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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.

Dec 28, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:21

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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!

Dec 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:53

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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.

Oct 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:08

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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.

Sep 26, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:58

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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!

Aug 31, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:21

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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.

Jul 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:09

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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!

Jun 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:08

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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.

May 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:45

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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.

Apr 08, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:05

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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 ...

Feb 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:12

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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.

Jan 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:31

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Our longest trip so far to Montague Harbour, Ganges, and Tent Island

Sailing to Saltspring, Galiano, and Tent Islands for our sailing vacation

Aug 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:08

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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.

Jun 20, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:02

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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...

May 15, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:07

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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...

Apr 27, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:36

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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 ...

Apr 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:31