Traveling Colombia: Cartagena is SO pretty - UNTIE THE LINES II #10

On my own again...and first thing on the list: do a tour around the old town on my Brompton bike! Come and check out the beautiful Cartagena with me!
And of course, I won't spare you the real fun: some more boat refit projects!
Enjoy, ahoy and thanks for watching,
Nike & KARL
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[@pigsty-productions]

WhiteSpotPirates IS reality TV! Love it! But,more about that, next week!

[@mushroomcloud1]

+revieck It is great reality TV...Not the dreck you see on TV.... It is awesome!

[@hogheadv2]

+revieck The Best part of my Fridays :)

[@Hermanb1915]

You are one amazing woman..don't let these silly days get to you....I can't wait for each new episode!!!!

[@larrywills5690]

Nike, I love the way you just get it done. See a problem and you are on it.

[@svguenevere]

SUPER WELL DONE!!! I am always so impressed with your willingness to tackel what needs to be done!!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

@Olivia H.W. Thank you, I am super happy as well that there is a better balance now between boat work and exploring than before... You can find my route on my website whitespotpirates.com/untie-the-lines/route/. There is also some info about some wild dreams about my projected route. They are still valid...just takes more time to get there than I thought...and some detours ;) Ahoy, Nike

[@piwko4]

Watch out for the tailgating donkeys.. Another awesome video, cant wait for next week

[@mikeskor6230]

Thank you for the tour of old Cartagena. I like your idea of getting rid of the unused clutter every once in awhile.

[@TitusLivy777]

What an adventure! Wow, I'm so impressed by the way you're using your life. And I like your self-reliance...a good example for us all!

[@OHFORPEATSAKES]

Thanks for sharing the sailing life. Looking forward to the next video.

[@KombiLife]

Great to see you doing all this work on your own and making your adventure happen. very inspiring!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Cartegena looked beautiful! Nice to purge items on the boat that you don't really need, I find myself doing the same thing annually. Oh, and nice shelf!

[@SailingNervous]

really good video-- it's funny how some come out so unique - all are good but it's nice when one really 'pops' both visually and inspirationally to the community. Thanks for posting- as always - Yours, Vin and Amy from 'Sailing Nervous'!

[@duaneharnes]

Always an inspiration you are. I too love the wood working. Rock on

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I found your videos a few days ago and am now all caught up. I am so impressed with what you have accomplished. I love your independence and willingness to work hard for your dream. You're a remarkable woman. I hope your dream travel route can be fully realized one day. When you get to Lake Erie in the USA, I would love to meet you and see Karl first hand. Safe sailing, and Thank You for letting all of us travel with you! -Gary

[@Wakeywhodat]

Nike I really like your hand tools. Time flies when I do wood working projects. My mind is free to roam, all the while.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oooh, I really love them too, +Wakeywhodat! And it is so great that you don't have to worry about charging the batteries...:) I don't know why, but for some reason I always enjoy the wood projects most...maybe because they are more simple...and you don't have to do too much research to find a solution. And once your at it, it is as meditative as going for a run, you are right, it frees your mind.. Ahoy, Nike

[@trinescape]

well done on working on Karl i really enjoy your adventures fair winds and smooth seas regards Andy

[@troyreynolds4520]

Another great video. Im inpressed that you do so much work yourself on the boat. Safe sailing.

[@rgalete]

I'm in love with this channel!!!

[@Jimmy47904]

relaxing to watch you work on your projects. Thanks for sharing.

[@o.h.w-ok]

Hi again! Olivia here!! Nice work sailor. So glad things are moving along and Karl is so happy! I love woodwork too, some of my favorite boat projects! Can you please post your points on a map at the beginning of shows? Also, where you've been and your projected route too!

[@stormthrush37]

Beautiful!

[@petercherner140]

Keep on rocking in the free world !

[@atycolo]

Another nice episode. Thank you.

[@Boxmanboxman]

Such an amazing video. Thank you.

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another wonderful video. I really like how you film and edit. The old city looks so interesting. Very nice job on the cabinet making. Smooth Sailing

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hey Allen, I actually don't do the editing myself. We are a team of three by now that work together. I send my material home and Patrice & Daniel do the rest ;). But we are happy if you like the result :) I see keep on working ur way through season 2 ;) Ahoy, Nike & Karl

[@ruicri1]

You're awesomeeee ....congrat. Have a Nice winds!!! 😉

[@captainandthelady]

You remind me of my daughter. She just put in wood flooring in the upstairs of her house. Fair winds and full sails.

[@frankehlman3639]

Love the bike.

