Learn or give it all up! it's the prize for us living on our sailboat full time. I'm beginning to believe that yes, it's true: Boat life is about fixing your sailboat in beautiful places.
2023-08-12 07:31:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Boat life isnβt always plain sailing but we are not giving up! This week on Sailing SV CUBA we battle our way to a safe anchorage and are faced with issues we donβt yet know how to solve.
2023-08-06 03:45:18 +0000 UTC View PostWe are in the process of uploading this week's video but the upload is taking aaaaages and keeps crashing! π«
If we cannot manage to upload it today, it will be on Patreon tomorrow and we will postpone the YouTube upload. π
2023-08-05 02:25:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Just one minute before the sun dipped below the horizon, these pictures were taken on a very small, hidden beach that disappears at high tide.
Almost all the other beaches on the island have light sand but here you will find the most amazing mixture of black and white sand.
The white grains, being mostly crushed shells and coral, are lighter than the volcanic sand.
So each small wave leaves a new, wispy white pattern on this dark canvas. ππ§‘π
~Salsa...
2023-08-05 01:02:40 +0000 UTC View PostHeya!
We've been trying to access a stunning place to take this week's picture but thunderstorms and big swells have made it impossible for us so far to access it so far.
But keep your eyes peeled because there may be more than one picture coming up this weekend! π
Sending you lotsa love π§‘ππ
Salsa
2023-08-03 22:42:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Just last night, we saw this strange sight near Kick'em Jenny - the active submerged volcano between Grenada and Carriacou.
So waking up to Alien-like almost florescent green water todat really did creep us out for a moment. π€£π€£
But it's all good guys - we are still on this planet!
Today we woke up to something strange.
We thought someone must have spilled copious amounts of Mountain Dew into the water.
All the water around the Grenadines turned a bright green, leaving us stratching our head.
But then a local gentleman in a boat explained what was going on! π
Who would have ever thought?!
What does it take for a girl to keep her sailboat running? In this weekβs episode of Sailing SV CUBA, we show you what a girl living off grid has to do to continue her dream of sailing her 46ft sailboat around the world.
2023-07-29 09:36:05 +0000 UTC View Post
No one spends time in this picturesque part of the bay. It is completely deserted.
Only near the water where the fallen-over roots and branches are bleached from the sea, it is safe to remain and enjoy this picturesque scenery.
Difficult to distinguish from other trees the Manchineel is avoided by visitors and locals alike, due to it being very unkind to the skin just by a simple touch alone.
Yet, here where the trees have fallen victim to the waves, one can enjoy the specta...
2023-07-26 01:50:56 +0000 UTC View Post
How challenging can boat life be when sailing around the world? This is what itβs really like to live full-time, and off grid on a sailboat.
Follow us this week on Sailing SV CUBA as we tackle some of the realities of living aboard.
2023-07-22 02:36:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Simple, quiet mornings are probably one of the things I enjoy most while living on a sailboat.
And while we might be missing some luxuries that come more easily if we were living on land, a nice cup of coffee and a new view are spoils I cherish each new day. πβπ§‘
Hey lovely people!
Itβs been a little tumultuous here on SV CUBA since storm Bret passed but though weβve been through numerous downpours and changes of plans, spirits are still high.
Today, we wanted to upload some short videos and photos of what happened recently but unfortunately, the Patreon platform is a little limited for that.
We would therefore like to invite you β should you not already have β to join our Discord chat group where we are able to upload upd...
Time is running out β we must prepare for the worst! If we donβt sail now, we might be hit by a storm that can turn into a hurricane
What would you do if your home was on the ocean and in the path of a hurricane in the making?
Join us this week on SV CUBA as we sail to save our sailboat and ourselves from getting hit by a serious weather system heading our way.
We rarely sail in conditions that allow me to stretch out on deck and pick up a book. Usually, the sea state is much too rough and all hands are required in case we need to change course or reef the sails.
But every now and then, we sail in the wave shadow of an island and if we get really lucky, our course will be downwind or broad reach with a steady breeze.
That's when we can let our hair down a little and enjoy a few moments of picture-perfect sailing bliss! π₯°β...
2023-07-12 15:54:38 +0000 UTC View Post
To us, sailing is all about helping each other and sharing the experience. We live a simple life on our sailboat CUBA.
This week we meet some proud new sailboat owners who could simply use a helping hand and are planning to sail for the first time, day and night for 150 Nautical Miles with no experience.
No moment is spared: We jump into action to kickstart their sailing adventure.
2023-07-08 04:09:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Back in the day, when I was still living in Germany I often dreamt of walking barefoot on a soft sandy beach somewhere far far away.
