It was a Sunday and freezing cold, but I had nothing to do and why not putter away on a little boat project? One thing I can cross off my list! ~~~ Hi there, I’m Nicole Demetra 👋🏼 an author, seamstress, Kripalu Yoga teacher, single-handed sailor, and world traveler. For the past several years I’ve been solo-sailing throughout the northern Caribbean, and refitting a classic sailboat in the Dominican Republic. After a whirlwind adventure throughout the Bahamas, I’m back in the USA writing books, sewing professionally, teaching yoga, and planning my next adventure. 📚Head to my author page (https://www.nicoledemetra.com) to read my books. ✏️Join my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nicoledemetra) for writing workshops where you can work on your own writing projects. You’ll also find early drafts of my work, YouTube early releases, and regular updates. 🪡Check out my sewing business (https://www.sailorsseamstress.com) for more info and to request an estimate. Thanks for tuning in! I hope you have a great day.

James and I took Artha for a lovely afternoon sail.

I've started missing working on boat projects. my friends are re-inspiring me to get back out to sea.

Video says it all.

I am not a poet, and I am not a dancer, but I like to do both. ~ ~ ~ Hi there, I’m Nicole Demetra 👋🏼 an author, seamstress, Kripalu Yoga teacher, single-handed sailor, and world traveler, living in recovery from compulsive eating and codependency. For the past several years I’ve been solo-sailing throughout the northern Caribbean, and refitting a classic sailboat in the Dominican Republic. After a whirlwind adventure throughout the Bahamas, I’m back in the USA writing books, sewing professionally, teaching yoga, and planning my next adventure. 📚Head to my author page (https://www.nicoledemetra.com) to read my books. ✏️Join my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nicoledemetra) for writing workshops where you can work on your own writing projects. You’ll also find early drafts of my work, and YouTube early releases. 🪡Check out my sewing business (https://www.sailorsseamstress.com) for more info and to request an estimate. Thanks for tuning in! I hope you have a great day.

A poem about what the relationship was to me, and meant to me. ~ ~ ~ Hi there, I’m Nicole Demetra 👋🏼 an author, seamstress, Kripalu Yoga teacher, single-handed sailor, and world traveler, living in recovery from compulsive eating and codependency. For the past several years I’ve been solo-sailing throughout the northern Caribbean, and refitting a classic sailboat in the Dominican Republic. After a whirlwind adventure throughout the Bahamas, I’m back in the USA writing books, sewing professionally, teaching yoga, and planning my next adventure. 📚Head to my author page (https://www.nicoledemetra.com) to read my books. ✏️Join my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nicoledemetra) for writing workshops where you can work on your own writing projects. You’ll also find early drafts of my work, and YouTube early releases. 🪡Check out my sewing business (https://www.sailorsseamstress.com) for more info and to request an estimate. Thanks for tuning in! I hope you have a great day.

This was a very tedious and intense sewing job with material I’d never worked with before. It took me about 3 weeks to do 17 cushions, with about 3-4 days/week of work. The customer was pleased with how they turned out. ~ ~ ~ Hi there, I’m Nicole Demetra 👋🏼 an author, seamstress, Kripalu Yoga teacher, single-handed sailor, and world traveler. For the past several years I’ve been solo-sailing throughout the northern Caribbean, and refitting a classic sailboat in the Dominican Republic. After a whirlwind adventure throughout the Bahamas, I’m back in the USA writing books, sewing professionally, teaching yoga, and planning my next adventure. 📚Head to my author page (https://www.nicoledemetra.com) to read my books. ✏️Join my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nicoledemetra) for writing workshops where you can work on your own writing projects. You’ll also find early drafts of my work, and YouTube early releases. 🪡Check out my sewing business (https://www.sailorsseamstress.com) for more info and to request an estimate. Thanks for tuning in! I hope you have a great day.

A time lapse of the process it takes to build four stack packs for 18-foot sailboats. ~ ~ ~ Hi there, I’m Nicole Demetra 👋🏼 an author, seamstress, Kripalu Yoga teacher, single-handed sailor, and world traveler. For the past several years I’ve been solo-sailing throughout the northern Caribbean, and refitting a classic sailboat in the Dominican Republic. After a whirlwind adventure throughout the Bahamas, I’m back in the USA writing books, sewing professionally, teaching yoga, and planning my next adventure. 📚Head to my author page (https://www.nicoledemetra.com) to read my books. ✏️Join my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nicoledemetra) for writing workshops where you can work on your own writing projects. You’ll also find early drafts of my work, and YouTube early releases. 🪡Check out my sewing business (https://www.sailorsseamstress.com) for more info and to request an estimate. Thanks for tuning in! I hope you have a great day.

