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The sailing community; preparing for transatlantic 2020, the return.
How to Sail Oceans
The sailing community; preparing for transatlantic 2020, the return.
Las Palmas attracts sailors from all over the world, and for many it is a jumping off port for a westward passage across the Atlantic. In such a social place it's hard not to find a few friends. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/se...
  • Nov 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:59
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 1: Departing Las Palmas
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 1: Departing Las Palmas
With the boat provisioned and the weather forecast looking decent (that would change a bit, of course, soon after departing ... ) I weigh anchor from the industrial port of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. It takes some time work clear off all the commercial tr...
  • Dec 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:47
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 2: Trade winds are not as steady as you think
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 2: Trade winds are not as steady as you think
Rising winds put me through a series of sail reductions, and for several days it is rough but fast sailing in "Christmas Winds". Then the trade winds ease again and we are back at work setting sail. Sheesh, sailing is a lot of work ... HOW TO SAIL OCE...
  • Dec 22, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:53
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 3: No one stops for a gam anymore
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 3: No one stops for a gam anymore
In the middle of nowhere I fall in with another westbound sailboat! But they just sail right on past. Whatever happened to the days of stopping for a gam, swapping stories of great whaling exploits and scantily clad Tahitian women? A few rain squalls su...
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:25
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 4: Light airs, napping while sailing
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 4: Light airs, napping while sailing
Light winds and calms persist for an entire week, slowing us to a crawl. I revisit the frequently asked question as to how I manage to get sleep while at sea. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans WEBSITE: ...
  • Jan 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:34
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 5: Signs and wonders of landfall
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 5: Signs and wonders of landfall
Birds, encounters with ships, and a sense of agitation and excitement foretell of landfall. Of course I actually arrive in St. John, US Virgin Islands in the middle of the night, that seems to be an iron law of passages for me. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHI...
  • Jan 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:10
You Bet Your Life (an essay)
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You Bet Your Life (an essay)
Here at How to Sail Oceans we take on the tough issues! A transcript of "You Bet Your Life" can be found at the Captain's Log on my website www.boothbyboats.com. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans WEBSITE...
  • Jan 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:47
Sailing the Virgin Islands
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Sailing the Virgin Islands
Back on my old stomping grounds, the US Virgin Islands. Following the crossing from Gran Canaria I clear customs and immigration without incident, and immediately proceed to the Starfish Market on St. John for fresh provisions. Then follows some fun sail...
  • Jan 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:56
The Futility of Sailing Plans
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The Futility of Sailing Plans
After a week in beautiful Culebra it is time to continue on westward toward Florida. The plan is to sail around and anchor on the west side of Culebra in preparation to sail to Salinas, Puerto Rico. I have a lovely sail around to Bay Linde, but overnight...
  • Feb 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:30
Westbound and Down
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Westbound and Down
I decide on a more leisurely cruise along the south coast of Puerto Rico, and discover some wonderful anchorages along the way. Not quite leisurely sailing though on account of the strong winter trade winds ... HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://mari...
  • Feb 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:23
To the Dominican Republic
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To the Dominican Republic
It's hard to find a break in the strong winter trade winds, so I pick the best window I can see to get from Boqueron, Puerto Rico, to the Dominican Republic. Of course it's never just simple downhill sledding. We get caught in the doldrums on the lee sid...
  • Mar 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:48
Interview with Steve Brule
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Interview with Steve Brule
Steve Brule is an independent filmmaker and independent thinker. He is the producer of the very successful--and controversial--Fiamengo Files. We met up at his place in Costambar, Dominican Republic, for a chat. DONATE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.payp...
  • Mar 05, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 01:00:16
Lone Sailor does the DR
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Lone Sailor does the DR
Buenos dias! The Dominican Republic is a tourist destination for a reason. And it is probably easiest to travel the DR by car rather than trying to sail your boat everywhere, although driving in these parts can present something of a culture shock to ini...
  • Mar 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:41
Departing Luperon, a challenge for the engineless sailor
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Departing Luperon, a challenge for the engineless sailor
Luperon presents a rather tricky departure for the engineless cruising boat. One first has to work out of the narrow entrance into the anchorage, which will mean tacking against the prevailing easterly trade winds. I choose an early morning calm to make ...
  • Mar 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:06
DR to Miami, a passage with a pit stop
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DR to Miami, a passage with a pit stop
Happy Easter everyone! So back out on the high seas we have an uncertain weather forecast with primarily contrary winds, so I look for an anchorage in the Bahamas to wait it out. I find a nice spot in the Berry Islands which also enables me to catch up o...
  • Apr 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:55
Forty miles with a meter under the keel
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Forty miles with a meter under the keel
Unable to reach the Northwest Channel before nightfall I decide on yet one more stop, a small anchorage behind Chub Cay. I depart early the following morning and reach the Bahama Bank around 1000hrs, and from there follow the 40-mile run from the Russell ...
  • Apr 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:41
Northbound in April, the meteorological variety show
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Northbound in April, the meteorological variety show
On the final leg of this voyage around the North Atlantic, it's easy to get complacent. But there are no easy streets on the seaways, only an endlessly changing ocean to challenge--or torment-- the ragman. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritim...
  • Apr 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:27
And … and the Circle is Closed
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And … and the Circle is Closed
Our stay in the Cape Lookout Bight is a short one, as it appears to be unsafe to remain anchored there with a gale system forecast to move off of the coast in a few days. And Cape Hatteras does not disappoint. We get headwinds just after rounding, which ...
