Part one: https://youtu.be/5BUcdVGP05A Part two: https://youtu.be/b7DlHoD49FA *Learn more about our Orca Chart Plotter: https://getorca.com/?via=therunalife* After 18 months sailing the Mediterranean, our EU VAT Temporary Admission clock finally ran out, so we’ve sailed to Tunisia to reset it. After crossing 125 nautical miles from Sardinia to Bizerte and spending 8 days exploring Tunisia, it’s time to make the 25-hour passage back to Europe. But first, we need to clear Tunisian customs and the coast guard before setting sail across the Mediterranean. We're heading towards Sicily, sailing overnight, battling light winds, dealing with seasickness and tackling a long offshore passage before finally reaching the beautiful island of Marettimo. Our final destination is Trapani, Sicily, where we’ll attempt to officially re-enter the EU, check back into the Schengen Area and restart our 18-month EU VAT Temporary Admission period. ____________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our Excess 11 catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure across the Mediterranean. *Find daily content on our socials:* 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife _________________________________________________________ ⛵ **In this episode:** 00:00 - 00:29 - Catch up 00:29 - 03:00 - Trying to Clear Customs in Tunisia 03:00 - 04:30 - Cheap Diesel in Tunisia 04:30 - 07:32 - Starting Our Overnight Passage 07:32 - 08:10 - Coast Guard Call Us 07:32 - 10:44 - Ruth Gets Sick 10:44 - 13:21 - Orca & Lots of Traffic 13:21 - 17:35 - Beautiful Sunset 17:35 - 19:33 - Solo Night Sailing 19:33 - 21:46 - A Spectacular Mediterranean Sunrise 21:46 - 24:19 - Sick Ruth & Arriving into EU waters Subscribe to follow our journey aboard our Excess 11 catamaran, Rúna, as we sail the Mediterranean and navigate the challenges of living aboard full-time. #Sailing #SailingLife #Catamaran #MediterraneanSailing #Tunisia #Sicily #VAT #TemporaryAdmission #Liveaboard

*Watch part one here: https://youtu.be/5BUcdVGP05A* After 18 months of enjoying boat life and the sailing lifestyle in the Mediterranean, our EU Temporary Admission is finally expiring, which forced us to leave Europe and sail 125 nautical miles across the Mediterranean to Tunisia in Northern Africa. Now that we've cleared Tunisian customs, we find out just how easy it really is to reset our EU Temporary Admission clock and keep our boat VAT-free. We'll share our experience dealing with customs in Tunisia, what it's like to visit Tunisia, and everything we learned from taking our boat outside the EU. We spend over a week living in Bizerte, Tunisia, exploring one of Africa's oldest port cities, wandering through traditional markets, trying local food, and experiencing daily life. Along the way, we also discover an unexpected problem onboard Rúna that needs attention before we can continue our journey. If you're planning to sail to Tunisia to reset your EU Temporary Admission, hopefully this video gives some insight into what you can expect. Make sure to subscribe because next time we attempt to leave Tunisia and make a 25-hour overnight passage back towards Sicily... but things don't quite go to plan! ____________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our Excess 11 catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure across the Mediterranean. *Find daily content on our socials:* 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife ________________________________________________________________ *Season 2 - Episode 11* 00:00 - 00:29 Introduction 00:29 - 02:15 We Have a Problem! 02:15 - 04:00 We have to Stay in a Hotel 04:00 - 08:28 Exploring Bizerte - What's It Like? 08:28 - 10:18 Shopping for Provisions 10:18 - 13:52 Avoiding EU VAT - Is it Worth it? 13:52 - 14:27 What's Coming Up #Sailing #Liveaboard #Catamaran #Sardinia #Mediterranean #BoatLife #SailingLife #travelvlog #sailingadventures #sailingcouple sailing sardinia, coastal cruising, sailing adventure #Tunisia #Mediterranean #SailingLife #BoatLife #Africa #Sardinia #OffshoreSailing

