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…

Riau Islands, Indonesia· aug. 2026

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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

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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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StedTioman, 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. 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

Publisert1. juni 2026

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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

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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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Wreck diving at SS Inchkeith in the middle of nowhere!27. mars 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Publisert3. okt. 2025

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StedPhuket 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. sep. 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publisert20. sep. 2025

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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Rainforest adventures! Exploring the El Yunque National forest in Puerto Rico!22. feb. 2025

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11 course dinner at Under in Lindesnes, Norway ⭐️🌊10. feb. 2025

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Random ski trip followed by 20 seconds of snadderloff content (not clickbait!)26. jan. 2025

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Random weekend in Paris! 🤷‍♀️ Night view from the Eiffel Tower!24. nov. 2024

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Wreck diving in Norway! Super cool starfish larvae and lots of dead mans fingers!9. nov. 2024

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Sailing along the coast of Gran Canaria - We found a magnificent crab!2. nov. 2024

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Sailing from Tenerife to Grand Canary Island!26. okt. 2024

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Underwater adventures! Wreck Diving in Norway at the MS Tom B13. okt. 2024

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Marrakech part 2 - Hot air ballon ride and sunrise over the desert28. sep. 2024

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Marrakech - Ouzoud waterfalls! a waterfall in the desert?21. sep. 2024

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Moroccan adventures! Rabat and Casablanca14. sep. 2024

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Sailing along the Moroccan coast! From Tangier to Rabat7. sep. 2024

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First stop in Morocco - Tangier!31. aug. 2024

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Sailing through the Gibraltar strait! We saw a swordfish!24. aug. 2024

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Exploring Gibraltar on our way to Morocco! Foggy mountain top with monkeys!17. aug. 2024

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Sailing to Morocco! First stretch - Malaga to Gibraltar10. aug. 2024

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My first (documented) SOLO sail!20. juli 2024

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Making new companionway doors out of styrofoam!16. juli 2024

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My journey to become a wingfoiling master, part 1 - Winging with my paddle board29. juni 2024

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