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Ep39 | The good and bad of sailing
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Ep39 | The good and bad of sailing

We've now been living aboard Fair Isle for 5 years and we're having a reflective look at the good and bad points of life afloat. We are still unable to sail due to restrictions so are taking the opportunity to get our first Covid jab. Fingers crossed we will be sailing very soon. Follow o...
Boat power solutions  |  Ecoflow DELTA
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Boat power solutions | Ecoflow DELTA

We've been using the Ecoflow Delta now for 18months and it's been a really useful bit of kit to have on board, we are very pleased to have it and will be looking at some other Ecoflow devices soon as we like this one so much, watch this space! We have been getting a lot of use out of our ...
Destination Sailing Channel  |  Venice
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Destination Sailing Channel | Venice

Our friends Simon and Carla on Ocean Fox are putting together a really interesting series on great destinations to sail to called 'Destination Sailing Channel.' They will be available as a podcast as well as on YouTube. They asked us to talk about our experience at Certosa marina in Venice...
Ep 38  |  Everything you wanted to know about life on a boat, but were too scared to ask!
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Ep 38 | Everything you wanted to know about life on a boat, but were too scared to ask!

We asked our Patreons to come up with any questions they wanted to ask, you might be surprised with what they came up with! It's been a fairly disastrous week as my mac has died and lockdown in Italy means I can't get it fixed. This was edited on my extreeeemely slow ancient back-up compu...
Electric Outboard Motor  |   ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo.  FULL TEST
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Electric Outboard Motor | ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo. FULL TEST

Being full time live aboard cruisers spending most of our time at anchor we rely on our outboard engine completely. Our petrol engine was not only unreliable, it was noisy, heavy and meant we had to store petrol on board which I don't like doing. So the search was on for the best electric engin...
Ep 37  |  ePropulsion around Venice
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Ep 37 | ePropulsion around Venice

We are finally mobile with our own dinghy as our new electric outboard has arrived. It's opened up a whole new world of exploration around Venice. Boat jobs carry on at a pace. The new Bifacial solar panel arrives, it's a big beast to fit! And the weather is good enough to start getting Fa...
The best way to shiny topsides that stay looking great.
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The best way to shiny topsides that stay looking great.

I'm trying something new on our topsides which regular viewers will know have been a battle to keep looking good. Instead of applying polish which seems to wear off in months and leave the gelcoat exposed to oxidisation, which makes it really chalky, I'm trying some new fangled nano techn...
Ep 36  |  Free to Travel – Sort of!
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Ep 36 | Free to Travel – Sort of!

Lockdown restrictions in Italy are keeping Venice empty, but we are allowed to travel within the province and that means the fantastic area from the coast to the Alps. Lakes, mountains and fantastic historic towns, we can't leave the province of Veneto by why would you want to when there'...
Wifi & 4G connection on your boat
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Wifi & 4G connection on your boat

SEE THE UPDATE IN EPISODE 81 - THE DIGITAL YACHTS SYSTEM HAS SOME PROBLEMS Okay so some of you go sailing to get away from the world, but for cruisers like us our boat is our home and it needs to be connected. Close to lane you you may get data with your mobile phone or tablet but it can be pretty...
Ep 35  |  Trouble Sailing the Med.
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Ep 35 | Trouble Sailing the Med.

One of the delights of cruising is being able to visit different countries and cultures by sea. We are explorers. The Brits of Brexit (and that means us) are battling with two problems at the moment - Covid and Schengen. There are so many countries in close proximity in the Mediterranean, all with d...
What’s best – Swivel or Shackle?
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What’s best – Swivel or Shackle?

Attaching your anchor properly to your chain can be easily overlooked and often results in this being the weakest link in the system. Because your system is only as good as it's weakest link this is a serious matter. Many hardened sailors will tell you the only way to do this properly is with a...
Special Report – Don McIntyre
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Special Report – Don McIntyre

When the Australian Geographic Society presented Don with the Gold Medal for a “Life Time of Adventure” in 2012 they probably thought at 57 he was about to retire from a lifetime of adventure. Nothing could be further from the truth. Since then Don has managed to resurrect what I think is the grea...
Ep34 |  Sailing Life in Winter Lock-Down
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Ep34 | Sailing Life in Winter Lock-Down

Living on board in freezing temperatures has it's own challenges especially when your on a two week quarantine in lockdown! It's all good though, we're getting by and there are still some lovely sights to see. We briefly showed some shoes in this episode that were kindly given to us...
Ep33 | The Covid test that got us home
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Ep33 | The Covid test that got us home

As the UK went into full lockdown we were battling to get back to Venice and our boat Fair Isle. Three covid tests within 48 hours and lots of questions from immigration officials and we made it! So season 3 begins and Venice may be in the grips of the virus too, but it's still a vibrant lovel...
Ep 32 |  The best way to travel
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Ep 32 | The best way to travel

Venice is eerily empty, both in the lagoon and the city. But we can still travel around and the best way to do that is by boat. Kayaking around the lagoon is something you simply must do, but in the city you need a Gondola, and that's a much more difficult prospect. We are lucky enough to be fr...
8 Best Gifts for Sailors
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8 Best Gifts for Sailors

This is a Thanksgiving Special for all our friends in the States and for everyone to get some ideas about the best xmas gifts for sailors. We've found loads of gadgets in our time on board that make life easier & more fun. So if you're a sailor or just know a sailor these are all thing...
Food on board | Special
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Food on board | Special

Food aboard has its own issues and challenges; provisioning, storage, cooking etc. But experiencing the cuisines of different regions is one of the pleasures of cruising so you want to make the most of it. This is a little video about our food journey from Northern to Southern Europe. We've als...
Ep 31 |  Splendid Isolation
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Ep 31 | Splendid Isolation

If there was a perfect place to sit out lockdown this has to be it! One of the most beautiful anchorages ever and we can still get provisions by dinghy in Burano and get water and gas from Certosa, we love this place. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 30 |  Seized Solid!
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Ep 30 | Seized Solid!

We've had a few disasters on board this week, but at least the long list of winter jobs to do has begun, we also cover the last race of the season into Venice lagoon with almost 200 boats on the start-line. So that was spectacular! We manage a trip out on a classic wooden Venetian boat with JP...
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 you have and the cruising you int...
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 of the warm Autumn weather to explore ...
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 parkland. We are going to enjoy winter he...
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. -------------------------------------------------------...
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 approaching land, and the raging storm to th...
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