[@johnlampe3258]

I'd like to see past episodes edited into 20-23 min "shows" so you can try to sell them to the Travel Channel or Discovery. Young girls need to see a show like that! Too many girls are afraid to strike out on their own, or tackle a mechanical or wood working job. You are an inspiration to them. You show them that if they let go of those fears, the whole world opens up for them! Keep up the good work, and keep making the videos!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi +John Lampe, I am happy you like the "show" and think it could be Travel or Discovery Channel material :). We are actually working on a 60-90 minute documentary...and of course it would be super awesome to place that somewhere...Had to laugh a bit, when you said if you lose your fears the whole world opens up for you...and thinking that for me, mostly the world of refit had opened up ;). No, just kidding, especially lately I have been blesses with soooo many beautiful moments of exploring and getting to know new countries and cultures, and it totally makes you forget all the sweat and fear it needed to get there. Ahoy and thanks for watching, Nike

[@Sandbag1300]

+WhiteSpotPirates I agree with John. Great material for a 30 minute show. Over that time may get a bit tedious. Lots of great raw footage that can be weaved together in common narrative threads. Like finding Karl. Retrofitting Karl with decisions that needed to be made and how you made them. Taking the first sail and the challenges. Exploring new places. Traveling solo, Etc. Once you have 6 shows it may be a great time to make the cable network TV pitch. If you go this route, take a look at the video pods that achieved the largest audiences the fastest and analyze why that happened, then leverage the learning for future filming. In general audiences like ground covered quickly, relationships, characters, eye candy, challenges, and train wrecks. Good luck.

[@nadial1131]

+John Lampe +WhiteSpotPirates So do I! Great to see a strong woman.

[@kunstmol]

the duct tape is off the window. very exciting!

[@arqcm]

thanks Nike😉 im interested!!!

[@DirectorDavoPaul]

You're awesome.

[@georgemiller1251]

Very well done, I always enjoy your videos. I usually have my wife watch them in the hopes she'll get a little excited about cruising the Caribbean when we retire, but I don't think it's working...she's afraid of the water :( Anyway I can travel along with you through your videos, thank you.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi +George Miller, I can totally feel with your wife. I am afraid of a thousand things out there...A little advice: you can do tons of day sailing trips in the Caribbean. That is (I find) WAY less scary than doing overnights or big passages (which I have not done yet wither cause they scare me ;)). If you take her out for an hour, three hours...grooving in, getting comfortable...I am sure she will loose her fear step by step. It is a lot about gaining trust in your boat and seeing that you get back to your anchorage safe and sound. And dolphins always help, too, for sure ;) So order some for your first trip ;) Good luck, Nike

[@rickchollett]

+WhiteSpotPirates I got my wife to go sailing a while ago. She was nervous at first and sat in one spot for the whole three hours. When we got back to the dock she said, "Man we gotta get one of these!" I'm trying to convince her that we should get one to live on while sailing the Caribbean. But she says a boat is too confining. I'll keep trying though!

[@georgemiller1251]

Thanks Nike. Good luck Rick, you should do videos as well about getting your other half to get comfortable and going along. I think my first step is going to be to just get her to sit on a boat tied to the pier until she's comfortable. The problem with that is currently I don't own a boat and don't know anybody that does. I guess I'm going to have to buy one in the hopes she'll become comfortable enough that we'll be able to cast off the lines and make use of it. I'm still planning on about 5 years in the Caribbean once we retire.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Maybe try to find someone over the internet to let her sit on their boat before you buy one ;) Might be less pressure for her. Do you live somewhere close to a yacht club? Maybe find someone that is willing to let her on board and maybe you can even go out for a little day sail with someone...If it was me, I would feel too much pressure that I would HAVE to adapt if the boat was already baught...Just an idea. I wish you all the best!

[@bettofer]

nice job!

[@ericcorse]

You are getting quite good at wood working.

[@jethrob2830]

Love the video, but sorry to see the grill go. I have been waiting to see some fish being cooked, O well. The items you disposed of did you trade with the locals, or sell? It seems they would have a use of make a use for some of it. As you have found many people are resourceful with what others discard. May you continue to have just enough wind in your sails to make it adventurous and seas calm enough to bring a smile upon your face.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi +Jethro B No worries, the grill did not go :) I just moved it aside. And actually in the last episode you did see some fish being grilled on that grill...well just on the grill of the grill over a real fire ;). I sold an old life raft that I had kept...and I got rid of some small stuff that I just put next to the bin. I tried to sell the dinghi, did not work...and in the end I put it back on board and then gave it away to someone in San Andres who then gave me a diving torch and diving knife in return (it was a guy from the Beuchat shop there), so that worked out nicely :). Last time I got rid of a lot of stuff was after the purchase in Shelter Bay. And I gave lots of stuff to the locals there and sometimes they gave me an avocado or a good advice for my refit projects. I hardly ever throw anything away, like into the bin...cause most of the time, as you said, there are people who can find a use for what you think you don't need anymore. Thank you for your wishes, that would be some nice sailing conditions if they come true :) Ahoy, Nike

[@bigwheelsturning]

You ever get around to replacing the prop shaft anode????

