Ann-Elin Synnes

Hi! My name is Ann-Elin I'm a Ph.D Marine biologist who swapped the lab for a sailboat, currently living full time on the water with my fiancé Sam. Join me on my adventure on how I adapt to the sailing lifestyle and find my sea legs, explore nature, and chase the wind. If you like my videos and you want to support me on my journey and get access to the videos early (or even a post card?) you ca…

Sabah, Malaysia· oct. 2026

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We Sailed from Brunei to the Original Survivor Island!A catamaran crew navigates squalls and anchoring fees while sailing from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.14 oct. 2026 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publié14 oct. 2026

Durée27:55

Vues11K

LieuSabah, Malaysia

The country nobody talks about: Sailing from Miri to BruneiA sailboat crew navigates from Miri to Brunei, exploring local mosques, water villages, and jungle hiking trails.28 sept. 2026 · Brunei

Publié28 sept. 2026

Durée30:01

Vues22K

LieuBrunei

From Kuching to Miri: 5 days of sailing in grey weatherA 500-kilometer passage from Kuching to Miri requires constant vigilance for unmarked fishing nets and squalls.17 sept. 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publié17 sept. 2026

Durée32:16

Vues15K

LieuKuching, Malaysia

Sailing to Borneo - Orangutans, Fairy caves and cats in Kuching!The crew navigates the Sarawak River to reach the Kuching Marina after a two-day passage to Borneo.10 sept. 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publié10 sept. 2026

Durée34:31

Vues15K

LieuKuching, Malaysia

Anchor dragging in Anambas - fun sound of anchor alarm!A cruising couple manages repeated anchor dragging and engine cooling failures while navigating the Anambas Islands, Indonesia.17 août 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publié17 août 2026

Durée23:44

Vues11K

LieuRiau Islands, Indonesia

Sailing from Tioman to the Anambas Islands - the most beautiful place you've never heard of!A local agent in Tarempa assists with customs and provides guided tours of the Anambas Islands.31 juil. 2026 · Tarempa TImur, Indonesia

Publié31 juil. 2026

Durée19:14

Vues17K

LieuTarempa TImur, Indonesia

5 days stuck at sea for THIS?! Diving paradise at Tioman IslandA sailboat nearly strikes a reef at Pulau Tulai after a mooring maneuver fails due to engine trouble.22 juil. 2026 · Tioman, Malaysia

Publié22 juil. 2026

Durée44:18

Vues39K

LieuTioman, Malaysia

Sailing the Malacca strait - Pirate Warning, Stuck at Customs and Angry MonkeysA piracy warning and a two-hour customs hold greet Catfish's crew sailing the Malacca Strait to Singapore.8 juil. 2026 · Selangor, Malaysia

Publié8 juil. 2026

Durée34:45

Vues15K

LieuSelangor, Malaysia

Sailing to Kuala Lumpur: A Scary Midnight Storm, a Secret Island & the Petronas TowersA midnight storm forces a re-anchor and overnight departure from Pulau Selantan en route to Port Klang.16 juin 2026 · Teluk Nipah, Malaysia

Publié16 juin 2026

Durée40:07

Vues90K

LieuTeluk Nipah, Malaysia

Light winds to Penang and a stop at the island of Songsong!The crew transits from Langkawi to Penang, anchoring at Songsong Island before provisioning in Georgetown.1 juin 2026 · Strait of Malacca, off the coast of Malaysia

Publié1 juin 2026

Durée25:43

Vues13K

LieuStrait of Malacca, off the coast of Malaysia

Leaving Langkawi - is this really the start of our journey?After a year in Thailand and Langkawi, Catfish departs for Australia with a freshly scraped bottom and repainted interior.8 mai 2026 · Mata Ayer, Malaysia

Publié8 mai 2026

Durée25:24

Vues9K

LieuMata Ayer, Malaysia

Sailing back to Langkawi pt 2 - stuff break and stupid mistakes (almost lost the anchor!)All anchor chain ran out at a crowded Kolipa anchorage, nearly losing the anchor entirely.10 avr. 2026 · Andaman Sea, between Phuket and Langkawi

Publié10 avr. 2026

Durée21:50

Vues8K

LieuAndaman Sea, between Phuket and Langkawi

Sailing back to Langkawi from the Andaman Islands - 5 days and 500 nm - Christmas with dolphins!A 500 nm Andaman Islands–to–Langkawi Christmas passage with calm patches, fishing traffic, and dolphins.6 avr. 2026 · Andaman Sea, between the Andaman Islands and Langkawi

