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Our trip changed... and we ended up here! The Dominican Republic surprises us | Ep. 114 - Che...A remote, unmapped cave system near Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, offers pristine limestone formations and wildlife viewing.Sep 20, 2026 · Yamasá, Dominican Republic

PublishedSep 20, 2026

Duration30:52

Views26K

LocationYamasá, Dominican Republic

The WORST part about the MOST TOURISTY spot in the D. REPUBLIC (and it's not the tourism) | Ep. 1...The crew earns an Advanced Open Water scuba certification in Bayahibe before exploring the remote Isla Saona.Sep 6, 2026 · La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

PublishedSep 6, 2026

Duration28:34

Views40K

LocationLa Altagracia, Dominican Republic

We went to Punta Cana and Bayahíbe: which one would we choose? | Ep. 112 - Chez TeamThe crew leaves their boat on a mooring in Luperón to travel across the Dominican Republic by car.Aug 30, 2026 · Yamasá, Dominican Republic

PublishedAug 30, 2026

Duration39:40

Views37K

LocationYamasá, Dominican Republic

We risked crossing at night and this happened on the way to the Dominican Republic | Ep. 111 - Ch...The crew of the sailboat *Chestim* completes an 11-day passage from the Bahamas to Luperón, Dominican Republic.Aug 23, 2026 · Yamasá, Dominican Republic

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration25:10

Views30K

LocationYamasá, Dominican Republic

The reason for deciding whether to sail to Cuba is not what you imagine | Ep. 110 - Chez TeamThe crew of the 40-foot sailboat *Chesteam* bypassed Cuba to prioritize hurricane-safe routing toward the Dominican Republic.Aug 9, 2026 · Long Island, Bahamas

PublishedAug 9, 2026

Duration29:50

Views33K

LocationLong Island, Bahamas

Why do sailing families seek each other out? | Ep. 109 - Chez TeamThe crew of Chez Team navigates the remote Ragged Islands in the Bahamas while encountering challenging tidal currents.Aug 2, 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Duration26:11

Views21K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

We took a risk and it went wrong | Ep. 108 - Chez TeamA 38-ft sailboat navigates shallow Exuma sandbanks and repairs a seized windlass to restore remote anchor operation.Jul 26, 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

PublishedJul 26, 2026

Duration37:25

Views31K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

An era ends aboard Chez | Ep. 107 - Chez TeamThe crew of the sailboat *Chez* navigates the Exumas and completes a 10-hour passage to Georgetown.Jul 12, 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

PublishedJul 12, 2026

Duration38:39

Views63K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

We took the most complicated route for this! | Ep. 106 - Chez TeamChilu and Eze transit a 0.02-meter-depth channel at slack tide near Compass Cay, Bahamas.Jul 5, 2026 · New Providence, Bahamas

PublishedJul 5, 2026

Duration31:19

Views21K

LocationNew Providence, Bahamas

Arriving doesn't mean you're safe | Ep 105 - Chez TeamA windlass failure and a dragging mooring buoy highlight the necessity of manual anchoring skills in Bahamas.Jun 28, 2026 · New Providence, Bahamas

PublishedJun 28, 2026

Duration38:15

Views27K

LocationNew Providence, Bahamas

After two months in the water, we got a surprise | Ep. 104 - Chez TeamPortable Smako diving gear allows for efficient hull cleaning and shallow-water maintenance without heavy scuba equipment.Jun 14, 2026 · West of New Providence Island, near Clifton Heritage, Bahamas

PublishedJun 14, 2026

Duration26:15

Views25K

LocationWest of New Providence Island, near Clifton Heritage, Bahamas

We went where we shouldn't have | Ep 103 - Chez TeamNavigating the shallow, reef-strewn waters of Andros Island requires constant vigilance for depth and tidal changes.Jun 7, 2026 · Bahama Islands

PublishedJun 7, 2026

Duration24:13

Views28K

LocationBahama Islands

That's why we left our routine life in the city... | Ep. 102 - Chez TeamMorgans Bluff, Andros shelters a sailboat through a 40-knot northerly for $6 a day.May 31, 2026 · Bahamas

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration24:22

Views24K

LocationBahamas

Paradise 🌴 is on SALE and NO ONE KNOWS | Ep. 101 - Chez TeamNavigating the shallow Great Bahama Bank requires precise tidal planning to maintain safe clearance under the keel.May 17, 2026 · Miami

PublishedMay 17, 2026

Duration33:56

Views37K

LocationMiami

We couldn't continue and had to head out into the rough sea | Ep. 100 - Chez TeamA sailboat with a 63-foot mast must exit the ICW at Port Everglades to bypass low bridges.May 10, 2026 · Haulover Inlet

