Back on board I swap the membrane and housing on the watermaker — it’s now performing better than ever, although there’s still a small leak to fix. We then meet up with a friend on the water to collect our parcels he kindly brought from Cartagena, and finally fit the new zinc anodes on Helios.

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In this episode we finish our last provisioning run, top up the tanks, and set off on an overnight passage to Formentera! 🌊⛵
The sail across starts beautifully with perfect wind, but it quickly turns into a rock ‘n’ roll ride as the sea state picks up. Poor Jude struggles with seasickness while w...

In this episode of Sailing Helios Naturally, we step off the boat for a refreshing two-day adventure in stunning Madrid! 🇪🇸
We soak up the beauty of Spain's vibrant capital — wandering through historic streets, strolling expansive parks, and taking in the sights at a relaxed pace. It's a wonderfu...

Welcome aboard Season 3 of Sailing Helios Naturally!
We’re in Cartagena preparing Helios for another exciting year. There are plenty of boat projects to finish before we set sail for the Balearic Islands.
Meanwhile, Jude is busy creating her new summer wardrobe, sewing beautiful dresses. If you c...