We bought our Excess 11 catamaran from factory for €440,000, but before we could move on board and start living on our boat full-time, we had to spend a LOT more money getting her ready for full-time life at sea. In this video, we reveal the total cost of preparing our yacht for the liveaboard lifestyle. From buying essential safety gear to installing solar, tender upgrades, and all the other costs nobody tells you about, we're running through what we had to buy for our new boat, before we could even leave the marina! If you’re dreaming of buying a new yacht and living aboard full-time, hopefully this video will give you an idea of what all the extras may cost! Unfortunately, the spending doesn’t stop when you buy a boat; in fact, that’s just the beginning... 🥲 In this video, we'll run through all the major equipment we had to buy! ✅ The essential safety equipment every liveaboard needs ✅ Installing solar & batteries to live off-grid ✅ Our tender & outboard setup ✅ The expensive chandlery visits nobody warns you about 🙃 ✅ How we set up fast internet onboard ✅ The real cost of moving our boat to the Med And we'll reveal the TOTAL price we paid to prepare our catamaran for liveaboard life! Installing our custom solar rig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs47yamIIDo Our biggest regrets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-Mas5FgVE Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com #sailing #sailingboat #lifeonboard #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #yachtlife #costofliving #solarpower #boatdiy #yachting #boatowners 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

Our biggest regrets (and the regrets we thought we’d have!) since buying our catamaran! We’ve been living full-time aboard our Excess 11 catamaran for just over 6 months now, and while it’s been the most incredible adventure of our lives… we’ve definitely made some mistakes along the way! In this week’s episode, we’re sharing our biggest regrets since moving onto Rúna — the bad decisions we’ve made and the things we really wish we did differently, but we’re also going to share some of our more controversial choices that everyone told us we’d regret, but instead, turned out to be the best decisions we’ve made yet! We'll cover everything from watermakers and washing machines to anchors and delivery crews. We’ll be totally honest about the things we’d change if we could go back. If you’re planning to buy a yacht or dreaming of setting sail one day, this video should give you a real insight into the realities of life aboard and hopefully save you from making the same mistakes we did! Have you ever made a decision on your boat that you wish you could undo? Or one that everyone warned you against that actually worked out? Share your story in the comments — we’d love to hear them, and they might help someone else too. Disaster in the Bay of Biscay video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OF6MqVXvT0&t=24s Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com #sailing #sailingboat #lifeonboard #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #yachtlife #regret #baddecisions #solarpower #boatdiy #boatdiy #boatowners 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

Everyone told us: “Don’t buy a catamaran, they can’t sail upwind.” Well, in today’s video, we’re putting that theory to the test as we line up Rúna, our Excess 11 catamaran, against a monohull to see who’s really faster going upwind - and we see how close we can take Rúna into the wind. Our Corsican adventure also continues as we sail from the lively citadel of Bonifacio down to the breathtaking Lavezzi Islands. Along the way, we explore Roccapina’s white sand beaches and rugged cliffs, wander Bonifacio’s medieval streets, and soak up unforgettable sunsets at anchor. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. An anchorage that looked like paradise turned into chaos overnight when strong winds funnelled through and charter boats began dragging into us and onto the rocks. From epic upwind sailing and racing head-to-head with a monohull, to discovering hidden corners of Corsica that feel like another planet, this week’s episode is definitely a fun one! So… can catamarans sail upwind? Watch to find out. 00:00 - 0:36 Introduction 0:36 - 2:42 Sailing & Exploring Roccapina 2:42 - 4:50 Sailing our Catamaran upwind 4:50 - 6:11 What is Upwind Sailing? 6:11 - 6:45 Sailing to Bonafacio 6:45 - 7:16 Catching Fish For Dinner 7:16 - 8:09 Exploring Bonafacio 8:09 - 12:41 Racing a Monohull upwind 12:41 - 14:39 The Archipelago of Lavezzi 14:39 - 17:03 Yacht drags into the Rocks 17:03 - 20:14 What happened? 20:14 - 22:12 Exploring Rondinara Beach Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com #sailing #sailingboat #lifeonboard #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #yachtlife #mediterraneansailing #catamaransailing #monohull #sailingrace 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo XS11 footage for our intro!

