Sailing Squib

This channel features occasional reports on sailing, life aboard a boat, and various regions traveled throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. It aims to show that you don't have to be wealthy to get a foothold in the blue-water sailing scene, sharing practical solutions and details useful for aspiring sailors. For nearly two years now, we have been carrying out a comprehensive refit of our…

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Sailing Squib - May 2026/3The owner of Squib replaces four plexiglass portlights and installs a new 12-volt water heater in Greece.3 Sept 2026

Published3 Sept 2026

Duration23:55

Views116

Sailing Squib May 2026 /2The owner replaces a faulty Victron battery monitor with an Eco-Worthy unit during a refit of Squib.6 Aug 2026 · Kiel, Germany

Published6 Aug 2026

Duration20:21

Views1K

LocationKiel, Germany

Sailing Squib - Contemporary WitnessThe former SailingPenco boat, now renamed Ledema, has two new owners planning a full restoration.23 Jul 2026

Published23 Jul 2026

Duration1:57

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Sailing Squib - May 2026 /1A sailor transports boat gear from Austria to Greece via Romania and Bulgaria to avoid customs issues.9 Jul 2026

Published9 Jul 2026

Duration24:09

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Arrival in Mesolongi/ 33Solo arrival at Mesolonghi after a shallow-approach hazard, then a full three-day winterization and Windpilot removal walkthrough.11 Jun 2026 · Mesolonghi Marina, Greece

Published11 Jun 2026

Duration20:31

Views1K

LocationMesolonghi Marina, Greece

Sailing Squib - Den Rest erledigen wir dann unterwegs - durch Regen ,Wind und Flaute /324 Jun 2026

Published4 Jun 2026

Duration25:01

Views897

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Single-handed through the Corinth Canal /32A solo sailor transits the Corinth Canal and manages fuel and mooring logistics during a coastal passage.28 May 2026 · Saronic Gulf, Greece

Published28 May 2026

Duration24:35

Views876

LocationSaronic Gulf, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Last leg together /3140-knot gusts trap Squib in Varkiza Bay after Chapel Cove and Alimos Marina both turn them away.21 May 2026 · Varkiza, Greece

Published21 May 2026

Duration27:23

Views1K

LocationVarkiza, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Chalkis to Cape Sounion /30A lithium battery bank experiencing voltage drops causes freezer failure, forcing a refrigerator reconfiguration for power efficiency.14 May 2026 · south of the Chalkis Bridge, Euboea, Greece

Published14 May 2026

Duration23:15

Views1K

Locationsouth of the Chalkis Bridge, Euboea, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Autumn is catching up with us /29A yacht crew navigates gusty Greek coastal waters in autumn, relying on solar power and enclosed steering.7 May 2026 · Euboea, Greece

Published7 May 2026

Duration26:40

Views1K

LocationEuboea, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Meltemi sailing and departure by night /28Small boats require constant monitoring of swell and wind gusts when anchoring in the Northern Sporades.30 Apr 2026 · Milina, Limnos, Greece

Published30 Apr 2026

Duration23:12

Views1K

LocationMilina, Limnos, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll figure out the rest on the way - We reach Lemnos, Myrina /27A 86-mile passage to Limnos requires careful weather planning to avoid forecast Force 8 Meltemi winds.23 Apr 2026 · Aegean Sea, approaching Limnos

Published23 Apr 2026

Duration22:39

Views2K

LocationAegean Sea, approaching Limnos

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - last miles in Turkish waters /26A sailboat navigates the Dardanelles and Aegean Sea while managing heavy commercial traffic and Meltemi wind conditions.16 Apr 2026 · Çanakkale Merkez, Turkey

Published16 Apr 2026

Duration26:39

Views1K

LocationÇanakkale Merkez, Turkey

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Westward in the Sea of Marmara/ 25A seized steering sheave behind the fuel tank cut friction by 80 percent after cutting through paint-locked screws.9 Apr 2026 · Marmarameer

Published9 Apr 2026

Duration26:22

Views1K

LocationMarmarameer

Sailing Squib - We'll do the rest on the way - From the Black Sea through the Bosphorus /24A crew navigates the Black Sea and Bosporus in heavy following seas and 30-knot winds.2 Apr 2026 · Black Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north

