Sail Vessel Khalifa

We are a family living a dream: sailing around the world on a 38-foot sailboat. I am Adriano, the captain and commander of the vessel. Beside me are my wife, Denise, and our little adventurer, 3-year-old Alexandre. Together, we swapped our routine on land for a life full of challenges, discoveries, incredible landscapes, and unforgettable moments at sea. We created this channel to document every s…

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#65 DAYS OF VACATION IN ARUBA! 😍⛵️ RESORT, POOL AND LOTS OF FUNThe crew of the sailboat *Califa* utilizes Renaissance Marina amenities while docked in Oranjestad, Aruba.4 Oct 2026 · Santa Cruz, Aruba

Published4 Oct 2026

Duration32:48

Views1K

LocationSanta Cruz, Aruba

#64 WE LEFT CURAÇAO AND ARRIVED IN ARUBA WITH FIREWORKS! 🇦🇼⛵️The sailboat *Califa* prepares for a challenging arrival in Aruba due to shallow, unprotected customs pier conditions.27 Sept 2026 · Curaçao

Published27 Sept 2026

Duration35:00

Views2K

LocationCuraçao

#63 WE RODE A SCOOTER AROUND CURAÇAO AND PICKED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH!The crew of the sailboat *Califa* manages 46-knot gusts while anchored in the high winds of Curaçao.30 Aug 2026 · Curaçao

Published30 Aug 2026

Duration37:40

Views3K

LocationCuraçao

#62 EXPLORING CURAÇAO 🇨🇼 and we installed the long-awaited washing machine!Califa's new 3 kg washing machine installs in two days and draws just 2 amp-hours per cycle on solar power.23 Aug 2026 · Curaçao

Published23 Aug 2026

Duration51:31

Views2K

LocationCuraçao

#61 WE LEFT PUERTO RICO BEHIND! A Difficult Crossing Towards CuraçaoThe *Califa* crew navigates 28-knot squalls and uses the CBP app to clear customs in Curaçao.9 Aug 2026 · Cabo Rojo, United States

Published9 Aug 2026

Duration35:21

Views3K

LocationCabo Rojo, United States

#60 Hurricane Season is coming! We need to leave the BahamasThe crew of the catamaran *Califa* manages lithium battery charging and engine maintenance during a Caribbean passage.26 Jul 2026 · Turks and Caicos

Published26 Jul 2026

Duration45:31

Views8K

LocationTurks and Caicos

#59 Arriving in Long Island, Our Engine Stopped! What Now?The crew of *Califa* services their SB60 sail drive and bleeds the cooling system before a passage.19 Jul 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Published19 Jul 2026

Duration46:02

Views3K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

#58 THE 007 LOCATION IS REAL! We Dove into the Most Famous Cave in the Bahamas.The crew of the sailboat *Califa* performs windlass maintenance and explores the *Thunderball* cave in the Exumas.11 Jul 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Published11 Jul 2026

Duration30:24

Views2K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

#57 Exploring Shroud Cay: The Bahamas' Hidden ParadiseRemote helm control from the bow aids coral-head navigation on approach to Shroud Cay, Exumas.28 Jun 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Published28 Jun 2026

Duration28:46

Views2K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

#56 Captain's Birthday in the Bahamas!Adriano routes around the Baxiu bank to reach the Exumas for his 40th birthday.21 Jun 2026 · Leaving Bimini, Bahamas

Published21 Jun 2026

Duration33:28

Views2K

LocationLeaving Bimini, Bahamas

#55 The season has begun in the Bahamas! 🇧🇸 Exploring BiminiCruising in Bimini requires carrying a VHF radio in the dinghy to prevent drifting into the Gulf Stream.14 Jun 2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Published14 Jun 2026

Duration29:15

Views4K

LocationBimini, Bahamas

#54 NO ENGINE in the Gulf Stream 😱 | We made it to Bimini the hard way!Engine failure mid-Gulf Stream traced to seven-month-old biodiesel residue blocking the entire fuel line.7 Jun 2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Published7 Jun 2026

Duration25:43

Views2K

LocationBimini, Bahamas

#53 Leaving the USA for the Bahamas! ⛵The crew provisions for an 8-month Bahamas voyage while navigating U.S. customs and Gulf Stream weather.31 May 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Published31 May 2026

Duration37:00

Views2K

LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida

#52 OUR NEW ENGINE ARRIVED! But the boat escaped!The crew upgrades to a 9.9-horsepower Yamaha outboard and waterproofs their canvas enclosure before Bahamas-bound passages.23 May 2026 · United States

