<![CDATA[Sailing Helios Crew - Substack: Crew Updates]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/s/crew-updateshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tRot!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5be98ec-5f73-4ef4-98c8-a7b2ac270372_500x500.pngSailing Helios Crew - Substack: Crew Updateshttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/s/crew-updatesSubstackThu, 16 Apr 2026 04:40:02 GMT<![CDATA[It's funny how things develop...]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/its-funny-how-things-develophttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/its-funny-how-things-developSun, 05 Apr 2026 10:45:58 GMT

In January we headed back to the Düsseldorf Boat Show, just like the year before. We knew what to expect, but we didn’t go with huge expectations — beyond checking out the new Sun Odyssey 455, which is seriously impressive by the way!

But as we wandered through the halls, a bunch of products actually stopped us in our tracks. After three seasons of full-…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update – Cartagena Countdown! Ready for the 2026 Season]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-cartagena-countdown-readyhttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-cartagena-countdown-readyMon, 16 Mar 2026 13:06:43 GMTHello everyone! 🌊⛵

We’re coming to you from sunny Cartagena, where the final preparations are in full swing and we’re counting down the days until we cast off for a brand-new season aboard Helios!

In this update we share:

  • Some of the great connections and conversations we had at the Düsseldorf Boat Show

  • Exciting new additions and upgrades we’ve lined up fo…

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]]><![CDATA[Sailing Helios — Membership Changes: ]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/sailing-helios-membership-changeshttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/sailing-helios-membership-changesSun, 15 Feb 2026 10:37:08 GMTWe understand that moving paid support to YouTube and making Substack free my raise some questions. We completely understand that changes like this can feel confusing at first, so we wanted to answer the most common questions in one place.

If there’s anything we haven’t covered, please feel free to reach out.

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]]><![CDATA[An Update on How We’re Organising Crew Support]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/an-update-on-how-were-organisinghttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/an-update-on-how-were-organisingSun, 15 Feb 2026 10:10:00 GMTHello everyone,

We wanted to take a moment to share an update with you about how we’re organising things behind the scenes at Sailing Helios, and what this means for our Substack community.

Over the past few years, this journey has grown in ways we never could have imagined. What started as a simple idea — sharing our life and travels aboard Helios — has …

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 3rd January 2026]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-3rd-january-2026https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-3rd-january-2026Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:48:23 GMTHappy New Year, Crew!
We hope you’ve all had a very Merry Christmas and a great start to 2026. We’re excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to bring you along on the journey with us.

There’s always something happening in Cartagena, and tonight we were treated to the colourful and lively Three Kings Day Parade. A perfect way to kick off the new year. En…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 24th December 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-24th-december-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-24th-december-2025Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:05:42 GMTThis week’s update is coming to you from Cartagena, Spain, on Christmas Eve. The town is absolutely pumping — lights everywhere, music in the streets, and it feels like the entire city is out celebrating the night.

It’s been a huge year for the channel. We’ve just passed 20,000 subscribers and over 5 million views, and it really feels like Sailing Helios…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update - 23rd November 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-23rd-november-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-23rd-november-2025Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:52 GMTHi Crew,

This week, we thought we’d take you behind the scenes and show you how Helios is set up for winter now that we’re safely tucked into a marina. Life aboard changes quite a bit when the temperatures drop, and we’ve been busy getting everything just right for the colder months.

We’ll walk you through how we secure Helios to the dock for long-term co…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 26th October 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-26th-october-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-26th-october-2025Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:37:22 GMTHi Crew, we’ve now settled into Cartagena for the winter and are ready to tackle a long list of boat projects. Winter is the perfect time to get things done while we’ve got a steady base and an address for parcels and spare parts! We’ll be documenting many of these projects right here on the Crew Site—so stay tuned for some behind-the-scenes updates.
If …

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 18th Oct 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-18th-oct-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-18th-oct-2025Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:23:16 GMTHi Crew, this update comes to you from Cartagena, Spain — our home for the next five to six months as we settle in for winter. We’re really excited to be here and can’t wait to explore this beautiful, historic city.

Over the coming months, we’ve got quite a few boat projects planned and we’re looking forward to sharing them exclusively here on Substack. …

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 8th October 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-8th-october-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-8th-october-2025Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:54:55 GMTHi Crew,

This week’s update comes to you from Denia, Spain — a fantastic marina and one of the closest on the mainland to Ibiza. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular with boat owners who fly in and head straight for the islands.

