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Which Anchor?
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Which Anchor?
There's no doubt that your anchor is one of the most important items on your boat and it's one of the most overlooked. There have been huge advances in anchor technology so would you benefit from a more modern anchor? Well that really depends on the anchor...
  • Oct 29, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:10
Ep 29 | Extreme racing around Venice
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Ep 29 | Extreme racing around Venice
There aren't many backdrops as iconic as Venice for yacht racing. It was great to have a grandstand view helping out on the committee boat for an international race series in one design Diam trimarans. It really was a spectacle. We are also making the most...
  • Oct 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:58
Ep 28 | Exploring Venice
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Ep 28 | Exploring Venice
Venice must be one of the most iconic destinations in the world to sail into. We've wanted to do it for years and were not disappointed. We are staying at Certosa marina which has a fantastic position 15 minutes from St Marks Square and set in beautiful pa...
  • Oct 01, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:51
Ep27 | When your engine dies at sea
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Ep27 | When your engine dies at sea
It's a whirlwind tour through Croatias stunning scenery and an epic sail into Venice. Everyone who owns a boat should sail into Venice once in their lives. With some trials and tribulations along the way this is a voyage not to be missed. ----------------...
  • Sep 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:11
Ep26 | In the eye of the storm!
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Ep26 | In the eye of the storm!
Lightning storms are one of a sailors worst fears. On a night sail from Italy to Croatia we get caught in the middle of a monster storm. For forty minutes we were stuck in the eye of the storm with lightning strikes all around. The timing was bad. We were ...
  • Sep 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:51
Basic sailing | Getting the sails up
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Basic sailing | Getting the sails up
Some viewers have asked for a very basic first step in sailing so here it is! Youngest daughter Millie is out sailing with us in Croatia at the moment and for the first time decided she needed a sailing lesson incase we all fall overboard and she has to sa...
  • Aug 27, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:51
Ep25 | Italy: Floating rocks and extreme fishing!
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Ep25 | Italy: Floating rocks and extreme fishing!
The sword fishing boats in the Messina strait have to be seen to be believed, with a 30 meter high tower and an even longer bow sprit both with men perched precariously at the ends you get the feeling fact is stranger than fiction. And to get to the Messi...
  • Aug 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:46
Ep24 | Is this the clearest water in the Med?
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Ep24 | Is this the clearest water in the Med?
Mahon harbour in Menorca is one of the biggest natural harbours in the world and a great place to hang out. With our new dinghy and anchor delivered there as well it feels like Christmas! But there's much more to Menorca than Mahon and we are keen to expl...
  • Aug 06, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:45
True Kit Dinghy Test
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True Kit Dinghy Test
As regular viewers will know we lost our old dinghy so went on a search for the best replacement. We wanted something that was good quality, that was light and good value. We're really happy with our choice, the True Kit Navigator. If any of you are after...
  • Jul 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:59
Ep 23 | Wind, Waves & Thunderstorms!
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Ep 23 | Wind, Waves & Thunderstorms!
Sailing the North -West coast of Mallorca is a real pleasure and the lack of tourists this year means us yachties have the place to ourselves! We did have some exciting weather though and a scary moment as our mainsail halyard broke at the worst possible...
  • Jul 23, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:10
Ep22 | We lost our dinghy :(
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Ep22 | We lost our dinghy :(
Sailing in the Med is a different prospect this year. The summer season has started but this year it's just for the locals and the live aboard cruisers. The holiday makers haven't come and the charter boats are still in their winter marinas. It's a unique ...
  • Jul 09, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:15
Anchoring 101
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Anchoring 101
Taking you through all aspects of anchoring, technique and gear. The theory and the practice, examples of good and bad, it's all in here. We also talk about the often forgotten subject of anchor chains and fit what we think is the ultimate anchor chain a ...
  • Jul 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:31:21
Ep 21 | Spain’s New Normal – Let the fun begin!
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Ep 21 | Spain’s New Normal – Let the fun begin!
Lockdown has ended in Spain and the beaches come to life. We night sail across to the Balearics. Formentera is first on the list with its beautiful white sand and crystal clear waters. It's like arriving in the Caribbean. We meet up with old cruising frien...
  • Jun 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:53
Ep20 | Evicted – leave right now!
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Ep20 | Evicted – leave right now!
Lockdown is easing, but there is still confusion over what is and isn't allowed. We feel like we've been running the gauntlet of weather and ever changing Covid rules anchoring on the Spanish mainland since March. We are now in an anchorage waiting for hi...
  • Jun 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:18
Choosing a boat for cruising
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Choosing a boat for cruising
Different boats for different folks... or just different situations! A good weekend boat doesn't necessarily make a good cruising boat. In this video we go through our decision making process in finding a boat for cruising and what we've learned in the th...
  • Jun 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:33:05
Ep19 | Will the bridge open in time?
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Ep19 | Will the bridge open in time?
Leaving the Mar Menor for what we hope will be the last time was an unexpected challenge. A freak current almost drags a local boat through before the bridge opens and we have to take avoiding action not to get caught up in it all. Happily exploring ashor...
  • May 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:32
Ep18 | Slowly Lifting Lockdown | We are Sailing!
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Ep18 | Slowly Lifting Lockdown | We are Sailing!
PATREON: There are lots of extra videos available on Patreon including an in depth look at what makes a good cruising boat. Continuing to produce these videos depends on our Patrons and we are very grateful for the support: https://www.patreon.com/sailing...
  • May 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:36
Ep17 | Lockdown Madness
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Ep17 | Lockdown Madness
Patreon : You Tube are now putting mid -role adds on videos, but there is a way to see the current videos with no adds at all before they get released to the public. By becoming an honorary member of crew and joining our Patreon group you will have three o...
  • Apr 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:21
Ep 16 | Self sufficient at anchor… well almost!
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Ep 16 | Self sufficient at anchor… well almost!
***WE ARE NOW ON PATREON*** Become an honorary member of crew and support our films https://www.patreon.com/sailingfairisle THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT :) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Apr 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:51
General winter boat jobs ; deck & engine maintenance, removing the fore stay and much more!
Sailing Fair Isle
General winter boat jobs ; deck & engine maintenance, removing the fore stay and much more!
There are always jobs to do on a sailboat and we try to get as much done off season here in the Med as possible. There are separate videos for oil change, winch maintenance, varnishing, bilge pump maintenance and rigging. So this is the stuff thats left.....
  • Apr 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:22
Rigging checks up the mast.
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Rigging checks up the mast.
Okay for all of you still able to at least get to your boat during this pandemic we've released another tech video from the Patreon site to give you some ideas of jobs you could be doing. This one has the bonus of extra exercise, going up and down the mast...
  • Apr 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:14
Ep 15 – Anchored in Isolation
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Ep 15 – Anchored in Isolation
The lockdown in Spain is extended with increased measures as we continue life at sea anchored in the Mar Menor. We begin to realise we are here for the long haul. This is our new home and we must embrace it. When the weather is good we can go paddle boardi...
  • Apr 05, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:18
Bilge Pumps
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Bilge Pumps
Continuing our series of Tech Corner videos on jobs you might be able to get done on your boat if you're lucky enough to be able to get to it, even if you can't sail it. We're releasing this video on Bilge pumps from the Patreon site as it's an important...
  • Mar 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:07
Varnishing
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Varnishing
If you're currently locked down on your boat or just planning what you're going to do when you get back to her, take the opportunity to get on with some varnishing. We have a lot of varnish on Fair Isle so I get a plenty of practice applying it! I've f...
  • Mar 29, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:28

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