We’re approaching the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait—one of the most notorious chokepoints in the world and a place sailors don’t take lightly. But just as we prepare to pass through, I’m suddenly below deck battling in the engine room. Instead of calmly approaching the strait, we’re trying to keep the boat running. And as night falls, we learn there is a warship operating in the area that’s aware of our position. Just another day sailing one of the most intense stretches of our voyage. Full episode now on Bums on a Boat. #babemandeb #redsea #sailingadventure #sailinglife #sailingvoyage #lifeatsea #engineproblems #offshoresailing #oceanadventure #circumnavigation #bumsonaboat #sailboatlife #adventureatsea #maritime #shorts

We all have that moment. When something innocent suddenly feels like the beginning of a documentary. An unmarked vessel started turning toward us… Battle stations were called. Engines were gunned. Dignity was lost. Turns out… probably fishermen. Tag your “Danny.” 😂 #SailingLife #BoatLife #OceanLife #SailingAdventure #BoatHumor #RelatableMoments #WeAllHaveThatFriend #DannyMoment #BattleStations #FalseAlarm #OceanStories #LifeAtSea #bumsonaboat

We couldn’t believe it — fish after fish hitting the line while we sailed straight through a Red Sea pirate high-risk zone. The contrast between nonstop action and real tension made this one of the wildest crossings of our journey. Full episode is live now — this is just a glimpse. #RedSea #PirateWaters #FishingAdventure #SailingLife #OceanFishing #SailingVlog #AdventureAtSea #YouTubeShorts #OffshoreSailing #TravelAdventure#bumsonaboat

I thought we hooked the catch of the day… turns out it hooked me instead. 🎣😳 Somewhere in the Red Sea, a mahi, a flying hook, and the wildest one-liner of our entire voyage collide. You have to see how this ends. When I told the captain what happened, his reaction became the quote of the voyage. Watch the full episode to see the chaos, the fishing, and life sailing one of the world’s most unpredictable seas. 🌊🎣 #sailing #redsea #fishinggonewrong #mahi #oceanadventure #sailinglife #boatlife #travelreel#bumsonaboat

Just getting comfortable sailing into the Red Sea… then everything escalated. From a casual onboard haircut to hooking a massive tuna, this calm moment turns chaotic fast. What happens next is one of those you can’t make this up sailing moments. 🎥 Full episode: Nerves on Edge — Our First Miles Into the Red Sea #RedSea #SailingShorts #SailingLife #OceanChaos #SailingAdventure #FishingFail #SailingVlog #LifeAtSea #BlueWaterSailing #YouTubeShorts #AdventureAtSea #bumsonaboat

Caught today. Cooked today. Our first tuna of the voyage, prepared using the Captain’s secret method—simple, fresh, and impossible to beat. From sea to pan, this is how perfect tuna is done. 🔥🐟 #bumsonaboat#Tuna #FreshCatch #CookingAtSea #SeaToTable #SailingLife #BoatLife #Captain #SecretRecipe #FirstCatch #OceanCooking #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #FoodShorts #CatchAndCook

Sailing out of Malta was supposed to be simple… until we realized we’d broken all three classic sailing rules in one go. Leaving on a Friday, bringing bananas on board, and, yes… supposedly no women on departure day. Do sailors still believe this stuff? Who knows — but it made for one unforgettable exit from Malta. Beautiful place, amazing people, questionable luck. 😂⚓️ #Malta #SailingLife #SailingHumor #BoatLife #SailingShorts #TravelFails #OceanLife #SailingSuperstitions #YachtLife #SeaStories #MaltaVibes #SailingTikTok #AdventureShorts

We’ve just crossed the Atlantic — but the next leg might be even more dangerous. Between Cádiz and Gibraltar, orca whales have been attacking sailboats… and we’re heading straight through their territory. Our plan: stay close to shore, dodge fishing nets, and hope the orcas don’t find us. Then we’ll face the Strait of Gibraltar — one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world — where massive tankers and ferries surround our tiny sailboat. Sail with us as we navigate the gateway to the Mediterranean and continue our voyage toward Dubai. The journey has only just begun 🌊⚓️ #Sailing #SailingAdventure #StraitOfGibraltar #OrcaAttacks #SailingLife #SailingVlog #YachtLife #OceanAdventure #SailboatJourney#AtlanticCrossing #MediterraneanSailing #SailingToDubai #BluewaterSailing #AdventureSailing #SailWithUs #SailingCommunity #SailingYouTube #LiveaboardLife#bumsonaboat

After crossing the Atlantic, we finally reached Cadiz, Spain — but with our starboard engine controls broken, docking turned into a high-stakes challenge. I had to throttle manually from the engine room while the captain shouted commands over a walkie-talkie. One wrong move, and it could have been a disaster. Watch the full episode on our channel to see how we made it through this unforgettable finale of our Atlantic crossing. ————————————————————————— Stay connected! 🔗 Facebook: [facebook.com/bumsonaboat] Instagram: [instagram.com/bumsonaboat]

This was our 2nd attempt starting our engine. 1st was way worse 🤣 but no 🎥

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We can't stay away from WEEKI WACHEE!!! Just a short teaser for laughs! 60ft Gainers, rope swings and failed dives all coming soon! Hope you guys enjoy!