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Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 9

Spurred on by the supportive comments on the previous video (Up on the hard, part 8) I've chosen to paint the area underneath the engine. I'm almost done and I'm glad I did this. Thanks, guys! :)

Oct 25, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:35

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Sail Life – Up on the hard, part 10

I had in no way expected my short (1-2 weeks planned) stay in the yard to turn into 10 videos, but here we are. Hopefully, this will be the last video I'll upload with Obelix being stuck up in the hard :) Link to guide about using west system epoxy to ma...

Nov 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:36

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Sail Life – Froli Travel Sleep System, part 1

NB! are you considering purchasing this product? Check out the comment from "Breehorn Sailor " down below ("Berger Sentina Mobil" is apparently a more affordable version of the same product). I've wanted to try this product for a long time. Join me as I ta...

Nov 07, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:24

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Sail Life – Stepping the mast and Digital Yacht SPL2000

With the help of a few of the other liveaboards, I finally get to step the mast! I still don't have the engine back in the boat but stepping the mast is a step in the right direction :) I had hoped to get a lot more done and, therefore, have a more content...

Nov 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:50

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Sail Life – DeLorme InReach SE

I take a look at the DeLorme InReach SE I'll bring with me across the Atlantic. This device will allow me to post to twitter/facebook and to provide live location updates. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SailDotLife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saildot...

Nov 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:08

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Sail Life – Sailboat update #19

Come aboard as I put up Christmas lights, play with the Froli sleep-system and fail at replacing two turnbuckles. Also, there is a quick glimpse at a Vaavud Sleipnir that will be featured in a future video. LINKS: Trailer for Drakes movie about his time ...

Nov 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:09

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Sail Life – Want to meet up in NYC? + New Camera (Panasonic GH4)

I had a lot of fun meeting a few of guys while I was in the US this summer. So, in the immortal words of the Teletubbies - again again! If you'd like to meet up while I'm in NYC (March 28 - April 2, 2016) go ahead and drop me an email at saildotlife@gmail....

Nov 28, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:14

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Sail Life – House VS boat, transitioning to be a liveaboard

I've been living board the boat for three months now. I know I haven't done a lot of "liveaboard" videos lately. Here is why :-) Do I love being a liveaboard? YES! I could easily see myself living aboard a boat the rest of my life. Links: Facebook: www.fa...

Dec 02, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:51

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Sail Life – House vs Boat, Liveaboard Q&A

After having uploaded the last video, I received an email from Rutger and Ilse with a bunch of questions. All the questions had to do with transitioning from living in a house to become a full-time liveaboard. I figured these questions might be of interest...

Dec 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:07

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Sail Life – How to submit questions for future Q&A videos + a quick Q&A session

In this video, I go over how to submit questions for future Q&A videos and answer a few more questions. Email: [email protected] NB! I'm sorry about the audio in this video. I have no idea what went wrong. My audio levels were perfect with the gh4...

Dec 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:34

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Sail Life – Sailboat Update #20

Come aboard for a few random sailboat updates from your friendly liveaboard friend ;) In this video: pancakes, publishing a youtube video, new "curtains" and a gift from Scott.

Dec 16, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:06

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Sail Life – Happy Holidays from Sail Life and Friends!

Happy Holidays from YouTube Channels: DrakeParagon - http://youtube.com/drakeParagon, Cruising Lealea - http://youtube.com/vega1860, Iandi Boats - http://youtube.com/kamauiandiataiyero, Sailing Simplicity & Hello Ocean - http://youtube.com/SailingSimpl...

Dec 18, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:43

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Sail Life – (FAILED!!!) Easy long range WiFi aboard a boat

NB! I hope you guys can see the humor in this video :) In the next video I publish I'll be back to my (positive) old self ;) I wanted to make a video about how easy it is to improve the range at which your able to access WiFi networks located ashore from y...

Dec 28, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:39

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Sail Life – Vaavud Sleipnir (a wind meter for smartphones)

In this video, I take a look at the Sleipnir from the Danish startup Vaavud. The Sleipnir is a wind meter for smartphones. To check if the Sleipner or the Mjolnir (the first wind meter for smartphones Vaavud introduced) is compatible with your smartphone h...

Jan 05, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:10

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Sail Life – Q&A video #1

Questions answered in this video: 1) When did you first start sailing? 2) Do you wish you did anything different in your remodel of Obelix? 3) What's the latest on your amateur radio training/licensing? 4) What amateur radio equipment will you install on O...

Jan 12, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:06

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Sail Life – Live updates during the Atlantic crossing (how to get them)

Get live updates from the Atlantic crossing here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saildotlife Twitter: https://twitter.com/SailDotLife MapShare: https://share.delorme.com/saillife Video about the InReach SE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbVpCjMq_oY

Jan 17, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:33

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Sail Life – Sailboat Update #21

It's time for another quick update. In this video, I give a short update on the Froli Travel Sleep system and give a quick glimpse into what else is going on aboard the boat. Also a much-requested update on the engine ;) Check out Drake's videos: https:/...

Jan 23, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:20

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Sail Life – Spinlock Lume-on & Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 (two safety products)

In this video, I take a look at two safety products. Spinlock Lume-on (https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en-us/categories/lume-on/product_groups/lume-on) and Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 (http://oceansignal.com/products/plb1/). Other products mentioned in this vi...

