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Navigating the DEVIL’S BACKBONE … Without A Pilot! (MJ Sailing – EP 59)
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Navigating the DEVIL’S BACKBONE … Without A Pilot! (MJ Sailing – EP 59)
Just north of Eleuthera is a treacherous channel known as the Devil's Backbone...full of coral and shifting sand, making it a dangerous place to navigate. ** This channel is made possible by viewers like you. Please help us keep this channel creating gr...
Where the Elite Come to Play (MJ Sailing – EP 60)
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Where the Elite Come to Play (MJ Sailing – EP 60)
ABACO POLARIZED GIVEAWAY EPISODE!! This channel is made possible by viewers like you. Please help us keep this channel creating great content by becoming a patron for as little as $1 an episode. Visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjsailing Having just tran...
NOT the THORNY PATH to the Caribbean (MJ Sailing – EP 61)
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NOT the THORNY PATH to the Caribbean (MJ Sailing – EP 61)
We leave Eluthera with only 950 miles separating us from St. Maarten. It's Element's first offshore passage since her refit, and ours since we returned to Florida 3 years ago to lay eyes on her for the first time. We start the journey with a strong bree...
Sailing I-65 from Bahamas to St. Barth’s (MJ Sailing – EP 62)
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Sailing I-65 from Bahamas to St. Barth’s (MJ Sailing – EP 62)
We round out the second half of our trip, and complete our 977 miles from Eleuthera Bahamas to St. Barths. Day 5 still brings somewhat unpleasant conditions, leaving both of us still not feeling our best, but starting to get over it a touch. While the wa...
Champagne Life on a Beer Budget (MJ Sailing – EP 63)
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Champagne Life on a Beer Budget (MJ Sailing – EP 63)
We've just made it from the Bahamas to St. Barth's, and we're ready to enjoy ourselves! We've been placed on an island with perfect beaches, perfect waters, and breathtaking views. After stumbling around town our first morning, still suffering from sleep...
Will Tommy Hilfiger Give Us Propane? (MJ Sailing – EP 64)
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Will Tommy Hilfiger Give Us Propane? (MJ Sailing – EP 64)
We continue to enjoy absolute paradise in St. Barth's...except, we've run out of propane on the boat. After a few more days of lounging in the anchorage of and on the sands of Shell Beach, we find that our propane has run out mid dinner prep! Not a big d...
The Hunt Continues… (MJ Sailing – EP 65)
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The Hunt Continues… (MJ Sailing – EP 65)
We're on a mission to get a load of projects done within about a 5 day time period. Join our Patreon family and become a BIGGER part of the adventure: https://www.patreon.com/mjsailing Subscribe and don't miss out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJGf...
THE Island for Chores & Projects (MJ Sailing – EP 66)
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THE Island for Chores & Projects (MJ Sailing – EP 66)
If there were ever an island in the Eastern Caribbean to get projects done, this is it. Join our Patreon family and become a BIGGER part of the adventure: https://www.patreon.com/mjsailing Subscribe and don't miss out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
There’s TOO MANY Dinghies in the Harbor!!   (MJ Sailing – EP 67)
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There’s TOO MANY Dinghies in the Harbor!! (MJ Sailing – EP 67)
Now that all of our chores in St. Martin are done, it's time to head back to St. Barth's and have A LOT of fun. Arriving a few days after their annual regatta begins, the Voiles de St. Barth, we actually find ourselves sailing into Gustavia mid-race! An...
Exploring the NUDE BEACH of St. Barth’s! (MJ Sailing – EP 68)
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Exploring the NUDE BEACH of St. Barth’s! (MJ Sailing – EP 68)
It turns out you don't need a lot of money to be able to enjoy St. Barth's. You just need a scooter to take full advantage of all its beaches. Having spent much of our time centered in Gustavia, we wanted to see what else the tropical paradise of St. Bar...
The WORST Kind of News (MJ Sailing – EP 69)
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The WORST Kind of News (MJ Sailing – EP 69)
Plans have changed and we decide to stay in St. Barth's! To get out of the extremely rolly and uncomfortable main harbor, we drop our mooring ball and take the 2 mile trip around the corner to Anse de Colombier. Here we figure we can begin to tackle a fe...
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends (MJ Sailing – EP 70)
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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends (MJ Sailing – EP 70)
After taking a little time to ourselves after recovering from the tragic news of Jessica's brother's passing, we're now in Antigua and have a few days before the excitement of Antigua Sail Week begins. Realizing that our cupboards are getting empty since ...
This is What You Came For – Antigua Sail Week Part I (MJ Sailing – EP 71)
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This is What You Came For – Antigua Sail Week Part I (MJ Sailing – EP 71)
This week's episode has it all: sailing, racing, parties, friends, and of course, beautiful surroundings! Still nestled in Falmouth Harbour of Antigua, we pick up just after our snorkeling excursion when we stop by to say hello to our friends and crew for...
