Sail Vessel Khalifa

We are a family living a dream: sailing around the world on a 38-foot sailboat. I am Adriano, the captain and commander of the vessel. Beside me are my wife, Denise, and our little adventurer, 3-year-old Alexandre. Together, we swapped our routine on land for a life full of challenges, discoveries, incredible landscapes, and unforgettable moments at sea. We created this channel to document every s…

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#65 DAYS OF VACATION IN ARUBA! 😍⛵️ RESORT, POOL AND LOTS OF FUNThe crew of the sailboat *Califa* utilizes Renaissance Marina amenities while docked in Oranjestad, Aruba.4 oct 2026 · Santa Cruz, Aruba

Publicado4 oct 2026

Duración32:48

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UbicaciónSanta Cruz, Aruba

#64 WE LEFT CURAÇAO AND ARRIVED IN ARUBA WITH FIREWORKS! 🇦🇼⛵️The sailboat *Califa* prepares for a challenging arrival in Aruba due to shallow, unprotected customs pier conditions.27 sep 2026 · Curaçao

Publicado27 sep 2026

Duración35:00

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UbicaciónCuraçao

#63 WE RODE A SCOOTER AROUND CURAÇAO AND PICKED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH!The crew of the sailboat *Califa* manages 46-knot gusts while anchored in the high winds of Curaçao.30 ago 2026 · Curaçao

Publicado30 ago 2026

Duración37:40

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#62 EXPLORING CURAÇAO 🇨🇼 and we installed the long-awaited washing machine!Califa's new 3 kg washing machine installs in two days and draws just 2 amp-hours per cycle on solar power.23 ago 2026 · Curaçao

Publicado23 ago 2026

Duración51:31

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#61 WE LEFT PUERTO RICO BEHIND! A Difficult Crossing Towards CuraçaoThe *Califa* crew navigates 28-knot squalls and uses the CBP app to clear customs in Curaçao.9 ago 2026 · Cabo Rojo, United States

Publicado9 ago 2026

Duración35:21

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UbicaciónCabo Rojo, United States

#60 Hurricane Season is coming! We need to leave the BahamasThe crew of the catamaran *Califa* manages lithium battery charging and engine maintenance during a Caribbean passage.26 jul 2026 · Turks and Caicos

Publicado26 jul 2026

Duración45:31

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#59 Arriving in Long Island, Our Engine Stopped! What Now?The crew of *Califa* services their SB60 sail drive and bleeds the cooling system before a passage.19 jul 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado19 jul 2026

Duración46:02

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#58 THE 007 LOCATION IS REAL! We Dove into the Most Famous Cave in the Bahamas.The crew of the sailboat *Califa* performs windlass maintenance and explores the *Thunderball* cave in the Exumas.11 jul 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado11 jul 2026

Duración30:24

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#57 Exploring Shroud Cay: The Bahamas' Hidden ParadiseRemote helm control from the bow aids coral-head navigation on approach to Shroud Cay, Exumas.28 jun 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado28 jun 2026

Duración28:46

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#56 Captain's Birthday in the Bahamas!Adriano routes around the Baxiu bank to reach the Exumas for his 40th birthday.21 jun 2026 · Leaving Bimini, Bahamas

Publicado21 jun 2026

Duración33:28

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#55 The season has begun in the Bahamas! 🇧🇸 Exploring BiminiCruising in Bimini requires carrying a VHF radio in the dinghy to prevent drifting into the Gulf Stream.14 jun 2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Publicado14 jun 2026

Duración29:15

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#54 NO ENGINE in the Gulf Stream 😱 | We made it to Bimini the hard way!Engine failure mid-Gulf Stream traced to seven-month-old biodiesel residue blocking the entire fuel line.7 jun 2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Publicado7 jun 2026

Duración25:43

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#53 Leaving the USA for the Bahamas! ⛵The crew provisions for an 8-month Bahamas voyage while navigating U.S. customs and Gulf Stream weather.31 may 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Publicado31 may 2026

Duración37:00

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UbicaciónFort Lauderdale, Florida

#52 OUR NEW ENGINE ARRIVED! But the boat escaped!The crew upgrades to a 9.9-horsepower Yamaha outboard and waterproofs their canvas enclosure before Bahamas-bound passages.23 may 2026 · United States

