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Maupiti, France· Sep 2026

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The Biggest Risk Anchoring I Ever Took!A sailboat navigates the Maupiti pass and anchors in shallow water to access remote French Polynesian lagoons.Sep 2, 2026 · Maupiti, France

PublishedSep 2, 2026

Duration26:36

Views26K

LocationMaupiti, France

It was my dream to sail here (Bora Bora)Snorkeling with manta rays and eagle rays in the lagoon of Bora-Bora, France, requires careful coral navigation.Aug 23, 2026 · Bora-Bora, France

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration21:48

Views43K

LocationBora-Bora, France

Chasing Sharks in Bora BoraHuub secures a mooring buoy in Bora Bora to attend the traditional Polynesian Heiva cultural festival.Aug 12, 2026 · Bora-Bora, France

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Duration18:11

Views37K

LocationBora-Bora, France

She Couldn't Stop Smiling 🥹The crew navigates the lagoons of Tahaʻa to find manta rays and tour local vanilla and pearl farms.Aug 2, 2026 · Pātio, France

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Duration18:46

Views36K

LocationPātio, France

I think I'm living the dream (right?)Huub repairs a saildrive and an electric foil board while cruising the Raiatea and Tahaa lagoon.Jul 22, 2026

PublishedJul 22, 2026

Duration21:11

Views85K

A Tractor had to Pull me Out !Huub repairs water-contaminated saildrive seals at Raiatea with a trailer haul-out and machine-shop shaft sleeves.Jul 12, 2026 · Tumaraa, France

PublishedJul 12, 2026

Duration23:57

Views39K

LocationTumaraa, France

I'm Changing My Plans ! (Not Clickbait)Huub reconsiders leaving the Society Islands early, weighing the 1,000-mile stretch to Niue against unexplored Cook Islands and Austral Islands.Jul 1, 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

PublishedJul 1, 2026

Duration18:24

Views39K

LocationHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Alone in a Deserted ParadiseLimonada pushes through Tikahau pass at 2,500 rpm against mid-tide current, then overnights 185 miles to Papeete.Jun 19, 2026 · Rangiroa, France

PublishedJun 19, 2026

Duration19:47

Views90K

LocationRangiroa, France

A Voyage through the TuamotusHuub times a 140-mile overnight run to hit Rangiroa's pass at high tide on a 38-foot catamaran.Jun 9, 2026 · Fakarava, France

PublishedJun 9, 2026

Duration19:43

Views37K

LocationFakarava, France

1-Week Alone at SeaA 38-foot catamaran navigates the Fakarava atoll entrance using slack tide timing and chain-floating techniques.May 29, 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

PublishedMay 29, 2026

Duration24:08

Views36K

LocationNuku Hiva, France

Sailing the Marquesas Islands, Ua Pou and Nuku HivaHuub rigs an improvised Fortress stern anchor in Ua Pou's crowded anchorage using dinghy chain and seizing wire.May 19, 2026 · Ua Pou, France

PublishedMay 19, 2026

Duration20:35

Views35K

LocationUa Pou, France

A Voyage through the Marquesas IslandsHuub anchors his 38-foot catamaran at Tahuata, Hiva Oa, and Uahuka after a 32-day Pacific crossing.May 13, 2026 · Tahuata, France

PublishedMay 13, 2026

Duration16:07

Views41K

LocationTahuata, France

I Solo Sailed 32 Days to get HERE !!!Huub anchors at Fatu Hiva after 32 solo days from Panama, then repairs a mainsail track at Hiva Oa's sail loft.Apr 29, 2026 · Marquesas Islands

PublishedApr 29, 2026

Duration20:43

Views125K

LocationMarquesas Islands

32 Days Alone at SeaHuub sails his 38-foot catamaran solo from Panama to the Marquesas in 32 days.Apr 22, 2026 · Pacific Ocean

PublishedApr 22, 2026

Duration26:53

Views62K

LocationPacific Ocean

20-Days Alone Across OceanA solo sailor crosses the Pacific on a 38-foot catamaran, managing sail trim and watermaker maintenance alone.Apr 10, 2026 · Pacific Ocean

PublishedApr 10, 2026

Duration20:45

Views55K

LocationPacific Ocean

10-Days Alone Across the PacificA solo sailor crosses the Pacific on a 38-foot catamaran, managing upwind conditions and self-rigged Dyneema gear.Mar 31, 2026 · Panamá Province, Panama

