Ann-Elin Synnes

Hi! My name is Ann-Elin I'm a Ph.D Marine biologist who swapped the lab for a sailboat, currently living full time on the water with my fiancé Sam. Join me on my adventure on how I adapt to the sailing lifestyle and find my sea legs, explore nature, and chase the wind. If you like my videos and you want to support me on my journey and get access to the videos early (or even a post card?) you ca…

Brunei· Sep 2026

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The country nobody talks about: Sailing from Miri to BruneiA sailboat crew navigates from Miri to Brunei, exploring local mosques, water villages, and jungle hiking trails.Sep 28, 2026 · Brunei

PublishedSep 28, 2026

Duration30:01

Views18K

LocationBrunei

From Kuching to Miri: 5 days of sailing in grey weatherA 500-kilometer passage from Kuching to Miri requires constant vigilance for unmarked fishing nets and squalls.Sep 17, 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

PublishedSep 17, 2026

Duration32:16

Views15K

LocationKuching, Malaysia

Sailing to Borneo - Orangutans, Fairy caves and cats in Kuching!The crew navigates the Sarawak River to reach the Kuching Marina after a two-day passage to Borneo.Sep 10, 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

PublishedSep 10, 2026

Duration34:31

Views14K

LocationKuching, Malaysia

Anchor dragging in Anambas - fun sound of anchor alarm!A cruising couple manages repeated anchor dragging and engine cooling failures while navigating the Anambas Islands, Indonesia.Aug 17, 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

PublishedAug 17, 2026

Duration23:44

Views11K

LocationRiau Islands, Indonesia

Sailing from Tioman to the Anambas Islands - the most beautiful place you've never heard of!A local agent in Tarempa assists with customs and provides guided tours of the Anambas Islands.Jul 31, 2026 · Tarempa TImur, Indonesia

PublishedJul 31, 2026

Duration19:14

Views17K

LocationTarempa TImur, Indonesia

5 days stuck at sea for THIS?! Diving paradise at Tioman IslandA sailboat nearly strikes a reef at Pulau Tulai after a mooring maneuver fails due to engine trouble.Jul 22, 2026 · Tioman, Malaysia

PublishedJul 22, 2026

Duration44:18

Views39K

LocationTioman, Malaysia

Sailing the Malacca strait - Pirate Warning, Stuck at Customs and Angry MonkeysA piracy warning and a two-hour customs hold greet Catfish's crew sailing the Malacca Strait to Singapore.Jul 8, 2026 · Selangor, Malaysia

PublishedJul 8, 2026

Duration34:45

Views14K

LocationSelangor, Malaysia

Sailing to Kuala Lumpur: A Scary Midnight Storm, a Secret Island & the Petronas TowersA midnight storm forces a re-anchor and overnight departure from Pulau Selantan en route to Port Klang.Jun 16, 2026 · Teluk Nipah, Malaysia

PublishedJun 16, 2026

Duration40:07

Views89K

LocationTeluk Nipah, Malaysia

Light winds to Penang and a stop at the island of Songsong!The crew transits from Langkawi to Penang, anchoring at Songsong Island before provisioning in Georgetown.Jun 1, 2026 · Strait of Malacca, off the coast of Malaysia

PublishedJun 1, 2026

Duration25:43

Views13K

LocationStrait of Malacca, off the coast of Malaysia

Leaving Langkawi - is this really the start of our journey?After a year in Thailand and Langkawi, Catfish departs for Australia with a freshly scraped bottom and repainted interior.May 8, 2026 · Mata Ayer, Malaysia

PublishedMay 8, 2026

Duration25:24

Views9K

LocationMata Ayer, Malaysia

Sailing back to Langkawi pt 2 - stuff break and stupid mistakes (almost lost the anchor!)All anchor chain ran out at a crowded Kolipa anchorage, nearly losing the anchor entirely.Apr 10, 2026 · Andaman Sea, between Phuket and Langkawi

PublishedApr 10, 2026

Duration21:50

Views8K

LocationAndaman Sea, between Phuket and Langkawi

Sailing back to Langkawi from the Andaman Islands - 5 days and 500 nm - Christmas with dolphins!A 500 nm Andaman Islands–to–Langkawi Christmas passage with calm patches, fishing traffic, and dolphins.Apr 6, 2026 · Andaman Sea, between the Andaman Islands and Langkawi

