tack, mast-straightening, and coordinated outhaul tension to prevent jamming.May 5, 2026

PublishedMay 5, 2026

Duration9:41

Views9K

Italy - Palagruža - Lastovo - Mljet: VLOG 155Repeated unanswered VHF calls force Mille Felice to abandon Palagruža under three gale warnings.Apr 27, 2026 · Skrivena Luka, Lastovo, Croatia

PublishedApr 27, 2026

Duration22:57

Views3K

LocationSkrivena Luka, Lastovo, Croatia

Overnight to Vieste, Italy - VLOG 154Radar tracking of a non-AIS trawler lets Nick calculate a safe passing distance past towed gear.Apr 25, 2026 · Vieste, Italy

PublishedApr 25, 2026

Duration10:58

Views680

LocationVieste, Italy

Sailing to Otok Jabuka - DAY 2The crew navigates to Otok Jabuka while managing sail trim, Starlink connectivity, and unstable island terrain.Apr 25, 2026 · Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia

PublishedApr 25, 2026

Duration19:54

Views2K

LocationAdriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia

First Sail of 2026! Here's What HappenedA sailboat engine overheats after a recent service, followed by a mainsail jam requiring mast-top repairs.Apr 23, 2026 · Croatia

PublishedApr 23, 2026

Duration16:51

Views977

LocationCroatia

Just a sneaky transfer and haul outDubrovnik-to-Trogir delivery of a Beneteau Oceanis 48 ends with a backstay-removal haul-out at Trogir.Apr 15, 2026 · off the coast of Croatia, between Dubrovnik and Trogir

PublishedApr 15, 2026

Duration14:00

Views701

Locationoff the coast of Croatia, between Dubrovnik and Trogir

BLACK SAILS! Finally fitting Mila Felice' new wind bendersNick installs new black in-mast furling sails on *Mila Felice* and tests their fit in Croatia.Mar 10, 2026 · Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

PublishedMar 10, 2026

Duration20:44

Views2K

LocationSplit-Dalmatia County, Croatia

Hanse 548 Haul Out & Maintenance 2026 | Boat Service, Repairs & UpgradesA bent bow thruster spindle and degraded relay contacts caused recurring mechanical failures on a Hanse 548.Mar 9, 2026 · Marina Balsic, Igalo, Montenegro

PublishedMar 9, 2026

Duration7:05

Views926

LocationMarina Balsic, Igalo, Montenegro

Which PFD Should You Buy? Ergofit 290 EX Live Demo!The Crewsaver ErgoFit 290 EX is tested in the water for MOB recovery, dual-person flotation, and halyard hoist.Feb 6, 2026

PublishedFeb 6, 2026

Duration6:56

Views2K

I'm GIVING AWAY €5,000!!!45 Degrees Sailing's 2026 Croatia charter draw refunds winners up to €5,000.Jan 19, 2026 · Jezerane, Croatia

PublishedJan 19, 2026

Duration1:37

Views316

LocationJezerane, Croatia

Crew Cabins: Where does the skipper sleep?The Lagoon 42, 46, and 40 crew cabins have no standing room, no bathroom access, and no air conditioning.Dec 11, 2025

PublishedDec 11, 2025

Duration10:05

Views3K

Lagoon 43 ‘Fox’ WalkthroughThe 2024 Lagoon 43 Fox replaces the self-tacking jib with a genoa and carries a Highfield 3.7C tender.Nov 24, 2025 · Grad Trogir, Croatia

PublishedNov 24, 2025

Duration7:50

Views4K

LocationGrad Trogir, Croatia

Close to Disaster! Stern to in CrosswindNick coaches a stern-to mooring in a 20-knot crosswind, calling bow thruster and prop walk corrections in real time.Nov 24, 2025

PublishedNov 24, 2025

Duration5:56

Views5K

Hanse388 Fufu WalkthroughHanse Yachts 388 Fufu walkthrough reveals a second forward bathroom absent from sister boat Calypso.Nov 24, 2025

PublishedNov 24, 2025

Duration2:37

Views1K

Single Line Mooring Vela Garška - Sharpen Up Episode 22Nick demonstrates a single-line mooring technique at Vela Garška using a stern cleat as a control point.Oct 23, 2025 · Hvar town, Croatia

PublishedOct 23, 2025

Duration7:02

Views4K

LocationHvar town, Croatia

Hanse 548 Mila Felice inside Walkthrough (fast)Hanse 548 Mila Felice runs premium skipper charters in Croatia with air-conditioned double cabins.Oct 9, 2025 · Jezerane, Croatia

PublishedOct 9, 2025

Duration1:26

Views2K

LocationJezerane, Croatia

Nathan Reviews Sharpen Up Flotilla - Mariners WaySep 1, 2025

PublishedSep 1, 2025

Duration2:49

Views1K

How to Spring Off with a Bow Spring - Sharpen Up Ep 21A long bow spring line allows a boat to pivot away from a dock under wind pressure.Apr 13, 2025

