EPISODE #109 ; Dragging Anchor and Scuba Diving at Emerald Bay
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On this weeks episode we woke up on the hook after a rocky night with our stern anchor dragging around midnight.
After a trip a shore with Mr. Steady and some drone flights w...
EPISODE #108 ; A Perfect Day under anchor at Emerald Bay
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On this weeks episode we arrive at our anchorage of Emerald Bay on Catalina Island. After getting the hook set Camille goes ashore with Mr. Steady while I watch massive schools of fi...
PROJECT VIDEO : GALLEY REDUX : PART 3
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Welcome to Part 3 of the big Galley redesign and rebuild.
On this episode we test fit the wooden ice box shape / body and get all of the foam cut to shape and adhered together. The project is coming a...
EPISODE #106 ; Preparations, Sandal Rescue Mission and the Passage to Emerald Bay
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We are going to get back into some Adventure videos! (We will be posting the next part in the "Galley / ICE BOX" Saga next Friday)
On this weeks episode we...
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I am VERY stoked to present to you my first sailing book; SIX NIGHTS ON THE HOOK AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND.
I have published a number of books in the past and worked as a writer for both in print and online publications but this is my first, of...
PROJECT VIDEO : GALLEY REDUX : PART 2
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Welcome to Part 2 of the big Galley redesign and rebuild. On this episode we get into cutting out all of the radiant barrier foam we will be using for the Icebox Project. Once it was all cut out and pla...
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This is a "Friday Bonus" video! In this episode I show you how I made our new winch bases from a rescued piece of timber from the famous sailing yacht USS Highland Light (IX-48) (R.I.P.)
The large chunk of laminated white oak that had bee...
Ahoy Friends,
We are back to some project videos and this time we make the final push on completing the Galley redesign and build out.
On this episode I talk a little bit about the project then we get into cutting out the 54 year old galley counter top ...
Season 5 Episode 102: Monterey to Marina del Rey
We are BEYOND excited to bring you this episode this week because its the LAST EPISODE of our Yacht Delivery Chronicles "MV DRAGON LADY" season!!!!!!
What a wild ride its been! We are looking forward to ...
Season 5 Episode 101: Fort Bragg to Monterey, California
On this weeks episode we explore under the docks at Fort Bragg looking for otters and come across a large bin of dead urchins. After our smelly adventures we return to the boat, untie and push off ...
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This is a special episode where Camille and myself sit down with our friend and small boat sailing maniac Sam Holmes. This is recorded in almost a PODCAST style where we ask Sam a series of questions and talk about his solo sailing trip to...
Season 5 Episode 99: Running from a Blow to Fort Bragg
On this weeks episode we motor through the day and night and come into Fort Bragg ahead of an approaching blow. No marinas were able to accommodate a boat our size so we found the only dock space we ...
Season 5 Episode 98: Working Auto Pilot and Fish Flinging
On this weeks episode we are please to discover that the Autopilot is finally fixed !!! we push south from Astoria and make a fuel stop at Garibaldi in Tillamook Bay where Camille finds some a fun...
Season 5 Episode 97: Good bye Washington hello Oregon
On this weeks episode we depart La Push and hand steer for 13 hours to the notorious Columbia Bar and finally into Astoria, Oregon! GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE
Our electrical problems seemed to be the gover...
Season 5 Episode 96 - Pushing out into the Pacific Ocean and finding safe harbor in La Push
On this weeks episode we depart Neah Bay and beat into the Pacific Ocean at night. Just after sunrise our electrical system begin to fail. With the voltmeter spiki...
Ooo babies we got a good one this week! It was my great pleasure to have some guests aboard for this one. My brilliant, beer loving friends Melanie and Sarah join me on Triteia to taste test 4 different cherry beers head to head. From light and champagne l...
Season 5 Episode 94 - Fixing more broken systems on the ship.
On this weeks episode we work on some of the many systems of the boat that need attention as storms pass overhead one after another.
After repairing the water tank hose, relocating the VHF a...
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This is an edit of a video I made in 2015 of a fun "Monster Mash Regatta" we sailed in. I use to race on a Santana 30/30 named Wahzoo and for this race the captain decided we would go as A Clockwork Orange.
Just a fun little video to get ...
Season 5 Episode 93 - A lay day on shore exploring the Pacific Northwest
On this weeks episode we settle in for a few days in Neah Bay due to an approaching weather front and make our way to Port Angeles to rent a car for the day.
The skies cleared for...
Season 5 Episode 92 - Sailing from Port Townsend to Neah Bay
On this weeks episode we set off with high hopes of getting some sea miles behind us. The Auto pilot returned to its previous behavior and before long it was joined by an engine alarm as we bega...
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Headed back from a weekend at Catalina and what could be better than a wild ale at sea?! Since James got the new fridge up and running I can have a cold beer anytime:) I've been saving this bottle of Oceanna from Propolis Brewing since we visited t...
Season 5 - Episode 90 : Exploring Port Townsend
On this weeks episode we explore Port Townsend a little while trying to get the Garmin Autopilot problems worked out. The boat yards in Port Townsend were incredible! The captain downloads the update and we...
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On this episode we show you how to install a "Rope Clutch" on your mast. If you are not familiar with what a rope clutch does it is basically a one way channel / brake that allows you to pull the line through one side but it doesn't allow ...
Season 5 - Episode 88 : Preparation and departure.
Welcome to Season 5 of our channel !
On this season we take you along with us on a yacht delivery we were hired to do helping take a 74ft power yacht from Seattle, Washington to Los Angeles, California....
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