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· okt. 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. okt. 2026 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publisert14. okt. 2026

Varighet27:55

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StedSabah, 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. sep. 2026 · Brunei

Publisert28. sep. 2026

Varighet30:01

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StedBrunei

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. sep. 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publisert17. sep. 2026

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StedKuching, 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. sep. 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publisert10. sep. 2026

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StedKuching, 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. aug. 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publisert17. aug. 2026

Varighet23:44

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StedRiau 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. juli 2026 · Tarempa TImur, Indonesia

Publisert31. juli 2026

Varighet19:14

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StedTarempa 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. juli 2026 · Tioman, Malaysia

Publisert22. juli 2026

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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. juli 2026 · Selangor, Malaysia

Publisert8. juli 2026

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StedSelangor, 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. juni 2026 · Teluk Nipah, Malaysia

Publisert16. juni 2026

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StedTeluk 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. juni 2026 · Strait of Malacca, off the coast of Malaysia

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StedStrait 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

Publisert8. mai 2026

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StedMata 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. apr. 2026 · Andaman Sea, between Phuket and Langkawi

Publisert10. apr. 2026

Varighet21:50

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StedAndaman 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. apr. 2026 · Andaman Sea, between the Andaman Islands and Langkawi

Publisert6. apr. 2026

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StedAndaman 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

Publisert27. mars 2026

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StedButton 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

Publisert23. mars 2026

Varighet27:26

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StedGovind 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. feb. 2026 · North and Middle Andaman, India

Publisert14. feb. 2026

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StedNorth 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. feb. 2026 · Patong, Thailand

Publisert6. feb. 2026

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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. jan. 2026

Publisert28. jan. 2026

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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. des. 2025 · Koh

Publisert13. des. 2025

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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. des. 2025 · Andaman Sea

Publisert6. des. 2025

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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

Publisert30. nov. 2025

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StedKampung 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

Publisert25. nov. 2025

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StedKampong 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

Publisert9. nov. 2025

Varighet40:26

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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

Publisert1. nov. 2025

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StedKuah, 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. okt. 2025 · Thailand

Publisert26. okt. 2025

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StedThailand

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

Publisert17. okt. 2025

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StedBaan 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. okt. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publisert10. okt. 2025

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StedPhuket 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. okt. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

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

Publisert20. sep. 2025

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

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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. sep. 2025

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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. aug. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publisert30. aug. 2025

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StedPhuket 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. aug. 2025

Publisert23. aug. 2025

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

Publisert16. aug. 2025

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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. aug. 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publisert9. aug. 2025

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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. juli 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publisert31. juli 2025

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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. juli 2025

Publisert25. juli 2025

Varighet28:40

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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. juli 2025

Publisert18. juli 2025

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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. juli 2025

Publisert10. juli 2025

Varighet28:34

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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

Publisert18. mai 2025

Varighet20:28

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StedAmsterdam, 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

Publisert10. mai 2025

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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. apr. 2025 · Culebra, United States

Publisert6. apr. 2025

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StedCulebra, 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

Publisert30. mars 2025

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StedSan 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

Publisert23. mars 2025

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StedToa 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

Publisert16. mars 2025

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StedToa 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. feb. 2025 · Naguabo, United States

Publisert22. feb. 2025

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StedNaguabo, 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. feb. 2025 · Lindesnes, Norway

Publisert10. feb. 2025

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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. jan. 2025 · Evje, Norway

Publisert26. jan. 2025

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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

Publisert24. nov. 2024

Varighet15:56

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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

Publisert9. nov. 2024

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StedKristiansand, 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

Publisert2. nov. 2024

Varighet23:47

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StedSanta 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. okt. 2024 · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Publisert26. okt. 2024

Varighet25:36

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StedSanta 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. okt. 2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

Publisert13. okt. 2024

Varighet10:28

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StedKristiansand, 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. sep. 2024

Publisert28. sep. 2024

Varighet11:23

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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. sep. 2024 · Marrakesh, Morocco

Publisert21. sep. 2024

Varighet16:43

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StedMarrakesh, Morocco

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

Publisert14. sep. 2024

Varighet17:16

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StedRabat, 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. sep. 2024 · Rabat, Morocco

Publisert7. sep. 2024

Varighet21:11

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

Publisert31. aug. 2024

Varighet12:22

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StedTangier, 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. aug. 2024 · Strait of Gibraltar

Publisert24. aug. 2024

Varighet17:01

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StedStrait 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. aug. 2024 · Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Publisert17. aug. 2024

Varighet22:40

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StedGibraltar, Gibraltar

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