Sailing SV Cordelia

We are Steve, Annette and Gus. We sold our family home, gave up our jobs and bought a 46' Venus Ketch to carry out our dream of 'SAILING AS FAR AS WE CAN FOR AS LONG AS WE CAN'. Steve worked for many years in the marine industry and Annette is a Virtual Personal Assistant and Bookkeeper. We're down to earth, no frills and sailing on a budget. We are more than happy to share our life with you in…

Livingston, Guatemala· Oct 2026

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Expensive Mistake! Our Failed Portlights and Health Update YouTubeThe crew of SV Cordelia is replacing corroded chrome-plated portlight screens while managing a cabin interior refit.9 Oct 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published9 Oct 2026

Duration15:24

Views4K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

I Found Out I Have a Heart Problem. Then Watched My Friend Get Airlifted 🚑 🚁Steve manages high blood pressure while refitting the SV Cordelia in Rio Dulce, Guatemala.25 Sept 2026 · Southampton, United Kingdom

Published25 Sept 2026

Duration12:39

Views2K

LocationSouthampton, United Kingdom

He Left me ALONE in CENTRAL AMERICAAnnette performs a solo refit on SV Cordelia at Monkey Bay Marina while Steve visits the UK.18 Sept 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published18 Sept 2026

Duration28:59

Views7K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

We're back in RIO DULCE and the work starts NOW!The owners of SV Cordelia perform a major interior refit and window replacement at Monkey Bay Marina.4 Sept 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published4 Sept 2026

Duration16:01

Views4K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

36 Knots in a Dinghy, Nearly Overboard, The Secret of why we leave BelizeSV Cordelia uses a spinnaker halyard and a local pilot boat to tip and cross the Rio Dulce.21 Aug 2026 · Belize District, Belize

Published21 Aug 2026

Duration18:53

Views4K

LocationBelize District, Belize

Our TINY CHANNEL Went VIRAL Twice. Here's What YouTube Paid UsTwo viral videos increased the total lifetime YouTube earnings of SV Cordelia to $1,864.48 over eight weeks.14 Aug 2026 · Chisec, Guatemala

Published14 Aug 2026

Duration15:09

Views3K

LocationChisec, Guatemala

Hurricane Season Chased Us Into a FREE Belize MarinaSV Cordelia navigates shallow, poorly marked channels to reach a vacant, free marina in Belize.7 Aug 2026 · Belize District, Belize

Published7 Aug 2026

Duration20:12

Views2K

LocationBelize District, Belize

Time-lapse Caribbean Crossing. Non-Stop. 1500milesSV Cordelia completes a 1,500-mile non-stop Caribbean crossing while managing a torn headsail and pirate-prone waters.24 Jul 2026 · Caribbean Sea

Published24 Jul 2026

Duration6:44

Views2K

LocationCaribbean Sea

We're Not Done Yet! What's Your EXIT PLAN From Living An Alternative Life?The owners of SV Cordelia evaluate transitioning from full-time cruising to a seasonal base in Europe or abroad.17 Jul 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published17 Jul 2026

Duration19:17

Views3K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

TOWED Off a Sandbar — Our WORST Day in BelizeSV Cordelia required a tow from a buddy boat after running aground in shallow waters near Twin Cays.10 Jul 2026 · Belize District, Belize

Published10 Jul 2026

Duration19:50

Views2K

LocationBelize District, Belize

This Belize Caye Stopped Us in Our Tracks — We Didn't Want to Leave!Cordelia anchors at South Water Cay inside the Belize Barrier Reef, with reefs close aboard during an overnight blow.26 Jun 2026 · Belize District, Belize

Published26 Jun 2026

Duration16:03

Views3K

LocationBelize District, Belize

Our Island Paradise had a NASTY SURPRISE!Steve's acute paronychia, likely from bottom-cleaning, is lanced at a Placentia polyclinic at no charge.12 Jun 2026 · Belize District, Belize

Published12 Jun 2026

Duration24:28

Views8K

LocationBelize District, Belize

We SOLD Our HOME to Live an Alternative Life — What We MISS & What We'd NEVER Go Back ToLong-term cruisers manage the emotional challenges of family separation and the loss of land-based conveniences.5 Jun 2026

