Au grès des voiles

"Au grès des Voiles" is the story of a couple who chose to live differently. For over 3 years, we sailed the oceans on our sailboat, crossing both the Atlantic and the Pacific, guided by the wind, simplicity, and a desire for freedom. Today, the adventure continues on land in the Var region of France. We have dropped anchor to create an aquaponic farm and move toward a more autonomous, simpler li…

French Polynesia· Apr 2026

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Avec Manon au coeur de notre rêve PolynésienManon joins a Polynesian sailing trip marked by a torn genoa, reef snorkeling, and a tribute to a lost father.21 Apr 2026 · French Polynesia

Published21 Apr 2026

Duration28:46

Views976

LocationFrench Polynesia

Strawberries in sandponicsThe crew of *Panda Moussaillon* builds a 26-ton sand-based aquaponics system to cultivate strawberries and vegetables.12 Apr 2026

Published12 Apr 2026

Duration26:47

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Heading for Aquaponics, our adventure beginsA recirculating aquaponics system integrates fish tanks and floating vegetable rafts to create a sustainable, closed-loop farm.14 Feb 2026

Published14 Feb 2026

Duration24:59

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After 3 Years at Sea, Our Adventure Isn't Stopping, It's Changing CourseThe crew of Au grès des voiles establishes an aquaponics farm in the Var region of France.12 Jan 2026 · Var, France

Published12 Jan 2026

Duration7:48

Views783

LocationVar, France

End of our journeyA sailboat crew navigates from French Polynesia to Fiji, managing gear failures and cyclone-pit storage at Vuda Marina.18 Dec 2024 · Uturoa, France

Published18 Dec 2024

Duration51:38

Views3K

LocationUturoa, France

My Last Sails on VelellaThe sailboat Velella is sold to a new owner in Tahiti following a final coastal transit.20 Jun 2024 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published20 Jun 2024

Duration16:50

Views3K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

Tropical storm Nath strikes the Windward Islands in PolynesiaThe crew anchors in Cook's Bay, Moorea-Maiao, and deploys 75 meters of chain to survive Tropical Depression Nat.15 Feb 2024 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published15 Feb 2024

Duration10:49

Views3K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

We discovered a PCT!The crew anchors in 2.5 meters of water at Haapiti, Moorea, to observe the annual coral spawning event.5 Feb 2024 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published5 Feb 2024

Duration22:20

Views4K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

Moorea, we love you, it's going to feel strange diving in the MediterraneanA cruising sailor in Moorea sources a third anchor from a local blacksmith who builds recycled knives.29 Dec 2023 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published29 Dec 2023

Duration37:17

Views5K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

In Search of a Hurricane HoleA sailboat crew evaluates the Baie de Phaeton in Taravao, Tahiti, as a potential cyclone shelter.2 Dec 2023 · Faʻaʻā, France

Published2 Dec 2023

Duration36:44

Views6K

LocationFaʻaʻā, France

Anchoring Amidst Whales in Opunohu Bay FULL VIDEO UPLOADEDA sailboat crew observes humpback whales in Opunohu Bay, Moorea, before a shoulder injury necessitates medical care.6 Nov 2023 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published6 Nov 2023

Duration22:44

Views3K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

Polynesia, The Sailors' Paradise On The WaterThe crew pays 10,000 francs for a three-day slip at the marina in Vaiare, Moorea-Maiao.14 Oct 2023 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published14 Oct 2023

Duration11:14

Views4K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

We Are Leaving Our Sailboat To Climb Mount Aorai In TahitiDoudou and his partner hike 1,400 meters to the Farimato refuge on the slopes of Mont Aorai.27 Sept 2023 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Published27 Sept 2023

Duration11:56

Views1K

LocationHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

We are selling our HERRESHOFF CARIBBEAN 50 KetchThe Herreshoff Caribbean 50 is listed for 150,000 euros and is currently lying in Tahiti, French Polynesia.26 Jul 2023 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Published26 Jul 2023

Duration22:51

Views28K

LocationHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

The Society Islands by sailboat with our little sailors on boardA cruising couple hosts guests for a two-week sailing tour through the Society Islands in French Polynesia.24 Jul 2023 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published24 Jul 2023

Duration40:40

Views8K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

From the Marquesas to the Tuamotus by Sailboat23 Jun 2023

Published23 Jun 2023

Duration36:23

Views12K

Nous découvrons les Marquises à la voile5 Jun 2023

Published5 Jun 2023

Duration32:48

Views20K

Transpacifique, 31 jours sans voir la terre11 May 2023

Published11 May 2023

Duration41:26

Views147K

Interview with a Panama Canal agent / We transit the canal in one day7 Apr 2023

Published7 Apr 2023

Duration41:15

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Coastal cruising in the San Blas Islands, immersed with the KUNAs30 Mar 2023

Published30 Mar 2023

Duration37:20

Views6K

Stopover in Panama18 Mar 2023

Published18 Mar 2023

Duration21:36

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Rough Sailing to Panama4 Mar 2023

Published4 Mar 2023

Duration30:29

Views6K

Anchoring in the Heart of Jurassic Park, Los Haitises - Dominican Republic17 Feb 2023

Published17 Feb 2023

Duration26:25

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We Are Casting Off for the Dominican RepublicA cruising couple installs a Garmin radome on a custom mast bracket before sailing to Samaná Bay.8 Feb 2023 · Rambaud, France