PublishedMar 31, 2026

Duration24:30

Views201K

LocationPanamá Province, Panama

Our Last Video TogetherHuub prepares for a solo Pacific crossing by sourcing fresh provisions and extra fuel in Boca Chica, Panama.Mar 24, 2026 · Boca Chica, Panama

PublishedMar 24, 2026

Duration14:58

Views132K

LocationBoca Chica, Panama

Grinding Fiberglass in ParadiseHuub repairs a structural bulkhead crack with biaxial fiberglass and epoxy before a Pacific crossing.Mar 22, 2026 · Bahía Honda, Panama

PublishedMar 22, 2026

Duration19:42

Views26K

LocationBahía Honda, Panama

We Tried to Leave. It Failed. Now We Try Again.Huub tests his 38-foot catamaran’s watermaker and Code Zero sail during a shakedown cruise toward Isla Cebaco.Mar 18, 2026 · Taboga, Panama

PublishedMar 18, 2026

Duration14:59

Views61K

LocationTaboga, Panama

We Were Advised Not to Go Here !A 38-foot catamaran undergoes maintenance in Panama City to prepare for a 4,000-mile Pacific Ocean crossing.Mar 15, 2026 · Panamá Province, Panama

PublishedMar 15, 2026

Duration18:28

Views90K

LocationPanamá Province, Panama

Ups and Downs on Ocean-Crossing Preparation SailA 38-ft catamaran owner tests a Code Zero sail and wireless bilge sensors before a Pacific crossing.Mar 11, 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

PublishedMar 11, 2026

Duration21:19

Views46K

LocationBella Vista, Panama

Every Catamaran SHOULD Have THIS !!!A 38-foot catamaran owner installs a removable bowsprit and Code Zero sail for Pacific Ocean passage.Mar 8, 2026

PublishedMar 8, 2026

Duration18:06

Views23K

Stuck in Cramped Boat Space for HOURS (YOU WARNED ME)A 38-ft Maxxen 380 catamaran undergoes rudder, hatch, and rigging maintenance in the Panama City Anchorage.Mar 4, 2026 · Ancón, Panama

PublishedMar 4, 2026

Duration23:27

Views26K

LocationAncón, Panama

Don't Go to the Galapagos ! (Too Expensive)Private sailboats face entry fees over $3,000 and strict access restrictions when visiting the Galapagos Islands.Mar 1, 2026 · Parroquia El Progresso, Ecuador

PublishedMar 1, 2026

Duration26:01

Views20K

LocationParroquia El Progresso, Ecuador

Inside the Panama Canal: I Lost Total Control over the BoatNavigating the Panama Canal requires managing intense lock currents and precise engine control to avoid wall collisions.Feb 22, 2026 · Cativá, Panama

PublishedFeb 22, 2026

Duration25:31

Views37K

LocationCativá, Panama

Panama Canal PreparationA vessel prepares for the Panama Canal with hull maintenance, sail drive service, and professional line handlers.Feb 15, 2026 · Ernesto Córdoba Campos, Panama

PublishedFeb 15, 2026

Duration15:33

Views24K

LocationErnesto Córdoba Campos, Panama

Yanmar Saildrive Seal Replacement (upper and lower)Replacing Yanmar saildrive seals requires removing the propeller, draining oil, and shifting the engine to access components.Feb 8, 2026

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration14:08

Views24K

I Had to Leave, Sailing Through Lightning to Haul Out the BoatHuub hauls out his boat in Linton Bay for seacock servicing, window repairs, and sail drive maintenance.Feb 1, 2026 · Portobelo, Panama

PublishedFeb 1, 2026

Duration17:38

Views24K

LocationPortobelo, Panama

Project Week for Pacific Crossing PreparationA sailor prepares for a Pacific crossing by upgrading the autopilot, anchor light, and fuel monitoring systems.Jan 25, 2026

PublishedJan 25, 2026

Duration17:19

Views20K

Family of 4 living on Remote Tropical Island (after Sailing the Caribbean) !Huub performs boat maintenance and completes a visa run to Costa Rica to extend his Panama stay.Jan 18, 2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

PublishedJan 18, 2026

Duration15:49

Views19K

LocationBocas del Toro, Panama

First Impressions Bocas del Toro Panama (and trying to Fix the Boat)A 53-foot catamaran owner in Bocas del Toro troubleshoots a faulty windlass remote and researches Galapagos entry.Jan 11, 2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

