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Sailing Away From Bad Weather | Dominica to Grenada
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Sailing Away From Bad Weather | Dominica to Grenada

This week we sailed from Dominica to Grenada to escape the path of Tropical Storm Bret. Along the way, we encountered flocks of birds, pods of dolphins, and angry French fishermen… ——————————————————————— ...
Sailing Down Island in the Caribbean: Antigua, Guadalupe, Dominica
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Sailing Down Island in the Caribbean: Antigua, Guadalupe, Dominica

This week we continued our journey South for hurricane season! We left Antigua and had a sporty sail to Guadeloupe, where two birds tried to take up residence on Sabado. We continued down to Dominica, where we traded canned food for fresh local produce and...
Approaching Martinique by boat⛵️😍 #catamaran #sailing #boatlife #caribbean
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Approaching Martinique by boat⛵️😍 #catamaran #sailing #boatlife #caribbean

Our view while approaching our anchorage for the night in Martinique…😍 Another beautiful day of sailing in the Caribbean!
Exploring Antigua + Updated GALLEY TOUR!
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Exploring Antigua + Updated GALLEY TOUR!

This week we explore Antigua after a long, grueling sail there. We find a serene anchorage and explore the nearby caves. We also show you the changes we made to our galley when we upgraded to lithium batteries a few months ago: which appliances we chose/ho...
Sailing South in the Caribbean | Going Wherever the Wind Takes Us!
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Sailing South in the Caribbean | Going Wherever the Wind Takes Us!

They say a sailor’s plans are written in sand at low tide… After exploring the French side of Saint Martin, we decided to make a small hop South for a change of scenery. Unfortunately, we were forced to change our plans when we arrived at our origina...
Sailing South⛵️ #boatlife #catamaran #sailing #liveaboard
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Hunting down spare parts is incredibly easy here in Sint Maarten! #boatlife #catamaran #liveaboard
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Hunting down spare parts is incredibly easy here in Sint Maarten! #boatlife #catamaran #liveaboard

Today we found a spare part for our watermaker that has historically been difficult for us to find- no problem here in St. Maarten! This place is ideal for boat supplies.
The Challenges of Living at Sea: Engine Troubles and Bad Weather
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The Challenges of Living at Sea: Engine Troubles and Bad Weather

Join us as we experience the challenges of living aboard a sailing catamaran. This week we leave our mooring ball in the middle of the night and seek refuge in St. Thomas. We embrace the tranquility of rainy days and soak up the sun when it reappears. Then...
Sailing the Caribbean: A Friendly Turtle + Official Starlink Install!
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Sailing the Caribbean: A Friendly Turtle + Official Starlink Install!

We hope you enjoy this shorter video while we enjoy our time as newlyweds! ❤️ One last snorkel before our remaining guests departed turned into a turtle encounter for the books. This friendly turtle swam straight up to Holly repeatedly, posing for so...
Inside a Sailor’s Tool Bag: Must-Have Tools for Boat Maintenance
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Inside a Sailor’s Tool Bag: Must-Have Tools for Boat Maintenance

In this video, Ray takes you through his go-to tool bag. He discusses his favorite brands, what he thinks is worth splurging on, and what you can get away with having cheap versions of. As a liveaboard sailor with a background in engineering, these are the...
REALISTIC Day in the Life of Liveaboard Sailors Cruising the Caribbean
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REALISTIC Day in the Life of Liveaboard Sailors Cruising the Caribbean

Join us for a day living on our sailing catamaran, cruising the Caribbean! ⛵️ We wake up in a peaceful anchorage, go snorkeling, and take care of some general boat maintenance. Suddenly, a storm hits, but we weather it out despite being unprepared... W...
KiloVault HLX LiFePO4 Battery Teardown: An Inside Look at its Build and BMS
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KiloVault HLX LiFePO4 Battery Teardown: An Inside Look at its Build and BMS

This week we sailed from the BVI back to St. Thomas, USVI. We met up with our friends from STT Marine Services to tear down an old KiloVault HLX LiFePO4 battery. We were impressed with the build quality and BMS, especially in comparison to other popular br...
Island Hopping in the Caribbean: Sailing, Snorkeling and Relaxing with Friends
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Island Hopping in the Caribbean: Sailing, Snorkeling and Relaxing with Friends

Join us for a beautiful snorkel at the pier in Frederiksted, St. Croix, where Holly swam with turtles, spotted eagle rays, and hundreds of fish amongst diverse coral. After, we sail to Norman Island, BVI, where we meet up with friends to explore some caves...
Day in the Life of Liveaboard Sailors: Cleaning, Snorkelling, and Sailing!
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Day in the Life of Liveaboard Sailors: Cleaning, Snorkelling, and Sailing!

