Vagabond Voyages

⛵️ Leaving everything behind to live on a sailboat… with no return date. Tom and I met in 2013… and a year later, we bought a 31-foot steel sailboat on Lake Neuchâtel❤️ For 3 years, every weekend and holiday was spent preparing it for the big departure. In 2017, our little yellow sailboat, Vagabond, was transported to the south of France… and then the journey began! This boat, simple and witho…

Malampa, Vanuatu· août 2026

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Vanuatu: Teak bungs... then the worst seasickness of my life. Vlog 136Tom replaces 30 teak deck bungs in Gaspard Bay before a rough 16-nautical-mile passage to Ambrym, Vanuatu.28 août 2026 · Malampa, Vanuatu

Publié28 août 2026

Durée28:28

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Sailing Vanuatu: bad weather, life on board and bread recipe. Vlog 135A sailboat crew navigates unseasonable 40-knot squalls and performs onboard repairs while anchored in Vanuatu.21 août 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

Publié21 août 2026

Durée30:32

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What to bring when visiting the islands of Vanuatu? vlog 133A cruising couple delivers supplies to a village in the Maskelynes, Vanuatu, while managing poor anchorage conditions.14 août 2026 · Malampa, Vanuatu

Publié14 août 2026

Durée25:55

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A mission that gives the journey its true meaning. Vlog 134Tom and Anissia navigate from Eromango to Port-Vila, Vanuatu, for technical repairs and to restock supplies.7 août 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

Publié7 août 2026

Durée41:53

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After a rough night, one click... and it all disappears.A 2-terabyte hard drive containing weeks of footage was accidentally formatted while the boat was anchored in Vanuatu.31 juil. 2026

Publié31 juil. 2026

Durée19:39

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Withdrawing money in Vanuatu… I was genuinely terrified! | Vlog 132The crew replaces a broken plastic furling pulley with a stainless steel version while anchored in Tanna.24 juil. 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

Publié24 juil. 2026

Durée35:24

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Mount Yasur... and the story of a small sailboat circling the globe 🌋 | Vanuatu. Vlog 131Cruisers hike Mount Yasur in Vanuatu and discuss the maintenance and navigation benefits of 31-foot sailboats.17 juil. 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

Publié17 juil. 2026

Durée33:50

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After 3 and a half days at sea… Welcome to Vanuatu! Vlog 131Vagabond's 470-mile Fiji-to-Vanuatu passage ends with a GPS failure at Port-Résolution's narrow night entrance.10 juil. 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

Publié10 juil. 2026

Durée30:25

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After months of struggles… heading to Vanuatu! A rough start! Vlog 129The autopilot fails in 3-meter swells leaving Fiji; the Windpilot wind vane steers the entire rough first night.3 juil. 2026 · Ba, Fiji

Publié3 juil. 2026

Durée34:20

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After 2 months of repairs, we thought we were finally heading back out... Vlog 128A shortened hydraulic ram prevents air purging from Vagabond's autopilot, stranding the crew in Fiji.26 juin 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié26 juin 2026

Durée42:13

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I had to get away. Vlog 127Flying to Sydney to purchase a refurbished laptop proved more cost-effective than shipping one to Fiji.19 juin 2026 · Sydney, Australia

Publié19 juin 2026

Durée31:16

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Hull maintenance complete, engine repaired: Vagabond is finally back in the water! | Vlog 126A cruising couple completes hull sanding, antifouling, and engine reassembly during a shipyard haul-out in Fiji.12 juin 2026 · Lautoka, Fiji

Publié12 juin 2026

Durée35:29

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Solving the problems... Leaving without an autopilot? We were ready to do it... Vlog 125The crew repairs a failing hydraulic autopilot by replacing motor brushes and bleeding air from the lines.5 juin 2026 · Vuda Marina

Publié5 juin 2026

Durée35:06

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We almost lost the boat's engine 😱 Our worst nightmare (Vlog 124)A blocked deck drain caused water to back up through an anti-siphon loop into a Yanmar engine.22 mai 2026 · Fidji

