Detailed Overview of Kilifi Boatyard in Kenya

Welcome to Kilifi, Kenya – a perfect natural harbor and a hidden gem for the global sailing community. In this video, we take an exclusive tour of a major local boatyard that handles everything from routine maintenance to full-scale yacht rebuilds. Key highlights of this video: - An introduction to Kilifi’s unique geography, located safely outside the cyclone belt. - A tour of the boatyard facilities, including welding workshops, engine repair, and timber stores. - Insights into major rebuild projects involving steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and wooden vessels. - The technical side of yachting: mast servicing, rigging, and engine replacements. - A look at the local sailing culture and the specialized craftsmen who keep these vessels sea-ready. Whether you are a professional sailor, a yacht owner, or someone who loves maritime engineering, this deep dive into Kenya’s boat-building industry is for you. Social Media & Contacts: * Telegram (Captain German): https://t.me/Captain_German_bot * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergey.german * Instagram (Captain German): https://www.instagram.com/sergiy.german * Instagram (Dina): https://www.instagram.com/dina_toporska 00:00 Introduction to Peter and Kilifi Boatyard 00:30 Why Kilifi is a perfect natural harbor 01:41 Current workload and major boat rebuilds 03:04 Materials and range of services 03:52 History of the business and impact of piracy 04:48 Tour of the restaurant and yard facilities 05:31 Wooden boat restoration and workshops 07:05 Custom aluminum and steel boat projects 09:13 Rebuilding a French lift keel boat 10:31 Mooring maintenance and rigging services 11:43 International visitors and boat storage 14:31 Safety, security, and travel in Kenya 16:41 Peter’s background and final thoughts 🔗 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE: You can find more videos in the thematical playlists: Tech: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAyK8_nGTU5T6rBgmnaD29Nu Pacific: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwCcElg4y66MbZUutd4-oyO Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwFm8c9fM4p25EjNGXk1xqu Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAy4NbkTUAoQ7-VQyO1HNN9L Interview: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwnkRQQBAwHb5siCfIrEsuS Life Style: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAySh7-UVF1R3JCXTj4o7PDp Boats Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwoPg7CBv-cZfj-k-QUiEGu Marinas Review: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAzD-Sze9mtftbA3ACZnm1bR Offshore Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAyvkrf9dFeBG1ogF34lwfuC Useful Information: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAygfTP1dE9W-ivYboaaoB__ Virtual Sailing School: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAzl87woOoE3VcFvFFFtoiSA Music Used in This Video: Special thanks to Blagoday Music for creating the original soundtrack for our adventure! Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ua/artist/blagoday/1786885235 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlagodayMusic YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCqIsUv3nIF46X-W-P707d0g SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/blagoday Collaboration: https://freelancehunt.com/freelancer/Blagoday.html About the Channel: Captain German's circumnavigation channel is about yachting, life on a boat, and everything related to living on the water. We regularly post videos about sailing yachts, solo yachting, and the adventures of sailor Sergey German. You can also learn about DIY yacht repair, maintenance, and the mechanics of a sailing vessel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@UCnFwi3w2FDFK7Vzag5Dn-3A #Kenya #Kilifi #Yachting #Boatyard #SailingAfrica #BoatRepair #MarineEngineering #IndianOcean #YachtLife #SailingKenya #KilifiCreek #Maritime #BoatBuilding #africatravels