We’re setting sail tomorrow and plan to spend a few days at anchor before visiting Alicante. It’s hard to believe, but winter in

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 1st October 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-1st-october-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-1st-october-2025Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:02:06 GMTHello Crew,

This week’s update comes to you from Peñíscola, Spain—a spot we’ve been told is simply not to be missed. We’ve been planning our arrival for a few days now, carefully watching the forecasts so that we can anchor safely just outside the harbour. Of course, the weather had its own ideas and gave us a few adventures along the way.

Before arriving…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 24th September 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-24th-september-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-24th-september-2025Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:26:34 GMTHi Crew,

This update comes from the marina at Roda de Barà, a pretty fishing village on Catalonia’s Costa Dorada. Just north of Tarragona, Roda de Barà is known for its golden beaches, cobbled streets and Roman history. It’s a charming stop on our passage along the Spanish coast.

We’re slowly working our way west toward our winter berth in Cartagena. Ther…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 14th September 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-14th-september-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-14th-september-2025Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:29:53 GMTHi Crew, this week’s update comes to you from Roses in Spain — our very first stop in the country. We’ve been here for six days, waiting out a run of strong northerly winds, and making the most of the calm in between.

We also have a new addition to the crew: Grippy, our anchor buoy. Grippy sits directly above our anchor on a retractable line, so we can a…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 2nd September 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-2nd-september-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-2nd-september-2025Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:55:05 GMTHi Crew,

This week’s update comes to you from Cap d’Agde, France, where we’ve pulled into port for a few days. It’s a welcome pause—time to enjoy the local beaches, explore the shops, and (hopefully) not spend too much at the chandlers!

That said, this is one of the best spots we’ve come across for boat gear and parts, with four large chandleries all with…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 22nd August 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-22nd-august-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-22nd-august-2025Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:16:25 GMTHi Crew,

We’re back under sail after a few days in a marina fixing our windlass and anchor. Yesterday we returned to Villefranche‑sur‑Mer, dropped the hook and successfully sat out another round of stormy weather. This time our new anchor and windlass did their job – Villefranche is deep and you need a well‑maintained windlass there, but Helios held firm…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 8th of Aigust 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-8th-of-aigust-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-8th-of-aigust-2025Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:22:20 GMTHi Crew,

This week’s update comes to you from the stunning bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, nestled on the French Riviera. The weather has been mild and kind, giving us the perfect window to soak up the beauty of this coastline. We’ve spent time wandering the vibrant streets of Nice, enjoying its markets, old town, and seaside charm.

We also ventured up to th…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 31st July 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-31st-july-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-31st-july-2025Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:02:14 GMTHi Crew, today’s update comes to you live from our passage from Corsica to the southern French coast. We are blasting along with good breeze and the sea is getting calmer by the hour. Should be in tomorrow morning.

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 15th July 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-15th-july-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-15th-july-2025Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:01:56 GMTHi Crew,
This week’s update comes to you from the rugged beauty of Corsica, where we’re tucked into the sheltered bay of Sant’Amanza, waiting out a strong Mistral. It’s a peaceful spot to pause, and the timing couldn’t be better—Jude has tweaked her back and needs a few days of rest and recovery.

We’re hoping the weather will ease in a couple of days so w…

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update – Maddalena and Beyond]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-maddalena-and-beyondhttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-maddalena-and-beyondFri, 04 Jul 2025 18:14:45 GMTHi Crew,

We’ve been spending time exploring the stunning Maddalena National Park, and it’s easy to see why it’s so well-loved — crystal-clear water, granite islands, and spectacular scenery. But with all that beauty comes a crowd, and it’s been busy out here.

Fortunately, the mainland coast nearby is just as beautiful and far more peaceful. We’ve found a …

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]]><![CDATA[Crew Update 26th June 2025]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-26th-june-2025https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/crew-update-26th-june-2025Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:53:43 GMTHi Crew,

Today’s update comes to you from Lucarone, a quiet little bay on the east coast of Sardinia where we’re currently anchored. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and just what we needed after some busier days on the move.

We’re really enjoying this stretch of coastline — rugged, green, and full of character — and the best part is, we haven’t even reached the…

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