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⛵️ We are the Meders, a family of five: Rocio and Herman, twins Valter and Günter (14), and Bruno (10), the youngest. We sold our house in Patagonia in 2017 to fulfill our dream of living life while sailing. That’s how Kira-kira came into our lives—a 36-foot steel Van de Stadt Seal with which we have already completed three trips around Brazil and are now sailing north. We welcome you to our chann…

Tulum, Mexico· 09/2026

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⭐ WHEN NOTHING HAPPENS... THINGS ARE STILL HAPPENING ⛵ | Life on boardThe crew of the 36-foot steel Kira Kira installs custom Sunbrella-wrapped spreader covers while at anchor.3/09/2026 · Tulum, Mexico

Publicado3/09/2026

Duração12:12

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LocalizaçãoTulum, Mexico

💥 THE WATER PUMP BLEW! | We got the boat ready to stop... and WE WENT SAILING AGAIN ⛵The crew of the Kira Kira replaces a Yanmar freshwater pump and fabricates a custom engine gasket.20/08/2026

Publicado20/08/2026

Duração17:23

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60-KNOT GALE | Are we prepared? 😰⛵The crew of the 36-ft steel *Kira Kira* relocates to ride out a 60-knot gale in Brazil.13/08/2026 · Río de la Plata

Publicado13/08/2026

Duração17:36

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🔋 GOODBYE AGM! We installed LITHIUM BATTERIES... and the engine started giving us trouble again 😬The 36-ft sailboat *Kira Kira* upgrades to a lithium battery system while troubleshooting a failing freshwater pump.1/08/2026 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado1/08/2026

Duração24:47

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LocalizaçãoOcéano Atlántico

⛵️After several months, we went out to test the boat and because of a simple bag we practiced towing #22The 36-ft steel sailboat *Kira Kira* requires a 10-mile tow to Paraty after a plastic bag failure.23/07/2026 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado23/07/2026

Duração17:55

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⛵️ A new TRAIL leads us to a DESERTED beach and we enjoy the white sands of LOPES MENDESThe crew of Kira Kira navigates Ilha Grande, Brazil, seeking protected anchorages during shifting wind and surf.11/01/2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publicado11/01/2026

Duração11:26

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We're starting the year🎉 and there are new CHALLENGES coming up on the KIRA-KIRA! #20 PARTIES in ILHA GRANDE 🥂The Meder family marks Christmas, two birthdays, and New Year's anchored at Ilha Grande's Saco do Seu.3/01/2026 · Abraão, Brazil

Publicado3/01/2026

Duração11:33

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#19 This last week went by very fast // first part of a summary and NEW PROJECTS are comingThe Meder family careened their 36-ft steel boat at Portobello to apply antifouling paint at low tide.20/12/2025 · Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Publicado20/12/2025

Duração8:53

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⛵️ BUCEAMOS con una tortuga, NAVEGAMOS y nos encontramos con amigos en ILHA GRANDE #18 An expired life raft deployed at Ilha Grande delaminated in minutes, confirming safety-gear expiry dates matter.13/12/2025 · Océano Atlántico

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WE TOW a friend's boat and get ready for December, which IS COMING WITH EVERYTHING #17 SAILBOAT KIRA-KIRATowing a 45-foot sailboat through a shallow, buoy-dense anchorage demands knowing the towed vessel's draft.6/12/2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado6/12/2025

Duração11:42

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KIRA-KIRA//LIVING ABOARD? in this episode we tell you why we CHOSE this LIFESTYLE #16A failed water pump traced to a cheap micro-switch, not the pump — carry spares aboard.29/11/2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado29/11/2025

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⛵️ SAILING // we're heading from PARATY to ILHA GRANDE PARADISIACAL anchorages #15 ⚓️Sail-only mooring stern-to a dock at Mamanguá, with a disabled windlass and no motor.22/11/2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado22/11/2025

