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Our sailboat gets a lick of paint, and she comes up ver...
The painters work their magic on the topsides where they repainted the damaged bow. It's all good, and you can't see the join!
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As the haul-out travel lift came lumbering towards us, it was a lesson in hope, guts and teamwork. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
The rain and wind howled round the yard, swinging our shiny dodger from the haul-o...
$10,000 to re-rig our boat?! The rigging's ten years old, so our insurers insist we change it. But what do the professional riggers think? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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What do you do when you find a cobra in your workshop? Our rigger isn't phased about it... watch till the end! Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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Moving a sailboat in a gale, is it dangerous? Jamie and Millie didn't feel safe as Esper swung around in her cradle. Sometimes life on the hard is hard!
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Sometimes life smiles on you even as it's throws a curveball. And for the first time on this sailing channel Jamie was lost for words...
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If your boat gets knocked down by a 30ft wave in a hurricane, what happens below decks, and how can you prepare for it? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://goo.gl/CxeBQ8
We're busy fitting bolts, hoses and more bilge pumps inside our sailboat in a...
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Seacocks working? No. Diesel leak sorted? No. Dodger finished? No. Now we're back on the hard. OH NO! Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
So Jamie checked the seacocks, right? Yeah, but one decided to fail while w...
Announcing the WINNER of Caption Competition #2! And we reveal NEW Caption Competition #4! Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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No-one was really sure they knew what they were doing. Including the canvas guys. Can Ton come to the rescue? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
We finally show you how we sorted out that diesel leak!
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Ever wondered how to inspect your rigging? We share tips from our rigger. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
Trained by Des Kearns (one of Australia's greats), Jai looks at SY Esper's rigging inspection report, and ...
Millie goes missing. The seacock installation defeats Jamie. And we need your help on the solar panel installation. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
Staying in a room in the marina while the boat work goes on means...
We went shopping with American McGee and discovered a few things about seacocks. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
Bronze v plastic? Groco v Marelon? Is DZR ever OK? Why don't our seacocks fit our skin fittings? What...
What is a Dogger? A Cromarty? And would a German Bight mean Rockall to you? Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
We're in the UK where we discover the importance of Suffolk's role in maritime history. We demystify th...
▶ What makes a good liveaboard cruiser boat? We share our secrets to successful boat living. LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for more HERE: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
We compare 4 boats as potential liveaboard cruising boats. If you were going...
▶ TRACK ONE of FTB's Chillout Music Playlist, featuring mellow tunes from our video soundtracks. SUBSCRIBE for new tracks as we upload them: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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▶ The dodger is finished! Now it's just a 2500 mile test sail! LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for more HERE: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
All the hard work is finished, now we're just waiting for the canvas to be fitted, then we're off. There a...
▶ We're in the water, and it feels GREAT!!!
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As we upgrade our sailboat safety kit for the long passage ahead, we decided it would be a good idea to test our liferaft. So on a broi...
▶ How to choose a liferaft and improve your chances of survival. We talk to an air-sea rescue helicopter pilot. LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for updates: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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▶ TRACK THREE of FTB's Chillout Music Playlist, featuring mellow tunes from our video soundtracks. SUBSCRIBE for new tracks as we upload them: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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After a few days of peaceful, sometimes windlass sailing we headed south towards lightning storms. 👉 Check out THE SECRET LINK BELOW for your chance to win a trip on board sailing vessel Esper with us!
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▶ TRACK FOUR of FTB's Chillout Music Playlist, featuring mellow tunes from our video soundtracks. SUBSCRIBE for new tracks as we upload them: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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▶ TRACK FIVE of FTB's Chillout Music Playlist, featuring mellow tunes from our video soundtracks. SUBSCRIBE for new tracks as we upload them: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
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