PublishedMay 10, 2026

Duration42:35

Views49K

LocationHaulover Inlet

We arrived by boat at MESSI's house in Florida - THE GREATEST ARGENTINIAN STAR!! 😁 | Ep. 99 - Chez TeamNavigating the Florida Intracoastal Waterway requires coordinating bridge openings and monitoring tidal currents for efficient passage.May 3, 2026 · Florida

PublishedMay 3, 2026

Duration30:45

Views157K

LocationFlorida

We did something we'd been putting off for way too long | Ep. 98 - Chez TeamChilu and Eze rename their boat on Florida's Intracoastal, retiring the name Tross with a silver-coin Neptune ritual.Apr 26, 2026 · Florida

PublishedApr 26, 2026

Duration38:58

Views40K

LocationFlorida

We finally lowered the boat into the water, but first we had to do something important | Ep.97 - ...DIY hull repairs and maintenance in a Florida boatyard allow for system familiarization and spare parts stocking.Apr 5, 2026 · Florida

PublishedApr 5, 2026

Duration43:22

Views34K

LocationFlorida

After so much hard work, this is how the Chez Boat turned out! | Ep. 96 - Chez TeamThe crew completes a hull refit, including antifouling, transom repairs, and propeller maintenance, before relaunching in Florida.Mar 29, 2026 · Florida

PublishedMar 29, 2026

Duration27:58

Views33K

LocationFlorida

We underestimate the work at the shipyard! | Ep. 95 - Chez TeamThe crew performs a shipyard haul-out, replacing seized through-hull valves and removing a stubborn propeller for maintenance.Mar 22, 2026 · Polk County, United States

PublishedMar 22, 2026

Duration40:55

Views34K

LocationPolk County, United States

We pulled the boat out of the water for the first time and this is what we found! | Ep. 94 - Chez...A DIY boatyard in Titusville allows owners to live aboard and perform their own bottom maintenance.Mar 15, 2026 · Polk County, United States

PublishedMar 15, 2026

Duration23:54

Views32K

LocationPolk County, United States

We left the boat alone in the water for a month and a half and were surprised by how we found it ...Eze and Chilu return to their Florida sailboat after 45 days away, recapping 5,400 miles sailed and a public talk at Club de Veleros de San Isidro.Mar 1, 2026 · Polk County, United States

PublishedMar 1, 2026

Duration45:12

Views33K

LocationPolk County, United States

This is why we're afraid to leave the boat alone on the water for several weeks in the USA | Ep 9...A cruising couple prepares their boat for a multi-week haul-out by removing sails and canvas components.Feb 22, 2026 · Polk County, United States

PublishedFeb 22, 2026

Duration34:35

Views31K

LocationPolk County, United States

WE'RE BEING BOARDED BY THE US COAST GUARD AND BORDER PATROL! 😬 | Ep. 91 - Chez TeamA cruising vessel navigates the Georgia and Florida coast, encountering routine U.S. Coast Guard boarding inspections.Feb 15, 2026 · Savannah, United States

PublishedFeb 15, 2026

Duration21:40

Views35K

LocationSavannah, United States

WE ALMOST SANK! That's why we got distracted and didn't see it! 😱 | Ep. 90 - Chez TeamA sailboat struck a misplaced channel marker near Charleston while the crew was distracted by customs paperwork.Feb 8, 2026 · Charleston, United States

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration27:22

Views32K

LocationCharleston, United States

This mistake could cost you dearly 💀 - Ep. 89 - ICW - Chez TeamExtreme low tides on the ICW can cause unexpected groundings even in previously safe, charted anchorages.Feb 1, 2026 · Gunnison County, United States

PublishedFeb 1, 2026

Duration34:18

Views30K

LocationGunnison County, United States

We almost ran aground because we trusted the autopilot and saved it at the last second | Ep 88 - Che...Navigating the ICW requires constant chart monitoring and manual steering to avoid groundings in narrow, shallow channels.Dec 18, 2025 · Gunnison County, United States

PublishedDec 18, 2025

Duration24:10

Views28K

LocationGunnison County, United States

We ran aground on the ICW and then this happened (the most stressful day of our trip) | Ep. 87 - ...Chess runs aground on the ICW after bridge delays and 40 southbound boats crowd a lock holding area.Nov 30, 2025 · Miami, United States

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration33:26

Views43K

LocationMiami, United States

Why is nobody sailing to Washington D.C.!? | Ep. 86 - Chez TeamA cruising sailboat navigates the Potomac River to Washington, D.C., while managing a worn anchor chain link.Nov 16, 2025 · Gunnison County, United States

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration44:16

Views39K

LocationGunnison County, United States

ARGENTINA MAKING PICTURES ONCE AGAIN - SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY THAT EXPORTS | Ep. 85 - Chez TeamThe crew tours aluminum expedition boats and Antares catamarans at the Annapolis Boat Show before relocating for weather.Oct 26, 2025 · Annapolis, United States