[@passmeby9398]

Sold me on the bike. Putting it on my list. I don't wish you the "good old days" when you were working so hard on Karl but nice to see some of the work in progress. You are so good at camera angle and placement. Is the editing still done by a friend in Germany? If so, he/she deserves credit too. As far as a documentary, yes! As far as fear, OK you have fear which also means you have great courage to do what you do. Hat's off to you and more to come. Safe travels.eric

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi Eric, the bike is for sure a great thing to have! And yes, you are right, there is still work to do, but the balance is much better nowadays and I am out an about, living at ancor, which is WAY cheaper than Shelter Pay ;). I am happy you enjoy the filming, I tried to use my Camcorder more this season...you should like some of the upcoming videos as well then :). And yes, editing is still done by Patrice, and yes, he does a really fine job! I am super grateful to have him "on board" ;). Ahoy, Nike

[@passmeby9398]

Back at you. Looking forward to the videos especially the "little" problem with the rigging. Unfortunately, I have discovered cracks in both of my uppers so I am facing a complete rigging job as well as repower. Ah Well! eric

[@knut761]

This woman deserves more views this is great content, I suppose the videos are a bit too short. I get it though, it takes time and energy to produce footage and internet upload speed is most likely not that good in the region if Internet is even available in the first place.

[@carlmic7]

Very exciting! I like your woodwork projects! How did you end up with Festool drill? they are very expensive here in the US. How did you make out with the HF radio?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hey +Neil Shubert, the Festool drill was a Christmas present...lucky me :)! the HF radio...well...I did not figure out too much yet. I got to listen to Chris Parker a bit, which was great...but still did not test it further...But I hope I will find some time to do so in the remaining two months of hurricane season... Ahoy, Nike

[@jefflaporte2598]

Did you say Cuba? Your going to love it there. One of my favorite places on the planet.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi +Jeff LaPorte, wow, you made your way quickly throught the videos ;). I did say Cuba, yes. Unfortunately I still did not make it there...You will find out why next friday. But it is still on my bucket list and I hope to get there around Christmas maybe. Ahoy, Nike

[@jefflaporte2598]

Hi Nike, Yes I did watch them all last night. The 2 seasons so far, plus the 3 bonus videos :). I couldnt stop. Your editing is very good and the story in every video is excellent. I could feel your pain with every set back and also your excitement when you finally started sailing. I can only imagine the feeling of pride you had when the new sails went up for the first time. :). My new found interest in sailing has had me watching a lot of videos lately and yours are definitely in the top 3 on you tube. You have a reality show and are living a dream that many have. Your going to do great on you tube!!!.. I know when you get to Cuba you will love it. The people are vibrant and the island has a different vibe from anyplace else I have ever been. Probably some of the most unspolied diving with very rare coral in the entire caribbean as well. The architecture in Old Havana is amazing and if you can make it out to Pinar Del Rio you will not be disappointed. :). I look forward to your hourneys. Enjoy. Fair winds :).

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oh yes, I cannot wait to finally get there!!! By the way, the editing is not done by myself, but by a friend of mine who is a former collegue. So I will pass on the flowers to him :). I wrote a small blog post about how the documentary and our cooperation was born in case you are interested whitespotpirates.com/a-sailing-documentary-is-born/ Good luck with your own sailing plans and fair winds to you! Ahoy, Nike

[@tedboender]

Nike, do you plan to come to the United States? What's next? Love love love your videos! Cheers, Ted

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

+S/V AIRPOWER Thanks, Ted. The States are not on my list so far...Karl is in Guatemala at the moment...and after that, I think Belize...and then I hope to get to Cuba finally...(did not make it there yet...you will find out why next friday ;)). Ahoy, Nike

[@tedboender]

Nike, we'd love to see you in the US! Cheers, Ted

[@rbaldino333]

Thanks Nike, nice seeing the city, seems great to have the bike. Is it hard to find a place to anchor in a city like that? Do you worry about the boat when it is unattended? How about a place leave the dingy? Seems like so much more to worry about in the city. I looked at noon site and it does not seem to have too much about where to anchor unless I am missing it. My wife always makes fun of me that I can't find anything