Publicado23 may 2026

Duración25:01

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#51 We redid the entire power steering system on the Khalifa!A 38-foot sailboat owner replaces the hydraulic steering pump and autopilot drive to resolve actuator seal leaks.16 may 2026

Publicado16 may 2026

Duración27:20

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#50 WE CHANGED THE CHARTPLOTTER... AND THE AIS STOPPED!Integrating NMEA 0183 devices into an NMEA 2000 network requires a gateway and correct common ground wiring.12 may 2026

Publicado12 may 2026

Duración30:51

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#49 WE INSTALLED A NEW WINCH ON THE SAILBOAT + MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ON BOARD!Establishing a common negative bus between lithium and lead-acid battery banks resolved windlass control switch failures.2 may 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Publicado2 may 2026

Duración36:50

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UbicaciónFort Lauderdale, Florida

#48 We bought a 1 kg anchor for a 100 kg boat! ⚓A Hunter Marine 36 owner upgrades to a lithium battery bank to support high-draw Starlink power requirements.26 abr 2026 · Pompano Beach, Florida

Publicado26 abr 2026

Duración37:07

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UbicaciónPompano Beach, Florida

#47 Investments to improve our life aboard!A 38-foot sailboat owner stocks critical engine and watermaker spares to prepare for a planned circumnavigation.19 abr 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publicado19 abr 2026

Duración37:00

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UbicaciónRio de Janeiro, Brazil

#46 Life Aboard in Florida: The Laws Every Sailor Should KnowA 38-foot sailboat crew navigates Florida bridge schedules and anchoring limits while troubleshooting a failing windlass.12 abr 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Publicado12 abr 2026

Duración43:01

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UbicaciónFort Lauderdale, United States

#45 We bought a new Dinghy and went to the biggest nautical event in the world!A 38-foot sailboat crew manages logistics, dinghy limitations, and power systems while anchored in Fort Lauderdale.5 abr 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Publicado5 abr 2026

Duración39:41

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UbicaciónFort Lauderdale, United States

#44 Sailboat Upgrade! LITHIUM Batteries Changed Our Life Aboard ⚡⛵A 38-foot sailboat upgrades to a 900Ah lithium bank using Victron busbars to improve energy capacity.29 mar 2026 · Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Publicado29 mar 2026

Duración29:53

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UbicaciónMiami, Fort Lauderdale

#43 The REAL arrival in the United States 🇺🇸 (Immigration, cold and rush)The crew completes US customs, installs 900Ah of lithium batteries, and repairs a faulty anchor windlass motor.22 mar 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Publicado22 mar 2026

Duración32:23

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UbicaciónFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

#42 18 DAYS AT SEA: We finally arrived in the United States by sailboat! ⛵🇺🇸A 38-foot sailboat navigates shallow Bahamian waters and the Gulf Stream during a transit to Florida.14 mar 2026 · United States

Publicado14 mar 2026

Duración55:44

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#41 Crossing from Mayaguana to Highborne Cay: BAHAMASA 38-foot sailboat crew times a high-tide arrival at Highborne Cay to navigate a narrow, shallow pass.7 mar 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado7 mar 2026

Duración38:13

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#40 From the Caribbean to Florida: We Changed Route Mid-CrossingA 38-foot sailboat navigates the high-pressure Mona Passage while dealing with aggressive customs officials in the Dominican Republic.28 feb 2026 · in the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Publicado28 feb 2026

Duración47:00

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Ubicaciónin the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

#39 3,000 km crossing from the Caribbean to Florida for maintenance!A 38-foot sailboat transits from Martinique to Florida, experiencing a reel failure and managing fuel consumption.22 feb 2026 · Fort-de-France, France

Publicado22 feb 2026

Duración55:47

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UbicaciónFort-de-France, France

#38 Countdown in Martinique: we've started preparations to sail to another country ⛵🌍Khalifa's crew scrubs the hull and provisions in Martinique before a three-day passage to Puerto Rico.14 feb 2026 · Martinique

Publicado14 feb 2026

Duración37:18

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#37 Khalifa's Tow Truck FixedAdriano repairs a loose anchor windlass by drilling new mounting holes and installing four fresh studs.7 feb 2026

