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Wow we are starting our tenth season of Sailing Doodles and we are doing it right! We just took possession of out brand new hybrid electric sailing catamaran, "Maverick". Its an Island Spirit 525e and we are really excited to start sailing her! She is being shipped to Florida, from there we will start cruising on her full time and eventually sail a circumnavigation of the globe! This channel is funded by viewers…— in their own words
19ports charted
2,412nm on the chart
52episodes
The vessel CT56 · Motor yacht · Motor
Logbook 52
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Is This Goodbye to Nauti Dogs? My Sailboat Goes Up for Sale
It's time to get Nauti Dogs ready for her next chapter! Before putting my 56-foot sailboat up for sale, I've got a few last-minute repairs and upgrades to tackle.
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We Rounded America's Most Dangerous Cape! | Cape Hatteras
Beaufort North Carolina, United States
We're taking on one of the most notorious stretches of water in the United States — Cape Hatteras!
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This Is Why We Sail! ⛵ Perfect Sailing to Cape Charles, Virginia
Cape Charles Virginia, United States
Sometimes everything just comes together for the perfect day on the water! We leave Onancock, Virginia, and sail 40 miles south down the Chesapeake Bay to beautiful Cape Charles.
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Finally Sailing Again After a YEAR… Then I Run Aground!
Onancock Virginia, United States
After more than a year sitting at the dock and weeks of nonstop repairs, it's finally time to get my 1989 CT56 sailboat, Nauti Dogs, back out on the water!
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I'm Buying a POWER YACHT?! Touring the Annapolis Boat Show 2026
I'm shopping for my next yacht! This time we're doing something different and heading to the **2026 Annapolis Powerboat Show** to check out some incredible motor yachts.
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Meet DESTINY! My New Sailing Crew Arrives!
There's a new face joining Sailing Doodles! Meet Destiny, my newest crew member, as we get ready to finally set sail aboard my CT56 after a year out of the water!
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Engine Alarm, Water Leak & a Nightmare Repair Before We Sail
Solomons Maryland, United States
Back in the water… and already chasing problems. In this episode of Sailing Doodles, I’m trying to get Nauti Dogs ready to finally go sailing, but there’s still a long list of jobs to knock out first.
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Finally Launched the Boat… Then the Engine Alarm Went Off
Solomons Maryland, United States
It’s finally launch day! After nearly a year sitting on land, Nauti Dogs is going back in the water. Getting the boat launched goes surprisingly smoothly, and for a few minutes it feels great to finally have her floating again.
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Crazy Crab Boat Docking Races & Getting My Old Yacht Back in the Water!
Solomons Maryland, United States
Things get pretty wild in Solomons, Maryland as I check out the local boat docking races, where crab boat captains race against the clock to slam their boats into the dock as fast as possible.
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My Yacht Sat Abandoned for a Year… Can I Bring Her Back?
My old CT56 sailing yacht has been sitting on the hard for more than a year, and it’s finally time to see what kind of condition she’s in.
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Goodbye Thailand… It’s Time to Sail My Old Boat Again!
My time in Thailand has finally come to an end, and this one was a little bittersweet. I spend my last day with Nikka at a beach club before saying goodbye before sunrise and beginning a very long journey home.
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SPINNAKER SAILING DISASTER! We Rigged It Wrong…
Koh Samui Surat Thani, Thailand
It was supposed to be an easy final sail aboard our new yacht in Thailand… but things didn’t exactly go according to plan!
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This Party Was STILL Going at 8AM! | Koh Phangan by Boat
Koh Phangan Surat Thani, Thailand
We take our Highfield dinghy on an incredible tour of the east coast of Koh Phangan, exploring some of the most beautiful parts of the island — including beaches and bays that are only accessible by boat.
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We Found One of Thailand’s Most Beautiful Hidden Bays
Hat Yuan Thailand
We sail into Ao Hat Yuan on Koh Phangan, one of the most beautiful bays I’ve ever visited. With no road access, the beach is only reachable by boat, and somehow we had the entire anchorage to ourselves.
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We’re Running Out of Diesel… And There’s None on the Island
Hat Rin Thailand
We’re anchored off Koh Phangan, Thailand, but before we can continue our trip we have a problem—we’re getting pretty low on diesel.
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FINALLY SAILING AGAIN! We Made It to Thailand’s Full Moon Party Island
Hat Rin Thailand
After more than a week stuck waiting on repairs, our boat is finally back in action! We move back aboard, leave Koh Samui behind, and set sail for Koh Phangan — home of Thailand’s famous Full Moon Party.
