In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we leave Marquesas and sail to the Tuamotus Archipelago. We make an adventure out of rainy days, learn how to float our chain, enjoy learning about bommies, and discover the most healthy, big and beautiful coral reef we have ever seen! Visit our SUNO page to enjoy the song played in this video and a few others we have been working on. 🎵 https://suno.com/@sailingawen While sailing full-time and living aboard our catamaran, we continue to learn what AWEN and her sails like and the pacific passage offers many opportunities improve. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. This episode is about discovering the Tuamotu islands in French Polynesia but having to wait for the rain to pass to discover it's true magic and crystal clear waters. Moments like this remind us why we sail and why we chose a life of adventure at sea. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ ⁠Leaving raining Nuku Hiva, Marquesas •⁠ ⁠Arriving in Tuamotus •⁠ ⁠Waiting out the rain •⁠ ⁠Visiting a pearl farm •⁠ ⁠Discovering the biggest, and most healthy coral reef we have ever seen! If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com ⛵️ NFL: https://www.noforeignland.com/map/boat/awen 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #downwind reefing #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #topsailingvideos #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share the magic of the Marquesas Islands after we completed our Pacific passage. You will not believe the rich culture and lush landscape which was a welcome change from open ocean during our passage. We say goodbye to Nikki Henderson and gain a new guest as we make the transition to cruising mode. While sailing full-time and living aboard our catamaran, we continue to learn what AWEN and her sails like and the pacific passage offers many opportunities improve. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. This episode is about discovering about the Marquesan culture and taking in the rewards of our efforts crossing the biggest ocean in the world. Moments like this remind us why we sail and why we chose a life of adventure at sea. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ ⁠Making landfall in Fatu Hiva •⁠ ⁠Enjoying the lush landscape •⁠ ⁠Meeting locals •⁠ ⁠Learning about the local culture and history •⁠ ⁠Inspirational sailing women, Mia Karlsson of 59 North and Nikki Henderson! If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com ⛵️ NFL: https://www.noforeignland.com/map/boat/awen 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #downwind reefing #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #topsailingvideos #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

Downwind sailing is bliss — right up until you need to reef with a kite in the air! This is a special bonus segment with a downwind reefing demonstration pulled from our Pacific Passage series, answering one of your most-asked questions: "how do we do downwind reefing?" featuring Nikki Henderson. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Benefits of Downwind Reefing •⁠ Biggest risks of this procedure •⁠ Learning new skills with Nikki Henderson •⁠ Our downwind reefing procedure •⁠ How we shake a reef out downwind If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% #pacificocean #travel © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share part 2 of our Pacific Passage where we refine our skills with our spinnakers, downwind reefing, and line handling. Finally, we make landfall in epic Fatu Hive French Polynesia and share this magical moment with you. We get more downwind coaching from Nikki Henderson and practice hoisting, flying, socking and dropping our asymmetrical spinnakers. We also share a downwind reefing demonstration and share what it feels like to be in the middle of the world's biggest ocean. While sailing full-time and living aboard our catamaran, we continue to learn what AWEN and her sails like and the pacific passage offers many opportunities improve. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. This episode is about the important lessons our Outremer 52 is teaching us about her preferences downwind and what it finally feels like to see land again after 15 days. Moments like this remind us why we sail and why we chose a life of adventure at sea. