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![Look What we Found!!? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep32]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rz4ZadMfPTU/maxresdefault.jpg)
Look What we Found!!? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep32]
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 HAPPENING: Exciting Moment | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep30]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ovs_6VHTv74/maxresdefault.jpg)
IT’S HAPPENING: Exciting Moment | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep30]
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...
#47 – De-stepping the mast
The mast has come down!!! After 40 years standing proud and tall the mast came down today for a complete refit and to facilitate further repairs to the coachroof and chain plates. We also welcome back our good friend Tim, who is a marine engineer and ex...![BATTERY PROBLEMS, Electric Motor | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep29]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ro3RNqImqQ8/maxresdefault.jpg)
BATTERY PROBLEMS, Electric Motor | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep29]
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 ...![1,200 MILES from LAND! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep28]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I-Jimf0lV_Q/maxresdefault.jpg)
1,200 MILES from LAND! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep28]
It's been two weeks and we finally reach the halfway point in our Atlantic Crossing! That means we still have two weeks of sailing ahead of us before we can reach South America for our next adventure. The waves are big and spirits are high as Herby bakes s...![NO GPS, are we LOST? |Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep27]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rrlDjJHkXmQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
NO GPS, are we LOST? |Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep27]
Day 14 and the weather continues to build and the waves become a bit much for our taste! It's windy and we are moving quickly with minimal sails up as the sailboat rolls around in the ocean waves as we make our way across the Atlantic Ocean. Herby also ge...
#38 – WELDING in the NEW TRANSOM into our steel sailing yacht
We've managed to weld in the new transom with some lovely fresh steel so now we can start cutting out the rest of the corroded steel from the cockpit. Finally some beautiful weather, and as the boatyard becomes more and more active and bustling we crac...
#37 – Cutting out our RUSTY transom! OUCH!! HOSPITAL?? STITCHES??
'Tis but a scratch! Come back and I'll bite your arms off! Ouch!!! Andy slipped whilst cutting out the rusty transom with the grinder using a cutting disk and got a nasty cut to his wrist and knee. A quick trip to the hospital and a few stitches and back ...
#36 – Cutting a BIG HOLE in our boat 😱 Let the WELDING begin: Sailboat restoration
We've finally started cutting out large sections of steel and welding in new plate. With a break in the weather, the easing of restrictions and the arrival of the new equipment from Lincoln Electric we've finally managed to get stuck in. We've chopped out...
#35 – I needed to smash something!!!! ANGER MANAGEMENT???
Sometimes sanding drives you crazy and you just have to smash something up to make you feel like you've achieved something. This week, in our customary battle with ever changing weather conditions, we tackle the inside of the forepeak, the sugar scoop an...
#34 – YACHT restoration plans REVEALED
Revealing our plans for resorting our yacht. This week we detail how we see the next 12 to 18 months going and how we plan to tackle the restoration project. We're governed by various factors including the weather, work commitments, money of course and fa...