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We're in the UK where we discover the importance of Suffolk's role in maritime history. We demystify th...
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...
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...
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 ...
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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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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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...
We asked anyone with experience of sailing in a hurricane or typhoon to let us know what happened. Subscribe for more sailing videos: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe
Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - you get a name-check!
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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...
Announcing the WINNER of Caption Competition #1! And NEW Caption Competion #3...
CAPTION COMPETITION #3 FINISHES MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST! FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE THE IMAGE:...
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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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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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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
We filmed most of this week's episode when Liz was away in the UK, so ...
$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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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...
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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At last we ca...
We found a bargain Fortress anchor and couldn't resist it. What spare anchor do you have or would you choose?
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Our sailboat gets a lick of paint, and she comes up ver...
Would you buy an old boat and do it up? We would, and we think we've found a good one for sale right here in the marina...what do you think?
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Yes, we have taken YOUR advice and we are retro-fitting a raincatcher onto the dodger roof.
The mini refit continues at Krabi Boat Lagoon Marina, with Ton back working on the rain catcher design. There is a lot to do before we will be ready to make the Pa...
A one-minute experiment in 4K - make sure you view in full 4K mode for all the glorious detail! Would love to hear from anyone with a 4K TV or projector...
For the geeks: Shot in v-log and colour graded using the Ground Control LUT and saturation dialled...
"You can have all the money in the world, but the half-wit that designed that monstrosity should go back to school and learn naval architecture. 'Carbuncle' is too good for that piece of crap, it wouldn’t even make a decent reef..."
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Finally, the time has come for us to haul out. But man oh man, was it a hot day!
The hard-standing at Krabi Boat Lagoon is immaculate, comfortable and spacious. And ever mindful of his partner's needs, Jamie was clever enough to find us a place not too f...
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