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi +Ralph Baldino. Quite some questions there, hm? ;) 1) it's super great to have a bike in cities, yes!!! 2) Well, the ancorage is quite full, that makes it hard to find your spot (with good holding and enough space) but finding the ancorage itself is straight forward ;). It is just in front of Club Nautico, quite a big area. 3) yes, I worry :). Mostly I worry about dragging or other people dragging into Karl. Theft...well, I would say Karl is probably not Nr. 1 target for theft...he looks a bit scrappy (sorry Karl, you know I love you the way you are!!!) 4) My dinghi is a rowing dinghi, so also here I am not too worried about theft. You can leave your dinghi at the dock of Club Nautico (you have to pay for that, but it is super safe) or, like me, use a small dock on the right of Club Nautico, which is for free. Cities defenitely worry me more than small little deserted islands, yes. And what I don't like about them is that usually you cannot swim...and the sea is my shower...so that sucks a bit...But for a change it is surely nice to be in a city from time to time... Ahoy, Nike

[@rbaldino333]

+WhiteSpotPirates Thank you Nike, I know I ask a lot of questions and thank you for taking time for me. Trying to plan on some cruising in about 2 or 3 years so there are so many things I need to learn. You have been a big help and an inspiration. Thank you again!

[@davidbernal8881]

Aaaaaaaaawesome!! Thanks for sharing :) & beautiful music! By any chance, do you have the name of the songs you used? Thanks! Happy sailing :D

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi +David Bernal, you always find the names of the songs at the end of the video. I also made a small playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLXRq1t-_HOXssn-CE9AqAKj7k99Me9oRJ with the songs that are mainly used in the videos. Ahoy, Nike & Karl

[@francis8955]

god you're pretty, and not even speaking about physical, is kind of obvious. But you have a way of being, peaceful yet moving all over the place, intelligent and fluent in your elocution, doing what you do, simply who you are, impressive. Love to see your story here and there once in a while, always entertaining :)

[@DenonClipper]

I am engaged in production of furniture, but for a long time didn't do it without electricity. And when you see it performed by the woman, it causes admiration. And, after all, question: why it is impossible to buy the electric tool of 12 volts? By the boat life and so isn't simple, why still to complicate?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hey +DenonClipper, you mean why I don't use electrical tools? I do...my drill e.g. is an electrical one (although I also have a manual one in case everything is dead batterywise) and I also have electrical tools like jigsaw, sander, dremel and grinder etc...but I would have to use a generator (not for the dremel, but for the others)...and those Japanese saws are actually pretty good and pretty fast...:) I just like it that way, I guess... Ahoy, Nike

[@arqcm]

Do you have t-shirts with your logo? Is this a good idea?? I would like to have one!!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi +Carlos Marques, right now there is none...but I had started discussing a cooperation with No&Yo. Actually, we just need to finalize it and see if there are enough people who would be interested. I will let you know once we get there ;). Ahoy, Nike

[@mattn7415]

Maybe two years in by now? Seems like you have had quite the restoration project making Karl your own. Who was your influence into being such a DIY'er?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

My dad likes taking things apart and he used to have a little room in our house with tools where he would putter around on weekends. Sometimes we would build some stuff together when I was a kid. That was always very special for me. But it was also just the circumstances of Karl being a bit run down and me not having much money so I just had to learn it all to fix things as cheaply as possible. It’s been a bit too much in the beginning but it’s also been a great experience and I am thankful for the learning curve that I went through (and still am going through)

[@mattn7415]

@@WhiteSpotPirates as I watch I can see the ups and downs. Your editors and you have done a great job of keeping that balance on the videos. I'm sure there have been worse moments that never made the GoPro. It's been very inspiring to watch regardless.

[@carlmic7]

when you need help with the HF radio, please ask and we will help!

[@piwko4]

First comment.. Sweet

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

+piwko4 well done ;)!

[@abc123mj13]

Your such an inspiration. Well wishes and safe travels from Seattle.

[@bobbyharper8710]

+piwko4 I always look to see who was first.

[@lusean193]

whoever said woman are the fairer sex , your one tough cookie

[@batchint]

+whitespotpirates your diy is undisputable

[@mikewilber9367]

I love smart women.

[@davidnaylor5968]

i would love to spend a week on karl..you could offer your followers a chance at a lotto style drawing to win a week with karl...pick me..

[@CemTuten]

Well just a personal critic , why your mate left ? 4 only 1 week more? to help you to setup your wales? a little help , good seek! Matthieu sorry mate but i dont accept such arrogance, you may run the channel, but SHE is the person to deal with! as ı mentioned arrogance is sickness.