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Sailing Loveworkx. Sailing around the Globe with Love. 👋 I am Jacqueline Evers from The Netherlands. Solo sailing around the world in my 27 foot sloop. While my husband and son may have chosen a different path, their unwavering support fuels my solo pursuit of this lifelong dream. Not confined by age or the constraints of conventional life, in my 50s, I bravely departed from the rat race, trading it for the…— avec ses propres mots
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Le bateau Grinde 27 · Monocoque
Journal de bord 35
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Saying goodbye to friends in Mauritius 🇲🇺 | A Warm Welcome in Réunion - Ep. 292
After a warm farewell from fellow sailors in Mauritius, it's time for S/Y Loveworkx to head towards Réunion.
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Tim Lemeer | The Art of Weather Routing & Ocean Sailing to South Africa - LWP #3
How do you decide when to sail to South Africa, when the weather is changing continuously, and the wrong decision can have serious consequences with waves up to 20 meters high?
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Exploring Port Louis 🇲🇺 | Local Life & Street Dance - Ep 291
Port Louis Maurice
What does life look like when you're not sailing, but still living aboard a small boat on the other side of the world?
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Martin from M Jambo | Shipwreck, Resilience & Love Across the Oceans - LWP #2
Sometimes, two sailing journeys become connected long before the sailors ever meet. During my preparations for my own solo circumnavigation, I followed Martin's adventures aboard Jambo.
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Captain Krzysztof Baranowski | A Life Shaped by the Ocean - LWP #1
At 89 years old, he is preparing to circumnavigate the world for the third time. Captain Krzysztof Baranowski is a Polish sailor, author and visionary who has built two tall ships.
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Planning My Route from Mauritius to South Africa: Solo Sailing the Indian Ocean - Ep. 290
In this episode, I take you through my passage planning for the journey I’m about to make.
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Leaving Mauritius
After an eleven-week stay in Mauritius, it is time to move on. I am now sailing to Réunion—a journey of 147 nautical miles. I had a wonderful time here and met some great people.
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The Most Important Check on My Boat Before Sailing to South Africa - Ep. 289
Port Louis Maurice
When you sail solo around the world, you can't afford to ignore your rig. Before continuing my journey, I ask certified rigger Julien Cervello to inspect the rigging of Loveworkx in Mauritius.
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A Fan Finds My Boat in Mauritius | Sailing Loveworkx – Ep. 288
I hear voices next to my boat. Tim and Penny McArthur have just arrived in Mauritius — and the first thing Tim spots is Loveworkx. Tim has been following my sailing journey for a long time and is a big fan of Sailing Loveworkx.
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Exploring Mauritius: Mountains, Kayaking & Chinese Hotpot - Ep. 287
Le Morne Brabant Rivière Noire, Maurice
Mauritius isn't just where my Indian Ocean crossing ended — it's a place I want to explore.
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My Liferaft Was Completely Useless | Sailing Solo Around the World – Ep. 286
I thought my liferaft was my last line of defence. Then I had it inspected at a certified Lalizas service station in Mauritius — and I got the shock of my life. The liferaft had become completely unusable.
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A Walk Through Port Louis 🇲🇺 | Behind the Scenes
Port Louis Maurice
Come with me for a walk through Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius.
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A Wave Came Through My Hatch While I Was Sleeping | Sailing Solo on the Indian Ocean – Ep. 285
A giant squall. Two rainbows. Breaking waves. 34 knots of wind. And one wave coming straight through the hatch while I’m sleeping.
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9 Knots at Night on a 27-Foot Boat | Sailing Solo to Mauritius – Ep. 284
As Loveworkx accelerates across the Indian Ocean, I’m sailing at 7, 8 and sometimes 9 knots through the night. But the fast sailing comes with challenges.
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What's up ⛵🎶 | Ukulele cover from SY Loveworkx
I've loved this song for years. Every time I play it, it reminds me to pause, look up, and ask what really matters. Choosing a life at sea isn't a path everyone understands. People often have an opinion.
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My Weather Router Said: “Don’t Do It” | Solo Sailing The Indian Ocean - Ep. 283 - Ep. 283
I’m sailing from Cocos Keeling to Mauritius — but I’m going a bit more north. The other sailors are heading straight for Mauritius following the rumbline. I choose a different route, together with my Dutch weather router Tim.
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Cocos Keeling Islands: Swimming with Mantas & Exploring a Hidden Paradise - Ep. 282
Direction Island Îles Cocos (Keeling), Australie
Welcome to the remote and breathtaking Cocos Keeling Islands — one of the most unique places I have visited during my solo circumnavigation.
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GP Dr. Gary Asked Me About Mental Fitness | An Interview on Cocos Keeling Islands - Ep 281
West Island Îles Cocos (Keeling), Australie
During my stop at the beautiful Cocos (Keeling) Islands, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. He invited me into the radio studio on West Island for an interview on The Doc and the Duchess Show.