Just as the sun goes down, water starts flooding into the boat whilst we’re mid-passage, 50 miles offshore… In this week’s episode, we leave mainland France behind and set off on a 20-hour overnight passage to Corsica — but things don’t go smoothly. Just before we set off, our catamaran suddenly loses power, which we have to diagnose and repair before we can leave. 😳 Then, to make matters worse, as we were mid-passage to Corsica, preparing the boat for sailing in the dark, we discovered water flooding into the master cabin; we don't know where it's coming from, and we have to solve it quick! Along the way, we explore spectacular anchorages, hidden villages only accessible by boat, and fall in love with Corsica’s dramatic coastlines, medieval citadels, and breathtaking mountains. From the chaos of overcrowded anchorages on the mainland to the tranquillity of Corsica, this episode is a rollercoaster that shows the highs (and lows!) of real-life liveaboard sailing. This week has been a true reminder of why we chose this life — adventure, challenge, and the magic of sailing to unforgettable places. Episode 16, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:26 Introduction 0:26 - 1:58 We didn't like Saint Tropez 1:58 - 2:45 The busiest anchorage in the world? 2:45 - 2:51 Below Deck Yacht 2:51 - 4:37 Our yacht loses power! 4:37 - 9:18 Starting our passage to Corsica 9:18 - 11:21 Yacht starts flooding! 11:21 - 12:49 Preparing for night sailing 12:49 - 13:31 Flooding didn't stop! 13:31 - 16:57 Night sailing 16:57 - 19:13 Arriving in Corsica 19:13 - 19:59 Kalvi is beautiful! 19:59 - 20:59 Difficult docking 20:59 - 24:52 Sailing the Corsican Coastline 24:52 - 26:16 The most beautiful village in the world 26:19 - 27:07 Our yacht got attacked! 27:07 - 29:04 Sailing to Ajaccio 29:04 - 31:33 Exploring the Corsican mountains 21:33 - 33:30 Round up Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ #sailing #sailingboat #lifeonboard #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #yachtlife #disasteratsea #flood #solarpower #boatdiy #paradise #sailingparadise Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

In this week’s video, we’re answering the question we get asked the most: "How much did your new boat actually cost?" When we first started looking for a yacht, we had no idea how quickly the so-called “base price” of a new boat could spiral into something very different once you start adding the options you actually need to sail and live comfortably. So we’re breaking down all the optional extras we chose from the spec sheet of our Excess 11 catamaran. From the essential upgrades to the little luxuries, we’ll share exactly what each option cost, and at the end of the video, we'll reveal the total price of our yacht from the factory! If you’re thinking about buying a catamaran (or any yacht), this video will give you a real insight into what that “list price” really means, how much extra you need to budget, and the compromises every boat buyer faces. Join us on board Rúna as we crunch the numbers 🤓 And let us know in the comments if you've bought a new boat before, what was the most useful thing you specced👇🏼 Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife #sailing #sailingboat #lifeonboard #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #yachtlife #mediterraneansailing #buyingayacht #buyingaboat #SailingFrance #luxuryyacht 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ In this week’s episode, we’re trying to give you a real glimpse into what life looks like living on a catamaran in the Med! From island anchorages and secret underwater adventures, to running from storms and tackling boat maintenance, it’s all part of the reality of sailing full-time in the Mediterranean ⛵️✨ We leave mainland France behind and head for island life, exploring the stunning Îles d'Hyères, swimming in crystal clear waters, hiking rugged landscapes, and even anchoring in a nudist resort by accident (yes… that was unexpected 😅). We try out some new filming gear to take you along as we sail Rúna in strong winds! And we discover Europe’s very first marine national park at Port-Cros, where we search for a hidden underwater trail. And when the thunderstorm rolls in, Ruth gets very wet as she sails us back to the mainland to ride it out in a protected bay. This is a typical week living on a sailing boat in the Mediterranean! Episode 15, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:26 Introduction 0:26 - 2:07 Sailing to Porquerolles Island 2:07 - 3:22 Leaving the dingy & exploring 3:24 - 5:13 Fixing the speed log paddle 5:13 - 7:23 Sailing with new camera gear 7:23 - 12:34 Secret underwater adventure 12:34 - 12:57 We caught our first fish! 12:57 - 17:01 Sailing in a storm 17:01 - 18:15 Crazy SUP riders and round up #sailing #sailingboat #lifeonboard #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #yachtlife #StormAtSea #mediterraneansailing #snorkeling #underwaterworld #SailingFrance #paradise #sailingparadise Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

