VOILIER ODIN

Hi everyone, Welcome to the ODIN sailboat channel. A few months ago, we acquired a sailboat, an ETAC 38. It is an 11.60m steel amateur-built boat from 1980, designed by naval architect Guy Saillard. We are going to spend several months renovating it to bring it up to date. Interior layout, electricity, plumbing, painting, engine, and on the outside, deck painting, hull, antifouling, among others. …

Pertuis of La Rochelle, France· aug. 2026

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Sailing under asymmetric spinnaker with a Sun OdysseyA 24-foot Sun Odyssey 24.2 tests a 35-square-meter asymmetric spinnaker in light winds near La Rochelle.23. aug. 2026 · Pertuis of La Rochelle, France

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TOP NAVIGATION - WORTH REPEATING WITHOUT HESITATIONA Kelte sailboat demonstrates responsive handling and consistent speed during a coastal cruise near La Rochelle.9. aug. 2026 · Pertuis de La Rochelle, France

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WHY I'M MOVING BACK TO FRANCEA sailor secures an ETAC 38 in Cape Verde for a multi-month layup before returning to France.5. juli 2026

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THIS IS ALSO WHAT BOAT LIFE IS LIKEManual hull scraping and regular dinghy maintenance are necessary, physically demanding tasks for consistent liveaboard vessel upkeep.28. juni 2026

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BETWEEN DUNES and SHIPWRECK MUSEUMA crew explores the dunes, caves, and Shipwreck Museum of Boa Vista, Cape Verde, via 4x4 excursion.21. juni 2026 · Sal Rei, Cape Verde

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR SURVIVAL CANISTER: THE GRAB BAGA 30-liter hard canister grab bag is unpacked item by item, with passport copies and a fishing kit among the key contents.14. juni 2026

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ECOLOGICAL DISASTERVolunteers remove two tons of plastic from a sea turtle nesting beach before boat maintenance begins.7. juni 2026

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RUST PREVENTATIVE OR RUST INHIBITOR?ferrose rust inhibitor applied to steel cockpit brackets before two coats of paint31. mai 2026

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WHY I DROP THE ANCHOR IN ADDITION TO THE MOORINGA sailor secures a catamaran with dual moorings and a secondary anchor to ensure long-term stability.24. mai 2026

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HOW I MAINTAIN MY BOAT / HOW I STORE MY FOODPhosphoric acid at 25% removes heavy rust from a dinghy chain when galvanizing is fully gone.17. mai 2026 · Cape Verde

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WHY CAPE VERDE SURPRISED MEA FOB HP 32 kg anchor on 50 m of chain held firm through 35-knot gusts in Cape Verde sand.10. mai 2026 · Cape Verde

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THE BUDGET, THE WORK, THE COUPLE, FAQ 2Cruising on a limited budget requires prioritizing anchoring, local provisioning, and performing all maintenance tasks personally.3. mai 2026

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11 MONTHS OF SAILING REVIEW FAQOdin's skipper rates Starlink at 2–4 amps after 11 months of liveaboard sailing.26. apr. 2026

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SAFETY: THE STUPID THINGA solo sailor navigates to Sal Rei, Boa Vista, and secures an ETAC 38 for heavy winds.19. apr. 2026 · Espargos, Cape Verde

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HULL INSPECTIONA solo sailor confirms anchor holding and engine reliability while preparing for a passage in Cape Verde.12. apr. 2026 · Jardim, Cape Verde

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A FISHING BOAT RUNS AGROUND on the beachA 30-meter fishing boat runs aground in Cape Verde after a mooring failure in a crowded anchorage.5. apr. 2026 · Maria Pereira, Cape Verde

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LIFE IN CAPE VERDE is so coolCape Verde offers straightforward three-month visa stays and accessible gas refills for screw-on propane bottles.29. mars 2026 · Chão Vaz, Cape Verde

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CAPE VERDEA steering cable pulley bolt sheared at night in 25 knots, leaving Odin without a helm for hours.22. mars 2026 · off the coast of Cape Verde