Publié6 avr. 2026

Durée20:19

Vues6K

LieuAndaman Sea, between the Andaman Islands and Langkawi

Wreck diving at SS Inchkeith in the middle of nowhere!The crew dives a cargo ship wreck near Port Blair and prepares for an ocean crossing.27 mars 2026 · Button Islands, Andaman Islands, India

Publié27 mars 2026

Durée37:59

Vues8K

LieuButton Islands, Andaman Islands, India

Sailing to Havelock Island - SEA KRAIT on board! 💀🐍And we hit a reef 😱A charted 30-foot depth near Havelock Island reef turns out to be nearly zero, striking the hull.23 mars 2026 · Govind Nagar, India

Publié23 mars 2026

Durée27:26

Vues5K

LieuGovind Nagar, India

Sailing to the Andaman Islands and visiting an ACTIVE VOLCANO!A cruising couple navigates to the Andaman Islands and completes the formal customs check-in at Port Blair.14 févr. 2026 · North and Middle Andaman, India

Publié14 févr. 2026

Durée28:40

Vues6K

LieuNorth and Middle Andaman, India

Emergency exhaust repair before our first leg towards the Andaman Islands!A damaged exhaust pipe and a malfunctioning windlass delay a 15-hour passage to the Similan Islands.6 févr. 2026 · Patong, Thailand

Publié6 févr. 2026

Durée21:37

Vues9K

LieuPatong, Thailand

Leveling up our dive game and last preparations before our big adventure!The crew delays an offshore passage to avoid uncomfortable, large swells caused by forecasted dead wind conditions.28 janv. 2026

Publié28 janv. 2026

Durée19:44

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Disappointing beach but not so disappointing underwater exploration!Shark Point between Koh Phi Phi and Phuket delivers purple soft corals rated 10 out of 10.13 déc. 2025 · Koh

Publié13 déc. 2025

Durée29:17

Vues7K

LieuKoh

Sailing back to my favorite island!An 11-hour upwind slog to Koh Kradon reveals severely bleached coral reefs at a high-traffic Thai anchorage.6 déc. 2025 · Andaman Sea

Publié6 déc. 2025

Durée28:07

Vues9K

LieuAndaman Sea

Bumpy ride to Koh Lipe!A squall near Koh Lipe pushes both engines to full power while the boat briefly goes backwards.30 nov. 2025 · Kampung Bukit Lembu, Malaysia

Publié30 nov. 2025

Durée40:52

Vues12K

LieuKampung Bukit Lembu, Malaysia

Sailing to Alor Setar and meeting James!First scuba dives near Langkawi reveal a sea snake and shark but degraded coral.25 nov. 2025 · Kampong Berjaya, Malaysia

Publié25 nov. 2025

Durée30:43

Vues12K

LieuKampong Berjaya, Malaysia

Beautiful Eagles and Bloodthirsty Leeches! 😱 Island Life Gets Wild! The crew navigates Langkawi’s islands, managing anchorages, hiking trails, and logistics for a new air conditioning unit.9 nov. 2025

Publié9 nov. 2025

Durée40:26

Vues9K

Just Vibing in Langkawi - 10/10 best place to sail!!The crew installs a new B&G chartplotter and repairs a faulty electrical breaker while anchored in Langkawi.1 nov. 2025 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publié1 nov. 2025

Durée29:47

Vues10K

LieuKuah, Malaysia

Island Hopping to Langkawi: The Untouched Side of ThailandThe crew navigates to Langkawi using a Parasailor while troubleshooting intermittent engine and throttle gear failures.26 oct. 2025 · Thailand

Publié26 oct. 2025

Durée22:55

Vues11K

LieuThailand

Exploring Ko Libong - Sailing Thailands Hidden IslandsAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam navigate Ko Libong and manage engine throttle issues while sailing through Thailand.17 oct. 2025 · Baan Maphrao, Thailand

Publié17 oct. 2025

Durée20:44

Vues10K

LieuBaan Maphrao, Thailand

The Beginning of Our Sailing Life in Paradise! 🏝️A couple sails from Phuket to Langkawi, managing heavy squalls, a broken jib shackle, and mooring procedures.10 oct. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publié10 oct. 2025

