Chapter 1 of Sailing Wave Rover (a 1979 Contessa 26)is all about how I rebuilt her from the keel up in 2018-19. After her launch in 2019 we (Wave Rover and me) embarked on a one year Atlantic circuit. We crossed the Atlantic twice and had some great adventures as can all be seen in the early episodes.
The channel continues 20 Aug 2021 with the building of my new boat. Wave Rover hull #1 is a brand new 21foot design that has been designed by a Naval Architect. It encompasses all the things I require to fulfill the Wave Rover philosophy of keeping it small, strong, and safe. This as yet to be named craft is designed to complete a solo circumnavigation that I hope to start upon the completion of the building stage. Join me as I build and sail Wave Rover hull #1.
Alan lives on Prince Edward Island , Canada
My other channel is: Rover's Rest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k8PCCTlNyDzvYaef3Jekg
Mailing address:
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Richmond, PE,
Canada, C0B 1Y0
Chapter 1 of Sailing Wave Rover (a 1979 Contessa 26)is all about how I rebuilt her from the keel up in 2018-19. After her launch in 2019 we (Wave Rover and me) embarked on a one year Atlantic circuit. We crossed the Atlantic twice and had some great adventures as can all be seen in the early episodes.
The channel continues 20 Aug 2021 with the building of my new boat. Wave Rover hull #1 is a brand new 21foot design that has been designed by a Naval Architect. It encompasses all the things I require to fulfill the Wave Rover philosophy of keeping it small, strong, and safe. This as yet to be named craft is designed to complete a solo circumnavigation that I hope to start upon the completion of the building stage. Join me as I build and sail Wave Rover hull #1.
Alan lives on Prince Edward Island , Canada
My other channel is: Rover’s Rest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k8PCCTlNyDzvYaef3Jekg
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Wave Rover has crossed the Atlantic. And now we are coastal sailing Ireland's South coast. In this video, my wife (Mrs Rover) and I enjoy the hospitality of fantastic friends that I had met during my time sailing up the coast of Ireland. We get a great tou...
Wave Rover has crossed the Atlantic. And now we are coastal sailing Ireland's South coast. In this video, my wife (Mrs Rover) arrives for a brief holiday. We meet some of my relatives, tour Dublin city, tour the maritime museum and see Mrs Rover's favourit...
Wave Rover has crossed the Atlantic. And now we are coastal sailing Ireland's South coast. In this video, I was invited to participate in the 3 Bridges Festival on the River Liffey in the Heart of Dublin. I also had the opportunity to sail with the French ...
Wave Rover has crossed the Atlantic. And now we are coastal sailing Ireland's South coast. In this video, I was invited to give a presentation to sailors from the Malihide Yacht Club. I summarize my background, my early voyages, the building of Wave Rover ...
Wave Rover has crossed the Atlantic. And now we are coastal sailing Ireland's South coast. In this video, I take a moment out to demonstrate to a skeptical sailor that I can climb a mast unassisted.
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Wave Rover has crossed the Atlantic. And now we are coastal sailing Ireland's South coast. In this video, Wave Rover is sailing from Cork to Dublin after a great stop over in Wicklow.
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An introduction to Wave Rover and the preparation and plan to sail her around the world
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Episode 1: The launching of Wave Rover and an interview by CBC's Bob Murphy on the Radio programme Maritime Noon.
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Episode 2: Top 5 characteristics of a small ocean passage maker. What kind of Keel, Rudder, and general information concerning rigging and self steering for small boats planning single handed ocean voyages.
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Episode 3: Boat tour of Wave Rover.
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Episode 4: Part 1 of my solo voyage across the North Atlantic. This is the first leg of my 2 year solo circumnavigation. My good friend Darren Bulger joins me on board Wave Rover for the overnight passage from Summerside to Port Hawkesbury.
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Episode 5, Part 2 of my solo voyage across the North Atlantic. Heavy weather tactics and sailing with whales.