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration4:55

Views11K

Discover the Grand Soleil 44 Performance Yacht in DetailThe 2023 Grand Soleil 44 Performance offers high-speed sailing but presents challenges with cockpit shade and ergonomics.Mar 30, 2025

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration37:44

Views8K

2021 Moody DS54 WalkthroughThe Moody 54 DS features a dedicated walk-in engine room and automated sail handling via Harken winches.Mar 29, 2025 · Barcelona, Spain

PublishedMar 29, 2025

Duration16:14

Views17K

LocationBarcelona, Spain

Sailing Timelapse 4K Šibenik to Skradin - Grand Soleil 44The video contains no information regarding the Grand Soleil 44 or the route to Skradin.Mar 1, 2025 · Općina Bilice, Croatia

PublishedMar 1, 2025

Duration6:06

Views3K

LocationOpćina Bilice, Croatia

Grand Soleil 44 (2023) – Full Review Coming Soon!Nick tests the 2023 Grand Soleil 44 Performance on charter in Sibenik, Croatia.Feb 26, 2025 · Grad Šibenik, Croatia

PublishedFeb 26, 2025

Duration1:12

Views1K

LocationGrad Šibenik, Croatia

Singlehanded Stern to with a cross wind - Sharpen Up Ep 20Singlehanded stern-to docking requires wind-biased positioning and controlled use of windward lines to manage boat placement.Feb 25, 2025 · Zadar County, Croatia

PublishedFeb 25, 2025

Duration11:19

Views20K

LocationZadar County, Croatia

Gennaker Trimming Tips for Optimal SailingNick demonstrates gennaker trimming techniques to maintain sail shape and boat speed in light wind conditions.Feb 24, 2025

PublishedFeb 24, 2025

Duration3:44

Views3K

How to leave the dock when alongside - Sharpen Up Ep. 19Nick uses a stern line and engine power to maintain control while departing a dock single-handed.Feb 24, 2025

PublishedFeb 24, 2025

Duration5:21

Views16K

Do you want to train with Nick?Nick offers private two-handed sailing instruction aboard a Grand Soleil 44 in Croatia's winter season.Feb 21, 2025

PublishedFeb 21, 2025

Duration2:11

Views1K

Is Your ASA License Valid to Charter in Croatia?ASA sailors need an IPC certificate and VHF endorsement to legally skipper a charter boat in Croatia.Feb 10, 2025

PublishedFeb 10, 2025

Duration1:14

Views1K

Comments Time - How To Use In-Mast Furling Mainsail - Selden RigProper tension on the Selden in-mast furling line prevents premature wear of the internal drum teeth.Jan 22, 2025

PublishedJan 22, 2025

Duration7:54

Views4K

NICK DO BETTER! Its comments time (while sailing in 36knots of wind)Nick maintains speeds over 11 knots while sailing toward Sami, Kefalonia, in 38 knots of wind.Jan 20, 2025 · Ioanian Islands, Greece

PublishedJan 20, 2025

Duration5:36

Views1K

LocationIoanian Islands, Greece

ITHACA - Cats, Rats and Adventure!Nick constructs a prototype rat stopper from a day shape to prevent rodents from boarding in Ithaca.Jan 15, 2025 · Vathy, Greece

PublishedJan 15, 2025

Duration15:40

Views1K

LocationVathy, Greece

Storms, Anchors and Speed - Lefkada, GreeceA 45-foot sailboat maintains 10 knots of speed through 40-knot winds and a 1.5-meter swell near Lefkada.Dec 17, 2024 · Municipal Unit of Karya, Greece

PublishedDec 17, 2024

Duration12:58

Views4K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Karya, Greece

WE GAVE THEM THEIR CHARTER FOR FREE!The Blatts crew receives a full charter refund after winning a 45 Degrees Sailing competition in Croatia.Dec 16, 2024 · Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

PublishedDec 16, 2024

Duration6:13

Views470

LocationSplit-Dalmatia County, Croatia

Win BIG with Our €5K Charter Giveaway!45 Degrees Sailing's Croatia bareboat charter giveaway refunds winners up to €5,000 for bookings before 31 January 2025.Dec 14, 2024

PublishedDec 14, 2024

Duration1:29

Views18K

Running Repairs and Racing the Bridge! PREVEZA to NYDRINick repairs mast rigging and navigates the shallow Lefkada canal at night aboard the yacht Mille of Police.Nov 28, 2024 · Παντοκράτορας, Greece

PublishedNov 28, 2024

Duration18:32

Views1K

LocationΠαντοκράτορας, Greece

Mast Troubles - PAXOS to PREVEZANick replaces mast packers and manages rig tension while anchored near Paxos, Greece.Nov 24, 2024 · Vlachopoulatika, Greece

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration11:51

Views2K

LocationVlachopoulatika, Greece

Paxos, Greece - Swimming in November!A deep-draft yacht navigates shallow harbor depths in Paxos, Greece, while testing new Isle inflatable paddleboards.Nov 23, 2024 · Vlachopoulatika, Greece