Publié22 mai 2026

Durée32:37

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Back to the boat, the first surprises 😅 | Vlog 123Replacing engine mounts and batteries after long-term storage is essential for restoring vessel maneuverability and engine health.15 mai 2026 · Tonga

Publié15 mai 2026

Durée36:19

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AIS: Essential at sea? Our experience after a major scareA modern AIS transponder with an integrated antenna splitter improves vessel visibility and collision avoidance at sea.10 mai 2026

Publié10 mai 2026

Durée23:26

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He almost went home alone… nothing went as planned… Vlog 122Returning to a boat after a cyclone requires checking for corrosion and verifying battery health.8 mai 2026 · Fiji

Publié8 mai 2026

Durée34:16

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How do we fund our trip? We answer all your questions (FAQ)Cruisers fund their voyage by working seasonal, high-wage temporary contracts in Switzerland during annual returns home.1 mai 2026

Publié1 mai 2026

Durée44:11

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Ce monde existe vraiment… immersion sous l’eau aux Fidji 🌊 images magnifiques pour se détendreThe video contains no actionable sailing information or descriptive content.26 avr. 2026 · Fiji

Publié26 avr. 2026

Durée13:23

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They live on the water in Switzerland 🇨🇭 (and we finally met Javerne!) Vlog 121Tom and Anissia meet the retired crew of Catamaran Javerne on Lac Léman and swap route notes for Southeast Asia.24 avr. 2026 · Suisse

Publié24 avr. 2026

Durée34:14

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End of sailing season: we're leaving the boat in Fiji... Vlog 120Full Fiji cyclone-season layup: marina checklist, mooring setup, and no cyclone insurance accepted.17 avr. 2026 · Fidji

Publié17 avr. 2026

Durée26:51

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Cyclone, leaks and preparations… the stress is rising... Vlog 119A catamaran crew secures their boat for cyclone season by doubling lines, sealing electronics, and dehumidifying interiors.10 avr. 2026 · Fidji

Publié10 avr. 2026

Durée28:11

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Cyclone season in Fiji: preparing the boat for 4 months ⚓ Vlog 118A 31-foot sailboat crew cleans, strips sails, and sanitizes their vessel for cyclone season storage in Fiji.3 avr. 2026 · Fidji

Publié3 avr. 2026

Durée29:03

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A crowded anchorage… almost empty 😳 (is it paradise?). VLOG 117A 31-foot sailboat crew manages marine toilet repairs and shallow-water navigation while cruising the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji.27 mars 2026 · Fidji

Publié27 mars 2026

Durée27:58

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Why are the boats buried here? Vlog 116Vuda Marina's cyclone pit storage system has prevented major boat damage since 2012.20 mars 2026 · Ba, Fiji

Publié20 mars 2026

Durée31:05

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Black manta rays in Fiji… and meeting the village chiefs of the Yasawa Islands. Vlog 115The crew follows traditional Fijian sevusevu protocol to gain village access while navigating the reef-heavy Yasawa Islands.13 mars 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié13 mars 2026

Durée25:37

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YASAWAS 🇫🇯 | The MOST BEAUTIFUL anchorage of our world tour? & kava ceremony. VLOG 114Electronic charts in Fiji are often inaccurate, requiring sailors to use satellite imagery and visual navigation.27 févr. 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié27 févr. 2026

Durée24:12

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50-knot gusts… and the Navy on board. Vlog 11350-knot katabatic gusts in the Yasawas flipped a solar panel with the autopilot already broken.20 févr. 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié20 févr. 2026

Durée20:26

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Fiji: incredible fishing and dream snorkeling! | Vlog 112Sailing Fiji without autopilot: hand-steering day hops, unreliable charts, and exceptional snorkeling.13 févr. 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié13 févr. 2026

Durée27:34

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🎉 10,000 subscribers! A surprise to thank you (winners announced)The creators discuss the financial and technical realities of maintaining a sailing YouTube channel while working ashore.8 févr. 2026

