LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT ⛵ Seawind 1160XL Review – Real Sailing Test, Performance, Space & Value! We didn’t just walk through the Seawind 1160XL at a boat show… We lived on it, sailed it, and pushed it for two full weeks at sea. This is a real-world review — not showroom talk. In this episode, we break down what actually matters: ✔️ Liveaboard comfort ✔️ Space and layout ✔️ Ease of handling (even solo!) ✔️ Build quality and construction ✔️ Real sailing performance (with surprising light-wind speeds) ✔️ Overall value for money ⸻ 🌊 What stood out? Space & Livability The 1160XL absolutely nails usable space — a practical galley, generous cabins, and a layout that works whether you’re a couple or a family cruising full-time. Ease of Handling This boat is incredibly simple to sail. Single-handed? No problem. Even packing away the sail bag is manageable solo. Performance (Real Numbers!) We were hitting: • ⚡ 4 knots in just 6 knots of wind • ⚡ 6 knots in 9 knots of wind (screecher only) It points high, tacks effortlessly, and feels smooth and responsive at the helm. Build Quality Solid, quiet, and confidence-inspiring. With bulkheads integrated directly into the hull during construction, this is a boat built for serious offshore cruising — proven by sailors taking these boats around the world. ⸻ 💰 Value for Money At around $399,000 USD, the Seawind 1160XL delivers an exceptional balance of: ➡️ Performance ➡️ Comfort ➡️ Strength ➡️ Simplicity Whether you’re dreaming of circumnavigation or just epic weekend escapes, this boat delivers. ⸻ 🎥 What’s Next? This is just the beginning… In the next episodes, we go deep into performance testing, sailing setups, and how this boat handles in a range of real conditions. 👉 Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it! ⸻ 👍 Our Verdict Two weeks of pure sailing bliss. The Seawind 1160XL gets a big double thumbs up from us. 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT 🔔 Watch next: Portofino Design Features - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJClw3YBIM3GrDbplq79Txc4H6Z29CnC ⚡ One failure at sea… is all it takes. In this episode, we take you inside the Portofino 52’s next-level electrical system—designed with serious redundancy, smart automation, and fail-safe protection built into every layer. We’re talking: • Double fuses across critical circuits • Backup systems on top of backup systems • Automatic detection and shutdown before things go wrong .- Lithium battery box flooding - Hydraulic isolation of all points of the steering system This isn’t just about power… it’s about protecting your boat, your investment, and your safety at sea. And the best part? With the right planning, these systems can be built into almost any boat. 👇 If you’re serious about boating, this is one video you don’t want to miss. 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT 🔔 Watch next: Portofino Design Features - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJClw3YBIM3GrDbplq79Txc4H6Z29CnC This week were share the AWESOME Portofino 52 ENGINE SET UP! ~From the welded through hull fittings, to the aoiklild aluminium manifold, double filters and AC pumps, jet thrusters, clever design features, the 7.5KW DC generators in each engine and more UNIQUE designs - like the low noise muffler system that was designed by Porotofino and is the FIRST EVER! We sound test the muffler system and explain the clever and thoughtful design features that will make our lives easier in the future! You will be astounded by the features and systems in this boat....Amazing stuff - ENJOY!!! 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT 🔔 Watch next: Portofino Design Features - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJClw3YBIM3GrDbplq79Txc4H6Z29CnC @nd week of Iran war ending and everything is escalating, NOT SETTLING! SO OUR PORTOFINO 52 IS STILL TRAPPED IN DUBAI - no way out!!!! Additionally there is a significant risk to the boat from accidental bombing and most insurance cover specifically excludes war and terrorism.... So everything is in the air - will she be safe, when will the war end and the waterways open up again? So we share more Portofino innovations and amazing features that will continue to BLOW YOUR MIND! First ever lights to see the anchor chain at night, amazing temperature sensors in engine room , muffler and exhaust to have early warning of engine issues, user manual with all essential info, where to buy dive gear (Dubai or Italy), innovative rubbing strake creation (this should be so boring but it's NOT!), anchor counters and we understand that the lights to see anchor coming up have never done before on a sailing yacht that we know of! Please comment if it has been done by other sailing yacht brands... Amazing stuff - ENJOY!!! 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT 🔔 Watch next: Portofino Design Features - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJClw3YBIM3GrDbplq79Txc4H6Z29CnC Our Portofino 52 was booked on a cargo ship to go to Italy and with only 6 days to go, war breaks out Between US, Israel and Iran with drone and missile attacks across most of the Gulf States, air travel is cancelled and the Straits of Hormuz are closed! SO OUR PORTOFINO 52 IS NOW TRAPPED IN DUBAI - no way out!!!! Additionally there is a significant risk to the boat from accidental bombing and most insurance cover specifically excludes war and terrorism.... So everything is in the air - will she be safe, when will the war end and the waterways open up again? However in the face of this catastrophic situation that looks like the whole world will be affected by rising oil prices, increased shipping costs, inflation and potentially stock market crashes, we also share NEW exciting features on our boat including the lifting rudder in action, amazing electrical systems, and much more.... 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