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DEPARTURE FOR CAPE VERDE🏝️A 38-ft sailboat manages 20-25 knot squalls and cross-swells during a 750-mile passage to Cape Verde.15. mars 2026 · Canary Islands

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DISCOVERING EL HIERRO AND JAPANESE INVASIVE ALGAEGratelupia turuturu, a Japanese invasive alga, turns up at El Hierro and gets pressed into a herbarium aboard Odin.8. mars 2026 · Valverde, Spain

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A BEAUTIFUL SHIP El HierroA snubber hook failure at anchor prompts a review of rigging setup and potential material defects.1. mars 2026 · Frontera, Spain

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THE MYSTERIOUS RUINED VILLAGE and we avoid the gust of windRelocating to the southern lee of La Gomera provides essential shelter from strong northerly gale winds.22. feb. 2026

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Iron Fist is out of commission, we're avoiding the worst...A 20 mm snubber shackle snaps overnight at Pasito Blanco while the anchor holds firm.15. feb. 2026 · off the coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

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THE NEW TEAM MEMBERSAn ETAC 38 crew conducts coastal shakedown sails and anchor testing near Gran Canaria before an Atlantic crossing.8. feb. 2026 · La Orotava, Spain

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SHE STOPS THE TRIPA solo sailor returns to his ETAC 38 in Las Palmas after a crew member departs the voyage.1. feb. 2026 · Las Palmas, Spain

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WE WERE LUCKYA steel sailboat crew manages heavy weather, salt corrosion, and chain locker flooding while transiting the Canaries.25. jan. 2026 · Arona, Spain

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We turn around and I build an AquascopeA sailor builds a DIY aquascope from PVC pipe and plexiglass to inspect anchors without diving.18. jan. 2026 · Valle Gran Rey, Spain

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I DIDN'T THINK I'D SEE THAT...A crew explores the mountainous terrain and ports of La Gomera while cruising on an Etap 38i.11. jan. 2026 · La Gomera, Canary Islands

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ANCHOR FOB VS CQR: I'M SWITCHING (this is the right one ;)A sailor swaps a CQR plow for a FOB HP flat anchor to compare holding in sand.4. jan. 2026 · Fatu Hiva, France

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GREAT FISHING IN LA GOMERAA catamaran crew preserves an 8-kilogram mahi-mahi catch in glass jars while anchored in La Gomera.28. des. 2025 · Arona, Spain

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THE ANCHOR IS DRAGGING ⚓A catamaran crew relocates to avoid 45-knot winds, demonstrating anchor setting techniques in sandy, deep-water anchorages.21. des. 2025 · South coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

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FROM ANCHORAGE TO ANCHORAGE, IT'S DISCOVERYSix nights at anchor with marina shower access costs €17, diesel €1.19 per liter.14. des. 2025

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BETWEEN MADEIRA AND GRAN CANARIAAn ETAC 38 runs 248 miles from Funchal to Las Palmas ahead of a 35-knot squall, replacing a failed inverter to power Starlink.7. des. 2025 · Funchal, Portugal

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MADEIRA: TOURIST ISLANDThe crew repairs torn sails by hand and restocks provisions after a rough passage to Funchal, Madeira.30. nov. 2025 · São Vicente, Portugal

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MADEIRA: SAILING FROM 0 TO 35 KNOTSAn unforecast 35-knot squall tears the staysail head and rips the genoa on passage to Madeira.23. nov. 2025 · São Vicente, Portugal

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HURRICANE GABRIEL OVER THE AZORES: FLEEING SOUTHAn Etac 38 crew flees the Azores for Madeira to avoid Hurricane Gabriel after late-season depressions intensify.16. nov. 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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CRAZY TRICKS IN SÃO MIGUELThe crew of an Etap 38i performs mast maintenance and tests geothermal cooking methods on São Miguel.9. nov. 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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WHAT TO SEE IN SÃO MIGUEL?São Miguel Island features free public infrastructure, including maintained barbecue sites and scenic viewpoints called Miradouros.2. nov. 2025 · Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

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SAO MIGUEL THE GREEN ISLAND and the cry of the PuffinA sailboat anchors in 6 meters of sand off the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo.26. okt. 2025 · Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

