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Welcome aboard Wayra! ⛵ We are Daniela and Alex. In 2021, we bought a 1980 Amel Maramu that had been abandoned in Greece. After an epic and grueling restoration, we managed to get her back to sea and sailed to Ireland, but life took an unexpected turn: an opportunity in Australia paused our dream just before we could start sailing around the world. After two and a half years of working and savin…

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Welding, angle grinders, and lots of sweat: This is how we made our SOLAR ARCH in Greece | Windy W...A custom stainless steel solar arch for an Amel Maramu 46 features folding sections for windvane clearance.1 Jun 2026 · Greece

Published1 Jun 2026

Duration15:20

Views1K

LocationGreece

DAY 1 OF THE REFIT IN GREECE ⏳ WILL WE MAKE IT IN 3 MONTHS? | Windy Wayra Ep 70The crew begins a three-month refit of an Amel Maramu 46, focusing on interior restoration and solar upgrades.10 May 2026 · Greece

Published10 May 2026

Duration9:44

Views2K

LocationGreece

OUR WAYRA WISHLIST: MADNESS OR NECESSITY? | Windy Wayra Ep 70The owners of an Amel Maramu 46 detail their upcoming refit projects, including solar, Hydrovane, and rigging.17 Apr 2026 · Melbourne, Australia

Published17 Apr 2026

Duration11:39

Views1K

LocationMelbourne, Australia

WE VISIT WAYRA, AN INTERNAL DISASTER... ☞ | Windy Wayra Ep 69Interior headliner adhesive failure on an Amel Maramu 46 necessitates a full replacement with pre-laminated materials.26 Mar 2026 · Greece

Published26 Mar 2026

Duration14:46

Views2K

LocationGreece

OUR SHIP IN 3D: REPLACING THE RIGGING OURSELVES⚓💻 | Windy Wayra Ep 68Replacing standing rigging by measuring old cables against new ones ensures accuracy during DIY refits.30 Jan 2026

Published30 Jan 2026

Duration10:26

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WE'RE OFF! We're leaving Australia for our dream ⛵️🌍 | Windy Wayra Ep 67After a 2.5-year Australia hiatus, Daniela and Alex restart their Amel Maramu 46 circumnavigation plan from Greece.12 Jan 2026 · Australia

Published12 Jan 2026

Duration9:00

Views3K

LocationAustralia

WE SAY GOODBYE TO WAYRA... BUT NOT FOREVER | Ep 66Alex and Daniela prepare Wayra for a two-year haul-out by sealing hatches and removing the wind vane.5 Nov 2024

Published5 Nov 2024

Duration12:54

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WE FIXED THE PILOT, visited SICILY and arrived in GREECE | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 65Adding a 12-volt power injection point to the NMEA 2000 backbone resolved persistent autopilot failures on Wayra.15 May 2024 · Lipari, Italy

Published15 May 2024

Duration14:19

Views2K

LocationLipari, Italy

MADDALENA ISLANDS AND ITALIAN TUNA | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 64The crew of Wayra navigates the Maddalena Archipelago and diverts to Vulcano to avoid incoming heavy weather.28 Apr 2024 · La Maddalena, Italy

Published28 Apr 2024

Duration15:45

Views2K

LocationLa Maddalena, Italy

SARDINIA AND THE PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOPILOT | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 63The crew navigates from Menorca to northern Sardinia while troubleshooting persistent, intermittent failures of the autopilot system.18 Jan 2024 · La Marmorata, Italy

Published18 Jan 2024

Duration12:19

Views2K

LocationLa Marmorata, Italy

MALLORCA, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 62A crew navigates from Vilanova to Mallorca and manages anchorages in Illetas while preparing for a Sardinia crossing.7 Jan 2024 · Calvià, Spain

Published7 Jan 2024

Duration12:24

Views2K

LocationCalvià, Spain

IBIZA, A PARADISE | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 61The crew of the Wayra retrieves a lost oar and clears a fouled propeller while sailing toward Ibiza.20 Dec 2023 · Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain

Published20 Dec 2023

Duration12:32

Views3K

LocationSanta Eulària des Riu, Spain

THE MEDITERRANEAN, MIXED FEELINGS | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 60The autopilot actuator on the sailing vessel Wayra intermittently fails, reporting a loss of rudder response.14 Dec 2023 · Los Genoveses beach, Cabo de Gata, Spain

Published14 Dec 2023

Duration13:42

Views3K

LocationLos Genoveses beach, Cabo de Gata, Spain

WE CROSSED THE STRAIT AGAIN! | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 59The crew of Wayra sails through the Strait of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean while avoiding reported orcas.7 Dec 2023 · Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain

