Maine by Sail and Oar | Ep. 316
This week we continue our trek down east along the Maine coast. Summer breezes are sometimes so light as to oblige me to get to work with the sculling oar, and at other times, well, the sailing is near perfect. Set that against the backdrop of the bold, rocky coast of Maine whose beauty has few equals anywhere in the world, and I hold that this is the video to you into the proper state of mind to take on 2026. Happy New Year everyone!
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This week we continue our trek down east along the Maine coast. Summer breezes are sometimes so light as to oblige me to get to work with the sculling oar, and at other times, well, the sailing is near perfect. Set that against the backdrop of the bold, rocky coast of Maine whose beauty has few equals anywhere in the world, and I hold that this is the video to you into the proper state of mind to take on 2026. Happy New Year everyone!
SUPPORT HOW TO SAIL OCEANS ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/user?u=12372934
HOW TO SAIL OCEANS ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1981134
HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans
DONATE: https://www.paypal.me/KevinBoothby
WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysailing.com
MUSIC: Fields of Gold (Sting) -- Kevin's No-Copyright Covers
Just Now -- Kevin Boothby
VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: https://soundcloud.com/user-177118317
CAMERAS:
Canon EOS 60D with EF 24-105mm L IS zoom lens
Go Pro Hero 9 Black
Go Pro Hero 12 Black
DRONE:
DJI Phantom 3 Professional
THE BOAT: Design: Gilmer 31; LOD 31', LWL 25', Beam 9.5', Draft 4.5', Displ. 13,600lbs
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Maine by Sail and Oar | Ep. 316
This week we continue our trek down east along the Maine coast. Summer breezes are sometimes so light as to oblige me to get to work with the sculling oar, and at other times, well, the sailing is near perfect. Set that against the backdrop of the bold, ...
If at first you fail, try again | Ep. 315
Merry Christmas everyone! In this episode I arrive in Maine. It's midsummer, warm and pleasant. After reprovisioning in Brunswick, I begin my downeast meander with a short trip to the Basin, on the New Meadows river. However, conditions are less than i...
Passage to Maine | Ep. 314
You've heard the joke: if you don't like the weather in New England, wait an hour. This year's passage to Maine accorded with the rule. From light airs to near gale force gusts, from blue skies to fog so thick I could barely see past the bow, from roar...
The Ancient Enemy | Ep. 313
I'm back in familiar New England waters. Following a provisioning run, I set off for a short sail from Vineyard Haven to Tarpaulin Cove. The sailing weather is near perfect, although there are thunderstorms in the forecast. Well those thunderstorms arr...
The Summer Variety Show | Ep. 312
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A Hiccup | Ep. 311
Northbound toward cooler New England climes. Fresh from the boatyard, the boat is in top nick and the weather forecast is good. But the roller furling is new, and new equipment will often have hiccups. A faulty Kotter pin causes quite the cascade of fai...
Too Hot for a Yank | Ep. 310
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The Great Nau-dini? | Ep. 309
Entering and exiting constricted waterways by sail and oar can certainly be challenging at times. But then an already small anchorage can get even smaller when other boats decide to anchor there as well. At times I feel like a nautical Houdini (Nau-dini...
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Painting topsides, assembling roller furling unit, and other tasks | Ep. 306
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Light winds, narrow channels, strong currents, no engine … | Ep. 303
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Gentle on my Anemometer | Ep. 302
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The American Inquisition | Ep. 301
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