Ten Years of Adventures at Sea
From an unexpected end to a flying career to Season 13 aboard an electric sailing catamaran, Sailing Doodles has always been about choosing adventure.
How It All Began
I’m Bobby White, a former commercial pilot. In 2015, a hemorrhagic stroke cost me my flight medical and brought that career to an unexpected end. Faced with a completely different future, I did the only sensible thing: I sold everything, bought a boat, and set off to cruise the world.
I thought my savings would last about a year. They ran out after eight months—but by then, Sailing Doodles was earning enough through YouTube to keep the adventure going. I never looked back.
Over the last ten years, I’ve crossed the Pacific and sailed throughout Asia, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. Sailing Doodles grew from one man’s unexpected change of course into a worldwide community that makes every new voyage possible.
Season 13: Thailand Aboard Maverick
We’re currently filming Season 13 while cruising Thailand, traveling from Pattaya down toward Koh Samui and exploring the surrounding islands.
Our home is Maverick, a brand-new Island Spirit 525E sailing catamaran powered by an electric-drive system. She represents the next chapter of Sailing Doodles: quieter, cleaner cruising with the comfort and range to keep exploring.
Meet the Crew
Bobby White & Nika
Bobby is the captain and creator behind Sailing Doodles. Joining him aboard Maverick is Nika, a fellow vagabond, content creator, and former Playboy model who shares his appetite for travel and life beyond the ordinary.
Cougar & Merlin
Our two four-legged crewmates continue a Top Gun tradition that began with Bobby’s original Labradoodles, Maverick and Goose. Cougar and Merlin are named for other characters from the original film—and they take their roles aboard seriously.
Come Aboard
Patreon members and Sailing Doodles Crew app users get closer to the adventure, the crew, and life aboard Maverick.
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