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SDA130 123 knots Sideways
SDA130 123 knots Sideways
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel I try to magically erase our bean bag chairs. Then, as beautiful Shroud Cay fills up, we sail away to gorgeous Compass Cay for a bottom scrubbing. It's an easy, relaxing sail. But hold onto your hats as our leisurely s...
SDA129 Tight Squeeze
SDA129 Tight Squeeze
Join us on the latest expedition with Sailing Dark Angel as we navigate into the stunning waters of the Exumas. Brace yourselves as we squeeeeeze into a very crowded and shallow Allan's Cay, savoring our first dip of the year amidst challenging currents. T...
SDA128 Runnin’ Against the Wind
SDA128 Runnin’ Against the Wind
What are we doing today, Captain Dave? We embark on a two-day journey from the serene shores of Bimini to the vibrant landscapes of New Providence Island. Our expedition encounters unexpected challenges as we navigate against the relentless East winds, fa...
SDA127 Crossing the Gulf Stream with a Pool Noodle?
SDA127 Crossing the Gulf Stream with a Pool Noodle?
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we cruise south to Cay Biscayne before making the international hop to Bimini, our check-in point to the Bahamas. After checking in the boat chores continue... with a pool noodle? Our Rum tasting article in the fall ...
SDA126 Windlass Woes
SDA126 Windlass Woes
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we finally get off the mooring and head offshore, but anchoring becomes an issue when our Lofrans Tigress windlass fails. At least we finally get to hang out with Anthony again! He was the first really good friend we ...
SDA125 West Palm Beach Walkabout and Leather Patchwork
SDA125 West Palm Beach Walkabout and Leather Patchwork
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take one last walk around West Palm Beach, and find a way to patch our ailing salon cushions as we get another day closer to sailing out of Lake Worth, Florida. Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitud...
SDA124 Clean Bottom Raising the Antenna
SDA124 Clean Bottom Raising the Antenna
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we install a new antenna and scrape the reef off the bottom of the hull as we get a few steps closer to leaving for the Bahamas Andrew did a great job cleaning Dark Angel's bottom. If you're in the Lake Worth/Palm B...
SDA123 Swapping the Generator
SDA123 Swapping the Generator
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're back aboard 'Kokomo' to swap out her generator. Ever wonder what goes into replacing a major component in a skinny compartment? Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is a...
SDA122 Pool Noodles for Fenders?!?
SDA122 Pool Noodles for Fenders?!?
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we concentrate on our friends new to them Manta 38 cat Kokomo. Dave does some bottom sanding before splashing in an insanely tight well, and then moving to a nearby marina. Later we crew Kokomo down the ICW, with a sto...
SDA121 SDA121 Should the Battens be Connected to the Mast?!?
SDA121 SDA121 Should the Battens be Connected to the Mast?!?
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we move to a friends' mooring in clearer water to continue working on Dark Angel, getting her ready to go back to the Bahamas. We receive and install the parts to replace a few of our undersized mainsail batten slider...
SDA120 Spinnaker meets Sailrite
SDA120 Spinnaker meets Sailrite
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take our poor, beaten up spinnaker ashore to our friend Martha, who puts her Sailrite skills to work to patch our beautiful spinnaker back up and get her ready for downwind sailing again Check out Neal's repair ou...
SDA119P Powering Up! One Step Closer to the Bahamas
SDA119P Powering Up! One Step Closer to the Bahamas
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we tackle battery issues once again. Andy and Nancy bring us more of the SLA batteries they donated a few months ago because we've consumed the original ones, and Cal calls us to let us know there's a cat at the city d...
SDA118 Dark Angel gets Smitten
SDA118 Dark Angel gets Smitten
The Dark Angel crew jumps ship to crew Captain Matt's beautiful Shannon ketch 'Smitten'. A chilly but gorgeous modelling shoot and a cleverly disguised marriage proposal both take advantage of this beautiful, classic ketch. Join us behind the scenes. Book...
SDA117 Starlink! Game Changer
SDA117 Starlink! Game Changer
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we open and install our Christmas gift. A new Starlink dish! This is so exciting! Starlink is an epic game-charger for worklife on board. Internet everywhere means access to weather info and access to uploads and do...
SDA116 Happy Birthday? Torrential Rain, High Winds and Damage
SDA116 Happy Birthday? Torrential Rain, High Winds and Damage
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we celebrate my birthday by trying to go snorkeling, getting caught in a monsoon and damaging the dinghy. What happens when repairs don't hold? Adalberto is AWESOME at https://aaainflatablesusa.com/ Custom made fende...
SDA115 New Season, New Batteries, Friends to the Rescue!
SDA115 New Season, New Batteries, Friends to the Rescue!
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're joined by our friends Andy and Nancy from SV Free-Spirit. They bring us joy and batteries! We replace our 8 totally failed Firefly AGM batteries with half a dozen lightly used 125Ah Sealed Lead Acid batteries. ...
SDA114 Is This the End? Season 2 Wrap-up
SDA114 Is This the End? Season 2 Wrap-up
In this episode of sailing dark angel, we grab a better than expected overnight sailing window back to Florida, where I try to snag the barnacle munchers that greet us. Then we wrap up Season 2 with what we've learned and what we've experienced. Was this l...
SDA113 Bimini Wild Life
SDA113 Bimini Wild Life
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we take advantage of some rare wild life experiences while off-shore at Bimini. A momma dolphin and her baby visit our boat and play with me. A school of Spotted Eagle Rays cruises lazily by and we try like hell to kee...
SDA112 Dinghy Dance Challenge ~ Wreck Dive
SDA112 Dinghy Dance Challenge ~ Wreck Dive
We leave our terrible shoal anchorage west of Chub Cay and finally make our way to Bimini. We wander between three anchorages trying to find the best compromise between anchor set and swell. Hanging on anchor I make my own entertainment. Dance PARTY! A nic...
SDA111 The End of the Exumas
SDA111 The End of the Exumas
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we spend our last few days in the Exumas at Allan's Cay. We explore a reef outside the protection of the island before cleaning Dark Angel's bottom for the trip back to Bimini. The sail toward Bimini is a bit choppy, ...
There’s a Shark in my Shower! #youtubevideo #bahamas #shark #yacht #shower #travel  #shorts #reels
There’s a Shark in my Shower! #youtubevideo #bahamas #shark #yacht #shower #travel #shorts #reels
It's not often you have to interrupt your shower to pet a shark who stops by for a little attention. I can’t get enough of shark encounters in the Bahamas 🦈👀🤩
SDA110 Shower Shark & Sailing Squalls
SDA110 Shower Shark & Sailing Squalls
We say good-bye to our beloved Pipe Creek and begin our trek north. A short hop outside on the sound takes us to Compass Cay, where we explore the shoreline, and then a beautiful shark interrupts shower time. A longer hop up to Norman's Cay has us sailing ...
SDA109 Pipe Creek: Hidden Coral Heads and Spectacular Sunsets
SDA109 Pipe Creek: Hidden Coral Heads and Spectacular Sunsets
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we sail to Pipe Creek for the last time this season. Every time we come here we find something new. From diving a hidden coral head from a secluded beach, to finding a new place to enjoy the stunning sunset. Our Rum ...
Baby Conch #boatlife #shorts #bahamas #reels  #sailing #ocean #sailingchannel #lifestyle #boatlife
Baby Conch #boatlife #shorts #bahamas #reels #sailing #ocean #sailingchannel #lifestyle #boatlife
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