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· 07/2026

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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.13/09/2026

Publicado13/09/2026

Duração29:19

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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.30/08/2026

Publicado30/08/2026

Duração28:50

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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.10/08/2026

Publicado10/08/2026

Duração55:17

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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.26/07/2026

Publicado26/07/2026

Duração21:45

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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.19/07/2026 · Saint Petersburg, United States

Publicado19/07/2026

Duração48:23

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LocalizaçãoSaint Petersburg, United States

Finally... Something Went Right!!Nick and Em apply TotalBoat Spartan antifouling paint to their boat after extensive hull sanding and prep.12/07/2026

Publicado12/07/2026

Duração16:51

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Real time update 7.8.2026 (and it's not great.)8/07/2026

Publicado8/07/2026

Duração12:52

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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.28/06/2026

Publicado28/06/2026

Duração21:06

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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.21/06/2026

Publicado21/06/2026

Duração1:14:24

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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.14/06/2026

Publicado14/06/2026

Duração18:13

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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.7/06/2026

Publicado7/06/2026

Duração27:13

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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.31/05/2026

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração26:57

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Real Time Update May, 27th 202626/05/2026

Publicado26/05/2026

Duração10:14

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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.24/05/2026 · Martin County, United States

Publicado24/05/2026

Duração18:16

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LocalizaçãoMartin County, United States

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.17/05/2026 · Stuart, United States

Publicado17/05/2026

Duração18:48

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LocalizaçãoStuart, United States

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.10/05/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado10/05/2026

Duração24:11

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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.3/05/2026 · Martin County, United States

Publicado3/05/2026

Duração28:32

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LocalizaçãoMartin County, United States

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.26/04/2026 · Monroe County, United States

Publicado26/04/2026

Duração25:02

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LocalizaçãoMonroe County, United States

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.19/04/2026 · Monroe County, United States

Publicado19/04/2026

Duração23:23

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LocalizaçãoMonroe County, United States

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.12/04/2026 · Florida, United States

Publicado12/04/2026

Duração17:50

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LocalizaçãoFlorida, United States

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.6/04/2026 · Saint Petersburg, United States

Publicado6/04/2026

Duração22:28

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LocalizaçãoSaint Petersburg, United States

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.29/03/2026

Publicado29/03/2026

Duração24:06

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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.22/03/2026 · Saint Petersburg, United States

Publicado22/03/2026

Duração16:51

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LocalizaçãoSaint Petersburg, United States

We bought a sailboat!Nick and Emma purchase a 1995 Island Packet 40 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, for future ocean cruising.15/03/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado15/03/2026

Duração12:12

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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.8/03/2026 · San Diego, United States

Publicado8/03/2026

Duração19:08

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LocalizaçãoSan Diego, United States

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.1/03/2026 · Pearl City, United States

Publicado1/03/2026

Duração9:26

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LocalizaçãoPearl City, United States

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.17/12/2025 · Waiale‘e, United States

Publicado17/12/2025

Duração17:11

Visualizações861

LocalizaçãoWaiale‘e, United States

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.7/11/2025

Publicado7/11/2025

Duração16:54

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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.20/10/2025 · Pearl City, United States

Publicado20/10/2025

Duração2:31

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LocalizaçãoPearl City, United States

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.7/10/2025

Publicado7/10/2025

Duração7:09

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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.30/08/2025 · Cannon Beach, United States

Publicado30/08/2025

Duração9:33

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LocalizaçãoCannon Beach, United States

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.26/07/2025 · Waiale‘e, United States

Publicado26/07/2025

Duração9:00

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LocalizaçãoWaiale‘e, United States

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.11/05/2025 · Honolulu County, United States

Publicado11/05/2025

Duração15:50

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LocalizaçãoHonolulu County, United States

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.27/04/2025 · Waiale‘e, United States

Publicado27/04/2025

Duração10:16

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LocalizaçãoWaiale‘e, United States

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.12/04/2025 · Hawaiʻi County, United States

Publicado12/04/2025

Duração36:06

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LocalizaçãoHawaiʻi County, United States

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.5/04/2025 · San Diego, United States

Publicado5/04/2025

Duração12:04

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LocalizaçãoSan Diego, United States

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.24/12/2024 · Yarmouth, United States

Publicado24/12/2024

Duração15:38

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LocalizaçãoYarmouth, United States

Our First Wildlife Photography Trip: Yellowstone Grizzlies!Nick and Em use a 200–600mm lens and 2X teleconverter to photograph grizzly bears near Yellowstone.17/12/2024 · Park County, United States

Publicado17/12/2024

Duração16:18

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LocalizaçãoPark County, United States

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.8/12/2024

Publicado8/12/2024

Duração9:14

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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.1/12/2024 · Klamath County, United States

Publicado1/12/2024

Duração11:40

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoKlamath 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.24/11/2024

Publicado24/11/2024

Duração13:52

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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.6/10/2024

Publicado6/10/2024

Duração8:01

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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.15/09/2024 · Jefferson County, United States

Publicado15/09/2024

Duração10:29

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LocalizaçãoJefferson 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.8/09/2024 · Pierce County, United States

Publicado8/09/2024

Duração9:34

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LocalizaçãoPierce County, United States

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.1/09/2024 · Tulare County, United States

Publicado1/09/2024

Duração8:34

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LocalizaçãoTulare County, United States

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