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Land Ho!–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 5
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Land Ho!–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 5

The Trade Winds finally show up, but are short lived. I blow out my medium air yankee trying to drive the boat faster, trying to reach our destination before the winds veer southeasterly and die away ... Music: 06:18--La Di Da Land--Kevin Boothby
  • Dec 31, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:14
And a star to steer her by–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 4b
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And a star to steer her by–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 4b

We finish up our talk on the theory behind celestial navigation, then get into computing a running sun fix using the Celesticomp pocket computer. As a conclusion I offer my opinions on celestial navigation in a GPS world. Feel free to comment back with your opinions on this!
  • Dec 25, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:56
And a star to steer her by–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 4a
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And a star to steer her by–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 4a

Intended as a brief tutorial on celestial navigation which quickly grew into a two-part series--such is the complexity of the subject. In this vid I talk about sextants, how they work, and get into shooting the sun. Then I talk about the basic mathematical principles underlying celestial navigatio...
  • Dec 25, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:05
Of Storms and Calms–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 3
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Of Storms and Calms–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part 3

The cold front passes over us on Sunday night, November 19, but then stalls just south of us and lifts back as a warm front. This results in three more days of near gale conditions. My main bilge pump fails forcing me to bail with a smaller pump and a bucket. The rough weather is followed by seve...
  • Dec 18, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:58
Racing the Weather–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part Two
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Racing the Weather–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part Two

We finally weigh anchor and put to sea! Two days later we have crossed the Gulf Stream. During a calm spell I talk about reefing headsails. While most of you probably opt for a roller furling genoa, many still use a hank-on staysail for heavy weather. By installing reef points you can greatly in...
  • Dec 12, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:27
When to jump? Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part One
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When to jump? Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part One

Finding a weather window for a direct passage to the Caribbean from the US East Coast is often tricky, and avoiding bad weather is not always possible for a boat that does less than 150 miles per day, but we will do our best. I also talk about my oil navigation lights which I still keep in service ...
  • Nov 13, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:48
Sailing overnight down the Bay, sculling into the slip
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Sailing overnight down the Bay, sculling into the slip

A vlog entry on sailing south down the Chesapeake Bay; installing a cheap (and easy) chart plotter; negotiating another narrow harbor entrance under sail, and moving the boat into the travel lift slip with sail and oar.
  • Oct 12, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:28
How to Climb the Mast by Yourself
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How to Climb the Mast by Yourself

What do you do when you are miles from home and help and need to climb the mast on your boat? And what if you are alone? In this vid I show you two methods I have used for climbing the mast alone.
  • Sep 23, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:16
Think Like a Chess Player (Sailing Without an Engine, Part Three)
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Think Like a Chess Player (Sailing Without an Engine, Part Three)

The situation: moderate southerly winds are forecast the following day, perfect for sailing northwest up to Baltimore. Trouble is, where I am anchored means having to tack out of a narrow channel--perhaps too narrow. So I sail out in the morning with a light but favorable wind and move to an ancho...
  • Aug 30, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:44
Choosing Your Second Anchor (Sailing Without an Engine, Part Two)
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Choosing Your Second Anchor (Sailing Without an Engine, Part Two)

In this video I talk about what I refer to as your second anchor, which should be an anchor you can easily run out in a dinghy. This anchor is particularly important to the engineless cruising sailor. I also demonstrate how to prepare the rode so that it pays out smoothly while you run the anchor ...
  • Aug 15, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:15
You Don’t Need an Engine to go World Cruising _Part One
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You Don’t Need an Engine to go World Cruising _Part One

Part one in a series of videos for the purists out there, or those simply looking to go ocean cruising on the cheap. For those who choose to have inboard power, which is most of you, I hope these vids will inspire you to hone your sailing skills to the point where you know that you can handle the b...
  • Aug 06, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:30
SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_Final
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SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_Final

In this video we cross the Gulf Stream after a night of impressive thunderstorms, and then we are in green water as we approach the mouth of the Chesapeake. We arrive in Hampton, Virginia, just before midnight on June 17, having done the 1,300 mile passage in a little under two weeks.
  • Jul 11, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:21
SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartFour
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SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartFour

In Part Four I talk about: the Gulf Stream, crossing it and the potential hazards it poses to small craft; how I manage my sleep as a solo-sailor; getting into some some squally weather.
  • Jul 09, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:00
SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartThree
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SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartThree

In Part Three I talk about: changing sail combinations for light conditions; passage psychology, how to deal with the sometimes difficult and frightening challenges that can arise at sea.
  • Jul 06, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:58
SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartTwo
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SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartTwo

In Part Two I talk about: self-steering windvanes; meals at sea; getting weather forecasts with a short wave radio; downwind sailing strategies.
  • Jul 05, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:55
SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartOne
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SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartOne

In Part One I discuss: passage planning/how to read GRIB files; putting to sea; a hiccup in the form of a squall; sailing at night.
  • Jul 05, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:48
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