Exploring the world, one anchor drop at a time. At SipaBoards, we’re proud to be on board – quite literally.

What drives a couple to leave behind a traditional life on land and sail off into the unknown? For Iain and Brioni – the redheaded duo behind Red Seas – it was the call of adventure, simplicity, and a life powered by wind, purpose, and curiosity.

They’ve been living full-time aboard Indioko, their 47-foot catamaran, for the past five years, exploring remote islands, diving pristine reefs, and sharing their highs and lows through weekly YouTube episodes. SipaBoards is proud to support their mission – and we’re thrilled that our electric SUPs are part of their journey across the globe.

Here’s what they had to say when we caught up with them somewhere deep in the South Pacific.

Tell us about Red Seas.
We are Iain and Brioni, a redheaded couple from Scotland, seeking out a life less ordinary. We have been living full time on our sailboat, Indioko, for the last five years. Our home is a 47-foot catamaran and we are traveling the world by the power of the wind, visiting remote and off-grid communities as we go. So far we’ve been to 17 countries and dropped our anchor in almost 200 different places – that’s like moving home every ten days! We said goodbye to land life in 2020 and have filmed every step of our adventure since then, sharing weekly episodes on our YouTube channel, Sailing Red Seas, for people to follow along our journey with all its highs and lows.

Red Seas is more than just sailing – it’s a philosophy, agreed?
Unlike going on a road trip, setting sail involves a lot more freedom – as long as the water is deep enough, we can go almost anywhere.When we meet other sailors who recommend somewhere they’ve been, or we hear of something that intrigues us, we check the weather and the charts and set sail. Sometimes it’s a dive site (like the Wall of Sharks in French Polynesia), other times a cultural event (like Candle Night in Colombia). Most of the time, it’s just the lure of the unknown. We’ve lived with the Kuna tribe in Panama and wandered along deserted beaches in Guadeloupe. We seek out the unusual and the remote – and share it all in our videos.

Is there a particular anchorage or coastline that keeps pulling you back?
Over the last five years, we’ve sailed over 15,000 miles – from the Eastern Caribbean, through Central America and into the South Pacific. One standout was the Gambiers Islands, a rarely visited archipelago near Pitcairn. After seven weeks of sailing, seeing those mountain peaks appear over the horizon was unforgettable. The turquoise waters, rich sea life, and peaceful lagoon were magical. Friendly locals, epic views, and unforgettable dives – we didn’t want to leave.

How does the electric SUP fit into your Red Seas lifestyle?
We live as self-sustainably as possible – solar power, fishing, minimal fuel use. Adding electric SUPs to our setup was a no-brainer. Instead of using a petrol-powered dinghy, we now paddle to shore. This helps us conserve energy and prolong our stays off-grid. And they’re fun! We explore shallow rivers that dinghies can’t reach, get vital exercise, and enjoy sunset paddles beside white sand beaches and palm trees. With underwater lights, we now paddle even after dark, lighting up coral and gliding past reef sharks starting their night hunt.

You promote a deeper, more mindful travel experience – in what ways do you see electric SUPs supporting that mission?Living on a boat slows life down. You become attuned to nature and more protective of it.

“Electric SUPs fit this mindset perfectly – they’re quiet, clean, and let us truly experience the environment. Turtles pop up beside us, eagle rays glide below, parrots chatter in the mangroves. With no motor noise, wildlife sticks around longer.”

We explore gently, silently, and sustainably – the only thing we leave behind is our wake.

Do you ever miss Scotland?
We do! We’ve grown used to perpetual summer, but we miss misty mountains, bagpipes, and a good haggis supper during a rugby match. We’ve only been home once in five years, and we miss our family deeply. One day, we’ll return for a visit – but Scotland will always have a special place in our hearts, no matter how many oceans we cross.

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Follow Red Seas
Catch up with Iain and Brioni on their travels, discoveries, and SUP-powered explorations: red-seas.com