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ ⁠Spinnaker tips and tricks •⁠ ⁠Our downwind reefing procedure •⁠ ⁠What it feels like to be in the middle of the world's biggest ocean •⁠ ⁠Finally we see land - Land Ho! •⁠ ⁠What it's like to accomplish such a big goal If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #downwind reefing #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #topsailingvideos #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we cast off on AWEN's longest sailing passage yet across the Pacific Ocean with our crew including Nikki Henderson and our friend Tommy. Join us as we share what boat life is like on passage. Also in this episode, we refine our skills, are challenged by nature and deal with another situation with mysterious water in our bilges! We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Casting off in Galapagos •⁠ Learning new skills with Nikki Henderson •⁠ Finding the wind and sailing strategy •⁠ Discovering strange water in our bilges •⁠ Our everyday lives on passage If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% #pacificocean #travel © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we fend off some persistent intruders as we sail the magical islands of Galapagos for four weeks. We explore Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Floreana and Isabela Islands and go diving at Kicker Rock, Gordon Rocks and Seymour before we meet up with our new transpacific crew including Nikki Henderson and our friend Tommy. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ We find an unexpected visitor •⁠ We explore Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Floreana and Isabela Islands •⁠ We go diving at Kicker Rock, Gordon Rocks and Seymour •⁠ We share some highlights of our trip •⁠ We meet up with our new crew - Nikki Henderson and our friend Tommy If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% #galapagosislands #travel © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we celebrate crossing the equator with Neptune while sailing to the Galapagos Islands. Also, we share our opinion on whether it's better to fly and visit or stop with your own boat on the way to Marquesas in French Polynesia. A lot of people ask us our opinion if it's worth the administrative work and cost, join the discussion and leave a comment! We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ A visit from Neptune to transform us into shellbacks as we cross the equator •⁠ We jump in the water at the equator •⁠ We make landfall •⁠ Five reasons we think Galapagos is worth the stop •⁠ Enjoying Galapagos If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% #galapagosislands #travel © Sailing AWEN

UPDATED: In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share an inside look at the five things we do while sailing on passage to Galapagos Islands. We desperately search for wind as we are afraid we will run out of fuel. Also, you will meet our new crew and also some mysterious guests. This is an UPDATED version, the original version had some audio gremlins that have since been fixed, sorry about that! We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Will we run out of fuel? •⁠ Our new A5 asymmetrical spinnaker •⁠ We find stowaways •⁠ Five things we do on passage •⁠ Enjoying our sail If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% #galapagosislands #travel © Sailing AWEN

HYPE it if you like it! 🙏 In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share an inside look at the five things we do while sailing on passage to Galapagos Islands. We desperately search for wind as we are afraid we will run out of fuel. Also, you will meet our new crew and also some mysterious guests. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Will we run out of fuel? •⁠ Our new A5 asymmetrical spinnaker •⁠ We find stowaways •⁠ Five things we do on passage •⁠ Enjoying our sail If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% #galapagosislands #travel © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we take you on the best sailing day EVER as we head to Las Perles Islands off Panama. You won't want to miss some of these beautiful stops including Mogo Mogo Island, the scene from the Survivor Series, and we finally solve a few big problems. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Best sailing day ever •⁠ Leaving Panama •⁠ Las Perles Islands •⁠ Solving big problems; watermaker and AIS •⁠ Boat dragging at anchor If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

