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Tourists Behaving Badly? | Casting Off Ep 029
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Tourists Behaving Badly? | Casting Off Ep 029

Do sailing YouTubers need to think twice before filming the remote and secluded locations they visit and alerting the rest of the world to their existence? Is it ruining travel for the rest of us? And what about local communities? Is it right to put a spotlight on undeveloped places around the world...
Better Than Bali? Unspoilt GILI GEDE 🌴🩴| Travel Ep 345
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Better Than Bali? Unspoilt GILI GEDE 🌴🩴| Travel Ep 345

If you're looking for a remote but accessible place in Indonesia that's different from over-developed destinations like Bali or Gili Trawangan, then come to Gili Gede, aka "Secret Island". Update: Ferries are now running again between bali and gili gede: Thank you for watching...
Has Cruising Changed Us? 🤯 | Sailing Since 2006 | Podcast 028
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Has Cruising Changed Us? 🤯 | Sailing Since 2006 | Podcast 028

Yes, we've spent 17 years living on a sailboat and sailing the world! In this podcast we talk about how the cruising life has changed us, covering subjects like ego, control-freakery, patience, tolerance, materialism, forgiveness and fatalism. It's been a long learning curve! With heartf...
Sheltering From a Tropical Cyclone 🌩️🌀 | Sailing & Travel Ep 344
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Sheltering From a Tropical Cyclone 🌩️🌀 | Sailing & Travel Ep 344

A tropical cyclone developing off western Australia to the south of us, meant it was time to skedaddle. And what lay in front of us was a 30-mile passage through the Lombok Strait. Known for its unpredictable and fierce currents, this would be a chance to test all the systems we had replaced or repa...
10 Sailing Cock-Ups to Avoid! | 💥🤕🤭 Casting Off with Followtheboat 027
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10 Sailing Cock-Ups to Avoid! | 💥🤕🤭 Casting Off with Followtheboat 027

We all make mistakes on a sailboat, don't believe anyone who says they don't! This is our Top 10 cock-ups, with a little help from our viewers friends. If you're embarrassed about what you did and want to feel less of a fool, this is the place for you. Add your moment in the comments...
BOAT WORK: Schenker Watermaker 🌊 | Vinyl Wrapping a Sailboat | Ep 343
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BOAT WORK: Schenker Watermaker 🌊 | Vinyl Wrapping a Sailboat | Ep 343

Watermakers are an essential piece of kit for remote cruising, so we take good care of our Schenker Zen 30. In this boat work episode, Jamie takes us through how he replaces the membranes. But don't make the same mistake, he nearly lost a nipple in the process! Like most people, we get to know...
10 WORST JOBS on a SAILBOAT 🛠️💩 | Casting Off with Followtheboat  026
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10 WORST JOBS on a SAILBOAT 🛠️💩 | Casting Off with Followtheboat 026

Can you guess the worst job on a sailboat? There are as many 'worst jobs' as there are sailors, but one job stands head and shoulders above the rest. As long-term cruisers, we can affirm that life on a sailboat is an adventure. It can be a peaceful getaway, a thrilling ride, or a challeng...
BOAT WORK: NASTY and NICE 😳🥁 | Sailboat Maintenance Ep 342
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BOAT WORK: NASTY and NICE 😳🥁 | Sailboat Maintenance Ep 342

We learn about Liz's least favourite job in the boatyard, after Jamie discovers a nasty surprise lurking under the bed... If you enjoyed this video, let us know with SUPER THANKS! ☝️ 👉SUPPORT US on PATREON, FTBMates or the Rum Fund - 👉JOIN OUR SUPPORTERS & CARRY ON THE DISCUSSION ON DISCO...
Is Sail Southeast Asia Safe for Cruisers? 🐍🏴‍☠️🌀 | Podcast 025
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Is Sail Southeast Asia Safe for Cruisers? 🐍🏴‍☠️🌀 | Podcast 025

Sailing in Southeast Asia is as easy or as difficult as you make it. Like any part of the world, it is planning and preparation that keep you safe and happy on a sailboat. We believe it is no more dangerous or difficult than any other area, in fact we think it's often safer! In our latest VID...
What is that KNOCKING❓💥😵 |ENGINE Sailboat Maintenance Ep 341
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What is that KNOCKING❓💥😵 |ENGINE Sailboat Maintenance Ep 341

We had some big engine and mechanical problems to solve during our stay on the hard standing at Medana Bay Marina. The engine had been knocking for around 1000miles and had played havoc with Jamie's anxiety. Now we had the chance to confirm that problem and get it fixed. And that charging issue...
How to Maintain a Happy Relationship on a Sailboat ❤️😱 | Podcast 024
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How to Maintain a Happy Relationship on a Sailboat ❤️😱 | Podcast 024