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No Autopilot, No Plotter, No Mail | When thinks break on the Indian Ocean - Ep 280
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Australie
The second half of the passage from Indonesia to Cocos (Keeling) Islands was another unforgettable chapter of my solo ocean sailing journey. Out in the Indian Ocean, far from land, things started to go wrong.
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The Calm Before the Trade Winds | Indonesia to Christmas Island (Part 1) - Ep. 279
Christmas Island Australie
Leaving the Lombok Medana Bay Sailing Community for the Indian Ocean at the end of May 2026! The southeast trade winds are building. By July they're stronger, and by August they're at their peak.
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Discovering Efate | Culture, River Adventures & Island Paradise - Ep. 278
Efate Vanuatu
After an adventurous sail across Vanuatu, it's time to explore the beautiful island of Efate. This is in July 2025. I forgot to publish the footage at the time.
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Sailing Through Squalls All Night | Tanna to Efate - Ep. 277
Efate Vanuatu
Leaving Tanna behind in July 2025, I set sail overnight toward Efate in Vanuatu. The forecast promised an interesting passage, and the night certainly delivered.
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From Fiji's Farewell Songs to Vanuatu's Fiery Volcano | Solo Sailing Adventure - Ep 276
Tanna Island Tafea, Vanuatu
After an emotional farewell at Vuda Marina in Fiji, where friends and team of Vuda Marina sang me goodbye, I set sail once again across the Pacific. This is in July 2025. Footage that I forgot to publish.
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Two Women, Two Grindes, Years at Sea | Honest Talk About Sailing, Love & Life - Ep. 275
What happens when you leave land behind for years?
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Two Grinde Sailboats, Two Solo Sailors. A visit on my boat - Ep. 274
Holly from SV Gecko steps aboard Loveworkx for a tour and comparison between our two Grinde sailboats.
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Preparing My Sailboat for the Indian Ocean Crossing | Indonesia to Mauritius - Ep. 273
Lombok Indonésie
The countdown has started. Before departing Indonesia on May 26, I’m finishing essential upgrades and repairs on my 27-foot sailboat Loveworkx.
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No Sails. Departing 3600 NM over the Indian Ocean.
Lombok Indonésie
Big ocean ahead. And they don’t fit my boat. Right now I’m in Indonesia, preparing for a 3600 nm solo crossing over the Indian Ocean… while trying to solve this at the last moment.
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Alternator Failure at Sea | Solo Sailor Fixes Engine in Lowestoft - Ep 94 [EN]
Lowestoft Suffolk, Royaume-Uni
After my first crossing to England, my engine started failing just before entering Lowestoft. Just before the sandbanks.
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First Solo North Sea Crossing — Everything Was Fine… Until It Wasn't - Ep. 93 [EN]
Lowestoft Suffolk, Royaume-Uni
Join me, Jacqueline Evers, on my epic journey around the world aboard my 27-foot Grinde, Loveworkx.
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All you need is Love - returning home
This is the video of my reunion with my family in The Netherlands at Mark's surprise party at work. Mark's only wish for his 20-year work anniversary… was to be with me.
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First Time Diesel Engine Maintenance: From Online Course to Real Work with Frank - Ep. 90 [EN]
In 2021, before leaving on my solo circumnavigation, I complete an online diesel maintenance course. Today I’m doing the diesel engine maintenance on my boat Loveworkx myself.
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Complete Boat Electrical Overhaul: New Solar, Batteries & Wiring for World Voyage - Ep. 77 [EN]
The big moment has arrived – a complete electrical overhaul of my 27ft Grinde Loveworkx! In this episode, Frank Ooms completely rebuilds the entire electrical system.
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Returning to Lemmer: Where My Sailing Dream Began + New Sprayhood for World Voyage - Ep. 68 [EN]
Lemmer Frise, Pays-Bas
I’m sailing from Almere toward Lemmer in The Netherlands – the town where my love for sailing started when I was just ten years old.
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A surprise visit to The Netherlands - I wrote a song
The Netherlands Pays-Bas
This is the song I wrote for Mark's surprise party at work and me secretly flying back to the Netherlands. Mark's only wish for his 20-year work anniversary… was to be with me.
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Sea Survival Training: Life Raft Flip, Car Underwater & Real Panic Moments - Ep. 66 [EN]
As part of my preparation for my solo sail around the world I went to a professional Sea Survival Training. The most intense moment?
Ports sur la carte 8
- LowestoftSuffolk, Royaume-Uni
- Tanna IslandTafea, Vanuatu
- EfateVanuatu
- Direction IslandÎles Cocos (Keeling), Australie
- Mauritius
- Port LouisMaurice
- Le Morne BrabantRivière Noire, Maurice
- Réunion
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