Blue Horizon

We are Leonie and Thilo. Together, we bought a sailboat with our savings. Our big goal is to travel the entire world. To be able to perceive speed and distances. Through our videos, we take you with us in every situation of our journey; no matter how difficult, exciting, or thrilling it may be, the camera is our constant companion. Since we have hardly any experience and are just setting off to ex…

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We bought a piece of land in Brazil!11 Oct 2026 · Jarra East, The Gambia

Published11 Oct 2026

Duration18:16

Views258K

LocationJarra East, The Gambia

Two Weeks Alone in Sweden (No People, No Phone, No Laptop)Thilo completes a two-week digital detox in a Swedish cabin to test the benefits of screen-free living.3 Oct 2026 · Vogtei, Germany

Published3 Oct 2026

Duration38:52

Views149K

LocationVogtei, Germany

What's next for us.The crew plans to sail south toward Patagonia after upgrading their boat's heating system for colder waters.27 Sept 2026 · Vogtei, Germany

Published27 Sept 2026

Duration32:31

Views228K

LocationVogtei, Germany

This is not how we imagined arriving in Brazil.The crew secures their boat at a mooring in Chao Pessoa, Brazil, before leaving it for months.20 Sept 2026 · João Pessoa, Brazil

Published20 Sept 2026

Duration18:11

Views179K

LocationJoão Pessoa, Brazil

After 4 weeks, we're finally sailing back to the mainland!The crew sails 240 nautical miles from Fernando de Noronha to João Pessoa to finish their Atlantic crossing.13 Sept 2026 · Vila dos Remédios, Brazil

Published13 Sept 2026

Duration23:49

Views220K

LocationVila dos Remédios, Brazil

Aborted Hike | The Most Intense Island in the World!Thilo and Georg abandon a summit attempt on the Moro do Pico due to a corroded ladder.6 Sept 2026 · Vila dos Remédios, Brazil

Published6 Sept 2026

Duration33:21

Views332K

LocationVila dos Remédios, Brazil

Ankunft auf Brasiliens abgelegenster Insel | Die verrückteste Insel der Welt?The crew of a small sailboat completes a 14-day Atlantic crossing to reach Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.30 Aug 2026 · Vila dos Remédios, Brazil

Published30 Aug 2026

Duration33:17

Views335K

LocationVila dos Remédios, Brazil

Atlantic Crossing Part 3 V2Contaminated Gambia diesel clogs all three fuel filters 1,500 miles into an Atlantic crossing.23 Aug 2026 · the Doldrums, Atlantic Ocean

Published23 Aug 2026

Duration38:00

Views356K

Locationthe Doldrums, Atlantic Ocean

Broken Engine and No Wind in the Middle of the Atlantic | What Now?A sailboat drifts in the Doldrums after an engine cooling failure and a crew medical emergency.16 Aug 2026 · Jarra East, The Gambia

Published16 Aug 2026

Duration54:11

Views453K

LocationJarra East, The Gambia

Crossing the Atlantic from Africa to South America | 3,000 KilometersA crew of four sails a 3,000-kilometer transatlantic passage from Gambia to Brazil using a three-hour watch.9 Aug 2026 · Jarra East, The Gambia

Published9 Aug 2026

Duration43:34

Views392K

LocationJarra East, The Gambia

We're setting sail | a difficult START for the Atlantic crossing | Ep. 2A sailboat crew replaces a cracked alternator belt in Gambia immediately before departing for an Atlantic crossing.2 Aug 2026 · Jarra East, The Gambia

Published2 Aug 2026

Duration29:38

Views135K

LocationJarra East, The Gambia

Preparing for the Atlantic Crossing | FOUR OF US NOW | Ep. 1The crew of Blue Horizon prepares for an Atlantic crossing by repairing sails and provisioning in Banjul.26 Jul 2026 · Jarra East, The Gambia

Published26 Jul 2026

Duration26:23

Views154K

LocationJarra East, The Gambia

We can't go on like this.The hosts of Blue Horizon discuss the burnout associated with full-time cruising and content production.21 Jun 2026 · Jarra East, The Gambia

Published21 Jun 2026

Duration40:50

Views170K

LocationJarra East, The Gambia

Life in Africa (Gambia) | A visit with localsThilo and Leonie join a Gambian family's Eid al-Fitr celebration, cooking Domoda and eating from shared floor plates.14 Jun 2026 · Jarra East, The Gambia

