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…

Santa Cruz, Aruba· ott 2026

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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 ott 2026 · Santa Cruz, Aruba

Pubblicato4 ott 2026

Durata32:48

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#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 set 2026 · Curaçao

Pubblicato27 set 2026

Durata35:00

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#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

Pubblicato30 ago 2026

Durata37:40

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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

Pubblicato23 ago 2026

Durata51:31

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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

Pubblicato9 ago 2026

Durata35:21

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#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 lug 2026 · Turks and Caicos

Pubblicato26 lug 2026

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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 lug 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Pubblicato19 lug 2026

Durata46:02

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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 lug 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Pubblicato11 lug 2026

Durata30:24

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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 giu 2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Pubblicato28 giu 2026

Durata28:46

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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 giu 2026 · Leaving Bimini, Bahamas

Pubblicato21 giu 2026

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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 giu 2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Pubblicato14 giu 2026

Durata29:15

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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 giu 2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Pubblicato7 giu 2026

Durata25:43

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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 mag 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pubblicato31 mag 2026

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#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 mag 2026 · United States

Pubblicato23 mag 2026

Durata25:01

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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 mag 2026

Pubblicato16 mag 2026

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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 mag 2026

Pubblicato12 mag 2026

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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 mag 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pubblicato2 mag 2026

Durata36:50

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PosizioneFort 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 apr 2026 · Pompano Beach, Florida

Pubblicato26 apr 2026

Durata37:07

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#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 apr 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Pubblicato19 apr 2026

Durata37:00

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#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 apr 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Pubblicato12 apr 2026

Durata43:01

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#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 apr 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Pubblicato5 apr 2026

Durata39:41

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#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

Pubblicato29 mar 2026

Durata29:53

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#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

Pubblicato22 mar 2026

Durata32:23

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#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

Pubblicato14 mar 2026

Durata55:44

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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

Pubblicato7 mar 2026

Durata38:13

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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

Pubblicato28 feb 2026

Durata47:00

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#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

Pubblicato22 feb 2026

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#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

Pubblicato14 feb 2026

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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

Pubblicato7 feb 2026

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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

Pubblicato1 feb 2026

Durata44:33

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

Pubblicato24 gen 2026

Durata51:04

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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 gen 2026 · River Road, Grenada

Pubblicato17 gen 2026

Durata47:26

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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 gen 2026 · Grenada, Caribbean

Pubblicato15 gen 2026

Durata41:59

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#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 gen 2026 · Caribbean

Pubblicato3 gen 2026

Durata40:29

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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

Pubblicato27 dic 2025

Durata40:55

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#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

Pubblicato19 dic 2025

Durata1:05:13

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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

Pubblicato19 dic 2025

Durata6:34

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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

Pubblicato13 dic 2025

Durata29:09

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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

Pubblicato6 dic 2025

Durata55:25

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#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

Pubblicato30 nov 2025

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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

Pubblicato23 nov 2025

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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

Pubblicato2 nov 2025

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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 ott 2025 · Natal, Brazil

Pubblicato24 ott 2025

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

Pubblicato19 ott 2025

Durata34:53

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#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 ott 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Pubblicato12 ott 2025

Durata37:08

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#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 ott 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Pubblicato5 ott 2025

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

Pubblicato21 set 2025

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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 set 2025 · Recife, Brazil

Pubblicato14 set 2025

Durata27:21

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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 set 2025 · Indiaroba, Brazil

Pubblicato7 set 2025

Durata40:07

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#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

Pubblicato31 ago 2025

Durata36:23

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#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

Pubblicato17 ago 2025

Durata33:19

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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

Pubblicato10 ago 2025

Durata31:59

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#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

Pubblicato3 ago 2025

Durata35:30

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

Pubblicato20 lug 2025

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato13 lug 2025

Durata37:42

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato6 lug 2025

Durata44:18

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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 giu 2025

Pubblicato27 giu 2025

Durata45:34

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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 giu 2025 · Vitória, Brazil

Pubblicato21 giu 2025

Durata24:30

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

Pubblicato8 giu 2025

Durata45:28

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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 giu 2025 · Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Pubblicato2 giu 2025

Durata32:49

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Abraão, Brazil1Angra dos Reis, Brazil1Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and the Caribbean1Bimini, Bahamas2Cabo Rojo, United States1Caribbean1Caribbean Sea, en route from Tobago to Grenada1Choiseul, Saint Lucia1Curaçao3Exuma, Bahamas4Fernando de Noronha, Brazil1Fort Lauderdale, Florida2Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States1Fort Lauderdale, United States2Fort-de-France, France1French Guiana, France1Grenada, Caribbean1Ilhabela, Brazil1Ilhéus, Brazil1in the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic1Indiaroba, Brazil1Itapema, Brazil1Le Lamentin, France1Leaving Bimini, Bahamas1Maraú, Brazil1Martinique1Miami, Fort Lauderdale1Natal, Brazil4North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brazil1Pompano Beach, Florida1Recife, Brazil3Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1River Road, Grenada1Salvador, Brazil2Santa Cruz, Aruba1Turks and Caicos1United States2Vitória, Brazil1