Sailing Northern Brees

We’re Erin and Marie — a couple exploring the world by sailboat. ⚓ Our journey began on the Great Lakes aboard our Baltic 42 DP, sailing across the North Atlantic to Scotland via the Viking Route. Along the way, we learned that sailing isn’t just about distance — it’s about cultures, connections, and life under sail. From the Northern Isles of Scotland to the coast of Norway, and around the Balt…

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Orca update 1Northern Brees avoids deep-water trenches to minimize the risk of orca interaction while transiting toward Sines.4 ago 2026 · Abrantes, Portugal

Publicado4 ago 2026

Duración4:41

Vistas201

UbicaciónAbrantes, Portugal

We Finally Called It | Looking Back Before Sailing Again 2026 Ep 55A six-week rigging delay reshaped a Schengen-constrained Atlantic season into an unplanned Normandy and Channel Islands cruise.28 jun 2026 · Breskens, Netherlands

Publicado28 jun 2026

Duración25:04

Vistas479

UbicaciónBreskens, Netherlands

The Hardest Decision of Our Journey Ep 54A Baltic Yachts 42 DP is hauled for winter storage in France following seasonal maintenance and repairs.14 jun 2026 · Bordeaux, France

Publicado14 jun 2026

Duración25:28

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UbicaciónBordeaux, France

Our Sailboat Started to Become Taxing… Then We Went to a Boat Show Ep 53A failed 18-year-old hot water tank floods engine wiring at La Rochelle while the crew tours aluminum expedition boats.31 may 2026 · La Rochelle

Publicado31 may 2026

Duración22:30

Vistas538

UbicaciónLa Rochelle

These Tiny Boats Are Crossing the Atlantic in Hurricane Season Ep 52A Baltic Yachts 42 DP transits the Bay of Biscay while observing Mini Transat preparations in Les Sables d'Olonne.17 may 2026 · Île d'Yeu, France

Publicado17 may 2026

Duración18:28

Vistas758

UbicaciónÎle d'Yeu, France

Stuck in Storms for 10 Days… What We Did Instead | Sailing FranceTwo hurricanes trap a crew in Brittany for 10 days; a fouled paddle wheel kills true wind data.3 may 2026 · Lorient, France

Publicado3 may 2026

Duración23:20

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UbicaciónLorient, France

We Got It Right This Time (Finally Heading South)Successful passage through tidal gates like the Swinge requires precise timing and local knowledge of currents.19 abr 2026 · St. Peter Port, Guernsey

Publicado19 abr 2026

Duración26:51

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UbicaciónSt. Peter Port, Guernsey

Sailing West in the English Channel Isn’t Easy Ep 49Westbound in the English Channel, four hours of fair tide against eight foul forces a course change to France.5 abr 2026 · Dover Marina, England

Publicado5 abr 2026

Duración19:42

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UbicaciónDover Marina, England

We Pulled Our Mast… Then the Problems StartedReplacing 43-year-old rod rigging on a Baltic Yachts 42 DP requires professional swaging and contingency for parts.15 mar 2026 · Breskins Rigging, Netherlands

Publicado15 mar 2026

Duración10:25

Vistas797

UbicaciónBreskins Rigging, Netherlands

We Had 373 Miles to Sail… Before Our Riggers Left.A 42-foot sailboat completes a 373-mile transit to replace 40-year-old standing rigging before the riggers depart.1 mar 2026 · St. Malo, France

Publicado1 mar 2026

Duración23:54

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UbicaciónSt. Malo, France

We Locked Into a Medieval Walled City After Finding a 6,000-Year-Old SecretA 2.6-meter draft requires precise tidal timing to enter the St. Malo lock system from Jersey.15 feb 2026 · St. Malo, France

Publicado15 feb 2026

Duración18:52

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UbicaciónSt. Malo, France

Sailing 24 Countries: Hard-Earned Lessons from Foreign WatersEurope's red-left-returning buoyage and Schengen 90-day rules explained by sailors who crossed 24 countries.1 feb 2026 · Medoc, France

