Em & Nick

We sold everything. Quit our jobs. And bought a sailboat with NO experience, but with a dream to one day sail around the world. Now we're documenting every step of the journey—from DIY boat projects and learning to sail, to the inevitable mistakes, setbacks, and small victories that come with chasing a dream that's bigger than ourselves. This isn't a highlight reel of perfect sunsets and tropic…

Saint Petersburg, United States· juli 2026

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Building the Bilge system of our DREAMS (...again lol)The crew replaces bilge hoses on an Island Packet using a dowel-pull technique and stainless steel clamps.13. sep. 2026

Publisert13. sep. 2026

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We tore out the heart of our boat (electrical refit pt. 1)Owners perform a full electrical refit on a 30-year-old sailboat to correct dangerous, ungrounded wiring and components.30. aug. 2026

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How much does it ACTUALLY cost to own a sailboat? (our finances for the first 9 months)First-time owners of an Island Packet spent over $52,000 on maintenance, training, and dockage in nine months.10. aug. 2026

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We ruined HOURS of work in seconds....The owners of an Island Packet 40 must reorder bilge hoses after failing to account for anti-siphon loops.26. juli 2026

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The Backup Sailor | An Accidental Sailing Journey of a Lifetime (full documentary)A novice sailor completes a 500-mile offshore race from Florida to Mexico aboard a ketch-rigged sailboat.19. juli 2026 · Saint Petersburg, United States

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Finally... Something Went Right!!Nick and Em apply TotalBoat Spartan antifouling paint to their boat after extensive hull sanding and prep.12. juli 2026

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Real time update 7.8.2026 (and it's not great.)8. juli 2026

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We Have to Do This Every TWO Years?!Manual sanding of a 30-year-old sailboat hull proves labor-intensive compared to using chemical paint strippers.28. juni 2026

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Buying a boat? Watch this first.First-time boat owners should hire specialized inspectors for engines and electrical systems beyond a general marine survey.21. juni 2026

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We had no choice but to haul out (ep. 13)A leaking exhaust hose forces a 30-mile ICW transit to a DIY yard for a full haul-out.14. juni 2026

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We didn't think it could get any worse... (ep 12)A sailboat crew rewires their electrical system and secures a bilge pump after fire and flooding scares.7. juni 2026

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The boat is FINALLY coming together (ep. 11)Owners perform DIY engine cooling and belt repairs while troubleshooting a new shaft seal leak in Stuart.31. mai 2026

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Real Time Update May, 27th 202626. mai 2026

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We're finally on our own! Full time cruising starts now (ep 10)A couple navigates their 40-foot sailboat through the Stuart ICW to a mooring ball without professional assistance.24. mai 2026 · Martin County, United States

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DIY Sailboat Upgrades: Winch service & Custom Lee Cloths (for $20?!)The crew services four winches and sews custom lee cloths while repairing a transmission in the boatyard.17. mai 2026 · Stuart, United States

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Boatyard Blues: Redesigning our Anchor System & Servicing our Outboard Engine (ep. 8)The crew repairs a windlass solenoid box and services a Yamaha outboard while stuck in a boatyard.10. mai 2026 · Polk County, United States

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From Beginner Sailors to Solo: Our Final ICW Push (ep. 7)A novice crew completes a 500-nautical-mile training passage from Saint Petersburg to Stuart, Florida, aboard their sailboat.3. mai 2026 · Martin County, United States

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We Sailed 30 hours to Beat a Storm from the Florida Keys to the ICW (ep. 6)A sailboat crew navigates engine failure and a broken windlass while racing a nor'easter toward the ICW.26. apr. 2026 · Monroe County, United States

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Our first night at anchor and THIS happens?! Sailing in Dry Tortuga & Key West (ep 5)A dragging vessel nearly strikes a sailboat in Key West, forcing an emergency re-anchoring with a malfunctioning windlass.19. apr. 2026 · Monroe County, United States

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Our first night sail did NOT go as planned... (ep. 4)A couple completes their first 150-nautical-mile overnight passage to Dry Tortugas while learning to manage autopilot.12. apr. 2026 · Florida, United States

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Our First Time Leaving the Dock (ep. 3 Sailing to Venice)Novice sailors complete a 40-nautical-mile training passage from Saint Petersburg to Venice, Florida, with a professional captain.6. apr. 2026 · Saint Petersburg, United States

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We had 72 hours to fix our boat before our captain arrived (ep. 2)New owners troubleshoot propane, refrigeration, and electrical systems on a 30-year-old sailboat before an offshore passage.29. mars 2026

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We're moving onto our sailboat (boat life ep.1)New owners prepare a 1995 Island Packet 40 for an offshore training passage from Saint Petersburg, Florida.22. mars 2026 · Saint Petersburg, United States

