Sailing to Durban, South Africa – Problems In The Night – Day 3
10:00- Took advantage of no morning watch and slept in a bit. Woke to the sound of the motor droning on and on. The rhythm can sometimes be very comforting as it chugs away. Started doing a bit of morning reading. (more…)
Sometimes it’s not all sunshine and rainbows out here! We continue to explore the very cool islands of Chagos, checking out the abandoned village, exploring the countless beaches, and tracking down as many coconut crabs as we can find. (more…)
Sailing to Durban, South Africa – Wind Dies, Motoring Along – Day 2
0500- Awoke with the sunrise but decided to stay in bed a little longer. Watch doesn’t start until 0600.
0600- Roll out of bed and greet Mr. Brady and the helm. Him and Jens are still splitting up Uli’s shift until he feels better. (more…)
Sailing To Durban, South Africa – Leaving Moromba Bay – Day 1
Happy Halloween!
0800 – Wearily rolled out of bed. I was sick all day yesterday and the night before, it seems Madagascar had one final test for my belly and I lost….. 36 hours in bed leaves me feeling dazed, confused, and sore from so much time in bed. (more…)
The crew goes on a fishing expedition to the south end of Saloman Atoll in the remote Chagos archipelago and discovers an abandoned village vacated by the Chagosians over 50 years ago. Even though the village has an eerie vibe to it the chance to explore such an amazing place is just too much to pass up. (more…)
An Entire Atoll To Ourselves In The Indian Ocean- Sailing SV Delos Ep. 88
Sailing 1,500 miles from Cocos Keeling we make landfall in the remote, exotic paradise that is CHAGOS!!! We quickly discover that the entire atoll is completely deserted and we have the whole place to ourselves. (more…)
What You Miss Most Sailing On The Open Ocean- Sailing SV Delos Ep. 87
Sailing in the middle of the Indian Ocean from Cocos Keeling to Chagos! The crew is about 10 days into the sail when the cravings start. We dream of all the things we missed the most which turns out is all food. (more…)
Sailing Delos in some of the biggest seas I’ve seen so far on the passage to Madagascar. If you’d like to see more short sailing clips like this one please **LIKE** it below and let me know. (more…)
Sailing FARTHEST From Land I’ve Ever Been!- Sailing SV Delos Ep. 86
Sailing offshore from Cocos Keeling to Chagos in the middle of the Indian Ocean! We leave our beloved Cocos Keeling and set sail on a 1,500 mile two week voyage to Chagos. (more…)
Only one sailor was slightly harmed in the making of this episode….. The crew is ready to leave Cocos Keeling and set sail for Chagos! (more…)
Sailing Documentary – CHASING BUBBLES – Is available and FREE!! SV Delos Sailing
We met Alex Rust while crossing the Pacific in 2010. His family and loved ones have put together an amazing Documentary about his life and adventures while sailing the world. He truly touched the hearts of everyone he met! (more…)
Living life to it’s fullest on Cocos Keeling! The girls head over to West Island for a girls day, while the boys go on a man’s fishing and spear diving mission. (more…)
Sometimes you just need to PARTY! We celebrate Josje-Ramas birthday with one hell of Delos style party on the beach in Cocos Keeling! (more…)
Spear Fishing, Snorkeling, Drone Flying and Moonshine on a tropical atoll! We go on a snorkeling adventure in THE RIP at Cocos Keeling and work up a massive appetite as sailors do. (more…)
Six months ago I was standing on the dock at the V&A Marina in Cape Town, South Africa. It was time to fly home to Sweden, after another amazing trip with Delos and her fantastic crew. (more…)
Scuba Diving With Sharks And Mantas Remote Cocos Keeling!- Sailing SV Delos Ep. 81
Scuba Diving an amazing tropical atoll in the Indian Ocean! After sailing in some pretty gnarly conditions Delos and her crew find ourselves in the magical island of Cocos Keeling in the Southern Indian Ocean! (more…)
A nice tune from our mate here in Madagascar who we dubbed “madagangsta” 🙂
We’re blown away by the beauty of Cocos Keeling Islands, which is actually part of Australia. We’re talking crystal clear water, white sands beaches, and an amazing anchorage protected by a beautiful reef. (more…)