Publicado1 feb 2026

Duración54:42

Vistas540

UbicaciónMedoc, France

Channel Islands Sailing, The Swinge was exciting but so were Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey.Year-old tide tables put the crew into two-meter breaking waves in the Swinge off Alderney.11 ene 2026 · Braye Harbour, Alderney, Channel Islands

Publicado11 ene 2026

Duración22:41

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UbicaciónBraye Harbour, Alderney, Channel Islands

Ep 44. Sailing La Manche La Harve Cherbourg English Channel and our first Channel Island, AldernayNavigating the English Channel requires timing passages to leverage tidal currents and avoid wind-against-tide sea states.27 dic 2025 · Le Havre, France

Publicado27 dic 2025

Duración18:01

Vistas629

UbicaciónLe Havre, France

Ep 43 Another day, another Port. Sailing Normandy & Seeing France by Sail. We keep going!Coastal hopping along northern France requires careful monitoring of tidal currents, commercial shipping lanes, and harbor depths.14 dic 2025 · Gravelines, France

Publicado14 dic 2025

Duración20:28

Vistas652

UbicaciónGravelines, France

Ep 42 Shake Down cruise to Dunkerque. Provisioning, and then we're off the dock. What breaks? HaA Baltic Yachts 42 DP completes a shakedown cruise to Dunkirk, resolving an autopilot wiring fault.30 nov 2025 · PYM, France

Publicado30 nov 2025

Duración25:24

Vistas610

UbicaciónPYM, France

Season 4 begins. Where are we going this year? From Nieuwpoort Belgium and on to ? Ep 41Custom rigging tangs for a Baltic 42 DP cost six weeks of a Gibraltar-bound season after mast measurements were never taken.16 nov 2025 · Nieuwpoort, Belgium

Publicado16 nov 2025

Duración22:54

Vistas642

UbicaciónNieuwpoort, Belgium

Ep 40 Season 3 Challenges and Highlights- Season 4 teaserBaltic Sea beaches from Estonia to Germany are still mined, blocking anchoring along hundreds of miles of coastline.1 nov 2025

Publicado1 nov 2025

Duración22:13

Vistas729

Episode 39 Netherlands France UK Belgium FinaleA Baltic Yachts 42 DP completes a late-season North Sea and English Channel transit before winter haul-out.19 oct 2025 · Esfenegin, The Hague, Netherlands

Publicado19 oct 2025

Duración28:56

Vistas438

UbicaciónEsfenegin, The Hague, Netherlands

Stuck in the Wadden Sea, Nordernay, Heligoland, Borkum, Amsterdam, Den Haag and more.Northern Brees navigates the Wadden Sea, managing tidal grounding and oyster-covered pilings during a late-season coastal transit.6 sept 2025 · Norderney, Germany

Publicado6 sept 2025

Duración20:22

Vistas490

UbicaciónNorderney, Germany

We've completed the Baltic lap! Enjoyed Germany, the Kiel, and have made some Shengen Shuffle plans.Northern Brees navigates the Kiel Canal and North Sea while managing Schengen visa status and chart data gaps.10 ago 2025 · Fehmarn, Germany

Publicado10 ago 2025

Duración25:01

Vistas367

UbicaciónFehmarn, Germany

Sailing Baltic Germany Part 1 - Leaving Poland, exploring Baltic Coasts in Germany + Berlin visit.The crew of Northern Brees navigates German coastal waters and lift bridges while transiting toward the Kiel Canal.20 jul 2025

Publicado20 jul 2025

Duración18:15

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Sailing Polish beaches, a quick Solidarity look & personal connection to the Wilhelm Gustaf Ep. 35The crew of Northern Brees navigates the Polish Baltic coast while managing a 2.6-meter draft and VHF protocols.29 jun 2025 · Gdańsk, Poland

Publicado29 jun 2025

Duración23:26

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UbicaciónGdańsk, Poland

Sailing Kaliningrad, Russia, in our American-flagged vessel. Canadian and American crew.The crew of Northern Brees navigated 40 miles offshore to bypass Russian territorial waters during a Baltic passage.14 jun 2025 · Baltic Sea, off the coast of Lithuania

Publicado14 jun 2025

Duración15:03

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UbicaciónBaltic Sea, off the coast of Lithuania

