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Ahoy, I’m Nike. On this channel, I create raw, unfiltered stories about leaving behind a conventional life to craft something entirely my own — with nothing but a neglected sailboat, a stubborn spirit, and a desire to live close to nature and with more meaning. What began with buying a worn-out sailboat in Panama turned into years of solo sailing, boat repairs, breakdowns (of both the boat and my…

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I am walking away from this dream...Sep 25, 2026

PublishedSep 25, 2026

Duration13:32

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My secret FAVORITE! Walkthrough of a 25m Tjalk: is she THE ONE to start canalboat life in Europe?A 25-meter Dutch Tjalk offers functional systems and a dedicated workspace but lacks eye-level interior windows.Sep 25, 2026 · Enkhuizen, Netherlands

PublishedSep 25, 2026

Duration11:29

Views25K

LocationEnkhuizen, Netherlands

What 3 Days Living on a Canalboat in the Netherlands Revealed to MeNike evaluates a 16-meter houseboat in the Netherlands to determine the feasibility of a future renovation project.Sep 11, 2026 · Soest, Netherlands

PublishedSep 11, 2026

Duration13:20

Views35K

LocationSoest, Netherlands

Boat Search in Belgium: Canalboat Nr. 4 and exploring Antwerp & BruggeNika inspects a 20-meter lux motor vessel in Belgium while exploring the architecture of Antwerp and Bruges.Aug 29, 2026 · Antwerp, Belgium

PublishedAug 29, 2026

Duration11:02

Views21K

LocationAntwerp, Belgium

Dutch Barge Life in Europe? YOU had QUESTIONS about my life-changing decision. Here's some answers!Nike balances a Dutch barge refit in Germany with ongoing sailing adventures aboard the sailboat Santana.Aug 23, 2026 · Hamburg, Germany

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration14:59

Views18K

LocationHamburg, Germany

Searching for an Old Dutch Barge in the Netherlands to become my Floating Tiny HouseNika evaluates a 20-meter Hasselterarg and a 29-meter barge as potential floating homes in Zwartsluis, Netherlands.Aug 14, 2026 · Genemuiden, Netherlands

PublishedAug 14, 2026

Duration14:21

Views68K

LocationGenemuiden, Netherlands

Haul Out & Preparing the Boat for Inspection on FridayAug 12, 2026

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Duration8:19

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Last night in my berth and then off into the unknown!Aug 5, 2026

PublishedAug 5, 2026

Duration7:19

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I finally met the barge I fell in love with online (1.500 km later...)Aug 1, 2026

PublishedAug 1, 2026

Duration11:24

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Where will I sleep?Jul 29, 2026

PublishedJul 29, 2026

Duration8:15

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I’m going to buy a dutch barge (and I feel unprepared)Nika inspects a 26-meter Steilstiebe in Vierhausen as the first of six Dutch barge viewings.Jul 29, 2026 · Vogtei, Germany

PublishedJul 29, 2026

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LocationVogtei, Germany

Finally opening up about a different chapter of my life.Nike is restoring a 22-meter antique Dutch tjalk named Anna Maria for a new series called Roots on Water.Jul 28, 2026

PublishedJul 28, 2026

Duration5:26

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I was not sure if I was gonna follow through with this...🫣Jul 15, 2026

PublishedJul 15, 2026

Duration6:20

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Cranked this old DAF 615M for the first time in a year!Jul 8, 2026

PublishedJul 8, 2026

Duration7:22

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The surveyor said "don't do it!"Jul 4, 2026

PublishedJul 4, 2026

Duration14:10

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Getting lost in the small stuff. And one BIG step forward!Jul 1, 2026

PublishedJul 1, 2026

Duration7:06

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This new information might change everything!Jun 24, 2026

PublishedJun 24, 2026

Duration7:24

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Feeling slightly overwhelmed: Back on my 22 meter construction site!Jun 17, 2026

PublishedJun 17, 2026

Duration7:06

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The Messy Refit Log. Rebuilding a 100 Year old Steel boat. One Week at a time (Log 001)Jun 10, 2026

PublishedJun 10, 2026

Duration11:08

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Quick and dirty 500 Euro DIY boat build. Will it sink?A stolen dinghy prompted a 500-euro stitch-and-glue plywood build in Africa — flaws, fixes, and all.Jun 5, 2026 · off the west coast of Africa

PublishedJun 5, 2026

Duration9:58

Views10K

Locationoff the west coast of Africa

Our Boat Got Stolen 😡… So We Built a New One (in just ONE Week)Flo builds a 9-foot Spindrift nesting dinghy in Mindelo after the original dinghy vanished overnight in Palmeira.May 8, 2026 · Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde

PublishedMay 8, 2026

Duration28:34

Views9K

LocationMindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde

Has the unusual become the normal?A hike up Monte Gordo on Sao Nicolau precedes a 45-nautical-mile passage to Mindelo, Sao Vicente.Apr 19, 2026 · Tarafal, Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration13:57

