In this Episode Andy rips our the aft cabin and rebuilds an amazing new desk and storage system for Jack to use for studying and drawing and playing and doing all the crafts he loves.
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In this episode we remove the anchor roller and stem from Ocean Melody so we can make some modifications to make her stronger and more suitable for modern anchors. We also measure up for a new headsail and Andy falls in the marina.
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It's Jack's Birthday Today
Join us as we share our experience of this potentially hazardous passage and our relief in making it through safely. Now that we're here, we're excited to explore and enjoy our stay at Portland Marina. Thanks for watching and c...
The lift out work continues at Portland Marina to have a whole LOAD of things done. New Engine mounts, check and fix the anti-foul, inspect the fibreglass work I did in the summer, fit a new keel cooled fridge and lots lots more.
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We're lifting out again!.
In this episode we get lifted out at Portland Marina to have a whole LOAD of things done. New Engine mounts, check and fix the anti-foul, inspect the fibreglass work I did in the summer, fit a new keel cooled fridge and lots lots...
Terrifying or Tame? PORTLAND BILL! the UK's most notorious tidal race!
In this episode, we take on the challenge of sailing from Torquay to Portland Marina, rounding the infamous Portland Bill. Known for its dangerous tidal races, this headland is not to ...
Finding more problems with our 50 year old project boat!
This week we're in Torquay fixing more of the problems on this old boat.
As you know we're working on this 50 year old vessel as we go so it's no surprise that we're constantly finding more problems ...
We're under full sail at last. We still can't quite believe this boat only cost us £17k.
But here we are and we're spinnaker sailing along the south coast of England.
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In this episode, we kick things off at the beautiful Falmouth Yacht Haven, getting our boat prepped and ready for the next adventure. From routine maintenance to a few necessary repairs, we're busy ticking off boat jobs before setting sail again. 🚤🔧
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In this episode we settle into a lovely few days in the gorgeous Helford River and start to tackle some of the things which needed attention after the rough ride of the last few days.
The Helford River is a scenic, tranquil estuary located in Cornwall, ...
We're at Portland Marina and it's our Wedding Anniversary!
This is an extra little episode which is simply a walk around the whole of the marina. Enjoy.
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In. this episode we sail from the stunning anchorage at Oxwich Bay in South Wales, across the Bristol Channel with its 9 meter tidal range, all the way to Lundy Island, a rugged and remote island with forbidding cliffs and Rocks. Its all easy going but An...
In. this episode we make a plywood template for our new diesel tank, we have a look around Penarth Marina, Melissa fixes our toilet and we sail to the stunning anchorage at Oxwitch Bay.
This week we are in Penarth Marina working on MORE boat jobs! Boats a...
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