Location revealed! Well, the midway stopping point anyway. Can you guess where we?re going? #sailing #offshoresailing #travelvlog #rongelap #sailinglife Don?t forget to subscribe to follow our jo

We changed our route just days before leaving Rongelap. No storm. No emergency. Just a feeling. Now we?re sailing upwind? toward something unexpected. Can you guess where we?re going? #sailing #offs

An old manifest reveals the last flights that ever took off on this runway. We explore crumbling resorts, a forgotten runway, and places that seemed completely frozen in time. #abandoned #urbanexplo

In this episode, we anchor in the rolliest anchorage we?ve encountered yet. With unpredictable conditions and tricky navigation, will our decision pay off? Join us as we face the challenges of the North Pacific and adapt on the fly! Plus, an impromptu man overboard drill keeps us on our toes. #sailing #vlog #history #adventure Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ey2t4k

Uninhabited. THE DREAM. Join us for this ULTIMATE escapism journey! #adventure #escape #paradise Don?t forget to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific and support our small boat making big adventures. Follow our adventures elsewhere: https://www.sweetruca.com Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing

We hit speeds of up to 12 knots, battle isolation, and embrace the beauty and challenges of true remote sailing. ??? From wild ocean passages to anchoring in untouched paradise, this is the sailing adventure you've been waiting for. Don?t miss the epic journey, breathtaking drone shots, and real moments from life at sea in one of the last wild places on Earth. #Sailing #PacificOcean #offgridliving ?? Don?t forget to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific and support our small boat making big adventures. ?? Follow our adventures elsewhere: ?? https://www.sweetruca.com ?? Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ruca ?? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucasailing ?? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing

We sailed to a place you can?t even fly to? ??? Episode 184 takes you to one of the most exclusive yacht clubs on Earth ? not because it?s expensive or famous, but because you can only get there by boat. No roads, no airports, no tourists? just untouched beauty and a hidden paradise few have ever seen. ?? This remote atoll is home to a yacht club like no other ? uninhabited, surreal, and totally off the map. We?ll show you what it?s like to arrive by sail, drop anchor, and experience a side of luxury that money can?t buy. ?? Watch until the end ? this one?s unforgettable. #SailingLife #YachtClub #RemoteParadise #BoatLife #OffGridAdventure #SuperYacht #LuxuryEscape #TravelVlog #UntouchedNature #sailingadventures ?? Don?t forget to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific and support our small boat making big adventures. ?? Follow our adventures elsewhere: ?? https://www.sweetruca.com ?? Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ruca ?? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucasailing ?? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing

They lived through the horrors of World War II and witnessed the aftermath of nuclear bomb testing in the Marshall Islands all after Europeans settled in this remote place. In this emotional interview, a mother and her son share the untold story of resilience, loss, and survival across generations. You won?t believe what she?s lived through. #worldwar2 #history #marshallislands #nucleartesting Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ey2t4k Historical Clip: File:Yanks Invade the Marshall Islands.ogv Author: Castle Films Source: https://archive.org/details/gov.fdr.300 License: Public Domain

We sailed into Likiep Atoll not knowing what to expect? and left with full hearts, new friends, and unforgettable memories. From a mysterious graveyard to a surprise birthday celebration, a runway adventure, and fresh-caught snapper shared by a former mayor?it was nothing like we imagined. But the real magic? That came from the people. #sailing #vlog #adventure Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ey2t4k

We hit 10 knots with just one sail up?! This week on Sailing Sweet Ruca, we push our fast-paced cruising setup to the limit ? sailing from the remote atoll of Wotje to the stunning waters of Likiep in the Marshall Islands. With epic ocean conditions, a freshly repaired genoa from 180sails, and the racing spirit still alive, this passage delivers speed, beauty, and that wild Pacific magic. ??? Check out www.180sails.com for an instant quote on a new sail! #sailing #vlog #adventure Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ey2t4k

We?re back at sea?sailing thousands of miles from any major sailing hub, deep into the remote waters of the Marshall Islands. After saying goodbye to the 200-person community of Likiep, we raise anchor and set our course for the uninhabited atoll of Rongerik, a place with a haunting legacy of nuclear fallout?and a secret yacht club most sailors have never heard of. Join us, Kate, Curtis, and Roxy the dog aboard SV Sweet Ruca, as we: Navigate bommies and shifting currents out of Likiep Atoll Set sails for a 150 nautical mile passage off-grid Perform quick winch repairs mid-passage Encounter distant AIS pings from fishing fleets and even Greenpeace?s Rainbow Warrior Reflect on the tuna wars, ocean politics, and legacy of nuclear testing Arrive at the isolated shores of Rongerik, where few have tread ?? From the legacy of Bikini Atoll to the tuna feeding frenzies around us, this leg of the journey is a mix of solitude, history, and mystery. ?? Don?t forget to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific and support our small boat making big adventures. ?? Follow our adventures elsewhere: ?? https://www.sweetruca.com ?? Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ruca ?? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucasailing ?? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing #sailing #marshallislands #offgridliving #adventure #sweetRuca #nucleartesting #Rongerik #sailinglife #bluewatercruising

