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As we near the end of our Atlantic Crossing, our BOOM FALLS OFF! Can we make it into the river safely? 0:00 Intro 0:20 Map 0:30 Morning Sailing 1:24 What color is the water today? 1:40 Light air sailing 2:27 The smell of land 3:42 Food supply after a cros...

After 26 days at sea, something is really starting to smell! 0:00 Intro 0:18 Map 1:04 Morning Sailing 1:45 Sails going up 2:30 Where's the land? 3:21 What Color is the Water Today? 3:35 Electric Motoring off of Solar Power 4:06 The Smell 6:07 Herby's Slee...

Our Drifter has ripped yet again, but in a different place! Herby does an effective fix and we think seriously about our plans when we get to the Suriname River. Excitement is building! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Merchandise: https:/...

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We wake to a very calm day on the ocean but soon find ourselves changing sails to keep up with the changing weather conditions as we approach the Amazon River. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Map 0:23 Morning Update 1:03 Why we don't have radar 1:20 How to tell strong wi...

The winds get light and we see boobies in the distance! It's time to act like you aren't looking while you stare at the boobies that are passing by. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Progress Map 0:23 Morning at sea 1:54 Gybing in the Ocean 2:29 Laundry on the High Seas 2:...

The generator is running and it’s interrupting our perfect day of sailing! Herby discusses the unexpected challenges of using a sextant for navigation and shows our planned route into Suriname. Maddie talks about the strangeness of being in the middle of...

Dive down and see the world from beneath the waves. A pod of dolphins escorts us across the Atlantic Ocean while blessing us with their charm and grace. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Map 0:20 Amazing Dolphin Show 0:53 Dive Down with Dolphins 4:04 Flying Fish Procedure ...

It's an odd day at sea. The winds are squirrely and the currents are forcing us southward. We are in the midst of an election, but being so removed puts everything into perspective. Herby is able to find beauty and wonderment at sea no matter the condit...

It's been a long crossing and stuff keeps breaking! Herby is on the repair process while Maddie changes sails for the new ocean weather. Can Herby fix the battery woes that have been plaguing Wisdom? 0:00 Intro 0:18 Progress Map 0:21 Repairs while sailing...

It’s time to gybe! We are less than 900 miles from Suriname, and accurate navigation is becoming increasingly important as we near the currents around South America. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Progress Map 0:22 Maddie's Morning Thoughts 1:38 Weather Forecast at Se...

It’s gray, rainy, and rough outside. How does that effect the way we feel about our decisions? We also run into some issues with the batteries that might pose a much bigger problem then we anticipated. 0:00 Intro 0:17 Progress Map 0:21 Morning weather ...