Sailing SV CUBA

Always plan for the unexpected 😝 - Patreon Update 18.05.2024

Hey lovely peeps,

We have sailed down to Georgetown in the Exumas to extend our visa for the Bahamas.

3 months just went by waaay too quick. There are so many amazing places here, we could stay for years and still, we wouldn't have been able to see them all.

We hoped to stay for one more month and then planned to head down with hurricane season approaching.

But unfortunately, the visa extension regulations here are a little restricted and we can only extend for ...

On a secluded little Beach

When you live on a boat for a while, sticking to a conventional calendar becomes a little tricky.

Onboard, I meticulously keep an eye on the weather. But the wind and clouds don't usually follow a weekly pattern.

So in sight that I am rather late with last week's post, I am uploading a few more shots today. 💙⛵

Wishing you a superbly relaxing weekend!

~ Salsa 🧡

Sail | Work | Fun 🤪 All part of the Adventure! E.106

It's all part of the adventure 🤪

Preparing for another Passage ⛵️🩵

Hey lovely peeps!

We are preparing for our next leg toward Georgetown and are soon to lift anchor in Norman's Cay.

-- Jupp, we are still outta cooking gas 😅😅 and those small bottles are vanishing fast!

In the past few days, we researched for the best passage to exit the Exumas Bank so we can set course to Georgetown.
Since this side of the islands is incredibly shallow, the tidal changes can be pretty drastic. At times it is almost like being anchored in a river...

Episode |E.105| Extras - Chased By Dragons - Patreons Only

I think Kiki is afraid of Iguanas 🤣

Sailing is NOT the PROBLEM! ⛵What It's Like Sail Around The World by Sailboat |E.105|

This Week we show you the challenges of this lifestyle, But even though it's hard, it's still worth it

We are a little late but it's worth it!

Hey lovely peeps,

We are a little behind schedule but great things come to those who wait.

This week we were a in a pickle because we could have either finished our latest episode or captured these amazing shots and explored this special place.

What an awesome find - we can't wait to share our adventure around this intriguing plane wreck with you.

Lots of love 💙💙💙

Kiki and Salsa

On the move again!

Hey lovely peeps,

It was good to regain some energy on our last stop.

But now CUBA is on the move again and I cannot wait for all the exciting new places that lay ahead.

Stay tuned, as I will be posting more pictures very soon. 😊🙃

~ Love, Salsa

Patreon Update 04/05/24 - Capt. Kik is Back!

Beeing so far from our families, can be hard at time. But having you as our sailing family and reading all your wonderful comments and messages made us feel that we are not alone.

Big hugs to you all! We love you lots!

Kiki and Salsa ⛵🩵🤗

Important Cargo!

Hey lovely peeps!

We have commissioned an important delivery for you! 😉
It might take a little while, but hopefully, it will arrive for the start of the weekend. 🥰

Patreon Update 29.04.2024 - It's all getting better

Hey lovely peeps!

We do not want to alarm you but the reason we have been a little late with our video is that recently things have been rather tumultuous.

As I am writing this, Kiki's condition has been slowly improving.

He had been feeling unwell since we left Aruba and we suspected a bad case of Gastritis. For that reason, we had already spoken to several doctors here in The Bahamas and also with his family doctor.

We did everything for his condition to im...

Freedom in ISOLATION - Uninhabited Island Paradise! 🏝️ |Sailing Vlog 104|

An isolated paradise, we have found Davy Jones's locker. 🩵❤️

Unapologetically me

I'm unapologetically loving to be a naturalist!

It is this feeling of just being im the moment. Literally letting my hair down, dropping all worries, simply being there.
Nothing more thing less.

And with that, I just want to share some of that happiness I felt in that moment with you.

~ Salsa 💙

Boat Life: Exploring Wild Bahamas | EP.103 | Sailing SV CUBA

This is our latest sailboat story! From all of our sailing videos in the Caribbean, this one, is probably the most exiting one, yet. I didn't grow up here, but Capt. Kik did. So today I am the underwater girl exploring a shipwreck that is over a century old. Awesome!!

We hope you guys enjoy our video.

Mucho love from us both 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🩵

Gettin' salty in The Bahamas

While I absolutely enjoy it, at the same time it eludes me just how sparsely many of the islands are populated.

Miles and miles, and not a soul in sight.

Just sky, sea, sand and salt!

Perfect places to get lost in thoughts of playing Robinson Crusoe all day.

Wishing you all a day-dreamy weekend 😊

~ Salsa

Crazy Sailing Video (Hooking Our Sailboat to a GIANT SHIP) E.102 - Sailing SV CUBA

Think of a crazy anchoring idea? Well, we tie our sailboat to a 100 year old sunken ship. Best sailing adventure ever.

