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Wolfe Island Ferry.   Anchoring Issues!  Wind/Weeds cause every boat to drag.
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Wolfe Island Ferry. Anchoring Issues! Wind/Weeds cause every boat to drag.
Ep129. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we head to Kingston and take the Free Wolfe Island Ferry across to explore the island by using our Folding Bikes. Then I sailed into the 1000 Islands, to Brakey Bay, on a friends boat and the combination of hi...
Boldt Castle.  Breathtaking Crown Jewel of the 1000 Islands. (in 4K)
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Boldt Castle. Breathtaking Crown Jewel of the 1000 Islands. (in 4K)
Ep130. We motor 4 hrs down the St Lawrence River through the 1000 Islands to explore Boldt Castle. This is the Breathtaking Crown Jewel of the 1000 Islands. This Castle is just baffling at it's size and Opulence. George Boldt and his family were very ...
2018 Sailing Season has started.  New Cruising Off Duty Intro.  What do you think?
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2018 Sailing Season has started. New Cruising Off Duty Intro. What do you think?
The 2018 Sailing Season has begun. This is the new Cruising Off Duty Branded Intro. Since it will be played before most episodes, it has to be short, but I think it gives the Mantra of the Channel. Which is: You don't need to sail far and wide to see ...
🔴Live Episode: Exciting plans for 2018 sailing season and Q&A. 7pm EST.
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🔴Live Episode: Exciting plans for 2018 sailing season and Q&A. 7pm EST.
In this Live Episode of Cruising Off Duty we are going to tell you about the exciting changes and sailing plans for this 2018 sailing season. We will also answer any questions from the viewers at the end. If you want to send in some questions ahead of ti...
Visiting Beautiful Clayton NY by Sailboat.  How they overcame the record flooding.
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Visiting Beautiful Clayton NY by Sailboat. How they overcame the record flooding.
Ep131. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we sail to Clayton NY, which is a beautiful little town on the shores of the St Lawrence river, in the 1000 Islands area. Last year there was record flood levels that decimated many towns along the waterfront. ...
Want to know where we are headed before we go?  Follow us on Facebook
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Want to know where we are headed before we go? Follow us on Facebook
This is a typical "Heads up" Video we post on Facebook. So if you want to know where we will be in the future, follow (or Like) Cruising Off Duty on Facebook. www.Facebook.com/CruisingOffDuty This weekend we are heading to Alexandria Bay and meeting wit...
The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton NY.   Going Fast In A 1930s Powerboat.
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The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton NY. Going Fast In A 1930s Powerboat.
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we continue our weekend in Clayton NY by visiting the Antique Boat Museum. We tour the houseboat the George Boldt lived in while overseeing the construction of his Castle on Heart Island in 1903 and we get to go fast ...
Sailing to Alexandria Bay.  Boldt Castle.  Who pays the $Millions for restoration.
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Sailing to Alexandria Bay. Boldt Castle. Who pays the $Millions for restoration.
Ep133. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we take our Sailboat 5 hours down the St Lawrence River to Alexandria Bay where we get a guided tour of Boldt Castle with the man in charge of restoration efforts, Brian Salisbury. Brian has been working for 2...
Alexandria Bay.  How Quick actions saved the town from record flooding.
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Alexandria Bay. How Quick actions saved the town from record flooding.
Ep134. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we take our Sailboat 5 hours down the St Lawrence River to Alexandria Bay. We meet with a local businessman who, through quick actions, saved the town from being decimated by last years flooding. Alexandria B...
Alone on your boat for days?  My ways to never feel lonely.
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Alone on your boat for days? My ways to never feel lonely.
Because I work shift work and because I get way more vacation time than my wife, I tend to be on my boat alone, a lot. But I never feel lonely. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, I will show you how I spend so much time 2 hrs from home on my boat, but...
Editing with an iMac Pro on a Sailboat?  Do I have enough solar power for that?  New COD App!  Ep136
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Editing with an iMac Pro on a Sailboat? Do I have enough solar power for that? New COD App! Ep136
I spend a lot of time editing the Cruising Off Duty episodes, but when I got my iMac Pro it helped speed up a really long process. Often I spend 8+ hrs editing each episode. If a faster computer could shave off an hour or 2 off each project and took down...
Sailing Solo.  What to consider when alone.  Weather and wind rarely match forecast.  Ep137
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Sailing Solo. What to consider when alone. Weather and wind rarely match forecast. Ep137
Since I work shift work and because I get way more vacation time than my wife, I tend to be on my boat alone, a lot. What I do differently when I know I am going to be out sailing alone. #1) Be extra vigilant to check your engine and boat rigging over ...
