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Q and A! Goal achieved... here's how it continues!
12 January 2025 · 55 min · 113K views · Germany
What this video covers
Thilo and Leonie, the owners of the sailing channel Blue Horizon, successfully raised over 96,000 euros through a crowdfunding campaign to finance the purchase of their next vessel.3:29 The couple sold their previous boat for 29,000 euros and now plan to acquire an aluminum expedition-style sailboat capable of navigating cold-water regions, specifically citing the need for a hull material more durable than fiberglass for potential ice encounters.20:42 They intend to search for this new boat within the Mediterranean or European market.13:47 Currently, the pair resides in a converted construction trailer on a friend's property in Germany while planning their next chapter.24:40 They confirmed their attendance at the boot Düsseldorf trade fair to meet followers and network with potential equipment partners.52:12 The couple also addressed logistical aspects of their previous voyage, including the use of WDR collaboration for early funding and the challenges of transporting personal gear via Lufthansa.34:59 They emphasized that their future travel plans remain flexible, as previous experiences in Brazil and the Cape Verde islands demonstrated that original itineraries often change.14:11
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