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🎉 10,000 subscribers! A surprise to thank you (winners announced)

February 8, 2026 · 15 min · 4K views

Sailboat at sunset, golden light on horizon.

What this video covers

Tom and Anissia, the owners of a 31-foot sailboat, celebrate reaching 10,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel while working in Switzerland to fund their upcoming sailing season.0:01 The couple details the evolution of their production process, noting that they transitioned from filming only scenic highlights with a GoPro to documenting their daily life and challenges.0:49 Over the course of their journey, they have replaced three laptops and six GoPro cameras, citing moisture damage and the lack of waterproof housings as primary causes for equipment failure.3:16 They currently use a Sony ZV-E10 for video production.5:51 To maintain their lifestyle, the pair works 50-hour weeks in Switzerland for three months at a time, balancing these savings with support from Patreon members and donors.6:15 The creators announce winners of a giveaway held to mark their subscriber milestone and confirm plans to continue their voyage, which will reach its tenth year in 2025.11:48

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