Channel Title: Sailing with Thomas Channel Description: Sailing solo around the world (not as a cliche but actually doing it) in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser - S/Y Be Free. Most of the time sailing single-handedly and occasionally with friends and other guests. Now more than 2/3 of the world is behind me. My goal is to complete my full circle and hopefully be able to continue beyond. I was almost raised in a sailboat and had my first by the age of 7. Not only did we spend every summer, and every weekend of my childhood, on the lean (Sailing) But my parents owned a boat factory, where they manufactured sailboats and smaller motorboats. So I think it's fair to say I've been into sailing my whole life. MY LAST JOB Full time working for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, and almost 10 years as voluntary and skipper for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue before this. ONE LIFE SAIL IT WISELY www.sailingwiththomas.com <video> When the nature kicks your butt for being lazy😅 #aroundtheworld #indonesia #sailing #bali #cleaning Description: Leaving the dinghy a few days in this water makes you pay for it big time. I have never in my life experienced such fast growth. Thankfully we managed to clean my dinghy with a help from my friends. We turned it into a happy hour with nice music at the beach </video> <video> Spectacular anchorage like this are rare ⛵️ #aroundtheworld #sailing #yacht #exotic #pacific Description: Some of the biggest privilege we have as a long distance sailor are the places we got to visit. This beach in the marquesas islands in Polynesia is among the most beautiful and spectacular places I have ever anchored. </video> <video> THE TRUTH ABOUT TWIN RUDDERS: Busting 5 Myths You might Believe - SwT 201 Description: What do Sailing Uma, Millenial Falcon, and Sailing Lady K have in common? They are talking loudly against modern hull design yet sailing 40-50-year-old yachts themselves. In this video, I directly address the misconceptions and misinformation about twin rudders and modern yacht designs commonly discussed on social media. With extensive personal sailing experience a background in maritime operations and a family with yacht production in my childhood, I aim to clarify that claims suggesting twin rudders are cheaper and less robust are misleading. The video emphasizes that the evolution of yacht design, including wider hulls and twin rudder configurations, enhances performance, comfort, and safety. I will argue that twin rudder systems provide more control, particularly in challenging conditions, and that their installation is often more expensive due to design complexities. I also critique influencers who share outdated or incorrect information, cautioning viewers to be discerning about where they source their sailing advice. The video touches on the implications of owning older yachts, suggesting that misconceptions about their safety features may stem from nostalgia rather than facts. Additionally, I discuss practical sailing experiences, highlighting the advantages of modern designs in performance and maneuverability. I conclude by advising viewers to trust their own experiences over social media narratives, emphasizing that the best yacht is one they are familiar with. Overall, the content aims to educate viewers on the realities of modern sailing while addressing misconceptions perpetuated in the sailing community. Please also check out my brand new channel @PracticalThomas where the full version with more details is shared every time I have some practical topics in my videos https://youtu.be/DoamO6EUeAI Thank you so much for tagging along, and for the patron's support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 6 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience as a captain in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway. </video> <video> SAILING WITH TEAK DECK IS A NIGHTMARE - SwT 202 Description: Teak deck is beautiful when it's new, but how is it to have a modern yacht with modern methods and cheap teak. In this video, I am showing you the truth about the teak deck on production yachts and how you can save it. Please also check out my brand new channel @PracticalThomas where the full version with more details is shared every time I have some practical topics in my videos https://youtu.be/DoamO6EUeAI Thank you so much for tagging along, and for the patron's support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 6 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience as a captain in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway. </video> <video> Smooth sailing into the sunset ⛵️#sailing #aroundtheworld #indonesia #asia #solotravel #adventure Description: A short clip from my South Pacific sailing into South East Asia. The smoothest sailing with one sunset more beautiful than the previous. Do you enjoy raw clips like this with original sounds? </video> <video> Sailing Around the World on My PRODUCTION YACHT - My honest review of my BAVARIA 55 Cruiser Description: Sailing around the world on a mass-production yacht Bavaria 55 Cruiser in my seventh season. This is my honest review and experience with all the challenges regarding failing products and building quality. How is my real-life experience versus repeated misinformation, rumors, and parrots repeating BS from small sailors? Why do I love wide cockpits and will this destroy the secondhand market for old-school-designed yachts? Catamarans can be expensive but a modern production yacht with a wide body and huge cockpit can be a good