Publié8 févr. 2026

Durée15:31

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FIJI: We didn't expect to find THE best marina here! 🌴 Vlog 111Navi Island Marina in Savusavu costs 20 euros a night and includes free shuttle boats to the main island.30 janv. 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié30 janv. 2026

Durée30:00

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4 days at sea… seasickness behind us, finally Fiji | VLOG 110Autopilot fails three hours out of Tonga; a wind vane carries the boat to Fiji over four days.23 janv. 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié23 janv. 2026

Durée25:04

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Dernières nouvelles... et le projet rencontre19 janv. 2026

Publié19 janv. 2026

Durée8:45

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When the autopilot fails us in the middle of the crossing to Fiji | VLOG 109The autopilot fails three hours out of Tonga; a Windpilot wind vane steers the entire passage to Fiji.16 janv. 2026 · Océan Pacifique

Publié16 janv. 2026

Durée26:39

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A funny visitor in our dinghy... and a broken arm | VLOG 108The crew manages a wrist injury and a venomous sea snake found hiding inside their dinghy in Tonga.9 janv. 2026 · Vainī, Tonga

Publié9 janv. 2026

Durée23:09

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16 meters above the water… then this dream anchorage! Vlog 107Climbing the mast to lubricate a faulty anemometer successfully restores wind speed data for the crew.26 déc. 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

Publié26 déc. 2025

Durée22:58

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Tonga: Our favorite anchorage almost ended badly… Vlog 106Shifting winds and swell force a boat to relocate from a remote Tongan anchorage to Vava'u.26 déc. 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

Publié26 déc. 2025

Durée21:32

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Journal de bord : les dernières nouvelles et joyeuses fêtes !23 déc. 2025

Publié23 déc. 2025

Durée7:14

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Some bad news… | TONGA Vlog 105A cruising sailor manages a persistent dental infection in Tonga while awaiting definitive treatment in Fiji.19 déc. 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

Publié19 déc. 2025

Durée24:25

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Tonga : WC bouchés, voisins collés… et un mouillage INCROYABLE ! | Vlog 104Blocked marine toilet in Tonga traced to calcium buildup in the outlet hose after three years without service.12 déc. 2025 · Neiafu, Tonga

Publié12 déc. 2025

Durée31:19

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Arrival in TONGA: our first impressions... and pigs everywhere! Vlog 103Vava'u customs clearance costs 122 Tongan dollars and requires less paperwork than cruiser forums warned.5 déc. 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

Publié5 déc. 2025

Durée30:43

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Shaken, exhausted… and amazed: real life at sea. Welcome to Tonga 🐋 (Vlog 102)A two-day passage from Niue to Tonga highlights the importance of checking cooking gas before departure.28 nov. 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

Publié28 nov. 2025

Durée24:08

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Dream VS Reality: Couple Life on a Sailboat & Rolling Anchorage / Tablet or iPad for Sailing? #101Android tablets drop GPS at critical moments; Tom now recommends iPad over the Blackview Active Pro for navigation.21 nov. 2025 · Alofi, Niue

Publié21 nov. 2025

Durée21:27

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We had never seen an island like this one! (NIUE)! VLOG 100Niue features unique coral geography, whale sightings at anchor, and a lack of traditional public cemeteries.14 nov. 2025 · Hakupu, Niue

Publié14 nov. 2025

Durée27:02

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NIUE, the most surprising island in the Pacific! Vlog 99Yachts visiting Niue must use mooring buoys to protect coral and pay daily fees of 30 NZD.7 nov. 2025 · Alofi, Niue

Publié7 nov. 2025

Durée29:03

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After 10 days at sea, we discover a truly unique country! 🇳🇺 Vlog 98The sailboat Vagabond uses a wharf-side crane to hoist its dinghy ashore upon arriving at Niue.31 oct. 2025 · Alofi, Niue

Publié31 oct. 2025

Durée31:43

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7 days at sea… the route gets even longer! Vlog 97A cruising couple navigates the South Pacific while managing excessive rolling and heavy gear on their ketch.24 oct. 2025 · Océan Pacifique Sud

