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SDA136 Pig Beach, Sharks & Staniel Cay
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SDA136 Pig Beach, Sharks & Staniel Cay

Join Captain Dave and Lisa on their exhilarating voyage to Pig Beach in the Bahamas! Watch as they dive for anchors, encounter sharks, explore caves, and fuel up in Staniel Cay. Embark on this thrilling adventure with Sailing Dark Angel.
SDA135 Sharks & Cuts ~ Bahamas Dangers
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SDA135 Sharks & Cuts ~ Bahamas Dangers

In this episode, we leave beautiful Thomas Cay and head to the popular anchorage at Big Majors. We witness first hand how cleaning fish on other boats can make swimming and anchor checks interesting with potential shark encounters! 🌊⛵🦈
SDA134 Conch Tease! Breeding in Pipe Creek
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SDA134 Conch Tease! Breeding in Pipe Creek

In this exciting episode, we join Captain Dave and Lisa from Sailing Dark Angel as they finally get to explore Pipe Creek after storms clear out. Along the way, they discover a flourishing population of juvenile conch in the shallows!
SDA133 You’re Grounded! Lightning Strikes and Dragging Anchors
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SDA133 You’re Grounded! Lightning Strikes and Dragging Anchors

Sailing Dark Angel takes you through their unforgettable storm-surfing adventure in Pipe Creek, facing big winds, unexpected currents, and even lightning strikes. Watch how they expertly maneuver their boats, anchor systems, and test the resilience of their anchorage during this intense maritime epi...
SDA132 Storm Prep on a Sailing Catamaran
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SDA132 Storm Prep on a Sailing Catamaran

Sailing Dark Angel ventures to beautiful Pipe Creek Exumas, but must prepare their sailing catamaran for an incoming storm. They explore anchoring techniques, perform engine tests, and discuss essential boat prep strategies while bracing for the upcoming winds.
SDA131 Anchor Ups & Downs
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SDA131 Anchor Ups & Downs

Join Sailing Dark Angel as they navigate the challenges of anchoring in the shallows of Thomas Key's Pipe Creek. Experience the excitement and beauty of this favorite spot in a way only Dark Angel can capture.
SDA130 123 knots Sideways
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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 sail takes an unexpected twist, we'...
SDA129 Tight Squeeze
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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. Then, embark on a breathtaking downwind ...
SDA128 Runnin’ Against the Wind
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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, facing the daunting prospect of dwindling fuel...
SDA127 Crossing the Gulf Stream with a Pool Noodle?
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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 issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is...
SDA126 Windlass Woes
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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 met when we started our boat search at the b...
SDA125 West Palm Beach Walkabout and Leather Patchwork
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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 Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW.....
SDA124 Clean Bottom Raising the Antenna
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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 Beach area you can reach him at 1 2...
SDA123 Swapping the Generator
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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 available NOW... It's del...
SDA122 Pool Noodles for Fenders?!?
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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 stop at Peck Lake to enjoy the sunset, on to he...
SDA121 SDA121 Should the Battens be Connected to the Mast?!?
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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 sliders. We're getting closer! We disco...
SDA120 Spinnaker meets Sailrite
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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 our of jib with his Sailrite Our Rum ta...
SDA119P Powering Up! One Step Closer to the Bahamas
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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 dock upgrading to Lithium batteries...
SDA118 Dark Angel gets Smitten
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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 Sophia for your wedding phot...
SDA117 Starlink! Game Changer
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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 downloads. No more moving from beautiful seclu...
SDA116 Happy Birthday? Torrential Rain, High Winds and Damage
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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 Custom made fenders and custom covers. He's your guy. Located right in Lake Worth...
SDA115 New Season, New Batteries, Friends to the Rescue!
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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. With fresh batteries installed it'...
SDA114 Is This the End? Season 2 Wrap-up
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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 lifestyle a good call? Is it time t...
SDA113 Bimini Wild Life
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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 keep up to them! Then we snorkel a beautiful re...
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