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SÃO MIGUEL ISLAND AZORESAn Etap 38i navigates 50 miles from Santa Maria to Vila Franca do Campo in 2.5-meter swells.19. okt. 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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THE 4 MOST BEAUTIFUL SITES OF SANTA MARIA IN THE AZORESThe Barreiro da Faneca on Santa Maria features a unique, arid landscape of red volcanic clay and ash.12. okt. 2025 · Vila do Porto, Portugal

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MAGNIFICENT SITE... BUT POLLUTED BY PLASTICThe crew of an Etap 38i provisions in the Azores and explores the hiking trails of Santa Maria.5. okt. 2025

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CROSSING REPORTAn Etac 38 crew navigates a 14-day passage from Vigo to Santa Maria during extended calm conditions.28. sep. 2025 · Vila do Porto, Portugal

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SANTA MARIA ISLAND AZORESA 14-day passage to Santa Maria, Azores, highlights the importance of sail balance for autopilot efficiency.21. sep. 2025 · Almagreira, Portugal

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BETWEEN LIGHTS AND GUSTSA crew sailing between the Azores and Spain manages heavy-weather squalls and persistent light-wind conditions using AIS.14. sep. 2025

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HEADING FOR THE AZORES: the first days of sailingA crew sails from Vigo to the Azores, managing light winds, heavy fog, and unexpected gusty conditions.7. sep. 2025 · Vigo, Spain

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ELECTRIC MARINE TOILET OUT OF ORDERThe crew of *Odin* clears severe calcium buildup from their marine toilet plumbing while cruising near Vigo.31. aug. 2025 · Cangas de Morrazo, Spain

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DIY SAILING ANCHORINGThe crew of *Odin* spends 21 days in Ribeira, Spain, performing DIY upholstery and hull maintenance.24. aug. 2025 · Ribadeo, Spain

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NEW DINGHYThe crew installs a Seatech Pro Adventure 240 aluminum-hull dinghy and retractable transom wheels while docked in Spain.10. aug. 2025 · Madrid, Spain

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OUTBOARD MOTOR BREAKDOWN AND STRONG WINDSThe sailboat *Odin* encounters 25-knot gusts and outboard motor failure while transiting the coast near Cap Finistère.3. aug. 2025 · Corcubión, Spain

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THE DINGHY IS OUT OF ORDER: IT'S A PAINA sailor struggles with a delaminating inflatable dinghy floor while planning a transition to a rigid model.27. juli 2025

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CORUÑA, ANCHORAGE AND THE SMART BUCKETAn Etap 38i crew uses a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter for reliable anchor watch in Porto de Corme, Spain.20. juli 2025

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40 KNOTS: WE ARE FLEEING TOWARDS A CORUÑAA crew relocates to A Coruña to avoid a 40-knot gale while preparing for offshore passage planning.13. juli 2025 · Cedeira, Spain

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ROCKY SAILINGA cruising couple navigates the Spanish coast from Gijón to Cedeira while managing light winds and swells.6. juli 2025 · Gijón, Spain

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BETA MARINE 50HP ENGINEAn Etap 38i owner performs a 50-hour break-in service on a Beta Marine 50H engine in Santander.29. juni 2025

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DISCOVERING BILBAOThe crew of an ETAC 38 performs maintenance and navigates coastal Spain between Bilbao and Laredo.22. juni 2025

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THE BIG FUNNY FUNNYA 10-ton sailboat struggles with light-wind performance and steering stiffness during a passage to Bilbao.15. juni 2025 · Santurtzi, Spain

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DEPARTURE FOR BILBAOAn Etap 38i crosses the Bay of Biscay while managing heavy loads, seasickness, and light-wind performance issues.8. juni 2025

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FINAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE DEPARTUREThe crew of the sailboat Odin prepares for a 200-nautical-mile passage by installing water tanks and provisions.1. juni 2025

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LAST WORK BEFORE THE BIG DEPARTUREThe owner of the sailboat Odin installs a custom steel chain gutter and water tank support bracket.11. mai 2025 · La Rochelle, France

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