Some of the most important work on a home is the part you'll never see. In this episode, we tackle one of our biggest infrastructure projects yet: building a French drain to protect the tiny house foundation from excess water. What started as a simple idea turned into over 90 feet of trenching by hand, laying landscape fabric, hauling rock, installing perforated pipe, drilling drainage holes, and carefully backfilling everything. Building life on land and sea isn't just about the finished result—it's about solving problems, learning new skills, and enjoying the process along the way. Thanks for following the journey. If you're enjoying the build, subscribe and come along for the next chapter. #BumsOnABoat #TinyHouse #FrenchDrain #DIY #OffGrid #Homestead #Foundation #Drainage #Building #Construction #DIYBuild #CountryLife #LandDevelopment #TinyHouseBuild #LifeOnLandAndSea

Welcome to the next chapter. In this episode, I finally take you inside the tiny houses and share the vision for what's ahead. We make a full day of progress installing siding, uncover a huge snake that spent the winter hiding in the loft, and I walk through the plans for the tiny house, French drains, landscaping, the grey water system, and everything still to come. This is the beginning of a new style of Bums on a Boat—following the day-to-day process of building a better life, one project at a time. Thanks for watching. I'm glad you're here. ⚓ Subscribe for new episodes every week. ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #BumsOnABoat #TinyHouse #TinyHouseBuild #DIYBuild #BuildingABetterLife #Homestead #HomeBuilding #CountryLiving #DIYProjects #Vlog #LifeOnLandAndSea #DreamBig #SimpleLiving #BuildInPublic

The original three Bums are back together. While visiting my brother, Jarrad stopped by to help us run power for Tony and Maria's new sauna and cold plunge. After digging the trench, we installed conduit, pulled wire, wired the outlets, and connected everything back to the main breaker. It wasn't just another project—it felt like the early days of Bums on a Boat all over again. Three friends working together, solving problems, and enjoying the process. Sometimes the best part isn't the finished project. It's who you build it with. #Shorts #BumsOnABoat #DIY #Sauna #ColdPlunge #Electrical #Building #Homestead #TinyHouse #OffGrid #Friends #Construction #Maker #WeekendProject #LandAndSea

What does it actually cost to turn raw land into a place you can call home? In this episode of Bums on a Boat – Building a Life on Land and Sea, we're sharing the real numbers behind our homestead project. From purchasing five acres of land to installing electricity, building the foundation, running water, and framing the tiny home, we're breaking down what it cost to reach this point. These expenses were part of Kara Lynn's vision long before we met. Over the past year, I've been learning the story behind this property while helping continue the build, and along the way I've discovered a few surprising things about the land that make this place even more unique. If you've ever wondered what it takes to start building on raw land—or dreamed of creating a simpler life—this episode gives you an honest look at the journey so far. Thanks for following along as we continue building a life on land and sea. ⚓ Subscribe for new episodes every week. ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #BumsOnABoat #TinyHouse #Homestead #OffGrid #LandDevelopment #HomesteadLife #Building #DIY #RawLand #TinyHome #CountryLiving #DreamBuild #SimpleLiving #BoatLife #LifeOnLandAndSea

For nearly a year, we've been slowly transforming our property into a place we can finally call home. In this episode of Building a Life on Land and Sea, I take you inside the tiny homes for the first time and show the progress that's been happening behind the scenes. The biggest challenge? Getting running water into the units. What sounded simple turned into weeks of digging, moving massive boulders, battling groundwater, and pumping out a trench that seemed determined to stay full. Living on a watershed definitely added a few surprises along the way. As I worked through each obstacle, I found myself relying on lessons learned during years of living aboard sailboats. Boat life taught me how to troubleshoot, adapt, and keep moving forward when plans fall apart. Those same skills are proving just as valuable here on land. Join me as I share the progress, setbacks, and victories of building a life that combines the best of both worlds—land and sea. ⚓ Subscribe for more episodes of Building a Life on Land and Sea. ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #BumsOnABoat #TinyHome #Homestead #OffGridLiving #DIYBuild #BuildingALifeOnLandAndSea