Jan 29, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:23

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Sail Life – Atlantic crossing, the stuff and gadgets I’ll bring

NB! I wanted to publish this video yesterday but it took forever for YouTube to process the HD and 4K versions. On Friday, I'm leaving for Portugal to cross the Atlantic aboard Fiona. In this video, I go over some of the stuff and gadgets I'll bring along.

Feb 01, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:27

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Sail Life – Failed Atlantic Crossing

Just a quick video to let you guys know that I'm okay.

Feb 24, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:51

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Sail Life – How to overcome a midlife crisis

Time for a surprise! ;)

Mar 19, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:17

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Sail Life – Warrior 38 (sailboat), quick boat tour

I'll do a more thorough boat tour later on, for now, all I had time for was a quick 5-minute tour of this lovely Warrior 38 sailboat ;)

Mar 25, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:35

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Sail Life – My new sailboat + QA. YAY!!!

It's official! I've bought a new sailboat. An awesome Warrior 38 ;-) This is a quick Q&A video where I answer some of the questions from you guys. (Click "Show more" for info about the boat warming) Info about the boat warming: Location: The boat is l...

Apr 16, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:20

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Sail Life – Preparing to sail my new sailboat across the North Sea, BHA #0

I'm preparing to sail my new sailboat from Scotland across the North Sea back home to Denmark. In fact, I'm leaving in a week! Links: InReach site: https://share.delorme.com/saillife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saildotlife Twitter: https://twitte...

Apr 30, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:54

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Sail Life – diesel engine maintenance & AIS transponder installation, BHA #1

In this video, I change the air filter, and the oil on the Volvo Penta D2-40F aboard my new sailboat Athena. I also hook up my AIS transponder from Digital Yacht (Digital Yacht AIT2000) to the chart plotter (Standard Horizon CP300i). As a small bonus, ther...

May 08, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:13

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Sail Life – More maintenance & CTEK Battery Sense, BHA #2

Final preparations for the trip to bring my new sailboat back home to Denmark. In this video: some more diesel engine maintenance and a quick initial look at the CTEK Battery Sense. NB! This video is 2 weeks delayed. I had no way of uploading it. Sorry guy...

May 21, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:18

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Sail Life – Sailing from Scotland to Denmark part 1 of 2, BHA #3

Join me as I sail my new sailboat (a warrior 38) from Scotland across the North Sea back home to Denmark. This video tells the first part of the story. In this video, we set off from Kirkcudbright, battle seasickness and do a lot of awesome sailing. I thin...

May 25, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:22

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Sail Life – Sailboat refit (summer 2016), the plan + sanding

NB! The video has only just been uploaded. YouTube is still busy preparing the different versions and resolutions. If the video doesn't work on mobile right now try again in a few hours :) I wanted to publish the video before heading to bed. In this video,...

May 28, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:28

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Sail Life – More sanding? Yay!

I continue sanding the hull of my new sailboat (a Warrior 38). The goal is to get rid of all the old barrier coat (an epoxy primer). After a failed osmosis treatment 8-9 years ago the blisters are back. Now it's time for the final showdown! Bring it on! ;)...

Jun 05, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:26

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Sail Life – Sailing from Scotland to Denmark part 2 of 2, BHA #4

Come join me on the last part of the journey aboard my new sailboat Athena from Scotland to Denmark. I purchase Athena in Scotland and needed to bring her back home to Denmark. It turned out to be an awesome trip. We sailed through some of the best cruisin...

Jun 11, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:55

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Sail Life – Osmosis repair update + leak hunting + Victron energy phoenix charger 12/50

A quick update on my osmosis repair. What looked like gelcoat blistering, to begin with, turned out to also include (very) minor damage to the hull laminate. Come join me as I search for leaks! There is water in my bilge and I want to find the leaks. Last ...

Jun 25, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:00

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Sail Life – diy osmosis treatment, removing thru hulls and boom tent

In this video, there is a short update on the progress of my osmosis treatment. I get started on removing the old bronze thru hulls. Last but not least I put up a makeshift boom tent. This video didn't turn out the way I had planned. I had to scrap a lot...

Jul 03, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:50

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Sail Life – DIY osmosis repair and Trudesign Seacocks (thru hull and ball valves)

In this video, I use a powerful pressure washer and a combination of sand and water as the next step in my DIY osmosis repair. I also remove the last of the old thru hulls and take a look at some fiberglass reinforced nylon thru hulls and ball valves from ...

Jul 10, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:31

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Sail Life – Osmosis repair, removing the heads, Blue Sea SafetyHub 150 and more diy

Jul 17, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:22

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Sail Life – Heatwave… too warm and too wet! I’d rather be sailing!

It was hot as hell this weekend (the temperature aboard my boat - Athena - topped 104F (40C)! It's too much for this sailor! I'm longing for winter - be gone pesky summer! I didn't get much done because of the heat, but at least I'm now ready to start sand...

Jul 24, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:20

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Sail Life – Sailboat restoration DIY style. Costs and wet expanding foam

My DIY (Do It Yourself) sailboat restoration is in full swing. In this video, I though briefly on cost. Both the purchase price and what it costs to keep Athena up on the hard here in Denmark. This video is two days early (i usually purplish on Sundays). I...

Jul 29, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:51

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