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What is it Going to COST to BUILD a Kit CATAMARAN? – A Comprehensive Guide (MJ Sailing)
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What is it Going to COST to BUILD a Kit CATAMARAN? – A Comprehensive Guide (MJ Sailing)

The big question on everyone's mind is ... what is it going to COST us to build this new catamaran? Matt has spent the past few weeks talking to the designers at Schionning and Oram, as well as professional and ameture builders to gather as much information as possible on the costs that go int...
50 KNOTS in the Forecast!! You’ll Want to be Behind a Lock for This!! (MJ Sailing – Ep. 146)
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50 KNOTS in the Forecast!! You’ll Want to be Behind a Lock for This!! (MJ Sailing – Ep. 146)

We get ourselves settled into Sutton Harbour just in time for some very bad weather to blow through. Finishing up our last few miles after having just sailed to Plymouth from Waterford, Ireland - we up anchor at sunrise to pull into our winter home at Sutton Harbour Marina. While checking in at th...
Northern Sailing in DECEMBER!! – Ireland to England (MJ Sailing – Ep 145)
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Northern Sailing in DECEMBER!! – Ireland to England (MJ Sailing – Ep 145)

After waiting weeks for 48 hours of steady weather, we're now able to make the sail from Ireland to England! Support production here!! : After we left the Dublin area, we spent the end of November hanging out in Waterford waiting for just two days of decent weather together for us to make th...
FOULED PROP In The Irish Sea (MJ Sailing – Ep 144)
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FOULED PROP In The Irish Sea (MJ Sailing – Ep 144)

We get a fishing pot wrapped around our rudder in the Irish Sea....and Matt has to get in frigid waters to free us! In this week's episode we travel from Bangor, Northern Ireland, to Dublin. Along the way, we wrap a fishing pot around our rudder, and Matt has to get in frigid waters to free u...
Are We Still Going Forward with the Cat Build? – LIVE CHAT
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Are We Still Going Forward with the Cat Build? – LIVE CHAT

We've let you know of our plans to build a kit catamaran and the process it takes to complete it. But now the world is facing a pandemic, what will our next steps be?
Sailing at 11 KNOTS OF SPEED In 4 Knots of Wind!  (MJ Sailing – Ep 143)
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Sailing at 11 KNOTS OF SPEED In 4 Knots of Wind! (MJ Sailing – Ep 143)

Thanks to some hefty currents pushing us along, we catch the ride of a life, sailing along at 11 knots in glass calm conditions. Leaving the Sound of Jura, we tried to make a pass through some tricky areas at slack tide, only to find out we'd timed ourselves wrong. Luckily the current was be...
What Does It Take To BUILD YOUR OWN CATAMARAN? – MJ Sailing
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What Does It Take To BUILD YOUR OWN CATAMARAN? – MJ Sailing

We have plans to build our own catamaran. And we're going to take you through the process on how it's done! Using a Schionning 1200 as an example, we walk you through the steps of what it would take from the time you receive your shipping container full of components, to when your new bo...
THE BEGINNING OF THE END – Of Our Cruising Season   (MJ Sailing – EP 142)
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THE BEGINNING OF THE END – Of Our Cruising Season (MJ Sailing – EP 142)

After leaving one of the best anchorages we've ever spent time in, we need to seriously think about making the trip to our winter berth in Plymouth. Sailing out of the Sound of Mull and back into the Firth of Lorne, we're now back into the same cruising grounds we entered Scotland on in t...
HUGE NEWS!! – If You Thought Our Rebuild Was CRAZY, You’ll Be BLOWN AWAY by What We’re Doing Next
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HUGE NEWS!! – If You Thought Our Rebuild Was CRAZY, You’ll Be BLOWN AWAY by What We’re Doing Next

In the wave of the COVID-19, we know that everyone's plans are getting tossed upside down, and the United States has just gone into a state of emergency. We had thought about delaying this video until things had begun to settle down, but truthfully, we don't know when that will be. Over...
SCOTLAND’S BEST KEPT SECRET!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 141)
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SCOTLAND’S BEST KEPT SECRET!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 141)

Stay tuned for a SPECIAL video on Friday where we reveal our BIG NEWS!! This week's episode lands us in our favorite place of Scotland by far, Lochaline inside the Sound of Mull. If you wanted to know our favorite place in Scotland, we absolutely fell in love with a small fjord called Lochali...
The ONLY CRUISERS LEFT on the Water Up Here – (MJ Sailing – Ep. 140)
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The ONLY CRUISERS LEFT on the Water Up Here – (MJ Sailing – Ep. 140)

Leaving the Isle of Skye behind, we make our way toward another picturesque Scottish harbour - Tobermory! After 7 days of hiding out at anchor, we leave at sunrise to make our way to the Isle of Mull. Starting out with beautiful sunshine, we soak in all the highland sights around us as the sails t...
There’s Nowhere to HIDE FROM STORMS in This Beautiful Harbor!!  (MJ Sailing – Ep 139)
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There’s Nowhere to HIDE FROM STORMS in This Beautiful Harbor!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 139)

We have not had our fill yet of exploring the harbor of Portree on the Isle of Skye, but it won't be protected from the southern storms headed our way, and we need to find protection FAST! On a sailboat, you could spend a good month (or more!!) exploring all the harbors and towns in the Isle o...
CRUISING LIFE on the ISLE OF SKYE!  (MJ Sailing – Ep 138)
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CRUISING LIFE on the ISLE OF SKYE! (MJ Sailing – Ep 138)