After a long break, I'm finally back with a life update. Over the last two years, a lot has changed. In this video I explore the different sailing lifestyles people choose—from full-time cruising and liveaboards to seasonal sailors and professionals who only sail a few weeks each year. Along the way, I share the path I've decided to pursue: a hybrid life that combines a home base on land with the freedom to sail. You'll get a look around the property, a glimpse of the tiny house, updates on life behind the scenes, and some of the plans I'm working toward next. This channel has always been about freedom, adventure, and building a life on your own terms. The destination may have evolved, but the mission hasn't changed. Thanks for being here. More videos are on the way—including a full tiny house tour. Subscribe if you'd like to follow the journey. ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #tinyhouse #BoatLife #SailingLife #LifeUpdate #Homestead #OffGridLiving #FreedomLifestyle #SailboatLiving #PropertyDevelopment #BumsOnABoat

After sailing halfway around the world from Grenada, it all comes down to this final passage. We enter the Strait of Hormuz—low on fuel, low on supplies, surrounded by ships, and navigating in reduced visibility. This was August 2024, before everything changed. With the help of AIS, we thread our way through one of the busiest waterways on earth and make our final approach into Dubai… ending an unforgettable journey across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red Sea, and beyond. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #bumsonaboat#Sailing #StraitOfHormuz #Dubai #SailingLife #OffshoreSailing #OceanCrossing #SailboatLife #Adventure #liveaboard #SailingVlog #BoatLife #AIS #Maritime #AroundTheWorld #GrenadaToDubai

We leave the Gulf of Aden behind, riding powerful following seas north along the coast of Oman—pushed hard by some of the strongest sustained winds we’ve faced yet. It should feel like a gift… but we’re not exactly in fighting shape. Our water maker failed back in Djibouti, so every drop is rationed. No showers. No margin. Then the inverter goes down—taking our stove and oven with it. No cooking. No hot meals. Just problem after problem stacking up at sea. We’re limping forward, carried by wind we can’t control, toward one of the most critical passages in the world—the Strait of Hormuz. This was filmed end of July to early August of 2024 before recent events of 2026 made this passage much more dangerous. Somewhere along the way, we catch what might be our last fish… a wahoo. A small win in a stretch that keeps testing us. This is what it looks like when the journey doesn’t get easier… you just get closer. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #Sailing #SailingLife #SailingAdventure #OffshoreSailing #BluewaterSailing #GulfOfAden #OmanCoast #StraitOfHormuz #IndianOcean #DownwindSailing #HeavyWeatherSailing #FollowingSeas #Liveaboard #BoatLife #SailboatLife #CruisingLife #SailingYouTube #AdventureStory #OceanLife #MinimalLiving #SurvivalAtSea #RealSailing #CatchAndCook #Wahoo #FishingAtSea

Past Bab el-Mandeb, the wind finally arrived. After days of preparation in Djibouti — cleaning the boat, servicing the engines, and loading 900 liters of fuel in jerry cans — we set off toward one of the most notorious passages in the world: the Gulf of Aden. The moment we cleared the harbor, the conditions changed. Thirty knots of wind filled in on a beam reach and suddenly we were sailing fast, pushing northwest to stay clear of Somali waters before joining the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC) used by commercial ships crossing between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. With the Bab el-Mandeb finally behind us, we’re making miles under sail — but we’re still on high alert as we pass between the coasts of Yemen and Somalia. Cargo ships share the corridor, naval patrols monitor the region, and the Indian Ocean is beginning to build as we approach the end of the lane. The strait may be behind us… but this passage isn’t over yet. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #Sailing #GulfOfAden #BabElMandeb #SailingAdventure #OffshoreSailing #BluewaterSailing #SailingTheWorld #SailingLife #LiveaboardLife #IndianOcean #BumsOnABoat

9,500 miles into our 10,500-mile journey… this was the stretch 90% of people told us not to sail. Bab el-Mandeb — pirate waters between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. It starts at night. Ships with AIS turned off. Shadows on the horizon. Then our starboard engine stops cooling. No raw water. No cooling. Overheat it here… and we lose it for good. Hours in the engine room. Heat. Sweat. Exhaustion. Finally — water flows again. That night, the GPS flips to Indian Ocean. We made it through. But we’re still not cleared into Djibouti… and over 1,000 miles of high-risk water still lie ahead. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #BumsOnABoat #BabElMandeb #RedSeaCrossing #IndianOcean #BluewaterSailing #SailingLife #LiveaboardLife #SailingAdventure #OceanPassage #PirateWaters #AroundTheWorldSailing #BoatLife #AdventureAtSea #WorldTravel #OffshoreSailing

