Having sailed in less than pleasant sea conditions 0j 0ur Nautitech 40 Open catamaran to get to the Tuamotu atoll of Rangiroa, the weather window closes in around us and storms forecast in 4 days time. We become aware of the very important lesson of enjoying the moments you have now without letting concern over what may happen tomorrow. take away your pleasure of today! Amazing fish and coral, unbelievable reef, a huge blue lagoon but all cut short by an impending storm of 35 knots.... If you enjoy real cruising adventures, honest decision-making, and exploring some of the world’s most incredible destinations, we’d love to have you aboard. ⚓ Subscribe and join us next week as we work out the best way to handle the upcoming storm and the logic we used to choose the best place to hide....

There are moments at sea when one decision can change everything. After an overnight passage from Moorea, we had just one chance to enter the spectacular Rangiroa Ato Lou ll safely. Miss the afternoon slack tide, and we’d be forced to spend another 18 hours outside the reef in rough Pacific seas, waiting for the next safe opportunity. With the wind turning against us, confused seas slowing LouLou, and every lost knot bringing us closer to missing the tide, we had to make a difficult decision—keep sailing as planned, or start both engines and put safety ahead of pride. As we raced the clock toward one of French Polynesia’s most powerful passes, every mile mattered. Standing waves, strong tidal currents, and a narrow weather window meant there was no room for mistakes. Join us as we navigate one of the most beautiful—and most demanding—atolls in the South Pacific, and discover why good seamanship isn’t about proving how tough you are… it’s about making the right decision when it matters most. 🌴 In this episode: •⁠ ⁠Overnight passage from Moorea to Rangiroa •⁠ ⁠Racing the tide to make slack water •⁠ ⁠Heavy seas and challenging upwind conditions •⁠ ⁠Why we chose to motor instead of sail •⁠ ⁠Entering the famous Rangiroa Pass •⁠ ⁠Finding a safe anchorage before sunset •⁠ ⁠The relief of finally arriving after a long passage If you enjoy real cruising adventures, honest decision-making, and exploring some of the world’s most incredible destinations, we’d love to have you aboard. ⚓ Subscribe and join us next week as we explore Rangiroa’s crystal-clear lagoons, incredible coral gardens, and one of the best diving destinations on Earth. :::

🌴 Moorea, French Polynesia to Rangiroa, Tuamotos! 220nm and DID WE PUSH OUR Nautitech 40TOO HARD? For the last two years, this moment lived only in our imagination… And now, we’ve finally arrived in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth but we have to take an unfavourable weather window or we will be trapped for 10 days by a 35 knot storm... So we set sail, UPWIND, against the trade winds in a boat we have almost no experience on. Every creak, every vibration - is that normal, will she cope and are we pushing TOO HARD, TOO SOON? ⸻ 🐠 We take you deep into the practicalities and details of a real offshore passage with just eh two of us and we have a deadline to meet as the pass into Rangiroa has to be reached by 3.30pm or we will spend another 18 hours eating for the next suitable slack tide... Big pressure - and then Mother Nature throws us a curve ball! A northerly headwind that was completely NOT FORECAST!… That puts us behind on the schedule and leaves us in limbo - how can we possibly sail the last 60 miles at an average boat speed of over 7 knots? 👉 See how this drama unfolds 👉 Enjoy seeing and feeling what is like on a fast cruising cat in washing machine seas... It’s real. It’s thrilling. It’s an experience!. ⸻ ⛵ Our Journey Continues… This episode is the start of a bigger journey It’s about the start of a new chapter for us — Sailing our Nautitech 40 through French Polynesia. So see sun the next episode of we make the Rangiroa deadline or have to spend 18 hours at sea waiting for the pass to settle in day light. ⸻ 💬 We Want Your Opinion Do you want to see this match detail about the practicalities of sailing? This is not a simple yes or no debate. So tell us honestly in the comments: 👉 Do you like seeing the details of speed and performance? 👉 Do you think like to see the sail set and why the changes are made? 👉 Do you want more or less sailing decisions in the journey? We genuinely want to hear your thoughts. ⸻ 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: ✔️ Like the video ✔️ Subscribe for more sailing adventures ✔️ Join us as we take on the open ocean Because life is better barefoot. 🌊 And we’ll see you out there.

