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Ep 303 | Caves and Aboriginal Rock Art, Swift Bay, Kimberley, Sailing Nutshell

We head ashore in Peanut to check out the Aboriginal rock at at Art Creek. It’s worth the hike up the rocks as the art is amazing! We explore some more and Magnus does ashore to check out a freshwater spring. We’ve got friends coming and we need to e...

Jan 31, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:44

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Ep 304 | Five Men in a Canoe Rock Art, Palm Bay, Kimberley, Sailing Nutshell

We leave No Name Island anchorage and gently make our way south the Palm Island. We head off in Peanut to explore our surrounds and find the Five Men in a Canoe Aboriginal rock art painting and many more. We head into shore and set up a hose to collect ...

Feb 07, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:10

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Ep 305 | Four Men in a Boat Rock Art, Palm Bay, Kimberley, Sailing Nutshell

We spend a great deal of time exploring our surrounds in Peanut. There’s just so much to see. We find plenty of Aboriginal rock art paintings, especially the well known Four Men in a Canoe one. It’s much smaller than we thought it would be. We also c...

Feb 16, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:16

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Ep 306 | Abundant Aboriginal Rock Art and Stunning Rock Formations, Kimberley, Sailing Nutshell

We explore various Aboriginal rock art sites and find many beautiful and very old paintings. The rock formations are quite unbelievable and we take a good look around in Peanut. We find a giant snake, jelly fish, people, dancing people, Wandjina art and ...

Feb 23, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:24

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Ep 307 | Langii Gorge, Montgomery Reef, Crocodile Creek, Kimberley, Sailing Nutshell

We leave Deception Bay and make our way to Langii Gorge. It’s a difficult place to visit because you can’t get all of the tides in your favour, so we head in at high tide to see the rock formations. An advantage to going in at this time is that we are ...

Feb 27, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:03

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Ep 308 | Scariest Time Ever, Whirlpool Pass Disaster, Kimberley, Sailing Nutshell

We leave Crocodile Creek for the final time and make our way to Cockatoo Island and a drink on the wood at the Iron Ore Bar. We make our way to Coppermine Creek to collect oysters and check out a beautiful blue hole just down the creek. It’s a magical...

Mar 02, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:28:07

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Ep 309 | Peanut Saves Us and Tows Us 160 Miles to Broome, Sailing Nutshell

After finally managing to make it through Whirlpool Pass we tuck into a bay at Dunvert island, just on the other side and have a well earned rest. The next day Magnus looks at all of our options and we decide that the best thing to do is to head out to se...

Mar 09, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:01

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Ep 310 | Leaving Broome and Sailing South, Dampier Archipelago

We head to shore to sort out the broken shaft and catch up on provisioning. Peanut gets a bit of TLC with a new ‘bumper’ and good cleanup. Friends arrive onboard and we leave Broome and head south on our way to Dampier. Whales are everywhere. We ca...

Mar 16, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:56

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Ep 311 | Windlass and Bowsprit Repairs, Anchorages, Dampier Archipelago, Sailing Nutshell

Magnus begins the task of fixing the holes in the bowsprit with epoxy. We go ashore in search of the many petroglyphs which are in this area. Magnus splices a new anchor rode to replace the 500 feet of chain which is now at the bottom of the ocean, with ...

Mar 23, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:18

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Ep 312 | Finally, New Chain and a Trip Down Memory Lane, Dampier Archipelago, Sailing Nutshell

We have been killing time checking out the nearby islands while waiting for the new anchor chain to arrive. We take a look at Malus Island and the fishing shack Magnus used to visit twenty years ago. We make our way back to Dampier, collect the chain, pr...

Mar 30, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:52

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Ep 313 | Atomic Blast Site, Alpha Island, Montebello Islands, Sailing Nutshell

We arrive at Chianti Bay in the delightful Montebello Islands just off the Dampier coast. Join us in Peanut as we explore the Montebello Islands. We spend hours just poking around the tiny islands and checking out the little inlets and lagoons. It’s a m...

Apr 06, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:41

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Ep 314 | Superb Fishing and Turtles Everywhere in the Montebellos, Sailing Nutshell, Australia

We spend time exploring the Montebello Islands, the waterways, lagoons, reefs and beaches. We catch quite a few fish and make our way to a special beach where the turtles are known to come ashore to lay their eggs. We are not disappointed and see hundred...