Yet, I would have never imagined that one day I would be sailing to a deserted Caribbean island watching the sunset while daydreaming about our next adventure.
Sailing the world has been very challenging in many aspects, yet those quiet moments on the beach, to me, feel like a reward for weathering those storms and long dark ni...
2023-07-05 02:05:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Wonder what's been living under the hull of our Sailboat? We can't continue Sailing like this!
This is what real life on living board a sailboat is like, living in Paradise doing Dirty Jobs!
2023-07-01 03:02:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey lovely people,
It's been a productive yet squally day. We had to take our genoa down to re-stitch it and like many things on a boat, it took longer than anticipated. π
And while many of you are probably preparing their dinner right now, we are anchored near a deserted island, stitching into the night with one torch and just darkness around us.
Oh, we are really hoping it is not gonna rain again! π±π
Hopefully, we will finish it by the morning and tomorrow...
It's been a heck of a trip to evade the tropical storm. Luckily, we got through it unscathed.
Now that the weather calmed down, and with CUBA safely anchored nearby, being back on land couldn't feel any better!
Thank you so much for waiting this one out with us! πβ΅π
Lots of Love,
- Salsa π§‘
Sailing and boat life has its ups and downs, and it can be embarrassing and inefficient.
Join us this week on Sailing SV CUBA, as we sail for 24h, for something that should only take minutes if you live on land. We also find something pretty embarrassing that other sailors have been commenting about π±
2023-06-26 00:51:10 +0000 UTC View PostHeya!
Tropical storm Bret messed up our plans a little and we pretty much had to abandon everything we were doing and get out of the storm's path.
So, I just wanted to post a quick heads-up that the picture post will be coming soon. ππ
Lotsa love π§‘ππ
- Salsa
2023-06-25 17:25:44 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys,
As you know, we had to drop everything and evade Bret.
But we are almost back on track and our video should be up in just a few hours. πͺπβ΅
Lotsa love and sunny saludos,
Enrique and Sarah
2023-06-25 17:04:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys,
Another quick real-time update from this morning β we are hanging on.
The wind and especially wind gusts have increased through the night. The boat is tugging very hard on the mooring, but we are glad that according to the forecast, conditions shouldnβt get much worse as the storm is passing through the islands further north. πͺπ
Lotsa love and big hugs - Enrique and Sarah
2023-06-23 21:56:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Sorry for the re-upload but the internet keeps cutting here where we are hiding from the storm.
We arrived safely in the southwest of Grenada after our initial scare that Bret is coming directly at us. Now we are securely tied to a trusty mooring. Usually, we do not trust moorings too much but this one is well-maintained and oversized for our boat. (Well, also we have no other choice).
It is a great option for us since we will be expecting the wind to first come fr...
2023-06-23 01:24:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys,
This is a quick real-time update since we might be late with our upcoming video. As you might know, hurricane Bret is taking an unusual route this year and predictions suggest it might be coming directly for us.
So, we literally dropped everything we were doing, recorded this message for you, and set our course south!
Right now we are still on time to find a safe spot to ride out the storm.
Lots of Love from Enrique and Sarah β΅π
2023-06-22 03:23:15 +0000 UTC View Post
You guessed right! We were out sailing again and unfortunately, up until now, we could not find any internet connection.
Yet, just the moment we had enough signal, the first thing I did was upload this post for you! π₯°β΅π
Wishing you a fantastic weekend!
- Salsa
We have found the perfect wild deserted island paradise. Sarah no longer want to keep sailing, she just want to live here and eat coconuts ππ€£
2023-06-15 19:57:08 +0000 UTC View Post
We have not just found a protected anchorage but I also finally managed to find enough internet reception!
To make up for torturing you like that I decided to upload not one but three pictures this week. π
Oh yes, and we even found enough signal to upload this week's episode! Whoohoo!!
Wishing you a fantastic run-up to the weekend! π§‘πππ₯°β΅
- Salsa
They said this Sailboat repair would not be possible without taking the boat out of the water! Well? Here is how we attempt to stop my sailboat from taking on water.
In this episode you get to see the real life challenges of boat life while we are sailing full time and living off-grid.
I know you must be impatiently waiting for me to upload this week's picture! π
We had to move anchorages unexpectedly and unfortunately for the moment, I am only able to grab enough reception to post this message but not an image. π₯
But I did not forget about you!! Tomorrow I will make it my mission to find enough signal to create my weekly post. πͺ
Thank you, thank you so much for bearing with me!
P.S.: You might one day hear stories about a c...
2023-06-08 20:58:57 +0000 UTC View Post