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Hi everyone, Welcome to the ODIN sailboat channel. A few months ago, we acquired a sailboat, an ETAC 38. It is an 11.60m steel amateur-built boat from 1980, designed by naval architect Guy Saillard. We are going to spend several months renovating it to bring it up to date. Interior layout, electricity, plumbing, painting, engine, and on the outside, deck painting, hull, antifouling, among others. …

Pertuis of La Rochelle, France· Aug 2026

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Sailing under asymmetric spinnaker with a Sun OdysseyA 24-foot Sun Odyssey 24.2 tests a 35-square-meter asymmetric spinnaker in light winds near La Rochelle.Aug 23, 2026 · Pertuis of La Rochelle, France

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration29:22

Views5K

LocationPertuis of La Rochelle, France

TOP NAVIGATION - WORTH REPEATING WITHOUT HESITATIONA Kelte sailboat demonstrates responsive handling and consistent speed during a coastal cruise near La Rochelle.Aug 9, 2026 · Pertuis de La Rochelle, France

PublishedAug 9, 2026

Duration34:12

Views5K

LocationPertuis de La Rochelle, France

WHY I'M MOVING BACK TO FRANCEA sailor secures an ETAC 38 in Cape Verde for a multi-month layup before returning to France.Jul 5, 2026

PublishedJul 5, 2026

Duration14:48

Views7K

THIS IS ALSO WHAT BOAT LIFE IS LIKEManual hull scraping and regular dinghy maintenance are necessary, physically demanding tasks for consistent liveaboard vessel upkeep.Jun 28, 2026

PublishedJun 28, 2026

Duration25:49

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BETWEEN DUNES and SHIPWRECK MUSEUMA crew explores the dunes, caves, and Shipwreck Museum of Boa Vista, Cape Verde, via 4x4 excursion.Jun 21, 2026 · Sal Rei, Cape Verde

PublishedJun 21, 2026

Duration18:31

Views3K

LocationSal Rei, Cape Verde

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR SURVIVAL CANISTER: THE GRAB BAGA 30-liter hard canister grab bag is unpacked item by item, with passport copies and a fishing kit among the key contents.Jun 14, 2026

PublishedJun 14, 2026

Duration42:04

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ECOLOGICAL DISASTERVolunteers remove two tons of plastic from a sea turtle nesting beach before boat maintenance begins.Jun 7, 2026

PublishedJun 7, 2026

Duration30:54

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RUST PREVENTATIVE OR RUST INHIBITOR?ferrose rust inhibitor applied to steel cockpit brackets before two coats of paintMay 31, 2026

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration29:24

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WHY I DROP THE ANCHOR IN ADDITION TO THE MOORINGA sailor secures a catamaran with dual moorings and a secondary anchor to ensure long-term stability.May 24, 2026

PublishedMay 24, 2026

Duration34:50

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HOW I MAINTAIN MY BOAT / HOW I STORE MY FOODPhosphoric acid at 25% removes heavy rust from a dinghy chain when galvanizing is fully gone.May 17, 2026 · Cape Verde

PublishedMay 17, 2026

Duration37:38

Views4K

LocationCape Verde

WHY CAPE VERDE SURPRISED MEA FOB HP 32 kg anchor on 50 m of chain held firm through 35-knot gusts in Cape Verde sand.May 10, 2026 · Cape Verde

PublishedMay 10, 2026

Duration25:15

Views4K

LocationCape Verde

THE BUDGET, THE WORK, THE COUPLE, FAQ 2Cruising on a limited budget requires prioritizing anchoring, local provisioning, and performing all maintenance tasks personally.May 3, 2026

PublishedMay 3, 2026

Duration35:06

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11 MONTHS OF SAILING REVIEW FAQOdin's skipper rates Starlink at 2–4 amps after 11 months of liveaboard sailing.Apr 26, 2026

PublishedApr 26, 2026

Duration1:03:59

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SAFETY: THE STUPID THINGA solo sailor navigates to Sal Rei, Boa Vista, and secures an ETAC 38 for heavy winds.Apr 19, 2026 · Espargos, Cape Verde