PublishedJan 11, 2026

Duration19:41

Views21K

LocationBocas del Toro, Panama

I Must Haul Out the Boat! But Where ?? (& boat won't start)A Jeanneau YACHTS 53 owner replaces a starter battery and navigates coastal Panama to reach Bocas del Toro.Jan 4, 2026 · Portobelo, Panama

PublishedJan 4, 2026

Duration20:51

Views29K

LocationPortobelo, Panama

Barracuda Attack while cleaning Dishes (and San Blas to Linton Bay)Huub navigates reef-heavy waters from San Blas to Linton Bay and secures his boat at Panamarina.Dec 28, 2025 · Colón, Panama

PublishedDec 28, 2025

Duration18:42

Views36K

LocationColón, Panama

To Be Alone in Clear Blue Water, We Had to Go Through This in San Blas !Navigating the San Blas Islands requires constant visual reef spotting due to unreliable GPS and shallow depths.Dec 21, 2025 · Mormagedub (Isla Maquina), Panama

PublishedDec 21, 2025

Duration13:44

Views20K

LocationMormagedub (Isla Maquina), Panama

A Storm blew My Anchor Light Off the MastHuub navigates the San Blas Islands while managing a broken anchor light and local cruising permit logistics.Dec 14, 2025 · Guna Yala, Panama

PublishedDec 14, 2025

Duration14:28

Views30K

LocationGuna Yala, Panama

Need to Know Before Sailing to San BlasNargana and Carti are the primary San Blas locations for purchasing diesel, physical SIM cards, and cash.Dec 7, 2025 · Gaigirgordub, Panama

PublishedDec 7, 2025

Duration13:41

Views29K

LocationGaigirgordub, Panama

Is THIS the Most Beautiful San Blas Island?A sailboat crew repairs a loose gearbox cable while navigating the crowded, shallow anchorages of San Blas.Nov 30, 2025 · Narganá, Panama

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration15:24

Views21K

LocationNarganá, Panama

Only ONE Family Lives HERE! Is THIS the Perfect Life?Navigating the San Blas Islands requires comparing Navionics and Bauhaus charts to identify reefs and shallow hazards.Nov 23, 2025 · Narganá, Panama

PublishedNov 23, 2025

Duration14:53

Views30K

LocationNarganá, Panama

Last Chance to Stock Up — We’re Leaving Colombia for Weeks With No Shops!Huub clears customs in Puerto Obaldia, Panama, and navigates the Guna Yala region without access to ATMs.Nov 16, 2025 · Gaigirgordub, Panama

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration13:15

Views29K

LocationGaigirgordub, Panama

Sailing to the Most Populated Island in the World (Colombia)Huub navigates the San Bernardo Archipelago toward Panama, relying on local knowledge to bypass unreliable electronic charts.Nov 9, 2025 · Tintipan Island, Colombia

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration16:31

Views30K

LocationTintipan Island, Colombia

He's CRAZY to Want to Cross an Ocean in THIS? (ft. Wildling Sailing)Huub tours the home-built catamaran Mahi and the semi-custom Orion 49 while visiting a marina in Spain.Nov 2, 2025 · Madrid, Spain

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration15:30

Views51K

LocationMadrid, Spain

Our First Disagreement: She Wants to Move the Boat Here! I'm Not so Sure!Santa Marta offers a cooler climate and mountain access, while Cartagena provides superior marine infrastructure and anchorage.Oct 25, 2025 · Santa Marta, Colombia

PublishedOct 25, 2025

Duration17:18

Views28K

LocationSanta Marta, Colombia

Daniela Took me Inside Colombia's Unseen Floating VillageHuub visits the stilt village of Nueva Venecia, located on a lake between Barranquilla and Santa Marta.Oct 19, 2025 · Sitionuevo, Colombia

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration15:17

Views30K

LocationSitionuevo, Colombia

Taking Colombian Supermodel on my Boat to the IslandsA catamaran owner cleans heavy hull growth in the Rosario Islands to restore engine performance and speed.Oct 12, 2025 · El Pueblito, Colombia

PublishedOct 12, 2025

Duration19:59

Views105K

LocationEl Pueblito, Colombia

Boat Life in the Amazon River Colombia (EATING PIRANHAS)Huub explores the Amazon rainforest from Leticia while his boat remains safely moored in Cartagena, Colombia.Oct 5, 2025 · Leticia, Colombia

