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

We are back in Europe, back in Italy, and back on our sailing yacht after our winter adventures! This travel vlog captures our return and the exciting preparations for the upcoming sailing season. Join us as we get our liveaboard boat ready and share all the highs and lows of life on the water. We tackle the aftermath of winter, dealing with damage, broken parts, and a long list of jobs to get our yacht Rúna ready to hit the high seas! We also reveal how much it costs us as we head to the shipyard and come face-to-face with a pretty hefty bill when we haul Rúna out of the water. For the first time ever, we take on the challenge of rigging and installing our sails. Learning as we go, making mistakes, and figuring it out step by step. Join us for the very first episode of Season 2 as we get our sailing boat back in shape and ready for the boat life adventures ahead - we can’t wait to get sailing! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Season 2 - Episode 1 00:00 - 01:04 Introduction 01:04 - 03:28 We have boat problems! 03:28 - 05:25 Preparing for Summer 05:25 - 09:24 Marina docking issues 09:24 - 9:56 Dirty marina 09:56 - 14:06 Rigging our yacht for the 1st time! 14:06 - 14:52 Super yacht getting lifted out 14:52 - 24:45 Trying to rig our sails 24:45 - 27:53 Getting hauled out 27:53 - 29:04 Total costs of hauling out ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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

Join us on an epic multi-day trekking adventure through Chile’s legendary Torres del Paine National Park, deep in the heart of Patagonia. This isn’t our usual sailing journey - this time, we trade the ocean for mountains as we take on one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world. In our travel vlog, we trek almost 80km across the rugged Patagonian wilderness, facing freezing temperatures, brutal climbs, and ever-changing terrain. From the iconic Base Torres viewpoint, Cerro Paine Grande and Mirador Británicoto, to the unreal blue waters of Lake Nordenskjöld, every step brings jaw-dropping landscapes that look and feel unreal. This was one of the toughest but most rewarding adventures we’ve ever taken on, covering up to 26km a day on foot with 1000s of meters of elevation change. Patagonia pushed us to our limits, but it is the best thing we've ever done! What to expect in our biggest adventure yet: - Hiking the famous Torres del Paine W Trek (East to West) - Camping in the wild at Central, Frances & Pine Grande - Reaching Mirador Británico – a 360° panoramic viewpoint - Glacier lakes, suspension bridges & snow-covered peaks - Wildlife encounters & unexpected moments along the way - The reality of trekking in sub-zero conditions Our favourite adventure gear: 1. Maverick water bottles 💧 - (https://maverickpurewater.com/products/mav-on-the-go-stainless-steel-water-filter-bottle?sca_ref=11059015.v9UJTPaqqlpWSZNn&sca_source=RUNALIFE) 2. Glowmad Light Bar 🔥 15% OFF your entire order using our link: https://tinyurl.com/chillbeam 3. Gregory backpack 🎒: https://eu.gregorypacks.com/ 0:00 - 0:37 Introduction 0:37 - 1:08 Overview of the adventure 1:08 - 2:09 First night - Freezing temperatures 2:09 - 11:40 Day one and Base Torres 11:40 - 23:13 Day two and the Grasslands 23:13 - 32:24 Day three, Avalanches and Mirador Británico 32:24 - 36:44 Day three, Forrest Fires and Pine Grande 36:44 - 39:21 Conclusion _________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 After years of dreaming and working the 9-5, we left our lives in Edinburgh, Scotland behind to chase something bigger, a life of adventure. We now live aboard our 11m catamaran, Rúna, sailing the Mediterranean during the summer months, and when winter hits, we explore the wider world by land with epic adventures working our way through bucket list destinations. From life at sea to travelling the world, we share the highs, challenges and unforgettable moments of living full-time on the move 🏝️ 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 #patagonia #torresdelpaine #travelvlog #traveling #travelblogger #hikingadventures

