The films include experiences and adventures, which include island exploration, hiking, underwater diving, partying, meeting local people, boat maintenance, and simple day-to-day living, boat repairs, emergency procedures in addition to their experience crossing oceans.

[3] Trautman grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona, with a love of the outdoors and worked as a diesel mechanic during his high school years, later earning a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington.

[4] He spent several years researching and saving money and narrowed down his list of boats to a French-made Amel Super Maramu.

In 2014, the crew re-thought their business model and learned how to support their income from YouTube with crowdfunding and Patreon campaigns.

[7] The crew engaged in numerous philanthropic endeavors, such as contributing to restoration efforts on the island of Dominica, which was ravaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017.