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration19:38

Views10K

LocationLeticia, Colombia

Boat Repairs YOU (subscribers) told me to doHuub performs routine maintenance on his catamaran in Cartagena, Colombia, including saildrive oil changes and Starlink Mini installation.Sep 28, 2025 · Cartagena, Colombia

PublishedSep 28, 2025

Duration16:21

Views21K

LocationCartagena, Colombia

How Many Problems can a 20-year old Boat already Have?Huub replaces corroded plumbing hoses and installs a water filter on his boat in Cartagena, Colombia.Sep 21, 2025 · Cartagena, Colombia

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration21:37

Views25K

LocationCartagena, Colombia

Trying to Fix Rudder issues in Colombia (and meetup with Zingaro James)Huub repairs excessive play in his sailboat's rudder linkage by drilling out the connection and installing a larger bolt.Sep 14, 2025 · Cartagena, Colombia

PublishedSep 14, 2025

Duration18:07

Views20K

LocationCartagena, Colombia

What to Do to Prevent Catamaran Capsizing ?Production cruising catamarans face significant capsize risks in 30 to 40 knots of true wind speed.Sep 7, 2025

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration13:34

Views18K

4-Days Sailing Alone through Lightning to ColombiaA solo sailor navigates 400 miles from Aruba to Cartagena while managing steering play and floating debris.Aug 30, 2025 · Caribbean Sea, between Aruba and Colombia

PublishedAug 30, 2025

Duration20:19

Views27K

LocationCaribbean Sea, between Aruba and Colombia

Aruba or Curacao, Which is Better?Huub completes an overnight passage from Curaçao to Aruba and navigates the island's mandatory customs and docking procedures.Aug 23, 2025 · Nieuwpoort, Curacao

PublishedAug 23, 2025

Duration21:46

Views22K

LocationNieuwpoort, Curacao

Bonaire to Curacao (and repairing the boat underway)A sailor replaces a faulty windlass control box and clears a jammed anchor chain during a Caribbean passage.Aug 16, 2025 · Kralendijk, Netherlands

PublishedAug 16, 2025

Duration21:27

Views27K

LocationKralendijk, Netherlands

Venezuela to BonaireA solo sailor navigates from Las Aves to Bonaire, securing a mooring buoy and exploring Slagbaai National Park.Aug 10, 2025 · Kralendijk, Netherlands

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration24:46

Views24K

LocationKralendijk, Netherlands

Alone at anchor in Venezuela (Las Aves & Los Roques)Solo navigation in Las Aves requires visual depth assessment because electronic charts often conflict with actual conditions.Aug 3, 2025 · Federal Dependencies, Venezuela

PublishedAug 3, 2025

Duration18:07

Views24K

LocationFederal Dependencies, Venezuela

My Opinion about Sailing VenezuelaChecking out of Venezuela requires an exit stamp from the airport in Gran Roque, Los Roques.Jul 27, 2025

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration17:46

Views27K

Don’t Go There! Venezuelan Coastguard said...Huub navigates the Los Roques archipelago using sonar charts to compensate for inaccurate depth data in Venezuela.Jul 20, 2025 · Federal Dependencies, Venezuela

PublishedJul 20, 2025

Duration23:10

Views59K

LocationFederal Dependencies, Venezuela

First Impressions Sailing VenezuelaA single-handed sailor navigates the $624 check-in process and repairs a loose gear shifter in Los Roques.Jul 13, 2025 · Federal Dependencies, Venezuela

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration23:28

Views37K

LocationFederal Dependencies, Venezuela

4-Days Sailing Alone to VenezuelaA solo sailor navigates a 390-mile passage from Puerto Rico to Los Roques, Venezuela, managing squalls and reefs.Jul 6, 2025

PublishedJul 6, 2025

Duration31:59

Views49K

Too Much Wind to Leave, so More Boat Work... (Watermaker Installation)A 40-gallon-per-hour Sea Water Pro system replaces a failing 15-year-old watermaker before a Pacific crossing.Jun 29, 2025 · Jayuya, United States

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration19:53

Views30K

LocationJayuya, United States

My First Charter (+ Pay Back Time)Huub monitors his boat remotely using the Roam Devices app while traveling by car across Puerto Rico.Jun 22, 2025 · Salinas, United States

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration18:08

Views40K

LocationSalinas, United States

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