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SAILING AROUND #CAPELOOKOUT #OUTERBANKS #SHACKLEFORDBANKS
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SAILING AROUND #CAPELOOKOUT #OUTERBANKS #SHACKLEFORDBANKS

#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing June 5, 2023 – #CapeLookout Bight, part of #ShacklefordBanks #OuterBanks #HarkersIsland We anchored and stayed in Cape Lookout Bight for the week. Partly to enjoy the area and to wait for the weather window for the trip around Cape Hatteras, The Oute...
#SAILING 2 NIGHTS & 1 DAY ON THE HIGH SEAS – THE RETIREMENT ADVENTURE BEGINS
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#SAILING 2 NIGHTS & 1 DAY ON THE HIGH SEAS – THE RETIREMENT ADVENTURE BEGINS

#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing The first leg of our adventure begins with a sail up the coast to #BeaufortNC, part of the #outerbanks. Waiting for the weather to warm up north, we spent a week in Beaufort. Wild horses, endless beaches, and great sailing on this trip, in spite o...
HOW AND WHY WE FLUSHED OUR BOAT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS #cruisair
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HOW AND WHY WE FLUSHED OUR BOAT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS #cruisair

#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #cruisair #dometic #boathvac #barnaclebuster After starting to experience quite a few high pressure alerts on our boat air conditioning systems, we decided it was past time to flush out our Cruisair/Dometic AC units on our boat. After investigating t...
#SAILING  #CRUISING  #BOATING in #LOWCOUNTRY #MARSHGIRL #WHERETHECRAWDADSSING
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#SAILING #CRUISING #BOATING in #LOWCOUNTRY #MARSHGIRL #WHERETHECRAWDADSSING

#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #wherethecrawdadssing #EdistoIsland #boating The beauty of the #lowcountry is something I had never set eyes on until my late 40s. Stephen on the other hand has been familiar with it since childhood. Live Oaks with mysterious curved branches dripp...
HOW TO: #LEOPARD48 BOAT LEAK REPAIR – GENOA TRACK SYSTEMS REBEDDING
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HOW TO: #LEOPARD48 BOAT LEAK REPAIR – GENOA TRACK SYSTEMS REBEDDING

#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #leopard48 #genoa #boatleak #rebedding We had a guest stay on our boat who discovered a leak from rain coming from the ceiling in their hallway. This was coming from our upper deck - through the ceiling panels and making it's way out on the side ...
WHERE ARE WE #SAILING NEXT?  POST #RETIREMENT #WORLDSAILING   #NAVIGATIONALCHARTING
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WHERE ARE WE #SAILING NEXT? POST #RETIREMENT #WORLDSAILING #NAVIGATIONALCHARTING

#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #sailingchannel #charting Now that Stephen has retired, we are going sailing full time! Learn our sailing plans for next 2 years. And learn the lost art of sailing with paper charts. TIMELINE: 0:00 Introduction 0:07 Post Retirement Sailing Plans ...
Low country beauty #shorts
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Strutting in low country #shorts
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HOW TO VIDEO: #MOUNTINGSTARLINKONBOAT  –  SECURE AND REMOVEABLE
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HOW TO VIDEO: #MOUNTINGSTARLINKONBOAT – SECURE AND REMOVEABLE

#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 technique, along with the parts we used and the r...
#IslamoradaSailing, Snorkeling, Fishing, #FossilMining?
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#IslamoradaSailing, Snorkeling, Fishing, #FossilMining?

#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 Karaoke on the island) , you still have easy ac...
OUR NIGHTMARE ADVENTURE IN #sharkriver #evergladesnationalpark #catamaransailing
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OUR NIGHTMARE ADVENTURE IN #sharkriver #evergladesnationalpark #catamaransailing

#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. Exploring the rivers, you will notice navigational sign...
#CAPEROMANODOMEHOUSE | ABANDONED #PORTOFTHEISLANDSFLORIDA HOTEL   | SW FLORIDA SAILING
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#CAPEROMANODOMEHOUSE | ABANDONED #PORTOFTHEISLANDSFLORIDA HOTEL | SW FLORIDA SAILING

#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 known as a fishing paradise with plenty of eco ...
#SANIBELISLANDSAILING AND #MARCOISLANDSHELLING BEFORE #HURRICANEIAN2022
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#SANIBELISLANDSAILING AND #MARCOISLANDSHELLING BEFORE #HURRICANEIAN2022

#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 lost so much. This video is in remembrance of...
#HURRICANEIAN UNLEASHED AT #BOHICKETMARINA – KIAWAH/SEABROOK ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA #SAILINGVIDEO
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#HURRICANEIAN UNLEASHED AT #BOHICKETMARINA – KIAWAH/SEABROOK ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA #SAILINGVIDEO

#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/Kiawah Island marina and rode out the storm on...
8 DAYS CATAMARAN SAILING & SNORKELING – DOLDRUMS, STORMS, THEN PERFECT WIND & FOLLOWING SEAS
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8 DAYS CATAMARAN SAILING & SNORKELING – DOLDRUMS, STORMS, THEN PERFECT WIND & FOLLOWING SEAS

#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 waiting for the right wind 03:03 Sand Key Lig...
HOW TO: CATAMARAN PARASAILOR RIGGING, SETUP AND SAILING PERFORMANCE
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HOW TO: CATAMARAN PARASAILOR RIGGING, SETUP AND SAILING PERFORMANCE

#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 parasailor, (clutches and blocks and paddie...
Keel Damage – We Hit a Rock – Right in the Middle of the Fakahatchee Channel.
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Keel Damage – We Hit a Rock – Right in the Middle of the Fakahatchee Channel.

#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 underwater LINKS: SUBSCRIBE: BLOG...
Stinky heads, Rigging upgrades, Gelcoat patches, Hatch leaks & Fishing Rods? | EP
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Stinky heads, Rigging upgrades, Gelcoat patches, Hatch leaks & Fishing Rods? | EP

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 the tank/hose connection, and try out the Rar...
#Raymarine  Upgrade on #Leopard48 – from Eseries to #Axiom Pro
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#Raymarine Upgrade on #Leopard48 – from Eseries to #Axiom Pro

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 take the leap. And we are glad we did. TIMEL...
Portuguese Man of War. Beautiful but deadly. #SHORTS
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Portuguese Man of War. Beautiful but deadly. #SHORTS

Portuguese Man of War. As seen in Islamorada FL. Beautiful but deadly. #shorts
HOT HOT HOT August Sailing PILAR with Charles and Allison – (and an Engagement!)
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HOT HOT HOT August Sailing PILAR with Charles and Allison – (and an Engagement!)

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 wrong with the way we put this sail up? (L...
Croaker Fish – #SHORTS
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Croaker Fish – #SHORTS

What's a Croaker Fish? Well, they "croak" . Watch one here. LINKS: BLOG SITE: FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM:
Sailing PILAR to Everglades? Refugee Boat – Grounding & Gaters – Port of the Islands – Naples FL
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Sailing PILAR to Everglades? Refugee Boat – Grounding & Gaters – Port of the Islands – Naples FL

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 planned to stop in West Palm Beach to see m...
Passing Time During Gale… New Radar and VHF Installations | Sailing PILAR – Blue Dot Voyages
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Passing Time During Gale… New Radar and VHF Installations | Sailing PILAR – Blue Dot Voyages

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...Work. Watch the action here. 1. Our radar...
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