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There are times when nothing seems to go your way. As we sail into the Desolation Sound area, a series of constant unexpected challenges started coming as soon as we headed into Campbell River, and then into Von Donop Inlet. But ultimately, it’s not abou...

This is it! The final installment of my series on Sailing The Inside Passage to Alaska! In this one, having just dropped Alex off, I head off solo from Hornby Island to finish up the trip. Warm weather and awesome (though close-hauled) sailing greet me as...

Its the home stretch! In this one, we leave Port Neville and finish sailing down Johnstone Strait and into Discovery Passage. With great wind and a favourable tide pushing us along, we manage to sail straight through Seymour Narrows and over the infamous R...

After finally getting our fridge, we are ready to finish our last leg of our journey before heading through Seymore Narrows and the northern islands off of Vancouver Island! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewaywardlife Website: http://www.the-wayward-l...

Kayleen practices her docking while being coached by Tyler. Tyler and Kayleen get a drone and Tyler flies it while we take Footloose off the dock to test the engine out! Footloose: 1986 Tartan 42' @allaboutspray Kayleen: @fromsnowtosail Tyler: @tyturn...

Ben and Alie witness some incredible marine life while working remotely near Desolation Sound in the Pacific Northwest. All About Spray: https://youtu.be/tNRO3vvPI9M Follow us on instagram! @breakingwaves.sailing www.breakingwavessailing.com

Part 2 of my best friend's birthday wish: scuba diving with Nibbles! We go exploring our marina in search of the elusive neighbourhood seal, but find something else instead. Disclaimer: I am not an instructor and would not take just anyone diving in a mar...

Well friends, after much deliberation, we are deciding to sell Nordic V. Not because we are giving up sailing, but just because she doesn't suit our needs. More details about it in this episode and our future plans, as well as footage from the largest sto...

Kayleen's best friend, Sylvia, asked to go sailing for her birthday, so that's what we did! Although her real wish was to practice man overboard (thanks for being a trooper Brandon). We explore Maud Island, which is only an hour cruise away, but it ended u...

Two months into marina life in our new city of Campbell River, we experience some insane winds, finally get our mainsail ready to sail and show you around a little bit of Campbell River! Also shout out to Mae for not only going up the mast for us, but fo...

After another fix on the drive shaft/transmission coupling, we were ready to take Footloose off the dock again. Things didn't go swell. Tyler and Kayleen are getting frustrated and have differing opinions that lead to some tense moments. A big thanks to ou...

After four months up on land working on the boat, we finally make it back into the water and decide to anchor in the estuary for a week, to get our bearings again and test out our systems. It is beautiful and tranquil, but not without its mishaps. Gian...