Come along on this travel vlog to explore Gibraltar and its famous Rock of Gibraltar! See the Gibraltar monkeys and experience all the best things to do in Gibraltar. This trip also touches on Spain, making it a great adventure. Join us on an adventure to Gibraltar, where we explore the iconic rock of gibraltar and encounter the local wildlife. This travel short video captures the essence of this unique destination in Europe with some funny monkey moments. Experience the beauty and charm of Gibraltar! Content: 0:00 Welcome to Gibraltar 0:29 Shopping in Gibraltar 0:53 Bus trip to the top of Gibraltar 1:25 View to Africa 1:40 The Awakening in St. Michaels Cave 2:17 View from Gibraltar Skywalk 3:05 The Monkeys of Gibraltar 3:20 Feeding the Monkeys 3:42 The War Tunnels of Gibraltar 4:07 The Bar in the Tunnel 4:47 Spitfire 4:58 Conclusion and Good Bye

Conclusion after the Orca attack on our boat. We look at the damage on the boat. What repairs had to be done? What did the insurance company say, and do we look at this as a disaster? The boat is a Nauticat 38 motorsailer, and we have done a lot of boat restoration and boat repair recently. This is to be ready for the sailing lifestyle and the boat life in the Mediterranean. As some of you already know, our boat was attacked by an Iberian Orca just outside Spain and Gibraltar. In this video we sum up the conclusions after the Orca encounter. Chapters: 0:00 Intro about the Orca and this video 0:20 Emergency steering by tiller 0:30 Damage to the boat 1:12 Repair of the boat 2:07 Insurance 3:20 Total cost 3:47 Was it a disaster? 4:24 Why did it turn out well? 5:01 Rudder fix last year 5:33 Sum up and conclusion This video shows the repairs and the costs involved after an Orca hit our Nauticat 38 motorsailer. The Orca interventions outside Spain and Portugal has evolved to be a big problem for sailor. It started easy in about 2020, and now several hundret boats have been hit. Some of the boats have sunk as well. The sailing community is waiting for a solution, but since Iberian Orcas are protected, it is not easy to find a solution. If you see a solution to this problem, please tell us about it in the comments.

Orca Encounter in Spain. Sailing from the UK, this video documents a journey where the boat is impacted in an orca attack. Concerns about orca encounters became a reality as they approached the coast of Spain. See the boat life and aftermath of the orca attack boat incident in Europe. Embark on a remarkable sailing adventure from England to Spain! This video captures the journey and the challenges of sailing the open sea. The crew documents their concerns about orca attacks and the damage caused to their boat, sharing their experience sailing the mediterranean and the aftermath of an orca attack boat. Chapters: 0:00 This video is about an Orca attack 0:11 Others have een hit by Orcas 0:35 We hire a professional skipper 1:15 Hit by Orca 1:35 Kedge anchor to protect against Orcas 2:10 Emergency steering prepared 2:27 Steering with the emergency tiller 3:50 Owners arrive at the boat in La Linea 4:00 Inspection of the damage 4:40 Inspecting the repair of the steering cylinder attachment 5:02 Sum up Documenting another journey where the boat encounters an animal attack while sailing the mediterranean. This video shows the journey of sailing england to spain, and the reality of boat life when an orca attack occurs. See the impact of the attack on the sea.

🌴 Welcome to Island Time 🌴 Step aboard and drift away into the vibrant rhythm of the Caribbean. This video is your all-access pass to sailing through the stunning Windward Islands—with reggae beats, breathtaking sunsets, and the easygoing charm of island life. No script. No filters. Just the real sights and sounds of a Caribbean sailing adventure. Feel the breeze, hear the music, and soak in the vibes of: St. Lucia – Home of the iconic Pitons and vibrant coastal villages Grenada – The Spice Island, where the air smells of nutmeg and reggae fills the beach bars St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Turquoise waters, hidden coves, and picture-perfect anchorages Martinique – French-Caribbean fusion, culture, and scenic ports Bequia, Union Island, and Tobago Cays – True hidden gems of the southern Caribbean 🎶 Featuring a laid-back reggae soundtrack to match the rhythm of the ocean 🌅 Capturing magical moments of sunsets, beaches, sailing, and smiles 🧭 Whether you're dreaming of a sailing holiday, planning a trip, or just escaping into island vibes—this is for you. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you love island life! #Sailing #Caribbean #Reggae #IslandLife #WindwardIslands #CaribbeanVibes #TravelVlog #SailingLife #TropicalEscape

Testing how the boat behaves while boating in rough conditions! This sailing yacht has been tested in nasty weather and coastal steep waves. Despite the conditions, she keeps going! Nauticat 38 motoring against the sea, the wind and the tide. Chapters: 0:00 Nauticat 38 is not a normal sailboat 0:10 How is the Nauticat in heavy sea? 0:30 The Nauticat is very seaworthy 1:00 How are modern boats compared to Nauticat? 1: 22 How are the movements of a Nauticat? 1:54 How heavy is the Nauticat 38? 2:14 Conclusion: How is the Nauticat in heavy sea?