PublishedOct 26, 2025

Duration39:58

Views42K

LocationAnnapolis, United States

WE CRASHED THE BOAT: It seemed like a good idea... but it went VERY wrong | Ep. 84 - Chez TeamA sailing crew transits the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal toward Annapolis, timing tides for favorable passage.Oct 19, 2025 · New York, United States

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration36:54

Views56K

LocationNew York, United States

An unexpected encounter in the middle of the sea | Episode 83 - Chez TeamThe crew of the catamaran *Chess* navigates the Vineyard Wind farm while managing mail deliveries at sea.Oct 12, 2025 · Gunnison County, United States

PublishedOct 12, 2025

Duration37:55

Views43K

LocationGunnison County, United States

We found our next houseboat in Newport, USA | Episode 82 - Chez TeamChilu and Eze tour the Newport International Boat Show, then untangle an anchor fouled by a neighboring boat on departure.Oct 5, 2025 · Newport, United States

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration36:49

Views58K

LocationNewport, United States

We realized we shouldn't have left the ship | Ep. 81 - Chez TeamThe crew leaves their boat in Newport to explore Maine’s Acadia National Park and historic coastal villages.Sep 28, 2025 · Monson, United States

PublishedSep 28, 2025

Duration46:46

Views44K

LocationMonson, United States

RESCUING A SINKING SHIP - This is how MAYDAY works in the United States | Ep. 80 - Chez TeamA sailboat crew responds to a Mayday call before discovering a major engine oil leak in Mystic.Sep 25, 2025 · Gunnison County, United States

PublishedSep 25, 2025

Duration24:21

Views51K

LocationGunnison County, United States

WE DIDN'T EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER THIS WHILE SAILING IN NEW YORK! | Ep. 79 - Chez TeamNavigating the East River requires timing the Hell's Gate passage with slack water to avoid dangerous tidal currents.Sep 21, 2025 · New York, United States

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration30:04

Views51K

LocationNew York, United States

We made a mistake and got robbed in New York 😢 | Ep. 78 - Chez TeamEze and Chilu's locked scooter is stolen outside a Central Park bar at 9 p.m. in New York City.Sep 14, 2025 · New York, United States

PublishedSep 14, 2025

Duration23:46

Views91K

LocationNew York, United States

NYPD BOARDS OUR BOAT IN SEARCH OF A FUGITIVE 😳 | Ep. 77 - Chez TeamNYPD boards Eze and Chilu's boat near the Statue of Liberty searching for a fugitive at 3 a.m.Sep 7, 2025 · New York, United States

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration49:44

Views83K

LocationNew York, United States

WE SAILED ALONE FOR 10 DAYS NON-STOP TO REACH NEW YORK | Ep. 76 - Chez TeamThe ChessBoat crew completed a 10-day, 1,000-mile passage from Miami to anchor near the Statue of Liberty.Aug 31, 2025 · New York, United States

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration49:55

Views58K

LocationNew York, United States

WE SAIL ALONE ON THE HIGH SEAS: THE STORMS DON'T STOP AND THE SHIP BREAKS UP! | Ep. 75 - Chez TeamThe crew troubleshoots an intermittent autopilot failure and switches to a metered Starlink plan during a coastal passage.Aug 24, 2025 · Océano Atlántico

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration49:55

Views76K

LocationOcéano Atlántico

About to miss the weather window for the New York passage | Episode 74 - Chez TeamA cruising crew prepares for a seven-day passage to New York by installing a generator and life-raft mount.Aug 17, 2025 · Miami, United States

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration49:44

Views52K

LocationMiami, United States

We grew tired of the boat and left it to return to the United States | Episode 73 - Chez TeamThe crew monitors their anchored boat remotely using Starlink, Navionics, and a smartphone to track position.Aug 10, 2025 · Polk County, United States

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration45:18

Views62K

LocationPolk County, United States

System failure in the United States (and a misunderstanding) can cost a fortune | Ep. 72 - Chez TeamA sailboat crew plans a 1,000-mile passage from Miami to New York using the Gulf Stream current.Aug 3, 2025 · Miami, United States

PublishedAug 3, 2025

Duration40:00

Views75K

LocationMiami, United States

We are boarded on the high seas while trying to enter Miami, USA, by boat | Episode 71 - Chez TeamA cruising couple navigates the Gulf Stream to Miami and manages electrical storms while anchored at Key Biscayne.Jul 27, 2025 · Gunnison County, United States

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration38:37

Views763K

LocationGunnison County, United States

WHAT THEY NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE AND HURRICANES... | Ep. 70 - Chez TeamChilu and Eze clear Bahamian customs at Bimini and choose a northbound route to New York ahead of hurricane season.Jul 20, 2025 · Cat Island, Bahamas

