velero kira-kira

⛵️ We are the Meders, a family of five: Rocio and Herman, twins Valter and Günter (14), and Bruno (10), the youngest. We sold our house in Patagonia in 2017 to fulfill our dream of living life while sailing. That’s how Kira-kira came into our lives—a 36-foot steel Van de Stadt Seal with which we have already completed three trips around Brazil and are now sailing north. We welcome you to our chann…

Tulum, Mexico· sep 2026

26 videos· 26 analizados en profundidad

Filtrar y ordenar

Video

Publicado

Duración

Vistas

Ubicación

⭐ WHEN NOTHING HAPPENS... THINGS ARE STILL HAPPENING ⛵ | Life on boardThe crew of the 36-foot steel Kira Kira installs custom Sunbrella-wrapped spreader covers while at anchor.3 sep 2026 · Tulum, Mexico

Publicado3 sep 2026

Duración12:12

Vistas677

UbicaciónTulum, Mexico

💥 THE WATER PUMP BLEW! | We got the boat ready to stop... and WE WENT SAILING AGAIN ⛵The crew of the Kira Kira replaces a Yanmar freshwater pump and fabricates a custom engine gasket.20 ago 2026

Publicado20 ago 2026

Duración17:23

Vistas877

60-KNOT GALE | Are we prepared? 😰⛵The crew of the 36-ft steel *Kira Kira* relocates to ride out a 60-knot gale in Brazil.13 ago 2026 · Río de la Plata

Publicado13 ago 2026

Duración17:36

Vistas2K

UbicaciónRío de la Plata

🔋 GOODBYE AGM! We installed LITHIUM BATTERIES... and the engine started giving us trouble again 😬The 36-ft sailboat *Kira Kira* upgrades to a lithium battery system while troubleshooting a failing freshwater pump.1 ago 2026 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado1 ago 2026

Duración24:47

Vistas595

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

⛵️After several months, we went out to test the boat and because of a simple bag we practiced towing #22The 36-ft steel sailboat *Kira Kira* requires a 10-mile tow to Paraty after a plastic bag failure.23 jul 2026 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado23 jul 2026

Duración17:55

Vistas2K

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

⛵️ A new TRAIL leads us to a DESERTED beach and we enjoy the white sands of LOPES MENDESThe crew of Kira Kira navigates Ilha Grande, Brazil, seeking protected anchorages during shifting wind and surf.11 ene 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publicado11 ene 2026

Duración11:26

Vistas472

UbicaciónRio de Janeiro, Brazil

We're starting the year🎉 and there are new CHALLENGES coming up on the KIRA-KIRA! #20 PARTIES in ILHA GRANDE 🥂The Meder family marks Christmas, two birthdays, and New Year's anchored at Ilha Grande's Saco do Seu.3 ene 2026 · Abraão, Brazil

Publicado3 ene 2026

Duración11:33

Vistas593

UbicaciónAbraão, Brazil

#19 This last week went by very fast // first part of a summary and NEW PROJECTS are comingThe Meder family careened their 36-ft steel boat at Portobello to apply antifouling paint at low tide.20 dic 2025 · Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Publicado20 dic 2025

Duración8:53

Vistas551

UbicaciónAngra dos Reis, Brazil

⛵️ BUCEAMOS con una tortuga, NAVEGAMOS y nos encontramos con amigos en ILHA GRANDE #18 An expired life raft deployed at Ilha Grande delaminated in minutes, confirming safety-gear expiry dates matter.13 dic 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado13 dic 2025

Duración12:53

Vistas682

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

WE TOW a friend's boat and get ready for December, which IS COMING WITH EVERYTHING #17 SAILBOAT KIRA-KIRATowing a 45-foot sailboat through a shallow, buoy-dense anchorage demands knowing the towed vessel's draft.6 dic 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado6 dic 2025

Duración11:42

Vistas1K

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

KIRA-KIRA//LIVING ABOARD? in this episode we tell you why we CHOSE this LIFESTYLE #16A failed water pump traced to a cheap micro-switch, not the pump — carry spares aboard.29 nov 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado29 nov 2025

Duración9:41

Vistas2K

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

⛵️ SAILING // we're heading from PARATY to ILHA GRANDE PARADISIACAL anchorages #15 ⚓️Sail-only mooring stern-to a dock at Mamanguá, with a disabled windlass and no motor.22 nov 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado22 nov 2025

Duración16:28

Vistas2K

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

⛵️ WE REPAIR the boat's hull with UNDERWATER EPOXY and the damage from the STORM #14 // KIRA-KIRAThe crew of the *Kira Kira* used an underwater epoxy putty to repair hull damage while at anchor.15 nov 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado15 nov 2025

Duración13:46

Vistas2K

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

HOMESCHOOLING // KIRA-KIRA pros and cons of studying ON BOARD and we prepare for the STORM ⚓️The crew swaps anchor chain ends and isolates the windlass to mitigate corrosion on a steel boat.8 nov 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado8 nov 2025