After 18 months of sailing the Mediterranean, we were forced to leave Europe. In this episode, we set sail on a 125-nautical-mile, 24-hour offshore passage from Sardinia, Italy to Tunisia, crossing into Africa for the very first time aboard our liveaboard catamaran. This isn't just another sailing passage. Because our boat is under Temporary Admission (TA), we have to leave the European Union before our 18-month limit expires. If we don't, we could face a huge tax bill and fines. So we point the bow south and begin one of our biggest passages yet. What starts as a straightforward crossing quickly turns into a challenging adventure. We sail through fog, pitch-black skies with almost zero visibility, seasickness, changing winds, and huge commercial ships as we make our way across the Mediterranean. Finally, after almost 24 hours at sea, we arrive in Bizerte, Tunisia, where we have to clear customs, deal with the police, and officially check into Africa for the first time. We'll let you know what it's really like to sail from Europe to Africa, and how Temporary Admission works for non-EU sailors. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss the next adventure as we continue exploring Africa and beyond. ____________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 All of our videos are in (almost) real time, everything your watching happened within the last week or so 😊 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. Last year, we bought our Excess 11 catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure across the Mediterranean. *Find daily content on our socials:* 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife ________________________________________________________________ *Season 2 - Episode 10* 00:00 - 00:47 Introduction 00:47 - 03:34 Preparing the Boat 03:34 - 04:57 Starting our Passage to Africa 04:57 - 07:23 Route and Weather 07:23 - 08:08 What Is EU Customs Temporary Admission? 08:08 - 11:43 Reefing In 3 Knots?! 11:43 - 13:42 Still No Wind! 13:42 - 15:57 Sailing in 21 Knots in Pitch Black! 15:57 - 17:17 Ruth Falls Sick 17:17 - 20:58 Fast Sailing 20:58 - 21:22 Shipping Lane Traffic 21:22 - 25:07 Arrival & Dealing With Customs 25:07 - 25:53 What's It Like In Tunisia? #Sailing #Liveaboard #Catamaran #Sardinia #Mediterranean #BoatLife #SailingLife #travelvlog #sailingadventures #sailingcouple sailing sardinia, coastal cruising, sailing adventure #Tunisia #Mediterranean #SailingLife #BoatLife #Africa #Sardinia #OffshoreSailing

*Learn more about our Orca Chart Plotter: https://getorca.com/?via=therunalife* If you've ever wondered what the everyday looks like when you quit your job and live on a sailboat, this is it 😀 We quit our office jobs in 2025 to chase a dream of sailing the world. Now we live, work remotely, and adventure full-time aboard Rúna, our 38ft catamaran, documenting the highs, lows, and everything in between. Since we moved aboard, we've sailed more than 4,000 nautical miles across the Mediterranean, discovering incredible anchorages, hidden coastal towns, and some of Europe's most spectacular scenery. In this episode, we begin our journey down the breathtaking northwest coast of Sardinia, carefully navigating a narrow, shallow channel before hoisting the sails for a beautiful light-wind passage towards Bosa. Along the way, we wander the historic streets of Alghero, hike beneath the towering limestone cliffs of Capo Caccia, and visit the spectacular Neptune's Grotto (Grotta di Nettuno), one of Sardinia's most famous natural wonders. If you enjoy the video, we'd love it if you subscribed and joined us for Part 2, where we continue sailing south along Sardinia's spectacular coastline before embarking on a 25 hour passage to Tunisia ⛵ ____________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our Excess 11 catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure across the Mediterranean. *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 ________________________________________________________________ *Season 2 - Episode 8* 00:00 - 00:58 Overview 00:58 - 05:00 Leaving Though a Shallow Channel 05:00 - 07:50 100ft Jetski and Sailing 07:50 - 10:32 Ship wreck and Alghero 10:32 - 12:38 Medical Emergency 12:38 - 13:39 Foresail Sheet Damage 13:39 - 14:11 Laundry 14:11 - 16:40 Exploring Famous Caves 16:40 - 19:42 Stunning Cliffs & Light Wind Sailing 19:42 - 23:39 Goosewinging - Sailing 180 Downwind 23:39 - 25:20 Wild Anchorage and Conclusion #Sailing #Liveaboard #Catamaran #Sardinia #Mediterranean #BoatLife #SailingLife #FullTimeSailing #travelvlog #sailingadventures