Published2 Apr 2026

Duration22:40

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LocationBlack Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - We sail 36 hours to the Bosphorus /23Squib sails 162 miles from Romania to the Bosporus in 33-knot Black Sea conditions.26 Mar 2026 · Gurkovo, Bulgaria

Published26 Mar 2026

Duration25:13

Views2K

LocationGurkovo, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - From the Danube Delta to Mangalia /22Squib exits the Danube Delta into the Black Sea through breaking surf with depths as shallow as 2.5 meters.19 Mar 2026 · Black Sea, departing Sfântu Gheorghe (Danube Delta)

Published19 Mar 2026

Duration29:32

Views2K

LocationBlack Sea, departing Sfântu Gheorghe (Danube Delta)

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Preparations for the Black Sea /21The crew repairs a clogged marine toilet and restores the electric autopilot before departing the Danube Delta.12 Mar 2026 · Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Published12 Mar 2026

Duration29:37

Views1K

LocationSfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - on the lower Danube /20The crew completes mast rigging and deck hardware installation on the Danube before entering the Black Sea.5 Mar 2026 · Tulcea, Romania

Published5 Mar 2026

Duration35:39

Views1K

LocationTulcea, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Off to the Danube Delta - Stepping the mast /19A sailboat crew successfully steps their mast in Tulcea using a private crane after multiple failed attempts.26 Feb 2026 · Bucharest, Romania

Published26 Feb 2026

Duration26:04

Views2K

LocationBucharest, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - on the lower Danube /18Low water levels on the lower Danube frequently force vessels to anchor in the main channel.19 Feb 2026 · Gigen, Bulgaria

Published19 Feb 2026

Duration22:49

Views1K

LocationGigen, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - Time-lapse - Overtaking a pushed convoy / river kilometer 496 - 48017 Feb 2026

Published17 Feb 2026

Duration3:18

Views408

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Stepping the mast first attempt/ 17Low water levels and outdated charts complicate Danube navigation for a cruising sailboat approaching Ruse, Bulgaria.12 Feb 2026 · Ruse, Bulgaria

Published12 Feb 2026

Duration28:40

Views1K

LocationRuse, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - Zeitraffer/ Stromkilometer 662 - 64810 Feb 2026

Published10 Feb 2026

Duration2:00

Views374

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Lowland Danube /16Cruising the Danube requires constant depth monitoring and careful navigation of shifting channels and commercial traffic.5 Feb 2026 · Danule River at km 750, near Lom, Bulgaria

Published5 Feb 2026

Duration19:05

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LocationDanule River at km 750, near Lom, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - 3rd OSYC Blue Water Meeting - Lectures - Trip and work plans for SquibSabina and Peter detail upcoming sailing lectures and the status of ongoing refit projects on their boat Squib.4 Feb 2026

Published4 Feb 2026

Duration9:56

Views888

Sailing Squib - Den Rest erledigen wir dann unterwegs - Schleuse Djerdap 2 - Spätsommer /15Below Djerdap 2, every remaining Danube bridge clears a 13.5-meter standing mast to the delta.29 Jan 2026 · Negotin Municipality, Serbia

Published29 Jan 2026

Duration21:24

Views1K

LocationNegotin Municipality, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll figure out the rest on the way - Iron Gates - Djerdap Lock 1 /14A catamaran crew bypasses a faulty ignition switch with a screwdriver to regain engine power before locking.22 Jan 2026 · Orșova, Romania

Published22 Jan 2026

Duration23:44

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LocationOrșova, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - checking back into the EU - Romania /13Serbian exit at Veliko Gradište took two and a half hours and an unexpected €20 mooring fee.15 Jan 2026 · Veliko Gradiste Municipality, Serbia

Published15 Jan 2026

Duration22:04

Views1K

LocationVeliko Gradiste Municipality, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Belgrade - Iron Gates /12The crew repairs a severed AIS antenna cable snagged by the rudder quadrant on their catamaran.8 Jan 2026 · Smederevo, Serbia

Published8 Jan 2026

Duration20:47

Views1K

LocationSmederevo, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Engine repair in Belgrade /11A failed water pump seal caused water contamination in the engine oil, requiring a full pump rebuild.1 Jan 2026 · Zemun district, Belgrade, on the Sava River