Our hydraulic steering broke down. When we fixed it, we made it better. In this video you can see how we have made a by pass valve for the hydraulic oil, so we can use the emergency tiller. We also changed the hydraulic pump on one of the two steering wheels that the Nauticat motorsailers have. In this case the boat is a Nauticat 38, and the system it made quite similar on other Nauticats and other boats with two position hydraulic steering. Another important step in our boat restoration! This video covers boat maintenance and how to use improve the boat safety. Learn how we tackled this part of the restoration process. A great shout out to Grenaa Hydraulic in Denmark, who fixed this on short notice. Thanks a lot. Chapters: 0:00 Intro. Problems with hydraulic steering. 0:29 Emergency tiller Nauticat 38 0:52 Explaining the by pass valve 3:02 Outside steering position Nauticat 3: 37 Inside steering position Nauticat 4:10 Hydraulic autopilot 4:44 Thanks to Grenaa Hydraulics

Going from Sweden to the UK with a Nauticat motorsailer. Experiencing heavy weather, breakdown of the steering, sailing 24/7 to catch up. Open water and canals. Locks and bridges. Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Heligoland, The Netherlands and finally the UK. Shorthanded crew. Mainly motoring, with some help of the sails. The sailing yacht Maja is a Norwegian 1982 Nauticat 38. She has sailed a lot in the Mediterranean and in the Nordic countries. Currently she is on her way from Norway to Dover in the UK. In this video you can see how she gets through northern Europe on her way to England. We sailed through storm and calm weather. We navigated the north sea, and the canals of the Netherlands, ending up in Dover Marina (Wellington Dock) Chapters: 0:00 A beautiful morning to stay inside 0:18 Nauticat 38 going against the waves 0:40 We have a situation 1:17 Rescue boat arriving 2:04 Nauticat towed to shore 3:03 Journey continues 3:22 Kiel Canal 3:56 Brunsbüttel 4:20 Cuxhafen 4:27 Cuxhafen to Heligoland 5:12 Port of Heligoland 5:22 Walk around Heligoland 6:20 The Netherlands by boat 11:25 Den Helder 11:35 Crossing the English channel 13:09 Walk around Nauticat 38 sailing 14: 18 Approach to Dover, UK 14:40 Dover Marina, Wellington Dock 15:00 Music on the Curve @PortofDover

Tough voyage to the island of Helgoland. Beautiful scenery and really worth the trip out here. The Nauticat 38 S/Y Maja sailed out from Cuxhaven in Germany on a rough day in July 2025, and stayed over night. Next day we continued our journey to Delfzijl in the Netherlands. Heligoland is an island in the German Bight of the North Sea. The originally larger island broke up in the New Year's Flood of 1721; since then, the neighboring island known as Düne has existed. The municipality of Heligoland has a population of 1,329 (December 31, 2024). Measured from the eastern shore of the main island to the west coast of the Schleswig-Holstein mainland near Sankt Peter-Ording, Heligoland is 48.5 km from the mainland. The Heligoland and Düne archipelago has been part of German territory since 1890 and is integrated into the Pinneberg district (Schleswig-Holstein) as the independent municipality of Heligoland. Special tax regulations apply to both islands: Although the municipality is part of the German economic territory, it is neither part of the customs territory of the Union nor are German excise taxes levied. Chapters: 0:00 Sailing from Cuxhaven to Helgoland 0:50 Nauticat 38 approaching Helgoland 1:13 Helgoland Harbour 1:36 Helgoland Island 4:07 The adventure continues

