Today was one of those days with a bit of everything. It started windy and quite rough. During the night I had adjusted the sails to make it a bit easier to sleep, which helped, but also pushed us a little off course. Worth it for the rest. The tricky part is the wind is coming from exactly where we want to go. So the options were basically southeast, or northwest… none of them ideal. Anything with south or west in it feels wrong right now, but that’s what we had to work with. So we zigzagged a bit. Back and forth, trying to gain something, but not really making much headway. At least we were moving. Then at some point, the wind dropped. And honestly… it felt amazing. A proper break. The boat calmed down, everything softened, and for a moment it was just peaceful. But then it died completely. Which meant- time to charge the batteries. So we did. Had an amazing dinner, got ready to charge again… and then the alternator stopped working. So now the batteries aren’t charging. And the day ends with me back in the engine bay, trying to figure out what’s going on. Not exactly how I imagined finishing the day… but here we go again. 🌊 ⚓ Life on the Showgirl is my journey toward one of the toughest solo sailing races on the planet: the Golden Globe Race — sailed solo, non-stop, and without modern technology. Follow along as I learn, prepare, and chase a dream that feels bigger than me. ------------------------------------------ New videos EVERY 7th of the month ------------------------------------------ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!!: https://www.patreon.com/classicmara ------------------------------------------ Follow Mara: https://www.instagram.com/classicmara_/ __________________________ Support me: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/helgamarielk Vipps: 39088 - Classic Mara Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/griedy1 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/173a9a5e6 __________________________ Affiliate links: Dakota Lithium Batteries: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=79634&awinaffid=2732466&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dakotalithium.com Orca Navigation System: https://getorca.com/?via=classicmara PitViper: https://www.pitviper.com/discount/CLASSICMARA?redirect=%2F&utm_campaign=money%2Bcounters&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=upfluence

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SAILING the 2022 Hanse 588 Performance version off Brač Island in Croatia. disclaimer Nick is NOT sailing this yacht, all sail trim issues he will probably agree with!

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Windy coastal vibes at John O'Groats! Majestic sea stacks and a distant lighthouse frame this breathtaking, rugged landscape. Pure Scottish adventure. #JohnOGroats #Scotland #CoastalViews #Lighthouse #SeaStacks

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⛵ Bienvenue sur Joy en mer ! 🔧 Ici, je partage la rénovation complète de mon voilier, un Élisabethan 29 des chantiers Wauquiez (1968). 🌊 Mais ce n’est pas tout ! Je me lance aussi dans la découverte de la navigation à la voile… et autant te dire que je pars de zéro ! Entre apprentissages, galères et moments de grâce en mer, je t’emmène avec moi dans cette aventure. 🎥 Rénovation, bricolage, navigation, découvertes et, bien sûr, un max d’émotions à partager ensemble ! ⚓ Abonne-toi et embarque avec moi !

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