🌴 Moorea, French Polynesia… Paradise or Problem? | Stingrays, Sharks & the Ethical Debate 🦈 For the last two years, this moment lived only in our imagination… And now, we’ve finally arrived in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth — Moorea. Towering green peaks. Electric blue lagoons. Coral gardens bursting with life. This island feels like stepping into a dream. But beneath the beauty… there’s a growing controversy. ⸻ 🐠 The Experience Everyone Talks About… Swimming in Moorea’s lagoon is nothing short of magical. Stingrays glide over your feet… soft, curious, almost playful. Blacktip reef sharks circle calmly nearby… powerful, yet peaceful. And unlike most places in the world… 👉 You’re encouraged to touch them 👉 You’re encouraged to feed them It’s close. It’s thrilling. It’s unforgettable. ⸻ ⚠️ But Here’s the Question… For years, we’ve followed one simple rule in the ocean: Look… but don’t touch. Don’t feed. Don’t interfere. So what happens when that rule gets blurred? These encounters in Moorea aren’t random… They’re created. Boats arrive. Food goes in. Wildlife gathers. And while it feels incredible… it raises a deeper question: 👉 Are we connecting with wildlife… or changing it? ⸻ 🌊 The Bigger Debate Around the world, feeding marine life has been linked to: • Changes in natural behaviour • Conditioning animals to humans • Increased risk — for both animals and people Yet here in Moorea… it feels calm, controlled, even safe. So where is the line? Is this: ✨ A rare, beautiful connection with nature OR ⚠️ A long-term problem we don’t fully understand? ⸻ ⛵ Our Journey Continues… This episode isn’t just about Moorea. It’s about the start of a new chapter for us — Sailing our Nautitech 40 through French Polynesia. From lagoon snorkelling and drift dives… To lush mountain hikes, cultural history, and life at anchor… And just as we begin to fall in love with this island… We leave. Next stop: A 220-mile upwind crossing to the Tuamotus. ⸻ 💬 We Want Your Opinion This is not a simple yes or no debate. So tell us honestly in the comments: 👉 Would you feed and touch the stingrays? 👉 Do you think this is harmless… or harmful? 👉 Where should the line be drawn? We genuinely want to hear your thoughts. ⸻ 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: ✔️ Like the video ✔️ Subscribe for more sailing adventures ✔️ Join us as we take on the open ocean Because life is better barefoot. 🌊 And we’ll see you out there. ⸻

⚓️ If you’re enjoying the journey, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop a comment... Help us get to 30,000 subscribers and we’d love to have you onboard. After two long years without a boat, we’re finally back where we belong… at sea. 🌊⛵ But getting there? It was anything but smooth sailing. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of what should have been a simple step… getting insurance for our newly purchased Nautitech 40 in Tahiti. What followed was two weeks of emails, delays, frustration, and uncertainty that nearly stopped our dream before it even began. With no insurance, we were stuck. No sailing, no exploring, no freedom. Just when things felt like they might fall apart… everything changed in a matter of hours. And then… we finally did it. Lines off. Engines on. We sailed. Join us for our emotional first sail in two years as we leave Tahiti and head to the breathtaking island of Moorea — navigating reef passes, rediscovering the magic of life at sea, and dropping anchor in one of the most beautiful places on earth. This isn’t just another sailing video… This is the moment everything begins again. 👉 In this episode: • The reality of buying a boat in French Polynesia • Why yacht insurance nearly stopped us sailing • Our first sail on our new catamaran • Navigating a reef pass in Tahiti • Arriving in Moorea for the first time • The emotional return to sailing life If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing, living aboard, or escaping the ordinary… this one’s for you. ⚓ Subscribe and follow the journey as we explore the islands of French Polynesia, from turquoise lagoons to unforgettable wildlife encounters. 🎬 Coming next: Snorkelling crystal-clear lagoons, swimming with sharks and stingrays, and discovering what makes this part of the world so special. 📍 Locations: Tahiti & Moorea, French Polynesia ⛵ Boat: Nautitech 40 Catamaran👇 Comment below with your stories about your travel delays and your favourite names for jocks and knickers! 👇

⚓️ If you’re enjoying the journey, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop a comment... Help us get to 30,000 subscribers and we’d love to have you onboard. We are in Tahiti to take possession of our new boat, the Nautitech 40 Open, finally get the Deed Of Sale so "officially" own the boat and expect to sail away almost immediately. But completely out of left field, we get notified by email that changes EVERYTHING and leaves us stranded and unable to leave again!!!! We use the further delay to create this video (lucky for you guys!), organise shopping for beautiful things to make this boat our "home" and have Eli put her classic stamp on the decor!!! Lots of other exciting stuff this week discussing the practicalities of sailing in remote areas and what challenge we are facing this time... Next episode n- really depends on how this problem is resolved but hopefully our first sail to paradise anchorages in French Polynesia! This is just the beginning… South Pacific sailing is about to start —and later this year… The Portofino 52. 👇 Comment below with your stories about your travel delays and your favourite names for jocks and knickers! 👇

