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⛵️ 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…

Océano Atlántico· oct. 2026

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ANOTHER WEEK ON THE FRINGES ⛵ | This is our life on boardThe crew of the 36-foot steel *Kira Kira* performs engine maintenance and bilge cleaning while awaiting weather.2 oct. 2026 · Océano Atlántico

Publié2 oct. 2026

Durée17:30

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THIS LIFE WASN'T WRITTEN BY AN AI 🤖⛵ | Living aboard, unscriptedThe crew of the 36-foot steel sailboat *El Kira Kira* performs hull maintenance and manages coastal weather.13 sept. 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publié13 sept. 2026

Durée22:31

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LieuRio de Janeiro, Brazil

⭐ 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 sept. 2026 · Tulum, Mexico

Publié3 sept. 2026

Durée12:12

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LieuTulum, 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 août 2026

Publié20 août 2026

Durée17:23

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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 août 2026 · Río de la Plata

Publié13 août 2026

Durée17:36

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LieuRío 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 août 2026 · Océano Atlántico

Publié1 août 2026

Durée24:47

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⛵️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 juil. 2026 · Océano Atlántico

Publié23 juil. 2026

Durée17:55

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⛵️ 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 janv. 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publié11 janv. 2026

Durée11:26

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LieuRio 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 janv. 2026 · Abraão, Brazil

Publié3 janv. 2026

Durée11:33

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LieuAbraão, 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 déc. 2025 · Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Publié20 déc. 2025

Durée8:53

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LieuAngra 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 déc. 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publié13 déc. 2025

Durée12:53

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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 déc. 2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publié6 déc. 2025

Durée11:42

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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

Publié29 nov. 2025

Durée9:41

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⛵️ 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

Publié22 nov. 2025

Durée16:28

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⛵️ 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

Publié15 nov. 2025

Durée13:46

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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

Publié8 nov. 2025

Durée12:36

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⛵️ 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

Publié1 nov. 2025

Durée13:40

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LieuRio 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

Publié25 oct. 2025

Durée14:05

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⚓️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

Publié18 oct. 2025

Durée15:24

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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

Publié11 oct. 2025

Durée14:25

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⚓️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

Publié4 oct. 2025

Durée12:22

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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 sept. 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publié27 sept. 2025

Durée9:58

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LieuNova 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 août 2025 · Caravelas, Brazil

Publié17 août 2025

Durée17:53

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LieuCaravelas, 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 juil. 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publié12 juil. 2025

Durée8:29

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⛵️ 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 juin 2025

Publié28 juin 2025

Durée8:18

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⛵️ 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 juin 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publié16 juin 2025

Durée11:43

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⛵️ 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 juin 2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publié7 juin 2025

Durée12:30

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🌞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 mai 2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publié31 mai 2025

Durée14:04

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LieuNova Nazaré, Brazil

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