Published5 Jun 2026

Duration23:36

Views3K

10 Months in BOAT REFIT. Now THIS! | Sailing BelizeCockpit instruments fail at a reef entrance — a loose NMEA connector from refit work was the cause.29 May 2026 · Belize District, Belize

Published29 May 2026

Duration12:23

Views2K

LocationBelize District, Belize

Something went WRONG. Now We're Sailing to Belize & the World's 2nd Biggest Reef!Venus crosses the Livingston bar heeled to 25 degrees after the tilting line snaps mid-crossing.15 May 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published15 May 2026

Duration18:16

Views2K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

Caribbean or Mediterranean Sailing? We've Sailed Both. Here's Our VerdictAfter 15,000 miles across both regions, Caribbean trade winds and anchorages beat the Mediterranean overall.8 May 2026 · Belize District, Belize

Published8 May 2026

Duration21:42

Views15K

LocationBelize District, Belize

They Cancelled Our Order! So We Finished 2 HUGE Jobs Instead!Guatemala Digital's order cancellations delay SV Cordelia's lithium install, so the crew finishes headlining and varnish instead.1 May 2026 · Monterrico, Guatemala

Published1 May 2026

Duration15:22

Views1K

LocationMonterrico, Guatemala

We Nearly Came To Blows (There's Too Much Left To Do)Lithium battery install may be deferred as a Venus Ketch preps for blue-water departure from Río Dulce in four weeks.17 Apr 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published17 Apr 2026

Duration21:37

Views2K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

The True Cost of Sailing Lifestyle After 7 Years (The Numbers May Shock You!)Seven years of liveaboard cruising cost two people £135,707 total, averaging £19,386 per year.3 Apr 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published3 Apr 2026

Duration12:16

Views110K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

LITHIUM INSTALL: The upgrade that SCARES him!A lithium battery install stalls at Rio Dulce when missing parts force a last-minute $500 order with two weeks to spare.27 Mar 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published27 Mar 2026

Duration11:41

Views2K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

We Chose Family and Now We're PayingA week lost to family leaves eight weeks to finish varnishing, headlining, and a lithium battery install before April 8.13 Mar 2026 · Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

Published13 Mar 2026

Duration17:52

Views4K

LocationPuerto Barrios, Guatemala

Small Channel, Big Reality Check: YouTube Income ExposedThe owners of the Venus 46 SV Cordelia report earning £423 from YouTube over three years.6 Mar 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published6 Mar 2026

Duration10:43

Views122K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

90 Days to Escape: We're Out or We're Trapped!A 90-day Guatemala visa expiry forces an April 8 departure deadline on a Venus ketch mid-refit.27 Feb 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published27 Feb 2026

Duration5:33

Views2K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

He fought me for THIS?? Boat Jumble Reality!A Guatemala refit swap meet nets £25 while port light replacements and dinghy hull cleaning fill the days.13 Feb 2026 · Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

Published13 Feb 2026

Duration12:40

Views2K

LocationPuerto Barrios, Guatemala

The LEAK that Stopped Our Refit Instantly!Butyl tape outlasts Sikaflex on chain plates in tropical heat, confirmed after a rain test in Guatemala.30 Jan 2026 · Chisec, Guatemala

Published30 Jan 2026

Duration19:27

Views3K

LocationChisec, Guatemala

Ripping out the UGLIEST part of our BOATJose rebuilds a mismatched teak fridge surround from scratch at Rio Dulce, Guatemala.16 Jan 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published16 Jan 2026

Duration10:31

Views903

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

JUST Finished Painting When the WINCH started to RUIN it!A leaking starboard winch base at Rio Dulce traced to undersized, unsealed bolt holes from the original installation.2 Jan 2026 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published2 Jan 2026

Duration26:02

Views1K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!Steve, Annette, and Gus share holiday greetings from the deck of their Venus 46, SV Cordelia.21 Dec 2025

Published21 Dec 2025

Duration1:08

Views293

LITHIUM BATTERIES Don't Fit! Cutting Cabinetry for Lithium install. OLD BOAT REFIT!A 900 Ah lithium bank won't fit existing cabinetry, so a teak extension is built around the batteries' exact dimensions.19 Dec 2025 · Chisec, Guatemala

Published19 Dec 2025

Duration26:20

Views803

LocationChisec, Guatemala

Our GALLEY Finally Works - After Months of LIVING LIKE THIS!Quartz countertops, teak cupboards, and larger portlights installed during a Rio Dulce refit aboard a Venus ketch.5 Dec 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published5 Dec 2025