We started the week by catching up on chores in St. Thomas, a mundane but necessary task. Holly went for a swim/snorkel around the anchorage and saw some beautiful sea life. The arrival of a large cruise ship solidified our decision to head somewhere new, ...
Great sail from St. Thomas to St. Croix! #boatlife #catamaran #sailing
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Great sail from St. Thomas to St. Croix! #boatlife #catamaran #sailing

We sailed from St. Thomas to St. Croix today, in 15-20kn of wind. ⛵️ We had a fun trip, sailing on a beam reach the entire way, SOG 7-8kn! 🌊
BOAT LIFE in St. Thomas: Snorkeling Adventures and a Dinner Party with Friends!
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BOAT LIFE in St. Thomas: Snorkeling Adventures and a Dinner Party with Friends!

This week we revisited one of our favorite anchorages in St. Thomas, USVI! We met up with our friends, made some cocktails, and went for a fantastic snorkel (we saw a turtle, squid, spotted eagle ray, and a skillet growing coral! 😂). We closed out the n...
Our Floating Home is FINALLY READY! | Sailing From St. Maarten Back to USVI
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Our Floating Home is FINALLY READY! | Sailing From St. Maarten Back to USVI

This week Sabado went back in the water after being hauled out for maintenance in St. Maarten! Upon leaving the boat yard, we decided to take advantage of the wind and sail overnight back to the USVI. Are you considering getting boat work done in St. Maa...
The best part of an overnight sail…👌 #boatlife #catamaran #liveaboard #sailing #lagoon42
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Sailing to Paradise: Hauling our Boat for Maintenance in St. Maarten
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Sailing to Paradise: Hauling our Boat for Maintenance in St. Maarten

This week we left the USVI in light winds and calm seas. We motored through the night and arrived in St. Maarten before sunrise. We anchored for a day while we rested up, then hauled out at Bobby’s Megayard for our Lagoon 42’s 5 year insurance survey a...
Catamaran Lithium Battery Conversion Part 2 (KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 Batteries)
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Catamaran Lithium Battery Conversion Part 2 (KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 Batteries)

This week our lithium battery install and solar upgrade project finally came to a close. We left the dock and tested the new system for a few days on anchor before the STT Marine Services team came by to do a final check and chat about some of the unexpect...
Catamaran Lithium Battery Conversion Part 1 (KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 Batteries)
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Catamaran Lithium Battery Conversion Part 1 (KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 Batteries)

This week we began our lithium battery conversion on our 2017 Lagoon 42 sailing catamaran. We sat down with a professional and discussed the KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 batteries, the details of our design plan, and why the term “drop-in” oversimplifies the...
Lithium install + solar upgrade on our Lagoon 42 sailing catamaran! #boatlife #lithiumbattery #solar
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Lithium install + solar upgrade on our Lagoon 42 sailing catamaran! #boatlife #lithiumbattery #solar

Progress is being made on our KiloVault LiFePO4 battery install + solar upgrade today! Looking forward to completing this project… 🔋☀️⛵️
BOAT LIFE | Battery Issues & A Lost Dinghy
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BOAT LIFE | Battery Issues & A Lost Dinghy

This week we woke up to a message from our friends, their dinghy went missing! We spent the day driving around, searching. We attempted to salvage the day with a snorkel, but the poor visibility turned it into just a swim. The next day we ran our generator...
Making the Switch to LITHIUM BATTERIES! | KiloVault 3600 HLX+
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Making the Switch to LITHIUM BATTERIES! | KiloVault 3600 HLX+

This week we left the BVIs and motored back to the USVI to watch a concert in the ocean and pick up our new Lithium batteries! In this video, we discuss our decision-making process and plans for the installation of our KiloVault LiFePO4 batteries on our La...
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