PublishedNov 23, 2024

Duration10:22

Views2K

LocationVlachopoulatika, Greece

November Sailing, Corfu to Paxos, Greece: Suns Out Sails OutThe crew practices jibing and uses radar to track non-AIS targets while sailing from Corfu to Paxos.Nov 22, 2024 · Vlachopoulatika, Greece

PublishedNov 22, 2024

Duration11:56

Views3K

LocationVlachopoulatika, Greece

November sailing, Corfu, Greece: Restocking and ExploringNick replaces a failed outhaul at Yacht Hall in Corfu and stocks up for the run to Paxos.Nov 19, 2024 · Corfu, Greece

PublishedNov 19, 2024

Duration15:14

Views1K

LocationCorfu, Greece

November Sailing Adventure: Trogir, Croatia to Corfu, Greece | VLOG 141A 200-mile passage from Trogir to Corfu tests the boat's Starlink connectivity and Ultra anchor performance.Nov 18, 2024 · Dubrovnik, Croatia

PublishedNov 18, 2024

Duration23:58

Views6K

LocationDubrovnik, Croatia

The Big News I Have Been Alluding To For Awhile! VLOG_140Nick and Erin purchase a 55-foot yacht named Melopheles for future charter operations and private sailing.Nov 14, 2024

PublishedNov 14, 2024

Duration13:30

Views2K

Chris Reviews Admirals Passage - October Sharpen UpChris Lester gains hands-on sailing experience and evaluates yacht ownership during the October Sharpen Up Flotilla.Nov 5, 2024 · Ithaca Regional Unit, Greece

PublishedNov 5, 2024

Duration9:06

Views927

LocationIthaca Regional Unit, Greece

Sharpen Up Flotilla - Booking Now!The video contains no information regarding the Sharpen Up Flotilla or sailing operations.Nov 4, 2024

PublishedNov 4, 2024

Duration1:39

Views664

Sharpen Up Flotilla 2024 ReelNov 3, 2024

PublishedNov 3, 2024

Duration1:56

Views1K

September Flotilla - Sailtime HoustonThe video contains no information regarding the September Flotilla or Sailtime Houston.Oct 3, 2024 · Houston, United States

PublishedOct 3, 2024

Duration1:58

Views1K

LocationHouston, United States

Picking Up a Mooring over stern singlehandedReverse toward a mooring ball to maintain control and simplify line handling during singlehanded docking maneuvers.Sep 5, 2024

PublishedSep 5, 2024

Duration7:01

Views5K

How To Mooring Ball & Mooring Buoy For Monohulls & CatamaransTwo-line mooring ball setup: why the base mooring point beats the lifting point for load.Aug 11, 2024

PublishedAug 11, 2024

Duration1:29

Views7K

Sharpen Up 2024 Review - Brian CroftonA novice sailor gains practical experience and confidence in boat handling during a 45 Degrees Sailing flotilla.Jul 29, 2024

PublishedJul 29, 2024

Duration10:25

Views2K

We don't do cats #KindRegardsNo information is available to summarize from the video.Jul 28, 2024

PublishedJul 28, 2024

Duration2:02

Views2K

Fire. Seget Veanjic. Trogir. Croatia.The video contains no information regarding the fire or the location Seget Vranjic.Jul 18, 2024 · Grad Trogir, Croatia

PublishedJul 18, 2024

Duration0:22

Views6K

LocationGrad Trogir, Croatia

Hanse 508 for sale!Jul 14, 2024

PublishedJul 14, 2024

Duration1:02

Views1K

New Hanse 508 delivery - Slovenia to Trogir Part 2A Hanse 508 crew clears a fouled propeller and manually primes a Yanmar engine during a Croatian delivery.Jul 8, 2024 · Ilovik, Croatia

PublishedJul 8, 2024

Duration33:10

Views4K

LocationIlovik, Croatia

55 knot Squall, Vinišće, CroatiaA 55-knot squall at Vinišće, Croatia, rips an emergency ladder from its mount and drags a mooring.Jun 12, 2024 · Općina Marina, Croatia

PublishedJun 12, 2024

Duration10:38

Views60K

LocationOpćina Marina, Croatia

How To Use In-Mast Furling Mainsail - Selden Rig on Hanse yachtsOperating a Selden in-mast furling system requires switching the mast-mounted unit between ratchet and free modes.Jun 11, 2024

PublishedJun 11, 2024

Duration10:19

Views37K

New Hanse 508 delivery - Slovenia to Trogir Part 1A new Hanse 508 undergoes a delivery passage from Portorož, Slovenia, to Trogir, Croatia.Jun 11, 2024 · Portorož / Portorose, Slovenia

PublishedJun 11, 2024

Duration20:30

Views4K

LocationPortorož / Portorose, Slovenia

Lost Power Full Episode!A charter boat crew manages a total electronic throttle failure by manually shifting gears from the engine.Jun 1, 2024

PublishedJun 1, 2024

Duration24:43

Views3K

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