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Ep 335 | A Very ROLLY PASSAGE to the Spice Islands, Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia
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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
Ep 334 | FIXING Stuff on Nutshell, Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia
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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
Ep 333 | Things BREAK on the Sail to Indonesia! Sailing Nutshell, Indonesia
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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
Ep 332 | Up on the Poles at Dinah Beach, Sailing Nutshell, Australia
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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
Ep 331 | We’ve Got WATER in the ENGINE! Sailing Nutshell, Australia
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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
Ep 330 | PROVISIONING and Getting Nutshell Indonesia Ready, Sailing Nutshell, Australia
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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
Ep 329 | We ESCAPE and Head Out on Our Indonesian Shakedown Cruise, Sailing Nutshell, Australia
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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
Ep 328 | Shortening the Furler Foil and Making Nutshell Super Safe! Sailing Nutshell, Darwin
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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
Ep 327 | Our New Anchor Arrives! Sailing Nutshell, Darwin
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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
Ep 326 | We GO CRABBING in Peanut! Sailing Nutshell, Darwin
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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
Ep 325 | Engine PROBLEMS, Again! Back on Nutshell, Darwin, Sailing Nutshell, Australia
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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
Ep 324 | We FOUND BARRY for a Second Time! Australia Road Trip, Sailing Nutshell
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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
Ep 323 | BLOWOUTS and FLOODS, Now Back in Darwin, Australian Road Trip, Sailing Nutshell
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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
Ep 322 | COOKING on a CAR ENGINE, Nutshell Road Trip, Australia
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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
Ep 321 | Exploring OUTBACK AUSTRALIA To See What We Can Find, Nutshell Road Trip
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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
Ep 320 | In the Middle of Nowhere and Everything is CLOSED! Outback Road Trip, Western Australia
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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
Ep 319 | LEAVING DARWIN and the Beginning of a 10,000 km Road Trip To Get Back
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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
Ep 318 | NO WIND on 8-Day PASSAGE from Rowley Shoals to Darwin, Sailing Nutshell
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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
Ep 317 | 1000s of DOLPHINS Welcome Us to the Rowley Shoals, Sailing Nutshell, Western Australia
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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
Ep 316 | The Man. The Legend of SAM’S ISLAND Castle, Dampier, Sailing Nutshell, Western Australia
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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
Ep 315 | Exploring the Montebello Lagoons and Waterways, Sailing Nutshell, Western Australia
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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
Ep 314 | Superb Fishing and Turtles Everywhere in the Montebellos, Sailing Nutshell, Australia
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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
Ep 313 | Atomic Blast Site, Alpha Island, Montebello Islands, Sailing Nutshell
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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
Ep 312 | Finally, New Chain and a Trip Down Memory Lane, Dampier Archipelago, Sailing Nutshell
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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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