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Sailing Floating Freedom
August 30, 2023
Sailing Floating Freedom

Sailing Floating Freedom

Our family of three learning to sail and explore on our 1985 Beneteau First 375 on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Sailing Floating Freedom Lastest Videos

Our final video, moving on to new adventures
Our final video, moving on to new adventures
After much thought and conversations we have decided to sell Floating Freedom, for at least the next few years we won't have the time to make it worth while to keep the boat. It has been an amazing adventure and look forward to one day getting back on th...
Published: Aug 30, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:14:27
Top 5 Anchorages in coastal British Columbia
Top 5 Anchorages in coastal British Columbia
In this video we highlight our top 5 anchorages (so far) in the Strait of Georgia region of coastal British Columbia. Our favorite spots we visited in our 4 seasons of sailing the beautiful waters and wilderness of BC.
Published: Jun 12, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:09:40
Anchoring at Wallace Island and another drone disaster
Anchoring at Wallace Island and another drone disaster
Our final sailing trip of 2022 takes us to beautiful Wallace Island, BC. We enjoy awesome weather with our buddy boat Salish Dancer and explore the area. Matt has technical issues with the drone and the results are tragic.
Published: Apr 02, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:17:07
Good times and a close call sailing the Sunshine Coast
Good times and a close call sailing the Sunshine Coast
We spend the spend the Labour Day long weekend buddy boating in the Sunshine Coast at Plumber Cove on Keats Island. We explore the island and dinghy across to Gibsons to visit the famous Molly's Reach Cafe featured on the TV series 'The Beachcombers'
Published: Feb 25, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:14:25
Amazing day sailing from Hornby Island
Amazing day sailing from Hornby Island
We wrap up our Desolation Sound trip by provisioning at Refuge Cove, returning to Tenedos Bay where Floating Freedom broke down last year, and then overnight at Tribune Bay before heading home. We experience a perfect day sailing, wing on wing most of the...
Published: Jan 21, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:16:18
Chillin’ in Pendrell Sound
Chillin’ in Pendrell Sound
Published: Jan 03, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:00:31

Watch Sailing Floating Freedom From The Beginning!