PublishedJul 20, 2025

Duration38:37

Views37K

LocationCat Island, Bahamas

The ship's autopilot breaks down, complicating our journey to Florida | Ep 69 - Chez TeamA malfunctioning autopilot forces the crew to use a bungee cord system while navigating shallow Bahamian waters.Jul 13, 2025

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration32:25

Views44K

PIVOT MOMENT: We don't know where to run from hurricanes! 😳 | Ep. 68 - Chez TeamThe crew of the sailboat *Chez* inspects their standing rigging and navigates shallow channels near Spanish Wells.Jul 6, 2025

PublishedJul 6, 2025

Duration38:42

Views48K

WE LOSE CONTROL OF OUR BOAT... 🤭 AND OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL (Part 2) | Ep. 67 - Chez TeamA sailing crew navigates shallow, current-swept channels in the Exuma Cays while exploring local reefs and grottos.Jun 29, 2025

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration32:55

Views34K

🙈 OUR GUEST TAKES CONTROL OF THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL (Part 1) | Ep. 66 - Chez TeamA cruising crew navigates from Nassau to the Exumas to snorkel the Curtiss C-46 Commando plane wreck.Jun 22, 2025 · Cat Island, Bahamas

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration31:35

Views40K

LocationCat Island, Bahamas

IT'S THE END FOR THIS TEAM AND WE DON'T WANT TO LET IT GO - Sailing Bahamas | Ep. 65 - Chez TeamThe crew navigates the Exuma islands, manages water replenishment, and hosts guests before departing the Bahamas.Jun 15, 2025

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration42:24

Views64K

ARE SHARKS LURKING? We swim with pigs and dive in James Bond's cave | Ep. 64 - Chez TeamThe crew explores the swimming pigs, nurse sharks, and the Thunderball Grotto in the Exuma islands, Bahamas.Jun 9, 2025

PublishedJun 9, 2025

Duration34:32

Views32K

SOLVING PROBLEMS ON BOARD THE ARGENTINE WAY - Bahamas on a Sailboat | Ep. 63 - Chez TeamCruisers in the Exuma Cays share a generator and watermaker to resolve a critical water shortage.Jun 1, 2025 · Exuma, Bahamas

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration35:54

Views45K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

We take risks sailing at low tide, that's the Bahamas | Ep. 62 - Chez TeamA cruising couple navigates shallow Bahamian reefs and manages boat logistics for six people near Nassau.May 25, 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

PublishedMay 25, 2025

Duration35:59

Views52K

LocationNew Providence, Bahamas

The boat's engine breaks down and we're set adrift out to sea - Bahamas | Ep. 61 - Chez TeamA cruising couple navigates the Bahamas and explores the 54-meter summit of Mount Alvernia on Cat Island.May 18, 2025 · Cat Island, Bahamas

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration31:56

Views88K

LocationCat Island, Bahamas

THIS MISTAKE CAN COST YOU A LOT! Sailing the Bahamas | Ep. 60 - Chez TeamThe crew of Chez Team secures their sailboat in Georgetown, Exuma, to weather 40-knot wind gusts.May 11, 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration26:44

Views52K

LocationNew Providence, Bahamas

At night, the worst storm hits, putting the boat at risk! Bahamas | Ep. 59 - Chez TeamA cruising sailboat survives a 40-knot squall in the Bahamas by using its engine to assist the anchor.May 4, 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration29:12

Views54K

LocationNew Providence, Bahamas

WE ARRIVED AT THIS INCREDIBLE PARADISE BUT THE WORST SURPRISED US! Bahamas | Ep. 58 - Chez TeamA cruising couple navigates the Bahamas, reefs sails in 20-knot winds, and clears customs in Clarence Town.Apr 27, 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

PublishedApr 27, 2025

Duration23:21

Views47K

LocationNew Providence, Bahamas

WE CAN DRINK SEAWATER ON THE BOAT AND IT'S AMAZING! 🤩 - Turks & Caicos | Ep. 57 - Chez TeamA portable reverse osmosis watermaker provides 140 liters of fresh water per hour for a cruising sailboat.Apr 13, 2025 · Islas Turcas y Caicos

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration30:35

Views224K

LocationIslas Turcas y Caicos

We spent the most stressful moments in this place 😯 Turks & Caicos | Ep. 56 - Chez TeamNavigating the shallow Caicos Bank requires constant visual monitoring of the seabed to avoid coral and grounding.Apr 6, 2025 · Islas Turcas y Caicos

PublishedApr 6, 2025

Duration28:12

Views71K

LocationIslas Turcas y Caicos

AWESOME WHALES GET UNDER THE BOAT 😯 | Ep. 55 - Chez TeamA crew sails from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic, encountering humpback whales upon arrival in Samaná.Mar 30, 2025 · Yamasá, Dominican Republic

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration35:44

Views68K

LocationYamasá, Dominican Republic

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