Sailors Loving Latvia & Lithuania. Great people, beaches, very informative recent history. Ep 33The Northern Brees crew uses a preventer line while sailing wing-on-wing during a Baltic Sea passage.31 may 2025 · Ventspils, Latvia

Publicado31 may 2025

Duración21:09

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UbicaciónVentspils, Latvia

Estonia to Latvia, our 7th country this season! Some nice sailing, and beautiful shore visits. Ep 32The *Northern Brees* crew navigates Estonian coastal waters, manages rig tensioning, and encounters buoyage challenges entering Montu.16 may 2025 · Lääne County, Estonia

Publicado16 may 2025

Duración20:11

Vistas458

UbicaciónLääne County, Estonia

Ep 31 Waterspout or Tornado? On to Estonia. Very nice sailing, and some amazing history.The crew of Northern Brees navigates ferry traffic to Tallinn, Estonia, while managing ongoing rigging maintenance issues.2 may 2025 · Gulf of Finland

Publicado2 may 2025

Duración20:31

Vistas339

UbicaciónGulf of Finland

Ep 30. Searching for Rigging replacements in a foreign land. Music, the Oodi, Baltic racingThe crew sources BSI turnbuckles in Helsinki to replace cracked Navtec rigging on their 60-foot mast.18 abr 2025 · Helsinki, Finland

Publicado18 abr 2025

Duración16:39

Vistas548

UbicaciónHelsinki, Finland

Ep.29 Aland, to Finland! Through the Finnish Archipelago. Beautiful. And standing rigging fail.A cracked cap shroud turnbuckle on Northern Brees necessitates urgent repairs after navigating the Finnish Archipelago.4 abr 2025 · Mariehamn, Finland

Publicado4 abr 2025

Duración23:45

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UbicaciónMariehamn, Finland

Boarded at Sea! Baltic Sea, Stockholm to see the Vasa, then to autonomous Aland, at MariehamnNorthern Brees navigates the Swedish archipelago and crosses the Gulf of Bothnia to reach Mariehamn, Åland.20 mar 2025 · Norrköpings kommun, Sweden

Publicado20 mar 2025

Duración22:38

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UbicaciónNorrköpings kommun, Sweden

Ep 27 TROUBLE. Swedish Canals were bad for us, but they can be good for you with a few suggestionsA 42-foot boat faces depth issues and lock hazards while transiting the Trollhättan and Göta canals in Sweden.25 feb 2025 · Trollhättan, Sweden

Publicado25 feb 2025

Duración35:56

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UbicaciónTrollhättan, Sweden

Oslo - Vikings to Peace Prizes, and into the Trollhattan Canal Episode 26Erin and Marie tour Oslo’s maritime museums before deciding against transiting the Trollhättan and Göta Canals again.9 feb 2025 · Harrison Township, United States

Publicado9 feb 2025

Duración18:35

Vistas277

UbicaciónHarrison Township, United States

Preparing to go from Great Lakes to Blue Water Sailors. Canada to Europe, via Greenland.Northern Brees crew detail their St. John's–Greenland crossing and Great Lakes-to-bluewater preparation at the Toronto Boat Show.28 ene 2025 · Toronto, Canada

Publicado28 ene 2025

Duración56:02

Vistas256

UbicaciónToronto, Canada

Back in the water, shake down, and on to Sweden! It's great to be sailing again.The crew of Northern Brees navigates shallow Danish waters and installs a remote boat monitoring system.12 ene 2025 · Nederby, Denmark

Publicado12 ene 2025

Duración17:46

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UbicaciónNederby, Denmark

Winches, Winches, Winches...Chains, Vikings, and a Bishop's Castle. Lots keeping us busy this week.The crew of Northern Brees services 13 winches and upgrades blackwater plumbing during a spring haul-out in Denmark.24 dic 2024

Publicado24 dic 2024

Duración20:12

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Season 3 The Baltic Sea! But first some repairs & service before we splash Perkins 4-108 ...The crew replaces a rear main seal and damper on a Perkins 4-108 engine aboard Northern Brees.10 dic 2024 · Malmö, Sweden

