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Boat fun – What things are called on a boat
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Boat fun – What things are called on a boat

Things on a boat have different names than what they do on land. Helm, stern, bow, mid-ships, port, starboard, lines, galley, saloon, cabin, portlight, head and captain @sailinghelios2023 Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing #sailinghelios #jeanneausunodessey410 #sunodessey41...
Streets of Menton #boatlife #travel #retiredcouple #boat
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Streets of Menton #boatlife #travel #retiredcouple #boat

Menton is perched on the side of the hill with a cemetery located at the top that has stunning views of the sea. It has an old and new part of the town and a fantastic market that reminds us of the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne @sailinghelios2023 Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: ...
Streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer

The streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer are just gorgeous. In some areas, it looks like you are on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean. The streets are narrow and there are beautiful views to be discovered around every corner. @sailinghelios2023 Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing...
Pitstop on Elba Island – S01E15  Sailing Helios
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Pitstop on Elba Island – S01E15 Sailing Helios

We have made good time on our journey to Elba Island and will have 6 nights in the well-protected anchorage of Portoferraio before we need to collect visitors from northern Corsica. We use this time to get some chores done, reprovision the boat, and collect an online order of things we need to servi...
Ferry Close
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Ferry Close

There are a lot of Ferrys around the coast of Italy and they all seem to go at least 25 knots (45km/h) plus. You need to keep a close watch as they require you to give way. @sailinghelios2023 Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #ferry #livingthedream #sailing #sailinghelios #jea...
ITALY – The Romance Begins – S01E14   Sailing Helios
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ITALY – The Romance Begins – S01E14 Sailing Helios

We are expecting visitors in three weeks so we make our way down the west coast of northern Italy so we can spend time with them in the islands off the coast. To make sure we are not forced into sailing in bad weather just to meet them we set our sights on Portoferraio, Elba Island, as we know this ...
The Zaca, is the famous boat of Errol Flynn
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The Zaca, is the famous boat of Errol Flynn

When we anchored in Monte Argentario on Italy's west coast the Zaca came and anchored next to us. We did a quick search to find out that this boat was once owned by Errol Flynn. Apparently, it is now owned by an Italian businessman who keeps her in very good condition. @sailinghelios2023 F...
Influencer Fail – Sailing Helios
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Influencer Fail – Sailing Helios

We were having a bit of fun in the water when we captured this golden moment. Too funny. Total "influencer" fail. @sailinghelios2023 Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #bikini #boatlife #halleberry #fail #influencer #funny #toofunny #livingthedream #sailing #sail...
The Good Life – Sailing Helios – Season 1 Episode 13
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The Good Life – Sailing Helios – Season 1 Episode 13

With our Schengen woes behind us, we take some time out and head west to Villefranche-sur-Mer and then to Menton. Summer is just starting and we live the good life exploring these beautiful towns and relaxing in their tranquil waters. @sailinghelios2023 Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram:...
Ideal Code Zero Sailing
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Ideal Code Zero Sailing

We have a light breeze at the right angle for our Code Zero and we have a great sail to our Marina in Rome. We love this sail as it is very versatile and works especially well just off the wind when it is light. @sailinghelios2023 Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing #sailinghel...
How we Lift our Dinghy
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How we Lift our Dinghy

This is how we lift our dinghy, Bob, onto the foredeck of our boat. Bob is a beautiful Offshore Cruising Tender from New Zealand and is very lightweight but strong. At 2.7m he fits nicely on our foredeck for when we are sailing. Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing #sailingheli...
How we Beat the Schengen Shuffle – Sailing Helios S01E12
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How we Beat the Schengen Shuffle – Sailing Helios S01E12

As a live-aboard sailor in the Mediterranean managing Schengen time is a major headache and with Croatia having joined the Schengen zone in 2023 the options are becoming limited to sit out Schengen every three months. We were planning to use some bilateral visa waiver agreements to get an extra 90 d...
How we Fly Our Spinnaker
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How we Fly Our Spinnaker

This is how we set and recovered our beautiful orange asymmetrical spinnaker built for us by Dolye Sails of Melbourne. We love using this sail downwind. Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing #sailinghelios #jeanneausunodessey410 #sunodessey410 #doylesails #spinnaker #asymmetricals...
How We Drop Anchor
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How We Drop Anchor

We have a good routine for setting our spade anchor. Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing #sailinghelios #jeanneausunodessey410 #sunodessey410 #spadeanchor #retiredlife #retirement #retiredcouple #boatlife
From Party to Prayer: Discovering the contrast of Cannes’ Islands – Sailing Helios – S01 Episode 11
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From Party to Prayer: Discovering the contrast of Cannes’ Islands – Sailing Helios – S01 Episode 11

We find the party Islands of Cannes and spent a great weekend soaking in the atmosphere. We explore the Island of Saint Honorat and discover a Monastery that has existed for over 1600 years. The contrast could not be greater. Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing #sailinghelios #j...
Our First Med Mooring
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Our First Med Mooring

We are at the Old Port of Marseille and need to do our first Med Mooring Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #sailing #sailinghelios #jeanneausunodessey410 #sunodessey410 #medmooring #marseille #retiredlife #retirement #retiredcouple #boatlife
We Run Aground
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We Run Aground

We run aground and use of dinghy to pull us around so we can power off #retiredlife #retirement #retiredcouple #boatlife
We need to get out of France! – Sailing Helios   S01E10
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We need to get out of France! – Sailing Helios S01E10

The clock is ticking and we need to get out of France. If we can't find a way to stay in the EU longer we could be forced to leave the boat and fly out for three months. We race across the French coast to make our way to Sanremo, Italy, to test the bilateral visa waiver agreements. Find us on ...
We Run Aground – Sailing Helios S01E09
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We Run Aground – Sailing Helios S01E09

We Run Aground - Sailing Helios Season 1 Episode 9 In this episode, we make use of a break in the strong Mistral wind to get east to some nicer locations and weather. We have some trouble on our first night at anchor and then run aground. Finally, we make it to the beautiful Carry-le-Rouet. Find us...
Cap d’Agde – Sailing Helios   S01E08
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Cap d’Agde – Sailing Helios S01E08

In this episode, we are stuck in the beautiful Cap d'Agde for 6 days as the Mistral blows. So we make good use of the time completing some more boat jobs and taking in the sights of this popular tourist destination. Find us on Facebook: Find us on Instagram: #capd'agde #capdagde #saili...
12 June 2023
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12 June 2023

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Epic Shakedown Sail – Sailing Helios S01E07
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Epic Shakedown Sail – Sailing Helios S01E07

We finally leave Canet-en-Roussillon to escape the persistent Mistral wind. The forecast isn't good but it's the best we are going to get for a while so with some level of nervousness we head out for our first real sail to Cap d'Agde. #sailinghelios #jeanneausunodessey410 #shakedowns...
Richard’s Tech Talks – Instruments Part 1
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Richard’s Tech Talks – Instruments Part 1

In this first episode of Tech Talks Richard describes what he had to do to install the B and G Instruments on Helios to get ready for our first major sail. #retiredlife #retirement #retiredcouple #boatlife
Moving In – Sailing Helios S01E06
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Moving In – Sailing Helios S01E06

In this episode, we finally move aboard and start to settle into our new life on the water. We've got a few jobs to do to get Helios ready and take her out for a small test sail.
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