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June 13, 2025
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Back on the Move, First Sail of 2024 – Episode 312 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Get ready for an unforgettable sailing adventure with Acorn to Arabella! Follow along as they embark on their first sail of 2024 from Harwich Port to EDS. Witness the crew's determination as they tackle obstacles, including a stubborn anchor and a malfunct...
Restarting The Diesel Engine – Episode 313 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
In this episode of Acorn to Arabella, Steve, Robin, and AKA face the challenge of restarting their diesel engine after experiencing an issue while at Cudy Hunk Island. Follow their journey as they troubleshoot and find solutions, ultimately aiming to begin...
Sailing to Gloucester – Episode 314- Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Arabella continued her sail north from Mattapoisett. It was great being back where it all started, surrounded by such a supportive and welcoming community. Sailing through the Cape Cod Canal, Steve and Robin were faced with quite a storm. Upon making it t...
100 Hours on the Engine In Our 1st Year – Episode 315 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Steve and Robin moved on from Gloucester and made their way to Portland, Maine. While Robin was away for a few days to lead her company’s retreat, Steve and Noah moved Arabella north for a 2-day trip to Cape Porpoise and southern Maine. On the 2nd day ...
A Cove Fit for a Pirate – Episode 316 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Explore the story behind the Cove where pirates planned their republic in this captivating episode of the Acorn to Arabella Journey. Learn more about Steve and Robin's sailing adventures!
100 Year Old Schooner Relaunched After a 4 Year Restoration – Episode 317
Back in Lewiston, Maine, Steve returns to the boathouse to assist with some last-minute work for the launch of schooner Hindu. There are very few boats along the Eastern Seaboard that have worked in the charter industry for as long as Hindu. The timing of...
An Update From Granby – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
In this video, Steve provides an update on his current situation in Granby, Massachusetts. Due to personal matters, he is unable to continue working on projects such as the boat. He mentions that he is unsure of how long they will be in Grand beer but aims...
Oyster Farming With Less Plastic – Episode 318 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Explore how North Haven Oyster Company is transforming traditional oyster farming into an eco-friendly, plastic-free venture under the guidance of Adam Campbell. This episode unveils innovative practices and insights from the world of sustainable aquacultu...
Victoria Gets A Facelift & Goes Sailing – Episode 319 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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Alone in the Harbor for 100 Days, Returning to Arabella – Ep 320 – Journey of a Wooden Boat
Arriving back to Arabella after so long spent away was a bittersweet moment. Although excited to move on and start doing the types of adventures that Arabella was built for, the passing of Steve's mom is a somber point from which to begin again. After reco...
Only One Week To Get Ready for Sailing – Episode 321 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
The first 1,000 people to click the link will get a full year of Premium membership to Woodworkers Guild of America for only $1.49: https://go.wwgoa.com/acorntoarabella/ This offer is a special Black Friday deal and is valid for new members only The work...
Down The River and To the Sea – Episode 322 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
This week, Arabella journeys to Mattapoisett, where she was first launched about a year and a half ago. The first leg requires sailing from Boothbay to Gloucester. The crew experiences heavy winds, sea sickness, and sightings of humpback whales—nothing C...
Sailing Out of Buzzards Bay – Episode 323 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Learn more about the Elite 200V2 and visit our website for Black Friday gifts and discounts 👉https://bit.ly/497towl code: ACORN01 The journey continues! Ben joins the crew for a planned sail to Delaware. The hope is to be heading to Puerto Rico early ...
How We Will Sail the Next 3000 Miles – Episode 324 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Got local knowledge about our upcoming route? Let us know! Email us: acorntoarabella@gmail.com If you tuned into last week’s video, you may be aware that our engine died… Luckily, the engine itself turned out to be totally fine. There was an issue wit...
Taking Our Home Built Boat Through NYC – Episode 325 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Arabella makes her way through New York City! After setting the anchor in Glen Cove (Long Island, NY), Steve and Robin awake to an early alarm, like 4am-early, to time their arrival to the East River. Along the way, they enjoy incredible views of the Manh...
100 Oysters Can Solve Most Problems – Episode 326 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
The first 1,000 people to click the link will get a full year of Premium membership to Woodworkers Guild of America for only $1.49: https://go.wwgoa.com/acorntoarabella2-qr/ How many jackets is too many? Arabella makes her way down the Jersey coast. Steve...
Into The Chesapeake with a Rainbow On Our Backs – Episode 327 – Journey of a Wooden Boat
We hope everyone watching is in the middle of a great holiday season. All we want for Christmas is for you to tell your friends and family about our channel :-) After spending a few days pinned down with bad weather, Steve and Robin head out of Bivalve an...
Cruising by the Largest Naval Base In the World – Episode 328 – Journey of a Wooden Boat
Farewell, Annapolis. It's time for this handcrafted wooden sailboat to keep cruising South towards warmer weather. After visiting a few quiet anchorages in the Chesapeake, Robin, and Akiva stop for a few days in Seaford to get some "life stuff" done...but...