HYPE if you like this video! In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share the second of our two-part series on transiting the Panama Canal by boat and how it works. There is quite a bit of pucker factor in this kind of transit but it's also an epic experience. You won't want to miss important advice and tips for a successful canal transit. Moments like this remind us why we do this in the first place, to push ourselves into uncomfortable situations and take on new challenges. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Crossing Gatun Lake •⁠ How the locks work •⁠ Line handling in the Panama Canal •⁠ Transiting the final set of locks in current •⁠ Exiting the canal If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share the first of a two-part series on transiting the Panama Canal by boat and how it works. There is quite a bit of pucker factor in this kind of transit but it's also an epic experience. You won't want to miss important advice and tips for a successful canal transit. Moments like this remind us why we do this in the first place, to push ourselves into uncomfortable situations and take on new challenges. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Working with a Canal Agent •⁠ The role of the Canal Advisor •⁠ Nesting with other boats •⁠ Transiting the first set of locks at night •⁠ Spending the night on Gatun Lake If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we do our final push to prepare transiting from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean through the Panama Canal. There's a lot of lingering prep work, medical visits, a quick trip back home for personal business, and provisioning that never seems to end. While sailing full-time and living aboard our catamaran, the pressure is on to wrap up loose ends and complete final preparations. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. This episode shows the work and preparation involved beyond the beautiful anchorages and destinations - because good seamanship all comes down to preparation and forethought! ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ A quick visit home •⁠ Dealing with intermittent AIS problem •⁠ Servicing our life raft, wind vane and anchor tackle •⁠ Final provisioning push •⁠ Tying up loose ends before the Panama Canal If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we explore more of San Blas Islands, take you underwater, in the jungle and deal with an interesting and unexpected situation while sailing with a jammed furler! Then, we completely fail the 15 second liferaft test! While sailing full-time and living aboard our catamaran, you have to be on your toes every moment. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ ⁠We take you underwater to see all the coral and sea life, we even find some seahorses! •⁠ We try to unjam our furling drum while headed toward a bank of islands with squalls all around us •⁠ We fail a 15 second liferaft test •⁠ ⁠We are reminded why we do this with friends and other sailors •⁠ We continue to prepare for our long passage season If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound ▶️ WATCH NEXT 👉 [PRIMARY SERIES PLAYLIST LINK] 👉 [SECONDARY PLAYLIST LINK] #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

Living at anchor sounds like paradise — but the reality of full-time catamaran life comes with challenges. In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share 5 hard lessons we’re learning while living at anchor on our catamaran, from daily logistics to staying connected offshore. While sailing full-time and anchored in a stunning, secluded location, we’re reminded that even the most beautiful anchorages come with frustrations, tradeoffs, and lessons you only learn by doing. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE • 5 hard lessons we are learning at anchor • What liveaboard life is like on a catamaran • Setting up Starlink for offshore sailing • Daily challenges of boatwork in beautiful places • Frustration — even in paradise If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, this episode is for you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound ▶️ WATCH NEXT 👉 Path to Pacific 2026 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr8so8v3QDZE_njDg6EtgD5S&si=pcR1uB36TYQ_EbXW 👉 BINGE from the BEGINNING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr9vxmC9FByg6y1TDooOM6q4&si=og1PIhZ5qU0wndSg #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN

More sailing adventures in paradise as we explore more of San Blas Islands in Panama. We have a beautiful downwind sail from Chichime to the lovely Cocos Banderos where we get an unexpected invitation from some locals that became friends. #trending ============== 🔔Subscribe now and join us on our adventure. Don't wait - hit subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 👉Website: https://www.sailingawen.com/ ✅ For Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧COVERTCASTAWAY PODCAST anywhere you listen or stream directly at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 MUSIC by Epidemic Sound We have made the transition from full-time software professionals from the SF Bay Area to liveaboard sailing cruisers. Our goal is to complete a circumnavigation, or at least half of one, and we recently transitioned to a performance catamaran, an Outremer 52, AWEN. We worked with Outremer in France to launch our boat project and start our journey as sailing vagabonds. While it’s not a race or speed test, we are doing another Bluewater crossing this year and we are excited to see AWEN exercise her legs once more. Join us as we share what we’re learning and attempt this new life of travel and adventure on the ocean. Please be patient with us as we continue to improve our YouTube vlogging skills. Our goal isn’t to make our life a movie, it’s to give back to what others have shared with us. More about us here: https://sailingawen.com/about-us ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉 FULL PASSAGE SERIES: All Together Maiden Voyage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCR2uNbN4MQ&list=PLlCuYqC6mdr-Tr76hJxp4SmguTTGR_S31&pp=iAQB 👉 SEASON 2024 Bahamas & the Caribbean https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr96cBPcaKTzgYs2u5I8Xz22&si=FI5GeJ8w1HcUGBpk 👉 SEASON 2025 Caribbean https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr9k7EDNRXOw0KgS6xGBz-L8 ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 How it All Started (EP 1) #sailing Right Dream, Wrong Boat https://youtu.be/fpPB9x81wjc 👉 Mending our Broken Heart (EP 53) #sailing #Bahamas https://youtu.be/tm8lEuFEpvo?si=qCnNPY7yMR6Vcbhz 👉 T-Boned at Anchor (EP 52) #sailing #outremer https://youtu.be/OUYQLHjPlYY?si=1JREIYGhPoyfhYej 👉 Nick of Time (EP 63) Leg 3 Day 10 #outremer52 #miami https://youtu.be/IDK_7eVxg3U?si=TNq1DibA5GEpx6Jq 👉 Galloping to the End (EP 62) Leg 3 Day 9 #atlanticcrossing #sailingpassion https://youtu.be/1g8uZlEC71Q?si=chcmESWW6tqrEsz5 ============================= ✅ About Sailing AWEN. Holly and Stephane are formerly from the San Francisco Bay Area but have a home in Tahoe. Our 'someday' plan was to sell our belongings, buy a boat, and, with reckless abandon, sail away to visit distant lands, which we did starting in 2020. You can follow our transition and journey in our candid podcast, Covert Castaway, wherever you listen. You can also follow us live on our website at www.sailingawen.com ================================= #sailing #trending #panama #rainforest #catamaranlife #oceanadventure #sanblas #sailing #catamaran #outremer #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #stayhealthy #learning #vlog #podcast #live #motivation #travel #nomad #boattour #sailingadventure #bucketlist #adventure #nomad #retirement #adventureawaits #ocean #learning #youtubecommunity #youtubelife #vlog #youtubechannel #performance #weather #SwN&x% #scubadiving #tahoelife #panamacanal © Sailing AWEN

If you need a little vacation, this episode is for you! We escape back to San Blas Islands for some of the most serene cruising grounds in the world! Unfortunately, we had to work to get there tackling the big winds from the north from Columbia, all upwind sailing! We make it to the secluded islands and enjoy the peace as we look forward to the new year. #trending ============== 🔔Subscribe now and join us on our adventure. Don't wait - hit subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 👉Website: https://www.sailingawen.com/ ✅ For Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧COVERTCASTAWAY PODCAST anywhere you listen or stream directly at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 MUSIC by Epidemic Sound We have made the transition from full-time software professionals from the SF Bay Area to liveaboard sailing cruisers. Our goal is to complete a circumnavigation, or