*This week,* our sailing adventure takes us from *Corsica back to Northern Sardinia* as Ruth takes on a 45 nautical mile solo sail without Andrew's help as we cross the Mediterranean. From sailing in light winds under our Code 0, to discovering crystal-clear anchorages, swimming with thousands of fish, spotting our very first wild stingray, and dealing with a painful broken bone, this week has definitely been eventful! We also face provisioning issues, with an unexpected supermarket disaster leaving our fridge very empty 😂 Over the next few weeks we'll be sailing down the spectacular Sardinian coastline before making one of our biggest passage yet, an overnight crossing to Tunisia. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it! If you enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up, leave us a comment, and subscribe to follow our full-time sailing adventure aboard Rúna. *Sublue underwater scooter:* https://store.sublue.com?dt_id=2850863 *USE CODE: THERUNALIFE* ________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our Excess 11 catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure across the Mediterranean. *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 ________________________________________________________________ *Season 2 - Episode 7* 00:00 - 01:15 Solo Sailing 45nm to Sardinia 01:15 - 02:55 Avoiding the Mistral Winds 02:55 - 08:10 Solo Sailing 45nm to Sardinia 08:10 - 09:16 Anchorage & Snorkling 09:16 - 09:51 Broken Toe 09:51 - 14:31 Provisioning Disaster! 14:31 - 16:23 Going to Shore For Provisioning 16:23 - 19:07 Unable to Relax #Sailing #Liveaboard #Catamaran #Sardinia #Corsica #Mediterranean #BoatLife #SailingLife #FullTimeSailing #singlehandedsailing

Thinking of buying a boat or starting life as a liveaboard sailor? Watch this first. *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 We sold everything, bought a catamaran, and began the sailing lifestyle full-time in 2025. What followed was the adventure of a lifetime... but also one of the hardest years we've ever experienced. In this video, we're getting brutally honest about the reality of sailing and catamaran life: the maintenance that never ends, the sleepless nights at anchor, the water and power rationing, the weather that dictates your life, and the way living aboard tests a relationship like nothing else. If you've ever dreamed of buying a boat and sailing off into the sunset, watch this before you do. This isn't your typical sailing Instagram reel, it's the unfiltered version of what it actually takes to live on a boat full-time. ________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. Subscribe and follow our liveaboard sailing adventure as we explore the world by boat and share what life on a yacht is really like. ________________________________________________________________ 00:00 - 00:36 Intro 00:36 - 01:54 Not a Holiday! 01:54 - 03:17 Weather Sucks! 03:17 - 04:33 Why Can't I Sleep! 04:33 - 05:55 Stop Being A D*ck 05:55 - 07:13 Where's The Plumber? 07:13 - 08:55 I NEED A Shower! 08:55 - 10:04 Where's My Dinner! 10:04 - 11:12 Becoming A Meerkat 11:12 - 12:24 The Real Reason - Never Buy A Boat! #BoatLife #Liveaboard #Sailing #Catamaran #YachtLife #BoatOwnership #SailingLife #LiveaboardLife #CatamaranLife #SailingChannel #CruisingLife #MediterraneanSailing #BoatMaintenance #YachtLiving #FullTimeTravel