I've been let down 😞

Hey lovely peeps!

For the past couple of months, I have been mostly uploading and checking my posts here via the Patreon app on my phone. My laptop had been acting up and let's be honest, it is so much easier to be spontaneous on the go.

Only today I noticed that some of the recent pictures I uploaded via my phone are of low quality, which really disappointed me. 😥

I just reuploaded the latest picture and I'll try to reupload some of the pictures from March, as they sho...

A DANGEROUS side of SAILING - EP.101 (Tidal Currents)

One might think that big seas and strong winds are the most dangerous things when sailing, but nothing beats the CURRENTS - A silent force that can really get you into trouble.

Living freely

Even in the Bahamas, it is possible to find completely deserted places still.
Where you can completely immerse yourself in nature.

As for this place, it's a lagoon that stretches as far as the eye can see.
At low tide, most of the area becomes a shallow that barely reaches your ankles.

For as long as I can remember, I dreamt of experiencing a place like this.

And if it wasn't for the journey I set my mind to, I could very well stay here till the end of days.💙<...

Almost back on track!

Unfortunately, my plans for this weeks post have been a little messed up with a minor injury.

But luckily it is nothing serious and after some rest I am feeling much better.

So, don't worry I will not leave you waiting for much longer for the next picture post 😊😊


~ Salsa

The departure of bad weather

We noticed, when the storm leaves, it makes the most gorgeous Sunsets!

We hope you had a wonderful Easter Time!

Our arrival in Bimini was a little different than expected with the wind doing a complete 360 in less than 24 hours and we could not find protection from the west winds. 😬

So we rode out the bad weather in the Florida Strait. Unfortunately, a sudden and harsh gust ripped our genoa and me, Sarah, with a minor injury.

But fear not 😅 we have already ...

Ocean Nomads: A Reason To Sail Away Without Destination | EP.100

Being an Ocean Nomad and sailing away without knowing what tomorrow might bring, comes with its challenges. However, the reward of sailing around the world is something unimaginably beautiful. A true once in a lifetime adventure.

Thank you for helping us achieve our 100th episode! We could not have done this without you! ⛵🩵🐬

Playing with shadow and light

You probably noticed my passion for nature and the outdoors.

I am the kind of person you would find gazing at the reflection on the water. Completely absorbed by the ever-changing play of the light.

The way a single cloud could paint different accents on the canvas before my eyes.
It is something that, for a moment, makes me feel completely centred.

My mind is put on pause.
It is these kinds of moments that I appreciate the most in this journey.

Being abl...

First Time Sailing Through SHALLOW REEFS (Sharks, Wrecks & Coralheads) EP99

We've never sailed through shallow waters dotted with coral heads. And just as we thought the adventure was over, we found the most incredible thing!

Sending sunshine your way 💛

And wishing you a fantastic start to the new week!

~Salsa

It's a Mission: We are setting Sail to share THIS with You! EP98

We love sailing, don't we? Not even the rolliest anchorage is going to stop us.  So, we are setting sail on a new adventure. But wait... aren't we missing a cruicial part for our journey with you?

Our Sailing Lifestyle (RAW & UNFILTERED SPECIAL) EP97 ⛵ Sailing SV CUBA

In this sailing special, we give you an insight of our Sailing Lifestyle, a raw & unfiltered view of our lifes at sea.

BOAT LIFE (SAILING AWAY TO A NEW ADVENTURE) EP96 - Patreon's Extended Edition

Extended PATREON Version: The Sails are up and I'm taking my sailboat to the most beautiful islands of the Caribbean, The Bahamas. A challenging 6 days journey through the Windward Passage. 

The dry spell is over!

You will not believe how thrilled I am to finally be back in the wild after those long days in the yard!

The Bahamas have already captured my heart even though I only just stepped on land, feeling the fine, warm sand between my toes.

It is like the days in the shipyard already lay ages in the past.

Here, there will be endless canvases to explore and share with you each week, once again. 🧡

I am so excited about this new adventure.

But speaking of the p...

Patreon Update 23.02.2024

Hey lovely peeps!

Finally CUBA is back in the water. 🥳🥳
But there is no rest for the wicket, with our VISA expiring and very few weather windows opening up we grabbed the opportunity to cast the lines.

We did a shakedown sail to the North (or as the locals say Noord) of the Island. With all checks done, we did a wild Provisioning dash:

300 cans of kitty crew meals and ofc some Dutch Antille's Must Haves (lotsa cheese) were quickly picked and rushed back into CUBA...