Duração16:28

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⛵️ WE REPAIR the boat's hull with UNDERWATER EPOXY and the damage from the STORM #14 // KIRA-KIRAThe crew of the *Kira Kira* used an underwater epoxy putty to repair hull damage while at anchor.15/11/2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado15/11/2025

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HOMESCHOOLING // KIRA-KIRA pros and cons of studying ON BOARD and we prepare for the STORM ⚓️The crew swaps anchor chain ends and isolates the windlass to mitigate corrosion on a steel boat.8/11/2025 · Océano Atlántico

Publicado8/11/2025

Duração12:36

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⛵️ WE DISCOVER the RUINS of a FORT and climb the MAST to continue SAILING| KIRA-KIRA #12The crew of the Kira-Kira replaces a missing masthead cotter pin while anchored near Paraty, Brazil.1/11/2025 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publicado1/11/2025

Duração13:40

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⚓️ Everything was going well until a GUST OF WIND broke the ANCHOR loose during the OIL CHANGE #11The crew of the Van de Stadt Seal *Kira Kira* drags anchor while performing an engine service.25/10/2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado25/10/2025

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⚓️KIRA-KIRA/ WE EXPLORE PARADISE corners of the COSTA VERDE that can only be reached by SAILING ⛵️The crew of the 36-foot Van de Stadt Seal *Kira Kira* explores the Costa Verde region of Brazil.18/10/2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado18/10/2025

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KIRA-KIRA #9 ⛵️ RAIN//the creek dries up in VAGABUNDOS| where to get gas in PARATY?The crew of the Van de Stadt Seal *Kira-Kira* manages water shortages and propeller maintenance while anchored near Paraty.11/10/2025 · Paraty, Brazil

Publicado11/10/2025

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⚓️PARATY/ We anchored at VAGABUNDOS beach and look for adventures in the ILHA GRANDE BAY| KIRA-KIRA#8The crew of the 36-foot Van de Stadt Seal *Kira Kira* anchors in Ilha Grande, Brazil.4/10/2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado4/10/2025

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WE SAIL from CARAVELAS to ILHA GRANDE ⛵️ KIRA-KIRA 🌊 #7The crew of the Van de Stadt Seal Kira-Kira repairs a leaking water pump using improvised materials.27/09/2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado27/09/2025

Duração9:58

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⛵️ KIRA-KIRA// ABROLHOS among CORALS and WHALES 🐳The Kirakira crew navigates the shallow, rock-strewn bar at Santo André before reaching the Abrolhos archipelago.17/08/2025 · Caravelas, Brazil

Publicado17/08/2025

Duração17:53

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LocalizaçãoCaravelas, Brazil

KIRA-KIRA#5 ⛵️ Sailing towards the paperwork in SALVADOR BAHIA 🌞The Kira Kira crew completes immigration paperwork at the SAC office in Salvador, Bahia.12/07/2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado12/07/2025

Duração8:29

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⛵️ SAILING AND LIVING ON THE KIRA-KIRA / the 🌞 came out and the June parties beganThe crew of the steel Van de Stadt Seal Kira Kira gifts their radar reflector before reaching Itaparica.28/06/2025

Publicado28/06/2025

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⛵️ KIRA-KIRA | EVALUATIONS | Distance learning 📚 BAD WEATHER HAS ARRIVED ⛈️The crew of Kira Kira seeks shelter in Loreto to ride out a 30-knot cold front.16/06/2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado16/06/2025

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⛵️ KIRA-KIRA ANCHORING IN THE BAY | Surprises at ANCHOR ⚓️ THE BOAT DRAGS!The crew of the Kira-Kira overhauls their electric windlass after experiencing multiple anchoring failures in Brazilian currents.7/06/2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado7/06/2025

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🌞KIRA-KIRA | ⛵️ We sail the BAHIA DE TODOS LOS SANTOS first episode ⚓️#sailing #sailingfamilyThe crew of the steel sailboat Kira Kira uses a nylon rode to prevent galvanic corrosion while anchoring.31/05/2025 · Nova Nazaré, Brazil

Publicado31/05/2025

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