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June 17, 2025
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OUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION – SAILING LIFE – EP53
After the stress of the recent past, the crew of Jupiter² find beauty in their surroundings and in spending time with friends; and also a reflection on what life is about and achievement or lack thereof. SUPPORT US HERE 👇: JOIN our “PRIME” crew o...
I’ll try again – Captain test – EP54 – Sailing life
It seems there is another chance for a Captains qualification in Antigua, and Jamie signs up. We explore the windward side of Antigua and discover beauty and amazing nature. Jupiter is Barbuda bound, where we meet up with the most famous of all Youtube sa...
A life of extremes – EP 55 – Around the world on a performance cruising catamaran.
Our daily life in Paradise includes swimming the crystal waters in search of dinner. Rubbing shoulders and sharing Lobster with celebrity sailors on La Vagabonde. Enjoying the company of the beach fire. But like the ups and downs of life, a dirty dirty jo...
How to rescue a Man Overboard
Join the crew of Jupiter2, as they refine their skills and knowledge rescuing "Dan" the dan bouy from certain death... Jamie explains the techniques involved in the maneuvers and what to do in real life situations with minimal and inexperienced crew. SUPP...
The bureaucratic bull$hit that we deal with – EP 56
Jupiter2 is done with Antigua. Check out and a day sail to St Martin. However, things rarely go as planned. It seems we are not welcome here. Jamie is frustrated by the continual bureaucratic BS that seems to be unavoidable...even out in the big blue! SUP...
Entry Denied – EP57 – Sailing life
It is so unfair for Filipina passport holders. Dutch Sint Maarten are refusing to allow my Princess in, going against their own stated entry requirements. Of course she is deeply saddened. Is there another way? SUPPORT US HERE 👇: JOIN our “PRIME” c...
How we prepare for the Bahamas – EP58
With a mission to get a US visa, we are Bahamas bound... but first we need to get the paperwork done and the boat ready. Despite its relative proximity to the US, Bahamas is mostly remote with very few supermarkets or boat supplies of any kind. Careful tho...
We sail into the deepest trench in the atlantic – EP59 – Sailing life
Finally after paperwork is in order, we depart St Martin for the Bahamas. A 650nm passage with an uncommon challenge. We are crossing the deepest trench in the entire Atlantic, and the 8th deepest in the world. The captain is concerned about the sea state ...
Another averted Disaster – EP 60 Sailing Life on Jupiter
Some challenges are faced head on, during our passage to the Bahamas. With at least one averted pending "screecher" disaster. Finally we reach a Mecca of the sailing world....The Bahamas....and it IS worth the journey. We are not disappointed. Dont miss Pa...
How to navigate shallow water – EP 61 Sailing Life on Jupiter
Finally we arrive in spectacular Bahamas... Unfortunately we don't have much time to spare. We must get to Nassau for a US embassy interview, some 800 miles away. It's time to get moving. But first we must learn to navigate the shallow waters of these isla...
Collision course with super tankers – EP 62 Sailing Life on Jupiter
We explore a remote atoll in southern Bahamas, before continuing towards Nassau. But first we need to cross a tanker highway... Jamie arranges separation with the ships whilst Princess is making friends with them! Don't miss Part 4 of Sundowners where we d...
Smooth sailing … NOT! – EP 63 Sailing Life on Jupiter
Never a dull moment on the Jupiter2. Whilst sailing through the crystal waters of Bahamas, once again we are struggling with a near disaster with the giant "screecher" sail. If you get value from our videos whether entertainment or education show it by s...
Inviting sharks to dinner 🙄🦈 – EP 64 Sailing Life on Jupiter
Join Jamie's masterclass on shallow water navigation. Tough lessons with DIY ropework. Explore the islands of the Bahamas and have dinner with the locals. If you get value from our videos whether entertainment or education show it by supporting our chann...
It had to happen , We Run Aground ! – EP 65 Sailing Life on Jupiter
When cruising around in shallow waters it's just a matter of time before you run aground... Hopefully you planned it well and does not turn out to be a disaster. If you get value from our videos whether entertainment or education show it by supporting our...
Nursing a nurse shark! – EP66 Sailing Life on Jupiter
This is Princess's heaven... Animals every where!.. She loves the swimming bikini chasing, biting pigs. The colorful fish in the grotto. And she even gets to nurse a bloody big nurse shark! If you get value from our videos whether entertainment or educ...
We found a sunken drug plane – EP 67 Sailing Life on Jupiter
Check out this awesome drug plane, used by the Medellin drug cartel in the '80s. It was my first time in the cockpit in a long while.... but I was quickly ushered out. We attempt to cook the aussie favorite... Lamb roast (without an oven)... and some ropew...
Anchor snagged on a power cable – EP 68 Sailing Life on Jupiter
We are in Nassau, Bahamas so that Princess can attend her interview for her US Visa. Things go shockingly wrong...almost!.... but in the end all turns out great! If you get value from our videos whether entertainment or education show it by supporting our...
What does it take to become a cruiser? – “SUNDOWNER” Series
"Sundowner" Series - the 4 Steps to making the mother of "Sea-Changes" Previously featured on several of our other videos, we have put together the complete "Sundowner" series. Jamie discusses the 4 things that you will need to change your life and become ...