Publicado7 feb 2026

Duración29:41

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#36 We arrived in Martinique | Christmas preparations on board ⛵🎄A 38-foot sailboat crew manages water production, windlass repairs, and holiday provisioning while transiting to Martinique.1 feb 2026 · Le Lamentin, France

Publicado1 feb 2026

Duración44:33

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UbicaciónLe Lamentin, France

#35 Incredible Crossing Grenada to MartiniqueThe crew bypasses a leaking boiler relief valve to maintain freshwater pressure during a Caribbean passage.24 ene 2026 · Choiseul, Saint Lucia

Publicado24 ene 2026

Duración51:04

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#34 Alexandre's first birthday on board!Califa beats from Grenada to Cariacou in 28-knot gusts against the Guiana Current.17 ene 2026 · River Road, Grenada

Publicado17 ene 2026

Duración47:26

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#33 We were fishing… and a shark stole our fish!Air in Khalifa's freshwater accumulator kills the Schenker watermaker; Adriano restores it with a full flush-and-repressurize sequence in Prickly Bay.15 ene 2026 · Grenada, Caribbean

Publicado15 ene 2026

Duración41:59

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UbicaciónGrenada, Caribbean

#32 Producing our own water in the Caribbean! 💧⛵️A 38-foot sailboat gains water independence by installing a 30-liter-per-hour Schenker Zen 30 watermaker.3 ene 2026 · Caribbean

Publicado3 ene 2026

Duración40:29

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#31 Crossing to Grenada: storm, fish and life on board in the CaribbeanA 30-knot squall forces a 180-degree turn during an 83-mile Tobago-to-Grenada crossing.27 dic 2025 · Caribbean Sea, en route from Tobago to Grenada

Publicado27 dic 2025

Duración40:55

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UbicaciónCaribbean Sea, en route from Tobago to Grenada

#30 Last leg of the Brazil - Caribbean crossingA 38-foot sailboat completes a Caribbean passage while managing diesel-contaminated water and high-current coastal approach conditions.19 dic 2025 · Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and the Caribbean

Publicado19 dic 2025

Duración1:05:13

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UbicaciónAtlantic Ocean, between Brazil and the Caribbean

We set up our APOIA-SECalifa's Apoia-se launch targets R$1,500/month to cover Starlink costs during a round-the-world voyage.19 dic 2025

Publicado19 dic 2025

Duración6:34

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#29 Strategic Stop in French Guiana | Exploring Île RoyaleMercury carburetor failure strands the crew aboard at Îles du Salut until a remote mechanic talks them through the fix.13 dic 2025 · French Guiana, France

Publicado13 dic 2025

Duración29:09

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#28 The Longest Journey of Our Lives Part 2 – And the Unforgettable Arrival in French Guiana!MJ 38 crosses from Brazil to French Guiana using a 2.5-knot current and timed arrival to dodge 2.5-meter swells.6 dic 2025 · North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brazil

Publicado6 dic 2025

Duración55:25

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UbicaciónNorth Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brazil

#27 Four Days of Rough Seas! Our Longest Crossing, Heading to the Caribbean!A 38-foot sailboat crew manages wing-on-wing sailing and autopilot strain during a 15-day Atlantic passage.30 nov 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado30 nov 2025

Duración1:01:28

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#26 Last video in Brazil, the Caribbean awaits us!Khalifa provisions in Natal and departs Brazil within a week, bound for the Caribbean.23 nov 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado23 nov 2025

Duración26:22

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#25 Christmas like you've never seen it before: Rodeo, Birthday and Buggy in the Dunes!The crew of the catamaran *Califa* removes their generator for a professional overhaul in Recife, Brazil.2 nov 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado2 nov 2025

Duración36:07

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#24 We arrived in Natal, RNThe 40-foot sailboat *Califa* anchored in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, after a 40-mile passage from Noronha.24 oct 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado24 oct 2025

Duración34:19

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#23 Exploring NoronhaThe crew of the sailboat *Califa* explores Fernando de Noronha and prepares for a passage to Natal.19 oct 2025 · Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Publicado19 oct 2025