This week on our liveaboard catamaran, Rúna, we're sailing through the stunning Maddalena Archipelago in northern Sardinia, one of the most beautiful cruising destinations in the Mediterranean. But life in paradise isn't always smooth sailing... In this week's episode we: 🐬 Paddleboard alongside wild dolphins in crystal clear water ⚓ Watch a dramatic yacht rescue after a boat runs aground on hidden rocks 🔧 Deal with an engine problem in 30kt winds ⛵ Race a monohull while sailing upwind towards Corsica 🌅 Explore some of the most spectacular anchorages in Sardinia We also throw in some 4k drone footage of Sardinia for good measure! 😃 The Maddalena Archipelago National Park is famous for its turquoise water, rugged islands, incredible snorkelling and world-class anchorages, but it can also be unforgiving for sailors who lose concentration for even a moment. Join us as we continue our Mediterranean sailing adventure aboard Rúna, sharing the highs, lows and realities of full-time liveaboard sailing. Subscribe and follow our liveaboard sailing adventure as we explore the Mediterranean by catamaran and share what life on a yacht is really like. ________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. *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 ________________________________________________________________ *Season 2 - Episode 6* 00:00 - 00:43 Intro 00:43 - 02:45 Trying to sail slowly! 02:45 - 05:21 Our Engine Breaks! 05:21 - 05:55 Snorkling & Drone Footage 05:55 - 07:09 Paddle boarding with Dolphins 07:09 - 09:37 Yacht Runs Aground - Rescue 09:37 - 13:10 Sailing to Bonifacio 13:10 - 15:02 Upwind Sailing Race 15:02 - 17:07 Racing against the sun 17:07 - 18:06 Sailing - Drone footage #Sailing #Liveaboard #Catamaran #Sardinia #MaddalenaArchipelago #MediterraneanSailing #BoatLife #SailingLife #YachtLife #Corsica #SailingYouTube #CatamaranLife #LiveaboardLife #SailingAdventure #ItalyTravel

This is the episode EVERYONE has been asking for! *Please hit the subscribe button for all things sailing and adventure - it really helps us out and makes us happy! 😃 Thanks A&R ❤️* One of the most common questions we get asked is: How much does it cost to live on a yacht full-time? In this video, we break down our real monthly live aboard expenses after spending a full season sailing and living aboard our 38ft catamaran in the Mediterranean. We'll cover everything from boat maintenance and wintering costs to marinas and provisioning. We also compare the cost of yacht living to life on land and reveal whether living on a yacht is actually cheaper than renting or owning a home. If you're dreaming of living on a sailboat, becoming a digital nomad, retiring on a yacht, or planning a sailing adventure around the world, we hope this video gives you a realistic look at the true cost of life on a sailing boat. *🎥 Watch our other cost breakdown videos:* ▶ How Much Our Catamaran Cost To Buy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYa4k1CsltY ▶ Everything We Bought To Live Aboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbg1JAjwbRs&t=1s ⚓ *In this video:* 00:00 - 00:33 Introduction 00:33 - 01:26 Other cost videos 01:26 - 02:42 Boat mortgages 02:42 - 03:36 How much is Boat Insurance? 03:36 - 04:45 Diesel costs 04:45 - 05:35 How Much do Marinas Cost? 05:35 - 06:35 Food and Provisioning 06:35 - 07:22 Cost of going to the Laundrette 07:22 - 08:18 How much does Starlink Cost? 08:18 - 08:27 European mobile sim 08:27 - 09:50 Entertainment and dining out 09:50 - 10:21 Mobile app subscriptions 10:21 - 11:45 Cost to maintain our boat 11:45 - 12:35 Winter storage 12:35 - 13:05 VISA applications 13:05 - 13:17 Our Total Monthly Costs 13:17 - 14:00 Cheaper than a house? ________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. *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 ________________________________________________________________ 🌍 Follow our journey as we sail full-time around the Mediterranean aboard our Excess 11 catamaran, exploring beautiful anchorages, remote islands and hidden coastal towns. #Sailing #Liveaboard #BoatLife #YachtLife #Catamaran #LivingOnABoat #SailingLife #CruisingLife #DigitalNomad #LiveaboardLife #SailingChannel #FullTimeSailing #BoatLifeVlog #MediterraneanSailing #CatamaranLife #SailingAroundTheWorld #Starlink #SailboatLiving #YachtLiving #CruisingCouple

