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January 2026 Update

After house/dog sitting much of the summer of 2024, we flew to Spain in mid-November to deliver our friends’ boat to the eastern Mediterranean. We cruised from Spain to France to Italy to Greece. In February, we headed to Turkey for three months, followed by one more month in Greece. After more than six months in Europe, we returned to Washington in June of 2025. We picked up our new van for a road trip to New Mexico, where we house-sat for two months. In August, we made our way back to Washington, slowly driving north through the Rockies. In September, we explored the Mount Baker Highway area with the van. Since October 2025, we have been house/dog sitting, interspersed with shorter van trips.

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While cruising in the Greek Islands, we drove the dinghy through a sea arch. #greece #boatlife #mamamia #travel Please subscribe to our channel. Thank you! WEBSITE: https://www.pacificsailors.com INSTAGRAM: @pacificsailors SUPPORT US: https://pacificsailors.com/support FAVORITE GEAR DRONE: https://amzn.to/4hjsD5K CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3OOiliL FLEXIBLE TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3rHhdFu Thank you for watching! If you like what you see, there are lots of ways you can support our channel: https://pacificsailors.com/support ABOUT US: Hi! We're Mike and Verena. We travel mostly by boat or minivan. In the Pacific Northwest, we cruise aboard our 40' trawler Limerick, a Monk 36. Before the trawler, we cruised the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific coast of Mexico aboard our 38' sailboat Camille, a Hunter 380. For more please visit our website at https://www.pacificsailors.com
Sea Arch in the Greek Islands
While cruising the Cyclades Islands of Greece on a Fountaine Pajot 46 catamaran, we explored a small shipwreck just off Didimi Island near Syros. Please subscribe to our channel. Thank you! WEBSITE: https://www.pacificsailors.com INSTAGRAM: @pacificsailors SUPPORT US: https://pacificsailors.com/support FAVORITE GEAR DRONE: https://amzn.to/4hjsD5K CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3OOiliL FLEXIBLE TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3rHhdFu Thank you for watching! If you like what you see, there are lots of ways you can support our channel: https://pacificsailors.com/support ABOUT US: Hi! We're Mike and Verena. We travel mostly by boat or minivan. In the Pacific Northwest, we cruise aboard our 40' trawler Limerick, a Monk 36. Before the trawler, we cruised the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific coast of Mexico aboard our 38' sailboat Camille, a Hunter 380. For more, please visit our website at https://www.pacificsailors.com
Exploring a Shipwreck at Didimi Island in the Cyclades Islands in Greece
#knot #bowline Learn how to tie the king of knots, the bowline. This is the easiest way. The bowline is often called the "king of knots" due to its versatility and reliability. Its primary function is creating a secure loop that maintains its size even when tension is applied. One of its most significant advantages is that it can be easily untied even after being subjected to a heavy load.
Easy BOWLINE knot Tutorial
Forget rabbit holes and trees. This is a much easier and faster way to tie the bowline knot. Learn how to tie the king of knots, the bowline. The bowline is often called the "king of knots" due to its versatility and reliability. Its primary function is creating a secure loop that maintains its size even when tension is applied. One of its most significant advantages is that it can be easily untied even after being subjected to a heavy load. #bowline #knot #knotskills Please subscribe to our channel. Thank you! WEBSITE: https://www.pacificsailors.com INSTAGRAM: @pacificsailors SUPPORT US: https://pacificsailors.com/support FAVORITE GEAR DRONE: https://amzn.to/4hjsD5K CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3OOiliL FLEXIBLE TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3rHhdFu Thank you for watching! If you like what you see, there are lots of ways you can support our channel: https://pacificsailors.com/support ABOUT US: Hi! We're Mike and Verena. We travel mostly by boat or minivan. In the Pacific Northwest, we cruise aboard our 40' trawler Limerick, a Monk 36. Before the trawler, we cruised the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific coast of Mexico aboard our 38' sailboat Camille, a Hunter 380. For more, please visit our website at https://www.pacificsailors.com
The EASIEST way to tie a BOWLINE knot