We take our boat to the mythical Isle of Skye in Scotland, and explore all the hidden treasures it has to offer. Making a day sail down from our previous anchorage in Lochinver, we enter the harbour of Portree just as the sun is setting, and do our best to find a spot to anchor that is hidden from ...
Stripping Off Foulies As We Sail SOUTH!!  (MJ Sailing – Ep 137)
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Stripping Off Foulies As We Sail SOUTH!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 137)

Leaving the Orkney Islands behind, we sail over the top of Scotland to take in the magic and cliffs of the western side of this island. Parking ourselves about as far north as you can get there, we find ourselves in utter isolation, but with breathtaking views of cliffs and mountains surrounding us...
I’m Sick of the Cold – I WANT OUT!!  (Tenerife Real Time Update – MJ Sailing)
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I’m Sick of the Cold – I WANT OUT!! (Tenerife Real Time Update – MJ Sailing)

It's been fun sailing the Northern Latitudes, but now we want to warm up!! Finding VERY cheap airfare from London to the Canary Islands, we say goodbye to boat life for a few weeks as we enjoy all the spoils the island of Tenerife has to offer. Instead of flying back to Michigan, and snow, to...
1,500 Year Old CRUISING GROUNDS! – The Scapa Flow in Orkney (MJ Sailing – Ep 136)
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1,500 Year Old CRUISING GROUNDS! – The Scapa Flow in Orkney (MJ Sailing – Ep 136)

Have we just stumbled upon one of the world's oldest cruising grounds? The Vikings liked to use it to 'winter over', more than 1,500 years ago! Orkney Island has such a large Neolithic history, that with our second chance to visit this island, we want to explore as much of it as po...
DODGING Oil Rigs LEFT & RIGHT in the North Sea (MJ Sailing – Ep 135)
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DODGING Oil Rigs LEFT & RIGHT in the North Sea (MJ Sailing – Ep 135)

It's time for the daunting task of crossing the North Sea! Join our MJ Sailing Patreon family! Crossing the North Sea is a trial with weather and seas alone, but when you throw dozens of oil platforms in your intended path, it adds one more level to keep you on your toes. The time has come ...
CRUISING LIFE in Bergen’s City Center – Sailing Norway (MJ Sailing – Ep 134)
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CRUISING LIFE in Bergen’s City Center – Sailing Norway (MJ Sailing – Ep 134)

Do we spend time in a big city or find a secluded anchorage? We were about to skip Bergen altogether, but fate had other plans for us. Between dodging squalls, we have one beautiful and sunny day as we cross into new territory on the coast of Norway. We're prepared to wait out another strong...
We Have NO IDEA Where We’re Headed Next! – Sailing Norway (MJ Sailing – Ep 133)
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We Have NO IDEA Where We’re Headed Next! – Sailing Norway (MJ Sailing – Ep 133)

The weather is quickly deteriorating, and we need to get out of Norway!! The question is, what are the winds going to do, and where will it allow us to go? ** Would you like MORE from your viewing experience? Bonus material and private chats? Become part of our Patreon family now! ** Wow, it d...
Cheers to Sailing NORWEGIAN FJORDS!!  (MJ Sailing – Ep 132)
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Cheers to Sailing NORWEGIAN FJORDS!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 132)

*Take a look at our BRAND NEW PATREON BENEFITS, including live chats and name features within episodes! Get MORE from your viewing experience here: * After traveling up the lengthy Geirangerfjord, it's time to check out the town and go on some waterfall hikes. After arriving in Geiranger No...
We’re Surrounded By Waterfalls, So, Life is Pretty Good (MJ Sailing – Ep 131)
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We’re Surrounded By Waterfalls, So, Life is Pretty Good (MJ Sailing – Ep 131)

Checking off another Norway bucket list item, we head up the Geiranger Fjord. This week we bring you YET ANOTHER episode that I have been looking forward to for a long, long time. As we make our way south along the coast of Norway, we pop into the Geiranger Fjord, which we rushed past on our way n...
From FOG to THUNDERSTORMS…What Is With This Weather??!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 130)
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From FOG to THUNDERSTORMS…What Is With This Weather??!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 130)

Making our way down the coast of Norway we run into a few less than ideal sailing conditions. One day we're stuck in fog that gives us 75 ft of visibility, and the next day we run into a menacing thunderstorm as we approach our anchorage. With all the small outer lying islands and rocks that ...
STRANDED in the Arctic Without Wine (MJ Sailing – Ep 129)
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STRANDED in the Arctic Without Wine (MJ Sailing – Ep 129)

Do you like our title for this episode? Make sure to thank our Patrons who picked it out for us! Join our Patreon family today and maybe YOU will be naming one of our future episodes! We've arrived to Lovund, aka Puffin Island, right around the cutoff time of when these beautiful birds are...
This BIG CATCH in just 90 SECONDS!!  –  Sailing Norway (MJ Sailing – Ep 128)
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This BIG CATCH in just 90 SECONDS!! – Sailing Norway (MJ Sailing – Ep 128)

We decide to try jigging for the first time and came away with quite the prize for our efforts!! This week's episode follows us on what starts out as a typical travel day down the coast of Norway...route planning, destination information and weather forecast. But as we near our destination fo...
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