This decision we made years ago is proving itself now #boatbuilding #diy #sailing #woodworking
White oak instead of cedar. It made the boat heavier, slower, and harder to build.
Steve made that call years ago because he always planned on sailing north — and oak survives ice in a way cedar simply doesn’t.
After four months frozen in Newfoundland, zero regrets. 🪵
#woodenboatbuilding
#sailingNewfoundland
#boatbuilding
#diy
#acorntoarabella
White oak instead of cedar. It made the boat heavier, slower, and harder to build.
Steve made that call years ago because he always planned on sailing north — and oak survives ice in a way cedar simply doesn't.
After four months frozen in Newfoundland, zero regrets. 🪵
#woodenboatbuilding
#sailingNewfoundland
#boatbuilding
#diy
#acorntoarabella
Acorn To Arabella
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This decision we made years ago is proving itself now #boatbuilding #diy #sailing #woodworking
White oak instead of cedar. It made the boat heavier, slower, and harder to build. Steve made that call years ago because he always planned on sailing north — and oak survives ice in a way cedar simply doesn't. After four months frozen in Newfoundland,...
Why We Built Arabella…The Dream We’re Finally Chasing
This summer has been a long time coming. Long before Arabella was ever launched, there was a dream—to sail north, reach remote places, and go after untouched granite walls that few people have ever seen, let alone climbed. Now, after years of building,...
Frozen In: Our Wooden Boat Locked in Newfoundland Ice #Shorts
Not a boat builder. Not a sailor. Steve built Arabella from scratch — cut the trees, milled the lumber, and planked her in white oak so she could handle this. Frozen solid in Newfoundland in April, and the door won't even open. Arabella is a 38ft gaff k...
I Broke My 30-Year-Old Hatchet…And Fixed It Aboard a Sailboat #shorts #woodworking
I’ve had this hatchet since I was 12…I've repaired the handle at least a dozen times, and I'll probably repair it a dozen more times over the course of my lifetime. This time, I fixed it right here on the boat. Sometimes the tools you’ve carried th...
Spring Boat Projects Begin | Fixing Tools & Rebuilding Aboard Arabella
Winter is finally starting to loosen its grip in Newfoundland, and that means one thing—spring boat projects are underway aboard Arabella. This week, we shift gears from skiing and backcountry travel to life aboard the boat, tackling the kinds of projec...
10 Years Since We Built This Boat | What’s Next for Arabella
It’s been 10 years since we cut down the first tree and started building Arabella. Since then, this journey has taken us from the forest to the water—and now all the way to a frozen winter in Newfoundland. Along the way, there have been incredible hig...
A Bad Crash…Then Back to Ice Climbing in Newfoundland | Life Aboard Arabella
After a tough start to the season that left Ben injured and out of commission for a couple of weeks, we’re finally back—and back to adventure. This episode picks up with a return to the cabin, where local friends Rod and Alvin take us deeper into life...
Ice Travel Risk Explained (2/5): Probability vs Consequence ❄️ #shorts
Before crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry, we think about two things: Probability—how likely something is to happen Consequence—how bad it would be if it does. In this clip from our Baker’s Brook expedition in Newfoundland, Steve explains th...
Crossing Thin Ice on Skis (Here’s How We Manage the Risk) ❄️ #shorts
Crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry can be dangerous — but with the right systems, the risk can be managed. In this clip from our Baker’s Brook expedition in Newfoundland, Steve explains how we assess changing conditions while skiing across the ...
How We Safely Cross Thin Ice on Skis ❄️ #Backcountry #shorts
Crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry can be dangerous—but with the right systems, the risks can be managed. In this clip from our Baker’s Brook Pond expedition in Newfoundland, Steve explains how we reduce the chances of breaking through thin ice...
Crossing Thin Ice in Newfoundland | Baker’s Brook Recon & Frozen Boat Fixes
This week in Newfoundland, Steve and Carter finish their Baker’s Brook Pond recon with one more attempt to cross the ice and reach the big climbing terrain they came to scout. After backing off the previous day due to warming temperatures, they return wi...
Moose in the Snow…and 1,700′ Ice Cliffs ❄️🫎 #shorts #GrosMorne
We skied 8.5 km into the backcountry of Gros Morne National Park—and before we reached the fjord, we had a quiet encounter with a moose in the snowy woods. Then we rounded the corner and saw 1,700-foot ice cliffs towering above the frozen pond. Winter ...
