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Life is Like Sailing – Safety Equipment
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Safety Equipment
Here is a look at the Transport Canada required safety equipment for my vessel. Of course I have done a few other things and have a few other items on board to make it safer, but this is the minimum. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislike...
  • Dec 07, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:48
Life is Like Sailing – Stopper Knots
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Stopper Knots
A stopper knot is a common thing to do for your lines, but putting the knot too close to the end of the line can make it difficult to get the load off our out from being jammed in a block. Take a look at the knots I used and where I put them on the lines....
  • Dec 02, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:12
Life is Like Sailing – Cable and Wifi
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Cable and Wifi
I had the question recently regarding my internet and cable on the boat. Well as a full time live-aboard it is nice to have my own internet and the marina I am at provides the cable. Here is a quick video of how I have it all hooked up and how I am abl...
  • Nov 28, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:42
Life is Like Sailing – Dock Lines
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Dock Lines
While I was in Ganges I had noticed the many interesting and sometimes surprising ways that boats are tied to the dock. One 46 sailboat had one line which was that yellow 3 strand floating braided line that deteriorates quite badly when exposed to sunligh...
  • Nov 20, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:10
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 4
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 4
This is the final episode for the 2014 November Cruise. I spent my last full day in Ganges wandering around the docks and taking it easy then left on Saturday for home. Unfortunately I didn't have the same exciting sail home as I did going to Ganges, but...
  • Nov 18, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:21
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 3
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 3
I spent the day wandering around little town of Ganges on Saltspring Island and enjoyed the beautiful November weather we are having! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
  • Nov 16, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:31
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 2
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 2
Today I left my marina in Richmond and travelled down the Fraser River, across the Straight of Georgia, through Active Pass and finally to Ganges which is located on Saltspring Island. Although the forecast was for strong Easterly winds, it was more of ...
  • Nov 14, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:46
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 1
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 1
Going for a cruise always means a few things to get ready before the trip so here is a quick look at how I prepared the boat before I sailed off to Ganges over on Saltspring Island. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
  • Nov 12, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:00
Life is Like Sailing – Sail Pre-feeder
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Sail Pre-feeder
If you have a roller furling system for your headsail then you know it can be a hassle to have the leading edge lined up to enter the track. Not difficult to do with two people, but how can you hoist the sail on your own? Simple tool is a 'sail pre-feede...
  • Nov 06, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:11
Life is Like Sailing – How to use a Sewing Awl
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – How to use a Sewing Awl
My neighbour invited me over to give a demonstration of how to use a Sewing Awl. A tool I will definitely be purchasing after seeing how useful it is! I checked online for this tool and found it is sold at many marine related outlets! You will see in t...
  • Nov 05, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:30
Life is Like Sailing – A Day in the Life of Liveaboard
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – A Day in the Life of Liveaboard
Here are a few clips of what typical day of a Live-Aboard might look like. Not so different than how everyone else lives. :) www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
  • Nov 05, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:27
Life is Like Sailing – Happy Halloween
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Happy Halloween
Just a little video to say Happy Halloween to everyone! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
  • Oct 31, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:32
Life is Like Sailing – Hot and Cold Water
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Hot and Cold Water
The question came up of how I get my water and how I have hot water on my boat. I know for the people out there that are familiar with boats the answer to this is obvious. I made this video for anyone who might not be as familiar with the systems on our ...
  • Oct 29, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:45
Life is Like Sailing – Staying Organized for Cruising and Racing
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Staying Organized for Cruising and Racing
Whether you are cruising or racing, we all have new people on our boats that aren't familiar with where everything is. Having a reference on board for them is really easy as you will see in this video. The book I am showing is for a specific race I did, ...
  • Oct 28, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:26
Life is Like Sailing – Stormy Night on the Boat
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Stormy Night on the Boat
October 21/22, 2014 we had our fist stormy weather of the season. Wind gust were up over 90 kms/per hr at my marina and over 100 kms/per hr in other areas. The wind last several hours and a massive amount of rain followed! Just one of the things that ma...
  • Oct 26, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:22
Life is Like Sailing – Cabin Tour – Part 2
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Cabin Tour – Part 2
Here is part 2 of a more thorough look at the cabin. www.lifeislikesailing.com
  • Oct 23, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:24
Life is Like Sailing – Cabin Tour – Part 1
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Cabin Tour – Part 1
I gave a cabin tour a while back, but I have had a few people asking to give a more detailed explanation of what I have available in regards to living aboard. So join me for this two part tour of the cabin space as I show how easy it is to live aboard a 3...
  • Oct 23, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:43
Life is Like Sailing – How to Coil a Line (with no twists)
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – How to Coil a Line (with no twists)
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
  • Oct 20, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:50
Life is Like Sailing – Sailing in New Zealand
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Sailing in New Zealand
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
  • Oct 13, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:25
Life is Like Sailing – Humidity
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Humidity
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
  • Oct 12, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:42
Life is Like Sailing – How I Heat the Boat
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – How I Heat the Boat
The wall furnace I have is a P9000 Newport Dickinson. It is a bulkhead mounted unit which keeps it out of the way and maximizes space in the main cabin area. Here are a couple specifications that might be of interest. Fuel Consumption: -1 lb tank Lo...
  • Oct 11, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:18
Life is Like Sailing – Folding the Headsail
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Folding the Headsail
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
  • Oct 09, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:23
Life is Like Sailing – Oiling the Cabin Teak
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Oiling the Cabin Teak
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
  • Oct 08, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:32
Life is Like Sailing – Highlight Reel
Life is Like Sailing
Life is Like Sailing – Highlight Reel
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
  • Sep 30, 2014
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:55

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