Join us on our latest adventure as we make our way up the stunning bay of Saint-Tropez! What should've been a smooth sail turned into a busy, slightly chaotic entrance into the marina of Cogolin. With boat traffic everywhere and the sea getting a little bumpy, we had our hands full—yet the views and vibes were absolutely worth it. Hop aboard for some Riviera magic, real-life sailing moments, and of course… good jibes only. 🌊✨ #sainttropez #cogolin #southfrance #bumpyride #sea #sailing #sailboat #sailinglife #sailingcouple #sailingvibes #liveaboard #liveaboardlife

We’re anchored off the beautiful coast of Hyères with Pace, soaking in the calm as much as we can before the next passage. Before we lift the hook, we hop in the dinghy for a quick (and slightly stressful) mission to shore to explore this shore a bit. From life at anchor to the small adventures of just trying to get to land, this episode captures the real rhythm of cruising. Join us as we say goodbye to Hyères—again!—and point Pace toward our next destination. Fair winds and Good Jibes Only 🌊⛵✨ #hyères #france #anchor #anchoring #goodjibesonly #dinghy #liveaboard #liveaboardlife #sailboat #sailing #sailinglife

After too many hours elbow-deep in the engine bay, we think we’ve sorted it out. There’s only one way to find out—cast off and hope for the best! Watch as we leave Îles de Frioul and cross our fingers all the way to Hyères. Will it be smooth sailing or another “learning experience”? Hit subscribe to follow our full-time sailing journey, learn from our boat maintenance mistakes, and see if Good Jibes Only really holds true! #SailingVlog #BoatRepair #EngineTrouble #SailingFrance #CruisingLife #GoodJibesOnly #SailingCouple #DIYBoatMaintenance #SailingMediterranean #LiveaboardLife

This week on GoodJibesOnly, we finally try to fix the engine with the elusive part we tracked down in Marseille! Will it work? 🤞🏼 After getting our hands dirty, we reward ourselves with a little escape to the stunning Îles du Frioul—just off the coast. Crystal-clear waters, epic views, and some much-needed time away from the engine room. Come along for the highs, the headaches, and the hangouts. #sailinglife #liveaboard #sailboat #sailboatlife #boatlife #enginefix #engineproblems #france #goodjibesonly ⛽ Engine struggles 🔧 DIY fix attempt 🏝️ Field trip to Frioul 🌊 Classic GoodJibes chaos 💬 Drop a comment if you've ever had a boat repair go sideways (or surprisingly right). 📍Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for weekly boat life videos!

We're on a mission in Marseille! With our boat in need of a critical engine part, we head into the city hoping to track it down. Join us as we go on a trip to a city we have never been, to retrieve the part we REALLY need to fix our boat and be on our way again. Will we find the part we need—or will this turn into another wild goose chase? Hit that like button, subscribe, and come along for the ride — it's all Good Jibes Only from here. ⚓🔥 #sailboat #sailinglife #liveaboard #sail #sailing #france #marseille #boatlife #boatproblems #enginepart #engineproblems #goodjibesonly

After 9 long months on the hard, Pace is finally back in the water — and it's time for our first proper sail! In this episode, we say a bittersweet goodbye to Port Napoleon, the place that’s been our boatyard home during the refit, and set sail towards the stunning Îles du Frioul. But of course, it wouldn’t be our maiden voyage without a few complications along the way... Come aboard as GoodJibesOnly officially gets back to cruising life! Expect beautiful views, a bit of chaos, and the real behind-the-scenes of what it’s like to take a boat out after nearly a year on land. 👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you don’t miss our next adventure! #sea #sailingadventures #sailing #sail #sailboat #liveaboard #cruising #cruiserlife #contest #france

The final checklist is DONE! 🛠️💪 In this episode, we tackle the last few chores on Pace before casting off—from rigging checks to putting up the sails and everything in between. With the hard work behind us, it's finally time to say goodbye to Port Napoleon, the place that's been the "home" and boatyard where Pace stayed for the past months. Emotions are high, spirits are higher, and Pace is ready to set sail! ⛵🌊 Join us as we close this chapter and look ahead to open waters, fresh horizons, and of course… Good Jibes Only. 💛 #portnapoleon #france #boatwork #boatlife #boatliving #liveaboard #boating #sailing #sailinglife #sailingboat #sailingadventures #sailingday #sailingvessel #mast #rigging #sails #docks #goodbye

We’re back at Pace Baby! — Huge shoutout to Rutgers Dad for the ride up 🙌. No time wasted: we jumped straight back into work mode to get Pace in top shape for Splash Day. From antifouling to boat checks to last-minute fixes, it’s all hands on deck. Join us for the chaos, the hustle, and don't forget Good Jibes Only. #sailinglife #sailboat #jobs #boatwork #boatlife #anitfouling #friends #splashday #portnapoleon #france #goodbye

We’re back at it again! In this episode, we tackle a major job—removing our old, leaky windows and attempting to fit in shiny new ones (easier said than done 😅). We also re-run all our lines and rein

When boat parts go bad, you fix 'em. When the engine goes bad... you haul the whole thing out yourself and park it in your living room. In this episode of GoodJibesOnly, we tackle the not-so-small job of pulling our engine out ourselves to replace some busted parts. Spoiler: it's a tight squeeze, and living aboard while your engine takes up half the salon is not ideal. Join us for the struggle, the laughs, and a peek into the less glamorous (but very real) side of DIY boat life. 🛠️ Good vibes, bad parts, and very little floor space. Let’s go. #boatlife #liveaboard #sailboat #sailboatlife #diy #diyprojects #engine #boatwork #france