In this week’s episode, we’re sailing along the stunning French Riviera, and it might just be home to some of the most beautiful anchorages and coastlines we’ve seen since starting our sailing adventure on Rúna! 😍 Joined by our friends Beth & Guy, we hop from anchorage to anchorage, exploring rugged cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and picture-perfect bays, giving them the ultimate taste of life aboard our liveaboard catamaran. From water toys to sailing in strong winds, lazy swims to SUP surfing, it was the perfect couple of days. But the highlight came as we finally arrived at what felt like the most perfect island paradise in the Mediterranean! Wide-open anchorages, turquoise waters and incredible landscapes, this really felt like nature at its best and true sailing heaven. Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ Episode 14, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:56 Introduction and Recap 0:56 - 2:56 French Riviera Coastline 2:56 - 4:53 Epic anchorage 3:52 - 7:12 Sailing to La Ciotat 7:12 - 7:59 SUP Surfing! 7:59 - 8:23 Exploring La Ciotat 8:23 - 10:06 The best Anchorages in the French Riviera 10:06 - 11:56 Have we found Paradise? 11:57 - 14:02 Aeroplanes in Toulon 14:02 - 14:49 Round up #sailingmediterranean #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #yachtlife #StormAtSea #mediterraneansailing #SailingFrance #frenchriviera #paradise #sailingparadise Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

After our “5 Annoying Things” video last week, some people in the comments thought we didn’t do any research… that we don’t know how to spec a boat correctly… or that we simply bought the wrong one. The truth? Unless money is no object, there’s no such thing as a truly perfect boat – buying a yacht is all about compromise, especially in the entry-level cruising category. In this video, we’re lifting the lid on our decision-making process, looking at the top cats under 40 feet and how we concluded that the Excess 11 was the best liveaboard catamaran for us. We’ll talk about: ⛵ The yachts we considered and the ones we quickly ruled out ⚖ The compromises we knew we’d have to make 🏆 The top 5 reasons we chose the Excess 11 😍 Our dream boat if money were no object So… did we make the right decision? Let’s find out. #SailingLife #CatamaranLiving #problem #sailingyacht #LifeOnBoard #LiveaboardAdventure #Excess11 #SailingCouple #MediterraneanSailing #SailingMallorca #BoatLife #LiveaboardCatamaran #sailing #sailingdisaster Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing footage for our intro!

After 4 months of living full-time on our Excess 11 catamaran, we’ve discovered a few problems that our yacht broker didn't tell us when we bought our boat! In this video, we’re sharing the 5 most annoying things about our catamaran (and yes, we know we're probably top of the list too 😂) — those little frustrations and design quirks that only become obvious once you’re actually living aboard. From everyday inconveniences to features that just don’t work the way you’d hope, we’re breaking down the stuff the sales broker definitely didn’t mention. If you’re thinking about buying a catamaran (whether it’s an Excess 11 or any other sailing yacht), we hope this helps highlight some of the smaller things worth looking out for! Watch to see what made the list! 00:00 - 0:37 Introduction 0:37 - 2:02 Saloon bed 2:02 - 3:24 Dual helm stations 3:24 - 4:27 Geona sheets 4:27 - 5:25 Winch 5:25 - 6:10 Starboard helm station 6:10 - 7:00 The most annoying thing! #SailingLife #CatamaranLiving #problem #sailingyacht #LifeOnBoard #LiveaboardAdventure #Excess11 #SailingCouple #MediterraneanSailing #SailingMallorca #BoatLife #LiveaboardCatamaran #sailing #sailingdisaster Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing footage for our intro!