Published7 Dec 2023

Duration12:22

Views2K

LocationChiclana de la Frontera, Spain

WE SAILED ALL OF PORTUGAL NON-STOP | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 58The crew of the sailboat Wayra completes a three-day non-stop passage from Galicia to Sancti Petri, Spain.27 Nov 2023 · off the coast of Portugal

Published27 Nov 2023

Duration13:37

Views3K

Locationoff the coast of Portugal

BREST to VIGO CROSSING | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 57Wayra completes a three-day passage from Brest to Vigo, anchoring at Playa de Barra after light-wind sailing.15 Nov 2023 · Bay of Biscay

Published15 Nov 2023

Duration9:40

Views4K

LocationBay of Biscay

FINALLY! WE SET SAIL FROM BREST TO SPAIN | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 56Daniela and Alex refit the galley of Wayra with a new induction cooktop and 3-kilogram washing machine.9 Nov 2023 · Brest, France

Published9 Nov 2023

Duration11:07

Views2K

LocationBrest, France

THE SILVA PROPELLER ♪♬ but WE ARRIVED IN BREST | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 55Filing the propeller's trailing edge eliminated resonant singing vibrations on the boat Wayra while in the water.31 Oct 2023 · Brest, France

Published31 Oct 2023

Duration10:56

Views2K

LocationBrest, France

WE LEAVE IRELAND: FIRST PROBLEMS | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 54The crew of the Wayra diverts to Brest, France, after autopilot issues and seasickness during a passage.24 Oct 2023 · off the southern coast of Ireland

Published24 Oct 2023

Duration14:05

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Locationoff the southern coast of Ireland

WE ARE LEAVING DUBLIN - FINAL PREPARATIONS | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 53The crew of the sailboat Guaira prepares for a passage from Dublin to A Coruña, Spain.15 Oct 2023 · Malahide, Ireland

Published15 Oct 2023

Duration12:09

Views2K

LocationMalahide, Ireland

LEAVING DUBLIN - INTRO | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 52Alex and Daniela are sailing their 14-meter boat Wayra from Dublin to Greece for long-term storage.9 Jul 2023 · Dublin, Ireland

Published9 Jul 2023

Duration4:54

Views3K

LocationDublin, Ireland

WE ARRIVE IN DUBLIN | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 51The crew of Wayra completes a 43-day passage from Greece to Malahide, Ireland, despite autopilot hydraulic leaks.29 Nov 2022 · Celtic Sea

Published29 Nov 2022

Duration14:28

Views6K

LocationCeltic Sea

WE LEAVE GALICIA BOUND FOR IRELAND | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 5020 Nov 2022

Published20 Nov 2022

Duration10:10

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WE CROSSED FISTERRA AND ANCHORED IN THE RÍA DE A CORUÑA | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 4916 Nov 2022

Published16 Nov 2022

Duration10:54

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WE VISITED NAZARÉ AND SAILED TO THE CÍES | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 48The crew of Wayra motors along the Portuguese coast to reach Galicia before unfavorable weather arrives.6 Nov 2022 · Vigo, Spain

Published6 Nov 2022

Duration9:25

Views3K

LocationVigo, Spain

LLEGAMOS A SINES ACOMPAÑADOS DE DELFINES | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 4723 Oct 2022

Published23 Oct 2022

Duration10:04

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FROM PORTIMÃO TO SINES, IT GETS COMPLICATED | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 4616 Oct 2022

Published16 Oct 2022

Duration10:09

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SURPRISES IN SANCTI PETRI. WE SAIL TO PORTIMÃO | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 4510 Oct 2022

Published10 Oct 2022

Duration8:09

Views4K

WE CROSSED THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 44The crew of Wayra crosses the Strait of Gibraltar by timing tidal currents to save on fuel.2 Oct 2022 · La Línea de la Concepción, Spain

Published2 Oct 2022

Duration13:04

Views5K

LocationLa Línea de la Concepción, Spain

First experiences SAILING JUST THE TWO OF US | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 4325 Sept 2022

Published25 Sept 2022

Duration10:17

Views6K

Surprise with the SPINNAKER. MALLORCA and FORMENTERA | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 4218 Sept 2022

Published18 Sept 2022

Duration11:15

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LAST DAYS IN SARDINIA | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 4111 Sept 2022

Published11 Sept 2022

Duration8:13

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WE ARRIVED IN SARDINIA. WIND VANE FIXED | Sailing WAYRA | Ep 404 Sept 2022

Published4 Sept 2022

Duration8:46

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BOW THRUSTER K.O. - VULCANO AND USTICA ISLANDS | Sailing WAYRA | Ep 3928 Aug 2022