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration34:06

Views6K

LocationEspargos, Cape Verde

HULL INSPECTIONA solo sailor confirms anchor holding and engine reliability while preparing for a passage in Cape Verde.Apr 12, 2026 · Jardim, Cape Verde

PublishedApr 12, 2026

Duration36:07

Views5K

LocationJardim, Cape Verde

A FISHING BOAT RUNS AGROUND on the beachA 30-meter fishing boat runs aground in Cape Verde after a mooring failure in a crowded anchorage.Apr 5, 2026 · Maria Pereira, Cape Verde

PublishedApr 5, 2026

Duration32:34

Views4K

LocationMaria Pereira, Cape Verde

LIFE IN CAPE VERDE is so coolCape Verde offers straightforward three-month visa stays and accessible gas refills for screw-on propane bottles.Mar 29, 2026 · Chão Vaz, Cape Verde

PublishedMar 29, 2026

Duration43:05

Views5K

LocationChão Vaz, Cape Verde

CAPE VERDEA steering cable pulley bolt sheared at night in 25 knots, leaving Odin without a helm for hours.Mar 22, 2026 · off the coast of Cape Verde

PublishedMar 22, 2026

Duration31:42

Views4K

Locationoff the coast of Cape Verde

DEPARTURE FOR CAPE VERDE🏝️A 38-ft sailboat manages 20-25 knot squalls and cross-swells during a 750-mile passage to Cape Verde.Mar 15, 2026 · Canary Islands

PublishedMar 15, 2026

Duration35:39

Views5K

LocationCanary Islands

DISCOVERING EL HIERRO AND JAPANESE INVASIVE ALGAEGratelupia turuturu, a Japanese invasive alga, turns up at El Hierro and gets pressed into a herbarium aboard Odin.Mar 8, 2026 · Valverde, Spain

PublishedMar 8, 2026

Duration30:17

Views3K

LocationValverde, Spain

A BEAUTIFUL SHIP El HierroA snubber hook failure at anchor prompts a review of rigging setup and potential material defects.Mar 1, 2026 · Frontera, Spain

PublishedMar 1, 2026

Duration36:07

Views4K

LocationFrontera, Spain

THE MYSTERIOUS RUINED VILLAGE and we avoid the gust of windRelocating to the southern lee of La Gomera provides essential shelter from strong northerly gale winds.Feb 22, 2026

PublishedFeb 22, 2026

Duration39:12

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Iron Fist is out of commission, we're avoiding the worst...A 20 mm snubber shackle snaps overnight at Pasito Blanco while the anchor holds firm.Feb 15, 2026 · off the coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

PublishedFeb 15, 2026

Duration30:09

Views5K

Locationoff the coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

THE NEW TEAM MEMBERSAn ETAC 38 crew conducts coastal shakedown sails and anchor testing near Gran Canaria before an Atlantic crossing.Feb 8, 2026 · La Orotava, Spain

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration28:26

Views6K

LocationLa Orotava, Spain

SHE STOPS THE TRIPA solo sailor returns to his ETAC 38 in Las Palmas after a crew member departs the voyage.Feb 1, 2026 · Las Palmas, Spain

PublishedFeb 1, 2026

Duration31:51

Views9K

LocationLas Palmas, Spain

WE WERE LUCKYA steel sailboat crew manages heavy weather, salt corrosion, and chain locker flooding while transiting the Canaries.Jan 25, 2026 · Arona, Spain

PublishedJan 25, 2026

Duration32:39

Views5K

LocationArona, Spain

We turn around and I build an AquascopeA sailor builds a DIY aquascope from PVC pipe and plexiglass to inspect anchors without diving.Jan 18, 2026 · Valle Gran Rey, Spain

PublishedJan 18, 2026

Duration29:22

Views5K

LocationValle Gran Rey, Spain

I DIDN'T THINK I'D SEE THAT...A crew explores the mountainous terrain and ports of La Gomera while cruising on an Etap 38i.Jan 11, 2026 · La Gomera, Canary Islands

PublishedJan 11, 2026

Duration30:37

Views4K

LocationLa Gomera, Canary Islands

ANCHOR FOB VS CQR: I'M SWITCHING (this is the right one ;)A sailor swaps a CQR plow for a FOB HP flat anchor to compare holding in sand.Jan 4, 2026 · Fatu Hiva, France

