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International Shore Power for Cruising Boats
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International Shore Power for Cruising Boats
Setting up your boat to plug into shore power when cruising outside of your home country can pose a big challenge. And it all comes down to how you handle the difference in electrical frequency. In this video, we'll break down the various shore power set...
  • May 28, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:17
Sizing a Marine Battery Bank
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Sizing a Marine Battery Bank
Our Marine Electrical 101 course continues as we discuss how to calculate the appropriate size for your Marine Battery Bank. Download the FREE Battery Size Calculator here: https://outchasingstars.com/download/15907/ After we calculated how much power yo...
  • May 07, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:07
How To: Boat Power Audit
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How To: Boat Power Audit
It can be hard to know for sure just how much power a boat needs to run all the systems you want. Completing an electrical power audit can help you determine just how much power your boat will need to run the systems you want, or can help you discover exa...
  • Apr 23, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:32
Marine Electrical Systems 101
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Marine Electrical Systems 101
Modern boats are a complex mix of marine power systems. It can be daunting trying to figure out what everything means and if you will have enough power to run all the equipment you have aboard. We're going to start a new Marine Electrical Systems 101 ser...
  • Apr 09, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:20
Marriage Savers! Why You NEED Them On A Boat
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Marriage Savers! Why You NEED Them On A Boat
We get asked about relationships on a boat all the time. And we absolutely believe that the best investment you can make in your relationship is a good pair of Marriage Savers. Or in this case, the SENA SPH10 Bluetooth headsets. Ours get used ALL THE TI...
  • Mar 26, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:03
5 Things I Wish I’d Known BEFORE Cruising
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5 Things I Wish I’d Known BEFORE Cruising
For the opposing view, here are 5 things that Amy wishes she had known BEFORE we set off on our sail around the world. What do you think of her list vs David's? Let us know! If you haven't already, you can see David's list here: https://youtu.be/DeVzZ6A...
  • Mar 12, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:08
How We Track Passages – FREE Spreadsheet!
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How We Track Passages – FREE Spreadsheet!
Download the FREE Passage Tracking Spreadsheet here: https://outchasingstars.com/sailing-passage-tracking-spreadsheet/ There aren't many times where one of my loves of my past life (spreadsheets) combines with sailing. But coming up with a solution for h...
  • Feb 12, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:15
OpenCPN Part 2 – Basic Planning & Navigation
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OpenCPN Part 2 – Basic Planning & Navigation
Next up in our series on OpenCPN, the free chartplotter alternative, is how we use the program for basic navigation and planning. We'll cover the following: 0:38 - Measuring Distances 2:43 - Querying Objects in ENC/Vector Charts 4:14 - How to Drop Waypoi...
  • Jan 29, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:10
Boat Transducers: Airmar DST810 Unboxing and Review
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Boat Transducers: Airmar DST810 Unboxing and Review
Let's talk boat transducers. We recently upgraded to the new DST810 Smart Multisensor which takes the Depth, Speed-Through-Water, and Temperature capabilities of the original DST800, adds a new attitude sensor and bluetooth. In this video, we unbox the n...
  • Jan 14, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:16
Stand Watch: Passage Life Aboard Starry Horizons
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Stand Watch: Passage Life Aboard Starry Horizons
Ever wonder what daily life is like on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean? Stand watch with me over a 24 hour period during our most recent passage from Virginia down to the Bahamas. We'll go through a shift change, what we do at night, complete our d...
  • Dec 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:28
Anchor Down in The Bahamas!
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Anchor Down in The Bahamas!
Another quick update to let y’all know we made it safe and sound to the Bahamas! The passage was a rough one so we’re getting cleaned up and will get another video out this upcoming weekend. Thanks for your patience! David & Amy
  • Dec 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:36
We’re Leaving!!! Bahamas Bound!
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We’re Leaving!!! Bahamas Bound!
Quick video to say sorry for the lack of a video this week but we’ve been super busy. Because we’re departing for the Bahamas!!! So excited for some warm weather and we’ll be in touch once we arrive in about a week!