Duration26:55

Views1K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

Finally! PORTLIGHTS on Our Liveaboard Boat - Watch the Magic HappenSteve fits foundmetal portlights on SV Cordelia after buying the wrong size forces a router fix.21 Nov 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published21 Nov 2025

Duration18:47

Views1K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

UPGRADING an old boat: GALLEY, SALOON, SOFA & more!The crew of SV Cordelia replaces a galley freezer with storage and installs quartz countertops in Guatemala.7 Nov 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published7 Nov 2025

Duration19:21

Views1K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

CAVING for the first time in Guatemala - this was INSANE!Steve and Annette explore a cave system in Guatemala while refitting their boat in Rio Dulce.31 Oct 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published31 Oct 2025

Duration8:18

Views390

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

FIXING the Portlight MISTAKE During Our BOAT REFITThe crew of SV Cordelia rebuilds rotten plywood and resins new frames to resize 17 portlight openings.24 Oct 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published24 Oct 2025

Duration14:43

Views1K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

SAILBOAT REFIT: The MASSIVE MISTAKE we made!The crew of SV Cordelia faces extensive hull repairs after ordering incorrectly sized port lights for their ketch.10 Oct 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published10 Oct 2025

Duration18:27

Views2K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

OLD BOAT REFIT: SALOON redesign & HATCH UPGRADEThe crew of the Venus 46 SV Cordelia refits hatches and the saloon at Monkey Bay Marina.26 Sept 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published26 Sept 2025

Duration19:08

Views1K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

UPGRADING an OLD KETCH SAILBOAT - Is it WORTH it?The crew of SV Cordelia is rewiring their 42-year-old ketch to resolve shore power failures in Guatemala.12 Sept 2025 · Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

Published12 Sept 2025

Duration15:55

Views2K

LocationPuerto Barrios, Guatemala

SAILING though RIO DULCE: The SPECTACULAR & Renowned HURRICANE HOLE!The 46-foot ketch SV Cordelia navigated a shallow sandbar at Livingstone, Guatemala, before docking at Monkey Bay Marina.29 Aug 2025 · Livingston, Guatemala

Published29 Aug 2025

Duration20:22

Views1K

LocationLivingston, Guatemala

SAILING across the CARIBBEAN SEA NON-STOP!The crew of SV Cordelia navigates a 1,500-mile Caribbean passage while managing autopilot failure and security concerns.15 Aug 2025 · Caribbean Sea

Published15 Aug 2025

Duration24:37

Views1K

LocationCaribbean Sea

CHAOS at NIGHT crossing the CARIBBEAN SEA to GUATEMALA?SV Cordelia crew replaces a torn headsail offshore at night using an internal halyard tensioning track system.1 Aug 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published1 Aug 2025

Duration18:22

Views2K

LocationRambaud, France

BOAT LIFE: REAL-LIFE living as a CRUISER on a BUDGETSV Cordelia undergoes a refit and weather routing preparation for a 1,500-mile Caribbean passage to Guatemala.18 Jul 2025

Published18 Jul 2025

Duration23:54

Views1K

SAILING to WINDWARD, Conquering the THORNY PATH to St MartinThe crew of the SV Cordelia completes a difficult 66-hour windward passage from the British Virgin Islands.4 Jul 2025

Published4 Jul 2025

Duration15:39

Views1K

LEWMAR WINDLASS FAILED - HOW and WHY?!A failed Lewmar V5 seal let chain mud grind the worm-drive gears to nothing after 13 years aboard SV Cordelia.20 Jun 2025 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Published20 Jun 2025

Duration25:50

Views1K

LocationRoad Town, British Virgin Islands

DISASTER STRIKES: Our BOAT LIFE Adventure Turned NIGHTMARE!The crew of SV Cordelia uses a mast winch to recover their anchor after a windlass failure.6 Jun 2025 · Jost Van Dyke

Published6 Jun 2025

Duration22:19

Views3K

LocationJost Van Dyke

Unforgettable Experiences in the BVI (British Virgin Islands)SV Cordelia navigates the British Virgin Islands, visiting the Bubbly Pool and Sandy Island near Jost Van Dyke.2 May 2025 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Published2 May 2025