#travel #shipwreck #diving #wreckdiving #aegeansea While cruising the Cyclades Islands of Greece on a Fountaine Pajot 46 catamaran, we made a stop at Amorgos Island to explore the shipwreck of the Olympia. The Olympia rests near Kalotaritissa Beach on the southwestern side of Amorgos Island - the easternmost of the Cyclades Islands. In February 1980, her captain was trying to find a sheltered spot along the coast to escape strong northerly winds (reportedly reaching Force 10 on the Beaufort scale). Unfortunately, his attempt to anchor in Liveros Bay was unsuccessful, and the rough seas pushed the vessel onto the rocks.   The entire crew was rescued and made it safely ashore. The ship was initially named "Inland," a rather ironic name for a vessel that would eventually become a famous shipwreck. The wreck gained significant fame as it was featured in several scenes of Luc Besson's renowned 1988 film, "The Big Blue" (Le Grand Bleu). This cinematic appearance helped make Amorgos Island and the shipwreck known worldwide. Local narratives suggest the ship, sailing under a Cypriot flag at the time, may have been carrying a crew of contemporary pirates en route from Cyprus to Greece. Please subscribe to our channel. Thank you! WEBSITE: https://www.pacificsailors.com INSTAGRAM: @pacificsailors SUPPORT US: https://pacificsailors.com/support FAVORITE GEAR DRONE: https://amzn.to/4hjsD5K CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3OOiliL FLEXIBLE TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3rHhdFu Thank you for watching! If you like what you see, there are lots of ways you can support our channel: https://pacificsailors.com/support ABOUT US: Hi! We're Mike and Verena. We travel mostly by boat or minivan. In the Pacific Northwest, we cruise aboard our 40' trawler Limerick, a Monk 36. Before the trawler, we cruised the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific coast of Mexico aboard our 38' sailboat Camille, a Hunter 380. For more, please visit our website at https://www.pacificsailors.com
Exploring the Shipwreck 'Olympia' in the Cyclades Islands, Greece
While cruising Türkiye (Turkey) on a Fountaine Pajot 46 catamaran we came across a large flock of very vocal sheep on the Lycian Coast. Situated between Göcek and Fethiye, the area attracts many gulet cruises with international tourists. #türkiye #boatlife #travel #sheep Please subscribe to our channel. Thank you! WEBSITE: https://www.pacificsailors.com INSTAGRAM: @pacificsailors SUPPORT US: https://pacificsailors.com/support FAVORITE GEAR DRONE: https://amzn.to/4hjsD5K CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3OOiliL FLEXIBLE TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3rHhdFu Thank you for watching! If you like what you see, there are lots of ways you can support our channel: https://pacificsailors.com/support ABOUT US: Hi! We're Mike and Verena. We travel mostly by boat or minivan. In the Pacific Northwest, we cruise aboard our 40' trawler Limerick, a Monk 36. Before the trawler, we cruised the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific coast of Mexico aboard our 38' sailboat Camille, a Hunter 380. For more please visit our website at https://www.pacificsailors.com
Sheep Meet-Up in Turkey: The Baa-ck and Forth is insane
While cruising Turkiye (Turkey) on a Fountaine Pajot 46 catamaran we explored a Blue Grotto on the Lycian Coast by dinghy. Situated between Göcek and Fethiye, the area attracts many gulet cruises with international tourists. #türkiye #boatlife #drone #travel A blue grotto is a sea cave illuminated by beautiful blue light created when sunlight enters through an underwater opening and refracts within the cave. Please subscribe to our channel. Thank you! WEBSITE: https://www.pacificsailors.com INSTAGRAM: @pacificsailors SUPPORT US: https://pacificsailors.com/support FAVORITE GEAR DRONE: https://amzn.to/4hjsD5K CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3OOiliL FLEXIBLE TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3rHhdFu Thank you for watching! If you like what you see, there are lots of ways you can support our channel: https://pacificsailors.com/support ABOUT US: Hi! We're Mike and Verena. We travel mostly by boat or minivan. In the Pacific Northwest, we cruise aboard our 40' trawler Limerick, a Monk 36. Before the trawler, we cruised the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific coast of Mexico aboard our 38' sailboat Camille, a Hunter 380. For more please visit our website at https://www.pacificsailors.com
Exploring A Hidden Blue Grotto in Turkey
Amazing clear water of the Lycian Coast / Turquoise Coast of Türkiye. #travel #lycianway #likyayolu
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