Sail Vessel Khalifa

We are a family living a dream: sailing around the world on a 38-foot sailboat. I am Adriano, the captain and commander of the vessel. Beside me are my wife, Denise, and our little adventurer, 3-year-old Alexandre. Together, we swapped our routine on land for a life full of challenges, discoveries, incredible landscapes, and unforgettable moments at sea. We created this channel to document every s…

Curaçao· 08/2026

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#63 WE RODE A SCOOTER AROUND CURAÇAO AND PICKED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH!The crew of the sailboat *Califa* manages 46-knot gusts while anchored in the high winds of Curaçao.30/08/2026 · Curaçao

Publicado30/08/2026

Duração37:40

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LocalizaçãoCuraçao

#62 EXPLORING CURAÇAO 🇨🇼 and we installed the long-awaited washing machine!Califa's new 3 kg washing machine installs in two days and draws just 2 amp-hours per cycle on solar power.23/08/2026 · Curaçao

Publicado23/08/2026

Duração51:31

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LocalizaçãoCuraçao

#61 WE LEFT PUERTO RICO BEHIND! A Difficult Crossing Towards CuraçaoThe *Califa* crew navigates 28-knot squalls and uses the CBP app to clear customs in Curaçao.9/08/2026 · Cabo Rojo, United States

Publicado9/08/2026

Duração35:21

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LocalizaçãoCabo Rojo, United States

#60 Hurricane Season is coming! We need to leave the BahamasThe crew of the catamaran *Califa* manages lithium battery charging and engine maintenance during a Caribbean passage.26/07/2026 · Turks and Caicos

Publicado26/07/2026

Duração45:31

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LocalizaçãoTurks and Caicos

#59 Arriving in Long Island, Our Engine Stopped! What Now?The crew of *Califa* services their SB60 sail drive and bleeds the cooling system before a passage.19/07/2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado19/07/2026

Duração46:02

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LocalizaçãoExuma, Bahamas

#58 THE 007 LOCATION IS REAL! We Dove into the Most Famous Cave in the Bahamas.The crew of the sailboat *Califa* performs windlass maintenance and explores the *Thunderball* cave in the Exumas.11/07/2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado11/07/2026

Duração30:24

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LocalizaçãoExuma, Bahamas

#57 Exploring Shroud Cay: The Bahamas' Hidden ParadiseRemote helm control from the bow aids coral-head navigation on approach to Shroud Cay, Exumas.28/06/2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado28/06/2026

Duração28:46

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#56 Captain's Birthday in the Bahamas!Adriano routes around the Baxiu bank to reach the Exumas for his 40th birthday.21/06/2026 · Leaving Bimini, Bahamas

Publicado21/06/2026

Duração33:28

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LocalizaçãoLeaving Bimini, Bahamas

#55 The season has begun in the Bahamas! 🇧🇸 Exploring BiminiCruising in Bimini requires carrying a VHF radio in the dinghy to prevent drifting into the Gulf Stream.14/06/2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Publicado14/06/2026

Duração29:15

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LocalizaçãoBimini, Bahamas

#54 NO ENGINE in the Gulf Stream 😱 | We made it to Bimini the hard way!Engine failure mid-Gulf Stream traced to seven-month-old biodiesel residue blocking the entire fuel line.7/06/2026 · Bimini, Bahamas

Publicado7/06/2026

Duração25:43

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LocalizaçãoBimini, Bahamas

#53 Leaving the USA for the Bahamas! ⛵The crew provisions for an 8-month Bahamas voyage while navigating U.S. customs and Gulf Stream weather.31/05/2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração37:00

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LocalizaçãoFort Lauderdale, Florida

#52 OUR NEW ENGINE ARRIVED! But the boat escaped!The crew upgrades to a 9.9-horsepower Yamaha outboard and waterproofs their canvas enclosure before Bahamas-bound passages.23/05/2026 · United States

Publicado23/05/2026

Duração25:01

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LocalizaçãoUnited States

#51 We redid the entire power steering system on the Khalifa!A 38-foot sailboat owner replaces the hydraulic steering pump and autopilot drive to resolve actuator seal leaks.16/05/2026

Publicado16/05/2026

Duração27:20

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#50 WE CHANGED THE CHARTPLOTTER... AND THE AIS STOPPED!Integrating NMEA 0183 devices into an NMEA 2000 network requires a gateway and correct common ground wiring.12/05/2026

