Sailing Northern Brees

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We’re Erin and Marie — a couple exploring the world by sailboat. ⚓ Our journey began on the Great Lakes aboard our Baltic 42 DP, sailing across the North Atlantic to Scotland via the Viking Route. Along the way, we learned that sailing isn’t just about distance — it’s about cultures, connections, and life under sail. From the Northern Isles of Scotland to the coast of Norway, and around the Balt…

Breskens, Netherlands· Jun 2026

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We Finally Called It | Looking Back Before Sailing Again 2026 Ep 55A six-week rigging delay reshaped a Schengen-constrained Atlantic season into an unplanned Normandy and Channel Islands cruise.28 Jun 2026 · Breskens, Netherlands

Published28 Jun 2026

Duration25:04

Views428

LocationBreskens, Netherlands

The Hardest Decision of Our Journey Ep 54A Baltic Yachts 42 DP is hauled for winter storage in France following seasonal maintenance and repairs.14 Jun 2026 · Bordeaux, France

Published14 Jun 2026

Duration25:28

Views1K

LocationBordeaux, France

Our Sailboat Started to Become Taxing… Then We Went to a Boat Show Ep 53A failed 18-year-old hot water tank floods engine wiring at La Rochelle while the crew tours aluminum expedition boats.31 May 2026 · La Rochelle

Published31 May 2026

Duration22:30

Views532

LocationLa Rochelle

These Tiny Boats Are Crossing the Atlantic in Hurricane Season Ep 52A Baltic Yachts 42 DP transits the Bay of Biscay while observing Mini Transat preparations in Les Sables d'Olonne.17 May 2026 · Île d'Yeu, France

Published17 May 2026

Duration18:28

Views668

LocationÎle d'Yeu, France

Stuck in Storms for 10 Days… What We Did Instead | Sailing FranceTwo hurricanes trap a crew in Brittany for 10 days; a fouled paddle wheel kills true wind data.3 May 2026 · Lorient, France

Published3 May 2026

Duration23:20

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LocationLorient, France

We Got It Right This Time (Finally Heading South)Successful passage through tidal gates like the Swinge requires precise timing and local knowledge of currents.19 Apr 2026 · St. Peter Port, Guernsey

Published19 Apr 2026

Duration26:51

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LocationSt. Peter Port, Guernsey

Sailing West in the English Channel Isn’t Easy Ep 49Westbound in the English Channel, four hours of fair tide against eight foul forces a course change to France.5 Apr 2026 · Dover Marina, England

Published5 Apr 2026

Duration19:42

Views9K

LocationDover Marina, England

We Pulled Our Mast… Then the Problems StartedReplacing 43-year-old rod rigging on a Baltic Yachts 42 DP requires professional swaging and contingency for parts.15 Mar 2026 · Breskins Rigging, Netherlands

Published15 Mar 2026

Duration10:25

Views792

LocationBreskins Rigging, Netherlands

We Had 373 Miles to Sail… Before Our Riggers Left.A 42-foot sailboat completes a 373-mile transit to replace 40-year-old standing rigging before the riggers depart.1 Mar 2026 · St. Malo, France

Published1 Mar 2026

Duration23:54

Views1K

LocationSt. Malo, France

We Locked Into a Medieval Walled City After Finding a 6,000-Year-Old SecretA 2.6-meter draft requires precise tidal timing to enter the St. Malo lock system from Jersey.15 Feb 2026 · St. Malo, France

Published15 Feb 2026

Duration18:52

Views735

LocationSt. Malo, France

Sailing 24 Countries: Hard-Earned Lessons from Foreign WatersEurope's red-left-returning buoyage and Schengen 90-day rules explained by sailors who crossed 24 countries.1 Feb 2026 · Medoc, France

Published1 Feb 2026

Duration54:42

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LocationMedoc, France

Channel Islands Sailing, The Swinge was exciting but so were Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey.Year-old tide tables put the crew into two-meter breaking waves in the Swinge off Alderney.11 Jan 2026 · Braye Harbour, Alderney, Channel Islands

Published11 Jan 2026

Duration22:41

Views881

LocationBraye Harbour, Alderney, Channel Islands

Ep 44. Sailing La Manche La Harve Cherbourg English Channel and our first Channel Island, AldernayNavigating the English Channel requires timing passages to leverage tidal currents and avoid wind-against-tide sea states.27 Dec 2025 · Le Havre, France