compromise. I am busting some myths and even explaining how it's possible to build a Bavaria 55 Cruiser for a third of what high-end competitors are selling for. Is it still worth it and is it value for money? Or is this not a safe yacht on which to circumnavigate the world? I believe this video will surprise many as based on my experience things are not always what people like to believe. Sailors with old yachts are spreading misinformation not only about brands but even design qualities. In this video, I hope to broaden your perspective on what to look for and how to understand not only Bavaria but mass production yachts in general. Thank you so much for tagging along, and for the patron's support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas You can even tip me https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/how-to-support-and-share-your-love/ Please also check out my brand new channel @PracticalThomas where the full version with more details is shared every time I have some practical topics in my videos https://youtu.be/DoamO6EUeAI THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 7 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. I also have more than 10 years of experience as a captain in search and rescue at sea in Norway. </video> <video> Docking Solo Mediterranean style in Athen (10 years ago) #aroundtheworld #sailing #solotravel Description: I have sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean singlehanded that’s never published on YouTube. At that time I only shared with friends and family. This was before buying BE FREE. What I have shared on YouTube is only a fraction of my sailing adventures outside of Norway, and very little compared to the entire history of sailing in my life </video> <video> EVERYTHING HAS TO COME TO AN END - SwT 199 - MONKEY TEMPLE IN ULUWATU Description: In this episode, we are visiting the famous Monkey Temple on our last adventure together. A bit scary with these monkeys that steal anything they can get their hands on. We also share some of the last activities and what we spent our last days here in Bali. It's never goodbye, it's see you later. But now it's time for me to focus more on BE FREE, my future plans, and challenges and find solutions. Please also check out my brand new channel @PracticalThomas where the full version with more details is shared every time I have some practical topics in my videos https://youtu.be/DoamO6EUeAI Thank you so much for tagging along, and for the patron's support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 6 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience as a captain in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway. </video> <video> SAILING ARCTIC AND ANTARCTICA ON A PRODUCTION YACHT -SwT 200 Description: Can you sail to Antarctica on a mass-production yacht? They have sailed for 18 years nonstop on a mass-production yacht mostly close to either the North or the South Pole. Before this, he tested his girlfriend if she had what it takes for successfully sailing full-time around the world. And they are still going strong to places, not many visit. These are the real-life sailors you normally never hear about or see on YouTube. They even do it on a yacht many people would have strong opinions against. Meet Caroline and Paul, sailing a First 40.7 in some of the world's most remote and roughest waters. No fuss and no drama, just down to earth still pretty extraordinary people doing things many sailors would never dream about. Some of the most interesting people I have met on my long adventure are not on YouTube and they definitely are not telling you what you can do. Paul and Caroline have a blog if you want to follow their onward adventures: https://giebateau2020.blogspot.com/?m=1 Please also check out my brand new channel @PracticalThomas where the full version with more details is shared every time I have some practical topics in my videos https://youtu.be/DoamO6EUeAI Thank you so much for tagging along, and for the patron's support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 6 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience as a captain in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway. </video> <video> Water Palace Taman Ujung drone perspective #indonesia #bali #aroundtheworld #travel #tamanujung Description: Water Palace Taman Ujung on the east coast of Bali is such tranquil and beautiful place to walk around. In my long format video here on this channel I have long drone shots from this and even from the foot of the mountain as well. Showing you the less visited places of Bali and even the best place for snorkeling not far from Kuta or Sanur Thank you so much for watching </video> <video> SAILING OFFSHORE IS A DIFFERENT BALLGAME Description: Offshore sailing is a different ballgame than coastal sailing. Ensure the information you obtain comes from sailors with a higher standard than dreamers and unqualified opinions. I'm sharing my best practices not only for offshore solo sailing but even how to anchor safe avoiding ending up like Sailing La Vagabond. In this video, I am busting some myths again and even sharing my recommendations for offshore safety that are valid today and not opinions belonging to a museum. Claiming ancient sailors were better navigators is a false statement, and also the definition of good seamanship is not related to what equipment you carry. Please also check out my brand new channel @PracticalThomas where the full version with more details is shared every time I have some practical topics in my videos https://youtu.be/DoamO6EUeAI