Durée40:46

Vues18K

LieuPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

End of villa life and last week in Phuket before the real adventure starts!The crew installs a second air conditioning unit and acquires a new black screecher sail in Phuket.3 oct. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publié3 oct. 2025

Durée17:02

Vues9K

LieuPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Finally back in the water!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam install solar panels and LED lighting during a boat refit in Phuket, Thailand.20 sept. 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publié20 sept. 2025

Durée24:39

Vues11K

LieuRawai, Thailand

Doing electrical work and eating thingsAnn-Elin Synnes repairs a mast-mounted wind sensor and attempts to seal leaking windows in Phuket, Thailand.12 sept. 2025

Publié12 sept. 2025

Durée18:40

Vues7K

A thousand monkeys and some more boat projectsThe crew prepares for launch in Phuket by completing mast wiring, hatch repairs, and outboard motor maintenance.6 sept. 2025

Publié6 sept. 2025

Durée25:12

Vues8K

More boat projects and checking out the Phuket Old Town night market!The crew performs hatch repairs, installs air conditioning through-hulls, and sources new rigging from Rolly Tasker in Phuket.30 août 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publié30 août 2025

Durée18:58

Vues11K

LieuPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Boat projects and biggest spider everThe crew replaces leaking hatch windows using Sikaflex and foam tape spacers while maintaining their boat.23 août 2025

Publié23 août 2025

Durée26:20

Vues12K

Hauling out! 😱 ..and flexing windows 💪The crew reseals leaking boat windows with Sika-flex after removing old sealant and applying necessary primer.16 août 2025

Publié16 août 2025

Durée23:36

Vues24K

Broken windlass and giving Sam a haircut before haul outA cruising couple repairs a damaged windlass using custom steel plates before hauling their boat for rigging work.9 août 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publié9 août 2025

Durée25:17

Vues30K

LieuRawai, Thailand

Awesome snorkeling spot and sailing to Chalong pierThe crew prepares for a passage to Malaysia by replacing rigging and cleaning the boat in Phuket.31 juil. 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publié31 juil. 2025

Durée25:20

Vues10K

LieuRawai, Thailand

Sailing to Ko Panyi - A floating fishing village I never knew existed!The crew reseals leaking windows with SikaFlex and replaces a shower hose while docked at Chalong Pier.25 juil. 2025

Publié25 juil. 2025

Durée28:40

Vues14K

Island hopping in the Andaman Sea! Going where the wind carries us.Navigating the Andaman Sea requires monitoring tidal charts to avoid stranding in shallow lagoons and coastal anchorages.18 juil. 2025

Publié18 juil. 2025

Durée40:12

Vues28K

Sailing in Phuket, Thailand on our new boat: Catfish!Ann-Elin Synnes sails the catamaran *Catfish* through the islands of Phuket, Thailand, to visit local caves.10 juil. 2025

Publié10 juil. 2025

Durée28:34

Vues19K

We accidentally went to Amsterdam on Kings day! Also, we saw some tulipsAnn-Elin and Sam hit Amsterdam's King's Day crowds and the Keukenhof tulip garden in late April.18 mai 2025 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Publié18 mai 2025

Durée20:28

Vues33K

LieuAmsterdam, Netherlands

Last trip with Pickle in Puerto Rico!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam sell their sailboat, Pickle, in Puerto Rico before transitioning to a new catamaran.10 mai 2025 · Jayuya, United States

Publié10 mai 2025

Durée13:31

Vues11K

LieuJayuya, United States

Visiting Culebra and Flamenco beach - We saw General Tanklys tanks!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam explore the abandoned military tanks and snorkeling conditions at Flamenco Beach, Culebra.6 avr. 2025 · Culebra, United States

Publié6 avr. 2025

Durée13:34

Vues9K

LieuCulebra, United States

Roadtrip to La Parguera - Looking for boats to buy and bioluminescenceA 1991 Leopard 47 in Puerto Rico fails inspection after charter damage rules it out.30 mars 2025 · San Juan, United States

Publié30 mars 2025

Durée11:56

Vues9K

LieuSan Juan, United States

We're finally free! ...But we didn't get very far :(The crew of the sailboat Pickle abandons a passage to the Virgin Islands due to rough seas.23 mars 2025 · Toa Baja, United States

Publié23 mars 2025

Durée18:55

Vues11K

LieuToa Baja, United States

Anchor problems in San Juan - We're stuck!!The crew of Pickle remains in San Juan after their anchor becomes fouled with another boat's chain.16 mars 2025 · Toa Baja, United States