Views5K

LocationTarafal, Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde

Cape Verde: Sailing Between These Islands Feels Very DifferentOvernight passages in Cape Verde involve open-ocean conditions, gusty winds, and potential autopilot failure between islands.Apr 3, 2026 · Carrizal, São Nicolau, Cape Verde

PublishedApr 3, 2026

Duration12:25

Views8K

LocationCarrizal, São Nicolau, Cape Verde

Sailing to Cape Verde — Where We Chose to Make Landfall (and Why)Palmeira anchorage on Sal has a submerged rock, a pipeline, and mooring balls that snap regularly.Mar 20, 2026 · Palmera, Sal, Cape Verde Islands

PublishedMar 20, 2026

Duration15:26

Views10K

LocationPalmera, Sal, Cape Verde Islands

6 Days of Open Ocean Sailing to the Cape Verde IslandsAn 800-mile Tenerife-to-Cape Verde passage in persistent 25–30-knot trade winds with two crew and two dogs.Mar 6, 2026 · La Orotava, Spain

PublishedMar 6, 2026

Duration35:49

Views12K

LocationLa Orotava, Spain

The World Solo Sailing Built for Me — And a Decision About KarlNike revisits Karl in a Mexican boatyard after 18 months away and rebuilds the starter motor solo.Feb 20, 2026 · Marina near mountains in Mexico

PublishedFeb 20, 2026

Duration34:31

Views27K

LocationMarina near mountains in Mexico

5 Water Maker Lessons from 1.5 Years of Sailing – What We’d Do DifferentlyWater-cooled pressure washers offer better reliability and orientation flexibility for DIY water maker installations than air-cooled models.Jan 31, 2026

PublishedJan 31, 2026

Duration14:30

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Sailing the Canary Islands: Our Final Stop — And What Comes NextNike and Flo prepare Santana for a layup in El Hierro before planning a future African coastal expedition.Jan 3, 2026 · Valverde, Spain

PublishedJan 3, 2026

Duration8:16

Views7K

LocationValverde, Spain

El Hierro: this might just be our new favorite of the Canary IslandsEl Hierro features diverse climate zones where heath trees capture horizontal rain to supplement island water supplies.Dec 13, 2025 · Marina de La Estaca, El Hierro, Canary Islands

PublishedDec 13, 2025

Duration12:28

Views5K

LocationMarina de La Estaca, El Hierro, Canary Islands

Sailing toward “the edge of the known world” A sailboat crew uses a light-wind sail in a sock to maintain speed during a Canary Islands passage.Dec 5, 2025 · between La Gomera and El Hierro, Canary Islands

PublishedDec 5, 2025

Duration14:43

Views9K

Locationbetween La Gomera and El Hierro, Canary Islands

sailors, don't miss out on this!Renting a car on La Gomera allows sailors to explore inland cloud forests and volcanic hiking trails.Nov 21, 2025 · Valle Gran Rey, Spain

PublishedNov 21, 2025

Duration15:01

Views7K

LocationValle Gran Rey, Spain

A very different (and yet not so different at all) video this weekNov 2, 2025

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration8:53

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Sailing through the Acceleration ZoneSantana encounters 27-knot winds while crossing the acceleration zone between Tenerife and La Gomera.Oct 25, 2025 · San Sebastián de la Gomera, Spain

PublishedOct 25, 2025

Duration8:06

Views7K

LocationSan Sebastián de la Gomera, Spain

Off the Beaten Path: Discovering a hidden bay in La GomeraOct 25, 2025

PublishedOct 25, 2025

Duration33:34

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Canalboat Number 6, the last boat on my listOct 18, 2025

PublishedOct 18, 2025

Duration6:10

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A surprise awaits us in Tenerife!Nika and Flo explore Tenerife’s volcanic interior and Mount Teide via off-road mountain trails.Oct 17, 2025 · La Orotava, Spain

PublishedOct 17, 2025

Duration11:30

Views5K

LocationLa Orotava, Spain

Walkthrough of a 25m Tjalk - my secret favorite for my life on the inland waterwaysOct 15, 2025

PublishedOct 15, 2025

Duration11:29

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The Magic of Human Connection. A surprise awaits in TenerifeOct 11, 2025

PublishedOct 11, 2025

Duration11:30

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Life between islands: 40 nautical miles of full sails and smooth seasNike and Flo sail the 10-meter Santana 40 nautical miles from Gran Canaria to Tenerife before a storm.Oct 5, 2025 · San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration10:40

Views10K

LocationSan Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain

Sailing Lifestyle & Local Spirit: Fishermen Festival in the CanariesNika and Flo anchor in a secluded Gran Canaria bay after attending a local Santa Aguida festival.Sep 28, 2025 · San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain

PublishedSep 28, 2025

Duration10:33

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LocationSan Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain

What Every Sailing Couple Should Try at Least OnceA sailing couple relocates to a protected anchorage in the Canary Islands to escape 40-knot winds.Sep 21, 2025 · Mogán, Spain