*Please hit the subscribe button for all things sailing and adventure - it really helps us out and makes us happy! 😃 Thanks A&R ❤️* What's it really like living on a sailboat? Join us for a real, unfiltered 48 hours aboard our 11m catamaran as we sail along the stunning coastline of Sardinia, anchor in crystal-clear bays, explore charming seaside towns, and navigate the everyday realities of life at sea. Of course, boat life isn't always picture-perfect. Along the way, we witness anchoring chaos in a crowded bay, narrowly avoid hitting rocks in an an anchorage, and deal with every sailor's worst nightmare... a broken toilet 💩 From breathtaking anchorages to unexpected challenges, this episode gives you an honest, POV look at full time sailing and coastal cruising in the Mediterranean, including the highs, lows, and adventures that comes with living, working, and travelling full-time on a sailboat. *Sublue underwater scooter:* https://store.sublue.com?dt_id=2850863 *USE CODE: THERUNALIFE* ________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. *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 ________________________________________________________________ *Season 2 - Episode 5* 00:00 - 00:50 Intro 00:50 - 04:33 Fixing a yacht toilet 04:33 - 06:05 Anchoring at Tavolara Island 06:05 - 08:53 Anchorage chaos - boats dragging 08:53 - 09:39 What happened & water toys 09:39 - 12:32 Slow sailing to Golfo Aranci 12:32 - 13:47 We almost crash into hidden rocks 13:47 - 14:45 Hidden rocks and under water museum 14:45 - 16:53 Exploring Golfo Aranci 16:53 - 19:25 Morning routine on a sailboat 19:25 - 21:10 Leaving a tight anchorage 21:10 - 23:30 The BEST office in the world? Drone footage 23:30 - 25:00 Arriving into a new anchorage 25:00 - 26:58 Exploring Porto Rotondo 26:58 - 28:23 World's most expensive supermarket ________________________________________________________________ #Sailing #Liveaboard #SailingLife #CatamaranLife #BoatLife #Sardinia #SailingVlog #LiveaboardLife #CruisingLife #FullTimeTravel

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It would mean the world to us if you can hit the like button and subscribe, thanks A&R ❤️ Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife The weather can be one of the hardest parts of living aboard full time... and this week, it reminded us exactly why 🌊 After completing our 15-hour crossing from Italy to Corsica, we found ourselves trapped at anchor as powerful Mistral winds swept across the Mediterranean, gusting at over 50 mph. With another storm forecast on the way, we decided to make a break for it! In this episode, we sail the length of Corsica on a challenging five-day journey, battling strong winds, rough seas and uncomfortable anchorages as we try to stay ahead of the weather and get to Sardinia to meet family! Along the way, we experience some incredible sailing conditions, with Rúna hitting speeds close to 10 knots under sail with winds reaching over 44 knots. Join us as we continue our 2026 liveaboard adventure aboard our 11m catamaran, Rúna. ________________________________________________________________ Season 2 - Episode 3 00:00 - 00:51 Catch up and intro 00:51 - 10:12 Day 1 - Nervous Ruth - Big wind, big waves 10:12 - 16:00 Day 2 - 44kts of wind 16:00 - 22:27 Racing and rear helm stations 22:27 - 24:02 Broken outboard 24:02 - 25:44 Day 4 - Boring! 25:44 - 31:43 Ruth Solo Sailing & Racing! 31:43 - 33:32 Arriving into Sardinia ________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com #sailingadventure #Sailing #Liveaboard #CatamaranLife #Mediterranean #Corsica #Sardinia #BoatLife #OffshoreSailing #SailingAdventure #TheRunaLife

