Join us as we visit two VERY different Spanish cities: Madrid and Bilbao. Each one has so much to offer historically, artistically, and architecturally, but which one would we suggest you visit in the end? This episode has a particular focus on art as we v...
Come along as we travel Europe on a budget while living in a converted van. We sleep in parking lots and visit wonderful sights!
In the middle of Spain resides a sword maker where the best swords in history have been made the same way for generations. The...
The van trip has begun #vanlife and we are on the move exploring Southern Spain!
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Day 2 of our epic voyage from Gibraltar to Sicily (non-stop with no engine, only sail) takes a turn for the worse. The weather continues to build and our wind steering can’t keep our sailboat on course. The seas begin breaking into the cockpit and over t...
Living in a sailboat is an alternative lifestyle, and when you live an alternative lifestyle, changes will occur in the way you live and view life.
This is a list of 10 ways that living aboard has changed our lives!
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We had our fun in Gibraltar and now are setting sail to cross the Mediterranean Sea in the Winter! We wait for the vicious and punishing Mediterranean Sea to calm a bit so we can escape our anchorage and voyage down wind 1000 nautical miles to Sicily!
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Quarantine can make you go stir crazy. Sit back and be transported to the Strait of Gibraltar with Herby and Maddie from RiggingDoctor! The seas are tall and close together as they slice through the water on their classic heavy displacement full keeled cut...
After thousands of miles of cruising and three continents, this is a list of our Top 10 Worst Anchorages!
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Ever dream of sailing across the Straits of Gibraltar and anchoring by the Rock of Gibraltar? Come along with us because that’s just what we did!
Herby and Maddie leave Tanja Bay Marina in Tangier, Morocco and have a spirited sail across the infamous Str...
After 8 years of living aboard and cruising, Herby and Maddie discuss their favorite anchorages and marinas!
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The internet doesn't agree on much, but it can agree on Corgi's being super cute! What better way to bring a fluffy corgi to life than with an iPencil on an iPad! Watch as Maddie draws this adorable little pupper right before your eyes.
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The Blue City, also known as Chefchaouen, is an ancient village high in the Atlas Mountains where the entire city is painted blue! Come along as Herby and Maddie explore this wonderful gem hidden in the mountains of Africa and in the heart of Morocco!
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Hello! This is our live chat about our current situation! We are trapped in Austria and our boat is still in Spain!
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Herby and Maddie explore Tangier, Morocco! First on a guided tour and then on their own. They visit the tourist traps and then go off the beaten path to explore the places only the locals visit.
Herby makes some delicious lamb chops in Wisdom’s galley. ...
This video shows you how to make a soft shackle that is integrated into the end of your line making it completely failsafe. The soft shackle is permanently attached and will never get lost!
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Sailing to Tangier, Morocco, Africa! We leave Cadiz, Spain and sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to arrive at an entirely new continent.
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Coronavirus has taken hold of the entire world and we are effected in a very different way than most other people. Here’s a day in our lives trapped in our camper van in Austria.
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A thick fog envelopes our boat in the anchorage as we prepare to sail to Morocco on the African Continent. We explore Cádiz one last time before we leave Spain and the EU.
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Herby and Maddie hop on a bus to Seville where they tour Islamic and Christian palaces. They also stumble upon the tomb of Christopher Columbus!
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How is this terrible epidemic effecting our travels? Are we nervous about getting it since we’re currently in Europe? Many of you have asked, and we hope this video answers all of your questions. Feel free to comment with any updates or corrections since...
We made it to Spain and anchored in the Bay of Cadiz! Follow along as we venture inland to explore the ancient port city and its rich history.
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We sail off anchor and leave Portimao, Portugal and make our way directly across the Gulf of Cadiz to anchor under sail in Cadiz, Spain. No motor, no stress, no electronics. We raise the anchor by hand with the sails up and head to our next port where we a...
A marlin spike is used as a tool to better work with lines, and the Marlin Spike Hitch is the knot of choice to accompany such a tool.
With this knot, you will be able to pull and control lines with ease and comfort.
This video will show you how to tie a...
which is a better way to see the caves of Algarve: from above or below? By dinghy or by land? We hike the trail that allows us to see the unique and beautiful landscape of southern Portugal and we take it u along for the amazing views!
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