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· 10/2026

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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.14/10/2026 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publicado14/10/2026

Duração27:55

Visualizações18K

LocalizaçãoSabah, 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.28/09/2026 · Brunei

Publicado28/09/2026

Duração30:01

Visualizações22K

LocalizaçãoBrunei

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.17/09/2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publicado17/09/2026

Duração32:16

Visualizações15K

LocalizaçãoKuching, 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.10/09/2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publicado10/09/2026

Duração34:31

Visualizações15K

LocalizaçãoKuching, 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.17/08/2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publicado17/08/2026

Duração23:44

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoRiau 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.31/07/2026 · Tarempa TImur, Indonesia

Publicado31/07/2026

Duração19:14

Visualizações18K

LocalizaçãoTarempa 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.22/07/2026 · Tioman, Malaysia

Publicado22/07/2026

Duração44:18

Visualizações40K

LocalizaçãoTioman, 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.8/07/2026 · Selangor, Malaysia

Publicado8/07/2026

Duração34:45

Visualizações15K

LocalizaçãoSelangor, 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.16/06/2026 · Teluk Nipah, Malaysia

Publicado16/06/2026

Duração40:07

Visualizações90K

LocalizaçãoTeluk 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.1/06/2026 · Strait of Malacca, off the coast of Malaysia

Publicado1/06/2026

Duração25:43

Visualizações13K

LocalizaçãoStrait 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.8/05/2026 · Mata Ayer, Malaysia

Publicado8/05/2026

Duração25:24

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoMata 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.10/04/2026 · Andaman Sea, between Phuket and Langkawi

Publicado10/04/2026

Duração21:50

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoAndaman 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.6/04/2026 · Andaman Sea, between the Andaman Islands and Langkawi

Publicado6/04/2026

Duração20:19

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoAndaman 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.27/03/2026 · Button Islands, Andaman Islands, India

Publicado27/03/2026

Duração37:59

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoButton 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.23/03/2026 · Govind Nagar, India

Publicado23/03/2026

Duração27:26

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoGovind 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.14/02/2026 · North and Middle Andaman, India

Publicado14/02/2026

Duração28:40

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoNorth 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.6/02/2026 · Patong, Thailand

Publicado6/02/2026

Duração21:37

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoPatong, Thailand

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.28/01/2026

Publicado28/01/2026

Duração19:44

Visualizações6K

Disappointing beach but not so disappointing underwater exploration!Shark Point between Koh Phi Phi and Phuket delivers purple soft corals rated 10 out of 10.13/12/2025 · Koh

Publicado13/12/2025

Duração29:17

Visualizações7K

LocalizaçãoKoh

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.6/12/2025 · Andaman Sea

Publicado6/12/2025

Duração28:07

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoAndaman Sea

Bumpy ride to Koh Lipe!A squall near Koh Lipe pushes both engines to full power while the boat briefly goes backwards.30/11/2025 · Kampung Bukit Lembu, Malaysia

Publicado30/11/2025

Duração40:52

Visualizações12K

LocalizaçãoKampung Bukit Lembu, Malaysia

Sailing to Alor Setar and meeting James!First scuba dives near Langkawi reveal a sea snake and shark but degraded coral.25/11/2025 · Kampong Berjaya, Malaysia

Publicado25/11/2025

Duração30:43

Visualizações12K

LocalizaçãoKampong 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.9/11/2025

Publicado9/11/2025

Duração40:26

Visualizações9K

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.1/11/2025 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publicado1/11/2025

Duração29:47

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoKuah, 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.26/10/2025 · Thailand

Publicado26/10/2025

Duração22:55

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoThailand

Exploring Ko Libong - Sailing Thailands Hidden IslandsAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam navigate Ko Libong and manage engine throttle issues while sailing through Thailand.17/10/2025 · Baan Maphrao, Thailand

Publicado17/10/2025

Duração20:44

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoBaan 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.10/10/2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publicado10/10/2025

Duração40:46

Visualizações18K

LocalizaçãoPhuket 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.3/10/2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publicado3/10/2025

Duração17:02

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoPhuket 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.20/09/2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publicado20/09/2025

Duração24:39

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoRawai, Thailand

Doing electrical work and eating thingsAnn-Elin Synnes repairs a mast-mounted wind sensor and attempts to seal leaking windows in Phuket, Thailand.12/09/2025