Published23 May 2026

Duration25:01

Views2K

LocationUnited States

#51 We redid the entire power steering system on the Khalifa!A 38-foot sailboat owner replaces the hydraulic steering pump and autopilot drive to resolve actuator seal leaks.16 May 2026

Published16 May 2026

Duration27:20

Views2K

#50 WE CHANGED THE CHARTPLOTTER... AND THE AIS STOPPED!Integrating NMEA 0183 devices into an NMEA 2000 network requires a gateway and correct common ground wiring.12 May 2026

Published12 May 2026

Duration30:51

Views2K

#49 WE INSTALLED A NEW WINCH ON THE SAILBOAT + MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ON BOARD!Establishing a common negative bus between lithium and lead-acid battery banks resolved windlass control switch failures.2 May 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Published2 May 2026

Duration36:50

Views3K

LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida

#48 We bought a 1 kg anchor for a 100 kg boat! ⚓A Hunter Marine 36 owner upgrades to a lithium battery bank to support high-draw Starlink power requirements.26 Apr 2026 · Pompano Beach, Florida

Published26 Apr 2026

Duration37:07

Views2K

LocationPompano Beach, Florida

#47 Investments to improve our life aboard!A 38-foot sailboat owner stocks critical engine and watermaker spares to prepare for a planned circumnavigation.19 Apr 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Published19 Apr 2026

Duration37:00

Views2K

LocationRio de Janeiro, Brazil

#46 Life Aboard in Florida: The Laws Every Sailor Should KnowA 38-foot sailboat crew navigates Florida bridge schedules and anchoring limits while troubleshooting a failing windlass.12 Apr 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Published12 Apr 2026

Duration43:01

Views6K

LocationFort Lauderdale, United States

#45 We bought a new Dinghy and went to the biggest nautical event in the world!A 38-foot sailboat crew manages logistics, dinghy limitations, and power systems while anchored in Fort Lauderdale.5 Apr 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Published5 Apr 2026

Duration39:41

Views2K

LocationFort Lauderdale, United States

#44 Sailboat Upgrade! LITHIUM Batteries Changed Our Life Aboard ⚡⛵A 38-foot sailboat upgrades to a 900Ah lithium bank using Victron busbars to improve energy capacity.29 Mar 2026 · Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Published29 Mar 2026

Duration29:53

Views3K

LocationMiami, Fort Lauderdale

#43 The REAL arrival in the United States 🇺🇸 (Immigration, cold and rush)The crew completes US customs, installs 900Ah of lithium batteries, and repairs a faulty anchor windlass motor.22 Mar 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Published22 Mar 2026

Duration32:23

Views3K

LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

#42 18 DAYS AT SEA: We finally arrived in the United States by sailboat! ⛵🇺🇸A 38-foot sailboat navigates shallow Bahamian waters and the Gulf Stream during a transit to Florida.14 Mar 2026 · United States

Published14 Mar 2026

Duration55:44

Views6K

LocationUnited States

#41 Crossing from Mayaguana to Highborne Cay: BAHAMASA 38-foot sailboat crew times a high-tide arrival at Highborne Cay to navigate a narrow, shallow pass.7 Mar 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Published7 Mar 2026

Duration38:13

Views3K

LocationExuma, Bahamas

#40 From the Caribbean to Florida: We Changed Route Mid-CrossingA 38-foot sailboat navigates the high-pressure Mona Passage while dealing with aggressive customs officials in the Dominican Republic.28 Feb 2026 · in the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Published28 Feb 2026

Duration47:00

Views5K

Locationin the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

#39 3,000 km crossing from the Caribbean to Florida for maintenance!A 38-foot sailboat transits from Martinique to Florida, experiencing a reel failure and managing fuel consumption.22 Feb 2026 · Fort-de-France, France

Published22 Feb 2026

Duration55:47

Views5K

LocationFort-de-France, France

#38 Countdown in Martinique: we've started preparations to sail to another country ⛵🌍Khalifa's crew scrubs the hull and provisions in Martinique before a three-day passage to Puerto Rico.14 Feb 2026 · Martinique

Published14 Feb 2026

Duration37:18

Views2K

LocationMartinique

#37 Khalifa's Tow Truck FixedAdriano repairs a loose anchor windlass by drilling new mounting holes and installing four fresh studs.7 Feb 2026

