Sailing Films, Expeditions & Art

Most sailing films show turquoise anchorages, perfect sunsets, and effortless passages. These films show what happens in between.

GONE WITH THE WIND is a growing collection of candid sailing documentaries filmed and edited independently by Elena Levon, documenting life aboard the 1989, 14-meter Vagabond ketch Rebels during double-handed ocean voyages across the Atlantic.

It is not a curated social media version of life at sea. It is the raw reality of learning to sail while crossing oceans. When Elena first stepped aboard Rebels, she was not a trained sailor. There were no classrooms, certificates, or protected training waters. The lessons came in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between countries, in changing weather, during equipment failures, night watches, navigation challenges, and thousands of miles under sail.

You will witness impossible routes fought against prevailing winds and currents. Mechanical breakdowns in the middle of nowhere. Encounters with coast guards. Long nights without sleep. Moments of uncertainty. And the constant reality every sailor eventually discovers. Yet between the hardships are the moments that make ocean voyaging unforgettable — The rare feeling of complete freedom that exists only far beyond sight of land.

• Runtime: 1.5 hours of documentary footage

• Year: 2024

• 100% Ad-Free

• Atlantic crossings between the Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde, and the coast of West Africa, revealing both the beauty and the cost of pursuing an unconventional life at sea.

• By purchasing these films, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and agree to the viewing of mature, artistic content.

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The next chapter — a six-month West African expedition from the Canary Islands to Angola, (2025-2026) including a crossing of the Central Gulf of Guinea — will be added to this collection in the future.

Gifts:

• Two art films and podcast episode

• “Choose to collect memories instead of things” - Elena Levon (Unique card download)

• Access to private instagram account @realelenalevon with all archives and Q&A’s from 2018

“If you have ever wondered what ocean voyaging really looks like beyond the glossy narrative, these documentaries offer an honest view from the deck of a small sailing vessel crossing some of the world's most challenging waters. Welcome aboard Rebels.” — Elena Levon, Co-Captain

Note:

50% of all earnings will be donated to Edina Project in Liberia.

A private access link and unique password will be sent to the email you provided. Please allow time for the full fulfillment of your order. Elena Levon is currently on a sailing expedition in the Atlantic Ocean. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this unique journey.

By purchasing any product or film from this store, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and agree to the viewing of mature, artistic content.

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