Publié16 mars 2025

Durée27:05

Vues7K

LieuToa Baja, United States

Rainforest adventures! Exploring the El Yunque National forest in Puerto Rico!Ann-Elin and Sam hike El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico after a lost purse and a wrong Airbnb date.22 févr. 2025 · Naguabo, United States

Publié22 févr. 2025

Durée18:26

Vues4K

LieuNaguabo, United States

11 course dinner at Under in Lindesnes, Norway ⭐️🌊Ann-Elin and Sam complete an 11-course Michelin-star dinner at Under in Lindesnes for 2,610 kroner.10 févr. 2025 · Lindesnes, Norway

Publié10 févr. 2025

Durée12:51

Vues4K

LieuLindesnes, Norway

Random ski trip followed by 20 seconds of snadderloff content (not clickbait!)Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam practice parallel turns and jumps at a ski center in Evye, Norway.26 janv. 2025 · Evje, Norway

Publié26 janv. 2025

Durée9:00

Vues5K

LieuEvje, Norway

Random weekend in Paris! 🤷‍♀️ Night view from the Eiffel Tower!Ann-Elin and her mother visit the Eiffel Tower at night in October, booking tickets two weeks out.24 nov. 2024

Publié24 nov. 2024

Durée15:56

Vues3K

Wreck diving in Norway! Super cool starfish larvae and lots of dead mans fingers!Ann-Elin Synnes dives a car and boat wreck at Dvergsøya near Kristiansand, Norway.9 nov. 2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

Publié9 nov. 2024

Durée11:00

Vues3K

LieuKristiansand, Norway

Sailing along the coast of Gran Canaria - We found a magnificent crab!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam sail the boat Pickle along the coast of Gran Canaria before docking in Puerto Rico.2 nov. 2024 · Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Spain

Publié2 nov. 2024

Durée23:47

Vues9K

LieuSanta Lucía de Tirajana, Spain

Sailing from Tenerife to Grand Canary Island!Pickle sails 33 nautical miles from Tenerife to Gran Canaria in rough, whitecap conditions.26 oct. 2024 · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Publié26 oct. 2024

Durée25:36

Vues16K

LieuSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Underwater adventures! Wreck Diving in Norway at the MS Tom BAnn-Elin Synnes dives the MS Tom B wreck at 20 meters off Oksøy, Norway.13 oct. 2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

Publié13 oct. 2024

Durée10:28

Vues5K

LieuKristiansand, Norway

Marrakech part 2 - Hot air ballon ride and sunrise over the desertAnn-Elin and Sam take a 5 a.m. hot air balloon ride over the desert outside Marrakesh.28 sept. 2024

Publié28 sept. 2024

Durée11:23

Vues4K

Marrakech - Ouzoud waterfalls! a waterfall in the desert?Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam travel to Marrakech to visit the Bahia Palace and the Ouzoud waterfalls.21 sept. 2024 · Marrakesh, Morocco

Publié21 sept. 2024

Durée16:43

Vues6K

LieuMarrakesh, Morocco

Moroccan adventures! Rabat and CasablancaAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam navigate Rabat and Casablanca while attempting to source a replacement autopilot unit.14 sept. 2024 · Rabat, Morocco

Publié14 sept. 2024

Durée17:16

Vues6K

LieuRabat, Morocco

Sailing along the Moroccan coast! From Tangier to RabatAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam sail the boat Pickle from Tangier to Rabat, Morocco, in 40 hours.7 sept. 2024 · Rabat, Morocco

Publié7 sept. 2024

Durée21:11

Vues12K

LieuRabat, Morocco

First stop in Morocco - Tangier!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam prepare to sail from Tangier to Rabat after clearing out of the marina.31 août 2024 · Tangier, Morocco

Publié31 août 2024

Durée12:22

Vues13K

LieuTangier, Morocco

Sailing through the Gibraltar strait! We saw a swordfish!The crew hand-steers to Tangier after the autopilot fails during a crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar.24 août 2024 · Strait of Gibraltar

Publié24 août 2024

Durée17:01

Vues19K

LieuStrait of Gibraltar

Exploring Gibraltar on our way to Morocco! Foggy mountain top with monkeys!The crew docks at Ocean Village and Marina Bay in Gibraltar before hiking the Rock's steep trails.17 août 2024 · Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Publié17 août 2024

Durée22:40

Vues10K

LieuGibraltar, Gibraltar

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