Duración34:53

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UbicaciónFernando de Noronha, Brazil

#22 RECIFE TO NORONHA REGATTA (REFENO 2025)The crew of the Bramador 34 *Califa* uses radar to navigate around a squall during the Refeno regatta.12 oct 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Publicado12 oct 2025

Duración37:08

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UbicaciónRecife, Brazil

#21 Refeno 2025 officially open! Let's sail.Adriano repairs a generator head gasket and cleans the diesel tank aboard *Califa* in Recife, Brazil.5 oct 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Publicado5 oct 2025

Duración38:44

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UbicaciónRecife, Brazil

#20 UNEXPECTED VISITAdriano performs a full engine service on *Califa* at Cabanga Iate Clube to prepare for the Refeno regatta.21 sep 2025

Publicado21 sep 2025

Duración31:45

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#19 We woke up with the boat floodedA failed pressure accumulator caused interior flooding on a sailboat docked at Yacht Club Cabanga.14 sep 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Publicado14 sep 2025

Duración27:21

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#18 800km crossing from Salvador to RecifeCalifa sails 800 km from Salvador to Recife on 15 hours of fuel, requiring 70% of the passage under sail.7 sep 2025 · Indiaroba, Brazil

Publicado7 sep 2025

Duración40:07

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UbicaciónIndiaroba, Brazil

#17 CROSSING PREPARATIONThe 12-meter sailboat *Califa* completes final maintenance and provisioning in Salvador before a three-day offshore passage.31 ago 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado31 ago 2025

Duración36:23

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UbicaciónSalvador, Brazil

#16 Exploring Salvador: Pelourinho, Barra Lighthouse and much more!Califa docks at Salvador's Farol da Barra, Pelourinho, and Mercado Modelo before heading to Aratu.17 ago 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado17 ago 2025

Duración33:19

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#15 By Sailboat to the Tremembé WaterfallThe crew of *khalifa* navigates the Rio Maraú to reach Cachoeiras de Tremembé before sailing to Salvador.10 ago 2025 · Maraú, Brazil

Publicado10 ago 2025

Duración31:59

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UbicaciónMaraú, Brazil

#14 Crossing from Ilhéus to Barra Grande 🌊 | Incredible Hike at Low Tide on the Maraú Peninsula 🏝️The *khalifa* anchors in the Baía de Camamu after a 12-hour passage from Ilhéus, Bahia.3 ago 2025 · Ilhéus, Brazil

Publicado3 ago 2025

Duración35:30

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UbicaciónIlhéus, Brazil

#12 Whales in Abrolhos- BAA catamaran crew navigates from Vitória to the Abrolhos Archipelago, utilizing radar to avoid storm cells offshore.20 jul 2025

Publicado20 jul 2025

Duración1:05:45

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#11 ⛵ The Season in Vitória Has Come to an End – New Horizons Ahead!The crew of the sailboat Califa standardizes fender lines and stocks provisions for a passage from Vitória.13 jul 2025

Publicado13 jul 2025

Duración37:42

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#10 The diesel generator saga!The *Califa* crew struggles to repair a diesel generator in Vitória while awaiting new solar panels.6 jul 2025

Publicado6 jul 2025

Duración44:18

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#9 We're still in Vitória, ESAdriano Borchardt diagnoses a seized Fischer Panda generator starter motor while anchored in Vitória, Brazil.27 jun 2025

Publicado27 jun 2025

Duración45:34

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#8 We climbed the mountains of Espírito Santo.The crew performs structural welding on their bow fitting in Vitória while awaiting a new North Sails Genoa.21 jun 2025 · Vitória, Brazil

Publicado21 jun 2025

Duración24:30

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UbicaciónVitória, Brazil

#7 Mahi Mahi uma espécie magníficaPlanning a passage from Búzios to Vitória requires analyzing wind, wave, and current data using Windy.8 jun 2025

Publicado8 jun 2025

Duración45:28

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#6 Dolphins sighted in Arraial do CaboThe 38-ft Veleiro Califa encounters dolphins while navigating confused seas during a passage to Arraial do Cabo.2 jun 2025 · Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Publicado2 jun 2025

Duración32:49

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UbicaciónAngra dos Reis, Brazil

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