CRUISING on a boat in Europe doesn’t have to mean mega yachts, millionaire budgets, or hardcore sailing skills. You can experience the life by chartering a boat in the area of your choice and it will blow your mind.... Spectacular scenery, relaxed atmosphere, great food and wine! In this video, we share the details of chartering a boat in the French (and European canals that can be done with no prior experience and it is REALLY EASY!!! We share all the important facts and things that you need to know to make the experience one you will never forget! Canal cruising isn’t about rushing — it’s about slowing down. Picture cruising through vineyards, tying up right in the center of town, walking to the local boulangerie, and accidentally docking in the middle of a village festival… again and again. 👉 Subscribe for the full canal cruising series 👍 Like & comment if this surprised you 📤 Share with that friend who thinks cruising is only for the rich 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

Unbelievable! MAN OVERBOARD and it's Eli!!! Find out how not to make the mistakes we made and 20 plus top tips for canal cruising! Everything from How locks works. to how you work the locks, the line and really useful stuff about manoeuvring the canals, road rules, bureaucracy needed, insurance, Lon term visas and ALL THE ESSENTIAL INFO! Kick off your shoes, slow down, and come barefoot with us. This lifestyle shouldn’t be this cheap and easy… but it is. 👉 Subscribe for the full canal cruising series 👍 Like & comment if this surprised you 📤 Share with that friend who thinks cruising is only for the rich 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

Live Aboard life for under $50K - this week we tour several canal boats and show what you can get for $20K to $90K and it is hard to believe!!! We completely flip the script and show how cheap you can get into boat life and you can even make it a 12 month full time lifestyle at less than usual weekly rent! This is one of the most underrated cruising lifestyles on the planet — and almost nobody is talking about it. We’re diving deep into what canal boats really cost and some key things to look for and tips to avoid being scammed along the way... If you’ve ever said: “I can’t afford cruising.” “I don’t have the skills.” “Maybe one day…” This video might just destroy every one of those excuses. Kick off your shoes, slow down, and come barefoot with us. This lifestyle shouldn’t be this cheap and easy… but it is. 👉 Subscribe for the full canal cruising series 👍 Like & comment if this surprised you 📤 Share with that friend who thinks cruising is only for the rich 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

Living on a boat in Europe doesn’t have to mean mega yachts, millionaire budgets, or hardcore sailing skills. In this video, we completely flip the script and show you how you can live aboard a canal boat in Europe for around $50,000, with camping-level living costs, no tides, no waves, and skills you can learn in a single day. This is one of the most underrated cruising lifestyles on the planet — and almost nobody is talking about it. We’re diving deep into what long-term canal boat living is really like: 🚤 Buying a fully equipped liveaboard canal boat for ~$50k 💰 Running costs that are cheaper than rent 🛶 Free mooring (yes, really — even in places like Paris) 📉 Annual canal licenses that cost less than a weekend marina stay 🧠 Minimal skills required (no sailing experience needed) 🍷 Wine at lunchtime, medieval villages, and fresh bread every day Canal cruising isn’t about rushing — it’s about slowing down. Picture cruising through vineyards, tying up right in the center of town, walking to the local boulangerie, and accidentally docking in the middle of a village festival… again and again. We also cover: • How far you can travel on Europe’s interconnected canal system • Living aboard year-round (including winters) • The canal community & lock keepers (éclusiers) • Why this lifestyle is perfect for beginners • Why canal boats are cheaper to maintain than seagoing yachts • The real costs of fuel, food, marinas, and licenses • Why chartering a canal boat first is a smart move From the English Channel to the Mediterranean — and all the way through central Europe — this lifestyle lets you live inside the countries you travel through, not just pass by them. If you’ve ever said: “I can’t afford cruising.” “I don’t have the skills.” “Maybe one day…” This video might just destroy every one of those excuses. Kick off your shoes, slow down, and come barefoot with us. This lifestyle shouldn’t be this cheap and easy… but it is. 👉 Subscribe for the full canal cruising series 👍 Like & comment if this surprised you 📤 Share with that friend who thinks cruising is only for the rich 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT 🔔 Watch next: Porotfino Design Features - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJClw3YBIM3GrDbplq79Txc4H6Z29CnC IT"S THE END! The last time we will see our catamaran in Dubai. The Portofino Shipyard in Dubai is closing! Friends we have made over thew past 4 years are now going to be seen much less often.... Our Portofino 52 catamaran will be shipped to Italy for the mast and launching and Portofino is moving to Fujairah. We are priviledged to be invited to the ceremony of the 10 Year Lease signing - with lots of pomp and ceremony. So we travel the 1 hour to Fugairah and can't believe our eyes - even before th contact is signed, work on the buildings and offices are already being built and quite far advanced... We are also invited to take part in a yacht race on Matrix, a carbon performance monohull - and this is serious stuff! Wile no money, lots of pride is at stake so see how we go. And EMARRASSINGLY, Eli gets trapped between the jib and stanchions in a tack and has to be pulled out by others.... Well, she is a catamaran sailor and not used to these lean over things!!!! Also exciting news about our upcoming episodes about how you can live aboard yachts for only $50K with outgoings of 1/4 -1/3 of normal seagoing prices - watch through to the end to find out how! 