Duration17:06

Views1K

LocationRoad Town, British Virgin Islands

Best Island Hopping Adventures in the British Virgin Islands! 🌴🐾SV Cordelia explores British Virgin Islands anchorages including Valley Trunk Bay, Little Trunk Bay, and Long Bay.18 Apr 2025 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Published18 Apr 2025

Duration19:34

Views974

LocationRoad Town, British Virgin Islands

CRUISE SHIP NEAR MISS when SAILING to the BVISV Cordelia completes an overnight passage from St. Martin to Tortola while navigating heavy swells and traffic.4 Apr 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published4 Apr 2025

Duration20:48

Views1K

LocationRambaud, France

NO PASSPORTS 🛂, NO PROBLEM 🤷‍♀️, Preparing for the BVI Adventure!SV Cordelia crew navigate pet import permits and passport renewals before an overnight passage to the BVI.21 Mar 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published21 Mar 2025

Duration17:14

Views730

LocationRambaud, France

Boating NIGHTMARE | Gust Damage + Dinghy Failure = Day Off 😤A violent gust in St. Martin damages the solar array and Duogen wind generator on SV Cordelia.7 Mar 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published7 Mar 2025

Duration16:42

Views2K

LocationRambaud, France

BOAT REFIT. Have we BITTEN OFF more than we can CHEW?The owners of the Venus 46 SV Cordelia plan a major refit in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala.21 Feb 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published21 Feb 2025

Duration27:16

Views1K

LocationRambaud, France

STORMS AHEAD, a RACE AGAINST the CARIBBEAN SEASSV Cordelia transits from Guadeloupe to St. Martin to collect parts while battling an alternator failure.7 Feb 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

Published7 Feb 2025

Duration15:39

Views3K

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

BOAT BUMMER. What CLOTHING do you need as a CRUISER?Cruising with a dog in Guadeloupe requires a rental car to find accessible, non-restricted beaches for exercise.24 Jan 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

Published24 Jan 2025

Duration19:56

Views780

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

Cruising Reality Check: Paradise Isn't PerfectThe crew of SV Cordelia sources alternator fan belts and propane while exploring the coast of Guadeloupe.20 Dec 2024 · Baie-Mahault, France

Published20 Dec 2024

Duration28:46

Views958

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

MASSIVE WAVES between the islands caught us OFF GUARDSV Cordelia encounters three-meter waves and heavy wind during an overnight passage between Martinique and Guadeloupe.6 Dec 2024 · Le Lamentin, France

Published6 Dec 2024

Duration20:35

Views2K

LocationLe Lamentin, France

Our EMOTIONAL journey back to SAILINGThe crew of SV Cordelia replaces two alternators and repairs a freezer before sailing in Martinique.22 Nov 2024 · Sainte-Anne, France

Published22 Nov 2024

Duration17:05

Views6K

LocationSainte-Anne, France

Our Sailing Plans Just Got Completely DerailedSV Cordelia crew repairs cracked davits and selects Guatemala for summer storage to reduce 2025 refit costs.8 Nov 2024 · Rivière-Salée, France

Published8 Nov 2024

Duration12:48

Views8K

LocationRivière-Salée, France

We had to ABANDON our boat - here's what we learnedThe crew of SV Cordelia replaces their rusted anchor chain with 100 meters of 12mm galvanized chain.25 Oct 2024 · Rivière-Salée, France

Published25 Oct 2024

Duration20:38

Views2K

LocationRivière-Salée, France

We ABANDONED our BOAT in the TROPICS Did we leave it too long?The owners of SV Cordelia return to their boat after 10 months to find extensive mold and corrosion.11 Oct 2024 · Rivière-Salée, France

Published11 Oct 2024

Duration23:04

Views4K

LocationRivière-Salée, France

Our Jack Russell's 15 HOUR NightmareOwners of the Venus 46 ketch SV Cordelia return to Martinique to find their boat locked.27 Sept 2024 · Greater London, United Kingdom

Published27 Sept 2024

Duration14:34

Views1K

LocationGreater London, United Kingdom

SELLING UP as we RETURN to our BOAT LIFE.Steve and Annette sell their motorhome and book £1,400 flights to return to SV Cordelia on 14 September.29 Aug 2024 · Southampton, United Kingdom

Published29 Aug 2024

Duration13:39

Views927

LocationSouthampton, United Kingdom

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