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Ep 36 Crossing the Bay of Biscay – France to Spain
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Ep 36 Crossing the Bay of Biscay – France to Spain
After making the run from Troon, Scotland to Camerey Sur Mer, France, we head out across the Bay of Biscay to A Curuna and then Bayona, Spain.
Ep 35 Talisman Leaves Scotland for France. Heading South to the Med.
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Ep 35 Talisman Leaves Scotland for France. Heading South to the Med.
Talisman finally heads south from Scotland, bound for Camerey Sur Mer, France. This is our first big passage and we bring Iain Hunter of Hunter Yacht Deliveries with us. Iain did all the heavy lifting in terms of getting the boat back into working order af...
Ep 34 Sailboat Electronics Refit in a Foreign Land
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Ep 34 Sailboat Electronics Refit in a Foreign Land
Oyster 485 Talisman receives a much needed electronics upgrade in preparation for our passage across the Bay of Biscay to Spain.
Ep 33 We Finally Own a Boat! Oyster 485 Talisman
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Ep 33 We Finally Own a Boat! Oyster 485 Talisman
Back in Troon, Scotland, we finally close on our sailboat, Oyster 485 Talisman.
Ep 32 Sailboat Shopping: Oyster 485
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Ep 32 Sailboat Shopping: Oyster 485
A trip to Troon, Scotland to view the 1994 Oyster 485.
Ep 31 Sailboat Shopping: Tayana 52 in Antigua, W.I.
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Ep 31 Sailboat Shopping: Tayana 52 in Antigua, W.I.
While in Antigua we take a tour of a 1991 Tayana 52 bluewater cruiser. The boat shows extremely well and we discuss some of the features and benefits of this classic offshore cruiser. At the end of the video I discuss the merits of aft cockpit boats versus...
Ep 30 Sailboat Shopping: Dufour 485
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Ep 30 Sailboat Shopping: Dufour 485
We take a tour of a 2008 Dufour 485 sailboat.
Ep 29 Nelson’s Dockyard and the Fortifications of Antigua
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Ep 29 Nelson’s Dockyard and the Fortifications of Antigua
As part of our sailboat shopping excursions we head to Antigua in the West Indies. On the second day we looked at the Moody 46 in the morning and hiked from Falmouth Harbour to English Harbour, exploring the fortifications and eventually ending up at Nelso...
Ep 28 Sailboat Shopping in Antigua: Moody 46 Cutter
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Ep 28 Sailboat Shopping in Antigua: Moody 46 Cutter
Wendy and I travel to Antigua, West Indies in the Eastern Caribbean to view a 1999 Moody 46. The Moody 46 is a respected bluewater offshore cruiser, and this one was very well maintained. Toward the end of the video I have a recap of the showing and our th...
Ep 27 Superyachts in Antigua
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Ep 27 Superyachts in Antigua
We head to Antigua, West Indies for a long weekend of boat shopping. But first we take a tour of the Antigua Yacht Club marina in English Harbour, Falmouth. Superyachts were everywhere, and we couldn't help lusting after them.
Ep 26 Full Moon Party-Trellis Bay Tortola, BVI
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Ep 26 Full Moon Party-Trellis Bay Tortola, BVI
We partake in the Trellis Bay full moon party. Trellis Bay is right next to the airport at Beef Island, Tortola BVI. The party was out of control. Highly recommended!
Ep 25 Crazy Sailing-The “Christmas Trades” kick in with a vengence
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Ep 25 Crazy Sailing-The “Christmas Trades” kick in with a vengence
As the trade-winds settle in in the Caribbean, extra strong versions called "Christmas Trades" herald the arrival of the traditional east to west subtropical weather patterns. We got hit hard during this phase, and while it was fun, it was also hard-core.
Ep 24 Sailing The Caribbean-Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay
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Ep 24 Sailing The Caribbean-Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay
Just a short video of our crossing from Jost Van Dyke to Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. It's a line-of-sight reach across, but the winds were howling!
Ep 23 Home Again-Sailing the Caribbean
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Ep 23 Home Again-Sailing the Caribbean
We head to St. Thomas, USVI, get a bit tipsy on the beach the night we arrive, head over to Tortola, BVI the next day, and pick up our Jeanneau 469 (bareboat) for 10 days of epic sailing in the Caribbean.
Ep 22 Sailboat Shopping: 1994 Swan 46 MKII
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Ep 22 Sailboat Shopping: 1994 Swan 46 MKII
Our trip to San Francisco included a stop to look at a 1994 Nautor Swan 46. The Swan 46 MKII (1989-1997) and 48 (1995-2002) were both German Frers designs, and featured dual aft cockpits separated by a traveler. Two separate companionways made them a uniqu...
Ep 21 Sailboat Shopping: Grand Soleil GS50 San Francisco
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Ep 21 Sailboat Shopping: Grand Soleil GS50 San Francisco
We travel to San Francisco to look at a 1997 Grand Soleil GS 50. This is a slightly older version of the one we saw in Puerto Rico, and is a Doug Peterson design. The DP version carries the flavor of a German Frers Swan, with two separate cockpits separate...
Ep 20 Sailboat Shopping-Grand Soleil GS 50
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Ep 20 Sailboat Shopping-Grand Soleil GS 50
We head to Fajardo, Puerto Rico to look at a 2004 Grand Soleil GS 50 sailboat. The 2001-2007 GS 50s are Judel/Vrolijk designed, and have naturally beautiful lines. Slight changes were made starting in 2008, and the boats were produced until 2013. A new Bot...
Ep 19 Viking River Cruise Part 3: Melk Abbey
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Ep 19 Viking River Cruise Part 3: Melk Abbey
We know this is off the beaten track for our channel (monohull sailing), but it’s shoulder season here in Colorado and we decided to do a European river cruise with Wendy’s parents. It was a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budepest, Hungary...
Ep 18 Viking River Cruise Part 2: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
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Ep 18 Viking River Cruise Part 2: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
We know this is off the beaten track for our channel (monohull sailing/yachting), but it’s shoulder season here in Colorado and we decided to do a European river cruise with Wendy’s parents. It was a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budepest...
Ep 17 Viking River Cruise Part 1: Passau, Germany
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Ep 17 Viking River Cruise Part 1: Passau, Germany
We know this is off the beaten track for our channel (monohull sailing), but it’s shoulder season here in Colorado and we decided to do a European river cruise with Wendy’s parents. It was a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budepest, Hungary...
Ep 16 Fast Sailing: Playing Hooky from Work
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Ep 16 Fast Sailing: Playing Hooky from Work
We call our bosses to say we won't be in for the afternoon and head out to the lake. The wind proves gusty, hitting 15-18 - not the strongest we've seen by far, but enough to get us get us moving along at a good clip. Music: Underwate Love, Jerome Ismaa
Ep 15 Marine Hardware Tips
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Ep 15 Marine Hardware Tips
Essential hardware tips for boating and the marine environment. We review sealants, fasteners, thread lockers, cotter pins and cotter rings, battery powered screw guns and impact drivers, plus lubricants.
Ep 14 Boat Camping Weekend
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Ep 14 Boat Camping Weekend
Sailing at 9000 takes a weekend to go boat camping!
Ep 13 Catalina C 22 Sailboat Electrical Refit
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Ep 13 Catalina C 22 Sailboat Electrical Refit
We Refit the electrical system in our Catalina C-22 Sailboat.

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