Highlights of our year 2021-2022
Happy New Year 🎊🥳🎉 Yes we are behind on our regular YouTube videos. So if you would like to stay up to date we’d love you to join our crew on Patreon. If you get value from our videos whether entertainment or education show it by supporting o...
Find out what’s in a blue hole – EP 69 Sailing Life on Jupiter
After Princess received her USA visa, we set sail towards Florida.... But first we check out the beautiful Berry Islands, including the mysterious Hoffman Cay blue hole. If you get value from our videos whether entertainment or education show it by suppor...
Sailing to the USA – EP 70 Sailing Life on Jupiter
This is a milestone for us... We depart Bahamas bound for the US of A. Join the crew of Jupiter2 as we achieve our dreams of sailing around the world. It may be home to a lot of you, but to us, it's a long way from home. But we are so excited to arrive in ...
Rocket Launch from our Boat – EP 71 Sailing Life on Jupiter
Wow, what a huge moment in my life. Since a small child i've been in awe about rockets and space flight. Now finally the time has come to see my first rocket launch... and from the deck of my beloved boat and home, "Jupiter2"..... but first, we need to com...
The HASSLE of Life AFLOAT – EP 72 – Sailing Life on Jupiter
We want to visit the Kennedy Space centre. We are anchored only 4 miles away from it... But how the hell can we get there? This is a usual issue for us hippy cruisers that dont own a car. Although KSC was a little disappointing we did catch another rocke...
Our BIG Plans – EP 73 – Sailing Life on Jupiter
So this is the usual inconvenience of living aboard, specifically, getting ashore and getting around without a car.... Join us on our mission to go to the hardware! We leave Cape Canaveral and start heading north guided by our new plan which will encompass...
Haulout Aborted – We don’t fit! EP 74 – Sailing Life on Jupiter
After planning and reserving our haulout at the lovely Deltaville boatyard, we find out the day before that we are in fact toooo big for the travelift slip.... It's not easy to find a haulout facility big enough for catamarans on the east coast.... where a...
It’s always a stress, HAULOUT EP 75 – Sailing Life on Jupiter
Well, we finally found a yard that could haul Jupiter. We measured carefully this time.... but boy, what a tight squeeze....no room for fenders... although no major catastrophes, there is always some damage, and this damage could have been easily prevented...
SAILRITE VS CHEAP Sewing Machine (Full Comparison)
Finally an opportunity arose to compare the Sailrite Ultrafeed with my cheaper, but apparently very similar Reliable Barracuda... I couldn't let this opportunity pass, since i had recently be searching Youtube for this exact information. No bias, honest co...
HARD LIFE on the HARD – EP 76 SAILING LIFE ON JUPITER
After the eventual success of our haulout... now the HARD work begins. We have a long list of jobs which we need to attend to. We start on pulling the prop shafts, replacing cutlass bearings. Then draining and opening the fuel tanks for a clean up of an ol...
REMOVAL of 4 year old DIESEL BUG in our fuel tank – EP77 – Sailing Life on Jupiter
When voyaging the galaxy on a performance cruising catamaran, you pick up the odd ALIEN lifeform. Finally its a good time to clean out the diesel bug from a few years ago, which called our fuel tank home. What's living in YOUR fuel tank? We continue on the...
BOAT WORK complete EP78 – Sailing Life on Jupiter
After a week of hard work on the hard, Boat work is almost complete. We install new cutlass bearings, check on the the dripless seals. Test the thruhulls for integrity. Reload the anchor chain. And hit the polishing machine while our new cool color antifou...
READY TO LAUNCH – Sailing Life on Jupiter EP79
After 10 days of hard labour, we are ready to launch Jupiter2. Now on a mission to complete the "Great American Loop" we waste no time. First stop in Norfolk, Virginia... home of the largest Naval base in the US and headquarters of NATO. Join us aboard the...
CAN A 48FT CATAMARAN DO AMERICA’S GREAT LOOP? – Great Loop #1 – Sailing Life on Jupiter EP80
Preparations are complete. Finally we begin America’s Great Loop. Although we will not be completing the entire route, we are doing the most committing passages through the Erie Canal into the Great Lakes, and down the mighty rivers to the Gulf of Mexico...
We sailed to NEW YORK! Great Loop #2 – Sailing Life on Jupiter EP81
So exciting to be here in the big apple. And our new mate Steve really took great care of us. Princess experiences her first ever sail on a monohull!... and finally we take Jupiter right up to the base of the statue of Liberty! If you get value from our...
Our most expensive mistake in NYC – Great Loop #3 Sailing Life on Jupiter EP82
Wow, we found NYC to be expensive.... but then, this happened..... And it was my fault! Join us as we explore the big apple. Be amazed by cheese cake. We are gifted with some live jazz, right on Jupiter! But things go awry when its time to leave. If yo...
Emotions run high on the Hudson – Great Loop #4 – Sailing Life on Jupiter EP83
A tough decision which will result in a significant financial loss, but we don't really have any affordable choice. Eventually we are underway upstream the Hudson River. Jamie does some testing with the watermaker in the river....before receiving some ver...