⚓️ If you’re enjoying the journey, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop a comment... Help us get to 30,000 subscribers and we’d love to have you onboard. We return to Tahiti to take possession of our new boat, the Nautitech 40 Open,, struggle with over weight airline baggage, risk of high penalty charges and then the strict French Ploynesian customs while we carry our boat medications including injectables, a new speargun and a surprisingly large amount of alcohol... We get through those hurdles and the next morning go for a test sail to see how the Nautitech 40 operates, go shopping for seemingly endless supplies of Eli's desire and on day 2, GET THE KEYS TO THE BOAT! While we are able to move aboard, because of bank holidays, the bureaucracy is not done and we are left with having the paid the money a week ago but not able to leave harbour as the paperwork is not yesterday "legal"!!! Will we get it before our planned departure in 24 hours - or are we going to be trapped again! It takes us back to the 3 week delay leaving Tahiti last year on the Leopard 45 with similar "paperwork" blocks. We just hope we don't get the 3 week delay again.... Lots of other exciting stuff this week too with pearly shopping and lots of detail about what we bought for the sailing.... Next episode: "How we turn Lou Lou into our home with our own personal stamp!" This is just the beginning… South Pacific sailing is about to start —and later this year… The Portofino 52. 👇 Comment below with your advice especially if you always have some weird things you want to have with you on your travels!👇

HI Everyone, we tried to go live but the internet did not work for us so we are just posting this as a 2 minute clip to show that it has actually happened and give you teh exciting preview of what the boat looks like!!! Full episode later in the week with all the details and when we have time to do the editing!!! VERY BUSY!!!

⚓️ If you’re enjoying the journey, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop a comment—Help us get to 30,000 subscribers and we’d love to have you onboard. The Boat we have made an offer for is only 2.5 years old - and we get the call we did not expect!!! The Surveyor found 3 problems.... Leaking hull, broken B+G electronics and worst - a problem with the rigging. So join us for the agony of the event and what it really means.... - Is it the end of our offer on this boat? - DO we have to go back to square one with another boat? - Is there a solution to overcome the BIG issue??? We also go through teh steps of working our what we need to get for the boat and where we have to get it from... Not everything is available in Tahiti and some things are really expensive. What about flagging the boat? Which country to use" What flag allows easy charter approval? What name do we register her in - our personal name, our company that has the Portofino 52 or do we need to set up a completely new entity? We take you step by step through the process we are going through and explain the reasons for each decision! And the final challenge we have before we board the plane, is trying to get everything we NEED into the bags and within the baggage allowance! See how we go.... Next episode: we fly back to Tahiti to take ownership of the Nautitech 40 Lou Lou!!! This is just the beginning… South Pacific sailing is about to start —and later this year… The Portofino 52. 👇 Comment below with your advice especially if you always have some weird things you want to have with you on your travels!👇

⚓️ If you’re enjoying the journey, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop a comment—we’re closing in on 20,000 subscribers and we’d love to have you onboard. This was the moment everything changed! After 48 hours of intense back-and-forth negotiating with Seawind, we were right on the edge of a deal… but not quite there. Then—out of nowhere—a pre-emptive offer lands from the owner of a Nautitech in Tahiti… and it completely flips the script. A better boat. In the right place. Ready to go. And $50,000 cheaper. There was no time to wait. No time to ask for advice. So we made the call. Find out which way we went in this episode - it is really nail biting stuff!!! In this episode, we take you inside that decision—the pressure, the risk, and the moment we committed to a completely different path. But this isn’t just about buying a boat… We’re also sharing some of the most spectacular footage we’ve experienced so far—crystal-clear lagoons, world-class diving, remote anchorages, and the raw beauty of sailing through the islands of Polynesia. This is the life we’ve been working toward. And now—it’s real! Next episode: surveys, final checks, and the full handover process. Because this is just the beginning… South Pacific sailing is underway—and later this year… The Portofino 52. 👇 Comment below with your advice on which boat you thin is best for us👇

After waiting over 3 years for our dream expedition catamaran… everything has come to a halt with our Portofino 52 Aluminium performance shallow draft catamaran trapped in Dubai because of the war! We’ve already lost two sailing seasons… and now we’re being told it could be another 6+ months before we can sail the boat! So we hmake the exciting a SCARY decision to BUY ANOTHER BOAT! The risks we face: 👉 The yacht market continues to crash 👉 We may not be able to see the boat in the future 👉 The share market may crash and leave no-one buying boats This isn’t just emotional—it’s a life-changing financial and lifestyle decision. So having made the decision to buy another boat, we now set about seeing what is available and if we can get good deals (because teh boat market is so low...) Come along with us as we travel to New Zealand and the remote Tuamotos to search out a great boat to fulfil Eli's sailing dream of spending time in French Polynesia!!! 👇 Comment below with your advice on which boat you thin is best for us!👇 —

