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In this video, we cover the basics of sailing knots and provide expert tips on mastering a handful of knots that make up the backbone of a much wider array of useful knots, bends, and hitches. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sailor, these essen...

Join us this week as we sail south from Perth to the pristine waters of Geographe Bay. 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Sailing south to Geographe Bay 03:33 Sunrise sailing 05:14 Smooth sailing at 6.5 knots 05:59 Very weedy sailing in the Bay 07:34 Octopus Encou...

This week we continue our sail south to Rottnest Island to show you some of its wonders both above and below the surface. 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Plenty of Sail Changes on our Departure 02:37 The Fog 03:03 Sailing to Rottnest 04:30 Arriving at Rottnest ...

Sailing out of the marina! Our new sailing season begins now! a broken autopilot, sailing instrument problems, it seems like we have problem after problem..

Join us this week on Free Range Sailing as we battle the persistent 30 knot winds of the remote Abrolhos islands to be rewarded with the most incredible wildlife encounters and abundant crayfish. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Abrolhos Fauna 04:08 Wind...

Wow what an amazing couple of weeks. Sailing and squidding in Shark Bay, then onwards to the Abrolhos Islands where we catch our biggest yellow fin tuna yet and Troy gives me a schooling on how to make Dyneema soft shackles! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01...

Are you tired of cut fingers, frazzled nerves and drowned drones? Well not any more! With Free Range Sailing’s innovative new Drone Disarmer, you have complete control of that little buzzing ball of mayhem. What would you expect to pay for this modern m...

Join us this week as we finally get a break from the relentless wind, giving us a chance to explore some of the unique anchorages and sample some wild seafood in and around Dirk Hartog Island in Shark Bay. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Sail to Dirk Ha...

Well, it’s more sailing to weather this week as we tack our way into Shark Bay to arrive in the protected waters of Monkey Mia where we forage for our dinner in the shallows. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Sailing to Weather to Monkey Mia 01:36 Usin...

Join us as we sit out a 40 knot blow and then claw our way south into the prevailing southerly winds. Our boat and home for more than 5 years is for sale! To see the listing please click here: https://www.boatsales.com.au/boats/details/1969-clansman-30...

"Quite a bit about remote cruising is actually inconvenient. Inconvenience is romantic." 😂 We've broken up the scenes in this week's episode into chapters. 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Sailing through Mangrove Passage 03:32 Town chores 05:31 How to make G...

It's been 2 months since we've visited any form of town or civilisation, how are we coping and what treats has Pascale got in our 40L Engel Fridge? Plus we have the biggest announcement to ever drop on Free Range Sailing... BECOME PART OF THE FRS CREW Sup...