Published7 Feb 2026

Duration29:41

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#36 We arrived in Martinique | Christmas preparations on board ⛵🎄A 38-foot sailboat crew manages water production, windlass repairs, and holiday provisioning while transiting to Martinique.1 Feb 2026 · Le Lamentin, France

Published1 Feb 2026

Duration44:33

Views2K

LocationLe Lamentin, France

#35 Incredible Crossing Grenada to MartiniqueThe crew bypasses a leaking boiler relief valve to maintain freshwater pressure during a Caribbean passage.24 Jan 2026 · Choiseul, Saint Lucia

Published24 Jan 2026

Duration51:04

Views3K

LocationChoiseul, Saint Lucia

#34 Alexandre's first birthday on board!Califa beats from Grenada to Cariacou in 28-knot gusts against the Guiana Current.17 Jan 2026 · River Road, Grenada

Published17 Jan 2026

Duration47:26

Views2K

LocationRiver Road, Grenada

#33 We were fishing… and a shark stole our fish!Air in Khalifa's freshwater accumulator kills the Schenker watermaker; Adriano restores it with a full flush-and-repressurize sequence in Prickly Bay.15 Jan 2026 · Grenada, Caribbean

Published15 Jan 2026

Duration41:59

Views3K

LocationGrenada, Caribbean

#32 Producing our own water in the Caribbean! 💧⛵️A 38-foot sailboat gains water independence by installing a 30-liter-per-hour Schenker Zen 30 watermaker.3 Jan 2026 · Caribbean

Published3 Jan 2026

Duration40:29

Views4K

LocationCaribbean

#31 Crossing to Grenada: storm, fish and life on board in the CaribbeanA 30-knot squall forces a 180-degree turn during an 83-mile Tobago-to-Grenada crossing.27 Dec 2025 · Caribbean Sea, en route from Tobago to Grenada

Published27 Dec 2025

Duration40:55

Views5K

LocationCaribbean Sea, en route from Tobago to Grenada

#30 Last leg of the Brazil - Caribbean crossingA 38-foot sailboat completes a Caribbean passage while managing diesel-contaminated water and high-current coastal approach conditions.19 Dec 2025 · Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and the Caribbean

Published19 Dec 2025

Duration1:05:13

Views7K

LocationAtlantic Ocean, between Brazil and the Caribbean

We set up our APOIA-SECalifa's Apoia-se launch targets R$1,500/month to cover Starlink costs during a round-the-world voyage.19 Dec 2025

Published19 Dec 2025

Duration6:34

Views465

#29 Strategic Stop in French Guiana | Exploring Île RoyaleMercury carburetor failure strands the crew aboard at Îles du Salut until a remote mechanic talks them through the fix.13 Dec 2025 · French Guiana, France

Published13 Dec 2025

Duration29:09

Views4K

LocationFrench Guiana, France

#28 The Longest Journey of Our Lives Part 2 – And the Unforgettable Arrival in French Guiana!MJ 38 crosses from Brazil to French Guiana using a 2.5-knot current and timed arrival to dodge 2.5-meter swells.6 Dec 2025 · North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brazil

Published6 Dec 2025

Duration55:25

Views11K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brazil

#27 Four Days of Rough Seas! Our Longest Crossing, Heading to the Caribbean!A 38-foot sailboat crew manages wing-on-wing sailing and autopilot strain during a 15-day Atlantic passage.30 Nov 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Published30 Nov 2025

Duration1:01:28

Views12K

LocationNatal, Brazil

#26 Last video in Brazil, the Caribbean awaits us!Khalifa provisions in Natal and departs Brazil within a week, bound for the Caribbean.23 Nov 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Published23 Nov 2025

Duration26:22

Views2K

LocationNatal, Brazil

#25 Christmas like you've never seen it before: Rodeo, Birthday and Buggy in the Dunes!The crew of the catamaran *Califa* removes their generator for a professional overhaul in Recife, Brazil.2 Nov 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Published2 Nov 2025

Duration36:07

Views891

LocationNatal, Brazil

#24 We arrived in Natal, RNThe 40-foot sailboat *Califa* anchored in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, after a 40-mile passage from Noronha.24 Oct 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Published24 Oct 2025

Duration34:19

Views2K

LocationNatal, Brazil

#23 Exploring NoronhaThe crew of the sailboat *Califa* explores Fernando de Noronha and prepares for a passage to Natal.19 Oct 2025 · Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Published19 Oct 2025