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT 🔔 Watch next: ▶️ The Four Design Flaws That May Sink Your Boat - https://youtu.be/1Pts63seZYY Most people shopping for a catamaran never ask the dangerous questions. They compare layouts, finishes, and brochure numbers. But after losing our own boat, we stopped trusting marketing — and started pulling designs apart. In our last episode, we revealed 50+ features that make the Portofino 52 aluminium catamaran radically different from most production boats. It sparked a huge debate. So in this episode, we answer the questions everyone actually wants answered: • How much does the Portofino 52 really cost? • What’s included — and what’s optional? • What will it truly weigh when ready to cruise? • How fast will it sail in the real world? • Are these safety systems worth it — or just expensive complexity? We dive deep into real-world cruising performance, weight management, boom furling, lithium battery fire safety, system complexity, and why aluminium construction fundamentally changes offshore safety and comfort. This is not a sponsored review. We receive no commissions, no kickbacks, and no incentives of any kind. With 50+ years of combined sailing experience and 60,000+ offshore miles, we explain why displacement matters more than draft, what “comfortable speed” really means at sea, and why abandoning ship should never be the default plan. We also compare the Portofino 52 on price and design philosophy against other serious expedition catamarans including Garcia, McConaghy, and Kinetic, and explain why many production boats still carry design risks that matter if you’re crossing oceans. There are still unknowns — and we’re honest about them. We’ll share final sailing weight, performance numbers, and long-term reliability as this boat hits the water. If you’re planning serious cruising, offshore passages, or choosing your next catamaran — this conversation matters. Kick off your shoes and come barefoot with us. ⸻ 💬 Join the discussion: How do you balance performance, safety, and complexity on a cruising catamaran? 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT Also WATCH - Triple redundant steering - https://youtu.be/6RO5p0KgXD8 Is it possible that the Portofino 52 is the "BEST CATAMARAN IN THE WORLD" relative to the features that are included? Is Portofino RAISING THE BAR in the standards of the yacht construction industry? We share FIFTY UNIQUE and AMAZING features of the Portofino 52! Our dream boat — a Leopard 50 catamaran — was destroyed in a fire. What came next changed everything. Instead of buying another production catamaran, we wrote a brutally honest list of what a real long-term liveaboard cruising boat actually needs, based on decades of offshore sailing, expedition experience, and full-time life aboard. And we discovered something confronting: 👉 That boat didn’t exist. So we did something most people never do. We designed and built it from scratch. In partnership with the engineering-driven team at Portofino Catamarans, we created the Portofino 52 — an aluminium, expedition-grade, high-performance cruising catamaran designed around safety, redundancy, serviceability, and real offshore living, not marketing brochures. In this video, we walk through every major feature of the Portofino 52 — including innovations that are completely unique to Portofino, and others that no production catamaran offers all at once. ⚓ Key Features Covered in This Video • Aluminium expedition construction • Hydraulically controlled lifting centerboards with kick-up safety • Transom doors for instant sea access and major quality-of-life gains • Continuous corrosion & stray-current monitoring with live alarms • Silent exhaust system with remarkable noise reduction • Dedicated dive room with blow-drying for wet gear • Lithium battery fire isolation chamber • Triple-redundant steering — big-ship logic without big-ship cost • Automatic fuel polishing system • Shallow draft, true beachability & storm protection • Watertight bulkheads, buoyancy voids & extreme system redundancy • Full standing-height engine rooms (no yacht yoga) • Dual helm stations including full inside control • Highly efficient DC power generation & air-conditioning • Built-in workshop, crane lifting points & engine removal hatches Individually clever — together, these features radically reduce risk. The Big Question: Is the Portofino 52 raising the bar for the marine industry? And does any other cruising catamaran truly compare? Let us know what you think in the comments — agree, disagree, or challenge us. ⸻ 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT WATCH - https://youtu.be/_wK55agpLYk We discovered 4 design flaws that are commonly used in production boats - AND THEY KNOW THEY ARE THERE! They do cause boats to sink REGULARLY and put you at risk of death too... We almost lost our boat due to one of these flaws and since that hofrrifying experience, we have run through the other safety features of standard production boats and it is TERRIFYING! The boats are not not being built to keep you alive, but to build fast and cheap and get them out the door... We believe that the yachting community should put pressure on the big brands to improve their game and make boats that