From learning to fish on an 18-hour passage to backflips in remote anchorages, exploring centuries-old island forts, and facing 50-knot winds at anchor, this episode captures a real week on our liveaboard catamaran pretty well! If you have any suggestions to help improve our fishing skills, we’d love to hear them in the comments! After surviving a stormy arrival into France in our last episode, we continue our journey east along the Mediterranean coast, joined by Ruth’s brother Jack. With calm seas and steady wind, we set off on an 18-hour passage towards Marseille, hoping to dodge yet another weather system. With calm seas and steady wind, we got our fishing rods out and fished off the back of Runa for the first time, with high hopes of catching our dinner... We eventually anchored just off Marseille in the stunning Frioul Islands, one of the most beautiful spots we’ve stayed yet. But paradise didn’t last long… the weather caught up with us, and we had to prepare Rúna for nearly 50 knots of wind that was sweeping across the whole of the French coastline. Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ Episode 13, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:26 Recap 0:27 - 1:30 Warranty catch-up 1:31 - 3:51 Beginning our passage 3:52 - 8:55 Fishing and sailing 8:59 - 9:35 Sun Rise and Day two 9:36 - 11:38 Sailing in 30kts 11:39 - 14:06 Drone footage and Frioul Island 14:06 - 14:35 Diving for Mussels 14:35 - 16:04 56mph wind on anchor 16:04 - 16:31 Round up #fishing #sailingmediterranean #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #storm #yachtlife #sailingpassage #StormAtSea #mediterraneansailing #SailingFrance #sailingcouple #sailingfrance #boatlife #liveaboardcatamaran #sailingcouple Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

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Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ In this episode, after weeks of sailing through the stunning Balearic Islands, we leave Menorca behind and begin our 140-nautical-mile passage to mainland France. Our destination? Port-Cannet-en-Roussillon for critical warranty work on our catamaran. What we didn’t expect… was one of the slowest, most challenging passages we’ve had to date and one of the scariest nights we've ever had at sea 😅 With less than 7 knots of wind (despite a 15+ knots forecast), our average boat speed dropped to a painful 3.5 knots. We were falling drastically behind schedule, but just as we began to make up some ground, the weather turned. Fast. What began as a slow and quiet sail turned into a full-on Mediterranean thunderstorm - our first onboard Rúna. No moon, no stars, just pitch-black skies, towering squalls, strong winds, and lightning all around us. And we were still miles from land. In this video, we take you hour-by-hour through our journey: from flying the code zero and peaceful night sailing, to battling heavy seas and navigating through the thunderstorm, desperately trying to reach shelter. Join us aboard Rúna as we learn the hard way that weather can turn on you very quickly, and living on a yacht isn't always sunshine and calm seas. Episode 12, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:51 Introduction 0:52 - 6:28 Preparing for passage 6:29 - 8:18 Anchor problems 8:18 - 13:09 1st day of passage 13:10 - 15:25 Night sailing 15:26 - 17:19 Day 2, still no wind! 17:20 - 17:35 Dolphins! 17:36 - 19:52 We're behind schedule! 19:53 - 21:32 Thunder & lightning at sea 21:32 - 25:10 Sailing in a thunderstorm 25:11 - 28:23 What happened? #Storm #sailingmediterranean #sailingcouple #liveaboardlife #catamaranlife #excess11 #sailingdisaster #yachtlife #offshoresailing #StormAtSea #mediterraneansailing #SailingFrance #sailingcouple #SailingMallorca #BoatLife #liveaboardcatamaran #sailingcouple Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