Published28 Aug 2022

Duration9:51

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FIRST VOYAGE. WE RAN OUT OF VHF RADIOS | Sailing WAYRA | Ep 3815 Jul 2022

Published15 Jul 2022

Duration8:21

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PRIMER DÍA EN EL AGUA Y EMPIEZAN LOS PROBLEMAS | Sailing WAYRA | Ep 374 Jul 2022

Published4 Jul 2022

Duration10:04

Views13K

Por fin BOTAMOS EL BARCO! | Sailing WAYRA | Ep 3623 Jun 2022

Published23 Jun 2022

Duration1:31

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LAST WEEK OF WORK | TOMORROW 6/20 LAUNCHING WAYRA | Ep 3519 Jun 2022

Published19 Jun 2022

Duration4:54

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HOW MUCH DID IT COST TO RESTORE A 14-METER SAILBOAT? | COST BREAKDOWN | Ep 346 Jun 2022

Published6 Jun 2022

Duration23:52

Views31K

This is why YOU MUST ALWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 3322 May 2022

Published22 May 2022

Duration9:15

Views6K

WE'RE STARTING to SEE RESULTS! | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 328 May 2022

Published8 May 2022

Duration8:19

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TIME TO PAINT! | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 311 May 2022

Published1 May 2022

Duration8:54

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WE CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 3023 Apr 2022

Published23 Apr 2022

Duration12:14

Views6K

WE REPAIR THE HULL. FINAL STRETCH | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 2917 Apr 2022

Published17 Apr 2022

Duration10:36

Views7K

GELPEEL PRO - Peel an Entire Helmet in 2 Days | Restoring Wayra | Ep 2810 Apr 2022

Published10 Apr 2022

Duration8:44

Views4K

DID WE FIND OSMOSIS ON WAYRA? THE HOME STRETCH | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 273 Apr 2022

Published3 Apr 2022

Duration10:24

Views7K

STARTING WITH THE HULL. FINAL STRETCH | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 2627 Mar 2022

Published27 Mar 2022

Duration11:56

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Lithium BATTERIES INSTALLED. HOME STRETCH | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 2520 Mar 2022

Published20 Mar 2022

Duration8:15

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We're going back to GREECE. FINAL STRETCH | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 2413 Mar 2022

Published13 Mar 2022

Duration11:59

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WORST JOB left | Restoring WAYRA | Episode 237 Mar 2022

Published7 Mar 2022

Duration9:51

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CURRENT state of the BOAT | Restoring WAYRA | chapter 2227 Feb 2022

Published27 Feb 2022

Duration11:32

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How is OUR BILGE? | Restoring WAYRA | Episode 2120 Feb 2022

Published20 Feb 2022

Duration8:21

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SOLAR PANELS, NEW SPEAKERS and BOW THRUSTER | Restoring WAYRA | Episode 2013 Feb 2022

Published13 Feb 2022

Duration7:00

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IMPROVING the AUTOPILOT | Restoring WAYRA | Episode 196 Feb 2022

Published6 Feb 2022

Duration8:31

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WE DISMANTLE THE MAIN MAST | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 1829 Jan 2022

Published29 Jan 2022

Duration8:13

Views6K

WE CHANGED ALL THE WINDOWS in 24h | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 17Alex and Daniela replace eight cracked acrylic windows on Wayra to eliminate leaks and improve cabin visibility.23 Jan 2022 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Published23 Jan 2022

Duration10:06

Views3K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

NEW BATHROOM for NEW YEAR'S EVE | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 16Alex and Daniela renovate the bathroom on Wayra by applying epoxy primer and polyurethane paint for durability.15 Jan 2022 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Published15 Jan 2022

Duration8:13

Views3K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

ENGINE RUNNING! VARIOUS PROBLEMS | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 159 Jan 2022

Published9 Jan 2022

Duration10:57

Views4K

We installed the new water heater | Restoring Wayra | Ep 14Alex installs a 150€ automotive diesel heater in Wayra to replace a corroded, failing heating system.26 Dec 2021 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Published26 Dec 2021

Duration8:28

Views3K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

WE REPAIR the MIZZEN MAST base | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 1319 Dec 2021

Published19 Dec 2021

Duration10:38

Views4K

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Australia1Bay of Biscay1Brest, France2Calvià, Spain1Celtic Sea1Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain1Dublin, Ireland1Greece3La Línea de la Concepción, Spain1La Maddalena, Italy1La Marmorata, Italy1Lipari, Italy1Los Genoveses beach, Cabo de Gata, Spain1Malahide, Ireland1Melbourne, Australia1Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece6off the coast of Portugal1off the southern coast of Ireland1Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain1Vigo, Spain1