A sailing yacht encounters trouble, leading to a dramatic rescue at sea. The bright orange rescue boat arrives and begins the tow, which takes about three and a half hours. See the rough waves and the arrival back to port after the heavy seas. We had to call for help after losing control of our boat. The Danish rescue service came to our rescue and towed us to shore. Everyone was very professional, both the coastal radio and the rescue boat. About an hour after calling for help the small rescue boat came to help us. After getting the lines aboard our boat they towed us for almost four hours to the closest port, Grenaa in Denmark. We want to thank both the Danish coastal radio (Lyngby Radio) and the Danish maritime rescue team for a very professional and well performed rescue operation. Although we had this situation far off shore and in heavy weather we were never afraid and we understood that we would be well taken care of. Our boat is a Nauticat 38 ketch motorsailer made in Finland in 1982. S/Y Maja is hull number 156. The Nauticat is a heavy and seaworthy boat. The rescue boat was built in Norway by Maritime Partner https://www.maritime-partner.com/  @MaritimePartnerAS Chapters: 0:00 Sailboat lost steering in Danish waters 0:30 Rescue boat approach Nauticat 0.53 Rescue boat throw line to yacht in need 2:07 Nauticat towed to shore 3:30 Grenaa Harbour 3:44 Explaining the hydraulic steering system Nauticat A sailing yacht encounters trouble, requiring assistance from a rescue boat. The rescue operation involves towing the yacht back to port amidst rough waves. It's a tense situation on the sea. Another chapter in our ongoing sailing adventure! We share some moments from boat life on the sea, highlighting both the beauty of the ocean and the power of the waves. The journey continues!

Final episode of our winter boat restoration series on Sailing Maja, our Nauticat 38! After months of hard work with the boat maintenance, the boat has a beautiful new teak deck along with a bunch of other fantastic upgrades and equipment installations. In this video, I take you on a detailed tour to show you exactly how everything turned out. How expensive was it, and is it worth it? Another boat undergoes a complete boat restoration! This sailing journey highlights the realities of boat life and the commitment it takes to maintain a yacht. From minor fixes to major overhauls, owning boats is a labor of love, much like restoring a classic sea ray. This project has definitely turned out to be quite an investment — way more expensive than I initially expected — but I’m not going to reveal the exact cost. What matters is that the results are worth it, and the boat feels amazing! If you’ve been following along, thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm! If you’re new here, consider checking out the previous episodes to see the full transformation journey. Links to suppliers and equipment (Not affiliate links): Who did the new teak deck on the Nauticat 38? https://www.vakuumteak.se/ What AIS tranceiver did we buy? https://seatronic.no/weatherdock-easytrx3-s-ais-sotdma-sender-mottaker-m-me-sense-batovervaking-og-wi-fi-wea20018  @EasyaisDe  What anchor control unit did we buy? https://seatronic.no/quick-handkontroll-for-vinsj-chc-1103-med-kjettingteller From who did we buy all this stuff? https://seatronic.no/  @seatronicbatutstyr133  What about the self steering? https://hydrovane.com/  @Hydrovane  Who did the rigging? https://spinsail.com/  @SpinSailSweden  Feel free to leave any questions or comments below — I’d love to hear what you think about the makeover! Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more sailing adventures and boat projects from Sailing Maja. Happy sailing! Fair winds! Chapters: 0:00 Intro and shoutout to Vakuumteak i Väst 0:20 New teak deck finished 0:30 New roller furler 0:40 New standing rigging, hatches and doors 1:00 Higher railing for more security 1:30 Cradle for life raft 2:05 New Hydrovane 3:10 New anchor winch and control unit 3:25 New AIS transmitter 3:40 Wish for the viewers...

If you're into boat life, sailing, long passages, boat repair or dreaming of life on the ocean, this video is for you. I’m sharing my personal favorite sailing YouTube channels – some well-known, others hidden gems. Whether you're an experienced sailor or just love nautical life, you'll want to check these out. Channels mentioned: Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/@erikaanderaa/videos https://www.youtube.com/@SvenYrvindExlex/videos https://www.youtube.com/@RiggingDoctor/videos https://www.youtube.com/@Sailing-Maja/videos https://www.youtube.com/@Stefanesai/videos Non sailing: https://www.youtube.com/@AzulWells/videos ⚓ Subscribe to Sailing Maja for more cruising stories, gear tips, and life at sea. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Erik Aanderaa, NBJS 0:47 Sven Yrvind 1:46 Rigging Doctor 2:25 Sailing Maja 2:30 Stefan Esaiassen 3:09 Azul 4:05 Good bye  @erikaanderaa   @SvenYrvindExlex   @RiggingDoctor   @Sailing-Maja   @Stefanesai   @AzulWells  The host shares his favorite sailing channels on YouTube. He highlights a Norwegian sailor who sails single-handed and deals with heavy weather, often going to Scotland. Check out these YouTube channels for some inspiration for your next sailboat adventure!