Floating Freedom [Ep 01]
Floating Freedom [Ep 01]
We dream of owning a sailboat to explore the coastal waters of Vancouver Island and gain experience sailing. In our first episode follow along as we search for our first sailboat.
Published: Aug 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:05:16
We bought our first sailboat!
We bought our first sailboat!
Floating Freedom [Ep 02] We bought a 1978 Spencer Sun 27
Published: Sep 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:11:09
We Move onto the boat
We Move onto the boat
Floating Freedom [Ep03] We get R-Therapy prepped for the sail home, Matt grow's a bad beard, meet big bird
Published: Sep 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:07:20
Everything goes wrong sailing the boat home!!!
Everything goes wrong sailing the boat home!!!
Floating Freedom [Ep 04]
Published: Oct 03, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:06:24
Sailing with Whales
Sailing with Whales
Floating Freedom [Ep 05]
Published: Oct 11, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:12:52
Boat haul out and repairs
Boat haul out and repairs
Floating Freedom [Ep 06] Boat haul out, bottom paint, fixing valves, general boat clean up
Published: Nov 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:07:54
Matt loses his motorcycle and off season boat projects
Matt loses his motorcycle and off season boat projects
Floating Freedom [Ep 07] Winter boat projects, Matt loses his motorcycle, more projects
Published: Jan 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:10:14
Beers and Tears, selling the RV and trading camping for sailing!
Beers and Tears, selling the RV and trading camping for sailing!
Putting the RV up for sale, beers and tears
Published: Feb 18, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:08:05
Pretending we’re rich at the 2020 Vancouver Boat Show
Pretending we’re rich at the 2020 Vancouver Boat Show
Vancouver Boat Show weekend
Published: Mar 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:04:58
Easter Sailing to the Gulf Islands
Easter Sailing to the Gulf Islands
We make the best of a bad situation and self isolate to our sailboat for Easter weekend, we visit Thetis Island and Kulleet Bay for the first time. We spot some whales, enjoy happy hour, and have breakfast on the hook for the first time. Looking forward ...
Published: Apr 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:10:31
17 knots of wind too much for newbie sailors???
17 knots of wind too much for newbie sailors???
We take the sailboat out on a windy Saturday to get some fresh air and practice with the sails. The winds are not predictable and we struggle to keep air in our sail. It was great practice, but after struggling for a while we furl in the head sail and moto...
Published: Apr 27, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:09:36
Mother’s Day Weekend at Tent Island
Mother’s Day Weekend at Tent Island
On this episode we sail south to Tent Island and anchor for the first time overnight, Will got to play around in the dinghy for hours on end while Peggy and I enjoyed a glass of wine during an amazing sunset. Tent island is a beautiful little anchorage th...
Published: May 15, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:16:07
Anchoring at Preedy Harbour with friends
Anchoring at Preedy Harbour with friends
We go explore Dodd's Narrows between Cedar and Mudge Island and then go for an overnight sail to Thetis Island. Our friends that sold us R-Therapy meet us a Preedy Harbour on R-Therapy2 and we get to visit with them.
Published: Jun 20, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:15:02
Our longest trip so far to Montague Harbour, Ganges, and Tent Island
Our longest trip so far to Montague Harbour, Ganges, and Tent Island
Sailing to Saltspring, Galiano, and Tent Islands for our sailing vacation
Published: Aug 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:20:08
Buying a mystery sailboat
Buying a mystery sailboat
In this episode we say goodbye to our house of 12 years, sell our first sailboat, and search for a new boat to adventure with.
Published: Jan 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:13:31
Maiden voyage home on our new Beneteau and sailing by hundreds of sea lions.
Maiden voyage home on our new Beneteau and sailing by hundreds of sea lions.
We sail our new boat home from Canoe Cove Marina in Sidney, BC. On our way home we sail by a massive pod of sea lions right after we passing through Dodds Narrow at slack tide. We make it home to Stones Marina in Nanaimo just before dark. We couldn't have ...
Published: Feb 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:18:12
Getting the boat ready for spring sailing and some Easter surprises!
Getting the boat ready for spring sailing and some Easter surprises!
We are still dealing with lots of boat projects getting ready for this sailing season. The list of stuff to get done grows every time we're on the boat and we are looking forward to getting on the water.
Published: Apr 08, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:24:05
We finally get off the dock!
We finally get off the dock!
We finally get off the dock and go sailing in our 1985 Beneteau First 375, we sail around Newcastle, Protection, and Snake Islands.
Published: May 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:20:45
Our first overnighter on the boat at Newcastle Island Marine Park
Our first overnighter on the boat at Newcastle Island Marine Park
We take a short cruise from Nanaimo to Newcastle Island and spend our first night on the boat. We get the chance to meet up with some friends and explore Newcastle Island. Thanks for watching!
Published: Jun 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:15:08
Sailing to De Courcy Island and Pirate’s Cove Marine Park