We have officially kicked off our liveaboard life for 2026! 🌍⛵ We’ve finally left the marina and our full-time sailing adventure aboard Rúna has officially begun! In this episode, we leave the marina and set sail from northern Italy on our 11m catamaran, Rúna, and begin our 2026 Mediterranean sailing season in style with a 15-hour offshore passage to the stunning French island of Corsica. What starts as a calm crossing quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure as we; sail alongside one of the biggest pods of dolphins we’ve ever seen, experience some epic sailing conditions and officially begin life back on anchor! We also have to contend with almost 50kts hitting the island as we hunker down and look for an opportunity to find better protection. Join us this season as we begin our full-time live-aboard life exploring the Mediterranean aboard Rúna. Thanks for watching, please hit the like button and subscribe ❤️ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Season 2 - Episode 2 00:00 - 00:48 Introduction 00:48 - 03:55 Leaving the marina & shakedown 03:55 - 05:34 Start of our passage to Corsica 05:34 - 09:48 Sailing with Dolphins 09:48 - 11:28 Wind building & fast sailing 11:28 - 13:55 35kts of wind & reefing 13:55 - 15:14 Sea state gets bigger 15:14 - 16:52 Arriving into Corsica 16:52 - 19:23 Caught in 46kt storm ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. 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 #Liveaboard #CatamaranLife #SailingLife #Mediterranean #Corsica #BoatLife #LiveaboardLife #OffshoreSailing #sailingadventure

What’s the best performing cruising catamaran you can buy right now? We take three of the best out sailing to try and find out! Nautitech Vs Excess Vs Seawind

Performance cruising catamarans like the Outremer, Balance, and HH are often seen as the gold standard for fast offshore sailing catamarans - but with price tags running well into the millions of euros, it raises the question… do you really need to spend that much money to get a catamaran that’s genuinely fun to sail? In this episode, we test three of the top production cruising catamarans designed to deliver a more exciting sailing experience at a more affordable price. We sea trial the Seawind 1370, Excess 13, and Nautitech 44 Open to find out which is best! We'll be discussing: ✔️ Sailing performance ✔️ Offshore capability ✔️ Comfort at sea ✔️ Helm protection ✔️ Speed in light and strong winds ✔️ Liveaboard practicality From hitting double-digit boat speeds to testing screechers and gennakers in real sailing conditions, we compare how these cruising catamarans perform and if they're actually any fun to sail! ⛵ Which catamaran would you buy? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Massive thanks to the yacht builders for taking us out! To learn more about each cat: Excess 13 👉 @EXCESSCatamarans Nautitech 44 open 👉@NAUTITECHCATAMARANS & @keyyachtingltd5942 Seawind 1370 👉@SeawindCatamarans ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 - 00:31 Introduction 0:31 - 08:38 Seawind 1370 sea trial 08:38 - 17:11 Excess 13 sea trial 17:11 - 26:48 Nautitech 44 open sea trial 26:48 - 28:24 Conclusion - best yacht? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. 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 #Catamaran #Sailing #Seawind1370 #Excess13 #Nautitech44 #PerformanceCatamaran #LuxuryYacht #OffshoreSailing #Liveaboard #SailingLife #BoatReview #YachtReview #CatamaranReview #BluewaterCruising #Outremer #BalanceCatamarans #HHCatamarans #FastCruisingCatamaran

Step aboard our favourite yacht at this year’s La Grande Motte International Multihull Show; the incredible Vaan Yachts R5, a futuristic 49ft luxury catamaran that completely redefines life on the water. In this video, we toured one of the most talked-about boats at the show: the $1.5M Vaan R5. Built from recycled aluminium and designed with sustainability at its core, this sailing catamaran is pushing to be one of the most unique yachts on the water. From the large, solid glass panels and minimalist interiors to the boutique-hotel styling and all-electric propulsion, the R5 feels more like a floating luxury penthouse than a sailing yacht. The Vaan R5 combines Dutch design, modern architecture, and long-range cruising capability into one seriously unique package. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 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. Last year, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full time across the Mediterranean. 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 #VaanR5 #Catamaran #LuxuryYacht #MultihullShow #SailingLife #ElectricYacht #BoatTour #LaGrandeMotte #YachtTour #Liveaboard #boating