Published8 Feb 2023

Duration34:33

Views3K

LocationRambaud, France

La Belle Créole, cet hôtel serait-il maudit ?26 Jan 2023

Published26 Jan 2023

Duration8:02

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The Sad End of the Sterna Open 8529 Dec 2022

Published29 Dec 2022

Duration11:32

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We Narrowly Escaped Running Aground / Back to Pointe-à-Pitre to Celebrate ChristmasA mooring failure in Guadeloupe forces the crew of Vélula to repair their boarding ladder in Pointe-à-Pitre.26 Dec 2022 · Les Abymes, France

Published26 Dec 2022

Duration23:14

Views2K

LocationLes Abymes, France

Shattered Daggerboard & Route Du Rhum 1HB26 Nov 2022

Published26 Nov 2022

Duration24:04

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Le Retour De Doudou Moussaillon29 Oct 2022

Published29 Oct 2022

Duration44:30

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LE MARIN: The DIY stopover in Martinique15 Oct 2022

Published15 Oct 2022

Duration23:39

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Making a Diving Hookah System23 Sept 2022

Published23 Sept 2022

Duration12:35

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Everything You Need to Know About Tenders While Sailing24 Jul 2022

Published24 Jul 2022

Duration25:32

Views15K

Gel or lead battery, which one to choose?14 Jun 2022

Published14 Jun 2022

Duration14:43

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Petite Terre Guadeloupe15 May 2022

Published15 May 2022

Duration9:54

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DANCE WITH THE DOLPHINS1 Apr 2022

Published1 Apr 2022

Duration31:01

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Guadeloupe, les copains à bord d'abord17 Mar 2022

Published17 Mar 2022

Duration36:07

Views26K

Entre mer et terre, telle est notre vie1 Mar 2022

Published1 Mar 2022

Duration46:32

Views10K

La Martinique au près17 Feb 2022

Published17 Feb 2022

Duration26:03

Views106K

NAVIGATION DE GUYANE AUX GRENADINES8 Feb 2022

Published8 Feb 2022

Duration44:21

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Our last days at anchor in Dégrad des Cannes, French Guiana24 Jan 2022

Published24 Jan 2022

Duration28:11

Views6K

We leave our boat to play explorers in French GuianaCruisers in French Guiana refill Campingaz canisters by gravity-feeding propane from 13kg tanks using a custom bypass.14 Jan 2022 · Cayenne, France

Published14 Jan 2022

Duration15:26

Views3K

LocationCayenne, France

TRIBUTE TO OUR CABIN BOY PATAPROUT9 Jan 2022

Published9 Jan 2022

Duration5:31

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Space Center and Monkey IslandSailors visiting Îlet la Mère must time departures with the tide to avoid grounding in the mud.3 Jan 2022 · Kourou, France

Published3 Jan 2022

Duration25:26

Views1K

LocationKourou, France

In the Amazon jungle3 Jan 2022

Published3 Jan 2022

Duration25:48

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TRANSAT 2021The crew of the Velula navigates a 14-day Atlantic crossing while troubleshooting recurring autopilot speed sensor errors.21 Dec 2021 · Atlantic Ocean

Published21 Dec 2021

Duration34:02

Views17K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

Technical stopover in Cape VerdeA broken autopilot forces a stop in Mindelo, Cape Verde, for repairs and provisioning before an offshore passage.21 Dec 2021 · Mindelo, Cape Verde

Published21 Dec 2021

Duration14:53

Views3K

LocationMindelo, Cape Verde

THE ATLANTIC IS OURS22 Nov 2021

Published22 Nov 2021

Duration23:13

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Heading to the Canaries, 5 days of sailingThe crew completes a 600-nautical-mile passage from Gibraltar to the anchorage of Graziosa in the Canary Islands.18 Nov 2021 · Atlantic Ocean

Published18 Nov 2021

Duration12:29

Views4K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

TrailerThe crew shares updates from their travels aboard their sailboat.12 Nov 2021

Published12 Nov 2021

Duration0:40

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Arrivée à Gibraltar avec les dauphins12 Nov 2021

Published12 Nov 2021

Duration35:42

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Life on board6 Nov 2021

Published6 Nov 2021

Duration22:26

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Sailing in the Balearic Islands31 Oct 2021

Published31 Oct 2021

Duration30:14

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From l'Escala to Mallorca via MenorcaThe crew sails from l'Escala toward the Balearic Islands while managing light winds and residual swell.14 Oct 2021 · Balearic Sea, between L'Escala and the Balearic Islands

Published14 Oct 2021

Duration10:03

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LocationBalearic Sea, between L'Escala and the Balearic Islands

William Fife 5 10 21 Renovation7 Oct 2021

Published7 Oct 2021

Duration5:10

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CADAQUES OCTOBER 5 20216 Oct 2021

Published6 Oct 2021

Duration8:12

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Lunch in an old building over 500 years oldA 16th-century home built in 1573 serves as the setting for a traditional paella lunch.1 Oct 2021

Published1 Oct 2021

Duration10:37

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Departure from La Ciotat to SpainThe crew departs La Ciotat, France, for a passage to Spain with light winds and heavy swell.29 Sept 2021 · La Ciotat, France

Published29 Sept 2021

Duration4:41

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LocationLa Ciotat, France

Boat presentation26 Apr 2021

Published26 Apr 2021

Duration6:41

Views7K

Launching our sailboat20 Apr 2021

Published20 Apr 2021

Duration4:52

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