SOLO SAILING in Cuba. Overnight sail and thoughts about a predicted storm - UNTIE THE LINES II #52

[@Dvseire]

I watch a lot of sailing youtubers, many of them seem to have a lot of money behind them, which is great for them, but makes the entire sailing the world dream look beyond my means. Watching your videos is inspirational because you don't appear to have a million euros in the bank, or to be living an endless party lifestyle, you don't have an expensive yacht and you fix things yourself most of the time or make do with them. Great videos of an amazing journey!

[@basc5836]

Целиком с Вами согласен. Просмотрел с десяток "сытых" путешественников. Немного приторно, хотя и злости к ним нет - живут как могут и как позволяет кошелек. Но эта девочка действительно удивительна в наше не красивое и не романтичное время. Салют из Украины!

[@dalegraham4058]

Hi again N. Finished watching your latest video- where your talking to us about the stars and bureaucrats and stormy nights that fade away. I like that you're not manufactured. That you enjoy the little things. That you have character enough that it spilled over into a relationship about Karl. As if some sense of independence could be found far from home with a few thousand watchful fans for company whenever you need them. All your doing. Thoughtful stuff for an unconventional woman. Joy always within.

[@fishin4bogey]

Nike, it cute/funny listening to you cuss!!! Another awesome installment! THanks for bringing us along on your adventure.

[@arumrunner]

A nice update, thanks for sharing Nike!

[@uv873]

Thanks so much for a really great video and especially for the events of each day. You are growing so much. Good to see. Be well and keep smiling.

[@tkpaulsen1]

Another great video Nike. I like the mix of local folks and boat activity.

[@johnasumaa9662]

Another excellent video. Love the shots of the festival and the old gentlemen. Thanks.

[@Two-aboard-tuuli]

We figured the same out for ourselves! We tend to like to sail out in the afternoon/early evening too. Get the night over and done with :-)

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

I actually really enjoy sailing at night. Especially if there are stars and the moon. I think it's so tranquil and peaceful and u feel and hear ur boat so much more. Except the part about not being able to see the upcoming squalls if it is really dark...;). You guys must enjoy bing on the move! Gotta catch up with ur videos when I am back home in Germany!

[@Two-aboard-tuuli]

WhiteSpotPirates We had some rough night passages on the Bay of Biscay, since there were no stars or any other points of orientation and no tillerpilot to motor us on a straight course. But a tillerpilot is mounted now and nightpassages (with no wind) should be easier now. With wind and the windpilot it is awesome!

[@Chainsaw_18.]

What a Great Video !!! Cuba is one of the places I want to see, Thanks for posting this video :)

[@markthenning44]

You are as courageous as you are inspirational. I've enjoyed all of your videos. Keep up the good work. Fair winds

[@edwinflynn9744]

Great to see you back Nike. I detected a little sadness in your eyes and I hope that you find what you are seeking. You are an amazing woman.

[@drtimeoutalpha]

Great video combining sailing with life in Cuba. Will miss you during your period back in Germany. Keep us posted on your progress in solving Karl's engine problems, as well.

[@pgravel8258]

I would like you to know that I watched your story and made my children watched so that they could understand what is the meaning of résilliance perseverance kindness and courage. Thank you for this wonderful life story. Pierre

[@Bushcaddy620MP]

Good to see you sailing again you put together great videos.

[@FegrusMojo]

Great stuff. What I really like about all of your uploads is that they show the real sailing life, the local nature wherever you go and the local life of the people there. Loads of happy rich 'Hollywood' style sailing videos here on UTube that don't show any of this so, well done to you and keep these uploads coming.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Thank you for saying that. It's how I usually approach a new destination. I love just watching people doing their thing...and trying to get a glimpse of their daily life. That's what I find really fascinating about traveling. Of course museums and architecture and nature are also really interesting, but watching people is one of my favorited. Find a good spot at some square, have a drink and soak it all up...:)

[@FegrusMojo]

Nope - The thanks go to you for sharing all of this 'real' sailing around and showing everything as it really is & none of that 'Hollywood' stuff. When I take a vacation I don't go into any museums but I do take in the buildings/construction of the location I'm in. I prefer to "go into the sticks" as they say and meet the real people/life/nature right there myself. So, thanks again for your uploads and keep them coming :)

[@christopherhaley8661]

Your description above perfectly described this video and That's why i am hooked on your videos, Please keep your "people watching" and the realism uploads coming !