Thank you so much for tagging along, and for the patron's support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 6 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience as a captain in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway. </video> <video> Fastest entrance ever! #sailing #tidalwave #surf #yacht #adventure #aroundtheworld #fast Description: Sailing into Atolls can be challenging. Did you see this episode? It’s by far the most exciting and fastest entrance ever made with BE FREE ! It for sure was good to have twin rudders and a powerful engine riding standing tidal surf waves. The gigantic dolphins welcomed us into this Atoll almost in a magical way. </video> <video> SAILING WITHOUT ENGINE IS A RECIPE FOR A DISASTER Description: In this video, I will explain why sailing without an engine can be a recipe for disaster. It's important to have a reliable engine to ensure your safety while sailing around the world. Don't put yourself in a risky situation - make sure you have the proper equipment before setting out on the water. Manny illusions about electric engines in sailboats are made from influencers not being transparent. Sailing around the world with fully electric, unreliable, or without an engine is possible but it is not very intelligent. I am not talking about racing boats or island hopping but the real deal actually going around the world. I have been towing so many sailors who have been in need of assistance. Anywhere from close to ending up on reefs with the environmental disaster, such a situation would cause yet they pretend to be living sustainable and green idealists. Friends sailing with unreliable engines have been sitting ducks in heavily pirate-infested waters, and the burden sailors without engines put on everyone around them. Sailing without an engine does not make you an extraordinary sailor, it only proves you lack experience and are willing to take a huge risk. Yes, a sailing boat is most of the time propelled by the wind. This is what we prefer, however, in the real world there is not always wind, and also many situations that will require a strong engine. A sailor claiming he does not need the engine to be cruising around the world is a dangerous influencer. The question to be asked is how many times these sailors have been rescued without telling you? How many times have they touched the ground, been exposing fellow sailors to danger, or even been involved in expensive damage to others? The so-called fully electric sailors, with the most ridiculous setup, have a petrol generator as a backup. How many liters of petrol do they actually burn a year? If you knew you would be shocked! The same goes for most of those having electric outboards running petrol generators to charge their green illusions. As a long-distance sailor you see this magicians and their dirty tricks not exposed to you on their channels. Please also check out my brand new channel @PracticalThomas where the full version with more details is shared every time I have some practical topics in my videos https://youtu.be/DoamO6EUeAI Thank you so much for tagging along, and for the patron's support in making this video possible. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sailingwiththomas THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING! You can also follow sailing with Thomas on other platforms for almost daily updated pics and videos, and even find yourself a new T-Shirt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwiththomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwiththomas Shop: https://sailingwiththomascom.wpcomstaging.com/shop/ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it. Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me. Even though this is season 6 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience as a captain in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway. </video> <video> Can you believe this is in Bali? #bali #indonesia #balitravelguide #travel #aroundtheworld #solo Description: Blue Lagoon Bali has the clearest water to snorkel that’s in short distance from the most touristic places. Indonesia is truly amazing and if you like to see more you could click on the related video to this short </video> <video> Fast sailing ⛵️ #aroundtheworld #sailing #solotravel #indonesia #ocean #yachting Description: Tiny adjustment on the autopilot as BE FREE starts picking up more speed. I just love how she makes her way through the ocean so fast and effortless. In conditions like this I always see two digits speed on the GPS </video>

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Sailing solo around the world (not as a cliche but actually doing it) in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser - S/Y Be Free.
Most of the time sailing single-handedly and occasionally with friends and other guests. Now more than 2/3 of the world is behind me. My goal is to complete my full circle and hopefully be able to continue beyond.

I was almost raised in a sailboat and had my first by the age of 7. Not only did we spend every summer, and every weekend of my childhood, on the lean (Sailing) But my parents owned a boat factory, where they manufactured sailboats and smaller motorboats. So I think it's fair to say I've been into sailing my whole life.

MY LAST JOB
Full time working for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, and almost 10 years as voluntary and skipper for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue before this.

ONE LIFE
SAIL IT WISELY

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