  • Dec 12, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:25
20+ Great Gift Ideas For Sailors
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20+ Great Gift Ideas For Sailors
Buying a good gift for a sailor is notoriously difficult. We live in tiny spaces, which means everything on board has to be practical, space saving and low maintenance. We combed through the things we find most useful while living aboard our boat and hav...
  • Nov 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:30
Annapolis Boat Show Debrief
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Annapolis Boat Show Debrief
Eight years after buying Starry Horizons at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, we finally got the chance to go back. It was so much fun seeing all the new catamarans and left us with lots to talk about. We sat down for a chat ranging from our thoughts on the b...
  • Nov 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:31:13
OpenCPN Basics – The FREE Chartplotter Program
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OpenCPN Basics – The FREE Chartplotter Program
OpenCPN is a FREE program you can use for planning sailing routes, or you can get more in-depth and use it as a complete chart plotter. It is incredibly powerful, and yes, completely FREE! We use OpenCPN all the time aboard Starry Horizons so it was the ...
  • Oct 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:36
How We Prepped for a Medical Emergency at Sea
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How We Prepped for a Medical Emergency at Sea
The question always weighed heavily on our minds: what would we do if we experienced a medical emergency while sailing offshore? Out in the middle of the ocean you're all alone. There is no one to come rescue you. In this video, we talk about all the th...
  • Oct 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:49
Build a Cruiser’s Library
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Build a Cruiser’s Library
Today we're talking about all the books that helped us maintain our boat, helped plan passages, fueled the cruising dream, helped us with medical emergencies and so much more. These are the books that have been important enough to remain on our limited sh...
  • Sep 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:15
The 9 BEST UPGRADES for a Blue Water Boat
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The 9 BEST UPGRADES for a Blue Water Boat
It takes some work to turn a boat into a true blue water cruiser. This week we'll cover our nine favorite upgrades that helped us sail safely and comfortably around the world. ================ Table Of Contents ================ 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Ancho...
  • Sep 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:42
Shirts, Shows & Books! Announcements Galore!
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Shirts, Shows & Books! Announcements Galore!
ANNOUNCEMENTS GALORE! Buy Liz's (aka Amy's) Books!! https://www.lizalden.com/books/ Buy your t-shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/world-circumnavigation-tees Annapolis Sailboat Show Discount Code: OutChasingStars2021 https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/ticke...
  • Sep 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:39
What It Takes To Sail Around The World
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What It Takes To Sail Around The World
In March 2020, we officially joined the small club of people who have sailed around the world. Want to know what it takes? Let's talk about it. ================ Suggested Reading ================ Jimmy Cornell’s World Cruising Routes: https://amzn.to/...
  • Aug 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:36
Sailing Around The World – The Highlights
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Sailing Around The World – The Highlights
We've chosen our favorite moments from the 6 years we spent sailing around the world. It's a wonderful look back at great memories of sailing, exploring exotic locations and time spent with friends and family. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know what...
  • Aug 12, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:17
WE’RE BACK!!!
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WE’RE BACK!!!
Did you miss us?? Fear not, because we are officially back aboard Starry Horizons and living the cruising life once again. Our circumnavigation has been completely documented so it's time to try something a bit different. Find out what the future holds...
  • Aug 05, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:57
Upcoming Plans for Starry Horizons
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Upcoming Plans for Starry Horizons
A quick update on where we are and what we're doing for the upcoming season. Spoiler alert: it's going to be a lot colder than we're used to!
  • Nov 14, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:49
Circumnavigation Celebration T-Shirt Announcement
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Circumnavigation Celebration T-Shirt Announcement
Buy your t-shirt here! https://www.bonfire.com/world-circumnavigation-tees These are special, limited edition t-shirts to celebrate the completion of our circumnavigation! Soft, comfortable and all proceeds go to the Women's Sailing Foundation. Get you...
  • Oct 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:47

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