at least half of one, and we recently transitioned to a performance catamaran, an Outremer 52, AWEN. We worked with Outremer in France to launch our boat project and start our journey as sailing vagabonds. While it’s not a race or speed test, we are doing another Bluewater crossing this year and we are excited to see AWEN exercise her legs once more. Join us as we share what we’re learning and attempt this new life of travel and adventure on the ocean. Please be patient with us as we continue to improve our YouTube vlogging skills. Our goal isn’t to make our life a movie, it’s to give back to what others have shared with us. More about us here: https://sailingawen.com/about-us ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉 FULL PASSAGE SERIES: All Together Maiden Voyage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCR2uNbN4MQ&list=PLlCuYqC6mdr-Tr76hJxp4SmguTTGR_S31&pp=iAQB 👉 SEASON 2024 Bahamas & the Caribbean https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr96cBPcaKTzgYs2u5I8Xz22&si=FI5GeJ8w1HcUGBpk 👉 SEASON 2025 Caribbean https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr9k7EDNRXOw0KgS6xGBz-L8 ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 How it All Started (EP 1) #sailing Right Dream, Wrong Boat https://youtu.be/fpPB9x81wjc 👉 Mending our Broken Heart (EP 53) #sailing #Bahamas https://youtu.be/tm8lEuFEpvo?si=qCnNPY7yMR6Vcbhz 👉 T-Boned at Anchor (EP 52) #sailing #outremer https://youtu.be/OUYQLHjPlYY?si=1JREIYGhPoyfhYej 👉 Nick of Time (EP 63) Leg 3 Day 10 #outremer52 #miami https://youtu.be/IDK_7eVxg3U?si=TNq1DibA5GEpx6Jq 👉 Galloping to the End (EP 62) Leg 3 Day 9 #atlanticcrossing #sailingpassion https://youtu.be/1g8uZlEC71Q?si=chcmESWW6tqrEsz5 ============================= ✅ About Sailing AWEN. Holly and Stephane are formerly from the San Francisco Bay Area but have a home in Tahoe. Our 'someday' plan was to sell our belongings, buy a boat, and, with reckless abandon, sail away to visit distant lands, which we did starting in 2020. You can follow our transition and journey in our candid podcast, Covert Castaway, wherever you listen. You can also follow us live on our website at www.sailingawen.com ================================= #sailing #trending #panama #rainforest #catamaranlife #oceanadventure #sanblas #sailing #catamaran #outremer #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #stayhealthy #learning #vlog #podcast #live #motivation #travel #nomad #boattour #sailingadventure #bucketlist #adventure #nomad #retirement #adventureawaits #ocean #learning #youtubecommunity #youtubelife #vlog #youtubechannel #performance #weather #SwN&x% #scubadiving #tahoelife #panamacanal © Sailing AWEN

We take you to Panama City to explore the sights, preview the canal before our crossing and meet with our agent, and apply for the long-stay visa. We go on a jungle adventure and discover a wild sanctuary and discover the amazing sights of Panama! ============== 🔔Subscribe now and join us on our adventure. Don't wait - hit subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen?_rdc=1&_rdr 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 👉Website: https://www.sailingawen.com/ ✅ For Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧COVERTCASTAWAY PODCAST anywhere you listen or stream directly at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 MUSIC by Epidemic Sound We have made the transition from full-time software professionals from the SF Bay Area to liveaboard sailing cruisers. Our goal is to complete a circumnavigation, or at least half of one, and we recently transitioned to a performance catamaran and are madly in love with our Outremer 52, AWEN. We worked with Outremer in France to launch our boat project and start our journey as sailing vagabonds. While it’s not a race or speed test, we are doing another Bluewater crossing this year and we are excited to see AWEN exercise her legs once more. Join us as we share what we’re learning and attempt this new life of travel and adventure on the ocean. Please be patient with us as we continue to improve our YouTube vlogging skills. Our goal isn’t to make our life a movie, it’s to give back to what others have shared with us. More about us here: https://sailingawen.com/about-us ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉 FULL PASSAGE SERIES: All Together Maiden Voyage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCR2uNbN4MQ&list=PLlCuYqC6mdr-Tr76hJxp4SmguTTGR_S31&pp=iAQB 