Surprise! We’re digging into the archives (or better said; accidentally finding lost footage..) for this Throwback Thursday Bonus episode featuring never-before-seen footage from our arrival at Port Napoleon after crossing over from the Balearics. This is what really happened when we tied off in France — classic GoodJibesOnly for finding some lost footage.. Join us for this Bonus episode and look at a moment we’ll never forget. ⛵️🇫🇷 #ThrowbackThursday #SailingLife #Sailboat #Lost #Footage #Crossing #Port #Marina #Sailing #Liveaboard #Jobs #GoodJibesOnly #PortNapoleon #France

It’s upgrade time aboard Pace! In this episode, we finally mount our homemade bowsprit — a custom project we’ve been dreaming about — and follow it up with the installation of our brand new electric windlass. Two big additions that will seriously level up our sailing game for the 2024 season. Come along as we drill, bolt and wire our way through these epic improvements. Smooth sailing ahead! ⛵⚓️ GoodJibesOnly #SailingUpgrades #Liveaboard #Sailboat #BowspritBuild #DIY #ElectricWindlass #Upgrades #SVPace #France #PortNapoleon #Jobs

We're back at Pace! After a desperate mission to fix our old car.. we bought a "new" one, we hit the road and headed straight back to boat-refit-life! Things got real, real fast—we dove right into sanding the hull for the final time and laying down the first coat of primer 💪 Unfortunately... I lost the footage of that part (classic), but we promise we were grinding and coating away! Next up: upgrading our crusty old windlass to a shiny new electric one ⚓. It wasn't all sweat and boat dust, though—we saw the Olympic flame on our day off Thanks for following the journey! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment if you've ever bought a sketchy car just to keep the dream alive 🚙✨ #GoodJibesOnly #SailingLife #BoatWork #WindlassUpgrade #OlympicFlame #Refit #Sailboat #France #Windlass #Primer #SecondHandCar

While Kim is working her last days in Holland, Rutger sets off solo to Port Napoleon to give Pace a well-deserved scraping. From front to back and back to front, it’s a not-so-glamorous—but totally necessary—boat job. Follow along as we prep for the next chapter and keep the dream afloat, one project at a time. 💬 Drop a comment to cheer Rutger on (he could use it 😉) 🔧 Boatwork, sheep, and solo mission vibes — it’s all here. ⚓ Subscribe for more sailing life, updates from the water, and of course... Good Jibes Only #sailboat #sailboatlife #sailboatrestoration #sailboats #refit #sandingshit #sanding #sheep #sheepdog #boats #solo #travel #traveling #solotrip #trip #france #marina

In this episode of GoodJibesOnly, we’re diving into our latest DIY boat project—building our very own bowsprit! From rough sketches and material choices to cutting and shaping, we walk you through the entire process start to finish. Whether you're curious about adding a bowsprit to your own vessel or just love a good hands-on boat upgrade, you won’t want to miss this one. It's all about learning as we go, making it work, and getting one step closer to our dream setup. Subscribe and join us for more salty projects, sailing adventures, and, of course… Good Jibes Only 🌊⚓ #diy #diycrafts #diyprojects #diycraft #diyproject #bowsprit #sailboat #travel #traveling #travelvlog #travelblogger #sailingadventure #sailboatlife #sailboating #sailboats #sailboatliving

We’re kicking off something big in this video—our very first attempt at building a bow sprit! Join us as we take you step-by-step through the process, explaining how we’re crafting this essential piece for Pace. From design to execution, we’ll show you the challenges and triumphs along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how a bow sprit is made (or just love a good DIY project), this one’s for you! #diy #diycrafts #diyprojects #diyboat #bowsprit #epoxy #wood #shed #holland #finals #college #exams

In this video, we fast-forward a few months to where we made it back to Holland and we dive into the challenges and joys of adjusting to land life after our sea adventures. We also share our experience at Nautical college, where we’re learning new skills and navigating this new chapter. Join us as we reflect on the journey so far and what it’s like to find balance between life on the water and life on land! #sailboat #adventure #holland #landlife #college #nautical

In this video, we’re wrapping up the final engine preparations and kicking off an exciting new project before we say goodbye to Pace in the water for the season. Watch as we take you through the last steps of getting everything ready, then follow along as Pace gets lifted out and transported to her winter spot on land. It’s a bittersweet moment, but we’re excited for what’s next. Join us on this behind-the-scenes journey as we close out the season and gear up for the next chapter! #sailboat #sailingadventure #liveaboard #france #boatlife #liveaboardlife #boatjobs #boatengines #diy #diyprojects

In this video, we’re rolling up our sleeves and giving Pace some much-needed TLC! We’re tackling a deep clean both inside and out to get her shipshape and ready for the big haul out. Join us for the behind-the-scenes work that goes into preparing our boat for the haul out! 🌊✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date on all things Pace! #liveaboardlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure #sailing #sailboat #france #portnapoleon #boating #boat #boatjobs

In this video; We’re wrapping up an unforgettable summer as we sail (or motor..) the final miles towards Port Napoleon, where we have a winter spot booked for good old Pace. Join us as the seas get even calmer and we are crossing country boundaries again! Don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe to follow our next adventures! 🌊 #summer #liveaboard #liveaboardlife #sailboat #sailboatlife #portnapoleon #france #mediterannean #happy #sea