Sailing Oceanaire | Wik & Roxvideo

The Final Preparations Before Our Crossing [Ep.21]

23 May 2026 · 22 min · 12K views · Sicily

Rox waves goodbye from sailboat deck in Netherlands

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The crew of Oceanaire | Wik & Rox completes final maintenance and upgrades in a Sicilian marina before departing for Greece.0:34 Work includes installing a Blue Gold Water Makers system, which features three short membranes and high-flow ports designed to increase freshwater output.5:25 The crew also reinforces a custom solar arch that previously showed signs of structural fatigue under the weight of the dinghy.6:24 Electrical upgrades involve mounting a 12-volt to 56-volt converter for a router and preparing the wiring for a Victron Quattro inverter.1:28 To finalize preparations, the owners travel to Aalsmeer, Netherlands, to fabricate a custom bimini and spray hood with a workshop.14:40 After returning to Sicily, they host two guests—a sailing instructor and a former student—to assist with the initial passage.18:26 The vessel is scheduled to depart the marina for Greece on a Monday morning.18:19

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