What is it like living on a boat? What about the day to day tasks and chores like shopping, boat maintenance, filling with water and diesel.
With Liz now back on board we prepare SV Esper for our journey south through the Malacca Strait and attempt to fi...
With growing success, are sailing channels becoming too corporate? Do too many sailing YouTube channels sell us a false dream? In other words, are sailing channels fake?
Social media is full of opinions on whether sailing channels are 'real' or not. Are ...
WHEN?
Tuesday 22 Aug 2017 14:00 UTC
These are some local times:
Los Angeles 07:00
New York 10:00
London 15:00
Malaysia 22:00
Canberra Midnight
WHERE?
Right here on our YouTube channel
HOW?
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What are the ups and downs of living on a boat? Is it all bikinis and beaches or does the boat maintenance dominate life afloat?
This broadcast is specifically about the Pros and Cons of Being A Liveaboard and will be structured around the following topi...
Stuck in the busiest shipping lane in the world with a broken engine and no wind. At night.
The bad news?
The northerly wind which had been forecast never came, so we motor-sailed for most of the day.
The good news?
The huge southerly winds of the pre...
We're excited to announce our second ive-stream! Please come and join in, and leave a question on our theme in the comments below.
Monday 28th August
KL: 6am
Perth: 6am
Sydney: 8am
Sunday 27th August
LA: 3pm
New York: 6pm
London: 11pm
THEME:
What make...
What is the perfect dinghy? We're going to be basing this discussion around the following topics listed below.
1) INFLATABLE OR HARD
2) PORTABILITY
3) STRENGTH
4) PROPULSION
5) THEFT
6) ACCESSORIES
Sunday 27th 10pm UTC
These are some local times:
...
After the engine died in the middle of the Malacca Straits in the middle of the night, we managed to get it fixed. But how? What happened, exactly? Was it an oil pressure problem or was it something else?
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If you e...
Just a little experiment so don't expect too much, the connection isn't great out here in the South China Sea! A little taster of Esper on a broad reach approaching Tioman, Malaysia.
We visit UNESCO-listed old Melaka town before preparing SY Esper for the Malacca Strait.
There are still traces of its earlier grandeur to be found in the ancient alleyways and buildings of Melaka, and in this quick tour we offer a glimpse of life in the ...
Day 1. Without Liz. Jamie has lots of work to do before starting his solo sailing adventure: a dinghy to stow, a dinghy to sell and a dinghy to buy. With all essential jobs finished, he sets off towards Phi Phi Ley on a perfect sunny day, but the wind and ...
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We're making passage to the Anambas Islands in the South China Seas and will be there for the rest of September and into October. This means we will pretty much be off-grid for a month.
To ensur...
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We leave for the Anambas Islands! This is a live recording of us weighing anchor from Tioman. If you like what we do then do please consider supporting us, it really does help and allows us to do...
Storms and night sailing in the world's busiest shipping lane gets the adrenaline going in this week's video. And entering the anchorage through a criss-cross of channels and wall-to-wall ships at anchor really kept us on our toes!
In this episode, we mak...
CATS V MONOS
Which is best for cruising liveaboards? Is there an answer? Are we trying to compare chocolate and chips? Or cats and dogs?
In this Q&A we try to give the pros and cons of each. But do we change our minds, and what will we decide is the b...
Nine days after the USS John S McCain was holed by a tanker, we tackled the Singapore Strait. The military and coast-guard presence in all sections was full on.
At one point we were politely told to move over, but other ships received far more severe rep...
What's it like living on a sailboat, in a space 13m x 4m? SY Esper has been our home for more than 10 years! It's amazing how much you can pack into a liveaboard sailboat and still have plenty of room to live comfortably.
If liveaboard sailing is what you...
With the worst part of the Singapore Strait behind us, we still had to navigate the rest of the shipping lanes to relative safety on the eastern side of the Malaysian peninsula. We opted to try our luck closer to shore and weave through the hazards, keepin...