The Great Dismal Swamp Canal – Episode 329 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
This week, Arabella slows down and cruises through the Great Dismal Swamp, navigating her first lock—the Deep Creek Lock—and leaving a small reminder that they were there ;-) After a provisioning run at the local Food Lion, Steve and Robin venture dee...
Dragon Dancing for a Happy New Year – Episode 330 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
This week, the journey resumes as Arabella and crew continue to sail south through North Carolina, heading towards warmer waters. A slower pace of life means an opportunity for some much-needed housekeeping. Steve tackles a clean-out of Arabella’s anch...
Will We Ever Get A Break From The Cold?? – Episode 331 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Thanks to Lumen for sponsoring! To get 20% off go to https://lumen.me/ACORN and start improving your health today. -------------------------- A friend in need is a friend indeed—especially if your friend is also on a wooden boat! This week’s episode ...
Boat Life During an Historic Southern Winter – Ep. 332 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Surprise, surprise. It’s STILL not warm for Arabella and crew, which is anchored in Charleston, SC. Annie B. heads back home, and Jack and Steve continue on. “Beaufort to Buford” is the war cry! The first challenge for Jack and Steve is Elliot Cut, ...
Followed by Dolphins On the Way To Florida – Ep. 333 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
After a few challenging (and expensive) days on a dock in the fancy town of Hilton Head, Jack finally catches a flight home, and Steve’s friend, Jeff, makes his way into town to take his place. Steve provisions the boat, and cleans the rest of the snow a...
The Oldest City In the US – Episode 334 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Robin finally returns to Arabella after spending a few weeks dealing with work stuff. Steve takes the opportunity to handle some housekeeping and tame Akiva’s mane while waiting for Robin to return. Once Robin arrives, Steve takes her on a tour of the o...
A Boat In Desperate Need of Some Paint – Episode 335 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
For months, Steve and Robin have been moving Arabella south, waiting for warm enough weather to haul her, and give her a fresh coat of paint. The time has finally come. Arabella is getting hauled out, and—in this episode—we’ll detail the hard work th...
The 3 Best Decisions I Made While Building My Own Sailboat
Throughout the process of building my own wooden sailboat, I had to make several important decisions. Some of these decisions were met with massive support, others…not so much. One important consideration was marine diesel engine maintenance—I wanted i...
Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway East Coast Florida: Saint Augustine to Fort Pierce
This week, we continue cruising the Intracoastal Waterway down the east coast of Florida. We miss sailing, but offshore waters were calling for sloppy seas and light winds. With few safe harbors to duck into in the case of emergency, we decided to stay gro...
Cruising the Okeechobee Waterway from East to West
Join us (and a tree full of pelicans) as we begin cruising east to west on the Okeechobee Waterway. Not many sailboats our size have the ability to cruise the Okeechobee Waterway. Because we are gaff-rigged, our masts are shorter, giving us the clearance w...
Cruising the Okeechobee Waterway #Sailing #Cruising #Travel
We spent 4 days cruising the Okeechobee Waterway in our handbuilt wooden sailboat, and this is what we saw... 🎥 Watch the full episode - https://youtu.be/jQGzQfXn3Es -------------------------- Sign up for our email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hn3Qy...
Cruising Cabbage Key & Cayo Costa: Finding a Hidden Paradise
Use this link to subscribe and save $20 off your first subscription of AG1 https://drinkag1.com/acorntoarabella -------------------------- This week, Arabella exits the Caloosahatchee River and sails towards the Gulf of Mexico, dropping anchor in Cape Cora...
Paddleboarding Adventures in Cabbage Key & Cayo Costa #SailFlorida #LiveaboardLife
Four months ago, we left Maine on our hand built wooden sailboat. Join us in Southwest Florida, as we adventure our way through Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa. We set out on paddleboards to find the elusive "Tunnel of Love," a natural mangrove tunnel that lea...
Transom Repairs on Victoria: Boat Work is Better in Boca Grande & North Captiva
Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code ARABELLA at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/arabella -------------------------- We’ve sailed our beautiful wooden sailboat all the way from Maine to Boca Grande, where ...
The Boca Grande Experience #LiveaboardLife #Cruising #WoodenBoat
We took Arabella to Boca Grande for a week to get some boat work done...but we had to spend some time adventuring, too. We paddle boarded over to Three Sisters Island, took Victoria out sailing (after repairing her transom), wandered around the "Old Flor...
We Left Our Heart in North Captiva #Cruising #Sailing #LiveaboardLife
Along our journey south, we decided to drop the anchor in North Captiva and stay a few days. We totally fell in love with this sleepy island town. From walking along the shell-covered white sand beaches to checking out the wildlife, there was so much to lo...