Will Nika Be Coming Back?
1 August 2026 · 35 min · 64K views · Bangkok
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Bobby White plans to return to Thailand in November to resume sailing his Island Spirit catamaran, following a period of medical recovery and ongoing discussions with the manufacturer regarding electric drive system reliability.▶ 4:13 He intends to participate in a week-long flotilla near Ko Chang before cruising around Ko Samui and Ko Pha-ngan District for several weeks.▶ 15:28 A professional delivery captain will relocate the vessel to Phuket in December, where White plans to spend February cruising before exploring options for shipping the boat to the Mediterranean for future Atlantic crossings.▶ 17:36 Regarding his health, White reports feeling recovered from recent blood clots and plans to consult a hematologist in the United States to finalize his medical follow-up.▶ 10:32 He also intends to prepare his previous yacht in the Chesapeake for sale by sailing it throughout October.▶ 19:32 His partner, Nika, currently holds a Spanish residency permit but faces visa restrictions preventing travel to the United States, though she may join him in Thailand later this year.▶ 2:56
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