Update august 2025: SOLD! What do you do when your dream is so big… it won’t fit inside four walls anymore? We’re selling our house—yes, really—to go all in on boat life aboard our old Nauticat 38, Maja. This is the most important (and slightly terrifying) step in our journey toward full-time sailing. In this episode, we share that we're leaving land behind, what this decision means to us, and how it ties into the big dream: sailing for years around the world. The house is for sale! It's a big decision to leave a home after 50 years, but it marks an exciting new beginning for the Sailing Maya project. Follow our journey and see what happens when we leave houses for sale behind us. ⛵ Welcome to Sailing Maja – our floating future, our crazy plan, and our happiest decision yet. Don’t forget to subscribe and join us as we prep, refit, and eventually set sail! 🔔 Subscribe for unregulary episodes 💸 Support our journey: https://buymeacoffee.com/sailing_maja 🛠️ Our boat: 1982 Nauticat 38 – lovingly chaotic 💳💥 Selling the house. 💳 Refurbished an old boat. 🛠️ Now we’re broke and floating. ❤️ Best wishes from Maria, Jarle and S/Y Maja [Music: Everet Almond - Rollercoaster] we've been living in since so long all the fields are gone fellas stop me on the street last night said everything's all right roller coaster make it through the day of right it seems your meal ticket is gone but life go on I could never imagine something better yeah right now you're cooking on high heat in the middle of the street roller coaster take me to a better time let's go all sing your high line with the roller coaster of life it's time to all choose your timeline on the roller coaster of life oh you seem to easily forget how to place your bet when everyday life gets you down you got to steal the crown got to own it don't and moan about it please got got forbid you scrape your knees and it's nothing to sneeze at oh I've told you over and over again you got to get both hands around it and make your own plans roller coaster it's taking over it's about time oh all sing your highlight on the road the coaster of Life you've got to all choose your timeline with the roller coaster of Life roller

Two men assemble a Hydrovane self steering system in their workshop. They discuss the parts, including the rudder shaft and wind vane, and how they connect. This setup will be key for future sailing adventures. Curious about what comes in the box when you order a Hydrovane? In this unboxing video, we open and inspect the components of the Hydrovane self-steering system – a trusted wind vane solution for long-distance cruisers and bluewater sailors. Filmed in our garage, this no-nonsense, no-talking walkthrough shows exactly what you get when the boxes arrive. 🔧 What's inside? Hydrovane shaft and rudder Mounting brackets Wind vane components Manuals and hardware 🚤 Why Hydrovane? The Hydrovane is an independent self-steering system that works without power, helping sailors stay on course even during long offshore passages. It’s a favorite among solo and short-handed sailors. 📍 Channel: Sailing Maja We’re two middle-aged sailors documenting our sailing journey, boat upgrades, and gear installations – with a touch of humor and realism. Subscribe for more sailing content, unboxings, and real-world gear reviews. 👉 Learn more about Hydrovane: https://hydrovane.com/ 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe if this video helped you see what to expect when unboxing your Hydrovane! #Hydrovane #SailingGear #SelfSteering #BluewaterSailing #CruisingSailboat #WindVane #SailingMaja #Unboxing #SailingLife #SailingEquipment

Take a fast-paced, visual tour through Orust Yacht Service, located on the beautiful island of Orust on Sweden’s west coast. In this video, we explore one of the most renowned yacht yards in Northern Europe — with no talking, just raw impressions of craftsmanship, innovation, and marine engineering at its finest. This facility is more than just a storage yard. Orust Yacht Service offers full-service maintenance, refits, and upgrades for yachts of all sizes, preparing them for everything from summer cruising to demanding bluewater passages. With indoor storage for up to 240 yachts, the scale and cleanliness of the space is striking. We walk through several sections of the yard, where you'll see: Ongoing yacht upgrades and refits, with expert attention to systems, rigging, and interiors New yacht builds, including hulls in progress and finished yachts ready for launch Exceptional woodwork and joinery, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship that Scandinavian boatbuilding is known for Modern composite workstations, where advanced materials meet time-tested design Orust Yacht Service is also home to the production of Najad Yachts and Arcona Yachts — two iconic brands that stand for performance, comfort, and seaworthiness. This video captures glimpses of both, giving you a feel for the design and quality that go into every vessel. 🔗 Learn more about the companies featured in this video: 🛠 Orust Yacht Service – Full-service yacht care, refit, and storage: https://www.orustyachtservice.se/ ⛵ Arcona Yachts – Performance cruisers designed for sailors who love speed and quality: https://arconayachts.se/ ⛵ Najad Yachts – Premium bluewater cruisers built for long-distance comfort and safety: https://najad.se/ 🎥 Like what you see? Give us a thumbs up and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes sailing content, boatyard visits, and yacht walkthroughs from around the world. In cooperation with ​⁠@Bedre-Inneklima who has delivered the shown dehumidifier mounted in the Najad 451.