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Lithium Battery Failure on Our NEW Boat
Koh Samui Surat Thani, Thailand
Our boat problems continue in Thailand! After replacing the generator control unit, we were hoping our problems were finally solved… unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
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We Found the WEIRDEST Place in Thailand!
Koh Samui Surat Thani, Thailand
Our boat is broken… So while we wait for repairs, we grab an Airbnb on Koh Samui, rent a motorbike, and set out to explore the island. That’s when we discover The Xperience — and I honestly don’t know how to describe this place.
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Our Boat Broke Down… So We Made the Best of Koh Samui!
Koh Samui Surat Thani, Thailand
Boat problems have changed our plans once again! With the boat needing repairs, we move into an Airbnb on Koh Samui for a few days and decide that if we're going to be stuck on land… we might as well make the most of it!
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Things Got a Little Clothing Optional…
Koh Samui Surat Thani, Thailand
Our time cruising Thailand takes another unexpected turn. Before leaving the boat, Nika decides to enjoy one last swim off the back — and apparently swimsuits are optional.
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My Visa Was Expiring… So We Sailed to Koh Samui
Koh Samui Surat Thani, Thailand
After spending a few nights anchored off the beautiful island of Koh Tao, it was time to continue south toward Koh Samui. We had a great sail down, found a mooring for the boat, and prepared to move ashore for a few days.
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The Truth About Koh Tao, Thailand
Koh Tao Thailand
After sailing more than 200 miles down the Gulf of Thailand, we finally arrived at one of the most beautiful anchorages we've ever visited.
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Sailing Thailand. Paradise Found, Then Our Generator Quit
After a great couple of nights in Hua Hin, we continued sailing south through the Gulf of Thailand.
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Our Batteries Were Dying… Then We Found Paradise
After spending a couple of great nights exploring Hua Hin, we continued sailing south through the Gulf of Thailand. Our first day underway couldn’t have gone much better.
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Climbing to the Temple in the Sky!
Hua Hin Thailand
We were the only sailboat anchored off the beautiful coastal town of Hua Hin, Thailand, and it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves.
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Our First Real Passage… Then the Generator Failed
Hua Hin Thailand
For the first time in a long time, I’m sailing toward a destination I’ve never visited before. We finally leave Pattaya behind and point the new yacht across the Gulf of Thailand for a 50-mile passage to Hua Hin.
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A Playboy Model Joins the Crew… And We Finally Go Cruising!
Koh Larn Chonburi, Thailand
After months of waiting, setbacks and shakedown trips, we are finally leaving the dock to begin full-time cruising aboard my new yacht. This is not another weekend trip or test sail. This time, we are really going cruising.
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I Had to Return My Yacht and Go to the Hospital
This was not how I expected this sailing trip to end. After finally getting the yacht back out on the water, I had to return to the marina because my health issues were getting too serious to ignore.
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Just out of the Hospital, Should I be Sailing?
Koh Man Wichai Chonburi, Thailand
We sailed from Koh Larn to Koh Man Wichai, a beautiful island near Pattaya, Thailand, to join a beach cleanup organized by Ocean Marina.
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New Boat, Big Test | Weekend Shakedown Cruise
Koh Larn Chonburi, Thailand
After a week away, the yacht finally returns to Ocean Marina after the delivery crew completed the long run down to Malaysia to export and re-import the boat.
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She Took My Boat to Malaysia Without Me!
This was not the plan. A new crew member arrived in Thailand, and normally that would mean we’re getting ready to go sailing on the new yacht.
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We Feared the Worst… Emergency Hospital Visit in Thailand
After finishing the shakedown cruise on my new yacht, we pulled back into the marina thinking the hard part was behind us.
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This Could Change My Cruising Plans Forever
Ocean Marina Pattaya, Thailand
It’s the final day of the shakedown cruise on my new yacht, and we sail back toward Ocean Marina after a few incredible days out on the water.
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This Is Why I Bought This Yacht
Koh Phai Chonburi, Thailand
Day three of our shakedown cruise on my new yacht started anchored off Koh Larn, but we decided to sail about 15 miles west to the uninhabited island of Koh Phai.
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My New Yacht Has An Electric Gremlin
Koh Larn Chonburi, Thailand
Our second day cruising around the Thai islands on my new sailing catamaran started at anchor on the north end of Koh Larn.