  • May 03, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:14
Alone Around the Atlantic (2020-21)
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Alone Around the Atlantic (2020-21)
Pandemic or no, blow high, blow low, we're going! This is the story of my solo voyage around the North Atlantic ocean in 2020-21. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysaili...
  • May 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:43:45
I change my mind on batteries
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I change my mind on batteries
It's haulout time and the list is long! So let's get started ... HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysailing.com TIP JAR: https://www.paypal.me/KevinBoothby MUSIC: Cats...
  • Jun 03, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:14
Turning Up the Heat
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Turning Up the Heat
Work, work, work. I replace my Force 10 two-burner propane stove, make some repairs to the boom, and install a SIG 100 (Dickinson) diesel heater. Except that I still haven't worked out how to get diesel to it, but I have until October to figure that out...
  • Jun 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:25
Installing an engine?
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Installing an engine?
I add a pair of lifeline stanchions forward to increase foredeck security, and learn how to create cargo netting for beneath the bowsprit. Then it's on to an engineering problem as I attempt to mount the 3.5hp dinghy motor so that it can push the boat as ...
  • Jun 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:43
The prevailing winds are fair … when you get to them.
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The prevailing winds are fair … when you get to them.
I put my outboard motor arrangement to the test with getting me out of the narrow, winding channel to Jackson Creek. Then comes the next test, which is removing both the outboard motor and bracket in preparation for heading offshore. Fair southwesterly w...
  • Jul 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:13
You Cannot Sail to a Schedule
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You Cannot Sail to a Schedule
From Virginia to Maine, offshore, is run of just under 600 miles. So about a week I told myself. Not unrealistic either, as the prevailing southwesterlies during the summer months would make for reaching and running the entire way. And it started off li...
  • Jul 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:40
Sail Fast or Elsa
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Sail Fast or Elsa
Following unplanned water landing of my Phantom drone, I get a wild, current-swept ride around West Chop into Vineyard Haven. The row ashore doesn't disappoint, however, in a harbor where schooners and wooden boats abound. I also meet up with my friend ...
  • Jul 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:05
The Storm Passes, the Adventures Continue
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The Storm Passes, the Adventures Continue
Tropical Storm Elsa has passed and pleasant summer weather returns. As do the weekend boaters, making for some challenges sailing out of the confined waters of Hadley Harbor on a Sunday afternoon. Then it's back around to Vineyard Sound through Quick's H...
  • Jul 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:07
On a Slow Boat to Harpswell
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On a Slow Boat to Harpswell
A pleasant crossing of the Gulf of Maine is punctuated by a surprise thunderstorm which has me scrambling to take in sail. Then it's a return to light and baffling winds, swift tidal currents and--as we are now in Maine--numerous rocks and ledges to keep...
  • Aug 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:49
Building a Hard Dodger, Part 1
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Building a Hard Dodger, Part 1
While visiting my parents here in Maine I also carry on with my project list. The truth is that I did not complete all of my projects during my last haulout--shocking, I know. The next big project is to construct a hard dodger to shelter the companionway...
  • Aug 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:57
Building a Hard Dodger, Part 2
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Building a Hard Dodger, Part 2
I pick up where I left off in Part 1, which is attaching the roof. Following that a complete coating with epoxy is on order, before I apply primer and paint. Then it's time to fasten the dodger to the boat, and--most important of all!--figure out where t...
  • Aug 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:07
The Coast of Maine: Pretty but Challenging
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The Coast of Maine: Pretty but Challenging
It is nearly September and the hard dodger is complete, so it's time to cast off the mooring hawser and head out on a short cruise up the Maine coast. Even with the help of my 3.5hp outboard, Maine presents many challenges to the engineless or under power...
  • Sep 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:58
Got whiskers on my chin, and I like the mood I’m in.
How to Sail Oceans
Got whiskers on my chin, and I like the mood I’m in.
The remains of Hurricane Ida bring some wind and rain, but fair weather returns the following day. I row ashore and take a hike into Boothbay and a bit beyond to Hannaford's supermarket. Then it's back around Cape Small to the Basin ( a new favorite anch...
  • Sep 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:11
Frankenstein’s Secret (an essay)
How to Sail Oceans
Frankenstein’s Secret (an essay)
Could a computer become conscious? Could a future Dr. Frankenstein unleash a technologically created living being upon the world? Or do living things have some particular essence of which man-made machines are necessarily bereft? For a full transcript v...
  • Sep 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:33:49
Let the Bulgine Run
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Let the Bulgine Run
An autumnal chill descending upon Maine prompts me to complete the installation of the diesel heater I began back in May. And then it is time to turn her snout south before the onset of winter ... HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/s...
  • Oct 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:29
Carburetor Blues and the Eth Lab
How to Sail Oceans
Carburetor Blues and the Eth Lab
Race day! Ruth Avery of Brunswick and Charis of Boston weigh anchor from Tarpaulin Cove, and their skippers make sail for the 15-mile run to Padanaram, South Dartmouth. The race begins with a fierce 4-mile beat to windward, followed by a reach across B...
  • Oct 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:20
Nothing like a gaffer off the wind … when there is wind
How to Sail Oceans
Nothing like a gaffer off the wind … when there is wind
Not wanting to miss the wonderful Hadleys Harbor (MA), I pass up a weather window to head south to the Chesapeake Bay. This also affords another Ruth Avery vs. Charis race across Buzzards Bay on a near perfect sailing day. Another weather window arrive...
  • Oct 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:37
The Many Faces of the Sea
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The Many Faces of the Sea
Very variable conditions persist for my passage south from Padanaram, MA to the Chesapeake Bay. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysailing.com TIP JAR: https://www.paypa...
  • Oct 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:56

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