Published14 Jun 2026

Duration12:07

Views61K

LocationJarra East, The Gambia

Thilo needs to go to the hospital!A sailing crew navigates the Gambia River, managing bridge clearances, medical issues, and remote river maintenance.7 Jun 2026 · Gambia

Published7 Jun 2026

Duration26:04

Views110K

LocationGambia

Fishermen are chasing us | What now?Cruisers on the Gambia River must time bridge transits by tidal height to ensure mast clearance.24 May 2026 · Gambia

Published24 May 2026

Duration25:33

Views149K

LocationGambia

WE'RE STUCK | Thilo has to go into the crocodile watersA sailing crew navigates the Gambia River to Kuntao, clearing submerged fishing nets from their rudder underwater.10 May 2026 · Gambia

Published10 May 2026

Duration32:07

Views102K

LocationGambia

Will our boat crash?! | Gambia River ExpeditionA 42-ft ketch transits the Senegambia Bridge by timing a spring low tide to clear the span.3 May 2026 · Gambia

Published3 May 2026

Duration31:03

Views94K

LocationGambia

Gambia is simply different | Crazy fish market and birthdayBlue Horizon anchors at Lamin Lodge mangroves and visits Tanji, Gambia's largest fish market.27 Apr 2026 · Dakar

Published27 Apr 2026

Duration28:52

Views102K

LocationDakar

We're sailing to the next country | Expedition AfricaBlue Horizon clears into The Gambia via Banjul with a local agent after a night passage from Dakar.12 Apr 2026 · Dakar

Published12 Apr 2026

Duration24:46

Views95K

LocationDakar

Now a family of three. Farewells in Senegal.The crew repairs a torn jib and fabricates a custom dinghy cover at a local Dakar sailmaker.5 Apr 2026 · Dakar

Published5 Apr 2026

Duration21:46

Views114K

LocationDakar

A sailing ship over 100 years old! What is this three-masted vessel doing here in Senegal?A 1910 three-masted herring trawler sits anchored in Dakar, Senegal, awaiting conversion into a floating event venue.29 Mar 2026 · Dakar

Published29 Mar 2026

Duration17:42

Views80K

LocationDakar

Unexpectedly landed in Senegal (Dakar) | Are we the only sailors here?The crew of Blue Horizon clears into Dakar, Senegal, manages local medical requirements, and explores the city.22 Mar 2026 · Dakar, Senegal

Published22 Mar 2026

Duration22:05

Views165K

LocationDakar, Senegal

At 30 knots, it will take 3 days against the wind and waves to reach the African mainland!A four-day upwind slog from Cape Verde to Dakar in 30-knot winds ends with a boom-bolt failure 80 miles out.15 Mar 2026 · Cape Verde

Published15 Mar 2026

Duration36:19

Views132K

LocationCape Verde

Unable to maneuver on the open sea. We've never experienced that before.A broken steering chain forces a crew to navigate to an anchorage using only an emergency tiller.8 Mar 2026 · Cape Verde

Published8 Mar 2026

Duration26:11

Views140K

LocationCape Verde

Die Kap Verden haben uns berührt. Neues Kaptitel Afrika !The crew of a four-person sailboat navigates anchoring challenges and customs procedures upon arriving in Sal, Cape Verde.22 Feb 2026 · Cape Verde

Published22 Feb 2026

Duration30:07

Views127K

LocationCape Verde

7 days across the Atlantic to Cape Verde! Atlantic crossing Part 1An 850-nautical-mile downwind run from the Canaries to Cape Verde takes seven days on twin poled-out headsails.15 Feb 2026 · Tuineje, Spain

Published15 Feb 2026

Duration48:47

Views203K

LocationTuineje, Spain

Back to being a group of four: Preparations for crossing the AtlanticA crew of four provisions and conducts a coastal shakedown cruise before departing Fuerteventura for Cape Verde.8 Feb 2026 · Tuineje, Spain

Published8 Feb 2026

Duration18:33

Views250K

LocationTuineje, Spain

We are sailing from Lanzarote to Isla de LobosThe crew installs a new radar and cleans the hull before sailing from Lanzarote to Isla de Lobos.1 Feb 2026 · Valleseco, Spain