👉 SEASON 2024 Bahamas & the Caribbean https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr96cBPcaKTzgYs2u5I8Xz22&si=FI5GeJ8w1HcUGBpk 👉 SEASON 2025 Caribbean https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr9k7EDNRXOw0KgS6xGBz-L8 ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 How it All Started (EP 1) #sailing Right Dream, Wrong Boat https://youtu.be/fpPB9x81wjc 👉 Mending our Broken Heart (EP 53) #sailing #Bahamas https://youtu.be/tm8lEuFEpvo?si=qCnNPY7yMR6Vcbhz 👉 T-Boned at Anchor (EP 52) #sailing #outremer https://youtu.be/OUYQLHjPlYY?si=1JREIYGhPoyfhYej 👉 Nick of Time (EP 63) Leg 3 Day 10 #outremer52 #miami https://youtu.be/IDK_7eVxg3U?si=TNq1DibA5GEpx6Jq 👉 Galloping to the End (EP 62) Leg 3 Day 9 #atlanticcrossing #sailingpassion https://youtu.be/1g8uZlEC71Q?si=chcmESWW6tqrEsz5 ============================= ✅ About Sailing AWEN. Holly and Stephane are formerly from the San Francisco Bay Area but have a home in Tahoe. Our 'someday' plan was to sell our belongings, buy a boat, and, with reckless abandon, sail away to visit distant lands, which we did starting in 2020. You can follow our transition and journey in our candid podcast, Covert Castaway, wherever you listen. You can also follow us live on our website at www.sailingawen.com ================================= #sailing #panama #rainforest #catamaranlife #oceanadventure #outremer #sailing #catamaran #outremer #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #stayhealthy #learning #vlog #podcast #live #motivation #travel #nomad #boattour #sailingadventure #bucketlist #adventure #nomad #retirement #adventureawaits #ocean #learning #youtubecommunity #youtubelife #vlog #youtubechannel #performance #weather #SwN&x% #scubadiving #tahoelife #sanblas © Sailing AWEN

In this episode we explore the amazing San Blas Islands in Panama as we finish sailing from Aruba to Panama. We have an unexpected visitor and a anchor mishap. ============== 🔔Subscribe now and join us on our adventure. Don't wait - hit subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen?_rdc=1&_rdr 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 👉Website: https://www.sailingawen.com/ ✅ For Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧COVERTCASTAWAY PODCAST anywhere you listen or stream directly at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 MUSIC by Epidemic Sound We have made the transition from full-time software professionals from the SF Bay Area to liveaboard sailing cruisers. Our goal is to complete a circumnavigation, or at least half of one, and we recently transitioned to a performance catamaran and are madly in love with our Outremer 52, AWEN. We worked with Outremer in France to launch our boat project and start our journey as sailing vagabonds. While it’s not a race or speed test, we are doing another Bluewater crossing this year and we are excited to see AWEN exercise her legs once more. Join us as we share what we’re learning and attempt this new life of travel and adventure on the ocean. Please be patient with us as we continue to improve our YouTube vlogging skills. Our goal isn’t to make our life a movie, it’s to give back to what others have shared with us. More about us here: https://sailingawen.com/about-us ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉 FULL PASSAGE SERIES: All Together Maiden Voyage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCR2uNbN4MQ&list=PLlCuYqC6mdr-Tr76hJxp4SmguTTGR_S31&pp=iAQB 👉 SEASON 2024 Bahamas & the Caribbean https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr96cBPcaKTzgYs2u5I8Xz22&si=FI5GeJ8w1HcUGBpk 👉 SEASON 2025 Caribbean https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr9k7EDNRXOw0KgS6xGBz-L8 ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 How it All Started (EP 1) #sailing Right Dream, Wrong Boat https://youtu.be/fpPB9x81wjc 👉 Mending our Broken Heart (EP 53) #sailing #Bahamas https://youtu.be/tm8lEuFEpvo?si=qCnNPY7yMR6Vcbhz 👉 T-Boned at Anchor (EP 52) #sailing #outremer https://youtu.be/OUYQLHjPlYY?si=1JREIYGhPoyfhYej 👉 Nick of Time (EP 63) Leg 3 Day 10 #outremer52 #miami https://youtu.be/IDK_7eVxg3U?si=TNq1DibA5GEpx6Jq 👉 Galloping to the End (EP 62) Leg 3 Day 9 #atlanticcrossing #sailingpassion https://youtu.be/1g8uZlEC71Q?si=chcmESWW6tqrEsz5 ============================= ✅ About Sailing AWEN. Holly and Stephane are formerly from the San Francisco Bay Area but have a home