Publicado12/09/2025

Duração18:40

Visualizações7K

A thousand monkeys and some more boat projectsThe crew prepares for launch in Phuket by completing mast wiring, hatch repairs, and outboard motor maintenance.6/09/2025

Publicado6/09/2025

Duração25:12

Visualizações8K

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.30/08/2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publicado30/08/2025

Duração18:58

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Boat projects and biggest spider everThe crew replaces leaking hatch windows using Sikaflex and foam tape spacers while maintaining their boat.23/08/2025

Publicado23/08/2025

Duração26:20

Visualizações12K

Hauling out! 😱 ..and flexing windows 💪The crew reseals leaking boat windows with Sika-flex after removing old sealant and applying necessary primer.16/08/2025

Publicado16/08/2025

Duração23:36

Visualizações24K

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.9/08/2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publicado9/08/2025

Duração25:17

Visualizações30K

LocalizaçãoRawai, Thailand

Awesome snorkeling spot and sailing to Chalong pierThe crew prepares for a passage to Malaysia by replacing rigging and cleaning the boat in Phuket.31/07/2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publicado31/07/2025

Duração25:20

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoRawai, Thailand

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.25/07/2025

Publicado25/07/2025

Duração28:40

Visualizações14K

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.18/07/2025

Publicado18/07/2025

Duração40:12

Visualizações28K

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.10/07/2025

Publicado10/07/2025

Duração28:34

Visualizações19K

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.18/05/2025 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Publicado18/05/2025

Duração20:28

Visualizações33K

LocalizaçãoAmsterdam, 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.10/05/2025 · Jayuya, United States

Publicado10/05/2025

Duração13:31

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoJayuya, United States

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.6/04/2025 · Culebra, United States

Publicado6/04/2025

Duração13:34

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoCulebra, 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.30/03/2025 · San Juan, United States

Publicado30/03/2025

Duração11:56

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoSan 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.23/03/2025 · Toa Baja, United States

Publicado23/03/2025

Duração18:55

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoToa 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.16/03/2025 · Toa Baja, United States

Publicado16/03/2025

Duração27:05

Visualizações7K

LocalizaçãoToa 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.22/02/2025 · Naguabo, United States

Publicado22/02/2025

Duração18:26

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoNaguabo, 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.10/02/2025 · Lindesnes, Norway

Publicado10/02/2025

Duração12:51

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoLindesnes, Norway

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.26/01/2025 · Evje, Norway

Publicado26/01/2025

Duração9:00

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoEvje, Norway

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.24/11/2024

Publicado24/11/2024

Duração15:56

Visualizações3K

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.9/11/2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

Publicado9/11/2024

Duração11:00

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoKristiansand, 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.2/11/2024 · Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Spain

Publicado2/11/2024

Duração23:47

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoSanta 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.26/10/2024 · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Publicado26/10/2024

Duração25:36

Visualizações16K

LocalizaçãoSanta 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.13/10/2024 · Kristiansand, Norway

Publicado13/10/2024

Duração10:28

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoKristiansand, 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.28/09/2024

Publicado28/09/2024

Duração11:23

Visualizações4K

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.21/09/2024 · Marrakesh, Morocco

Publicado21/09/2024

Duração16:43

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoMarrakesh, Morocco

Moroccan adventures! Rabat and CasablancaAnn-Elin Synnes and Sam navigate Rabat and Casablanca while attempting to source a replacement autopilot unit.14/09/2024 · Rabat, Morocco

Publicado14/09/2024

Duração17:16

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoRabat, 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.7/09/2024 · Rabat, Morocco

Publicado7/09/2024

Duração21:11

Visualizações12K

LocalizaçãoRabat, Morocco

First stop in Morocco - Tangier!Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam prepare to sail from Tangier to Rabat after clearing out of the marina.31/08/2024 · Tangier, Morocco

Publicado31/08/2024

Duração12:22

Visualizações13K

LocalizaçãoTangier, 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.24/08/2024 · Strait of Gibraltar

Publicado24/08/2024

Duração17:01

Visualizações19K

LocalizaçãoStrait 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.17/08/2024 · Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Publicado17/08/2024

Duração22:40

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoGibraltar, Gibraltar

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