Join us aboard our 38ft liveaboard catamaran Rúna as we sail from the southern coast of Mallorca to the rugged shores of Menorca — with a week full of epic sailing, coastal exploring, and a few unexpected challenges! We kick off our 4-day passage around Mallorca with strong headwinds and a not-so-serious yacht race before discovering Cala d’Or, the perfect anchorage for sunset swims and diving competitions (spoiler: Ruth needs to work on her form!). From there, we continue towards Pollença, chasing the wind while balancing life on board and remote work. But this video isn’t just about sailing — it’s about discovering the beautiful towns of the Balearics! We cycle the famous mountain roads of Pollenca, explore the historic walled town of Alcudia, discover charming Port de Sóller, and finally sail to Menorca, where we find the most beautiful marina we’ve ever seen in Ciutadella. Of course, boat life isn’t complete without a bit of chaos. A strong weather system rolls in and a monohull breaks its windlass in 30 knots. We finish our journey in Port Addaia, one of Menorca’s most picturesque hidden gems — and the perfect place to wrap up a wild week. This is life on a catamaran, sailing the Mediterranean — sun, sails, cities, and surprises! #Mallorca #Menorca #SailingMediterranean #LiveaboardLife #SailingSpain #Excess11 #CatamaranLiving #Menorca #BoatLife #SailingCouple #sailingyacht #yacht #spain #sailingcatamaran Episode 11, Chapter Two. 00:00 - 1:04 Introduction 1:04 - 2:30 Racing other yachts 2:30 - 4:10 Cala D'or and sailing 4:11 -6:24 Sailing in head winds 6:24 - 8:44 Pollenca, Alcudia and Soller 8:45 - 11:36 Crossing to Menorca 11:36 - 17:08 Exploring Menorca Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

Join us onboard our 38ft catamaran Rúna as we sail from Ibiza to Mallorca — and fly our Code 0 for the very first time! If you enjoy following our sailing adventure, please like and subscribe to our channel. It means the world to us and helps us continue to improve the content we make! 💙⛵️ We kick off the weekend anchored in one of Ibiza’s most stunning bays before setting off across the Balearic Sea on a 12-hour passage. With light winds and calm seas, it was the perfect time to finally test our new sail setup for the very first time! From life onboard a live aboard catamaran, hoisting sails in low wind and navigating busy waters, to swimming in crystal-clear bays and exploring the vibrant city of Palma de Mallorca. Come sail with us through the Balearics as we share what real life looks like on a 38ft catamaran, chasing sunsets, trimming sails, and finding epic landscapes in every corner of the Med. Episode 10, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:36 Introduction 0:37 - 5:40 Setting up our Code 0 for the 1st time! 5:41 - 7:38 Leaving Ibiza for Mallorca 7:38 - 11:32 Flying code 0 and sailing 11:32 - 12:43 Arriving into Mallorca at Sunset 12:44 - 14:09 No wind, slow sailing! 14:09 - 14:43 Exporing Palma 14:43 - 15:16 Anchor Light Problem! 15:16 - 17:07 Underwater cleaning! 📍 Route: Ibiza ➡️ Mallorca ⛵️ Boat: Excess 11 Catamaran #Ibiza #mallorca a #SailingLife #CatamaranLiving #CodeZero #BalearicIslands #LifeOnBoard #LiveaboardAdventure #Excess11 #SailingCouple #MediterraneanSailing #SailingMallorca #BoatLife #LiveaboardCatamaran #sailing Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

This week, we’re switching things up and inviting you aboard Rúna for a full tour of our floating home! After 2 months of sailing, passage-making, problem-solving and exploring the Med, we thought it was time to show you where — and how — we actually live on our brand new yacht. In this video, Ruth gives you a personal tour around our liveaboard catamaran — from the cockpit and helm to the galley, cabins, and even the all-important storage spaces! We’ll share how we’ve made the boat feel like home, the upgrades we’ve added, and how we’re living full-time on the water. Whether you're dreaming of boat life, planning to buy your own catamaran, or just curious to see onboard our Excess 11, this tour gives you a behind-the-scenes look at our setup and lifestyle. 👇 We’d love to hear from you in the comments! What do you think of our floating home? Are there any upgrades you'd recommend? #LiveaboardTour #CatamaranLife #Excess11 #BoatTour #SailingCouple #YachtInterior #TinyHomeTour #LiveaboardSailing #FloatingHome #BoatLife #LiveaboardCatamaran #SailingLife #medsailing #sailing Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!