Publicado12/05/2026

Duração30:51

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#49 WE INSTALLED A NEW WINCH ON THE SAILBOAT + MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ON BOARD!Establishing a common negative bus between lithium and lead-acid battery banks resolved windlass control switch failures.2/05/2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Publicado2/05/2026

Duração36:50

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LocalizaçãoFort Lauderdale, Florida

#48 We bought a 1 kg anchor for a 100 kg boat! ⚓A Hunter Marine 36 owner upgrades to a lithium battery bank to support high-draw Starlink power requirements.26/04/2026 · Pompano Beach, Florida

Publicado26/04/2026

Duração37:07

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LocalizaçãoPompano Beach, Florida

#47 Investments to improve our life aboard!A 38-foot sailboat owner stocks critical engine and watermaker spares to prepare for a planned circumnavigation.19/04/2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Publicado19/04/2026

Duração37:00

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LocalizaçãoRio de Janeiro, Brazil

#46 Life Aboard in Florida: The Laws Every Sailor Should KnowA 38-foot sailboat crew navigates Florida bridge schedules and anchoring limits while troubleshooting a failing windlass.12/04/2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Publicado12/04/2026

Duração43:01

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LocalizaçãoFort Lauderdale, United States

#45 We bought a new Dinghy and went to the biggest nautical event in the world!A 38-foot sailboat crew manages logistics, dinghy limitations, and power systems while anchored in Fort Lauderdale.5/04/2026 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

Publicado5/04/2026

Duração39:41

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LocalizaçãoFort Lauderdale, United States

#44 Sailboat Upgrade! LITHIUM Batteries Changed Our Life Aboard ⚡⛵A 38-foot sailboat upgrades to a 900Ah lithium bank using Victron busbars to improve energy capacity.29/03/2026 · Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Publicado29/03/2026

Duração29:53

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LocalizaçãoMiami, Fort Lauderdale

#43 The REAL arrival in the United States 🇺🇸 (Immigration, cold and rush)The crew completes US customs, installs 900Ah of lithium batteries, and repairs a faulty anchor windlass motor.22/03/2026 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Publicado22/03/2026

Duração32:23

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LocalizaçãoFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

#42 18 DAYS AT SEA: We finally arrived in the United States by sailboat! ⛵🇺🇸A 38-foot sailboat navigates shallow Bahamian waters and the Gulf Stream during a transit to Florida.14/03/2026 · United States

Publicado14/03/2026

Duração55:44

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LocalizaçãoUnited States

#41 Crossing from Mayaguana to Highborne Cay: BAHAMASA 38-foot sailboat crew times a high-tide arrival at Highborne Cay to navigate a narrow, shallow pass.7/03/2026 · Exuma, Bahamas

Publicado7/03/2026

Duração38:13

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LocalizaçãoExuma, Bahamas

#40 From the Caribbean to Florida: We Changed Route Mid-CrossingA 38-foot sailboat navigates the high-pressure Mona Passage while dealing with aggressive customs officials in the Dominican Republic.28/02/2026 · in the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Publicado28/02/2026

Duração47:00

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Localizaçãoin the Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

#39 3,000 km crossing from the Caribbean to Florida for maintenance!A 38-foot sailboat transits from Martinique to Florida, experiencing a reel failure and managing fuel consumption.22/02/2026 · Fort-de-France, France

Publicado22/02/2026

Duração55:47

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LocalizaçãoFort-de-France, France

#38 Countdown in Martinique: we've started preparations to sail to another country ⛵🌍Khalifa's crew scrubs the hull and provisions in Martinique before a three-day passage to Puerto Rico.14/02/2026 · Martinique

Publicado14/02/2026

Duração37:18

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#37 Khalifa's Tow Truck FixedAdriano repairs a loose anchor windlass by drilling new mounting holes and installing four fresh studs.7/02/2026

Publicado7/02/2026

Duração29:41

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#36 We arrived in Martinique | Christmas preparations on board ⛵🎄A 38-foot sailboat crew manages water production, windlass repairs, and holiday provisioning while transiting to Martinique.1/02/2026 · Le Lamentin, France

Publicado1/02/2026

Duração44:33

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LocalizaçãoLe Lamentin, France

#35 Incredible Crossing Grenada to MartiniqueThe crew bypasses a leaking boiler relief valve to maintain freshwater pressure during a Caribbean passage.24/01/2026 · Choiseul, Saint Lucia