Publicado10 dic 2024

Duración18:16

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UbicaciónMalmö, Sweden

Ep 21. Season 2 Finale, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Season 3 introduction, around the Baltic SeaNorthern Brees completes a late-season transit from Norway to Denmark before winter storage at LP Yachts.26 nov 2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

Publicado26 nov 2024

Duración31:28

Vistas609

UbicaciónKristiansand, Norway

Norway coastal passages, Fedje, Bergen, Moster, Tanager, Rasvag & Mandal. Beautiful sailing. Ep. 20Northern Brees navigates the Norwegian coast while facing customs challenges and planning a North Sea crossing.22 may 2024 · Bergen, Norway

Publicado22 may 2024

Duración18:13

Vistas939

UbicaciónBergen, Norway

Episode 19 - Shetland to Norway, Crossing the North Sea in OctoberThe crew of Northern Brees repairs a corroded windlass in Lerwick before crossing the North Sea.11 may 2024 · Lerwick, United Kingdom

Publicado11 may 2024

Duración17:31

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UbicaciónLerwick, United Kingdom

Ep 18.1 Orkney, Fair Isle and the Shetlands. Visiting Tombs & a Broch, as we make our way north.Northern Brees navigates tidal races and gale-force winds while transiting the Orkney and Shetland Islands.23 abr 2024 · Stenness, United Kingdom

Publicado23 abr 2024

Duración20:50

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UbicaciónStenness, United Kingdom

Ep 18 Orkney, Fair Isle and the Shetlands. Visiting Tombs & a Broch, as we make our way north.Northern Brees navigates tidal races and narrow channels while transiting the Orkney and Shetland Islands.22 abr 2024 · Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Publicado22 abr 2024

Duración20:50

Vistas751

UbicaciónKirkwall, United Kingdom

Wind and Sea State. How do we decide when to sail? And then we're off to the Isles of OrkneyThe crew of the Baltic 42 *Northern Brees* uses weather models and local knowledge to navigate Cape Wrath.10 abr 2024 · Stornoway, United Kingdom

Publicado10 abr 2024

Duración22:18

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UbicaciónStornoway, United Kingdom

How do we get to Europe with September/October weather on the North Sea? Carefully. Ep 16Northern Brees navigates the Scottish coast to reach Tobermory ahead of a forecasted North Sea storm.25 mar 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Publicado25 mar 2024

Duración16:17

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UbicaciónScotland, United Kingdom

Sailing Scotland's Hebrides, & Cheese Making. Visit Tobermory and sail to Mallaig with the dolphins.Northern Brees sails from Tobermory to Mallaig and repairs a leaking engine cooling hose with tape.28 feb 2024 · Tobermory, United Kingdom

Publicado28 feb 2024

Duración20:17

Vistas912

UbicaciónTobermory, United Kingdom

Say Hello at the Toronto Boat Show 2024Erin and Marie present two seminars at the Toronto Boat Show on January 22nd and 23rd.17 ene 2024 · Toronto, Canada

Publicado17 ene 2024

Duración1:54

Vistas206

UbicaciónToronto, Canada

Episode 14 - Heading north, to begin our trip around the tip of the UK, and on to the Continent.The Baltic 42DP Northern Brees cruises the Inner Hebrides, stopping at Ardfern Marina and Oban, Scotland.11 ene 2024 · Ardfern, United Kingdom

Publicado11 ene 2024

Duración16:59

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UbicaciónArdfern, United Kingdom

Northern Brees Ep 13 - Scotland to Northern Ireland. A new speed record for us, and lessons....A 42-foot monohull hits 14.6 knots in unexpected gale-force winds while rounding Fairhead, Northern Ireland.14 dic 2023 · Ballycastle, United Kingdom

Publicado14 dic 2023

Duración16:49

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UbicaciónBallycastle, United Kingdom

Sailing Northern Brees Episode 12: DIY and Setting SailNorthern Brees completes maintenance in Troon, Scotland, including diesel heater, wind generator, and halyard retainer repairs.25 nov 2023 · Troon, United Kingdom