Boat improvement and boat restoration. In this video, we focus on a major job on the Nauticat, specifically addressing a concern about safety. The key update involved raising the handrail to improve security on the boat. This seemingly small boat project is crucial for safe boating. How to prevent falling overboard. How do you make a safe boat even safer? Easy—raise the bar. Literally. So we’ve taken matters into our own hands by upgrading the safety rail around the aft deck of our 1982 Nauticat motorsailer. These boats are already built like tanks, but we believe there’s always room for improvement—especially when it comes to staying on the boat. In this video, we show how we raised the guard rail height on the aft deck to improve safety and peace of mind while underway. It’s a small change, but one that makes a big difference. ⚓ If you’re into boat life, refits, or just practical upgrades that make sailing safer and more enjoyable, this one's for you. 🛠️ Subscribe for more DIY boat projects, safety tips, and life aboard a classic Nauticat. We like to set high standards… so we welded one onto the boat. #SailingLife #BoatSafety #NauticatMotorsailer #LiveaboardLife #DIYBoatProjects #SailboatRefit #AftDeckUpgrade #MarineSafety #SailingWithStyle Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Telling about the new guard rail on the Nauticat 0:52 A boat should look good A look at how we improved the safety on our Nauticat 38. Ensuring a safe boat is paramount, especially when boating. We share some boat tips for better sailing safety and overall boating.

Boat restoration, boat maintenance and boat repair! My Girlfriends First Reaction to Our Refurbished Teak Deck on our Boat! After months of hard work, Maria finally sees our newly renovated boat for the first time! Will she love the changes, or will she have some unexpected feedback? We’ve made some BIG upgrades, including a brand-new teak deck—but how does it feel underfoot? Maria puts it to the ultimate test by walking barefoot! Plus, we take a closer look at: ✅ The new safety railing around the aft deck—does it meet our expectations? ✅ The renovated doors—what’s changed? ✅ Upgraded deck hatches—are they as functional as we hoped? ✅ Future plans—should we invest in wind vane (self steering), a larger bow platform, or new standing rigging? At the end we are discussing problems and thoughts that Nauticat owners have, an giving our opinion on them. There is no true or false answer, but we discuss the different possible solutions and what we have chosen. There’s always more to improve when it comes to boat renovations, but what should we prioritize next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 ⚓ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 to follow our sailing journey! ⚓ Back on the boat, they are excited to show the brand new teak flooring that was installed! To really experience the boat deck, one of them goes barefoot to test how it feels. The new yacht deck looks great! Chapters: 0:00 How will a woman test the new teak deck? 1:00 How does the new teak feel? 2:05 Refurbished doors on Nauticat 3:28 New hatches on the Nauticat 4:13 Nauticat logo on the deck 5:13 How does it feel to walk barefoot on the new teak? 5:43 Sum up and discussions on what we have seen today

Installing new teak deck on an old boat. Boat restoration, boat maintenance and boat repair. Ecodeck a Dutch company which has a longstanding experience with teak for the super- and leisure yacht industry. Gradually we discovered the wish and the need for alternative materials for teak. To stop human-induced deforestation, EcoDeck® was introduced in 2012 and introduced a nautical deck application that satisfies the highest standards in the yachting industry while reducing the impact on the environment. EcoDeck® is a strong, flexible, solvent free, UV-proof and polyurethane resin based flooring system. This prefabricated, viscous-elastic composite material has a stylish and warm effect, a seamless and durable finish and is suitable for numerous applications. It has a luxurious maritime effect. EcoDeck® is extremely durable, flexible, flame retarding, recyclable, easy to maintain, machinable like wood, ecological responsible, algae free and non-skid. #Nauticat38 #TeakDeck #BoatRestoration #EcoDeck #SwedishCraftsmanship #SailingLife

The video showcases a new heavy steel plate installed on the bow of a Nauticat 38 to prevent damage from the anchoring. This boat project aims to protect the fiberglass and prevent future gelcoat repair. Now the maja is protected from future damage. When you raise the anchor, it is easy for the anchor to cause damage to the boat. Our boat had damage to the gelcoat and we had to find a solution. Our solution was to mount a thick steel plate in the bow of the boat. This will be screwed in place, and in this way protect against damage. The anchor is the Vulcan 25 kg, with 100 meters of 8 mm galvanized chain. Sailing is a lifestyle, but it also requires constant vigilance and care. This video showcases some essential boat maintenance on a Nauticat motorsailer. Experience the boat life while learning about important aspects of sailing yacht ownership and boat repair. Addressing anchor damage on our Nauticat 38! In this video, we showcase some essential boat repair to the hull. Ensuring proper boat maintenance is crucial for boat safety and enjoying the sailing lifestyle.