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Sharing a Boat yard with Firestone Family’s Perini Navi Tamsen 52 M Super Yacht
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Sharing a Boat yard with Firestone Family’s Perini Navi Tamsen 52 M Super Yacht

Tamsen is a 170 ft Perini Navi super sailing yacht built for the Firestone Family, who crew the boat themselves. We were fortunate enough to get a closeup view of this yacht during PILAR's stay at Thunderbolt Marine Services in Savannah, GA. Most of time she was in the service bay (in the wat...
Beam Reach Sail – 10 Knots SOG – Charter Guests – Charleston to Savannah – EP39
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Beam Reach Sail – 10 Knots SOG – Charter Guests – Charleston to Savannah – EP39

Perfect Winds, Sunshine & Great Company made for a great 10 hour day sailing an average of 10 knots SOG from Bohicket Marina in Johns Island-Charleston to Bull River Marina in Savannah on Thanksgiving Holiday 2019. WATCH a bit of coastal cruising for our Thanksgiving sail from Charleston down ...
PILAR gets a Haul Out for Repair and Upgrades! EP40
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PILAR gets a Haul Out for Repair and Upgrades! EP40

WATCH how we get our 40,000 pound boat out of the water for repairs and upgrades ! What's on the list? Fix rudder shake. Fix sail drive "boots" - replace and secure. Underwater lights not working - replace and ensure water tight seal Antifouling - pressure wash, sand, bottom paint ...
Drone aerial of Bohicket Marina in SC – #SHORTS
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Drone aerial of Bohicket Marina in SC – #SHORTS

Interesting footprint of our Leopard48 in comparison to others!
Drone aerial of marsh waters in  Bohicket Creek in SC – #SHORTS
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Drone aerial of marsh waters in Bohicket Creek in SC – #SHORTS

This Drone aerial of marsh waters in Bohicket Creek in SC was taken while we were in the dinghy. Try making that drone catch in a boat that's only 10 ft by 4 ft! We almost missed it, but Stephen saved the day, like he always does.
Paddleboarding on a 4 knot current! EP36
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Paddleboarding on a 4 knot current! EP36

We recently received our new paddleboards that we purchased while at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Voltsurf had a show special that could not be beat! Watch our unboxing and our first boarding adventure down Bohicket Creek. LINKS: BLOG SITE: FACEBOOK: CAROLINAS SAILING VIDEOS: 201...
Smoke on the Water Morning –  Blue Dot Voyages  PILAR – EP35
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Smoke on the Water Morning – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP35

We anchored out on Halloween night and after pulling our anchor 3 times, :-( , during a storm, we finally got to sleep around midnight. We woke in the morning to very cold air on warm water, creating the "smoke on the water" effect. Beautiful. LINKS: BLOG SITE: FACEBOOK: ...
Seabrook Island, SC Horseback Riding along Beach – EP34
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Seabrook Island, SC Horseback Riding along Beach – EP34

Ever ride horses along the beach? Took a break from sailing to enjoy a beautiful ride along Seabrook beach to Capn Sam's Inlet. Rode right along with the dolphins. LINKS: BLOG SITE: FACEBOOK: CAROLINAS SAILING VIDEOS: 2019 ADVENTURES: Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing Adventure ...
Oyster Harvesting & Eating them Raw – Seabrook Island SC – EP33
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Oyster Harvesting & Eating them Raw – Seabrook Island SC – EP33

Oyster Harvesting can be great this time of year. We go out and take just what we want to eat. If you try this yourselves, remember, they are razor sharp, you will need rubber gloves, and solid sole boots if you plan on walking around the beds. Put back any that you decide not to eat, as they w...
Broken Ribs, Boat Crash and Sailing in Southport, BaldHead, and Oak Islands – EP30
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Broken Ribs, Boat Crash and Sailing in Southport, BaldHead, and Oak Islands – EP30

Southport NC is a small coastal town with a big heart. We recently sailed to Southport and stayed at the South Harbor Village Marina for a couple months. Aside from broken ribs and a boat crash, we enjoyed picture perfect beaches nearby at Bald Head Island and Oak Island, places to swim and surf, ...
We caught 7 Dolphin Fish (mahi) in 4-6 foot seas! – May2014
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We caught 7 Dolphin Fish (mahi) in 4-6 foot seas! – May2014

Great day for catching fish - 7 Mahi off the South Carolina coast in May 2014. Rough Seas, but the 32 ft Regulator we were in handled it well. LINKS: BLOG SITE: FACEBOOK: SEA CREATURES - DEEP SEA FISH TO COASTAL CRUSTACEANS AND MORE. Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing Adventure Company ...
Blue Crab Catching, Cleaning & Cooking Dafusky Crab Cakes on Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP29
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Blue Crab Catching, Cleaning & Cooking Dafusky Crab Cakes on Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP29

Watch this recreational blue crab catching with chicken parts on a string in PILAR's tender. Learn how to catch the most blue crab at once, learn how to clean them humanely and safely (the live ice method), proper cooking method, and the best recipe we have found for Dafusky Crab Cakes - we m...
Escaping Hurricane Dorian  – Sailing away from Southport – EP32
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Escaping Hurricane Dorian – Sailing away from Southport – EP32

