Exploring the Bahamian Islands has begun as we cross the Great Bahama Bank, dodge over a dozen cruise ships and visually navigate the shallow, crystal clear, coral filled waters of this incredibly beautiful country! It’s not all sunset drinks and sandy...
There’s no shortage of horror stories crossing the North Atlantic Gulf Stream. Pick the wrong time to cross and you’ll find yourself being tossed around in 15’ seas, wishing you never left the safety of shore. Not to mention the 2-4 knots of flowing ...
Our apologizes for the delay on this video.....we're in The Bahamas and connectivity is sparse! Uploading this video took over 12 hours! Stay tuned....more to come 😁
Recently we were asked by Leopard Catamarans to partake in their new series named "A...
As we wrap up our time at Hilton Head Island, SC, come join us as we push through the fears of sailing through the night and tackle two all-night passages on our continued journey South to warmer climates! We see first hand the incredible importance of t...
"One hand for you, one for the boat” is not just a cute poem, it’s something we all need to keep in mind when spending time on a boat. In less than 9 months we’ve seen or heard of 4 boat accidents, all of which could have been prevented including the...
Provisioning for food on a cruising sailboat has its challenges. It’s not like you can just run out to the store at any given moment to pick up some more cheese or bread. It takes planning as in are you going to a marina or will you dingy to shore fro...
You’ll want to be armed with this info because it WILL make a massive difference in the broker you work with, the policy you decide on and the amount of $$$ you’ll pay!
Picking out your boat is exciting and fun! You can hardly wait to get out on th...
It has been a wonderful summer of exploring, learning, seeing and doing in the Chesapeake Bay! From Norfolk to Solomons Island, Annapolis, Saint Michaels and more, we say “Thank You” to all the wonderful, caring people we have met during our visit to ...
In the world of sailing catamarans there are many brands and options but very few get it right when it comes to comfort and style while still having performance. Join us in this final interior tour segment as we walk the Port cabins, view spacious storage...
The selection of which brand sailing catamaran you’ll choose to sail the world is a big decision usually based on the criteria of safety, comfort and speed. Capable of holding over a ton of fresh water and more than 5 months supply of food (definitely n...
If you haven't seen our Part 1[Ep.13] here is the link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsAHUI3SRNs
In this video ( Ep.13 / PART 1) we cover these systems and components:
1. Dinghy
2. Outdoor Cushions
3. Davit System and How it works?
4. Decking
5. Enclos...
When buying a new boat you might think you can take delivery and just go, but it turns out there are many, many decisions to be made before you can set sail. In this video we share in detail the systems and options we selected from the Leopard Factory wh...
Cruising brings many different and wonderful experiences but a hurricane directly over our marina was not one we thought we’d already be experiencing especially since we traveled all the way to the Chesapeake Bay to get away from them. Join us as we prep...
Watch all our SHAKEDOWN CRUISE Videos from the beginning Part 1 and Part 2, links are below:
-Part 1. SHAKEDOWN CRUISE on our New Leopard 45, Sailing From Miami to Key Largo, FL [Ep.7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJxaUxV9hbc
-Part 2. SHAKEDOWN CRUISE o...
After 4 months living aboard our new Leopard 45 Catamaran, we’re finally getting into our groove! Each day brings new experiences and knowledge as we become more comfortable on the seas as a crew and as a family. Maki spends time at the helm and shares...
We’re finally leaving Southern Florida (for now) and starting our journey North for hurricane season. Come join us as we sail the East coast of the United States and see some incredibly beautiful landscapes in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina! We l...
In this episode we get even more comfortable with the size of our boat and the systems aboard including docking and transiting shipping ports and channels. All in a day of “cruising” come join us as we experience our first fouled anchor, a major unexp...
Although work on our boat hasn’t been completed, we take a break and set out to open sea to stretch OliLuki’s sea legs and see what she can do. Captain Richard Widmann is with us to help get us settled into our new floating home and share his insights...
It’s amazing how fast time flies by. Our Leopard 45 arrived to Fort Lauderdale nearly 3 months ago and we’re happy to say all continues to move forward. Come join us as a few unplanned warranty issues arise, aftermarket work keeps humming along nicely...
If you’re planning to setup a boat for “Blue Water Sailing” (off-shore cruising), closing on your boat is just the beginning. Join us in this episode as we move aboard SV OliLuki and begin aftermarket work with installations of Solar, Watermaker and...
If you’ve ever wondered as we have what Closing Day is like on a new boat….this episodes for you! Join us as we FINALLY take our first step aboard our new Leopard 45 Catamaran, head out to open sea for our Sea Trial, raise the sails, go through System...
February 7th, SV OliLuki, our fresh from the factory Leopard 45 catamaran splashed down in Port Everglades, Florida. Since her arrival we’ve been visiting the marina weekly! Now that she’s here, it’s time for us to make final aftermarket decisions ...
We are packed up and ready to go! Our adventure has begun as we get on the plane to Ft. Lauderdale. We are staying in Miami Beach until we take delivery of our boat. Enjoy the Cuban vibes of Ocean Drive as we explore South Beach and track the freight shi...
Well, here it is....our first video, Ep. 1 as we are ready to leave California, our friends, family, school, the community and town we love so much and head to Florida to await the arrival of our sailing catamaran and the start of a sailing experience of a...
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