are safe and will protect all of us when the $#!? hits the fan!!! More next week about the unique Pportofino 52 features that put is above the standard of other boats - or so it seems to us so watch that one when it hits the ether! ______ If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT WATCH - https://youtu.be/_wK55agpLYk What makes the Portofino 52 special? It's amazing design and here we are sharing a professional secret - the boat is actually designed backwards! The process goes against all "normal" design processes and turns it on it's ear... The result - AMAZING and speaks for itself so find out how Portofino set out to start from scratch to produce a boat that is DIFFERENT from the rest!!! ______ If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT WATCH - https://youtu.be/_wK55agpLYk Exciting times - here are the plans for the new Porofino 52 first test sail in the next few months. Will she perform anywhere close to the remarkable predictions the computer program has calculated - or will she bomb like so many folk have predicted? We will see when the sail occurs.... Also see the plans for 2026 firming up to allow you all to work out when you you can join us or see the boat. We love the feedback we get from all our followers and viewers so please let us know what you think about the boat, what is good, what can be made better and when you will catch up to see the boat and us! If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT - VOTE Yes if you think the Transom doors are safe and NO if you think they are NOT!!! WATCH - https://youtu.be/_wK55agpLYk Are transom doors on Portofino catamarans a brilliant innovation… or a serious offshore risk? 🌊⚠️ In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most debated design features of the Portofino 52 catamaran — the aft transom doors that give incredible sea access, but also sit directly in the firing line of following seas and breaking waves. We ask the hard questions every offshore sailor should ask: • Can transom doors leak in heavy seas? • Could they fail catastrophically in extreme conditions? • Are storm boards really necessary — or outdated? • How strong is 15mm acrylic (Perspex) when it’s wave-slammed? • What happens to acrylic after years of sun exposure? To get real answers, we go straight to the source — Rafael, the designer — and break down the engineering, materials, certifications, drainage systems, gaskets, aluminum frames, and wave-impact design behind these doors. This isn’t theory. This is real-world boatbuilding, explained in detail. You’ll also learn: ✔️ Why these doors are RINA-certified watertight ✔️ How pressure from waves actually seals the door tighter ✔️ Why the dive room acts as a coffer dam for safety and buoyancy ✔️ The hidden long-term danger of UV-damaged Perspex ✔️ Why older boats fail — and modern ones don’t We finish by putting the decision back to you. 👉 Would you trust these transom doors offshore? 👉 Storm boards: Yes or No? Drop your vote in the comments and join the debate. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT - we want to hear your views! WATCH - https://youtu.be/mvTTYpk4cqY The LONG AWAITED Portofino 52 Update is HERE!!! HUGE PROGRESS. We get back to Dubai with bated breath as we see teh colour of the boat for the first time in full sun and out of the paint shed - what will it look like? Will it be a catastrophe or will it be spectacular? We drive up nervously and excitedly to see... Also we see the mazing progress that has occurred int eh last few months with systems being installed with the aim of shipping to Genoa, Italy in 2-3 month!!! JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and TUFMINDS to the Rescue YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT - we want to hear your views! Merch store now open! Arriving in Tonga, we find that there is deep wisdom in the culture of their country with such fundamental beliefs to support and nurture everyone together, as one! We marvel at their principles of life and reflect on how modern life has lost sight of several of the most important factors in living healthy, well and happy.... Join us to find out why! JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and TUFMINDS to the Rescue YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT - we want to hear your views! Merch store now open! JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories....`````help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Having just sailed through an monster storm with 50knot winds and 5 meter seas and a 900 mile width that we could not avoid, we come out without damage but have 3 disasters back to back in the pleasant weather!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and TUFMINDS to the Rescue YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au More full yacht reviews of several models to follow in the next few episodes...

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT - we want to hear your views! Merch store now open! JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories....`````help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Skippering our friend's Leopard 45 as we sail from Tahiti to Fiji should be a lovely sail but are facing a 900nm storm with 50 knot winds and 5m seas. In this episode we actually sail right into the storm and the auto helm can't cope, we hand steering all night, we have 40-45 knots and 4 metre confused, peaking seas that pound the boat and the people in every direction, and in the middle of it, the boat starts leaking - TRULY AWFUL!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and TUFMINDS to the Rescue YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au More full yacht reviews of several models to follow in the next few episodes...