Publié24 oct. 2025

Durée24:53

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Bad weather… and finally a fish! | 5th day of crossing to Niue – Vlog 96A couple navigates a 5-day passage to Niue using a windvane and Starlink for weather updates.17 oct. 2025 · South Pacific Ocean, between French Polynesia and Niue

Publié17 oct. 2025

Durée25:10

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When the sea decides for us… we change our destination ⛵️🌊 Vlog 95The crew reroutes from Suvarov to Niue using Weather4D and Navionics to avoid squalls and conserve diesel.10 oct. 2025 · Polynésie

Publié10 oct. 2025

Durée26:10

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Goodbye French Polynesia… on our way to new horizons! 🌊 | Vlog 94A 38-foot sailboat departs Mopélia for a 580-nautical-mile passage to Suwarrow in light wind conditions.3 oct. 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié3 oct. 2025

Durée24:05

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Tsunami alert in Maupiti: our experience... Weather and continuation of the trip... Vlog 93A 35-knot wind and tsunami alert force cruisers to remain at anchor in the Maupélia atoll.26 sept. 2025 · French Polynesia, France

Publié26 sept. 2025

Durée21:02

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Life on a forgotten atoll... a lesson in survival. Here we found the purpose of our journey... Vl...The crew of the sailboat *Vagabond* performs maintenance and learns traditional fishing techniques while anchored at Maupélia.19 sept. 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié19 sept. 2025

Durée27:25

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Surviving on a remote atoll... and hunting giant crabs! Vlog 91Tom and Anissia document subsistence fishing and coconut crab hunting while anchored at the remote Maupélia atoll.12 sept. 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié12 sept. 2025

Durée28:08

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LAST STOP: Mopelia, Wild Paradise & Unforgettable Encounters & My severed finger! Vlog 90The crew of *Vagabond* performs deck maintenance and repairs while anchored at the remote atoll of Mopélia.5 sept. 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié5 sept. 2025

Durée30:56

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Heading for Maupihaa: an isolated atoll and its impressive pass! Vlog 89A monohull sailboat navigates the narrow, 16-meter-wide pass into Mopélia atoll against a strong outgoing current.29 août 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié29 août 2025

Durée30:09

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Maupiti adventure: bicycle, Swiss army knife, Tahitian oven and breakdown finally identified! Vlog 88The crew troubleshoots a stalling Yanmar diesel engine and reroutes mainsail reefing lines for safer heavy-weather handling.22 août 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié22 août 2025

Durée28:38

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Maupiti: We crossed the most feared pass in Polynesia! Vlog 87Navigating the Maupiti pass requires monitoring swell height and current speed to ensure safe entry into the lagoon.8 août 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié8 août 2025

Durée35:12

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Bora Bora, Beyond the Clichés: Crazy Prices and Secret Spots. Vlog 86Exploring Bora Bora requires local knowledge to navigate high costs and find authentic experiences beyond luxury resorts.1 août 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié1 août 2025

Durée25:19

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Bora Bora as you’ve never seen it before… thanks to him! Vlog 85Grégory's pirogue Va Vagabond delivers a private leopard-ray encounter inside Bora Bora's lagoon.25 juil. 2025

Publié25 juil. 2025

Durée24:15

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Sailing in Polynesia: The End of Paradise? New Rules, Concerns & Reality on the Ground...New mooring regulations and potential stay limits in French Polynesia respond to local concerns over vessel density.18 juil. 2025

Publié18 juil. 2025

Durée33:19

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Alofi, Niue3Ba, Fiji2Fidji5Fiji2French Polynesia, France1Hakupu, Niue1Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France6Las Huacas, Panama1Lautoka, Fiji1Malampa, Vanuatu2Moorea-Maiao, France1Naitasiri, Fiji7Neiafu, Tonga1Océan Pacifique1Océan Pacifique Sud1Pacific Ocean1Polynésie1Puerto Pilón, Panama1Sachseln, Switzerland1Sanma, Vanuatu5South Pacific Ocean, between French Polynesia and Niue1Suisse1Sydney, Australia1Teva I Uta, France13Tonga1Uturoa, France1Vainī, Tonga6Vuda Marina1