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BIG SEAS & The Furthest North We’ve Ever Sailed (MJ Sailing – Ep 108)
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BIG SEAS & The Furthest North We’ve Ever Sailed (MJ Sailing – Ep 108)

Those 4 meter seas we had been expecting? Yup, they finally made their appearance. On Day 4 of our passage from the Azores to Ireland, the remnants of a nasty depression just east of us finally made their way over to where we were sailing. Winds gusting up to 30, not too bad, but the waves did st...
We’re Entering the ROARING 40s!! – Or at Least, I Thought We Were (MJ Sailing – Ep 107)
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We’re Entering the ROARING 40s!! – Or at Least, I Thought We Were (MJ Sailing – Ep 107)

We've now entered into the 40 degree latitudes. But wait? Am I thinking of the wrong ocean with all the terrible weather I'm expecting? Our passage from Terceira to Ireland is well underway now, but conditions have picked up just enough that we're not feeling so hot. Our departure...
Last Days in the AZORES –  We’re Now IRELAND BOUND!!  (MJ Sailing – Ep 106)
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Last Days in the AZORES – We’re Now IRELAND BOUND!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 106)

Get even MORE action by becoming a Patron! Instant access to bonus videos, Patreon only updates, our private Facebook group, and more more! As we know our last few days in the Azores are coming upon us, we take a little time away from the boat for one last opportunity to see what makes these isl...
Could I BE More Excited? l Launching & Our NEW Precision Mainsail!  (MJ Sailing – Ep 105)
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Could I BE More Excited? l Launching & Our NEW Precision Mainsail! (MJ Sailing – Ep 105)

Help support productions by becoming a patron, and get instant access to bonus videos, Patreon only updates, and our private Facebook group. t's time to go back in the water!! The day before launching, Elements is lifted up into the sling to give us a full afternoon of painting while we re...
Antifouling & Testing New Seajet SILICONE PAINT On Our Prop (MJ Sailing – Ep 104)
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Antifouling & Testing New Seajet SILICONE PAINT On Our Prop (MJ Sailing – Ep 104)

Not only are we adding new antifouling to our bottom, but we're testing out a NEW silicone paint for our propeller! We hope you like boat work, because this episode is jam packed with it! More specifically, focusing on the bottom of our boat. The winds and rains have died down enough to give...
It’s Time To Rebuild the Watermaker!!  –  (MJ Sailing – Ep 103)
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It’s Time To Rebuild the Watermaker!! – (MJ Sailing – Ep 103)

We've been without a working watermaker for just about a year now....so it's time to get it repaired! Matt takes apart our HRO Seafari watermaker and replaces all the seals since we assume this is what had kept it from working just before our Atlantic crossing. After a little trouble w...
Georgie Avoids Work. Again.  (MJ Sailing – Ep 102)
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Georgie Avoids Work. Again. (MJ Sailing – Ep 102)

Do you like the name of this episode? So do we! We actually left it up to our Patrons to decide on this one by giving their suggestions after they watched it. Thanks for the title David, we really love it! In this episode Matt starts with the sanding of our bottom so that we can get it ready for...
How Did Our Antifouling Hold Up After 2 Years? (MJ Sailing – Ep 101)
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How Did Our Antifouling Hold Up After 2 Years? (MJ Sailing – Ep 101)

SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell for weekly videos! After three months away, we return home to a boat that is not supposed to be in the water....but still is. Jumping an early morning flight from Lisbon back to Elements, sitting in Terceira Azores, we arrive with just enough energy to climb on board a...
Last Days on the Catamaran & What We Thought (MJ Sailing – EP 100)
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Last Days on the Catamaran & What We Thought (MJ Sailing – EP 100)

Now that we have spent a few weeks sailing and living on a catamaran, what do we think of it vs our monohull? We can't believe our time on the Island Spirit 380 is coming to an end, so we try to enjoy our last few days in Koh Chang to the fullest. With long lounging breakfast in the open air ...
Can’t Life Always Be THIS GOOD? (MJ Sailing – EP 99)
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Can’t Life Always Be THIS GOOD? (MJ Sailing – EP 99)

The cruising life is always a good one, but there are some days you can't believe just HOW PERFECT your life is. We pick up from last week where we had just arrived at Koh Rang Yi. The anchorages are secluded places of beauty (after 4 pm) and the water has this hue that is just to die for. ...
The Proper Way To Use A Mooring (MJ Sailing – EP 98)
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The Proper Way To Use A Mooring (MJ Sailing – EP 98)

Sometimes there are technical purposes for items, and other times they just need to be used for fun. For bonus clips, support our channel on Patreon: This marks the half way point of our charter on an Island Spirit Catamaran, and we are still having the time of our lives!! After running the boa...
Fairy Tales and Waterfalls (MJ Sailing – EP 97)
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Fairy Tales and Waterfalls (MJ Sailing – EP 97)

Ready to swing through the jungle like Tarzan? We find ourselves in a tropical Thai paradise where fairy tale themes only add on to the surreal surroundings. Koh Kood seems to have many Peter Pan themed resorts and locations...and not only do they come with magnificent beaches with clear turquoise ...
Cruising the LESSER KNOWN Islands of Thailand (MJ Sailing – EP 96)
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Cruising the LESSER KNOWN Islands of Thailand (MJ Sailing – EP 96)

SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell for weekly videos! As far as Thai islands go, most everyone has heard of Phuket, Ko Samui and Ko Tao....but we take the opportunity to get in depth with the lesser known gems...where there are still far more locals than tourists. Heading ashore to Koh Mak after arrivin...
Check Out Our NEW RIDE!!  (MJ Sailing – EP 95)
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Check Out Our NEW RIDE!! (MJ Sailing – EP 95)

We may have left Elements behind, but we're not finished with our sailing just yet! After hopping on a plane and traveling nearly half way around the world, we land in Bangkok to start our 90 days outside the EU. And luckily for us, we're still managing to fit in a little sailing while w...
All Good Things Must Come To An End (MJ Sailing – EP 94)
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All Good Things Must Come To An End (MJ Sailing – EP 94)

The weather does not seem to be letting up, and we need to take Elements on her last sail from Sao Miguel to Terceria. Passing up on what seemed like the best window at the time, we enjoy what we know will be our last week in Ponta Delgada...what has now become one of our favorite cruising cities t...
Cold Weather Sailing – We’re Not in the Tropics Anymore! (MJ Sailing -Episode 93)
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Cold Weather Sailing – We’re Not in the Tropics Anymore! (MJ Sailing -Episode 93)

Getting into harsher conditions in the north isn't going to stop us from island hopping. We're still ready to make the 95 mile open water sail between Terceria and Sao Miguel. We'd been lucky to have many pleasure cruises between these islands in the summer and into fall, but now co...
Red Sky In Morning, Sailors Take Warning (MJ Sailing – EP 92)
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Red Sky In Morning, Sailors Take Warning (MJ Sailing – EP 92)

Volcanic craters, hurricanes barreling down, and a bumpy ride with the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. THIS...was an interesting few weeks for us. We start out by trying to spend a few nice days at anchor next to a simply stunning sunken volcano. We wake up the morning after arriving, rea...
Would You Swim in Coffee Colored Thermal Springs? (MJ Sailing – EP 91)
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Would You Swim in Coffee Colored Thermal Springs? (MJ Sailing – EP 91)

SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell for weekly videos! In the heart of Furnas São Miguel is the Parque Terra Nostra with iron rich thermal springs, which give it a nice coffee color. Would you take a dip in this milk chocolate goodness? Back at the boat Matt is hard at work installing our new Autonnic ...
São Miguel AZORES – An Island You Will NEVER Forget (MJ Sailing – EP 90)
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São Miguel AZORES – An Island You Will NEVER Forget (MJ Sailing – EP 90)

Listed as one of the most popular travel destinations of 2019, how much do you know about the island of São Miguel in the Azores? This week we make the 95 mile sail from Terceria to the harbor of Ponta Delgada in São Miguel. Leaving in the afternoon we plan for an overnight sail, which will have u...
Can We Extend Our EUROPEAN VISA to 12 Months? (MJ Sailing – EP 89)
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Can We Extend Our EUROPEAN VISA to 12 Months? (MJ Sailing – EP 89)

This week's episode brings us back to the harbor of Angra where we visit the immigration office to see if we can extend our 90 day visa to 12 months. Since we haven't been finding the winds we need to get north we thought, why not winter here? That weekend we travel around the island of ...
FAILING At Cooking Fish Cakes – Even The Cat Won’t Eat Them  – (MJ Sailing – EP 88)
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FAILING At Cooking Fish Cakes – Even The Cat Won’t Eat Them – (MJ Sailing – EP 88)

Getting ready for a large festival in Urzelina, us and s/v Calico Skies move our boats down from Velas. The wind seems pretty non-existant, but that's a good thing for us once we drop anchor. Because there were no sandy patches and we anchored on rocks, the chances of dragging went down and w...
AZORES: The Untouched Island of São Jorge (MJ Sailing – EP 87)
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AZORES: The Untouched Island of São Jorge (MJ Sailing – EP 87)

Although not known as a destination spot in the Azores, Sao Jorge should be near the top of everyone's travel list for untouched and unspoiled beauty. While immensely enjoying our time in Sao Jorge, our dragging anchor causes us to move ourselves and burn out the engine starter in the process....
São Jorge: The HIDDEN GEM of the Azores (MJ Sailing – EP 86)
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São Jorge: The HIDDEN GEM of the Azores (MJ Sailing – EP 86)

São Jorge was never an island we planned to visit. We hadn't given it a second thought until friends of ours stayed in bungalows there and raved about it's undeniable lush beauty. There aren't many harbors to drop anchor in the Azores, and when our limited space is threatened in Sa...
Terceira AZORES: Adventure Island!! (MJ Sailing – EP 85)
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Terceira AZORES: Adventure Island!! (MJ Sailing – EP 85)

When an island has bull running, sea kayaking, diving, and cliff jumping, you know you're in for an adventure when you visit! Not knowing exactly how much time we have left to spend in the Azores, we try to take full advantage of each stop. While in Terceria, we visit their beautiful botanical...
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