It’s Always a Beat to Windward – Antigua Sail Week Part II (MJ Sailing – EP 72)
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It’s Always a Beat to Windward – Antigua Sail Week Part II (MJ Sailing – EP 72)
No matter which course you're sailing on the south end of Antigua, there is always going to be a beat upwind. We pick up on Day 4 of race week, Lay Day. No sail planned, but instead lots of games and competitions at the beach. We arrive later in the aft...
Part II of Our Dodger Canvas Build (MJ Sailing – EP 73)
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Part II of Our Dodger Canvas Build (MJ Sailing – EP 73)
It's time to get back to work on our dodger, now we're laying the tracks on the cabin house and cockpit combing for the bolt rope to slide into. First though, we take a little time to appreciate Antigua after our busy schedule and go for a hike on the Goa...
Saba – The Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean (MJ Sailing – EP 74)
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Saba – The Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean (MJ Sailing – EP 74)
As we start to sail slightly north again we visit one island which does not get many visitors.....leaving it completely unspoiled for those who do make it there. Leaving Antigua behind, we set out on a NW course with the wind and waves at our back as we ...
Our $35 Cockpit Enclosure  (MJ Sailing – EP 75)
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Our $35 Cockpit Enclosure (MJ Sailing – EP 75)
With our Atlantic crossing looming, we work hard to get our cockpit enclosed, and finish job with $35 worth of vinyl. Before we get that far though, we take what we hope is the last of our very wet rides, from Saba up to St. Martin. Leaving Elements unde...
Provisioning For 30 Days At Sea (MJ Sailing – EP 76)
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Provisioning For 30 Days At Sea (MJ Sailing – EP 76)
It's the week before we head out on our Atlantic Ocean crossing toward the Azores, and there are still a lot of preparations to do! Going halvsies on a rental car with our friends Bill and Grace of s/v Calico Skies, we hit up the biggest grocery stores St...
We Left on a Trans-Atlantic & No Working Watermaker (MJ Sailing – EP 77)
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We Left on a Trans-Atlantic & No Working Watermaker (MJ Sailing – EP 77)
The time has come, we're leaving the Caribbean to sail across the Atlantic towards Europe! Matt takes a minute to explain the situation with our watermaker, why it isn't working, and why we decide to leave anyway. Making a 12 mile sail from Simpson Bay o...
A Mid-Atlantic Birthday Surprise For My Sweetheart (MJ Sailing – EP 78)
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A Mid-Atlantic Birthday Surprise For My Sweetheart (MJ Sailing – EP 78)
Just because you're in the middle of the ocean doesn't mean you can't have a little party! As we continue along on our trans-Atlantic, we leave the doldrums behind and start making miles. We get the occasional squall and showers, but otherwise it's all s...
A Day In The Life Of An OCEAN CROSSING (MJ Sailing – EP 79)
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A Day In The Life Of An OCEAN CROSSING (MJ Sailing – EP 79)
SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell for weekly videos! http://www.youtube.com/c/MJSailing?sub_confirmation=1 Ever curious to what a full 24 hours on an ocean passage has in store? We're going to show you! We make sure to record ourselves at different parts of t...
Spotting Land After 25 DAYS AT SEA!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 80)
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Spotting Land After 25 DAYS AT SEA!! (MJ Sailing – Ep 80)
Our Trans-Atlantic voyage is approaching the end! We pick up this video on Day 18, after we get the news that our friends on s/v Calico Skies are arriving in Horta, while we still have 700 miles left and can expect winds on the nose for the next 72 hours....
AZORES: We LOVE This Harbor – We HATE Rafting Up (MJ Sailing – EP 81)
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AZORES: We LOVE This Harbor – We HATE Rafting Up (MJ Sailing – EP 81)
There are so many things to love about Horta. Except when two boats crush you against a cement wall. As we make landfall in in Faial, we can still not get over the beauty and charm of this island. Rugged cliffs sitting next to quaint European villages. ...
AZORES: Pico – The Island No One Ever Sails To (MJ Sailing – EP 82)
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AZORES: Pico – The Island No One Ever Sails To (MJ Sailing – EP 82)
One of the most noticeable islands the Azores have, for housing Portugal's highest point, is also the one that gets nearly the fewest visitors by sailboat. Without many good harbors, we find another way to get to neighboring Pico. Hopping the ferry for...
BUCKET LIST Sailing Destination: Faial, Azores (MJ Sailing – EP 83)
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BUCKET LIST Sailing Destination: Faial, Azores (MJ Sailing – EP 83)
Of all the far flung destinations to sail to in the world, Faial Azores should be near the top, for it's beauty, diversity, and sometimes surreal atmosphere.
We Got Off To A Bumpy Start…  (MJ Sailing – EP 84)
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We Got Off To A Bumpy Start… (MJ Sailing – EP 84)
Finally tearing ourselves away from Faial, it was time to hit open waters again. Getting to them was not very easy though. After not being able to shove off the dock due to a strong current pushing us in, the marina had to bring out their tender to pull...
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 Terce...
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 lim...
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...
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, ...
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 weeke...
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...
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! http://www.youtube.com/c/MJSailing?sub_confirmation=1 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 ...
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....
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 sum...
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 ...

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