Published1 Jan 2026

Duration23:05

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LocationZemun district, Belgrade, on the Sava River

Sailing Squib - Den Rest erledigen wir dann unterwegs - Backa Balanka - Belgrad /10Engine water-oil contamination on the Danube forces a head gasket swap in Belgrade.25 Dec 2025 · Knicanin, Serbia

Published25 Dec 2025

Duration21:43

Views1K

LocationKnicanin, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Aljamos - Novi Sad /9Water in the starboard engine oil forces Squib onto electric-only propulsion toward Belgrade.18 Dec 2025 · Dalj, Croatia

Published18 Dec 2025

Duration21:48

Views1K

LocationDalj, Croatia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Baja - Aljmas /8Clearing EU customs at Mohacs and entering Serbia reveals a privatized dock, a missing license, and a suspected failed engine water pump.11 Dec 2025 · Baja, Hungary

Published11 Dec 2025

Duration25:44

Views1K

LocationBaja, Hungary

Sailing Squib - Zeitraffer - Novi Sad - 10 km nach Sremski Karlovci / Stromkilometer 1260 - 1236The video for the passage from Novi Sad to Sremski Karlovci contains no actionable data.9 Dec 2025 · Petrovaradin, Serbia

Published9 Dec 2025

Duration3:30

Views526

LocationPetrovaradin, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Dunaujvaros - Baja /7A motorboat crew navigates 100 kilometers of the Danube River while managing engine maintenance and customs logistics.4 Dec 2025 · Ordas, Hungary

Published4 Dec 2025

Duration17:03

Views1K

LocationOrdas, Hungary

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Pilismarot - Dunaujvaros /6The crew repairs a bilge pump, replaces an alternator, and resupplies in Budapest while navigating the Danube.27 Nov 2025 · Budapest, Hungary

Published27 Nov 2025

Duration20:33

Views1K

LocationBudapest, Hungary

Sailing Squib - Time-lapse - Dunaujvaros - Dunaföldvar / River Kilometer 1580 - 1555Squib runs 25 km south on the Danube from Dunaujvaros past Dunaföldvar in time-lapse.25 Nov 2025 · Dunaföldvár, Hungary

Published25 Nov 2025

Duration4:07

Views432

LocationDunaföldvár, Hungary

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Medvedov - Pilismarot /5Squib grounds twice on Danube sandbars in the first two days, freeing both times by anchor swim and winch.20 Nov 2025 · Pilismarót, Hungary

Published20 Nov 2025

Duration21:26

Views1K

LocationPilismarót, Hungary

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Orth/Donau - Medvedov /4The crew of *Squib* frees their grounded vessel from a Danube silt bank using a shore line.13 Nov 2025 · Hamuliakovo, Slovakia

Published13 Nov 2025

Duration23:42

Views2K

LocationHamuliakovo, Slovakia

Sailing Squib - The holiday begins - Vienna Kuchelau - Orth/Danube/3The crew of the vessel *Squib* repairs fuel lines and services winches before navigating the Freudenau lock.6 Nov 2025 · Vienna, Austria

Published6 Nov 2025

Duration28:26

Views2K

LocationVienna, Austria

Sailing Squib - The Holiday Begins /2The crew of the catamaran Squib installs galley foot switches and non-slip deck flooring before departing.30 Oct 2025

Published30 Oct 2025

Duration27:52

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Sailing Squib - The holiday begins /1Squib's crew tackles a chain of pre-departure jobs in Vienna before a planned Black Sea passage.23 Oct 2025

Published23 Oct 2025

Duration20:38

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Back in ViennaThe crew of Squib reflects on troubleshooting diesel engine peripherals after a delivery voyage to Mesolonghi, Greece.16 Oct 2025 · Vienna, Austria

Published16 Oct 2025

Duration12:06

Views984

LocationVienna, Austria

Sailing Squib - Update October 4, 2025The crew of Squib navigated heavy winds and night-time anchor-recovery maneuvers while transiting the Greek coast.3 Oct 2025 · Vari Municipal Unit, Greece