in Tahoe. Our 'someday' plan was to sell our belongings, buy a boat, and, with reckless abandon, sail away to visit distant lands, which we did starting in 2020. You can follow our transition and journey in our candid podcast, Covert Castaway, wherever you listen. You can also follow us live on our website at www.sailingawen.com ================================= #sailing #panama #aruba #catamaranlife #oceanadventure #outremer #sailing #catamaran #outremer #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #stayhealthy #learning #vlog #podcast #live #motivation #travel #nomad #boattour #sailingadventure #bucketlist #adventure #nomad #retirement #adventureawaits #ocean #learning #youtubecommunity #youtubelife #vlog #youtubechannel #performance #weather #SwN&x% #saintmalo #scubadiving #rainforest #tahoelife #sanblas © Sailing AWEN

In this episode we sail 600 nautical miles from Aruba to San Blas Islands in Panama and Stephane wrangles the asymmetrical spinnaker in our little sailboat rodeo. This marks our first injury where we've had to bust out the medical kit and we learn from our mistakes the hard way. ============== 🔔Subscribe now and join us on our adventure. Don't wait - hit subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen?_rdc=1&_rdr 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 👉Website: https://www.sailingawen.com/ ✅ For Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧COVERTCASTAWAY PODCAST anywhere you listen or stream directly at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 MUSIC by Epidemic Sound We have made the transition from full-time software professionals from the SF Bay Area to liveaboard sailing cruisers. Our goal is to complete a circumnavigation, or at least half of one, and we recently transitioned to a performance catamaran and are madly in love with our Outremer 52, AWEN. We worked with Outremer in France to launch our boat project and start our journey as sailing vagabonds. While it’s not a race or speed test, we are doing another Bluewater crossing this year and we are excited to see AWEN exercise her legs once more. Join us as we share what we’re learning and attempt this new life of travel and adventure on the ocean. Please be patient with us as we continue to improve our YouTube vlogging skills. Our goal isn’t to make our life a movie, it’s to give back to what others have shared with us. More about us here: https://sailingawen.com/about-us ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉 FULL PASSAGE SERIES: All Together Maiden Voyage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCR2uNbN4MQ&list=PLlCuYqC6mdr-Tr76hJxp4SmguTTGR_S31&pp=iAQB 👉 SEASON 2024 Bahamas & the Caribbean https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr96cBPcaKTzgYs2u5I8Xz22&si=FI5GeJ8w1HcUGBpk 👉 SEASON 2025 Caribbean https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCuYqC6mdr9k7EDNRXOw0KgS6xGBz-L8 ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 How it All Started (EP 1) #sailing Right Dream, Wrong Boat https://youtu.be/fpPB9x81wjc 👉 Mending our Broken Heart (EP 53) #sailing #Bahamas https://youtu.be/tm8lEuFEpvo?si=qCnNPY7yMR6Vcbhz 👉 T-Boned at Anchor (EP 52) #sailing #outremer https://youtu.be/OUYQLHjPlYY?si=1JREIYGhPoyfhYej 👉 Nick of Time (EP 63) Leg 3 Day 10 #outremer52 #miami https://youtu.be/IDK_7eVxg3U?si=TNq1DibA5GEpx6Jq 👉 Galloping to the End (EP 62) Leg 3 Day 9 #atlanticcrossing #sailingpassion https://youtu.be/1g8uZlEC71Q?si=chcmESWW6tqrEsz5 ============================= ✅ About Sailing AWEN. Holly and Stephane are formerly from the San Francisco Bay Area but have a home in Tahoe. Our 'someday' plan was to sell our belongings, buy a boat, and, with reckless abandon, sail away to visit distant lands, which we did starting in 2020. You can follow our transition and journey in our candid podcast, Covert Castaway, wherever you listen. You can also follow us live on our website at www.sailingawen.com ================================= #sailing #france #aruba #catamaranlife #oceanadventure #outremer #sailing #catamaran #outremer #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #stayhealthy #learning #vlog #podcast #live #motivation #travel #nomad #boattour #sailingadventure #bucketlist #adventure #nomad #retirement #adventureawaits #ocean #learning #youtubecommunity #youtubelife #vlog #youtubechannel #performance #weather #SwN&x% #saintmalo #scubadiving #rainforest #tahoelife © Sailing AWEN