PublishedJan 4, 2026

Duration26:49

Views4K

LocationFatu Hiva, France

GREAT FISHING IN LA GOMERAA catamaran crew preserves an 8-kilogram mahi-mahi catch in glass jars while anchored in La Gomera.Dec 28, 2025 · Arona, Spain

PublishedDec 28, 2025

Duration31:50

Views4K

LocationArona, Spain

THE ANCHOR IS DRAGGING ⚓A catamaran crew relocates to avoid 45-knot winds, demonstrating anchor setting techniques in sandy, deep-water anchorages.Dec 21, 2025 · South coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

PublishedDec 21, 2025

Duration32:27

Views5K

LocationSouth coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

FROM ANCHORAGE TO ANCHORAGE, IT'S DISCOVERYSix nights at anchor with marina shower access costs €17, diesel €1.19 per liter.Dec 14, 2025

PublishedDec 14, 2025

Duration41:44

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BETWEEN MADEIRA AND GRAN CANARIAAn ETAC 38 runs 248 miles from Funchal to Las Palmas ahead of a 35-knot squall, replacing a failed inverter to power Starlink.Dec 7, 2025 · Funchal, Portugal

PublishedDec 7, 2025

Duration42:44

Views6K

LocationFunchal, Portugal

MADEIRA: TOURIST ISLANDThe crew repairs torn sails by hand and restocks provisions after a rough passage to Funchal, Madeira.Nov 30, 2025 · São Vicente, Portugal

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration41:36

Views3K

LocationSão Vicente, Portugal

MADEIRA: SAILING FROM 0 TO 35 KNOTSAn unforecast 35-knot squall tears the staysail head and rips the genoa on passage to Madeira.Nov 23, 2025 · São Vicente, Portugal

PublishedNov 23, 2025

Duration39:08

Views5K

LocationSão Vicente, Portugal

HURRICANE GABRIEL OVER THE AZORES: FLEEING SOUTHAn Etac 38 crew flees the Azores for Madeira to avoid Hurricane Gabriel after late-season depressions intensify.Nov 16, 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration45:06

Views5K

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

CRAZY TRICKS IN SÃO MIGUELThe crew of an Etap 38i performs mast maintenance and tests geothermal cooking methods on São Miguel.Nov 9, 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration34:45

Views3K

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

WHAT TO SEE IN SÃO MIGUEL?São Miguel Island features free public infrastructure, including maintained barbecue sites and scenic viewpoints called Miradouros.Nov 2, 2025 · Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration30:14

Views3K

LocationVila Franca do Campo, Portugal

SAO MIGUEL THE GREEN ISLAND and the cry of the PuffinA sailboat anchors in 6 meters of sand off the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo.Oct 26, 2025 · Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

PublishedOct 26, 2025

Duration43:44

Views3K

LocationVila Franca do Campo, Portugal

SÃO MIGUEL ISLAND AZORESAn Etap 38i navigates 50 miles from Santa Maria to Vila Franca do Campo in 2.5-meter swells.Oct 19, 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration30:19

Views4K

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

THE 4 MOST BEAUTIFUL SITES OF SANTA MARIA IN THE AZORESThe Barreiro da Faneca on Santa Maria features a unique, arid landscape of red volcanic clay and ash.Oct 12, 2025 · Vila do Porto, Portugal

PublishedOct 12, 2025

Duration28:46

Views3K

LocationVila do Porto, Portugal

MAGNIFICENT SITE... BUT POLLUTED BY PLASTICThe crew of an Etap 38i provisions in the Azores and explores the hiking trails of Santa Maria.Oct 5, 2025

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration32:22

Views3K

CROSSING REPORTAn Etac 38 crew navigates a 14-day passage from Vigo to Santa Maria during extended calm conditions.Sep 28, 2025 · Vila do Porto, Portugal

PublishedSep 28, 2025

Duration33:52

Views4K

LocationVila do Porto, Portugal

SANTA MARIA ISLAND AZORESA 14-day passage to Santa Maria, Azores, highlights the importance of sail balance for autopilot efficiency.Sep 21, 2025 · Almagreira, Portugal

