LEAVING Our SAILING CATAMARAN in Search of RAW WILDERNESS in the GALAPAGOS | Harbors Unknown Ep. 82
Is it still possible to find wildlife in its purest form without humankind’s interference? We wanted to find out. So we headed to the Galapagos, the inspiration for Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Upon arrival we learned 70% of the indigenous plant species have been killed, and many animals endangered. We began to wonder if the Galapagos would be the pristine wilderness of our imagination or if we were too late.
BOAT WORK MYSTERIES On Our Sailing Catamaran | Harbors Unknown Ep. 81
Often times when we’re attempting repairs on our boat we feel like detectives working to solve a mystery. In this episode we’re trying to figure out why we lost all our instruments starting with depth and tackle some maintenance that should have been straightforward but leaves us scratching our heads.
TRADING Our SAILING CATAMARAN [Seawind 1600] for a Dugout Canoe in San Blas | Harbors Unknown Ep.80
This week we’re continuing our journey in San Blas, sailing 50 nautical miles east to Mamitupu, reputed to be one of the most traditional Kuna villages. Most cruisers do not visit this area, just 50 miles from the Colombian border at the foothills of the Darien Forest. Turns out our biggest challenge didn’t have anything to do with nature.
BOAT LIFE: 48 Hours Onboard Our OFF-GRID SAILING Catamaran | Harbors Unknown Ep. 79
We’ve been cruising for 16 months now and it makes us proud to know that we generate our own power and make our own water, and as long as we provision enough food we can take our home so many places and experience the beauty of our amazing planet on our own terms. Today we’re sharing how we live off-grid on our sailing catamaran, how some people we meet in remote places like Kuna Yala live their lives, and the one thing we all struggle with.
Realities of OFF-GRID LIVING and SAILING in San Blas Islands | Harbors Unknown Ep. 78
The reality of off-grid living, especially as digital nomads, is we need internet and we need to eat, lol. So we had to head back to Linton Bay marina to use the internet and upload some videos. Once back in the San Blas, we anchor in the postcard perfect Holandes Cays for some spearfishing, snorkeling amongst the beautiful reefs + marine life, and enjoy some of Fabio’s delicious cooking.
SAILING, DIVING + Cooking in Paradise - BOAT LIFE in San Blas Islands | Harbors Unknown Ep. 77
This week we spend our time doing what we set out to do when we embarked upon this lifestyle; sailed, connected with a local who took us diving for lobster and octopus, and cooked a delicious meal onboard with the bounty. This is truly #boatlife at its finest! But of course it doesn't come without challenges.
BOAT LIFE DREAM Come True - San Blas Islands Panama | Harbors Unknown Ep.76
This week we are truly settling into boat life in the Central Holandes Cays of the San Blas Islands/Guna Yala. Upon first glance mere spits of land dot the water’s face but in reality there is an entire world waiting to be explored just below the surface. And so we spend our days exploring the protected lagoon and its reefs searching for conch, lobster, octopus, and fish and admiring its beauty.
TRICKY NAVIGATION [Iron] SAILING to the San Blas Islands | Harbors Unknown Ep. 75
After finalizing the work on our main sail we FINALLY head out to the San Blas Islands aka Guna Yala. The archipelago of 365 islands on Panama's northeast coast, are remote, undeveloped, pristine specimens of what tropical paradise dreams are made of. But because of its remoteness and extensive reef formations, navigation is quite tricky. Watch now to see how we handle the challenge.
JUST LIKE NEW! Completing Boat Maintenance & Repairs on Our 2 YO PERFORMANCE SAILING CATAMARAN Ep 74
This week the boat work continues at Linton Bay Marina in Panama. We have a few projects to wrap up, most importantly the work on our rudders and their cases. As usual we encounter a couple hurdles. Join us as we put our boat back together and try to get her floating again!
BOAT LIFE on the Hard - Maintenance + Repairs of a 2 YO Performance SAILING CATAMARAN | Ep. 73
Join us this week in Linton Bay, Panama as Wanderlust is hauled out of the water for some much needed TLC. If you’re curious what kind of maintenance a 2 yo performance sailing catamaran needs, this one is for you! This period has also given us time to reflect a bit and we shared a bit of our introspection in this episode.
BOAT LIFE CONFESSIONS: Finding Purpose in Sailing - Harbors Unknown | Ep. 72
Sailing is our means of transportation and the boat our platform from which to explore. We are now travelers, not tourists. Witnesses to different cultures, ways of living, eating, working and playing. Attempting to understand what makes the world tick and tock but also trying to gain a deeper comprehension of ourselves and identify what will satisfy that hunger for further exploration.
Overcoming our BIGGEST #boatlife CHALLENGE Yet to Continue Sailing to Panama | Harbors Unknown Ep 71
We should be sailing right now but instead we are in Great Inagua, the southernmost island in the Bahamas, attempting to fix the headboard on our main sail so we can continue our passage to Panama, where we need to arrive by June 1st, before the start of hurricane season, as mandated by our insurance.
CHALLENGES at Sea SAILING to PANAMA (Unexpected Detour) | Harbors Unknown Ep. 70
We have been working on getting boat insurance for the past month and we finally secured a policy that fit our budget! Within two hours we fired the engines and were on our way to PANAMA!!! We were so excited to officially kick off our voyage sailing around the world!
SPEARFISHING for the First Time! Learning to CATCH AND COOK for a Sustainable Life on the Sea Ep. 69
To live a sustainable life on the sea, and harvest food from the ocean is a big goal of ours. And lately it has actually become a reality! Join us now to see what we catch and cook!
WHERE TO SAIL Our Catamaran Next?? Mother Nature DECIDES FOR US | Harbors Unknown Ep. 68
With all of the essential boat repairs and maintenance completed, we are officially starting our voyage sailing around the world! But Mother Nature has said our first sail will be a relatively short one. Join us for an epic day on the water!
BOAT LIFE - The RACE to Complete Boat Repairs Before SAILING SOUTH for HURRICANE SEASON | Ep. 67
Now that we’re back at the dock in Ft. Lauderdale we’re in full on project mode. With just 6 weeks before the start of hurricane season we need to wrap these repairs up as quick as possible and start sailing south.
SAILING PLANS + a Monkey Wrench - BOAT LIFE in the Bahamas | Harbors Unknown Ep. 66
You know the saying, sailing plans are written in the sand at low tide? Well, that certainly rings true for us. This week we're on passage, and an unexpected one at that. Watch now to see what we're up to.
BOAT LIFE - Will We Ever Be Able to LIVE FROM THE SEA??? | Harbors Unknown Ep. 65
We are continuing our quest to live from the sea but are starting to wonder if that’s possible! Thirty cays make up the Berry Islands, dangling like a cluster of fruit along the eastern edge of the Great Bahama Bank. Unspoiled, serene and mostly uninhabited, they are known for white-sand beaches, palm-fringed shores, blue holes, and near some islands, prolific fishing grounds. Join us for an escape to this idyllic paradise.
What it's Like SAILING to a REMOTE ISLAND Paradise in the BAHAMAS | Harbors Unknown Ep. 64
We’re sailing to a remote uninhabited island paradise in the Bahamas, the Berry Islands. Crystal clear waters and white sand beaches all to ourselves. The waters surrounding these islands are VERY shallow so we’re really trying to arrive before dark.
SAILING South for Eleutheran ADVENTURES in the BAHAMAS - Sapphire Blue Hole + Preacher's Cave Ep. 63
We said goodbye to the Abacos and sailed south for some Eleutheran adventures! Watch now to join us as we explore the incredible natural wonders on this beautiful island.