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She is finally mine!: Maverick's first sail
Koh Larn Chonburi, Thailand
After years of waiting, delays, setbacks, and one very long journey to get here, my new yacht is finally mine! I signed the paperwork the day before, and now it is time to take her out for our first real sail and shakedown cruise.
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My New Yacht Has One Last Problem
Before I officially take possession of my new yacht, we head out for some of the final sea trials to track down a strange noise coming from the electric drive system.
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My New Catamaran’s First Sail Shocked Me
After months of waiting, my new catamaran finally leaves the dock for her first sail and sea trial! We start the day getting off the dock and heading out for the yacht’s first real test on the water.
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My New Yacht Launch Almost Went Wrong
After years of waiting, delays, factory visits, road transport, crane lifts, final checks, and a whole lot of stress… my new Island Spirit 525e catamaran is finally going in the water!
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My New Yacht Finally Made It… Now the Scary Part Begins
After months of waiting, my brand new Island Spirit catamaran has finally made it from the factory to the marina! The boat was trucked 38 kilometers down the road, and now the real work begins.
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My New Yacht Was Inches From Disaster
After years of waiting, delays, damage, insurance drama, and a full yacht build in Thailand, my new Island Spirit catamaran is finally scheduled to leave the factory.
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I Met Her Yesterday… Now She’s Sailing With Me
I met Olivia on Bumble, and she was supposed to fly home to Poland today… but somehow I talked her into skipping her flight and coming sailing with me instead.
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I Found the Island I Want to Retire On in Thailand
Koh Chang Trat, Thailand
I’ve traveled all over Thailand, but there’s one island that keeps standing out to me: Koh Chang.
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My New Boat Was Damaged… 12 Days Before Launch!
My new Island Spirit 525 electric catamaran is finally getting close to leaving the factory!
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Bad News About My New Boat… Again
We spent our last day aboard the Island Spirit 525e charter boat, making the most of a beautiful day on the water before sailing her back to the marina.
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Back to Ao Po… Where My Boat Dragged Anchor
Ao Po Phang Nga, Thailand
In this episode of Sailing Doodles, we explore some of the most famous spots in Phang Nga Bay, Thailand.
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My Boat Isn’t Ready… So We Took This One Instead
Koh Panyi Phang Nga, Thailand
We’re still a few weeks away from my own Island Spirit 525 being ready, so instead of sitting around waiting, we head to Phuket and jump aboard Island Spirit 525 Hull 4 for an amazing sailing adventure.
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Goodbye Chloe… Hello New Crew | Thailand Road Trip to Hua Hin & Phuket
Hua Hin Thailand
Thanks to CyberGhost for supporting this video! Head over to sign up and get yourself protected today! We hit the road from Pattaya to Hua Hin, one of the places I could actually see myself retiring someday.
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Unexpected Powerboat Races in Thailand! Sailing from Koh Sichang to Monkey Island
Monkey Island (Koh Ped) Chon Buri, Thailand
After two nights at anchor at Koh Sichang near Pattaya, we pull up anchor and sail back toward mainland Thailand.
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I Got Sick in Thailand… So Chloe Took Over
Koh Sichang Chon Buri, Thailand
After a peaceful night at anchor off Koh Larn, we woke up to the bay filling with jet skis and tour boats, so it was time to move on. Unfortunately, I was already feeling terrible from something I ate the night before.
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This Brand New Catamaran Isn’t Mine… But I Took It Anyway
Koh Larn Chonburi, Thailand
After months of waiting for my new catamaran… I finally got out on the water.
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Delivery Day… But My Boat Still Isn’t Ready 😬
I showed up expecting my new $1.5M electric catamaran to be finished… but something wasn’t right. The boat looks nearly complete — and honestly, it’s incredible to see how far it’s come.
Ports on the chart 19
- Koh LarnChonburi, Thailand
- Koh SichangChon Buri, Thailand
- Monkey Island (Koh Ped)Chon Buri, Thailand
- Hua HinThailand
- Koh PanyiPhang Nga, Thailand
- Ao PoPhang Nga, Thailand
- Koh ChangTrat, Thailand
- Koh PhaiChonburi, Thailand
- Malaysia
- Koh Man WichaiChonburi, Thailand
- Koh TaoThailand
- Koh SamuiSurat Thani, Thailand
- Hat RinThailand
- Hat YuanThailand
- Koh PhanganSurat Thani, Thailand
- SolomonsMaryland, United States
- OnancockVirginia, United States
- Cape CharlesVirginia, United States
- BeaufortNorth Carolina, United States
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