[@kz4506]

Well done I like your progress and boat work right from the beginning and you show the sail to these destinations where other vids do to much talking , or personal crap , and you fund your own boat not looking for handouts , like it when you come to nz I am going to meet you and your boat well done

[@jessicakirchoff2536]

I was also hoping you could land your Kayak on the dock. Seemed perfectly harmless to me but rules are rules I guess. Love your resilience hunting the conch using it for food and also to catch your snapper. You always make a meal look well deserved after the tough hunting and gathering. Something most of us in the US don't have a clue where our food originates. I enjoy your camera work and thumbs up on the editing. You have mentioned a friend in Germany helps with that. Once again well done gang!

[@marknorris3769]

i recently found your series, you are so brave !

[@micheldawes1]

Ahoy - Nike and Karl! Really enjoyed this episode - some of the best sailing footage you've produced (Really portrayed what the joy of sailing is all about!) Yes, Cuban authorities can be somewhat (i.e. VERY) inflexible.... Everything happens for a reason though. If the harbourmaster had allowed you to land ashore in Karlitos, you would've missed the Fiesta de La Primera de Mayo in Trinidad!:-) You may already know this, but there is a rule of thumb to gauge the distance of lightning. Time the distance between the flash and the bang and every three seconds represents one kilometre, so you may be able to tell (If the storm is not over too large an area) whether the storm is approaching, or receding. I have very little electrical knowledge, but I'm told the best way to protect your boat from lightning in a storm is a length of stainless or galvanised chain - the middle of which is wrapped two or three times around the mast and both ends draped across the deck and over the side as close to the mast as possible and into the water another two or three metres. This is supposed to provide a shorter route to ground (Earth and so the lightning doesn't pass through your electrical circuits, causing severe damage to all your electrical equipment. Please stay safe in Germany, enjoy yourself and don't stress about Karl. I'm sure he'll be very pleased to see you return, (Laden with presents for him i'm sure!) ;-) Kindest regards, Mike :-)

[@mangosail2750]

Hi Nike, Very sweet and journeyful video as always. Thx. Think I saw your harness line is made out of dyneema. You might consider switching to a more elastic rope as the loads when the line stops you when falling are immense in rough weather. To my opinion,a climbing rope would be the most appropriate for this. But of course, in the end the best thing is not using these life savings systems.

[@terry4265]

Just think. By going on and buying the boat and going for your dream. You have and are doing what no telling how many people would love to do but just didn't go for it. Now you will have all these wonderful memory's to think about and share for the rest of your life while the rest of us can only wish we had. Of course I know that for many its just not possible but for the ones that could and didn't. Well sometimes dreams can only be lived once in life. Great Video. :)

[@ALiquidLife]

another great vid. I like the gathering of food.. conch and fishing

[@passmeby9398]

Bureaucrats are the same everywhere! Great vid as usual. Even the under your breath cussing at the beginning. Your sense of humor is showing :)

[@dancordellsailing]

You're back! Great video. Looking forward to seeing your sail to the Caymans.

[@Buck1954]

so good to hear and see you again!

[@johnlcallaway]

Thank you for sharing, I loved the video of the festival, that's a part of sailing I'm looking forward to, going to where the cruise ships don't.

[@samantha1054]

Thanks I enjoyed this. I have had a dream to sail from Calif to Hawaii. I guess I can sail vicariously through u (smile)

[@jandradventures]

Glad you show that it's not always easy.