Although we had planned a relaxing Labor Day holiday in Southport NC, we quickly changed plans when we learned that Hurricane Dorian's eye was heading directly towards Southport. So, we made a last minute decision to leave before the 3 pm tide shift and sail south, yes SOUTH, to our protected...
Hurricane Dorian coming at us – Blue Dot Voyages  PILAR – EP31
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Hurricane Dorian coming at us – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP31

Our plans to stay in Southport NC through the end of September were cut short by Hurricane Dorian. So, with time only for minimal preparations, we left Southport and traveled south - yes south to return to our home port at Bohicket Marina. Why? It was a better hurricane hole - better protection...
11 day Sail from Grand Cayman to Cuba to Charleston SC – EP27
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11 day Sail from Grand Cayman to Cuba to Charleston SC – EP27

Watch the highlights of our Sailing voyage from Grand Cayman to Cuba to US. 11 days on the water with only 2 stops - Caya Largo Cuba (before the no-travel change) and Key West FL before the final leg to Bohicket Marina located in South Carolina's Charleston Sea Islands of Kiawah and Seabrook. ...
An unexpected surprise – Dolphin Strand Feeding in Kiawah-Seabrook Island while in our dinghy. EP28
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An unexpected surprise – Dolphin Strand Feeding in Kiawah-Seabrook Island while in our dinghy. EP28

Just happened to catch this yesterday with granddaughter Bea. In South Creek, off North Edisto River, Seabrook-Kiawah Island, SC near Charleston, SC. Amazing Dolphin Strand Feeding. Strand feeding, so-called because the prey fish are stranded on the shore, occurs along the East Coast only in South...
Sailing Grand Cayman, BWI – Georgetown, East End, Rum Point Cruising Guide EP26
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Sailing Grand Cayman, BWI – Georgetown, East End, Rum Point Cruising Guide EP26

Grand Cayman Cruising and Activities Guide was written during Winter 2019. We sailed down during the Christmas/New Year's Holiday. Here you will find all the activity details during our stay, in a daily log format. Our hope is that you decide to visit Grand Cayman and can use this guide to plan...
Blue Marlin Catch while Sailing Catamaran in Gulf of Mexico – EP21
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Blue Marlin Catch while Sailing Catamaran in Gulf of Mexico – EP21

#BlueMarlinCatchandRelease #CatchingBigFish #FishingOffACatamaran By popular demand - video short of our Blue Marlin Catch and Release on our Leopard 48 Sailing Catamaran Pilar. Location was about 50 miles southwest of Dry Tortugas, FL in the Gulf of Mexico. Blue Marlin billed and released. TIME...
Cleaning the bottom of our Catamaran Multihull – Don’t swallow! EP25
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Cleaning the bottom of our Catamaran Multihull – Don’t swallow! EP25

Recently had a little trouble getting someone to clean bottom of our catamaran at a reasonable price, so guess what. DIY. Stephen and I did a bit one beautiful morning with just a mask, snorkel and holding our breath. We tied ourselves on with suction handles and rope and tried desperately to no...
Sailing PILAR experiences Grand Cayman StingRay City | EP23
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Sailing PILAR experiences Grand Cayman StingRay City | EP23

While in Grand Cayman in March 2019, we enjoyed an hour with the friendly Stingrays! Locals refer to them as "puppies", and as you will see in the video, it's easy to see why. Feeding them squid or fish is the easy way to attract them. And when the food is gone, they are gone....
Catamaran PILAR Sails – Dry Tortugas – Cuba – Grand Cayman – EP22
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Catamaran PILAR Sails – Dry Tortugas – Cuba – Grand Cayman – EP22

Catamaran Sailing Voyage from Dry Tortugas, FL - Cuba - Cayman 0:00 introduction 5:05 Blue Marlin Catch at 5:05 7:28 Dolphin Fish School 8:33 Jolly Roger Parasail flies again 16:13 New year's on our sailboat 18:41 Message in a bottle out to sea 22:05 Tarpons in Grand Cayman 22:17 Birthday sno...
Catamaran PILAR Sails from Marco Island FL to Dry Tortugas FL.  EP20
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Catamaran PILAR Sails from Marco Island FL to Dry Tortugas FL. EP20

Watch as we embark on the first leg of our sailing adventure from Marco Island, FL to Dry Tortugas, FL. Lots of pictures of Fort Jefferson, our beautiful anchorage, beaches, and even a deadly Man-of-war! Read our full blog post here: Read more about Dry Tortugas here:
Catamaran Yacht Maintenance on PILAR – Jabsco Water Pump Noise Reduction Project – EP24
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Catamaran Yacht Maintenance on PILAR – Jabsco Water Pump Noise Reduction Project – EP24

We had grown tired of the noise from the Jabsco water pump so decided to see what we could do to make it quieter. Stephen being a 30 year veteran and expert in the industrial pump business, knew that the type of pump being a simple diaphragm pump was going to be noisy regardless, however with a li...
Catamaran Yacht Maintenance on PILAR – Lubing the Anchor Windlass.  EP18
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Catamaran Yacht Maintenance on PILAR – Lubing the Anchor Windlass. EP18

Watch as we dissassemble, clean, lube and reassemble our anchor windlass on our Leopard48 Sailing Catamaran. See more Catamaran Maintenance videos here:
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