NERVOUS! Lifting our 20 TON Boat Home Out of the Water! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 404

This hasn’t gotten any less SCARY for us šŸ™ˆ Even though it’s our 9th time pulling Delos out of the water, it’s still such a nerve racking experience…there are just so many things that can go really really wrong. You’re basically asked to steer your boat into a narrow, concrete like bunker with a gigantic machine looming over head. There’s usually some old tires and rusty bits of metal waiting to impale your vessel should anything go wrong. So you approach slowly and if you have timed the tides correctly you glide over the slings, and stop just before ramming your bow into the wall, or your forestay into the machine’s cross brace (both of which are considered bad form šŸ˜‚ ) As the machine tightens the slings and starts to take the weight, it’s a surreal experience to feel yourself and your boat lifted out of the water supported by only a few straps and pins.

Hauling Delos out of the water marks the end of our 11th season of sailing. It feels like SO LONG ago that we cast the lines in Shelter Bay and began the 3,000+ mile journey from the Panama Canal up to the northern end of the Sea of Cortez. Our time being back in the Pacific ocean has pretty much mirrored what we’ve found to be true about cruising in general- alternating between the highest highs and the lowest lows, sometimes even simultaneously. While we’d had some pretty big challenges during this time (Hurricanes, Salmonella poisoning, and basically the entire coast of Costa Rica spring to mind) overall it’s been a pretty special and unforgettable season for us, and just seeing how much Sierra has grown and developed during this time is pretty mind blowing! But it feels great to close another chapter and make way for an exciting new one as we prepare to cross the Pacific Ocean again!

Watch our 4 part docu-series:
https://80northseries.com
Protect yourself from the sun!
https://svdelos.com/rashguards

Support Our Videos- Send Us Love
http://svdelos.com/beer
http://patreon.com/svdelos

We’re completing our sail around the world, so there’s plenty more to see! Your support will fund better camera gear, internet to upload videos, and of course creative lubricants to smooth the editing process šŸ™‚

http://svdelos.com/camera – Recommended Camera gear!
http://svdelos.com – Subscribe to our new awesome website.
http://instagram.com/svdelos – Behind the scenes.
http://facebook.com/svdelos – Like us on Facebook
http://svdelos.com/gear/ – Support us buy a sweet Delos T-shirt!

NERVOUS! Lifting our 20 TON Boat Home Out of the Water! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 404 Locations

  • The Sea of Cortez (26.2340657,-111.0433312)

Note of Recognition for Sailing SV Delos

At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Sailing SV Delos and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.

We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.

We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the video description of "NERVOUS! Lifting our 20 TON Boat Home Out of the Water! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 404", or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support Sailing SV Delos but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.

If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Sailing SV Delos or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.

Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!

Sailing SV Delos Lastest Videos

Showing 1-6 of 694 results
The Side of Sailing You Don’t See…Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 520
Sailing SV Delos
The Side of Sailing You Don’t See…Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 520
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/delos For those of you who have been missing the build videos, we've got ...
BUILD UPDATE + Life Right Now…Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 519
Sailing SV Delos
BUILD UPDATE + Life Right Now…Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 519
Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code SVDELOS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/svdelos After weeks of the boat yard scramble and a VERY challenging 1400 mile passage, we are sooooo happy and relieved to cat...
Trapped Between Two Bad Choices…Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 518
Sailing SV Delos
Trapped Between Two Bad Choices…Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 518
Use code SVDELOS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/svdelos We've got a doozie of an episode for you this week! After a very challenging 8 days at sea, we had finally made it to the calm and crystal c...
HEAVY WEATHER Sailing! Slammed by 15 Foot Waves 🌊 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 517
Sailing SV Delos
HEAVY WEATHER Sailing! Slammed by 15 Foot Waves 🌊 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 517
Get behind the scenes of the build with exclusive, early, and ad free content: https://patreon.com/svdelos Buckle up, It's about to get real!!! 5 meter swell and sustained 30 knot winds are on the horizon, and it's time for Delos to stretch her legs ...
Day 1 and 1000 Miles To Go!  Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 516
Sailing SV Delos
Day 1 and 1000 Miles To Go! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 516
Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/svdelos. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! We're BEYOND stoked to share part 1 of our first passage back on Delos with you! After nearly a year as land lubbers, it's ...
FINAL PUSH: Offshore or Bust!  Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 515
Sailing SV Delos
FINAL PUSH: Offshore or Bust! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 515
Get behind the scenes of the build with exclusive, early, and ad free content: https://patreon.com/svdelos It's that moment that every sailor has a love hate relationship with....There's always soooo much work to be done to prepare the boat and ourse...

Something AWESOME is coming!
Be the FIRST to know⛵

Sign up for exclusive updates and be the first to hear when we go live!
Get sneak peeks, exciting announcement, and special content straight to your inbox!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.


WeBoating
Logo
Shopping cart