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration37:56

Views5K

LocationAlmagreira, Portugal

BETWEEN LIGHTS AND GUSTSA crew sailing between the Azores and Spain manages heavy-weather squalls and persistent light-wind conditions using AIS.Sep 14, 2025

PublishedSep 14, 2025

Duration37:03

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HEADING FOR THE AZORES: the first days of sailingA crew sails from Vigo to the Azores, managing light winds, heavy fog, and unexpected gusty conditions.Sep 7, 2025 · Vigo, Spain

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration33:09

Views6K

LocationVigo, Spain

ELECTRIC MARINE TOILET OUT OF ORDERThe crew of *Odin* clears severe calcium buildup from their marine toilet plumbing while cruising near Vigo.Aug 31, 2025 · Cangas de Morrazo, Spain

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration31:44

Views5K

LocationCangas de Morrazo, Spain

DIY SAILING ANCHORINGThe crew of *Odin* spends 21 days in Ribeira, Spain, performing DIY upholstery and hull maintenance.Aug 24, 2025 · Ribadeo, Spain

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration37:12

Views5K

LocationRibadeo, Spain

NEW DINGHYThe crew installs a Seatech Pro Adventure 240 aluminum-hull dinghy and retractable transom wheels while docked in Spain.Aug 10, 2025 · Madrid, Spain

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration29:07

Views6K

LocationMadrid, Spain

OUTBOARD MOTOR BREAKDOWN AND STRONG WINDSThe sailboat *Odin* encounters 25-knot gusts and outboard motor failure while transiting the coast near Cap Finistère.Aug 3, 2025 · Corcubión, Spain

PublishedAug 3, 2025

Duration41:31

Views5K

LocationCorcubión, Spain

THE DINGHY IS OUT OF ORDER: IT'S A PAINA sailor struggles with a delaminating inflatable dinghy floor while planning a transition to a rigid model.Jul 27, 2025

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration36:16

Views6K

CORUÑA, ANCHORAGE AND THE SMART BUCKETAn Etap 38i crew uses a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter for reliable anchor watch in Porto de Corme, Spain.Jul 20, 2025

PublishedJul 20, 2025

Duration30:39

Views5K

40 KNOTS: WE ARE FLEEING TOWARDS A CORUÑAA crew relocates to A Coruña to avoid a 40-knot gale while preparing for offshore passage planning.Jul 13, 2025 · Cedeira, Spain

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration28:21

Views6K

LocationCedeira, Spain

ROCKY SAILINGA cruising couple navigates the Spanish coast from Gijón to Cedeira while managing light winds and swells.Jul 6, 2025 · Gijón, Spain

PublishedJul 6, 2025

Duration39:22

Views6K

LocationGijón, Spain

BETA MARINE 50HP ENGINEAn Etap 38i owner performs a 50-hour break-in service on a Beta Marine 50H engine in Santander.Jun 29, 2025

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration31:29

Views6K

DISCOVERING BILBAOThe crew of an ETAC 38 performs maintenance and navigates coastal Spain between Bilbao and Laredo.Jun 22, 2025

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration25:20

Views5K

THE BIG FUNNY FUNNYA 10-ton sailboat struggles with light-wind performance and steering stiffness during a passage to Bilbao.Jun 15, 2025 · Santurtzi, Spain

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration23:34

Views5K

LocationSanturtzi, Spain

DEPARTURE FOR BILBAOAn Etap 38i crosses the Bay of Biscay while managing heavy loads, seasickness, and light-wind performance issues.Jun 8, 2025

PublishedJun 8, 2025

Duration24:59

Views9K

FINAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE DEPARTUREThe crew of the sailboat Odin prepares for a 200-nautical-mile passage by installing water tanks and provisions.Jun 1, 2025

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration27:54

Views6K

LAST WORK BEFORE THE BIG DEPARTUREThe owner of the sailboat Odin installs a custom steel chain gutter and water tank support bracket.May 11, 2025 · La Rochelle, France

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration27:40

Views6K

LocationLa Rochelle, France

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