Huub Vlogs · video

What this video covers

Huub and Daniela navigate the Caribbean while managing the logistical challenges of small-boat living, including dinghy maintenance and meal preparation without an oven. During a stop in Nevis, the pair hikes the Russell's Rest Trail to reach local waterfalls and visits a heritage village.3:04 They prepare meals on board using a stovetop method to bake carrot cake, compensating for the lack of a galley oven.9:10 The dinghy suffers from a persistent air leak, requiring frequent pumping before the final transit to St. Eustatius and Saba.11:51 Upon arriving in St. Eustatius, the crew completes customs check-out procedures at the yard near the containers.11:25 They plan a four-hour passage to St. Eustatius followed by a five-hour trip to Saba, noting that Saba requires a specific two-step check-in process.11:33 To mitigate rolling conditions while anchored, Huub positions the boat close to a wall to block south winds and waves.13:36

More from Huub Vlogs

The Reality of Living on a Sailboat in French Polynesia.Oct 2026Unfortunately, We Have to Leave ParadiseOct 2026She Dove Deep to Fix the Broken Mooring BuoySept 2026We're Sailing Back Against the TradewindsSept 2026

From Huub Vlogs — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.