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We bought a sailboat!Nick and Emma purchase a 1995 Island Packet 40 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, for future ocean cruising.15. mars 2026 · Polk County, United States

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Our Move Did NOT Go As Planned… (flying with our dog)A couple relocates from Hawaii to Florida, navigating airline pet-travel failures and planning to learn sailing.8. mars 2026 · San Diego, United States

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letting go of the plan to chase the dream.Em and Nick sell their belongings and Tacoma truck to relocate from Oahu after losing their jobs.1. mars 2026 · Pearl City, United States

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Building Community on Oahu’s North Shore | Surf Days & ThanksgivingNick and Em host a Thanksgiving dinner for friends on Oahu’s North Shore during a major swell.17. des. 2025 · Waiale‘e, United States

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Life after Vanlife | how do we slow down?Em and Nick adjust to island life on the North Shore of Oahu after transitioning from van living.7. nov. 2025

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What it feels like to live on an island | a Cinematic Short from Oʻahu, HawaiʻiThe video consists entirely of song lyrics and provides no information about living on Oʻahu.20. okt. 2025 · Pearl City, United States

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I built my dream van alone, with no experience | solo female van buildEm converted an empty cargo van into an off-grid home despite having no prior construction experience.7. okt. 2025

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Can Beginners Handle the Legendary Mamiya 7? (First Time Shooting Film)The Mamiya 7 rangefinder requires parallax compensation by shifting the composition slightly up and to the left.30. aug. 2025 · Cannon Beach, United States

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Free diving, tattoos + our new apartment!! | O'ahu Vlogs ep. 3Freediving conditions at Sharks Cove on the North Shore of O'ahu improve during the summer months.26. juli 2025 · Waiale‘e, United States

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A Perfect Weekend on the North Shore of OahuKaena Point State Park on Oahu serves as a sanctuary for monk seals and nesting osprey chicks.11. mai 2025 · Honolulu County, United States

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Living on the North Shore of O'ahu | Our First Hawaii VlogNick and Em transition from van life to an apartment on the North Shore of O'ahu.27. apr. 2025 · Waiale‘e, United States

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Vanlife Q&A: The Build, The Lifestyle & What No One Talks AboutBuilding a custom Ford Transit van costs $70,000 to $80,000 and requires six months of full-time labor.12. apr. 2025 · Hawaiʻi County, United States

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We quit vanlife to move halfway across the world.Em and Nick sold their self-built van after 40,000 miles to settle on the North Shore, Hawaii.5. apr. 2025 · San Diego, United States

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Going home | my solo trip back to Cape Cod, MAEm harvests quahogs and clams in Cape Cod while visiting family and preparing a vehicle for sale.24. des. 2024 · Yarmouth, United States

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Our First Wildlife Photography Trip: Yellowstone Grizzlies!Nick and Em use a 200–600mm lens and 2X teleconverter to photograph grizzly bears near Yellowstone.17. des. 2024 · Park County, United States

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Vansgiving Vlog | cooking a FEAST in our campervanNick and Em prepare a sides-only Thanksgiving feast for two inside their campervan’s limited kitchen space.8. des. 2024

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Oregon's best kept secret: Central Oregon | Crater Lake National Park, Waterfalls & Hot SpringsNick and Em explore Crater Lake, Umpqua Hot Springs, and the Toketee Falls area in Central Oregon.1. des. 2024 · Klamath County, United States

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StedKlamath County, United States

Full Van Tour: Self-Converted Transit Van – Ultimate DIY Camper ConversionA 2018 Ford Transit conversion features a Cerbo GX electrical system, flat-mounted Starlink, and custom interior storage.24. nov. 2024

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Driving the ENTIRE Pacific Coast Highway in our van | Ultimate PCH Roadtrip ItineraryNick and Em drive a van 1,500 miles from San Diego to Seattle along the Pacific Coast Highway.6. okt. 2024

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The PERFECT National Park: Olympic (mountains, oceans, lakes & forests)Em and Nick visit Olympic National Park to experience mountains, oceans, forests, and lakes in one trip.15. sep. 2024 · Jefferson County, United States

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StedJefferson County, United States

Mount Rainier National Park (wildflower season in Paradise & Mt Fremont Lookout in Sunrise)Nick and Em hike to the highest fire lookout in Mount Rainier National Park for the Perseid meteor shower.8. sep. 2024 · Pierce County, United States

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Walking Among the GIANTS in Sequoia National ParkNick, Em, and Marley hike the three-mile Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park to photograph giant sequoias.1. sep. 2024 · Tulare County, United States

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StedTulare County, United States

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