A day after a pirate distress call, we sail straight into the same red zone off the coast of Yemen. We rehearse our plan. Unmarked boats begin closing in. Every shadow feels wrong. Relief comes… but the night isn’t done with us. As birds swarm the boat and darkness settles in, a distant light appears — and everything goes quiet. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #SailingAdventure #PirateWaters #OffshoreSailing #SailingLife #OceanVoyage #HighTension #OpenOcean #BoatLife #AdventureSailing #RealTimeAdventure#bumsonaboat#sail

We set out to cross the Red Sea from north to south knowing this stretch of water carries real risk. Active pirate alerts were being reported as we approached the high-risk zone near Yemen — and right in the middle of it all, we experienced the best fishing of our entire voyage. Fish after fish hit our lines while tension quietly built on the horizon. Mid-crossing, a piracy distress signal came through directly along our heading. Excitement and uncertainty collided as we pushed south, balancing vigilance with the unbelievable abundance around us. This passage was a reminder of how unpredictable life at sea can be — equal parts adrenaline, beauty, and raw adventure. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #RedSea #SailingAdventure #PirateWaters #SailingLife #OceanCrossing #LifeAtSea #SailingVlog #OffshoreSailing #FishingAtSea #AdventureTravel #HighAlertZone #SailboatLife #OpenOcean#bumsonaboat

Leaving the Suez Canal behind, we sail into the Red Sea — and immediately feel the shift. The heat is relentless, nerves are high, and this stretch of water demands attention. In these first miles, we’re not pushing limits yet… just learning what the Red Sea is going to ask of us. Between adjusting to the conditions, a spontaneous onboard haircut, and a calm moment that turns chaotic when we hook a massive tuna, things escalate fast. And then comes the fishing blooper of a lifetime — somehow, in the chaos, the fish spits the hook… straight into me. By the end of the episode, we’re fully committed, deeper into the Red Sea, and mentally preparing for whatever comes next. This is only the beginning. #bumsonaboat #RedSea #SailingAdventure #SailingLife #SuezCanal #OceanAdventure #SailingVlog #BlueWaterSailing #Liveaboard #OffshoreSailing #SailingYouTube #AdventureAtSea #LifeAtSea #SailingJourney #OceanLife

Sailing through the Suez Canal is unlike any other passage on Earth. In this full-length episode, we enter the canal at Port Said and navigate one of the world’s most important and tightly controlled waterways by sailboat. From towering container ships and nonstop construction to fishermen working at sunrise, this journey reveals the human scale behind a global artery of trade. What began as a distant dream a decade ago becomes reality as the horizon closes in and history surrounds us. Guided by Suez pilots, passing inches from giants of steel, and sharing the canal with families who have fished these waters for generations, this transit marks a turning point in our voyage. This is not just a crossing—it’s a moment where oceans, economies, and lives converge. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #Bumsonaboat #SuezCanal #SailingAdventure #SailboatLife #OceanVoyage #MaritimeHistory #GlobalTrade #SailingDocumentary #LifeAtSea #PortSaid #TravelBySail #AdventureSailing #WorldWaterways

Crete was more than just a stop — it was a turning point. After sailing into the crystal-clear waters of Crete, Carston climbs the mast before showing her skills beneath the surface, cleaning the bottom of the boat in water too beautiful to rush. It’s our last truly safe swim, our last easy moment, before the voyage ahead becomes far more serious. With few stops remaining and increasing risks on the road to Dubai, we say goodbye to comfort and set our sights on the Suez Canal. Sailing towards the Suez, after 45 days of trying, the ocean finally rewards us — our first fish of the journey. This is where the adventure changes. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #Bumsonaboat#SailingLife #FromCreteToSuez #SailingToDubai #LifeAtSea #SailboatLife #OceanAdventure #BlueWaterSailing #MediterraneanSea #SuezCanal #PointOfNoReturn #VoyageOfALifetime #OffshoreSailing #AdventureTravel #LiveaboardLife #SailingCouple #TrustTheJourney #FishingAtSea #FirstCatch #OceanRewards