Published1 Feb 2026

Duration25:25

Views87K

LocationValleseco, Spain

This is what our Christmas break looked like! Germany/Lanzarote/Diving Certificate/RefitThe crew replaces a heat-sensitive steering component and bearing to resolve stiff steering on their sailboat.25 Jan 2026 · Valleseco, Spain

Published25 Jan 2026

Duration22:53

Views90K

LocationValleseco, Spain

Finally on a long voyage | We're anchored off the smallest of the Canary IslandsThe crew sails 560 nautical miles to La Graciosa, Canary Islands, for remote exploration and local fishing.11 Jan 2026 · La Orotava, Spain

Published11 Jan 2026

Duration19:40

Views83K

LocationLa Orotava, Spain

The circumnavigation begins: The four of us sail 1000km across the Atlantic. 5 days at sea.A four-person crew completes a 600-nautical-mile Atlantic passage to the Canary Islands using a butterfly rig.21 Dec 2025 · Atlantischer Ozean

Published21 Dec 2025

Duration32:37

Views143K

LocationAtlantischer Ozean

Orca territory! Storm, calm, freedom. We're sailing from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.After a full refit, Blue Horizon transits Gibraltar into the Atlantic and rides out a 47-knot storm in Barbate.14 Dec 2025 · Nughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Published14 Dec 2025

Duration23:09

Views98K

LocationNughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

This is how expensive our sailboat really was. All the costs. Did we gamble and lose?Replacing 14-year-old standing rigging on an expedition sailboat cost €9,000 before an Atlantic departure.7 Dec 2025 · Madrid, Spain

Published7 Dec 2025

Duration29:17

Views145K

LocationMadrid, Spain

A flotilla of three and our biggest refit project to dateThe crew of *Blue Horizon* replaces their 15-year-old standing rigging in Motril to ensure offshore safety.23 Nov 2025 · Madrid, Spain

Published23 Nov 2025

Duration14:44

Views80K

LocationMadrid, Spain

Crisis! Financial miscalculation? Refit in AlmerimarA 14-year-old rig with 12 shrouds requires an expensive full replacement during a refit in Almerimar.16 Nov 2025 · Madrid, Spain

Published16 Nov 2025

Duration25:29

Views152K

LocationMadrid, Spain

Sailing through the night to the Spanish mainland at a speed of 10.5 knots.The crew navigates a rough Mediterranean passage to Almerimar, reaching 10.5 knots while surfing heavy storm swell.9 Nov 2025 · Madrid, Spain

Published9 Nov 2025

Duration20:12

Views85K

LocationMadrid, Spain

I've never felt this bad! Transformation/Drugs/Marathon.Thilo runs a solo 42 km marathon on Formentera after six years of physical decline aboard a liveaboard sailboat.2 Nov 2025 · Formentera, Spain

Published2 Nov 2025

Duration34:40

Views135K

LocationFormentera, Spain

Boat professionals are checking our boat! Bad mood.The crew repairs a faulty AIS and VHF radio system in Port Andratx before sailing to Ibiza.26 Oct 2025 · Ibiza, Spain

Published26 Oct 2025

Duration28:37

Views152K

LocationIbiza, Spain

Through the storm to BallermannA cruising sailboat handles 30-knot winds during a transit from Isla Cabrera to Mallorca, Spain.12 Oct 2025 · Llubí, Spain

Published12 Oct 2025

Duration19:42

Views110K

LocationLlubí, Spain

Sailing through the night with light wind sails | From Sardinia to MallorcaA crew sails from Sardinia to Mallorca using a gennaker to maintain speed in light winds.5 Oct 2025 · Llubí, Spain

Published5 Oct 2025

Duration19:47

Views108K

LocationLlubí, Spain

Community sailing in Sardinia and onward journey to MallorcaThilo and Leonie depart Carloforte for a 250-nautical-mile passage to Mallorca to begin their westward circumnavigation.28 Sept 2025 · Nughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Published28 Sept 2025

Duration16:30

Views75K

LocationNughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Back on the boat we sail directly from Sicily to Sardinia.Thilo and Leonie sail 200 nautical miles from Licata, Sicily, to Sardinia during an overnight passage.21 Sept 2025 · Ramacca, Italy

Published21 Sept 2025

Duration25:13

Views134K

LocationRamacca, Italy

UPDATE! New plan! Back at the trailerThilo and Leonie plan a circumnavigation starting with the West African coast before heading to Brazil.14 Sept 2025 · Vogtei, Germany