A brand-new catamaran builder is challenging the status quo with a design that looks more like a spaceship than a sailing yacht. In this video, we travel to a factory near Cape Town in South Africa to see the very first hull of the radical new Onyx 10.5 catamaran. Built by a team determined to rethink what a small cruising catamaran can be, this bold design pushes boundaries both inside and out. We meet the founders to hear the story behind the project and learn how they set out to break away from the conventions of established sailing yacht boat builders. From the striking exterior design to an interior that feels more like a stylish Italian café than a traditional cruising catamaran, the Onyx is clearly doing things differently. But it’s not just about looks. The boat is packed with unusual ideas and clever engineering, including a single hydraulic engine system, hydraulic shock absorbers built into the hulls to reduce slamming, trampolines you can actually jump on and carbon-fibre chin-up bars for keeping fit at anchor. Is this the future of entry-level cruising catamarans or have they missed the mark? Let us know what you think in the comments. Want to learn more? Speak to the Onyx team directly and tell them Rúna sent you 😁 Website: www.onyxmarine.co.za Email: sales@onyxmarine.co.za ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 - 01:44 Introduction 01:44 - 03:27 Who Are Onyx Marine? 03:27 - 04:49 How Long Does it Take to Design a Boat? 04:49 - 05:55 Overview of The Unique Design 05:55 - 10:36 Unique Features of This Yacht 10:36 - 15:30 Production Boat and 3D Render Tour 15:30 - 19:22 How They Designed This Yacht 19:22 - 19:58 Conclusion ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 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

Come with us as we sail a Balance 442 catamaran in South Africa with Table Mountain as our backdrop! What a place to go yacht sailing 💙

Our top sailing picks from the 2026 Boot Düsseldorf Boat Show! We review some of the best gadgets, sailing accessories and yachts we saw at Boot Düsseldorf 2026, from cutting-edge virtual anchoring solutions and man overboard systems to electric propulsion and one seriously impressive performance cruiser. 💬 Let us know in the comments which products at the show impressed you the most, and if there was anything at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 we missed! BlueNav Virtual Anchor 👉 https://bluenav.com/en/ Catch and Lift Rescue System 👉 www.catchandlift.me Boatee Electric Outboard 👉 https://www.boatee.it Sense4Boat 👉 https://sense4boat.com JAYKAY E-FIN 👉 www.jaykay-sport.de Dragonfly 36 👉 https://dragonfly.dk/boats/dragonfly-36/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other videos from Düsseldorf: Exclusive Tour of the European Yacht Of The Year - www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7JZajgC3TY ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 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 #boatshow #sailboatlife #liveaboard #düsseldorf #catamaran #boot2026

We’re at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2026 for an exclusive first look at the brand-new Excess 13 catamaran! Fresh from winning European Yacht of the Year, the Excess 13 is the long-awaited big sister to our own boat, the Excess 11, and we couldn’t wait to see how it compares. In this video, we take you on a full, in-depth tour of the Excess 13, walking through the layout, design changes, performance-focused features, and the details that make this catamaran stand out from the rest of the cruising market. From the helm position to the living spaces, we share our honest first impressions. ⛵ Let us know what you think of the Excess 13 in the comments, and if you’d choose this over other cruising catamarans! 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. 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 #boatshow #sailboatlife #liveaboard #düsseldorf #catamaran #boot2026

2025 was the year we took the biggest leap of our lives, buying our very own catamaran and starting our first full liveaboard sailing season. And while it was hands-down the best year we’ve ever had, it also came with some of the most challenging, stressful, and downright terrifying moments we’ve ever faced at sea. In this episode, we’re looking back across our videos at the biggest challenges of our first liveaboard season, sharing the moments that tested us both physically and mentally, and showing the reality of yacht life beyond the instagram highlights. Living on a boat in the Mediterranean isn’t always sunshine and calm anchorages… sometimes it’s fear, exhaustion, tough decisions, and learning the hard way. We’ll take you through our most frightening overnight passage crossing from the Balearic Islands back to mainland Spain, our brutal introduction to boat life during a Bay of Biscay crossing, we relive the moment we tried to save another yacht as it crashed onto the rocks in Formentera, and finally the terrifying experience of discovering flooding in our master cabin while sailing 60 nautical miles offshore. Despite everything, we’re excited to do it all over again this year (with hopefully less drama!). Thanks for watching, and we’ll chat with you in the comments ⛵💙 0:00 - 0:40 Introduction 0:40 - 6:00 Caught in a lighten storm 6:00 - 11:41 Bay of Biscay Passage 11:41 - 19:18 Yacht crashes onto shore 19:18 - 27:04 Yacht Floods Offshore 27:04 - 27:32 Conclusion & outro 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. 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 #sailingyacht #sailboatlife #liveaboard #sailingdisatser #problems #mediterraneansailing #cruisinglife #sailingcouple