Published27 Dec 2025

Duration18:01

Views595

LocationLe Havre, France

Ep 43 Another day, another Port. Sailing Normandy & Seeing France by Sail. We keep going!Coastal hopping along northern France requires careful monitoring of tidal currents, commercial shipping lanes, and harbor depths.14 Dec 2025 · Gravelines, France

Published14 Dec 2025

Duration20:28

Views627

LocationGravelines, France

Ep 42 Shake Down cruise to Dunkerque. Provisioning, and then we're off the dock. What breaks? HaA Baltic Yachts 42 DP completes a shakedown cruise to Dunkirk, resolving an autopilot wiring fault.30 Nov 2025 · PYM, France

Published30 Nov 2025

Duration25:24

Views608

LocationPYM, France

Season 4 begins. Where are we going this year? From Nieuwpoort Belgium and on to ? Ep 41Custom rigging tangs for a Baltic 42 DP cost six weeks of a Gibraltar-bound season after mast measurements were never taken.16 Nov 2025 · Nieuwpoort, Belgium

Published16 Nov 2025

Duration22:54

Views635

LocationNieuwpoort, Belgium

Ep 40 Season 3 Challenges and Highlights- Season 4 teaserBaltic Sea beaches from Estonia to Germany are still mined, blocking anchoring along hundreds of miles of coastline.1 Nov 2025

Published1 Nov 2025

Duration22:13

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Episode 39 Netherlands France UK Belgium FinaleA Baltic Yachts 42 DP completes a late-season North Sea and English Channel transit before winter haul-out.19 Oct 2025 · Esfenegin, The Hague, Netherlands

Published19 Oct 2025

Duration28:56

Views429

LocationEsfenegin, The Hague, Netherlands

Stuck in the Wadden Sea, Nordernay, Heligoland, Borkum, Amsterdam, Den Haag and more.Northern Brees navigates the Wadden Sea, managing tidal grounding and oyster-covered pilings during a late-season coastal transit.6 Sept 2025 · Norderney, Germany

Published6 Sept 2025

Duration20:22

Views460

LocationNorderney, Germany

We've completed the Baltic lap! Enjoyed Germany, the Kiel, and have made some Shengen Shuffle plans.Northern Brees navigates the Kiel Canal and North Sea while managing Schengen visa status and chart data gaps.10 Aug 2025 · Burgstaaken, Fehmarn, Germany

Published10 Aug 2025

Duration25:01

Views356

LocationBurgstaaken, Fehmarn, Germany

Sailing Baltic Germany Part 1 - Leaving Poland, exploring Baltic Coasts in Germany + Berlin visit.20 Jul 2025

Published20 Jul 2025

Duration18:15

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Sailing Polish beaches, a quick Solidarity look & personal connection to the Wilhelm Gustaf Ep. 3529 Jun 2025

Published29 Jun 2025

Duration23:26

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Sailing Kaliningrad, Russia, in our American-flagged vessel. Canadian and American crew.14 Jun 2025

Published14 Jun 2025

Duration15:03

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Sailors Loving Latvia & Lithuania. Great people, beaches, very informative recent history. Ep 3331 May 2025

Published31 May 2025

Duration21:09

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Estonia to Latvia, our 7th country this season! Some nice sailing, and beautiful shore visits. Ep 3216 May 2025

Published16 May 2025

Duration20:11

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Ep 31 Waterspout or Tornado? On to Estonia. Very nice sailing, and some amazing history.2 May 2025

Published2 May 2025

Duration20:31

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Ep 30. Searching for Rigging replacements in a foreign land. Music, the Oodi, Baltic racing18 Apr 2025

Published18 Apr 2025

Duration16:39

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Ep.29 Aland, to Finland! Through the Finnish Archipelago. Beautiful. And standing rigging fail.4 Apr 2025

Published4 Apr 2025

Duration23:45

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Boarded at Sea! Baltic Sea, Stockholm to see the Vasa, then to autonomous Aland, at Mariehamn20 Mar 2025

Published20 Mar 2025

Duration22:38

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Ep 27 TROUBLE. Swedish Canals were bad for us, but they can be good for you with a few suggestions25 Feb 2025