After waiting over 3 years for our dream expedition catamaran… everything has come to a halt. Our custom-built Portofino 52 aluminium expedition catamaran—designed from scratch for our future life at sea—is now stuck in Dubai due to ongoing conflict and global shipping disruptions. We’ve already lost two sailing seasons… and now we’re being told it could be another 6+ months before we can sail the boat!. In last weeks episode we discussed our options: 👉 Do we keep waiting? 👉 Do we patch together short-term sailing? 👉 Or do we take a huge financial risk… and buy another boat? Your feedback was amazing - new ideas like long term rental of boats AND teh suggestion from several that WE SHOULD RUN THE GAUNLET OF THE STRAITS OF HORMUZ to get our Portofino out!!! We discussed lots more details about the road transport issues, the options for completing the boat in Fugairah and more pros and cons for each option.... This isn’t just emotional—it’s a life-changing financial and lifestyle decision. We are looking to have all our viewers vote on which option we should take now including RUN THORUGH THE HORMUZ STRAITS risking both Iranian and American bombs! Your advice could genuinely shape what we do next so we want everyone to vote on the 4 options, just leaving the number that they recommend - 1- Wait 2. Patch it up 3. Buy another boat 4. Run the Hormuz Gauntlet!. 👇 Comment below with your vote -1, 2, , or 4 👇 —

After waiting over 3 years for our dream expedition catamaran… everything has come to a halt. Our custom-built Portofino 52 aluminium expedition catamaran—designed from scratch for our future life at sea—is now stuck in Dubai due to ongoing conflict and global shipping disruptions. We’ve already lost two sailing seasons… and now we’re being told it could be another 6+ months before we even see the boat. At this point, we’re facing a decision we never thought we’d have to make: 👉 Do we keep waiting? 👉 Do we patch together short-term sailing? 👉 Or do we take a huge financial risk… and buy another boat? This isn’t just emotional—it’s a life-changing financial and lifestyle decision. We could: • Lose even more precious time waiting • Sacrifice the liveaboard lifestyle we love • Or risk owning TWO boats if things suddenly change And the truth is… no one knows how this situation will unfold. So now we’re asking YOU: 💬 What would you do in our position? • Wait it out? • Find temporary sailing options? • Or go all-in and buy another boat? Your advice could genuinely shape what we do next. 👇 Comment below: WAIT / TEMP / BUY 👇 —

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT ⛵ CRAZY STUFF - we challenge the age old wisdom is that you should only sail around the world in boats over 45 foot! We test out the liveability, safety, performance and handling ease with the Seawind 1160XL and I did not believe the experience. If you want to test sail the Seawind 1160XL or just CRUISE the Koh Chang area, contact Seawind at www.seawindcats.com or email at info@seawindcats.com. We spent two weeks on the boat with only the two of us to properly test out every aspect of the boat and here, we share the REAL TRUTH - warts and all! Pros, cons and everything in between... This is a real-world review of all aspects of this boat as a long distance cruiser — not showroom talk. But is also gives the coastal and weekend sailors great understanding of what this boat is REALLY LIKE! In this episode, we break down what actually matters: ✔️ Upwind performance ✔️ Light air performance (3-6 knot winds tested) ✔️ Ease of sail handling ✔️ Ability to be handled by a couple or solo ✔️ Is she suitable for round the world sailing ✔️Comfort aboard for long distance and tropical areas We also soar ethe amazing beauty of the Koh Chang area of Thailand and the incredible things to see and do! ⸻ 🎥 👉 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

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT ⛵ Seawind 1160XL – Could this be the best Value in PERFORMANCE Catamarans?! In this episode we test sail the Seawind 1160XL over a two week period to test her out in as many wind conditions as possible and see how she REALLY PERFORMS in REAL life!!! We were truly amazed at what we found out - but we ask several important questions: 1. What is the definition of a "performance cat" 2. is the 1160XL falling into the "performance" category? 3. Is the 1160XL the best value high p;erforming cat on the market? We want to know what YOU ALL think on these contentious issues! This is a real-world review of performance — not showroom talk. In this episode, we break down what actually matters: ✔️ Upwind performance ✔️ Light air performance (3-6 knot winds tested) ✔️ Ease of sail handling ✔️ Ability to sail on foresails alone ✔️ Can she get to wind speed? ✔️ Overall Value for money ⸻ 🎥 What’s Next? This is just the beginning… In the next episodes, we go deep into live aboard ability, warranty and delivery options, more sailing and deep dive into the Koh Chang sailing area as an ideal area to cruise!. 👉 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 ⛵ 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