Sailing to De Courcy Island and Pirate’s Cove Marine Park
We spend Father's Day weekend at De Courcy Island and look for Brother XII gold.
Published: Jul 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:18:09
Sailing to Hornby Island and anchoring at Tribune Bay – AKA Hawaii of BC
Sailing to Hornby Island and anchoring at Tribune Bay – AKA Hawaii of BC
The first video of our summer sailing adventures to Desolation Sound in British Columbia, Canada. After a months of planning and prepping we finally untie the lines and set sail. First stop, the incredible Hornby Island, a boaters paradise!
Published: Aug 31, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:09:21
Hornby Island to Lund, 2nd stop on our way to Desolation Sound
Hornby Island to Lund, 2nd stop on our way to Desolation Sound
We cross the Strait of Georgia for the first time from beautiful Tribune Bay on Hornby Island to the seaside village of Lund to stock up and start our adventure in Desolation Sound.
Published: Sep 26, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:07:58
Disaster in paradise
Disaster in paradise
We sail from Lund to Tenedos Bay and spend a few days in this amazing anchorage with friends. Our luck runs out and we suffer a critical failure on Floating Freedom in Desolation Sound.
Published: Oct 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:15:08
Unplanned haul out and repairs in Lund
Unplanned haul out and repairs in Lund
After our prop shaft sheared we were towed out of Tenedos Bay back to Lund to get repairs at Jack's Boat Yard. Not what we had planned for our first trip to Desolation Sound!
Published: Dec 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:16:53
Anchoring at the Copeland Islands before sailing home
Anchoring at the Copeland Islands before sailing home
After getting an emergency haul out and repairs at the boatyard we get splashed back in the water and meet our buddy boat in the Copeland Islands. We then start our way home to wrap up our summer sailing trip.
Published: Dec 28, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:11:21
2021 was a Bit#h, but we still managed to have some  awesome adventures.
2021 was a Bit#h, but we still managed to have some awesome adventures.
2021 was a difficult year locally and globally, in this video we reflect back on the amazing adventures we were lucky enough to enjoy as a family.
Published: Mar 12, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:11:21
Teak Cockpit Table Restoration
Teak Cockpit Table Restoration
Refinishing our teak cockpit table for this season of sailing. A step by step process of preparing and sealing the table.
Published: Apr 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:03:56
Hiding out in Smuggler Cove and Harmony Islands BC
Hiding out in Smuggler Cove and Harmony Islands BC
Part one of our trip to Princess Louisa Inlet from Nanaimo BC. First stop Smuggler Cove then the Harmony Islands to stage our voyage to Malibu Rapids and Chatterbox Falls.
Published: Jun 14, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:11:18
Sailing through Malibu Rapids to Chatterbox Falls BC
Sailing through Malibu Rapids to Chatterbox Falls BC
Part two of our trip to Jervis and Princess Louisa Inlets, we anchor at Chatterbox Falls and explore. We are also get surprised by the sailboat and crew that inspired us to buy a boat and visit Princess Louisa Inlet.
Published: Jul 11, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:14:47
Sailing to Pender Harbour and Jedediah Island
Sailing to Pender Harbour and Jedediah Island
Part 3 of our spring sailing trip to Princess Louisa Inlet, on our way home we visit the Pender Harbour Marina and Deep Bay at Jedediah Island Marine Park. We run into Captain John again on his charter boat Porpoise and we are treated to a full boat tour ...
Published: Aug 18, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:09:34
Montague Harbour – Pub Bus and E-bikes on Canada Day Long weekend
Montague Harbour – Pub Bus and E-bikes on Canada Day Long weekend
We take off to Montague Harbour on Galiano Island for the Canada Day holiday weekend, explore the island on electric bikes, and take the Hummingbird Bus to the pub.
Published: Sep 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:16:13
Extreme kayaking at Smuggler Cove and hiding out in Ballet Bay
Extreme kayaking at Smuggler Cove and hiding out in Ballet Bay
The first video of our big trip to Desolation Sound for 2022, we get back to Smuggler Cove to explore and visit Ballet Bay for the first time. Conditions for sailing were great and we run into MV Makena Kai in Powell River.
Published: Oct 21, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:19:54
Margaritas in Downtown Desolation – Prideaux Haven
Margaritas in Downtown Desolation – Prideaux Haven
The second video on our 2022 Desolation Sound trip, we spend a few days in the stunning Prideaux Haven, we buddy boat with MV Makena Kai and enjoy some of the best Margaritas this side of Mexico with Matt and Kelly. Check out their channel - MV Makena Kai...
Published: Nov 21, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:13:56
Margaritas in Prideaux Haven
Margaritas in Prideaux Haven
Rafting in Prideaux Haven with MV Makena Kai
Published: Nov 28, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:00:18
Exploring Pendrell Sound
Exploring Pendrell Sound
The next stop on our Desolation Sound trip is Pendrell Sound between East and West Redonda Islands. This is our new favourite anchorage, the warmest and cleanest water we have found yet. Can't wait to return next year.
Published: Dec 28, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:15:49
Chillin’ in Pendrell Sound
Chillin’ in Pendrell Sound
Published: Jan 03, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:00:31