Published25 Feb 2025

Duration35:56

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Oslo - Vikings to Peace Prizes, and into the Trollhattan Canal Episode 269 Feb 2025

Published9 Feb 2025

Duration18:35

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Preparing to go from Great Lakes to Blue Water Sailors. Canada to Europe, via Greenland.28 Jan 2025

Published28 Jan 2025

Duration56:02

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Back in the water, shake down, and on to Sweden! It's great to be sailing again.12 Jan 2025

Published12 Jan 2025

Duration17:46

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Winches, Winches, Winches...Chains, Vikings, and a Bishop's Castle. Lots keeping us busy this week.24 Dec 2024

Published24 Dec 2024

Duration20:12

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Season 3 The Baltic Sea! But first some repairs & service before we splash Perkins 4-108 ...10 Dec 2024

Published10 Dec 2024

Duration18:16

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Ep 21. Season 2 Finale, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Season 3 introduction, around the Baltic Sea26 Nov 2024

Published26 Nov 2024

Duration31:28

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Norway coastal passages, Fedje, Bergen, Moster, Tanager, Rasvag & Mandal. Beautiful sailing. Ep. 2022 May 2024

Published22 May 2024

Duration18:13

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Episode 19 - Shetland to Norway, Crossing the North Sea in October11 May 2024

Published11 May 2024

Duration17:31

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Ep 18.1 Orkney, Fair Isle and the Shetlands. Visiting Tombs & a Broch, as we make our way north.23 Apr 2024

Published23 Apr 2024

Duration20:50

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Ep 18 Orkney, Fair Isle and the Shetlands. Visiting Tombs & a Broch, as we make our way north.22 Apr 2024

Published22 Apr 2024

Duration20:50

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Wind and Sea State. How do we decide when to sail? And then we're off to the Isles of Orkney10 Apr 2024

Published10 Apr 2024

Duration22:18

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How do we get to Europe with September/October weather on the North Sea? Carefully. Ep 1625 Mar 2024

Published25 Mar 2024

Duration16:17

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Sailing Scotland's Hebrides, & Cheese Making. Visit Tobermory and sail to Mallaig with the dolphins.28 Feb 2024

Published28 Feb 2024

Duration20:17

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Say Hello at the Toronto Boat Show 202417 Jan 2024

Published17 Jan 2024

Duration1:54

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Episode 14 - Heading north, to begin our trip around the tip of the UK, and on to the Continent.11 Jan 2024

Published11 Jan 2024

Duration16:59

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Northern Brees Ep 13 - Scotland to Northern Ireland. A new speed record for us, and lessons....14 Dec 2023

Published14 Dec 2023

Duration16:49

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 12: DIY and Setting Sail25 Nov 2023

Published25 Nov 2023

Duration18:02

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Sailing Northern Brees Season 2 Ep. 1110 Nov 2023

Published10 Nov 2023

Duration21:31

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Episode 10 - Season 1 Finale - Sailing Northern Brees. Scottish West Coast, hauling out for winter.30 Jul 2023

Published30 Jul 2023

Duration14:32

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Sailing Northern Brees: Episode 9 - Viking Route Fourth Leg - Faroes to Scotland26 Jul 2023

Published26 Jul 2023

Duration13:05

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 826 Jun 2023

Published26 Jun 2023

Duration13:34

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Sailing to the Arctic Circle, and the North Coast of Iceland. Episode 715 Jun 2023

Published15 Jun 2023

Duration23:22

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Northern Brees Ep 6 Exploring SW Iceland21 May 2023

Published21 May 2023

Duration10:21

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Sailing Northern Brees Ep. 5 - Iceland26 Apr 2023

Published26 Apr 2023

Duration15:42

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Episode 4 Sailing with Icebergs!10 Apr 2023

Published10 Apr 2023

Duration13:05

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Episode 00 - Snow season Ski Patrol Puddle Jump!31 Mar 2023

Published31 Mar 2023

Duration4:10

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 3 - Greenland!9 Mar 2023

Published9 Mar 2023

Duration21:27

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 2 - Viking Route - First leg!7 Feb 2023

Published7 Feb 2023

Duration16:10

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 1- North Atlantic prep12 Jul 2022

Published12 Jul 2022

Duration40:05

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 0 - Ski Patrol???17 Apr 2022

Published17 Apr 2022

Duration6:17

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