Join us aboard Sailing Sweet Ruca as we explore remote Wotje Island in the Pacific, where dangerous secrets and hidden WWII relics and still lurk above and blow the surface. From rusted bunkers hidden in the jungle, airplane wrecks in crystall blue water, to the chilling possibility of unexploded bombs, we go on a discovery mission to uncover the forgotten history of this eerie atoll and meet the beautiful and kind people that live here. Could these relics still pose a threat today? Watch our sailing and travel vlog to find out! #sailing #vlog #history #adventure Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ey2t4k Historical Clip: File:Yanks Invade the Marshall Islands.ogv Author: Castle Films Source: https://archive.org/details/gov.fdr.300 License: Public Domain

Just another successful passage. Sorry about the lack of drama. 160 miles in 23 hours. Hope to see you in the comments section! #sailing #MarshallIslands #adventure #ww2 Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/rucaInstagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing

In this video, we share the truth behind the U.S. involvement in the Marshall Islands post-WWII. Explore the traditonal Walap, or outrigger canoe, that still races in Majuro today. Watch as we navigate delays waiting for permits to visit the outer atolls, and see how we provision and refuel the boat before setting sail. #MarshallIslands #SailingAdventure #BoatPrep #USHistory #ww2history Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/rucaInstagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing

From the tropical paradise of the Marshall Islands to the bustling streets of Chicago, follow along as I navigate unexpected challenges, exciting moments, and the emotional reunion that made it all worth it. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at our sail repair process and witness the big reveal when I surprise my family for Christmas! ????????????? #sailing #travel #adventure Check out www.180Sails.com to learn more about ordering a new sail for your boat today! Get an instant quote for any mainsail, genoa, jib, or spinnaker! Find us elsewhere: website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/rucaInstagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing/ Instagram: @rucasailing

An entire island abandoned ? not by war or disaster, but by something invisible. Rongelap Atoll was once a thriving Pacific community, until nuclear fallout from U.S. testing forced its residents to flee. Today, it stands frozen in time ? buildings decaying, possessions untouched, and an eerie silence that tells a story few have seen. In this gripping exploration, we uncover the secrets left behind and reveal why no one ever came back. #abandoned #urbanexploration #history Don?t forget to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific and support our small boat making big adventures. Follow our adventures elsewhere: https://www.sweetruca.com Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing Image Attribution: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rainbow_Warrior,_Greenpeace_Ship_%287352292610%29.jpg

After 1800 miles at sea, we finally reach the remote Marshall Islands?an epic journey filled with intense squalls, sail changes, and unpredictable weather. Watch the thrilling final leg of our voyage sailing from American Samoa to the Marshall Islands. #sailing #adventure #travel Whenever we see that blazing orange sunset on the horizon, we think of how far we've come sailing around the world. And this year, we are celebrating sailing across the Pacific Ocean. The color of those brilliant orange sunsets give us that feeling of accomplisment. In this video, we imagine what Sweet Ruca would look like if we repainted her "Blazing Fire Orange" in memory of those sunsets. Thanks to the Awlgrip 3D Color Visualizer Tool, we can test out over tens of thousands of colors and make our vision a reality. Try out the Awlgrip 3D Color Visualizer Tool at https://www.awlgrip.com/north-america/colors #awlgripfinishes website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing

Join us on an epic sailing adventure as we cross the Equator and International Dateline, two of the most significant milestones in the world of sailing, on our journey from American Samoa to the Marshall Islands. #sailing #adventure #travel Watch as we navigate through the Pacific Ocean and experience these incredible landmarks that every sailor dreams of! In this video, we share breathtaking views, thrilling moments, and the challenges of these once-in-a-lifetime milestones at sea. Don't miss this unforgettable sailing journey across the world's most iconic lines! website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing

A major breakdown offshore forces us to consider heading back to land after a few days into our Pacific Ocean crossing. Will we divert to safe harbor or sail 4,000 miles with this new problem? #sailing #adventure #breakdown Website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing

???? Roxy: The Fearless Sailing Dog! ??? Ever wondered what it?s like to live life on the waves? Meet Roxy, the intrepid dog who?s spent five thrilling years aboard a sailboat! Don?t miss this heartwarming tale of adventure, friendship, and the open sea! ????? #dog #doglover #sailing website & Blog: www.sweetruca.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/ruca Instagram: www.instagram.com/rucasailing