Solo Sailing to Mexico: bleeding fuel lines at sea & an unexpected visitor mid passage

Join me on my longest solo sail so far — a 400-nautical-mile journey from Roatán, Honduras to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. As a woman sailing alone through the Caribbean Sea, I faced some serious challenges and beautiful moments alike. This was a solo sailing adventure I’ll never forget. It was my birthday at sea, and just when I thought I might feel alone, a little bird landed on board and kept me company. But the ocean had other plans too — low on fuel and with my batteries running down, I tried to start the engine and discovered it had pulled air. With no one around, I had to bleed the fuel lines at sea — not exactly how I planned to celebrate! But that’s the real life sailing story of a solo sailor girl. As the wind picked up on the final stretch, I made great speed toward land, eventually reaching Isla Mujeres just before sunrise. From engine troubles to moments of quiet reflection, this solo ocean passage reminded me why I love the cruising life solo, even when it’s tough. If you're into offshore sailing solo, sailing mishaps at sea, or what it's really like to be a female sailor solo on a Reinke Super 10, this one’s for you. UNTIE THE LINES Season 2 Episode 43 (S2E43) ⇩ 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. 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 🧜‍♀