Sailing Solo.  Fighting the wind and current.  Close Hauled all the way home. Ep138
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Sailing Solo. Fighting the wind and current. Close Hauled all the way home. Ep138
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, I am sailing solo back to my home port in Kingston. I will show you what it takes to sail solo when the direction you need to go is dead into the wind. This requires you to sail "close hauled" (as close as your boat ...
Sights of Sailing On Canada Day.  Kingston, Ontario.  Ep139
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Sights of Sailing On Canada Day. Kingston, Ontario. Ep139
This is the sights we captured as we sailed around near Kingston Ontario on Lake Ontario right at the mouth of the St Lawrence River. This is where you start to see the many islands that make up the 1000 Island area. It is just a beautiful area to have a...
Sailing the 1000 Islands to a white sand beach.  Potter’s Beach on Grindstone Island. Ep140
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Sailing the 1000 Islands to a white sand beach. Potter’s Beach on Grindstone Island. Ep140
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we will be sailing through the 100 Islands area of the St Lawrence River to the white sand beaches of Potter's Beach on Grindstone Island. We get a get a surprise morning wake up knock by the US Customs and Border pat...
Fireworks at Clayton NY.  Police stop us and other Fiascos.  Ep141
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Fireworks at Clayton NY. Police stop us and other Fiascos. Ep141
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we will be sailing through the 100 Islands area of the St Lawrence River from Potter's Beach to Clayton to watch the Independence Day fireworks. We tried to Dinghy to Clayton to party and watch the fireworks from the ...
Windy, Wet and Wild Ride, Sailing Across Lake Ontario to Sackets Harbor.  Ep142
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Windy, Wet and Wild Ride, Sailing Across Lake Ontario to Sackets Harbor. Ep142
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we will be sailing out of Kingston and the relatively protected waters of the 1000 Islands, into Lake Ontario to cross to Sackets Harbor. In 26 Knots of wind, Lake Ontario can have quite the choppy conditions and it m...
Sailing Instructor tries to teach Janice to Sail, without me.  +SUP Course. Sackets Harbor.  Ep143
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Sailing Instructor tries to teach Janice to Sail, without me. +SUP Course. Sackets Harbor. Ep143
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we take an intro to SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) Course and also we get Janice some Sail training by someone that is not her husband (Me). It is probably best to have someone you are not married to giving you lessons. ...
Seasickness Strikes.   Why we both need to be able to sail alone. Ep144
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Seasickness Strikes. Why we both need to be able to sail alone. Ep144
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we sail 5+ hours across Lake Ontario from Sackets Harbor back toward Kingston. Seasickness takes out Janice for the duration. This was not a problem because I am used to sailing alone. But, what if it had been me t...
Sailing to Cape Vincent NY to take in the French Festival and Fireworks.  Ep145.
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Sailing to Cape Vincent NY to take in the French Festival and Fireworks. Ep145.
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we sail to Cape Vincent to check out their French Festival. It turns out this town in NY State actually petitioned to allow Napoleon Bonepart to live in their town when he was exiled from France. For some reason, Ca...
Why we love having a sailboat vs a cottage.  Our “Floating Cottage” moves.  Ep146.
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Why we love having a sailboat vs a cottage. Our “Floating Cottage” moves. Ep146.
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we show you why we think having a cruising sailboat is a better option than a cottage. #1) We show you how you can never get bored of your view as your sailboat can move to multiple anchorages in one day. No more n...
Mavic 2 Pro vs Mavic Pro drone.  Worth the upgrade? Hasselblad Camera and improved Object Tracking.
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Mavic 2 Pro vs Mavic Pro drone. Worth the upgrade? Hasselblad Camera and improved Object Tracking.
I bought a new drone, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, to replace my Mavic Pro in hopes of getting even more stunning 4K footage. The 3 big selling features on this new Mavic 2 Pro is the Hasselblad Camera with a 1" sensor and the Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance s...
Can the Mavic 2 Pro track you and fly around inside your house?
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Can the Mavic 2 Pro track you and fly around inside your house?
The burning question. With the Omnidirectional sensors on every side, can the Mavic 2 Pro use its object tracking capabilities and it AI to fly autonomously inside your house? This video will answer that. If you are interested in buying the Mavic 2 Pro,...
Mavic 2 Pro crashes trying to object track me through a forest.  Learning Lesson. Ep149
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Mavic 2 Pro crashes trying to object track me through a forest. Learning Lesson. Ep149
I had my Mavic 2 Pro drone object track and attempt to follow me while walking through a dense forest path. It did well at first but did crash. So from this, I can tell you want the Mavic 2 Pro can see and avoid and what it can not. Hopefully, you enjoy...
Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro. What we like and don’t like about M2P after 1 month. Ep150
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Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro. What we like and don’t like about M2P after 1 month. Ep150
In this episode, I meet with another Ottawa Youtuber, Captain Drone, and we compare the Mavic 2 Pro to the Phantom 4 Pro. We discuss what we like and what we wish was improved in future firmware updates of the new Mavic 2 Pro. You can find Captain Drone'...
🔴 Live Show. Annapolis Sailboat Show.  What we plan to film and do at the show.
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🔴 Live Show. Annapolis Sailboat Show. What we plan to film and do at the show.
In this Live episode we tell you about our plans for this weekend when we will be at the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
Mavic 2 Pro on trip to Annapolis Sailboat Show 2018.  Best 4K Cinematic Settings. ND filters. Ep151
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Mavic 2 Pro on trip to Annapolis Sailboat Show 2018. Best 4K Cinematic Settings. ND filters. Ep151
In this episode, we take our yearly road trip to the Annapolis Sailboat Show to check out and review all the Catamarans and this your I took my Mavic 2 Pro drone along to get footage along the way and at the show. I will show you what settings I use and...
Annapolis Sailboat Show 2018 Overview.  What to expect. Lots of Catamaran reviews.
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Annapolis Sailboat Show 2018 Overview. What to expect. Lots of Catamaran reviews.
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we are taking you on an overview tour of the Annapolis Sailboat Show. If you are interested in getting new gear for your boat, then this is the place to come. Also, it is one of the largest in-water sailboat shows in...
Knysna 500 Catamaran Review.  Would it be a good live-aboard circumnavigation sailboat.  Ep153
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Knysna 500 Catamaran Review. Would it be a good live-aboard circumnavigation sailboat. Ep153
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we are at the Annapolis Sailboat Show checking out the Catamarans to see what we think would suit us as a for a full-time live-aboard catamaran for when we sail full-time as we circumnavigate the globe. This episode w...
Lagoon 380 Review.  Perfect “Tiny Home” on the water?  Best Budget Cat or Too Small for Live-aboard?
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Lagoon 380 Review. Perfect “Tiny Home” on the water? Best Budget Cat or Too Small for Live-aboard?
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we are at the Annapolis Sailboat Show checking out the Catamarans to see what we think would suit us as a for a full-time live-aboard catamaran for when we sail full-time as we circumnavigate the globe. This episode w...
Lagoon 40 Review.  New 2019 Model.  Big enough to be a comfortable live-aboard boat?   Ep155
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Lagoon 40 Review. New 2019 Model. Big enough to be a comfortable live-aboard boat? Ep155
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we are at the Annapolis Sailboat Show checking out the Catamarans to see what we think would suit us as a for a full-time live-aboard catamaran for when we sail full-time as we circumnavigate the globe. This episode w...
Lagoon 42.  This is a contender for our next boat.  A full-time live-aboard Catamaran. Ep156.
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Lagoon 42. This is a contender for our next boat. A full-time live-aboard Catamaran. Ep156.
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we continue our series where we are checking out the Catamaran at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to see what we think would suit us as a for a live-aboard catamaran for when we sail full-time as we circumnavigate the glob...
Lagoon 450 Review. Is this still our favourite production Catamaran?  Perfect Live-Aboard Size.
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Lagoon 450 Review. Is this still our favourite production Catamaran? Perfect Live-Aboard Size.
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we continue our series where we are checking out the Catamarans at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to see what we think would suit us as a for a live-aboard catamaran for when we sail full-time as we circumnavigate the glo...
Lagoon 50 Review.  Perfect Catamaran for Crewed Charter.  Too Big for just a couple to handle?
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Lagoon 50 Review. Perfect Catamaran for Crewed Charter. Too Big for just a couple to handle?
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we continue our series where we are checking out the Catamarans at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to see what we think would suit us as a full-time live-aboard catamaran as we circumnavigate the globe. This episode we co...
What we are looking for in a Live-aboard Catamaran.  Is a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 it?
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What we are looking for in a Live-aboard Catamaran. Is a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 it?
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we continue our series where we are checking out the Catamarans at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to see what we think would suit us as a full-time live-aboard catamaran as we circumnavigate the globe. This episode we co...
Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42.  Perfect size Catamaran for a full-time live-aboard couple? Our Review.
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Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42. Perfect size Catamaran for a full-time live-aboard couple? Our Review.
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we continue our series where we are checking out the Catamarans at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to see what we think would suit us as a full-time live-aboard catamaran as we circumnavigate the globe. This episode we co...

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