Duration34:53

Views2K

LocationFernando de Noronha, Brazil

#22 RECIFE TO NORONHA REGATTA (REFENO 2025)The crew of the Bramador 34 *Califa* uses radar to navigate around a squall during the Refeno regatta.12 Oct 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Published12 Oct 2025

Duration37:08

Views3K

LocationRecife, Brazil

#21 Refeno 2025 officially open! Let's sail.Adriano repairs a generator head gasket and cleans the diesel tank aboard *Califa* in Recife, Brazil.5 Oct 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Published5 Oct 2025

Duration38:44

Views1K

LocationRecife, Brazil

#20 UNEXPECTED VISITAdriano performs a full engine service on *Califa* at Cabanga Iate Clube to prepare for the Refeno regatta.21 Sept 2025

Published21 Sept 2025

Duration31:45

Views2K

#19 We woke up with the boat floodedA failed pressure accumulator caused interior flooding on a sailboat docked at Yacht Club Cabanga.14 Sept 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Published14 Sept 2025

Duration27:21

Views3K

LocationRecife, Brazil

#18 800km crossing from Salvador to RecifeCalifa sails 800 km from Salvador to Recife on 15 hours of fuel, requiring 70% of the passage under sail.7 Sept 2025 · Indiaroba, Brazil

Published7 Sept 2025

Duration40:07

Views9K

LocationIndiaroba, Brazil

#17 CROSSING PREPARATIONThe 12-meter sailboat *Califa* completes final maintenance and provisioning in Salvador before a three-day offshore passage.31 Aug 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Published31 Aug 2025

Duration36:23

Views3K

LocationSalvador, Brazil

#16 Exploring Salvador: Pelourinho, Barra Lighthouse and much more!Califa docks at Salvador's Farol da Barra, Pelourinho, and Mercado Modelo before heading to Aratu.17 Aug 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Published17 Aug 2025

Duration33:19

Views1K

LocationSalvador, Brazil

#15 By Sailboat to the Tremembé WaterfallThe crew of *khalifa* navigates the Rio Maraú to reach Cachoeiras de Tremembé before sailing to Salvador.10 Aug 2025 · Maraú, Brazil

Published10 Aug 2025

Duration31:59

Views1K

LocationMaraú, Brazil

#14 Crossing from Ilhéus to Barra Grande 🌊 | Incredible Hike at Low Tide on the Maraú Peninsula 🏝️The *khalifa* anchors in the Baía de Camamu after a 12-hour passage from Ilhéus, Bahia.3 Aug 2025 · Ilhéus, Brazil

Published3 Aug 2025

Duration35:30

Views1K

LocationIlhéus, Brazil

#12 Whales in Abrolhos- BAA catamaran crew navigates from Vitória to the Abrolhos Archipelago, utilizing radar to avoid storm cells offshore.20 Jul 2025

Published20 Jul 2025

Duration1:05:45

Views4K

#11 ⛵ The Season in Vitória Has Come to an End – New Horizons Ahead!The crew of the sailboat Califa standardizes fender lines and stocks provisions for a passage from Vitória.13 Jul 2025

Published13 Jul 2025

Duration37:42

Views1K

#10 The diesel generator saga!The *Califa* crew struggles to repair a diesel generator in Vitória while awaiting new solar panels.6 Jul 2025

Published6 Jul 2025

Duration44:18

Views2K

#9 We're still in Vitória, ESAdriano Borchardt diagnoses a seized Fischer Panda generator starter motor while anchored in Vitória, Brazil.27 Jun 2025

Published27 Jun 2025

Duration45:34

Views1K

#8 We climbed the mountains of Espírito Santo.The crew performs structural welding on their bow fitting in Vitória while awaiting a new North Sails Genoa.21 Jun 2025 · Vitória, Brazil

Published21 Jun 2025

Duration24:30

Views1K

LocationVitória, Brazil

#7 Mahi Mahi uma espécie magníficaPlanning a passage from Búzios to Vitória requires analyzing wind, wave, and current data using Windy.8 Jun 2025

Published8 Jun 2025

Duration45:28

Views5K

#6 Dolphins sighted in Arraial do CaboThe 38-ft Veleiro Califa encounters dolphins while navigating confused seas during a passage to Arraial do Cabo.2 Jun 2025 · Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Published2 Jun 2025

Duration32:49

Views4K

LocationAngra dos Reis, Brazil

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