Publicado25 nov 2023

Duración18:02

Vistas2K

UbicaciónTroon, United Kingdom

Sailing Northern Brees Season 2 Ep. 11The crew of Northern Brees performs annual maintenance and installs a custom bowsprit attachment in Troon, Scotland.10 nov 2023 · Troon, United Kingdom

Publicado10 nov 2023

Duración21:31

Vistas772

UbicaciónTroon, United Kingdom

Episode 10 - Season 1 Finale - Sailing Northern Brees. Scottish West Coast, hauling out for winter.The 42-foot Northern Brees grounded in the Crinan Canal due to an underestimated 2.6-meter keel draft.30 jul 2023 · Crinan, United Kingdom

Publicado30 jul 2023

Duración14:32

Vistas771

UbicaciónCrinan, United Kingdom

Sailing Northern Brees: Episode 9 - Viking Route Fourth Leg - Faroes to ScotlandThe crew of Northern Brees navigates a 196-mile North Atlantic crossing to Scotland despite serious crew injuries.26 jul 2023 · Stornoway, United Kingdom

Publicado26 jul 2023

Duración13:05

Vistas637

UbicaciónStornoway, United Kingdom

Sailing Northern Brees Episode 8Northern Brees navigates tidal races and GPS signal delays while sailing from Iceland to the Faroe Islands.26 jun 2023 · Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Publicado26 jun 2023

Duración13:34

Vistas501

UbicaciónTórshavn, Faroe Islands

Sailing to the Arctic Circle, and the North Coast of Iceland. Episode 7The Northern Brees crew navigated 11 Icelandic ports and crossed the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees north.15 jun 2023 · Snæfellsbær, Iceland

Publicado15 jun 2023

Duración23:22

Vistas350

UbicaciónSnæfellsbær, Iceland

Northern Brees Ep 6 Exploring SW Iceland21 may 2023

Publicado21 may 2023

Duración10:21

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Sailing Northern Brees Ep. 5 - Iceland26 abr 2023

Publicado26 abr 2023

Duración15:42

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Episode 4 Sailing with Icebergs!10 abr 2023

Publicado10 abr 2023

Duración13:05

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Episode 00 - Snow season Ski Patrol Puddle Jump!Erin and Marie attend the annual Ski Patrol Puddle Jump event at Beaver Valley during winter.31 mar 2023 · Grey Highlands, Canada

Publicado31 mar 2023

Duración4:10

Vistas243

UbicaciónGrey Highlands, Canada

Sailing Northern Brees Episode 3 - Greenland!9 mar 2023

Publicado9 mar 2023

Duración21:27

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 2 - Viking Route - First leg!7 feb 2023

Publicado7 feb 2023

Duración16:10

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Sailing Northern Brees Episode 1- North Atlantic prep12 jul 2022

Publicado12 jul 2022

Duración40:05

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Abrantes, Portugal1Ardfern, United Kingdom1Ballycastle, United Kingdom1Baltic Sea, off the coast of Lithuania1Bergen, Norway1Bordeaux, France1Braye Harbour, Alderney, Channel Islands1Breskens, Netherlands1Breskins Rigging, Netherlands1Crinan, United Kingdom1Dover Marina, England1Esfenegin, The Hague, Netherlands1Fehmarn, Germany1Gdańsk, Poland1Gravelines, France1Grey Highlands, Canada1Gulf of Finland1Harrison Township, United States1Helsinki, Finland1Île d'Yeu, France1Kirkwall, United Kingdom1Kristiansand, Norway1La Rochelle1Lääne County, Estonia1Le Havre, France1Lerwick, United Kingdom1Lorient, France1Malmö, Sweden1Mariehamn, Finland1Medoc, France1Nederby, Denmark1Nieuwpoort, Belgium1Norderney, Germany1Norrköpings kommun, Sweden1PYM, France1Scotland, United Kingdom1Snæfellsbær, Iceland1St. Malo, France2St. Peter Port, Guernsey1Stenness, United Kingdom1Stornoway, United Kingdom2Tobermory, United Kingdom1Toronto, Canada2Tórshavn, Faroe Islands1Trollhättan, Sweden1Troon, United Kingdom2Ventspils, Latvia1