Sailboats, like all tiny homes, look so inviting with their compact spaces and minimalist living. But how easy is it to live with your partner in such a confined area? After seventeen years together, we answer this question and lots of others in this week's podcast. 00:00 We Answer YOUR quest...
is Your Prop Slowing You Down? 🐌 | (Max-prop) Boat Maintenance Ep 340
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is Your Prop Slowing You Down? 🐌 | (Max-prop) Boat Maintenance Ep 340

Yes, it's boat maintenance time again! Did you know that fixed props are wrong for sailboats? We have serviced our feathering Max-Prop many times, but this was the first occasion in 17 years that we had it professionally tuned. And you won't believe what we discovered! If you enjoyed this...
Do You Drink Too Much? 🍸🍺 | Casting Off with Followtheboat  023
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Do You Drink Too Much? 🍸🍺 | Casting Off with Followtheboat 023

Do sailboat cruisers drink more than the rest of the population? In this podcast, we talk about why Jamie gave up the booze and how this has affected our lives afloat. Along with the positives, we reveal the negative side to no longer being a boozer. Do you enjoy a tipple, and would you ever conside...
Hauling Out Your Sailboat: A Cruiser’s Guide | Sailing Ep 339
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Hauling Out Your Sailboat: A Cruiser’s Guide | Sailing Ep 339

We've been hauling out our 33 year old sailboat, Esper, since 2004 (in south-east Asia since 2014) so we have plenty of experience. But with all that practice, and no matter how competent the yard, it's always somewhat nerve-racking. A sailboat is supposed to be in the water, isn't ...
Coping With Anxiety (on a sailboat) | Podcast 022
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Coping With Anxiety (on a sailboat) | Podcast 022

What happens if you're gripped by fear and anxiety on a small boat in the middle of nowhere, and there is no help coming? In this frank discussion, we cover what set off Jamie's anxiety, how we are coming to terms with it, and what it means for followtheboat. We talk through your comments ...
2500 Miles in 2 MINUTES | Malaysia to Indonesia on an OYSTER SAILBOAT | Sailing Ep 338
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2500 Miles in 2 MINUTES | Malaysia to Indonesia on an OYSTER SAILBOAT | Sailing Ep 338

This is it, we've reached The End. A few months and 2500 miles from Malaysia to Indonesia later, we arrived at our destination, Medana Bay It's been incredible, incomparable and, at times, impossible. Broken engine mounts, snapped deck fittings, dirty fuel, charging problems, snagged pro...
Sailing lullaby ⛵❤️🎵😴
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Sailing lullaby ⛵❤️🎵😴

If you enjoyed this and/or our other work, drop a quick "Thanks a lot" via SUPER THANKS! 🙏 Or send us a tip - PATREON | FTBMates | Rum Fund - Join our DISCORD community! - Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and ...
Can You Drink Rainwater? | Casting Off with Followtheboat  021
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Can You Drink Rainwater? | Casting Off with Followtheboat 021

Can you drink rainwater? Do YOU drink rainwater? Catching eain on our sailboat. Since we last spoke to you, we've sailed hundreds of miles to Lombok in Indonesia. It's been incredible, incomparable and, at times, impossible! But now we are slowing the pace a little and the REAL-TIME VIDEO ...
NIGHT SAILING! (Ep 337) #sailing #shorts #sailingaroundtheworld
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NIGHT SAILING! (Ep 337) #sailing #shorts #sailingaroundtheworld

If you enjoyed this short vid, let us know with SUPER THANKS! ☝️🙏 SUPPORT our work (Patreon/FTBMates/RumFund) - Join us on DISCORD! Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT. And don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie FTB MER...
Code Zero Sail Setup (What’s the Max Wind Speed?) | Sailing Ep 337
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Code Zero Sail Setup (What’s the Max Wind Speed?) | Sailing Ep 337

In the Flores Sea, we once again cranked up our code zero sail, aka 'The Kraken'! The conditions were perfect. In this video, we run through our setup and get to wondering about the maximum safe wind speed for a Code Zero? Do you have any code 0 wisdom to share? If you enjoyed this video,...
The Best Sailing Adventures… #sailing
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The Best Sailing Adventures… #sailing

Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT. And don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie If you enjoyed this short vid, let us know with SUPER THANKS! ☝️🙏 SUPPORT our work (Patreon/FTBMates/RumFund) - Join us on DISCORD! FTB MER...
WOW! We can’t get away from them! #travelphotography #streetphotography #shorts
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How would YOU react? #streetphotography #travelphotography #shorts
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Meeting the locals | Street Photography | Sailing Ep 336 [4K]
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Meeting the locals | Street Photography | Sailing Ep 336 [4K]

Cruising by sailboat is exhilarating, but absorbing new cultures and meeting new people is the real adventure. To make someone smile when you don't speak each other's language is the icing on the cake. It's the REAL reason we are sailing around the world. The adventure might start in...
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