Gustav is the sailor behind Sailing Malou, a channel previously called Ocean Around.
This profile covers earlier videos, boats and journeys. For current voyages and crew updates, refer to the creator’s latest posts.
In this article
People and background
Boats and projects
The boats below are part of the channel’s earlier story; ownership and equipment may have changed since those episodes.
Boat details
His boat is a custom build.
Refits and equipment
He’s had to fit a new mast and electronics.
Journeys and notable episodes
Places in the story
These locations refer to earlier episodes, not a live position.
Malou was in Tromsø, Norway. It’s from here that he can see the Northern Lights.
It does appear that he’s up to date on videos.
Earlier sailing journeys
He has sailed mostly through the Mediterranean.
Collaborations
I haven’t seen him featured on other channels, but if you’re looking for similar creators, then check out:
- Erik Aandereaa (he sails solo in cold climates)
- Sam Holmes Sailing (he sails solo in warmer climates)
They did anchor next to Sailing La Vagabonde in one episode while they were in Antigua:
Notable episodes
He’s sailed in the snow, in the tropics and came across some sunken boats. He’s been lucky enough to (temporarily) find someone who wanted to share the journey.
Frequently asked questions
Which boat names appear in the story?
S/V Stelle
Is there a verified net-worth figure?
No verified financial disclosure is cited in this profile. The earlier estimate has been removed because a boat’s value, video views and assumed income do not establish someone’s net worth.