[@mikeskor6230]

I liked the old dudes with their cigars. Great to hear you've sighted Mars, Saturn and Jupiter. I've often thought that a small telescope would be great to take along on a cruise. Of course, you'd have to set it up on land in a really dark sky spot. You could be a kind of voyaging astronomer.

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

I know those nights waiting for the storm to come!!

[@timbomuffin]

Very nice and your always so up beat 👍

[@robertkowalski9906]

Best days at sea are those perfect full moons where as the sun touches the horizon and the moon pokes it's head out and vice a versa. Lets you know the world is round, always makes me wonder why it took so long to figure that one out. Worst days at sea are those sleepless nights at anchor.

[@rickchollett]

Why no video of you dancing in Cuba? I am still amazed at every video at how wonderful you are doing. Keep up the good work of inspiring so many others!

[@chrisphinney6430]

that is a beautiful color water smooth sailing

[@jimgarrison77]

Wow you really have a great taste in the combination of Sound and visuality.

[@SlowBoatSailing]

Nice conch! I'm sorry that you did not feel like you could afford the $20 marina berth for the storm. It looked like you were using the Genoa with the broken furler. I really liked Playa Sirena.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Not sure if a storm in the marina is so much nicer :). And sometimes it's not possible to go to a marina so it's good to have practice in storms at anchor even though it might keep u up for a while or worries u for a while. But I would surely prefer a world without storms, haha. Yeah, I did sail the broken furler till Cayman. But it did get stuck once on the way down to Cayman and I was happy to receive and mount the spare one when I got there for sure. Good luck for your book release!

[@SlowBoatSailing]

WhiteSpotPirates I would tie up in a storm at Cayo Largo with its good protection and floating docks. I would not say that for most marinas in Cuba.

[@SVCamelot]

Great video. What are you filming with as the quality is really good. By the way for future reference the proper pronunciation for Conch is "Conk" I was immediately corrected on this by a Bahamian when I first arrived in the Bahamas years ago.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

+Bill Jones ups, thx for the heads up :) I usually call them Cambombia or Lambi...but will try to remember the Conk for the future. You can find my cameras on www.whitespotpirates.com/faq.

[@bill98465]

between now and next week you will have been in Miami (and, hopefully, me also)

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

There are always setbacks but as you know preparation is the key and your doing well .

[@CuriousPavel]

wow! that is awesome!! do not forget to take Wilson next time ;)

[@troyreynolds4520]

When you make it to Jamaica check out Negril, l spent 3 weeks there and loved it.

[@txhypnotist]

The plethora of knowledge Guru.

[@tonyewing1275]

happy sailing :)

[@AKorigami]

Wonderful video! I'm jealous of your reading Dog Meat; interested in your review. d

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

The book reminded me a bit of Bukowski. I got the book at that book flee market in Havana, always try to get some local writers when I can. Did you read the book? Ahoy, Nike & Karl

[@AKorigami]

Unfortunately I only read english, and it not available as such. I am reading UPSTREAM by Mary Oliver. Have a good time in the homeland. I hung out with Christian of SY ZERO when he came through Alaska a few months ago.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

the world is so small ;) Oh I so wish I make it there one day, too......

[@ricardothiel8685]

don't forget your "protector solar" ...next sails of course :) nice video.

[@UweBehrendt]

Thank you

[@marccormier3705]

love Cuba wish i was there giving you a hand with Karl!!

[@scs130773]

Gotta say, I admire what you are doing. What do you do off season?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hm, working on Season III and some blog posts for the time inbetween :). And hopefully we will work some on the full length documentary movie for Untie The Lines, too. And I need to do some PR work and stuff, update my website etc.. And if I can squeeze it in, some other work here and there.

[@DavidHaney1]

New to this channel, enjoyed the video, well made, solid editing, held my interest, love watching films that "tells a story" verses rambles on about insignificant daily items. I appreciate the massive work involved in producing films, thank you for sharing. How did you choose the name "WhiteSpotPirates"? What its significance?