Apr 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:04

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Ep 315 | Exploring the Montebello Lagoons and Waterways, Sailing Nutshell, Western Australia

Wendy attempts to catch a giant trivially but is thwarted at the final moment! We explore the various lagoons in the Montebello Islands in Peanut. Magnus catches a coral trout, a mackerel and a big eye tuna, so we are definitely getting passed our fish...

Apr 21, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:39

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Ep 316 | The Man. The Legend of SAM’S ISLAND Castle, Dampier, Sailing Nutshell, Western Australia

Magnus heads out in Peanut to do a spot of fishing and finds not only loads of dolphins, but also a giant tiger shark! We cruise around the nearby islands and end up at Whalers Bay. More fishing from Peanut. It’s a pleasant place to be. We take a good ...

Apr 28, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:41

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Ep 317 | 1000s of DOLPHINS Welcome Us to the Rowley Shoals, Sailing Nutshell, Western Australia

We continue on our passage to Mermaid Reef in the Rowley Shoals. On arrival, Border Force approaches us, which is quite an intimidating experience. We slowly make our way into the pass at Mermaid Reef, and the weather turns… doesn’t it always! We se...

May 05, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:54

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Ep 318 | NO WIND on 8-Day PASSAGE from Rowley Shoals to Darwin, Sailing Nutshell

The weather improves a little, so we decide to go snorkelling on the reef. The currents are very strong, and we change our minds and do a drift snorkel instead. The weather sets in, and the anchorage inside Mermaid Reef is very rolly. With no good weather...

May 12, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:32:52

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Ep 319 | LEAVING DARWIN and the Beginning of a 10,000 km Road Trip To Get Back

We pack up Peanut and Nutshell for the cyclone season and leave Darwin to begin a massive road trip. We are going to drive to Perth. We will spend quite a few months there building up the cruising kitty and visiting family and friends. This episode is th...

May 19, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:39

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Ep 320 | In the Middle of Nowhere and Everything is CLOSED! Outback Road Trip, Western Australia

We leave El Questro after a wonderful stay and make our way along outback roads with many water crossings. We pass the Pentecost River and check out the spectacular Pentecost Valley. Next, we head to the Durack River and stop for the famous tea and scon...

May 26, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:11

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Ep 321 | Exploring OUTBACK AUSTRALIA To See What We Can Find, Nutshell Road Trip

We continue on our journey south towards Perth. There’s plenty to see on the way and we poke around in the bush and find all sorts of wonderful things. We come across a beautiful pink lake, a group of multicoloured salt lakes, a motor museum and a few o...

Jun 02, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:04

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Ep 322 | COOKING on a CAR ENGINE, Nutshell Road Trip, Australia

Magnus buys a secondhand 2-stroke engine for the new Peanut. It needs his TLC and a few new parts to get it going. Magnus picks up the new Peanut. it’s a bit special. All will be revealed in the episode. We leave Perth and begin the journey back to Da...

Jun 10, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:19

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Ep 323 | BLOWOUTS and FLOODS, Now Back in Darwin, Australian Road Trip, Sailing Nutshell

We continue on our journey back to Darwin to drop off the new SV Peanut, and Magnus continues to experiment with cooking under the bonnet We check out the Great Australian Bight. We have a major blowout on a bridge and look everywhere but are unable to f...

Jun 16, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:55

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Ep 324 | We FOUND BARRY for a Second Time! Australia Road Trip, Sailing Nutshell

We’ve been away from Darwin for quite some time and have had many parcels sent up. Magnus checks out the Mr Funnel which we have got to use in Indonesia for the dirty fuel. We leave Darwin, again, and drive a few thousand kilometres to the farm to swap...

Jun 23, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:29

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Ep 325 | Engine PROBLEMS, Again! Back on Nutshell, Darwin, Sailing Nutshell, Australia

Engine problems, again! Magnus goes to start the engine and nothing happens. He investigates to find that the starter motor isn’t working and definitely needs replacing. He has also checked out the bolt which broke off on the engine itself. We check ou...

Jun 30, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:59

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Ep 326 | We GO CRABBING in Peanut! Sailing Nutshell, Darwin

It’s time to do a bit of exploring so we pop out of the marina and head over to the nearby mangroves in Peanut to go crabbing. It's good to be back out on the water and doing what we love. Magnus has gleaned some high-level crabbing tips from a seasoned...