PublishedApr 6, 2026

Duration20:19

Views6K

LocationAndaman Sea, between the Andaman Islands and Langkawi

Wreck diving at SS Inchkeith in the middle of nowhere!Mar 27, 2026

PublishedMar 27, 2026

Duration37:59

Views8K

Sailing to Havelock Island - SEA KRAIT on board! 💀🐍And we hit a reef 😱A charted 30-foot depth near Havelock Island reef turns out to be nearly zero, striking the hull.Mar 23, 2026 · Govind Nagar, India

PublishedMar 23, 2026

Duration27:26

Views4K

LocationGovind Nagar, India

Sailing to the Andaman Islands and visiting an ACTIVE VOLCANO!A cruising couple navigates to the Andaman Islands and completes the formal customs check-in at Port Blair.Feb 14, 2026 · North and Middle Andaman, India

PublishedFeb 14, 2026

Duration28:40

Views6K

LocationNorth and Middle Andaman, India

Emergency exhaust repair before our first leg towards the Andaman Islands!A damaged exhaust pipe and a malfunctioning windlass delay a 15-hour passage to the Similan Islands.Feb 6, 2026 · Patong, Thailand

PublishedFeb 6, 2026

Duration21:37

Views8K

LocationPatong, Thailand

Leveling up our dive game and last preparations before our big adventure!The crew delays an offshore passage to avoid uncomfortable, large swells caused by forecasted dead wind conditions.Jan 28, 2026

PublishedJan 28, 2026

Duration19:44

Views6K

Disappointing beach but not so disappointing underwater exploration!Shark Point between Koh Phi Phi and Phuket delivers purple soft corals rated 10 out of 10.Dec 13, 2025 · Koh

PublishedDec 13, 2025

Duration29:17

Views7K

LocationKoh

Sailing back to my favorite island!An 11-hour upwind slog to Koh Kradon reveals severely bleached coral reefs at a high-traffic Thai anchorage.Dec 6, 2025 · Andaman Sea

PublishedDec 6, 2025

Duration28:07

Views9K

LocationAndaman Sea

Bumpy ride to Koh Lipe!A squall near Koh Lipe pushes both engines to full power while the boat briefly goes backwards.Nov 30, 2025 · Kampung Bukit Lembu, Malaysia

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration40:52

Views11K

LocationKampung Bukit Lembu, Malaysia

Sailing to Alor Setar and meeting James!First scuba dives near Langkawi reveal a sea snake and shark but degraded coral.Nov 25, 2025 · Kampong Berjaya, Malaysia

PublishedNov 25, 2025

Duration30:43

Views12K

LocationKampong Berjaya, Malaysia

Beautiful Eagles and Bloodthirsty Leeches! 😱 Island Life Gets Wild! The crew navigates Langkawi’s islands, managing anchorages, hiking trails, and logistics for a new air conditioning unit.Nov 9, 2025

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration40:26

Views9K

Just Vibing in Langkawi - 10/10 best place to sail!!The crew installs a new B&G chartplotter and repairs a faulty electrical breaker while anchored in Langkawi.Nov 1, 2025 · Kuah, Malaysia

PublishedNov 1, 2025

Duration29:47

Views10K

LocationKuah, Malaysia

Island Hopping to Langkawi: The Untouched Side of ThailandThe crew navigates to Langkawi using a Parasailor while troubleshooting intermittent engine and throttle gear failures.Oct 26, 2025 · Thailand

PublishedOct 26, 2025

Duration22:55

Views11K

LocationThailand

Exploring Ko Libong - Sailing Thailands Hidden IslandsAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam navigate Ko Libong and manage engine throttle issues while sailing through Thailand.Oct 17, 2025 · Baan Maphrao, Thailand

PublishedOct 17, 2025

Duration20:44

Views10K

LocationBaan Maphrao, Thailand

The Beginning of Our Sailing Life in Paradise! 🏝️A couple sails from Phuket to Langkawi, managing heavy squalls, a broken jib shackle, and mooring procedures.Oct 10, 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

PublishedOct 10, 2025

Duration40:46

Views18K

LocationPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

End of villa life and last week in Phuket before the real adventure starts!The crew installs a second air conditioning unit and acquires a new black screecher sail in Phuket.Oct 3, 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

PublishedOct 3, 2025

Duration17:02

Views9K

LocationPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Finally back in the water!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam install solar panels and LED lighting during a boat refit in Phuket, Thailand.Sep 20, 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