Duración12:36

Vistas652

UbicaciónOcéano Atlántico

⛵️ WE DISCOVER the RUINS of a FORT and climb the MAST to continue SAILING| KIRA-KIRA #12The crew of the Kira-Kira replaces a missing masthead cotter pin while anchored near Paraty, Brazil.1 nov 2025 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publicado1 nov 2025

Duración13:40

Vistas2K

UbicaciónRio de Janeiro, Brazil

⚓️ Everything was going well until a GUST OF WIND broke the ANCHOR loose during the OIL CHANGE #11The crew of the Van de Stadt Seal *Kira Kira* drags anchor while performing an engine service.25 oct 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado25 oct 2025

Duración14:05

Vistas2K

UbicaciónNova Nazaré, Brazil

⚓️KIRA-KIRA/ WE EXPLORE PARADISE corners of the COSTA VERDE that can only be reached by SAILING ⛵️The crew of the 36-foot Van de Stadt Seal *Kira Kira* explores the Costa Verde region of Brazil.18 oct 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado18 oct 2025

Duración15:24

Vistas1K

UbicaciónNova Nazaré, Brazil

KIRA-KIRA #9 ⛵️ RAIN//the creek dries up in VAGABUNDOS| where to get gas in PARATY?The crew of the Van de Stadt Seal *Kira-Kira* manages water shortages and propeller maintenance while anchored near Paraty.11 oct 2025 · Paraty, Brazil

Publicado11 oct 2025

Duración14:25

Vistas2K

UbicaciónParaty, Brazil

⚓️PARATY/ We anchored at VAGABUNDOS beach and look for adventures in the ILHA GRANDE BAY| KIRA-KIRA#8The crew of the 36-foot Van de Stadt Seal *Kira Kira* anchors in Ilha Grande, Brazil.4 oct 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado4 oct 2025

Duración12:22

Vistas1K

UbicaciónNova Nazaré, Brazil

WE SAIL from CARAVELAS to ILHA GRANDE ⛵️ KIRA-KIRA 🌊 #7The crew of the Van de Stadt Seal Kira-Kira repairs a leaking water pump using improvised materials.27 sep 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado27 sep 2025

Duración9:58

Vistas2K

UbicaciónNova Nazaré, Brazil

⛵️ KIRA-KIRA// ABROLHOS among CORALS and WHALES 🐳The Kirakira crew navigates the shallow, rock-strewn bar at Santo André before reaching the Abrolhos archipelago.17 ago 2025 · Caravelas, Brazil

Publicado17 ago 2025

Duración17:53

Vistas848

UbicaciónCaravelas, Brazil

KIRA-KIRA#5 ⛵️ Sailing towards the paperwork in SALVADOR BAHIA 🌞The Kira Kira crew completes immigration paperwork at the SAC office in Salvador, Bahia.12 jul 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado12 jul 2025

Duración8:29

Vistas513

UbicaciónSalvador, Brazil

⛵️ SAILING AND LIVING ON THE KIRA-KIRA / the 🌞 came out and the June parties beganThe crew of the steel Van de Stadt Seal Kira Kira gifts their radar reflector before reaching Itaparica.28 jun 2025

Publicado28 jun 2025

Duración8:18

Vistas2K

⛵️ KIRA-KIRA | EVALUATIONS | Distance learning 📚 BAD WEATHER HAS ARRIVED ⛈️The crew of Kira Kira seeks shelter in Loreto to ride out a 30-knot cold front.16 jun 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado16 jun 2025

Duración11:43

Vistas2K

UbicaciónNova Nazaré, Brazil

⛵️ KIRA-KIRA ANCHORING IN THE BAY | Surprises at ANCHOR ⚓️ THE BOAT DRAGS!The crew of the Kira-Kira overhauls their electric windlass after experiencing multiple anchoring failures in Brazilian currents.7 jun 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado7 jun 2025

Duración12:30

Vistas1K

UbicaciónSalvador, Brazil

🌞KIRA-KIRA | ⛵️ We sail the BAHIA DE TODOS LOS SANTOS first episode ⚓️#sailing #sailingfamilyThe crew of the steel sailboat Kira Kira uses a nylon rode to prevent galvanic corrosion while anchoring.31 may 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado31 may 2025

Duración14:04

Vistas3K

UbicaciónNova Nazaré, Brazil

Filtrar y ordenarListo

Ordenar

VideoPublicado ↓DuraciónVistasUbicación

Video

Publicado

20267202519

Duración

Menos de 10 min510–20 min2020–40 min1

Vistas

Menos de 10K vistas26

Ubicación

Abraão, Brazil1Angra dos Reis, Brazil1Caravelas, Brazil1Nova Nazaré, Brazil6Océano Atlántico8Paraty, Brazil1Rio de Janeiro, Brazil2Río de la Plata1Salvador, Brazil2Tulum, Mexico1