Published14 Sept 2025

Duration13:36

Views94K

LocationVogtei, Germany

By sailboat under the waterfall. We disembark from our boatThilo and Leonie explore hidden coves and a freshwater spring on the island of Comino, Malta.1 Sept 2025 · Victoria, Malta

Published1 Sept 2025

Duration30:02

Views118K

LocationVictoria, Malta

Problems with the steering wheel. Exploring the Blue Lagoon in Malta: 15-meter mast jump!A sailboat crew struggles with intermittent steering wheel stiffness that worsens in high temperatures near Malta.27 Aug 2025 · Mġarr, Malta

Published27 Aug 2025

Duration15:32

Views79K

LocationMġarr, Malta

Distress and calm! We sail to Malta for 3 daysA three-person crew completes a 330-nautical-mile passage from Greece to Malta while managing shifting wind conditions.17 Aug 2025 · Δημοτική Ενότητα Δερβενοχωρίων, Greece

Published17 Aug 2025

Duration29:50

Views212K

LocationΔημοτική Ενότητα Δερβενοχωρίων, Greece

Problems on board | Preparation for a multi-day tripThe crew of a cruising sailboat prepares for a 330-mile passage from Kefalonia to Sicily and Malta.3 Aug 2025 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Published3 Aug 2025

Duration21:59

Views98K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

1 day in the life on a sailboat: Departure from GreeceThe crew sails 9.2 nautical miles from Zakynthos to Kefalonia to position for an upcoming Atlantic passage.27 Jul 2025 · Municipal Unit of Artemisia, Greece

Published27 Jul 2025

Duration23:42

Views107K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Artemisia, Greece

Overcrowding in Greece! We've had enough... we're turning around.The crew abandons their Greek island-hopping plans and transits the Corinth Canal to head toward the Atlantic.22 Jul 2025 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Published22 Jul 2025

Duration19:25

Views225K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

GIRLS' TRIP! Leonie alone on board.Leonie manages the catamaran Blue Horizon solo in Greece during a two-week coastal trip with friends.15 Jul 2025

Published15 Jul 2025

Duration19:07

Views128K

Crazy days on the Corinth Canal. Distress call, deserted island, shore lines anchoring.The *Blue Horizon* crew transits the Corinth Canal and practices stern-to anchoring using shore lines in Greece.6 Jul 2025

Published6 Jul 2025

Duration21:54

Views111K

We sail with children!!The crew of Blue Horizon installs a 730-watt Flynn solar system before sailing with children in Greece.22 Jun 2025

Published22 Jun 2025

Duration19:23

Views84K

Dream sailing! Dream bay! Blue Cave!The crew of *Blue Horizon* anchors near the Blue Caves on Zakynthos after a passage from Kefalonia.15 Jun 2025

Published15 Jun 2025

Duration17:16

Views94K

Cancelled! My brother is seasick. 280 NM to Greece.The sailing vessel Blue Horizon completes a 280-nautical-mile passage to Greece after a weather-related overnight diversion.8 Jun 2025 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Published8 Jun 2025

Duration22:01

Views110K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

We're sailing through the Strait of Messina. New watermaker, Leonie on TVThilo installs an Ocean Spring watermaker on the *Blue Horizon* before transiting the Strait of Messina.25 May 2025

Published25 May 2025

Duration20:19

Views135K

Sailing for the first time with our parents. We explore the Aeolian Islands.A couple hosts their parents for a week of island hopping through the Aeolian Islands, Italy.18 May 2025 · Nughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Published18 May 2025

Duration24:09

Views134K

LocationNughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

We anchor at the Christopher Nolan film set! Sailing to SicilyThe crew of the *Blue Horizon* accidentally infiltrates a Christopher Nolan film set while sailing toward Sicily.11 May 2025 · Nughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Published11 May 2025

Duration26:06

Views94K

LocationNughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Night sailing from Sardinia to Sicily.The crew of the *Blue Horizon* completes their first overnight passage from Sardinia to Sicily using autopilot.29 Apr 2025 · Nughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Published29 Apr 2025

Duration32:52

Views136K

LocationNughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Finally self-sufficient! We are sailing to CagliariThe crew of Blue Horizon installs 730 watts of solar power using Flynn-Rails on their 13.6-meter sailboat.15 Apr 2025 · Nughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

Published15 Apr 2025

Duration21:18

Views125K

LocationNughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy

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