PublishedSep 20, 2025

Duration24:39

Views11K

LocationRawai, Thailand

Doing electrical work and eating thingsAnn-Elin Synnes repairs a mast-mounted wind sensor and attempts to seal leaking windows in Phuket, Thailand.Sep 12, 2025

PublishedSep 12, 2025

Duration18:40

Views7K

A thousand monkeys and some more boat projectsThe crew prepares for launch in Phuket by completing mast wiring, hatch repairs, and outboard motor maintenance.Sep 6, 2025

PublishedSep 6, 2025

Duration25:12

Views8K

More boat projects and checking out the Phuket Old Town night market!The crew performs hatch repairs, installs air conditioning through-hulls, and sources new rigging from Rolly Tasker in Phuket.Aug 30, 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

PublishedAug 30, 2025

Duration18:58

Views11K

LocationPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Boat projects and biggest spider everThe crew replaces leaking hatch windows using Sikaflex and foam tape spacers while maintaining their boat.Aug 23, 2025

PublishedAug 23, 2025

Duration26:20

Views12K

Hauling out! 😱 ..and flexing windows 💪The crew reseals leaking boat windows with Sika-flex after removing old sealant and applying necessary primer.Aug 16, 2025

PublishedAug 16, 2025

Duration23:36

Views24K

Broken windlass and giving Sam a haircut before haul outA cruising couple repairs a damaged windlass using custom steel plates before hauling their boat for rigging work.Aug 9, 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

PublishedAug 9, 2025

Duration25:17

Views30K

LocationRawai, Thailand

Awesome snorkeling spot and sailing to Chalong pierThe crew prepares for a passage to Malaysia by replacing rigging and cleaning the boat in Phuket.Jul 31, 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

PublishedJul 31, 2025

Duration25:20

Views10K

LocationRawai, Thailand

Sailing to Ko Panyi - A floating fishing village I never knew existed!The crew reseals leaking windows with SikaFlex and replaces a shower hose while docked at Chalong Pier.Jul 25, 2025

PublishedJul 25, 2025

Duration28:40

Views14K

Island hopping in the Andaman Sea! Going where the wind carries us.Navigating the Andaman Sea requires monitoring tidal charts to avoid stranding in shallow lagoons and coastal anchorages.Jul 18, 2025

PublishedJul 18, 2025

Duration40:12

Views28K

Sailing in Phuket, Thailand on our new boat: Catfish!Ann-Elin Synnes sails the catamaran *Catfish* through the islands of Phuket, Thailand, to visit local caves.Jul 10, 2025

PublishedJul 10, 2025

Duration28:34

Views19K

We accidentally went to Amsterdam on Kings day! Also, we saw some tulipsAnn-Elin and Sam hit Amsterdam's King's Day crowds and the Keukenhof tulip garden in late April.May 18, 2025 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration20:28

Views33K

LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands

Last trip with Pickle in Puerto Rico!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam sell their sailboat, Pickle, in Puerto Rico before transitioning to a new catamaran.May 10, 2025 · Jayuya, United States

PublishedMay 10, 2025

Duration13:31

Views10K

LocationJayuya, United States

Visiting Culebra and Flamenco beach - We saw General Tanklys tanks!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam explore the abandoned military tanks and snorkeling conditions at Flamenco Beach, Culebra.Apr 6, 2025 · Culebra, United States

PublishedApr 6, 2025

Duration13:34

Views9K

LocationCulebra, United States

Roadtrip to La Parguera - Looking for boats to buy and bioluminescenceA 1991 Leopard 47 in Puerto Rico fails inspection after charter damage rules it out.Mar 30, 2025 · San Juan, United States

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration11:56

Views9K

LocationSan Juan, United States

We're finally free! ...But we didn't get very far :(The crew of the sailboat Pickle abandons a passage to the Virgin Islands due to rough seas.Mar 23, 2025 · Toa Baja, United States

PublishedMar 23, 2025

Duration18:55

Views11K

LocationToa Baja, United States

Anchor problems in San Juan - We're stuck!!The crew of Pickle remains in San Juan after their anchor becomes fouled with another boat's chain.Mar 16, 2025 · Toa Baja, United States

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration27:05

Views7K

LocationToa Baja, United States

Rainforest adventures! Exploring the El Yunque National forest in Puerto Rico!Ann-Elin and Sam hike El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico after a lost purse and a wrong Airbnb date.Feb 22, 2025 · Naguabo, United States