Sailing Ibiza & Formentera on our live-aboard Catamaran, Rúna. If you're enjoying watching this video, please like and subscribe to our channel. It means the world to us and helps us continue to improve the content we make! 💙⛵️ What started as an exciting passage from Denia to Ibiza, quickly turned into every sailor’s worst nightmare… In this episode, we set sail from mainland Spain to explore Ibiza and Formentera — two islands that have been at the top of our bucket list since buying our catamaran. With friends joining us and perfect weather on the horizon, we were ready for an unforgettable weekend. From stunning anchorages and crystal-clear water to an iconic stop at Blue Marlin Ibiza, the trip started perfectly. But things quickly took a dramatic turn in Formentera when a mooring buoy failed — and a neighbouring yacht began drifting towards the rocks. With no one aboard and the boat rapidly approaching the coastline, we jumped into our dinghy to attempt a rescue. It was tense, chaotic, and a powerful reminder of just how fast things can go wrong when you’re living at sea. We issued a PAN PAN to the coast guard and neighbouring boats for help and watched on as emergency crews tried to prevent the yacht from being wrecked. As regular mooring buoy users, this experience has changed the way we think about tying up and leaving our yacht on a buoy. If you're planning to cruise in Formentera, the Balearics, or anywhere in the Med, this is a must-watch. Episode 9, Chapter One. #SailingIbiza #FormenteraSailing #CatamaranLife #YachtRescue #BoatAground #MooringBallFail #SailingSpain #Excess11 #liveaboardlife #SailingCouple #SailingDisaster #SailingAdventure #MedSailing #BoatLife #sailing Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI & @EXCESSCatamarans for sharing promo footage for our intro!

🏝️ Island Escapes, Floating Cocktails & Spanish Festivals - Sailing Spain on Our Liveaboard Catamaran This week aboard Rúna has been all about exploring with friends and discovering hidden gems along the Spanish coast, away from the big, built-up cities. With two friends joining us onboard, we left the busy, built-up shores of La Manga and sailed in search of beautiful anchorages and a little more of the authentic Spain. If you have any recommendations for beautiful anchorages in the Med, we'd love to hear about them in the comments! Our first stop in this week's video was a tiny island with a population of just 50 people! Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, this little paradise was the perfect spot for swimming, exploring and relaxing, exactly what we were looking for! From there, we made a return to the populated Spanish coastline as we headed for Alicante, where we were swept up in a vibrant local festival before heading to the charming coastal town of Moraira. We wrapped up this incredible stretch of sailing in Dénia, where we were forced to dock up as our sails had to come off the boat. Episode 8, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:30 Introduction 0:31 - 1:46 Water leak in engine bay 1:46 - 6:42 Island Escape 6:43 - 8:02 Blocked toilets 8:02 - 9:06 Teaching Friends 9:06 - 11:30 Sailing! 11:30 - 12:12 Moraira & Cocktails 12:11 - 14:13 Sails come off! Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife #sailinglife #liveaboardadventure #sailingcouple #catamaranlife #mediterraneansailing #yachtlife #boatlife #sailingyacht #liveaboardcatamaran #travelvlog #excess11 #sailing #catamarans Thanks to ​⁠​⁠ ​⁠​⁠​⁠ @SAILTAHITI & ​⁠ @EXCESSCatamarans for sharing promo footage for our intro & outro.

