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WhiteSpotPirates
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Ahoy, I’m Nike. On this channel, I create raw, unfiltered stories about leaving behind a conventional life to craft something entirely my own — with nothing but a neglected sailboat, a stubborn spirit, and a desire to live close to nature and with more meaning. What began with buying a worn-out sailboat in Panama turned into years of solo sailing, boat repairs, breakdowns (of both the boat and myself), and moments…— in their own words
5ports charted
247nm on the chart
15episodes
The vessel Barge · Motor
Logbook 15
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My dream Dutch Barge that ticks every box!
liked this video? After visiting several very different Dutch barges in the Netherlands and Belgium, I am beginning to understand what works for me, what does not and what I act...
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My canal boat search in the Netherlands ends here: visiting the final Dutch Barge on my list
liked this video? In this episode, I head to the last viewing across the Netherlands and Belgium to tour "De Hoop" (The Hope), a historic 22-meter Steilsteven canal boat. From giant windows floodi...
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My secret FAVORITE! Walkthrough of a 25m Tjalk: is she THE ONE to start canalboat life in Europe?
Join me for a full walkthrough of a beautiful 25m Tjalk, a traditional Dutch barge and my secret favorite so far in my search for a new floating home.
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What 3 Days Living on a Canalboat in the Netherlands Revealed to Me
What is it like to pack your bags and move onto a canalboat in the Netherlands? For the next 3 days, I’m testing out canalboat life for real to see if this way of living really brings me joy or if it doesn't feel right.
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Boat Search in Belgium: Canalboat Nr. 4 and exploring Antwerp & Brugge
Antwerp Belgium
Join me on the next step of my canal boat journey as I visit Canalboat Number 4, a beautifully maintained Luxe Motor with a chic interior and plenty of charm. But this episode is about more than just boats.
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Dutch Barge Life in Europe? YOU had QUESTIONS about my life-changing decision. Here's some answers!
This is a ROOTS ON WATER | Q&A about my new lifestyle with my dutch barge
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Searching for an Old Dutch Barge in the Netherlands to become my Floating Tiny House
Ready to move in or cut in half first? The search for a floating home on the european canals continues. This week, I am looking at two more candidates in the Netherlands. Is one of these two durch barges the right one?
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The search of an old Dutch Barge begins...How do I start???
I know nothing about canal boats, but I’m diving headfirst into a two-week road trip to find the right one.
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Finally opening up about a different chapter of my life.
After two years of living a double life behind the scenes, I'm finally sharing the massive DIY boat project I’ve been building in the background: a 100-year-old steel barge named Anna Maria.
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Quick and dirty 500 Euro DIY boat build. Will it sink?
We set out to see if a DIY boat on a budget could actually survive the water. Building a plywood boat in these conditions meant breaking every rule of traditional boatbuilding. UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 42 (S8E42)
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Our Boat Got Stolen 😡… So We Built a New One (in just ONE Week)
Mindelo Santiago, Cape Verde
Will this DIY plywood boat we built in just one week actually float? After our dinghy got stolen in the Cape Verde islands, so we decided to build one ourselves. on a small island in Africa. In someone else’s garage.
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My "Normal" Wednesday (more than 10 Years on the Move)
Monte Gordo São Nicolau, Cape Verde
I had a realization this week… I’ve started to forget how unusual this life actually is. We’re sailing the Cape Verde islands, living full-time on our small sailboat — something that once felt completely out of reach.
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Cape Verde: Sailing Between These Islands Feels Very Different
São Nicolau Cape Verde
UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 39 (S8E39) UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 39 (S8E39) Sailing between the Cape Verde islands feels very different than we expected.
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6 Days of Open Ocean Sailing to the Cape Verde Islands
UNTIE THE LINES Season 8 Episode 37 (S8E37)
Ports on the chart 5
- Cape Verde
- PalmeiraSal, Cape Verde
- São NicolauCape Verde
- Monte GordoSão Nicolau, Cape Verde
- AntwerpBelgium
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