Published3 Oct 2025

Duration11:05

Views1K

LocationVari Municipal Unit, Greece

Sailing Squib - Update September 30, 2025The crew of Squib navigated from Romania to Greece by prioritizing daily mileage to beat weather windows.29 Sept 2025 · Αιδηψός, Greece

Published29 Sept 2025

Duration8:51

Views2K

LocationΑιδηψός, Greece

Sailing Squib - Update 18/09/2025The crew navigated the Squib across shallow sandbanks at the Danube river mouth before reaching Mangalia.18 Sept 2025 · Mangalia, Romania

Published18 Sept 2025

Duration4:49

Views1K

LocationMangalia, Romania

September 14, 2025Squib re-steps her mast after four years and prepares to exit the Sfântu Gheorghe Danube mouth.13 Sept 2025 · Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Published13 Sept 2025

Duration1:07

Views902

LocationSfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Update September 8, 2025Squib navigated 108 kilometers of the Danube by utilizing the shorter Pala-Kanal and Borsea-Kanal routes.8 Sept 2025 · Unirea, Romania

Published8 Sept 2025

Duration2:10

Views836

LocationUnirea, Romania

Sailing Squib Update September 2, 2025The Squib crew motored 113 kilometers and lost an electric outboard propeller during a calm river transit.2 Sept 2025 · Calafat, Romania

Published2 Sept 2025

Duration3:35

Views1K

LocationCalafat, Romania

Sailing Squib Update August 30, 2025A broken AIS antenna cable inside Squib's weather locker is repaired and the Iron Gate lies ahead.30 Aug 2025 · Golubac Municipality, Serbia

Published30 Aug 2025

Duration1:32

Views857

LocationGolubac Municipality, Serbia

Sailing - Squib's - Refit first day: DisasterMechanical and electrical failures on the vessel Squib forced an emergency return to the Kuchelau marina.21 Aug 2025 · Vienna, Austria

Published21 Aug 2025

Duration16:09

Views1K

LocationVienna, Austria

Sailing - Squib - Refit - Countdown to the last daysThe crew of Squib resolves fuel line airlocks and services salvaged genoa winches during final pre-departure refit preparations.14 Aug 2025

Published14 Aug 2025

Duration24:57

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Squib's Refit - Q&A /130The crew of Squib details their 40,000 Euro refit costs and addresses technical questions regarding electrical connectors and plumbing.7 Aug 2025

Published7 Aug 2025

Duration12:49

Views856

Squib's Refit - Engine Test - Ceiling Insulation - Water Heater - Seat Test/ 129The crew of Squib fabricates a custom water heater housing and determines mounting heights for an electric outboard.31 Jul 2025 · Groß-Enzersdorf, Austria

Published31 Jul 2025

Duration22:29

Views950

LocationGroß-Enzersdorf, Austria

Squib's Refit - Insulate ceiling - Additional battery bank - LEDs - Adapt window frame /128The owner installs a 10kWh lithium battery bank on Squib to test electric propulsion for long-distance cruising.24 Jul 2025

Published24 Jul 2025

Duration15:36

Views922

Squib's Refit - Installing LED strips - Empty conduit including cable pulling - All sorts of small...The host installs LED galley lighting and completes engine electrical wiring on the 100-day countdown for Squib.17 Jul 2025

Published17 Jul 2025

Duration16:43

Views668

Squib's Refit - Hot Water Boiler Leak Test - Casing - Installation Considerations - Pantry /126Squib's homemade hot-water boiler passes a garden-hose pressure test after hemp thread sealing replaces PTFE tape.10 Jul 2025

Published10 Jul 2025

Duration19:21

Views661

Squib's Refit - DIY Hot Water Boiler - Preparing Ceiling Panels /125The crew installs a custom hot water boiler and fits wooden battens for ceiling panels on *Squib*.3 Jul 2025

Published3 Jul 2025

Duration18:34

Views667

Squib's Refit - Sailing Squib - Trip PreviewThe crew of the 38-ft boat Squib prepares for an eight-week transit from Vienna to Preveza, Greece.26 Jun 2025 · Vienna, Austria

Published26 Jun 2025

Duration17:05

Views1K

LocationVienna, Austria

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