We leave Malta with great wind, high spirits, and hopes of catching our first fish in a long time. The Mediterranean gives us one of those rare, perfect sailing days — steady breeze, open water, and total freedom. As we approach Crete, we slow the boat, throw a line off the stern, and jump into the deep blue, swimming as the boat drifts forward. At the same time, halfway across the world, Hurricane Beryl is heading straight for Grenada — where my sailboat Chak Matay has been moored. I’ve owned her for 10 years, and she’s survived more than she ever should have. This episode is about distance, freedom, and the helpless feeling of being far away when everything you love is in the path of a storm. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #bumsonaboat #SailingLife #HurricaneBeryl #SailingVlog #Liveaboard #MediterraneanSailing #SailingAdventure #BoatLife #BlueWaterSailing #SailboatLife #OceanLife #AdventureSailing #ChakMatay #SailingToDubai #StormSeason #LifeAtSea

Some places don’t just welcome you; they recharge you. Malta was that place—warm people, electric nights, and streets that seem to guide you even when you’re lost. It reminded me why we travel in the first place: to feel alive, to reconnect, to start fresh. As we sail toward Crete, that energy comes with us. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #sailinglife #BoatLife #Malta #VisitMalta #MediterraneanSailing #TravelVlog #AdventureVlog #IslandLife #MediterraneanEscape #SailingLife #TravelStories #Wanderlust

Apparently I’ve been saying “Gibraltar” wrong… but then a guy from the UK told me THEY don’t pronounce the R either. So I checked Google… and Google said something entirely different. 😅 Meanwhile the sail to Malta was calm, beautiful, and completely drama-free. How do YOU say it? #bumsonaboat#sailing #sailinglife #sailboatlife #youtubeshorts #gibraltar #pronunciation #travelshorts #boatlife #sailingadventure #liveaboard #mediterranean #malta #oceanlife #sailingaroundtheworld #fairwinds

After crossing the Atlantic from Grenada, navigating the orca attack zone, and surviving the Strait of Gibraltar, we finally caught a break — fair winds and following seas from Gibraltar to Malta. On the surface, it was perfect: calm seas, golden sunsets, and the kind of rhythm sailors dream of. But behind that beauty lies the truth of delivery life — long hours, constant motion, and a relentless pace that never really stops. In this episode, nothing dramatic happens. No storms. No close calls. Just the quiet, steady work that keeps us moving forward. Sometimes, sailing isn’t about what happens. It’s about what doesn’t. Subscribe: to follow our passage from Grenada to Dubai 🌍 Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you got something from this story ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat] #BumsOnABoat #SailingLife #SailingToMalta #FairWinds #FollowingSeas #BoatLife #SailingMediterranean #SailingAdventure #OceanLife #SailingCouple #Liveaboard #SailingChannel #SailboatDelivery

We’ve crossed the Atlantic… but some of the most dangerous waters of our voyage now lie ahead. Leaving Cádiz, Spain, we sail into the Strait of Gibraltar — a passage feared by sailors for two reasons: orcas and traffic. In recent years, orcas have attacked countless boats along this stretch of coast — ramming hulls, snapping rudders, and even sinking yachts. To protect our boat, we hug the shoreline in shallow water… but that means dodging fishing nets, pods, and shoals that can rise without warning. And then comes the next trial: the Strait of Gibraltar itself. This narrow gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Giant tankers, cargo ships, and ferries all funnel through the same narrow channel, leaving little room for a small sailboat like ours. Our destination is Dubai — but first, we must survive this crossing. ⚓ Join us as we navigate danger, dodge orcas, and sail into one of the most legendary straits on Earth. 🔔 Subscribe to follow our journey across the seas: [Your Channel Link] 👍 Like the video if you enjoy the adventure — it really helps out! #Sailing #OrcaAttacks #StraitOfGibraltar #AdventureSailing #AtlanticCrossing #SailingLife