Publicado24/01/2026

Duração51:04

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LocalizaçãoChoiseul, Saint Lucia

#34 Alexandre's first birthday on board!Califa beats from Grenada to Cariacou in 28-knot gusts against the Guiana Current.17/01/2026 · River Road, Grenada

Publicado17/01/2026

Duração47:26

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LocalizaçãoRiver Road, Grenada

#33 We were fishing… and a shark stole our fish!Air in Khalifa's freshwater accumulator kills the Schenker watermaker; Adriano restores it with a full flush-and-repressurize sequence in Prickly Bay.15/01/2026 · Grenada, Caribbean

Publicado15/01/2026

Duração41:59

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LocalizaçãoGrenada, Caribbean

#32 Producing our own water in the Caribbean! 💧⛵️A 38-foot sailboat gains water independence by installing a 30-liter-per-hour Schenker Zen 30 watermaker.3/01/2026 · Caribbean

Publicado3/01/2026

Duração40:29

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LocalizaçãoCaribbean

#31 Crossing to Grenada: storm, fish and life on board in the CaribbeanA 30-knot squall forces a 180-degree turn during an 83-mile Tobago-to-Grenada crossing.27/12/2025 · Caribbean Sea, en route from Tobago to Grenada

Publicado27/12/2025

Duração40:55

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LocalizaçãoCaribbean Sea, en route from Tobago to Grenada

#30 Last leg of the Brazil - Caribbean crossingA 38-foot sailboat completes a Caribbean passage while managing diesel-contaminated water and high-current coastal approach conditions.19/12/2025 · Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and the Caribbean

Publicado19/12/2025

Duração1:05:13

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LocalizaçãoAtlantic Ocean, between Brazil and the Caribbean

We set up our APOIA-SECalifa's Apoia-se launch targets R$1,500/month to cover Starlink costs during a round-the-world voyage.19/12/2025

Publicado19/12/2025

Duração6:34

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#29 Strategic Stop in French Guiana | Exploring Île RoyaleMercury carburetor failure strands the crew aboard at Îles du Salut until a remote mechanic talks them through the fix.13/12/2025 · French Guiana, France

Publicado13/12/2025

Duração29:09

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LocalizaçãoFrench Guiana, France

#28 The Longest Journey of Our Lives Part 2 – And the Unforgettable Arrival in French Guiana!MJ 38 crosses from Brazil to French Guiana using a 2.5-knot current and timed arrival to dodge 2.5-meter swells.6/12/2025 · North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brazil

Publicado6/12/2025

Duração55:25

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LocalizaçãoNorth Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brazil

#27 Four Days of Rough Seas! Our Longest Crossing, Heading to the Caribbean!A 38-foot sailboat crew manages wing-on-wing sailing and autopilot strain during a 15-day Atlantic passage.30/11/2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado30/11/2025

Duração1:01:28

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LocalizaçãoNatal, Brazil

#26 Last video in Brazil, the Caribbean awaits us!Khalifa provisions in Natal and departs Brazil within a week, bound for the Caribbean.23/11/2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado23/11/2025

Duração26:22

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#25 Christmas like you've never seen it before: Rodeo, Birthday and Buggy in the Dunes!The crew of the catamaran *Califa* removes their generator for a professional overhaul in Recife, Brazil.2/11/2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado2/11/2025

Duração36:07

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LocalizaçãoNatal, Brazil

#24 We arrived in Natal, RNThe 40-foot sailboat *Califa* anchored in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, after a 40-mile passage from Noronha.24/10/2025 · Natal, Brazil

Publicado24/10/2025

Duração34:19

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LocalizaçãoNatal, Brazil

#23 Exploring NoronhaThe crew of the sailboat *Califa* explores Fernando de Noronha and prepares for a passage to Natal.19/10/2025 · Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Publicado19/10/2025

Duração34:53

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LocalizaçãoFernando de Noronha, Brazil

#22 RECIFE TO NORONHA REGATTA (REFENO 2025)The crew of the Bramador 34 *Califa* uses radar to navigate around a squall during the Refeno regatta.12/10/2025 · Recife, Brazil

Publicado12/10/2025

Duração37:08

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LocalizaçãoRecife, Brazil

#21 Refeno 2025 officially open! Let's sail.Adriano repairs a generator head gasket and cleans the diesel tank aboard *Califa* in Recife, Brazil.5/10/2025 · Recife, Brazil

