In a previous how to, I showed the farmer’s loop and called it an alpine butterfly knot. This is a correction to that video and a comparison of the two knots. They have similar properties and similar ways of being tied, but they are different knots!
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Herby and Maddie continue tearing out the old head to make room for the head refit they are doing. They also take a break from the work to visit the sulfur pits on the island of Terceira, Azores.
#Azores #boatwork #refit
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Ever wonder how your favorite Youtube Channel started? How it came to be?
Herby and Maddie take a look down memory lane to talk about how they started Rigging Doctor!
#Riggingdoctor #travelvlog #vlog
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Ever wonder why sailboats have spreaders? And why some have many while others only have one?
In this video, Herby and Maddie explain what spreaders are for and how they work. They also go into detail about keel stepped vs deck stepped masts, as well as typ...
Herby and Maddie take a vacation from the boat work and venture off to the magical land of Flores (pronounced Floresh) where the encounter untouched natural beauty in the westernmost point of Europe and the most western Portuguese Colony.
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You decide you want to live the simple life and travel instead of getting a 9 to 5 job. Maybe you want to go cruising full time! There is no college major for “cruising” so why go to school?
In this video, Herby and Maddie talk about their thoughts on ...
A lot of videos will show you how to modify your epoxy with fillers and additives to get the desired effect, but they all require you to first mix the epoxy properly.
This video covers the very basic and very crucial step: How to mix epoxy.
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#timelapsepainting #dog #art
A time lapse of Maddie’s painting process while she does a pet portrait commission.
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The second half of our Flores side trip where we continue to explore the island and experience first hand the immense power of the wind! Waterfalls up!
Powerful hurricane force winds fall on the island and alter reality! Up is down, down is up, and nowher...
Have you ever heard of Schengen? Most Americans haven’t! If you ever intend to travel to Europe, you need to watch this video.
We will help prepare you for what we were not prepared for.
Schengen makes travel through Europe seamless, as long as you ar...
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What is the best keel design for you? Are you going to be racing or will you be cruising full time? Do you want speed or dependability?
There is no perfect keel, but there is a good des...
Herby and Maddie return to the states to visit their family and pets for the holidays. While back in the states, Herby works full time as a dentist to earn money which allows them to go cruising. They also begin the process of getting their residency visas...
Ever wonder how kind people are in foreign countries? What about to foreigners in their country?
Herby experienced first hand just how kind people are to cruisers that are visiting their country.
#travel #vlog #hope
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We know our opinion may be unpopular, but we just can't say enough good things about Hank-on headsails! We list all the reasons why we believe that they are superior to furlers for long...
Herby and Maddie return to Wisdom in the Azores and discover some nastiness! Herby also gets some major work accomplished in the head refit. They also set off and explore the beautiful wonders of the island of Terceira.
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Maddie recounts the events that put her in crutches and discusses what it’s like to be injured in a foreign country.
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Maddie demonstrates how to get rid of mold that is growing in a moist environment with the power of white vinegar!
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The day has finally come! The topsides are getting painted which means we need to evacuate the boat! We hike Monte Brazil where we see the cutest deer and make friends with a cat. We’ve met some fellow Americans at a restaurant who happened to be staying...
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite sailing vloggers? This video gives you an insight into the struggles and work that goes on behind the scenes with Sailing YouTubers and Vloggers.
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Which generator do we prefer: diesel or gas? We have both, but we have to get rid of one. Which will it be and WHY?
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We start off with a phone call to Lady K Sailing (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWjvR-ATkCV1Aqt5Xki8g8A) where we discussed rigging options for his boat.
Herby continues the head refit, but instead of tearing out, he finally gets to start installing it...
We just watched the documentary “Behind the Curve” and respond with our experiences. Please for the love of everything, WATCH THE END!
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Either your old halyard fell out of the mast or you want to install a brand new additional halyard in your mast, how do you do it? How do you feed it through the spar? Watch this video and I will show you the tricks to feeding a brand new halyard through y...
Valentines Day! Herby and Maddie celebrate in their own “special” way. Also, Herby does a bunch of head work and the planning phase for the reconstruction begins!
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Maddie paints another portrait of a lovely couple in Alaska. Enjoy as her time lapse speed painting brings this canvas to life!
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Varnishing wood is a great way to protect the wood and bring out the beauty of the grain. In this video, we cover the steps to prepare the wood for varnish as well as discuss the differ...
The head refit is coming along nicely! The old seacock is removed, the wood paneling gets installed, and most importantly: Maddie sprains her ankle!
Maddie is out of commission for the next several days as she waits for her ankle to heal while Herby keeps ...
We are almost at 10,000 subscribers and we want to mark this milestone accomplishment with something that will really make a difference in the world we live in! Let’s save the oceans!
By the way, we are not flat earthers.
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This episode will show you how to make an eye splice in single braid Class II Ropes. We start off with the Longbury and I show you exactly why you should ...
The police come banging on our hull early in the morning with guns and all! Our blue binder comes to the rescue and we explain why it’s so important to stay organized! We’ve got some unexpected payments to make, which is a bummer. Maddie deals with the...
Ever planning on cruising in Portugal? If so, you will want to be prepared for these hidden taxes!
In this video, we detail the taxes levied on visiting boats.
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This video is all about where we poop! We explain all about our composting head and why we believe this is the BEST option for boats or even tiny houses! Watch and learn to understand the wonders of our toilet.
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It feels like these projects are never going to end! As we finish one, the next project is staring us in the face!
Herby is finishing the head Refit and finally is applying varnish to the wood. Maddie sands the entire deck in preparation for the primer tha...
Have you heard?? Because chances are, we haven't! Taken aback by the tragic news of the burning Notre Dame in Paris, we discuss our experiences with cruising and how it effects our ability to receive news in other countries.
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Need to install the name on your boat or graphics on your car? This video will show you how to do a graphics install from start to finish. This video demonstrates the installations of a logo on the bow of a bo
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