PublishedFeb 22, 2025

Duration18:26

Views4K

LocationNaguabo, United States

11 course dinner at Under in Lindesnes, Norway ⭐️🌊Ann-Elin and Sam complete an 11-course Michelin-star dinner at Under in Lindesnes for 2,610 kroner.Feb 10, 2025 · Lindesnes, Norway

PublishedFeb 10, 2025

Duration12:51

Views4K

LocationLindesnes, Norway

Random ski trip followed by 20 seconds of snadderloff content (not clickbait!)Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam practice parallel turns and jumps at a ski center in Evye, Norway.Jan 26, 2025 · Evje, Norway

PublishedJan 26, 2025

Duration9:00

Views5K

LocationEvje, Norway

Random weekend in Paris! 🤷‍♀️ Night view from the Eiffel Tower!Ann-Elin and her mother visit the Eiffel Tower at night in October, booking tickets two weeks out.Nov 24, 2024

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration15:56

Views3K

Wreck diving in Norway! Super cool starfish larvae and lots of dead mans fingers!Ann-Elin Synnes dives a car and boat wreck at Dvergsøya near Kristiansand, Norway.Nov 9, 2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

PublishedNov 9, 2024

Duration11:00

Views3K

LocationKristiansand, Norway

Sailing along the coast of Gran Canaria - We found a magnificent crab!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam sail the boat Pickle along the coast of Gran Canaria before docking in Puerto Rico.Nov 2, 2024 · Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Spain

PublishedNov 2, 2024

Duration23:47

Views9K

LocationSanta Lucía de Tirajana, Spain

Sailing from Tenerife to Grand Canary Island!Pickle sails 33 nautical miles from Tenerife to Gran Canaria in rough, whitecap conditions.Oct 26, 2024 · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

PublishedOct 26, 2024

Duration25:36

Views16K

LocationSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Underwater adventures! Wreck Diving in Norway at the MS Tom BAnn-Elin Synnes dives the MS Tom B wreck at 20 meters off Oksøy, Norway.Oct 13, 2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

PublishedOct 13, 2024

Duration10:28

Views5K

LocationKristiansand, Norway

Marrakech part 2 - Hot air ballon ride and sunrise over the desertAnn-Elin and Sam take a 5 a.m. hot air balloon ride over the desert outside Marrakesh.Sep 28, 2024

PublishedSep 28, 2024

Duration11:23

Views4K

Marrakech - Ouzoud waterfalls! a waterfall in the desert?Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam travel to Marrakech to visit the Bahia Palace and the Ouzoud waterfalls.Sep 21, 2024 · Marrakesh, Morocco

PublishedSep 21, 2024

Duration16:43

Views6K

LocationMarrakesh, Morocco

Moroccan adventures! Rabat and CasablancaAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam navigate Rabat and Casablanca while attempting to source a replacement autopilot unit.Sep 14, 2024 · Rabat, Morocco

PublishedSep 14, 2024

Duration17:16

Views6K

LocationRabat, Morocco

Sailing along the Moroccan coast! From Tangier to RabatAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam sail the boat Pickle from Tangier to Rabat, Morocco, in 40 hours.Sep 7, 2024 · Rabat, Morocco

PublishedSep 7, 2024

Duration21:11

Views12K

LocationRabat, Morocco

First stop in Morocco - Tangier!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam prepare to sail from Tangier to Rabat after clearing out of the marina.Aug 31, 2024 · Tangier, Morocco

PublishedAug 31, 2024

Duration12:22

Views13K

LocationTangier, Morocco

Sailing through the Gibraltar strait! We saw a swordfish!The crew hand-steers to Tangier after the autopilot fails during a crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar.Aug 24, 2024 · Strait of Gibraltar

PublishedAug 24, 2024

Duration17:01

Views19K

LocationStrait of Gibraltar

Exploring Gibraltar on our way to Morocco! Foggy mountain top with monkeys!The crew docks at Ocean Village and Marina Bay in Gibraltar before hiking the Rock's steep trails.Aug 17, 2024 · Gibraltar, Gibraltar

PublishedAug 17, 2024

Duration22:40

Views10K

LocationGibraltar, Gibraltar

Sailing to Morocco! First stretch - Malaga to GibraltarAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam sail from Malaga to Gibraltar, navigating short-period waves and upwind conditions.Aug 10, 2024 · Málaga, Spain

PublishedAug 10, 2024

Duration18:58

Views36K

LocationMálaga, Spain

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