Though I’ve taken a break from sailing, I am continuing my YouTube channel. “Sailing Artha” is now “Nicole Demetra.” I am focusing my content on sewing as the Sailor’s Seamstress, and on my books. ~ ~ ~ Hi there, I’m Nicole Demetra 👋🏼 an author, seamstress, Kripalu Yoga teacher, single-handed sailor, and world traveler. For the past several years I’ve been solo-sailing throughout the northern Caribbean, and refitting a classic sailboat in the Dominican Republic. After a whirlwind adventure throughout the Bahamas, I’m back in the USA writing books, sewing professionally, teaching yoga, and planning my next adventure. 📚Head to my author page (https://www.nicoledemetra.com) to read my books. ✏️Join my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nicoledemetra) for writing workshops where you can work on your own writing projects. You’ll also find early drafts of my work, and YouTube early releases. 🪡Check out my sewing business (https://www.sailorsseamstress.com) for more info and to request an estimate. Thanks for tuning in! I hope you have a great day.

This is a thank-you video, first to all of you patrons, and then to everybody on Patreon and YouTube. I summarize some of what I feel are the most meaningful parts of having a channel, and express gratitude for all the help I’ve gotten from all of you. Finally, I present to you my big “Thank You” which is my book, “Before Artha.” While I have always wanted to be a best selling author, and unfortunately there is a price tag on the book (though it is available in draft form on Patreon.com/sailingartha), this book is not about all of that. I initially started writing it first and foremost for myself, but in having my own channel, I decided to share it with all of you. The book describes what my life was like before I started my channel. I hope it gives you context to my channel so that maybe you will better understand why I am leaving sailing behind for now. The content in the book is not suitable for all audiences. If you have any specific questions, you can leave a comment below or email me at NicoleDemetra.author@gmail.com. You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHBR1GRW I am excited to continue my channel, but in a different niche, which I will share with all of you next weekend!

My dad joins me for a 650 nautical mile passage from Grand Bahama to Oriental, North Carolina. It’s the longest sail that either of us have done, and quite a bit happens! 📚 You can buy my book, Before Artha, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHBR1GRW. Check out more of our adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

This video captures a special time in my life as I sail from Nassau to Grand Bahama with my mom. 📚 You can buy my book, Before Artha, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHBR1GRW. Check out more of our adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

I help out at a Bahamas community fundraiser, fix my VHF and throttle cables, sail further north, and then pick up anchor multiple times to get ready for bad weather. Check out more of our adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

I work on some boat projects, and then we take off for Hog Cay! Check out these adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

After a lovely little break from paradise, I come back with the motivation to fix some critical things on my boat! Check out these adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

I take a trip down memory lane to all my homes (the sailboat I lived on, the houses I lived in, and then finally, back to my boat in the Ragged Islands! Check out these adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

I spend two nights in the hospital and reflect on how I got there, and where I’m going. Check out these adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

My stay in Oriental, NC overlaps with an amazing weekend at my family’s business, Bow to Stern Boating. Ten colleges and about 140 students come out for their Carolina Outdoor Adventures Leadership Summit. They take some classes, get out on the water (kayaking and sailing), and try their cooking skills out with the Dutch oven cooking contest. For more adventures and boating opportunities, check out BowtoSternBoating.com! My family runs a kids summer sailing camp, they teach ASA classes, and have boats to rent and charter, and more! You can find out more at www.BowtoSternBoating.com. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

My rash and infection only get worse, so I decide to get to the USA for treatment. Except… I’m in the Ragged Islands. Tune in to see how I get to North Carolina and watch those first few days of me reconnecting with my family. Check out these adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.

Spontaneous adventures happen in the anchorage when Jason and Ashley teach me a few water tricks! Check out these adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com. Check out these adventures on Daniel’s channel: https://youtube.com/@Adventureman_Dan. ~~~ *Join the Saiing Artha Tribe:* patreon.com/sailingartha *Help and Support My Journey:* https://www.PayPal.com/NicoleDemetra - 100% of all $ goes to me and Kaijin (select “friends and family”) *Amazon Wishlist* https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8WR5UAN7O1II?ref_=wl_share *Buy Products I’ve Used and Recommend (affiliate links):* TotalBoat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=5783059.MGbwTBHZDa Coppercoat: use the name “Sailing Artha” for a 10% discount. *Sailing Artha Merch* https://sailing-artha-merch.myspreadshop.com ~~~ 😀 Welcome to Sailing Artha 😀 Hi there, my name is Nicole, and my single-handed journey began in 2022 on a Columbia 26. It now continues on my new boat, a 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter named Artha (the name translates to “that which allows one to pursue her dream.”) I’m on a giant adventure of seeing the world and leaving it a better place! Follow me as I experience all the hard and fun times of this lifestyle. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. ⛵️Instagram: Instagram.com/sailingartha Read my creative work on https://www.NicoleDemetra.com.