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Nika, the sailor behind the long-term project Untie the Lines, is launching a new mini-series titled Roots on Water to document the purchase, transport, and restoration of a 100-year-old canal boat.7:00 After 13 years of solo sailing on her sailboat Carl, Nika sought a vessel that represents stability, connection, and comfort to balance the independence and adventure associated with her offshore lifestyle.2:54 The upcoming series will cover three phases: the search for a canal boat across the Netherlands and Belgium, the logistics of acquiring and moving the chosen vessel, and the planned refit.7:26 Nika intends to focus on metalwork during the restoration, utilizing better access to tools and materials than she had previously.9:18 The series will initially be available exclusively to channel members and patrons to provide financial support for the production and to allow for a flexible, non-linear release schedule.11:27 Once the first phase is complete, the content will be released as a binge-watchable series for the general public.12:37

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