Interested in crewing for us? See how our Patron Steven liked his week on Zingaro complete with dolphins, diving, spearfishing, boat work, and sailing! Are YOU next? We hope you enjoy this "week-in-the-life" video, and maybe you'll be the next crew we welc...
Every cruiser's nightmare: thieves. They stole our drone, radio, tools. Now the POLICE are here investigating, taking fingerprints, and for what? Watch and find out... See how the crew of Zingaro handled it in this installment of the life and times of Zin...
After sailing 700nm we finally find a boatyard to haul out Zingaro. Repairs, refit, bottom paint, and lots of fiberglass await. The repairs to the bottom ended up being quite extensive, and our plans to put on a coat of epoxy/copper were thwarted when Jame...
The "Biocide-free": paint we used didn't dry. Ever. What are we suppose to do now? Sail away? Wait in the boatyard? Start going crazy on the paint manufacturing company? We'll see. Watch and find out.
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After the THEFT of our radio, Captain James teaches you how to fix the VHF connector for the antennae. This is a MUST to know for any cruising sailor or circumnavigation, as this may happen to you. Hope it helps. Fair winds!
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Only accessible by boat this Island is well hidden from the casual Sailor. Known to have been a popular Pirate hangout in the past, there are plenty of tales about hidden treasures on Isla del Coco. We couldn’t resist to try and make our way to this Pira...
Sailing a Catamaran is scary sometimes. Especially when you’re trying to go as fast as physically possible! Join us as we’re making record time to Isla del Coco.
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Tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks & hammerhead sharks swim right under our sailboat all night and day long! Isla del Coco National park is way better than we expected it and we're glad we took the 'detour'. Sailing here was not easy, but that's part of tr...
Come hike up to the top of the island, listen to pirate lore, see some of the most AMAZING sights of this island paradise: Isla Del Coco, Costa Rica. Wow, that a place. 😉
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Three tips to save money and time on your boat. Learned during my circumnavigation, I'm passing the knowledge to YOU. Hope you enjoy! If you have anything like this that will help people out, please leave it in the comments!
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Sailing a catamaran is a bit different than sailing on a monohull. We explain while crossing the equator into Ecuador. Come join us for this informative, and funny example of what (not) to do when sailing your catamaran around the world.
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It's been 6 months since we installed our Spectra Watermaker, and we'd like to share our thoughts on how we like it, maintenance, real-world data, and how often/where we use it. Also there will be a Q&A period from questions YOU sent in via comments. T...
Wild Ceremonies are quite common when sailors cross from one hemisphere to the other. Nowadays less brutal then in the past but always deprecating for the ones that cross the Equator for the first time. Since both James and I are virgins in that regard, we...
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Refit and repair in Ecuador proves a bit challenging for the crew of Zingaro. Different culture, language, and availability of parts make boat work very interesting...
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Special UPDATE from Zingaro! We're talking about sailing plans, cruising ecuador, and attaining 50K subs, plus some special announcements!
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These sailors decide to get rid of the refrigerator in one of the hottest places in the world! Why? Better watch to find out…
Also we do a whole slew of other jobs that need to be complete prior to our Pacific crossing. This will be a fun episode for t...
We went on a test run with Zingaro when we had an accident. 30nm out from our home port here in Ecuador the new standing rig stretched faster than it should have. Due to the strong wind and big seas we had to abort our shake down cruise and turn back.
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The crew sails 60 miles to a beautiful island, only to be told we CAN'T swim there?!?! Cruising on a sailboat in Ecuador is harder than you think, there's all kinds of paperwork, permissions, and regulations you need to abide by, but the rewards are AMAZIN...
Mahi mahi, swordfish, sharks, tuna, and squid all cut up right in front of us. The beach is FILLED with people, all trying to get a piece of their favorite fish. Come experience the Puerto Lopez fish market with us!!
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Liveaboard cruising has one major downfall, we hardly ever get to use the boat for any kind of fun daysail, but after a disastrous livestream we pop open the gennaker and take Zingaro for a play day in the bay of Manta, Ecuador. Come join us for some how-t...
Sailing, spearfishing, kayaking, volcanoes, motorcycles, and the largest swing in South America in this ACTION PACKED episode of Sailing Zingaro. Even a little thank you from Kim and James for being a part of this journey for THREE YEARS! Here's to another...
Follow me through the exotic Amazon. We will forage for our dinner, visit a healer from the indigenous tribe and practice using the spear & blowgun in this remote and beautiful destination.
Not only will we discover the Flora and Fauna of the the Amaz...
How to stay sane while sailing around the world and why having fun should be on your to do list! The boat will not, I repeat, WILL NOT give You a break from work. Trust me on this one. When You sail around the world, whether solo or in a team, You have to ...
We regret to inform our audience that our boat "Zingaro" ripped in half in gale force winds and 30' waves. To help support us please go here:
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Zingaro suffered catastrophic damage in a storm on route to Hawaii. In this live stream we will update You about our current situation and explain exactly what happened to Zingaro.
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Sailing to Easter Island is nothing to be taken lightly. Over 1800nm from Chile, this island boats the prestigious title of 'most remote populated island in the world'. See how Kim and James provision and set sail to Isla Pascua!
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In this video James takes you on a tour of the damage sustained on Dec 22nd 2019 when Zingaro was nearly destroyed off the coast of Hawaii. Do you think we will get to the bottom of exactly what happened, and what could have been done differently? Watch to...
We lost our autopilot with over 2000nm to go! Do we turn around? Steer the boat by hand? Watch this video to find out how a $2 investment might save your butt out to sea, too.
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No autopilot, no phone, no internet, no help. The storms are coming through hard, and the wind is variable. Our makeshift repairs on the AP failed. What is the crew of Zingaro going to do in this situation? All you can do... SAIL ON! Can you see Rapa Nui?
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Our catamaran suffered catastrophic damage in a storm on route to Hawaii. In this live stream we will talk about the lessons we learned, and try to shed some light on why/how it happened and what you can learn from it.
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Three weeks on the Pacific Ocean, all by ourselves, we were fantasizing about a couple different things: Salad with yoghurt dressing and Beer on the top of the list. But when we thought we could enjoy the benefits of being back in civilization as soon as w...
Dangerous anchorages, no protection, and big waves make for a difficult place to have a sailboat. Anchoring in the most remote inhabited island on earth is not an easy proposition. Watch as the crew of Zingaro deals with the difficulties of Easter Island. ...
The information in this video could save your life in a SHTF, survival, or shipwreck situation. We were shipwrecked, so we took our water-maker (desalinator) to the beach to set it up to see if it were viable as an emergency water source on a deserted isla...
Easter Island is a tough place to get provisions on a sailboat. After they close the harbor we need to change anchorages, entering through big swell and surf only to hitchhike the 4 miles to get some fruit and vegetables. We visit the port captain for anot...
With ancient statues, pink sand and beautiful coral, Anakena is one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. We are very lucky to be staying here for a couple of days, as it's only accessible in the right conditions and those can change quickly arou...
Well it's been a little while since we checked in with all of you. That's about to change! We're going BOAT SHOPPING!!! Come join us to see what Zingaro II may look like!
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