Where do you put your trash? Should you burn rubbish? Is it OK to dump garbage in the sea?
In this episode, we try to respond to the comments on our video, "HOW TO LIVE LIKE ROBINSON CRUSOE! Ep 66:
http://bit.ly/vlog066
We tackle this question from all s...
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Heading into the South China Sea, we discover tiny and remote, desert islands, fringed in coral. Terns flocking around the rocks, sea eagles soaring overhead and colourful reef fish swimming in t...
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Sailing life in the remote island paradise of Anambas! After more than a month offline we continue our sailing story here on followtheboat. It's a cracking one too: perfect reefs, clear waters, d...
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Our sailing story has taken us to this Indonesian community, living in wooden stilted houses over sand and coral. Could this be the perfect way to live?
We get to know the people of Anambas in t...
Our first snorkel in the Anambas reveals reefs teeming with life. We sight rays, numerous reef fish and some thriving coral.
Meanwhile, on Friday in Jemaja we join the locals on the beach for fresh coconuts and locally-caught fish. But we still haven't ch...
Was this the worst night ever on our sailboat? Well folks, the followtheboat crew has NEVER experienced such an uncomfortable night sleeping on a sailboat! This episode also contains some sailing, stormy weather, naughty local boys and the funniest welcome...
This is what sailing around the world is all about, right? Sailing to Indonesia for the pristine, white, sandy beaches, coral reefs and tropical fish, and to anchor in blue lagoons, azure seas and crystal clear water. This is what it means to be in a livea...
Looking for a sailing t-shirt for Christmas? Fancy a followtheboat t-shirt? Or a gorgeous followtheboat mug? Then you need to check out our shop. We're giving you a promotional offer for ALL our t-shirts (and everything else in the shop!) over the festive ...
Thinking of buying a sailing book for a friend or yourself this #Christmas? Need some ideas for #holidayswag? While you're doing your #holidayshopping look out for books for sailors and inspirational cruising and cook books. Here's our top 12 books for you...
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We are going live for a pre-Christmas broadcast on Sunday 10th December (or Monday 11th, depending on where you live!) for a followtheboat live chat! It's been a while since we were able to offer...
This is where the Anambas sailing adventure relaxes into dreamy cruiser sailboat living... being alone in paradise...
Tropical island paradise? ☑
Sharks? ☑
Turtles? ☑
Healthy coral? ☑
Operculum? ☑
Brilliant reef fish? ☑
Nothing but the soun...
Followtheboat live! This was a followtheboat livestream, broadcast on the 10th Dec, 2017. If you're watching this retrospectively we have put time stamps to all the questions below, arranged in groups. In this live broadcast we answer all kinds of question...
Alone in paradise, but trying to anchor in deep water, between acres of rocks, reefs and coral bommies is no joking matter. We weren't going to be beaten because this was the most impressive place we'd found yet in the deserted island group. Tired and fed ...
SIX STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL ANCHORING. How to anchor? What anchor should I choose? Is there a best anchor?
In "How to anchor a sailboat" we take you through the six steps to anchor properly. This anchoring guide is for beginners and those wishing to gain con...
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Sailing and anchoring in squalls can get chilly, and what better way to warm up than with a tot of whisky? And washed down with some freshly stuffed squid... 🦑 While Liz is drinking whisky, Ja...
Do you dream of living on a boat? In this how-to video about living on a sailboat and becoming a full-time liveaboard cruiser, we answer many of the questions we are regularly asked, including how much does it cost to be a liveaboard, and what should my mo...
If you were going to live on a boat, what boat should you buy? What is the perfect boat?
We answer your questions about buying a boat, and let you in on the secrets of what makes a good cruising boat. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE for more sailing videos: https://ftb...
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This is your chance to tell us WHERE TO GO NEXT! Watch the episode to find out how...We spent some time with a bunch of friendly fishermen in the Anambas, where we discovered among their catch, a...
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