Everyone is enjoying this time at sea. A lot of us aren’t ready for land just yet. I think the thing I’m going to miss the most when we near the island are the night watches. (more…)
Nope Nothing To See Here
I woke up the next day still feeling tired. I wanted to go back to sleep but Alex and Brian were in the lounge discussing a project. Sighing, I pulled back the curtain and swung my legs over the side. (more…)
Swimming with the BIGGEST fish in the world!!! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 131
In this action packed episode we meet up with Tonya and Ben, one of the finalists from our “I wanna be a Delos pirate” video competition! We hang out for a few days in Madagascar, take them diving on our sub-wing behind Maggie, and then go out in search of the biggest fish in the world- the amazing beautiful whaleshark! (more…)
I sigh as my alarm goes off under my pillow, my headphones wrapping around my neck as I fumble to switch it off before it wakes anyone else up. It’s 11:45pm and my night shift on the second day of passage is about to start. I always give myself fifteen minutes before to get myself sorted. (more…)
Bonus Video- http://patreon.com/svdelos Video Request! How we run a mini-dive shop on a sailboat!
A special extra video for our amazing patrons, hope this answers some of your questions about how we run a mini-dive shop on Delos! (more…)
It’s the morning of our departure. I wake, my body burning for movement as we excitedly prepare Delos to leave Bird Rock. Yes, that’s right-we did return to that amazing place. After spending another week on Ascension Island, we decided we had no choice but to escape back to its protective rocky embrace. It’s been an incredible couple of days diving, relaxing and sunbathing, but now it’s time. (more…)
We’re off early this morning. We’re heading to an amazing dive site called Bird Rock. It’s nice to get away from the island to be honest. I love Ascension, but already I know it’s time for us to leave. We’re here for another week and we’ve got a lot more adventures to be had, but whenever I look out into the ocean, I feel a restlessness. (more…)
This Is Why We Love SCUBA DIVING! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 130
We set off on a Delos Dives Madagascar Expedition! We’d heard rumors about a few epic dive sites only a day sail away from our trusty anchorage in Nosy be! So we picked up the hook and prepared for a week of just diving! (more…)
The wind whips the hair from my face as I stare over the cliffs, over crashing waves and the spraying of foam below. I watch the ocean eat away at the rock little by little, ravenous, insatiable and undefeatable. (more…)
Traditional sailing in PARADISE, Nosy Be, Madagascar! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep.129
After a year of progress our good friend Flo has finished his traditional Madagascar sailboat! He invited us along to buddy boat with him to some incredible spots around Nosy-Be! It was an unforgettable experience to see the local culture up close and good a good dose of beautiful sailing at the same time. (more…)
The Delos Diaries Part 24: “The Green Mountain and Lizbef’s Hangover from Hell.”
I woke the next morning with a groan. It was early and I could hear the rest of the Delos crew moving about. I prayed to God that they wouldn’t wake me. That they would leave me in bed so I could rest up from the past five days of partying, staying up late and basically being a bit of a vagabond. (more…)
Birthday Week for my Swedish Princess!- Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 128
Sailing through Madagascar for Kazza’s birthday week extravaganza!!!! We set out from Nosy Be for a week full of wicked sunsets, incredible scuba diving, a solar eclipse, and even nearly waking up with Delos aground during a massive tide. (more…)
The morning came too soon. (more…)
The next morning on Malin was beautiful. Tucking into freshly made bread and honey, I sat in the cockpit contentedly with a cup of tea. (more…)
Attempted Robbery – The darker side of sailing the world! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 127
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Sailing around the world also has its darker moments… In this episode the crew deal with a local in Madagascar trying to steal Maggie, the beloved dinghy, in the middle of the night. (more…)
The Delos Diaries Part 21: “The French Do Everything Better.”
It’s the morning after the night before. I wake up to find myself wrapped in warm arms and I smile.
Wow, this feels good, I think.
It’s Alex’s birthday. (more…)
It’s the WEEKEND!!! Just kidding it’s Wednesday :) Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 126
Sailing and Island hopping around Nosy Be is some of the best we’ve ever seen! we set sail back towards crater bay as we had to say a sad goodbye to Camilla, that was catching a flight back to Sweden. Leaving the incredible Lemur island, we did another stop at the tiny island of Tanikely! (more…)
There have been many ways I have thought about starting this sentence. I’ve started in so many ways and in different places, scenarios, maybe at the start- maybe at the end. But I had always had in my mind to start in the middle. (more…)