Publicado5/10/2025

Duração38:44

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LocalizaçãoRecife, Brazil

#20 UNEXPECTED VISITAdriano performs a full engine service on *Califa* at Cabanga Iate Clube to prepare for the Refeno regatta.21/09/2025

Publicado21/09/2025

Duração31:45

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#19 We woke up with the boat floodedA failed pressure accumulator caused interior flooding on a sailboat docked at Yacht Club Cabanga.14/09/2025 · Recife, Brazil

Publicado14/09/2025

Duração27:21

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LocalizaçãoRecife, Brazil

#18 800km crossing from Salvador to RecifeCalifa sails 800 km from Salvador to Recife on 15 hours of fuel, requiring 70% of the passage under sail.7/09/2025 · Indiaroba, Brazil

Publicado7/09/2025

Duração40:07

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LocalizaçãoIndiaroba, Brazil

#17 CROSSING PREPARATIONThe 12-meter sailboat *Califa* completes final maintenance and provisioning in Salvador before a three-day offshore passage.31/08/2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado31/08/2025

Duração36:23

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LocalizaçãoSalvador, Brazil

#16 Exploring Salvador: Pelourinho, Barra Lighthouse and much more!Califa docks at Salvador's Farol da Barra, Pelourinho, and Mercado Modelo before heading to Aratu.17/08/2025 · Salvador, Brazil

Publicado17/08/2025

Duração33:19

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#15 By Sailboat to the Tremembé WaterfallThe crew of *khalifa* navigates the Rio Maraú to reach Cachoeiras de Tremembé before sailing to Salvador.10/08/2025 · Maraú, Brazil

Publicado10/08/2025

Duração31:59

Visualizações1K

LocalizaçãoMaraú, Brazil

#14 Crossing from Ilhéus to Barra Grande 🌊 | Incredible Hike at Low Tide on the Maraú Peninsula 🏝️The *khalifa* anchors in the Baía de Camamu after a 12-hour passage from Ilhéus, Bahia.3/08/2025 · Ilhéus, Brazil

Publicado3/08/2025

Duração35:30

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LocalizaçãoIlhéus, Brazil

#12 Whales in Abrolhos- BAA catamaran crew navigates from Vitória to the Abrolhos Archipelago, utilizing radar to avoid storm cells offshore.20/07/2025

Publicado20/07/2025

Duração1:05:45

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#11 ⛵ The Season in Vitória Has Come to an End – New Horizons Ahead!The crew of the sailboat Califa standardizes fender lines and stocks provisions for a passage from Vitória.13/07/2025

Publicado13/07/2025

Duração37:42

Visualizações1K

#10 The diesel generator saga!The *Califa* crew struggles to repair a diesel generator in Vitória while awaiting new solar panels.6/07/2025

Publicado6/07/2025

Duração44:18

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#9 We're still in Vitória, ESAdriano Borchardt diagnoses a seized Fischer Panda generator starter motor while anchored in Vitória, Brazil.27/06/2025

Publicado27/06/2025

Duração45:34

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#8 We climbed the mountains of Espírito Santo.The crew performs structural welding on their bow fitting in Vitória while awaiting a new North Sails Genoa.21/06/2025 · Vitória, Brazil

Publicado21/06/2025

Duração24:30

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LocalizaçãoVitória, Brazil

#7 Mahi Mahi uma espécie magníficaPlanning a passage from Búzios to Vitória requires analyzing wind, wave, and current data using Windy.8/06/2025

Publicado8/06/2025

Duração45:28

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#6 Dolphins sighted in Arraial do CaboThe 38-ft Veleiro Califa encounters dolphins while navigating confused seas during a passage to Arraial do Cabo.2/06/2025 · Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Publicado2/06/2025

Duração32:49

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoAngra dos Reis, Brazil

#5 Saco do CéuNo technical, navigational, or destination-specific information appears in the video.29/05/2025 · Abraão, Brazil

Publicado29/05/2025

Duração3:29

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LocalizaçãoAbraão, Brazil

#4 Honoring the arrival of the Katoosh brothers.The sailboat *khalifa* anchors at the Angra dos Reis nuclear plant to utilize warm cooling water discharge.25/05/2025 · Ilhabela, Brazil

Publicado25/05/2025

Duração30:50

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LocalizaçãoIlhabela, Brazil

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