It's our second day at sea and, between sails adjustments, keeping watch, and our first Hydrovane wind vane test, there's a lot going on!
Drake and Éanna catch up and talk future plans, past trips, and...medical emergencies!?! Let's just say we learned th...
Cast off the lines, we're sailing to Spain! We have a tiny weather window, so we're making a run for it! The first day at sea can be rough as we all get used to being underway, especially when it's rolly. A bit of food, a bit of rest, and we'll soon get in...
He's back! Our friend and fantastic crew Éanna is joining us in Ireland to sail across the dreaded Bay of Biscay to Spain! He's got two weeks off of work which means we've got to get going. A schedule and sailing don't mix...have we made the right decisio...
Bird + Windex = A Bad Time. Is the sound of something crashing on the deck ever good? Our windex broke after a bird tried to use it as a landing pad which means it's time to go up the mast. I suppose that's one way to see the beautiful town of Dingle, Irel...
It's a blustery and rolly downwind sail on the west coast of Ireland, and between changing the sails, cooking dinner and a dental emergency...we're ready to get to Dingle!
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Big wind, big waves, and an unforgiving coast filled with razor sharp rocks makes for some hard sailing, but it's all part of the day when on the west coast of Ireland.
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It’s been over a year that we’ve been working on installing the Hydrovane, but the time has finally come to test it out. And what could be more a more perfect trial than a beautiful day sail on the west coast of Ireland.
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We take you through the whole process of installing the Hydrovane Wind Vane on our 42 foot sailboat, Paragon. Plus what do you do when an Orca wants to attack your boat? We're hoping our solution will work.
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After 3 years of dedicated masking, social distancing, and trying to be careful we were finally caught. At anchor. In Ireland. What to do when someone gets sick on a boat? What to do when both people aboard get sick?
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*Videos always commercial free on Patreon!* Our sailboat, Paragon, felt like a jet plane on this sail! She was surfing down waves at 8-10+ knots and it was a wild ride. Big watches, big waves, and big wind!
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**VIDEOS ALWAYS COMMERCIAL FREE ON PATREON** The time has come to say goodbye to a good friend and leave Scotland. We're pushing off for a 215 nautical mile sail to Ireland in blustery (!!!) conditions. Time to raise anchor. It's noisy. It's bumpy. But we...
****VIDEOS ALWAYS COMMERCIAL FREE ON PATREON!**** A stunning anchorage with easy access to land and good amenities...with no other boats! What is this hidden gem? We sailed to Loch Harport in The Isle of Skye and enjoyed a week in this beautiful anchorage...
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No cell, no wifi, no people...just our boat and a good friend. This is Loch Claidh in the Western Isles of Scotland. We tuck into this beautiful anchor...
Just off of the Western Isles of Scotland there is a tiny group of islands where, if the weather is just right, you can anchor in the most magical place surrounded by a million birds. The Shiant Isles, or The Shiants, have captured the imagination of so ma...
Have a question about a marina? We've got answers! How is the water pressure in the shower, how many washers and dryers are there, are there cleats or rings on the docks, and is there a shop nearby? We answer all this and more in this helpful video that gi...
A tiny yet spacious fridge/freezer that works with A/C and 12V AND fits within the limited space on our boat? Yes please! The Bodega Cooler has become a permanent addition that has greatly increased our ability for cold storage. It's a cool system (ha!) th...
Everyone has their own own way to sail offshore and deal with watches and food underway. Check out ours as we head for Kinlochbervie in the north of Scotland. Join our Patreon for early access to videos that are always Commercial Free!
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Pushing off from Faroe this time felt so different. Instead of the destination being our winter harbour in Stornoway, we are just starting this big adventure on our way to Morocco! So begins the journey...with a simple goodbye to a place we love. Hope you ...
Rocks off the bow, a massive fishing boat behind us, a huge tidal range and very little wiggle room. We couldn't leave, but could we stay? How we avoided a disaster by changing this one thing.
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Leitisvatn (or Sørvágsvatn) is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. It was used during World War II by the British army as a runway to land seaplanes. An optical illusion along the cliffs, at times, makes this lake appear as though it is suspended abo...
An extremely economical sewing awl that can fit on any boat and is robust enough to deal with whatever the cruising life has to throw at it? This is why the Speedy Stitcher is a must have on our boat!
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Once a year all eyes are on the town of Vestmanna as they prepare for the annual Boat Festival. Residents, friends, and family all gather for three days of music, food, and fun...and of course the boat parade! With some flying in from Denmark (and beyond!)...
A rugged trailer made specifically for bikes that folds to the size of my backpack AND fits perfectly on our sailboat? Yes please! Check out this video to see all the reasons we are in love with our Burley Travoy Folding Bike Trailer!
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It’s been a rolly sail to the Faroe Islands with both too much wind and not enough. Now we just need to make our way through the fog and 3-4 knots of current before we reach our destination. Here we come Vestmanna!
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