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We're the Cognitos! A married couple in our early 40's with no kids who love to dance, travel, and live life on our own terms. So, we moved up our retirement dreams up by 20 years and now live aboard our sailing catamaran FULL TIME! We created this YouTube channel to give others a peek into our alternative lifestyle. If you share the liveaboard dream, we hope our videos will inspire you to put together a plan and GO FOR IT! You can also find us on Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/Lifeat8Knots And Instagram! https://www.Instagram.com/Lifeat8Knots Want to join us for a sailing adventure and learn the ropes? Head to our website and drop your email to receive updates on our charter schedule: https://www.lifeat8knots.com/sail-with-us

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Visit and Sea Trial Join us on the docks of Port Santa Lucia in Saint-Raphaël (France) for our Open House event and explore the full Leopard Catamarans range available through our Yacht Ownership Programme. Models on display: Leopard 42, New Leopard 46, New Leopard 52, Leopard 40 PC, Leopard 46 PC, Leopard 53 PC. Dates 14 - 15 February 2026 On the agenda – Tours and sea trials for a full immersion into the world of Leopard Catamarans – The Moorings – Sunsail. Available for sea trials: Leopard 46, Leopard 52, Leopard 40PC, Leopard 46PC. – Meetings with our technical experts to discuss your acquisition and financing plans. – Saturday evening cocktail, a friendly moment to enjoy at the port. Book your sea trial now https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/uk/boat-shows-and-events/france-open-house

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Is this what boat life will look like from now on??? ⇩ Join the wonderful support crew that makes these videos possible and get instant access to behind the scene footage, regular real time updates and even join some of the most magic moments of this journey during a live feed ⇩ ► YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYfFeySHGN4DPrOc9So7PA/join ► PATREON http://www.patreon.com/WhiteSpotPirates ⇩ Wanna buy me a drink or a treat for Boga? ⇩ ► PAY PAL https://www.paypal.me/whitespotpirates **** Join me on an inspiring journey that began with buying and refitting my Reinke Super 10 sailboat called KARL. Facing the challenges of solo sailing as a female sailor, I navigated the highs and lows of single-handed sailing while tackling DIY boat repair projects, from engine fixes to full boat refits on a budget. My life aboard was a mix of adventure and reflection, shaping an independent woman’s story of resilience, personal growth, and embracing the sailing lifestyle. Along the way, I became an ocean conservation activist with In Mocean, stumbled across my dog Boga, and discovered the joys and challenges of sailing with a dog. Now, I’m exploring a new chapter, having jumped aboard my partner’s Hallberg Rassy Rasmus with Boga and his Australian Kelpie, Jango. Together, we face the unique dynamics and challenges of sailing as a couple, balancing off-grid life, sustainable sailing, and the demands of long-term cruising. If you’re interested in remote sailing adventures, authentic sailing stories, and the realities of living on a sailboat, this channel offers a glimpse into the world of DIY projects, the sailing lifestyle, and life’s transformative moments on the water. Follow along for inspiring stories that reflect on the beauty of sailing, personal growth, and chasing dreams—one wave at a time. And always remember: if I can do it, you can do it, too! 👉 Binge watch my solo sailing adventure from the beginning https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRq1t-_HOXvL6L6lGac5YAloge4jiLRA ⇩ More about my journey with my sailboat SV Karl @WhiteSpotPirates ⇩ ► INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/WhiteSpotPirates ► FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/WhiteSpotPirates ► MY BOAT KARL http://whitespotpirates.com/untie-the-lines/my-boat-karl ⇩ Watch the full movie "Untie The Lines" ⇩ Download or stream the full movie with background info about my journey, interviews with my friends and family and unseen footage at http://www.UntieTheLines.com ***** Thanks to everybody who has supported the creation of these video and has shared this epic adventure with me so far. It would not have been the same without you! Lots of ocean love and salty smiles, Nike 🧜‍♀

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Motorboat - Både sælges, Galeon 530 Fly, 2007 DKK 2.595.000 Scanboat https://www.scanboat.com/en/boat-market/boats/motorboat-galeon-530-fly-17454215

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The clove hitch Along with the bowline and the sheet bend, it is often considered one of the most important knots to know. A clove hitch is two successive half-hitches around an object. It is most effectively used as a crossing knot. It can be used as a binding knot, but is not particularly secure in that role (we prefer the constrictor knot for these use cases). A clove hitch made around the rope's own standing part is known as either two half-hitches or buntline hitch, depending on whether the turns of the clove hitch progress away from or towards the hitched object. The Clove Hitch is the simplest and most effective knot for securing your fenders. It can be tied in seconds, is relatively easy to undo which makes it simple enough to adjust the hight as you approach the marina. follow the link below for a full demo. https://youtu.be/q2YetRQGFRM We hope you enjoyed todays bottom up boats know knots shorts video where we showed you the clove hitch in seconds.

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