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Episode 6: Part 3 of my solo voyage across the North Atlantic. Dealing with a torn jib and a leak in the boat and after 26 days at sea I make landfall in the Azores. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other c...
Episode 7: Wave Rover experiences challenging conditions in Lajes Harbour during an Easterly swell. Later in the episode I have the privilege of sailing as part of the crew of a traditional whale boat. These boats are now maintained for competition among t...
Episode 8: Hiking on the West coast of Flores Island in the Azores. Alpine pastures, amazing sea views, and cows.
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This video is dedicated to the Islanders of Flores who suffered the destructive Hurricane Lorenzo during the early hours of Oct 2.
In this Episode I tour the Island of Flores and take in its stunning natural beauty. From its waterfalls and small hillside ...
Epidsode 10: In the last episode I toured the natural beauty of Flores and in this episode I have focused on the distinct architecture that the island has to offer.
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Epidsode 11 In this episode I prep Wave Rover and depart the Port of Lajas on the Island of Flores in the Azores as we set a course of 115 degrees bound for the Port of Horta on the Island of Faial. Wave Rover departed just 6 days before Hurricane Lorenzo ...
Episode 12 On the second half of the voyage from the Port of Lajas to the Port of Horta. Wave Rover is escorted by dolphins almost the entire day.
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Episode 13 The Port of Horta has a special place in the hearts of ocean voyagers. In this episode I tour the port both from land and sea.
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Ep. 14 Making my Contessa 26 ready for the arrival of Hurricane Lorenzo. The aftermath that Lorenzo left. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
Episode 15 Touring the Island of Faial. The Island has great scenery. It also has interesting ruins left over from the volcanic eruption of 1958 and the earthquake of 1998.
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Ep. 16 Azores to Canaries. Follow along as Wave Rover starts her solo ocean voyage of 1100 Nm from Horta in the Azores to Calero in the Canaries. This is part of my 2 year circumnavigation.
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This short video was produced for the CBC evening news. Random scenes taken over the course of the voyage. A lot of them will be explained further in upcoming videos. Enjoy...
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Ep. 18: This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the East coast of Canada. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out ...
*** 2 SPECIAL NOTES*** Note #1: I will be posting an extra video next week all about the MK 3, my homemade wind vane, made from material (about $50) mostly laying around my garage. Note #2: I have removed the highly distorted sound from the sailing sequen...
*** SPECIAL NOTE*** Part 2 of "Making a Trim Tab Self Steering Gear" will be delayed until 27 Dec as I'm currently getting Wave Rover ready for an epic 4000Nm passage from the Canaries to Panama. Thank you everybody for your interest in this topic and I th...
Ep. 21 Part 5 of the 1100Nm passage. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the East coast of Canada.
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Ep. 22: Part 6 of the 1100Nm passage. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the East coast of Canada.
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Ep.23: Part 7 of the 1100Nm passage. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the East coast of Canada.
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Ep. 24: Azores to Canaries, Part 8 of the 1100Nm passage. This is the final segment of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. In this episode, Wave Rover deploys her series drogue to deal with some challenging conditions before arriving at Calera o...
After completing the passage to the Canaries I returned home to Prince Edward Island, Canada to see Mrs Wave Rover, pick up a new jib, and get some supplies. Some unexpected and extraordinary events occurred when I returned. If you are wondering what I've ...
Wave Rover is in an extended work period during this episode, preparing for her upcoming East to West Atlantic crossing. She has her stays changed, new pump in the galley, new battery installation, new hardware put on her mast and boom, plenty of painting,...
Preparing Wave Rover for her upcoming Atlantic crossing. In this video I detail how I climb a mast and the gear that I use. This climbing gear is safe, inexpensive, and easy for most anyone to master.
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Wave Rover is underway again. Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sai...
Wave Rover is spending Christmas at sea. Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries. If you are wondering what I've been up to wh...
Wave Rover finds the trades winds! Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not...
Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my ot...
Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries.
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Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries.
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Part 7: Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries.
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A rogue wave hits Wave Rover during the night causing flooding and damage.
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