Jul 07, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:25

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Ep 327 | Our New Anchor Arrives! Sailing Nutshell, Darwin

We are in the marina and ticking off the boat jobs. Magnus replaces the deteriorated fuel line on Nutshell. We get our new red Altex bottom paint ready to up on the careening poles. We also score a few not quite out-of-date flares which will be great fo...

Jul 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:07

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Ep 328 | Shortening the Furler Foil and Making Nutshell Super Safe! Sailing Nutshell, Darwin

Magnus decides to reduce the length of the headsail furler foil to prevent it from getting caught up in one of the halyards in the future, and jamming up the system. So we remove the furler and begin the task of shortening it, replacing the rivets and bolt...

Jul 25, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:25

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Ep 329 | We ESCAPE and Head Out on Our Indonesian Shakedown Cruise, Sailing Nutshell, Australia

After months of Nutshell being in the marina it’s time to escape. We head out and sail to Tapa Bay. Magnus helps a mate in need when his furler jams. We explore the mangroves and make a new Anchor Buddy. We move on to Indian Islands but it’s very ro...

Jul 30, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:54

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Ep 330 | PROVISIONING and Getting Nutshell Indonesia Ready, Sailing Nutshell, Australia

It’s time to get on with provisioning Nutshell for our impending departure to Indonesia. First we remove the two gas bottles from the boat. One is to be filled and the other returned. We spend the day running around and ticking off things on our list. ...

Aug 07, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:59

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Ep 331 | We’ve Got WATER in the ENGINE! Sailing Nutshell, Australia

Wendy picks up new canvas to make covers and bags for various items on Nutshell. Nutshell has a new garden which is progressing nicely. Magnus gets new chain for the Nutshell’s broken autopilot. He goes to fit the new bolt on Nutshell’s engine only ...

Aug 16, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:33

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Ep 332 | Up on the Poles at Dinah Beach, Sailing Nutshell, Australia

We get ready to leave Tipperary Waters Marina and make our way around the corner to the Dinah Beach careening poles. Once the tide is out far enough Wendy begins the task of cleaning and scrubbing Nutshell’s hull to get her ready for antifoul paint. Sh...

Aug 21, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:32

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Ep 333 | Things BREAK on the Sail to Indonesia! Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia

Magnus does the final provisioning shop, sorts out the davits for ‘Hazel’ and our solar panel and we get ready to leave Tipperary Waters Marina for the last time. We finally leave Darwin and begin the passage to Indonesia. It’s not long before we g...

Sep 01, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:46

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Ep 334 | FIXING Stuff on Nutshell, Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia

We are now all checked in to Indonesia so it’s time to address the very important boat jobs. We have a leak in the raw water pump and the alternator isn’t working so we have very limited power on board. The weather is pretty overcast so the solar is g...

Sep 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:58

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Ep 335 | A Very ROLLY PASSAGE to the Spice Islands, Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia

We decide to embark on an island tour with the local University students. They take us to a small village and we are given a traditional welcome. We head to a rural restaurant overlooking the ocean and have an Indonesian lunch. We then board a narrow boa...

Sep 30, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:49

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Ep 336 | Exploring the Enchanting SPICE ISLANDS, Volcanic Banda Islands, Indonesia, Sailing Nutshell

We take Peanut on a fairly long trip to an island nearby where we walk up to the Nutmeg Plantation. We are invited to one of the guide’s homes and see the system of harvesting and processing nutmeg first hand. We head into town and test out the local s...

Oct 17, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:11

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Ep 337 | Drama, DRAMA, Drama! Breaks on Nutshell, Namlea, Buru Island, Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia

We leave the Banda Islands and make our way to Ambon Island for an overnight stopover. We then have a very windy sail to Namlea on Buru Island. We check out the town and find some fabulous food to try. The people of Namlea put on a very warm welcome cer...

Oct 29, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:38

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Ep 338 | AMAZING STARFISH Sight at Remote Island! Tomahu, Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia

We leave Namlea and sail north. The idea is to tuck in to a little bay before the wind comes up and send us back south again. Unfortunately, the weather changes and we have no choice but to continue around the top of Buru Island. We hope to stop along the...

Nov 13, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:22

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