#starlinkinternet #Starlinkonaboat #mountingstarlinkonboat
We finally installed our Starlink on our boat! We wanted to be able to remove it to prevent theft, but have it mounted securely when we were using it. Watch our Starlink on a boat mounting techn...
#catamaransailingfloridakeys #islamoradasailing #fossilmining
A popular destination from Port of the Islands is the Florida Keys. The marina favorite is Islamorado. Anchoring on the gulf side (we recommend Ocean View Resort & Sports Pub - best Kara...
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #evergladesnationalpark #purplemoon #sharkriver
What is “The Nightmare” in the Everglades on Shark River? An extremely remote area just off the Florida Gulf bay, known as a fishing adventure destination. Explori...
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #caperomanodomehouse #PortoftheislandsFlorida
Ever sailed and stayed in SW Florida near the Everglades? While not on the typical sailors’ path, we found many great opportunities to enjoy the area. This area is k...
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sanibelisland #marcoisland #hurricaneian
In 2021, we sailed to Sanibel Island and enjoyed the fishing, bike riding and beauty of the island before Hurricane Ian hit September 2022. Our hearts go out to those who lo...
#leopard48catamaran #hurricaneian #stormchaser
Another hurricane! Watch us prep our Leopard48 Catamaran PILAR for Hurricane Ian at Bohicket Marina in South Carolina. Threatened to be a level one hurricane, we hurried down to our marina in Seabrook/Ki...
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing
TIMELINE:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Beginning our sail - departing from Florida's Port of the Islands Marina
01:36 Snorkeling in Marquesas Keys Florida - Grouper, Lionfish, Hogsnapper and more, while waitin...
#CatamaranParasailor #ParasailorSetup #FlyingAParasailor
We know there are a lot of people out there who need some instruction flying their parasailor on a catamaran. So, this video is for you! We show you how we have setup our permanent rigging for our...
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #keeldamage
Wouldn't expect a rock right between the markers in the #FakahatcheeChannel would you? Well, we did. Keel damaged. Need haulout. Will the repairs never end?
TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Video u...
What do Stinky heads, Rigging upgrades, Gelcoat patching, Hatch leaks & Fishing Rod storage have in common? Only that they were some of our Summer 2021 projects.
1-We try to rid our boat of stinky holding tank and head odors by fixing a leak at t...
Our Raymarine Axiom upgrade from our E-series MFD on our Leopard48 Catamaran was unplanned, meaning it wasn’t even our wish list, but then, when we sent one of our units in for repair, the option to replace for a little more $$ than a repair made us ...
HOT HOT HOT August Sailing on PILAR with Charles and Allison - (and an Engagement!) Blue Dot Voyages
TIMELINE:
0:00 The Happy Couple (now engaged)
0:51 Kingfish Catch and Deck Lounging
6:00 Off shore ocean Swimming
6:55 Parasailor time - What's wro...
What's a Croaker Fish? Well, they "croak" . Watch one here.
LINKS:
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Sailing PILAR to Everglades? Refugee Boat - Grounding & Gaters - Port of the Islands - Naples FL
After waiting out the Gale and fixing our radar and VHF, we finally set sail again on Tuesday afternoon. Out St Mary's inlet, headed South! We had plan...
Passing Time During Gale... New Radar and VHF Installations | Sailing PILAR - Blue Dot Voyages
During our 3 day wait during our Sailing trip during the November 2021 Gale, we tackled a couple of boat projects. No Friday Night Fun for us! Work...Work......
We recently sailed from Charleston area of South Carolina to our Winter home in Port of the Islands Marina just south of Marco Island Florida. Of course, we would end up with a Gale! 50 Knot wind gusts with sustained 35-40 delayed us for 3 days. Watch ...
Love spending time with the granddaughter on the boat! Her favorite thing is "waking up in the morning on anchor and looking out at the beach". Mine too :-)
TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Paddleboard surfing
4:30 Fireworks
LINKS:
BLOG SITE: ...
Sailing PILAR in St. Augustine & St. Simons Island | EP 55 | Blue Dot Voyages
Thinking about visiting St. Augustine? Here’s a bit about our recent sailing experience in the St. Augustine area and our recommendations for your visit.
TIMELINE:
0:00...
Our fix for a broken Vitrifrigo Marine Refrigerator on our Leopard 48 - Sailing PILAR
Not so much fun when your marine refrigerator just stops working. Luckily, we had not provisioned yet, so we did not lose any food, but we did lose 2 days trying to fin...
We recently sailed from St. Simons, GA to Bohicket Marina on Seabrook/ Kiawah Island, SC where we will spend the summer and fall. Trip Stats.
Hours on the water: 27
Nautical Miles Covered: 171
Average speed: 6 knots
Max speed: 10 knots
Winds SE at 15-2...
Jekyll Island, Georgia - Sailing, Cruising, Exploring with PILAR | EP53
Last November, we visited Jekyll Island while spending 6 months in the GA area around st. Simons Island. Serenity, Roseate Spoonbills, Spanish Moss covered trees, historic homes, bik...
Solar Panel Installation on Leopard 48 Catamaran | EP52
Our Leopard 48 Catamaran came with several flex solar panels, which sound good on a list of boat features, in practice, did little to no good when you wanted to stay on anchor for an extended period...
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