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration17:05

Views15K

LocationMogán, Spain

Island hopping in the Canary Islands: A smooth day sail & a BIG announcement!Nike and Flo sail Santana from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria before announcing a new canal boat project.Aug 29, 2025 · Antigua, Spain

PublishedAug 29, 2025

Duration11:57

Views8K

LocationAntigua, Spain

Sailing Fun in Fuerteventura: The Bright Moments Keep the Dream AliveNike and Flo navigate Fuerteventura, clearing a fouled propeller after anchoring in heavy surf at Playa de las Coloradas.Aug 24, 2025 · Sotavento beach, Fuerteventura

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration12:22

Views7K

LocationSotavento beach, Fuerteventura

real time chaos update on the big boat refit - very raw and very uncut!Aug 10, 2025

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration8:38

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Chasing Shelter: This is Saillife in the Canary IslandsNavigating shallow, restricted anchorages in the Canary Islands requires precise timing with high tide and local knowledge.Aug 1, 2025 · Teguise, Spain

PublishedAug 1, 2025

Duration15:22

Views9K

LocationTeguise, Spain

I am doing this aloneNike hikes the Volcan de la Corona crater in Lanzarote to maintain independence while living aboard.Jul 24, 2025

PublishedJul 24, 2025

Duration15:12

Views6K

First Landfall Sailing to the Canary Islands: Beauty, Mishaps & AdjustmentsNike and Flo navigate a 450-nautical-mile passage to the Canary Islands before relocating to Arrieta, Lanzarote.Jul 18, 2025

PublishedJul 18, 2025

Duration17:51

Views7K

Testing Canalboat Life. Is this really what I am looking for?Jul 7, 2025

PublishedJul 7, 2025

Duration13:20

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Sailing from Morocco to the Canaries: four days of quiet companionship at seaA Hallberg-Rassy 352 completes a 480-nautical-mile passage from Morocco to the Canary Islands in four days.Jul 4, 2025

PublishedJul 4, 2025

Duration20:32

Views14K

Replacing Our Seacocks Before Heading Offshore – Why We Chose Gate Valves Over Ball ValvesNiko and Flo replace failing through-hull valves on *Santana* with brass gate valves while in the water.Jun 27, 2025 · Rabat, Morocco

PublishedJun 27, 2025

Duration13:43

Views13K

LocationRabat, Morocco

Excuse me!Jun 14, 2025

PublishedJun 14, 2025

Duration5:27

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Endless Sahara, Deep Silence, and Two Lives IntertwiningNike and Flo trek across the Sahara Desert with guides using camels to carry supplies and gear.Jun 12, 2025

PublishedJun 12, 2025

Duration18:41

Views4K

Morocco Road Trip: Five Things That Took us by Surprise! (Part 1: Dades Valley to M'Hamid)A road trip through the Dades Valley and Anti-Atlas mountains encounters unexpected snow at 2,300 meters elevation.Jun 6, 2025 · Boumalne Dades, Morocco

PublishedJun 6, 2025

Duration13:59

Views5K

LocationBoumalne Dades, Morocco

Our Moroccan Adventure Road Trip starts with different expectationsNike and Flo navigate a three-week road trip through Morocco, visiting Fez, Ifrane, and the Todra Gorge.May 30, 2025 · Salé, Morocco

PublishedMay 30, 2025

Duration17:27

Views7K

LocationSalé, Morocco

Turning South into the Blue: Sailing in New Waters with Two Big QuestionsA sailboat navigates the shallow river entrance to Marina Rabat after coordinating entry via WhatsApp.May 23, 2025 · Strait of Gibraltar

PublishedMay 23, 2025

Duration15:48

Views10K

LocationStrait of Gibraltar

Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar: Did We Pick the Right Window?The *Velero Santana* transits the Strait of Gibraltar by timing tidal currents and motoring to avoid orcas.May 16, 2025 · Beni Mansour بني منصور, Morocco

PublishedMay 16, 2025

Duration16:31

Views15K

LocationBeni Mansour بني منصور, Morocco

Sailing to Morocco: Clearing in with two dogs and questionable drones 😬The crew sails from Melilla to Al Hoceima, successfully clearing into Morocco with two dogs and drones.May 9, 2025 · Melilla, Spain

PublishedMay 9, 2025

Duration16:03

Views9K

LocationMelilla, Spain

Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar: Did We Pick the Right Window?May 9, 2025

PublishedMay 9, 2025

Duration16:31

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Final Destination? Looking back at the past 3 months // GALLEY CHAT #11May 7, 2025

PublishedMay 7, 2025

Duration27:37

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Sailing to AFRICA: 300 Miles, One Big ShiftThe Hallberg-Rassy 35 Santana completed a 300-nautical-mile passage from the Balearic Islands to Melilla, North Africa.May 2, 2025 · Formentera, Spain

PublishedMay 2, 2025

Duration21:04

Views10K

LocationFormentera, Spain

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