Skiing Into 1,700-Foot Ice Walls in Gros Morne | Remote Newfoundland Ice Climbing
Use code ATAB6OFF for 6% off a Pioneer NA battery. https://bit.ly/3M6RBfl #bluetti #PioneerNA #WinterBackupPowerBLUETTI This week in Newfoundland, we head deep into Gros Morne National Park to scout what could be some of the biggest ice climbing routes w...
Breaking Harbor Ice & Skiing Deep Powder ❄️⚓️ #shorts #winter #boatlife
Winter in Newfoundland keeps us moving. We’re breaking 4-inch ice around our sailboat to relieve pressure on the dock lines—then heading straight into the backcountry for deep powder skiing. From frozen harbor maintenance to Canadian turns, this is w...
Frozen In, Deep Powder & an Emergency Flight Home | Winter Sailing in Newfoundland
Winter in Newfoundland keeps us busy. This week aboard Arabella, the harbor ice tightens around the boat and we’re forced to break up 4-inch ice to relieve pressure on the lines. After adjusting the bubbler and freeing the stern, we trade ice spuds for ...
Equipment Check, Our Ice Climbing Tools – BONUS EPISODE
A quick rundown of the climbing gear that Steve and Carter used on their most recent ice climbing adventures in Newfoundland. https://youtu.be/xLo4kUuuYKo
Our Sailboat Is Frozen Into the Harbor ❄️⚓️ #shorts #boats #winter
Winter has fully set in here in Newfoundland—and Arabella is surrounded by ice ❄️ When the harbor freezes, shifting ice sheets can grind against the hull with the tide. Here’s how we protect our liveaboard sailboat using a deicer (bubbler system)...
Ice Climbing Above the Ocean in Newfoundland | Living Aboard in a Frozen Harbor
Winter has fully set in around Arabella in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland—the harbor is freezing, ice sheets are moving with the tide, and keeping the boat safe becomes a daily task. This week we show how we protect a liveaboard sailboat in icy conditions usi...
These Snowflakes Look Like Cupcake Sprinkles ❄️🧁 #Shorts #Snowflakes #Newfoundland
We’ve never seen snowflakes like this—perfectly uniform crystals that seriously looked like cupcake sprinkles falling from the sky. ❄️🧁✨ Filmed during our winter backcountry trip in Newfoundland. Full episode is live now—subscribe for more ...
Winter Backcountry Ski Recon in Newfoundland ❄️⛷️🌊 #Shorts #Newfoundland #BackcountrySkiing
A quick glimpse of our winter recon mission in Newfoundland—hauling gear, testing our DIY pulk setup, and scouting coastal mountain terrain for bigger trips ahead. Full episode is live now on the channel - https://rebrand.ly/sr8xrq4 #shorts #WinterA...
Winter Camping & Backcountry Ski Recon in Newfoundland | Pulk Sleds, Snow, and Sea Cliffs
With the boat buttoned up for winter, it’s finally time to head into the mountains. In this episode, Steve, Robin, and Carter take the new DIY pulk sled bags into the backcountry for a winter camping and ski reconnaissance trip just north of Corner Brook...
Launching the Dinghy Through Ice in Newfoundland 🧊 | Boat Life Winter Mode
We launched the dinghy in an ice-filled harbor and paddled out toward something we couldn’t ignore. 🧊🚣♂️ Full episode is up now — https://youtu.be/Yy7uhX8-53g Subscribe for more boat life + winter adventures aboard Arabella. #Shorts #B...
Back to Arabella: Winter Ski Prep, DIY Gear, and the Day a Ski Sank the Boat
After a long holiday break back home in Massachusetts, Steve, Robin, and Akiva make the 1,100-mile journey back north to Arabella and winter life in Newfoundland. With big plans for backcountry skiing and ice climbing along the island’s northwest coast, ...
Back Aboard Arabella: Winter Adventure Prep in Newfoundland #WinterAdventure #Backcountry
We’re back aboard Arabella in Newfoundland and shifting straight into winter adventure prep — new skis, a DIY sled bag for hauling gear, and a first recon toward the Lewis Hills. Full episode is live now on the channel. Subscribe for the next backcount...
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