A rescue at sea, a surprise creature in our toilet and a tight bridge entry! This week aboard Rúna - our liveaboard catamaran - has been anything but ordinary! With a friend joining us on our journey along the Spanish coast, we faced one of our most unusual navigations yet — entering the Mar Menor in La Manga. We also coordinated our first-ever rescue at sea, saving a stranded sailor who had lost control of his boat and couldn't get back to shore! And of course, what’s a week on a brand-new yacht without more surprise boat issues? From ongoing teething problems to a mysterious creature in our toilet?! Come along for an action-packed week as we sail further along the Spanish coast on our catamaran. It's definitely been our most interesting week yet! Episode 7, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:30 Recap of episode 6 0:31 - 4:05 Sailing, dolphins & Cabo de Palos 4:06 - 9:33 Sailing yacht vs bridge 9:34 - 16:23 Rescue at sea 16:24 - 18:32 Creature in our toilet! 18:33 - 19:00 Round up! Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife #SailingSpain #LiveaboardCatamaran #yachtlife #BoatLife #SailingRescue #SailingCouple #CatamaranLife #Excess11 #BoatProblems #LiveaboardAdventure #CreatureOnboard #SailingLife Thanks @SAILTAHITI & @EXCESSCatamarans for sharing promo footage for our intro!

This week, our Mediterranean sailing adventure continues as we explore the stunning Spanish coastline! We kick things off with a trip inland to the magical city of Granada — one of our favourite cities EVER! Then it’s back to boat life, as we sail along the coast and discover some of the most epic anchorages we’ve seen yet! Cala de San Pedro is definitely up there as one of our favourite places — a secluded bay home to an off-grid community living far away from any cities (but they have an epic bar). But it’s not all dreamy sailing… This week also brought some warranty problems on our brand-new catamaran, including a torn sail and large amounts of water in our engine bays. All boats have teething issues — especially new ones — but when water starts coming in, it's never a good thing... Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife Episode 5, Chapter One. 00:00 - 0:35 Recap 0:36 - 1:28 Visiting Granada 1:29 - 3:09 Epic anchorage and water toys 3:10 - 5:16 Solo sailing 5:17 - 9:03 Warranty issues! 9:04 - 11:51 Total epic anchorage! 11:52 - 12:24 Round up Special thanks to @SAILTAHITI & @EXCESSCatamarans for sharing promo footage for our intro! #SailingLife #LiveaboardCatamaran #CatamaranLife #SpanishCoast #GranadaSpain #boatlife #WarrantyIssues #SailingCouple #Excess11 #newyacht #FullTimeCruising #voyage #cruising #liveaboard #wanderlust #explore #nomad #globetrotter #bucketlist #sailingcouple

Join us as we embark on our first week of living on our catamaran in the Mediterranean! After a rocky start to our journey and a difficult few weeks trying to deliver our yacht from France to Gibraltar, this video marks a big turning point in our adventure! With the delivery crew gone, it's just the two of us on our live-aboard catamaran, ready to begin the sailing life we've dreamed about for so many years. In this episode, we officially move onboard, settle into life at sea, and kick off our Mediterranean adventure! From epic sailing and strong winds to beautiful anchorages and unforgettable people, it’s a week of firsts we’ll never forget. Join us as we embark on our first week living aboard our brand-new yacht — and find out what full-time cruising really feels like. Episode 4, Chapter One. 📍From Gibraltar and beyond — we’re finally on our way! 00:00 - 0:35 Intro 0:36 - 1:46 Sailing to Gib and Avoiding Orcas 1:47 - 2:30 We leave Gibraltar! 2:31 - 4:13 Sailing for the first time 4:14 - 4:37 Sailing with Dolphins! 4:38 - 5:44 High winds 5:45 - 8:34 Day 2 and tender setup 8:35 - 11:57 Review of our first few days! 11:58 - 12:45 Solo sailing 12:47 - 14:54 What's next & round-up #SailingLife #LiveaboardAdventure #SailingCouple #CatamaranLife #MediterraneanSailing #yachtlife #BoatLife #sailingyacht #LiveaboardCatamaran #travelvlog Instgram: www.instagram.com/lifestylegibbon Instgram: www.instagram.com/therunalife TikTok: TheRunaLife Thanks to ​⁠​⁠ ​⁠​⁠​⁠@SAILTAHITI & ​⁠@EXCESSCatamarans for sharing promo footage for our intro & outro.