[@alliehart6904]

David Haney

[@Rottingboards]

You are sailing alone…with confidence. :-)

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Karl did give me some beautiful days of sailing for sure! Those months full of work in Guatemala really did pay off...of course there are always little bits here and there, but I did gain some more confidence since leaving Guatemala, I think. except for the squalls...;) did I mention I don't like squalls?

[@Rottingboards]

Thanks for the voyage. I really need to get away from it all. Have a great time in Germany.

[@Josef_R]

I don't understand why you can't go from Trinidad Cuba to Casilda, it is part of the municipality of Trinidad. Maybe you explain it at 1:40, but I can't understand the word you said, something lingo...so in Cuba, you can only disembark at the port you checked into? You can't sail anywhere else and get off the boat? Doesn't make any sense at all.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi Josef, in Cuba, you can only ever get off any privately owned boat (be it ur sailing vessel or dinghi or kayak) in a marina. It does not matter if it's the same municipality. Maybe it does not make any sense to you, but it surely makes sense to the Cuban government ;). The only thing I can think of is that they are trying to prevent people to sneak onto a boat to leave the country. When you enter an anchorage, you will be surrounded by litte floats with a Cuban on them that make sure you don't go to land. At least in most of the places. At least that was my experience...

[@Josef_R]

WhiteSpotPirates I forgot we were talking about a dictatorship. Thanks.

[@chuckthompson3358]

Love the green hat :) (the straw fedora)

[@basc5836]

Ваши путешествия очень интересны, к сожалению, не владею английским - многое упускаю из ваших монологов, но все равно - смотрю и смотрю.

[@tjpanbiker4135]

It's probably a personality quirk of mine, but whenever someone tells me I can't do something; my mind screams " why not " I suppose they didn't offer you a reason why you could not go ashore?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Well, I kinda wondered if they would not let me go to shore... They are very strict about that in Cuba. Believe me, I did argue for a while with him, but he would not let me. He said it was because it would make him responsible to look after my kayak...I think it has its origine in them being afraid that someone smuggles people out of the country. Ahoy, Nike & Karl

[@moodyplus]

Hi Anna, have you ever encountered pirates?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi Moody, my name is Nike and not Anna ;) (Anna is a friend from home that came to visit) but no, I have not encountered any pirates so far. Fingers crossed!

[@moodyplus]

WhiteSpotPirates Oh hello Nike! I'm new around here! Godspeed!

[@ToddKesler]

wow 38k almost. I remember when you only had 135 lol

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hehe, I remember that, too ;). But I still manage (or try my best at least) to read all the comments and messages and reply to questions, so not much has changed (except a couple more people watching...;))

[@ToddKesler]

WhiteSpotPirates Gute Arbeit! Sie haben mich zum Lächeln gebracht viel))))) .. DANKE!

[@larrydawson6532]

Todd Kesler

[@jimf1795]

You are beautiful and inspiring!

[@robertomoreira8551]

vc é muito simpática.

[@teknikkemal07]

😲😀😀😀😲😲👍

[@makhoe1]

Like everyone else, it's nice to think you didn't buy the product because there was a hot girl or boy in the ad . . . Video's of Cuba are an insight into western propaganda too. I enjoy seeing people being people. (um, visit Haiti pls)

[@unclemuir]

Hike are you trying to discourage people from cruising to save it all to yourself? I have seen the brochures and it is all supposed to be walking on pristine beaches with an umbrella in your cocktail. They never show people wearing foul weather gear, only fair weather sailing. If it was that easy and great it would be as crowded Disneyland. Have fun in Miami.

[@bestamerica]

' hello lovely lady... her face is a pure beautifully natural face alone that way without a makeup chair... love that... NO NO need makeup chair

[@mintpei1]

Haribo macht Kinder froh! Und Erwachsene ebenso...

[@bebeguygoz6840]

HARIBO...Huuumm (°;°)

[@outside-atlast9113]

I'd love to join you.

[@m.y.tangaroanui8345]

moin.. ein taffes deutsches mädel ..cool..thumbs up!

[@tskipwadoo3447]

Did you sunburn your forehead ?

[@roccogant4057]

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