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March 30, 2025
The O'Kelly's – Page 3
Let’s Get Outta Here!
Finally time to head out! But first, a long list of tasks and things as usual are not so simple. On top of all of that, one of our very expensive batteries packed it in! That part starts at 4:04. iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under...
Shipwreck! Staying Ahead of the Storm
We tried to be patient, but ended up ducking a storm anyway. Weather windows can be fickle this time of year, but the difference between a good passage and a bad passage is the weather. Also this week we learn about giant sharks called Megalodon, and Megan...
Live from the ocean
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Beautiful offshore sailing, and we finally get WARM!
Aside from a few bumps and strong winds near Elon Musk's launch pad, we had a brilliant sail down the coast to South Florida and FINALLY shed our winter clothes! iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-sheets-with-the-okellys/id147...
Live update from the boat yard
Hope to see you there! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-sheets-with-the-okellys/id1470844381 Private Fb Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/475364229906600/ Products we use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickokelly Website: ...
Tough Docking! Threading the needle after a beautiful sail south.
Truly a nail-biter for us as we squeeze our fat cat into a slip with just a few inches to spare. But it had to be done! Hauling out for the usual bottom jobs, but also for a complete transformation of Clarity's look. On the way down the coast, we talk more...
Our catamaran gets a cool new look then gets damaged in the boat yard!
Boat work, boat work, and more boat work. And then, the Miami Boat Show where we meet our crew! Meanwhile, back at the yard, Clarity suffers a little damage. But it is all good...more time for more...Boat work. Plus, we had the boat wrapped and it looks fa...
Vinyl Wrap Wrap Up – Leopard 46 Catamaran – Costs, Benefits, Process
We had poor gelcoat match on the sides of our Leopard 46 catamaran. We decided a vinyl wrap was the best compromise between cost and benefits. Want to get your boat wrapped? Check out our friends at www.boatwraps.com iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple...
Final push – We’re FREE – Let the Cruising Begin
One of our most productive haulouts ever, but wow was that a lot of work. Plus we show you our new dinghy! #mildew #sailing #cruising #leopard46 O’Kelly Tech Channel: https://youtu.be/8TBYKO2mjgc iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......
Electrical gremlins just before we depart the US
After a lot of hard work, we are anxious to get this party started! Our Leopard 46 catamaran Clarity just needs a couple more things attended to, and Miami is the place for that. Also an excellent jumping off point for the islands! Zucchini bread recipe: ...
Windy & Fast Passage to the Islands
You can't wait for everything to be perfect. Sometimes you gotta just go for it and make due. This time, we bash a bit but are rewarded with some seriously fast sailing. And yes, friends, we have our eyes on this whole Covid-19 thing. Very scary. Be well, ...
A cruiser’s perspective on the pandemic and pandemic preps. Sending positive vibes out to everyone!
Please please please stay healthy and safe everyone.
Ports Closed – Clarity is What We Need
The coronavirus is closing ports and island nations around the world, so for the time being we are a little stuck. We do our best to dance through the anxiety and gloom. In this episode we bounce around the central Exumas before heading to Georgetown to st...
Off-grid aboard a sailboat during a crisis.
Nick has a problem with his eye and with borders closed an a pandemic overwhelming the medical facilities, all we can do is get by as best we can. Hopefully it gets better on its own. At least we have a boat set up for indefinite off-grid living. This week...
A typical day aboard Clarity at anchor.
What is life like on a daily basis aboard a cruising catamaran? We thought it would be fun to film and edit what would normally end up on the cutting room floor....all of those little moments that are real life aboard the boat. Wishing you and your crew al...
New Careers? You gotta laugh! And we finally fixed the Code 0 light air sail!
We are locked down in the Bahamas aboard Clarity, and if we didn't laugh, we'd probably go nuts. So we have some fun. Plus, we finally get our light air headsail, the Code 0 to work properly. Hope you are well! iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
How We Budget and Spend – Maintenance Costs for a Leopard 46 Catamaran
Boats cost a lot to maintain. We divide those costs into categories so we can budget our expenses. That usually comes out to 6-8% of the value of the boat per year. Our annual cruising budget video: https://youtu.be/JJ_xvHmvB0E iTunes Podcast: https://po...
We get Personal & A Big (for us) Announcement
It’s been a tough week in lockdown but a dolphin came by to brighten our moods. We play dating games and dip into the archives to talk about other times animal friends have lifted us up. We are on Patreon!!!! https://www.patreon.com/theokellys The Sto...
The Eye & The Storm
What a wild week. We sail back to the US where we get hit by the strongest storm of the last two years, Nick gets his eye problem diagnosed, and we connect with friends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theokellys Consulting: www.sailclarity.com Squa...
Buy from Moorings? Market forecast? And other Q & A.
We're waiting for a weather window in Lake Worth, FL and answering some great questions from you all. Keep them coming! NICK'S WEATHER LINKS: https://mag.ncep.noaa.gov https://www.weatheronline.co.uk https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/ https://www.star.n...
Early Hurricane Season? Running from the wind. Ft. Pierce to St. Augustine
Hurricane season might be getting an early start and we need to make tracks northward ahead of a cold front. Along the way we have a run-in with the law that ends on a very nice note. Be well friends! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theokellys Consult...
How to manage electrical power on a sailboat using NO fossil fuels!
We now have so much solar that we can run our air conditioners off of the batteries! This video was originally going to be about the new solar power setup on our Leopard 46 catamaran, Clarity. But the more we dig into it, the more we realized we really nee...
Time for Plan B…trying to push north
The weather pattern this spring has been odd. Too much wind and then nothing, and mostly from the wrong direction. Sailing our catamaran Clarity has been tough...we have been motoring far too much. Squarespace 14 day free trial: https://squarespace.syuh.n...
Under attack!! Thunderstorms and flies oh my!
We tuck up into alligator territory to escape Tropical Storm Bertha and the dolphins follow us. The Admiral has a birthday and we go full on dirty keto carbfest, but it is worth it. Setting sail northbound, weather stops us up once again where we CHILL out...
Safety & Comfort Hacks for Life Aboard a Cruising Boat
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a BIG difference for life on board a cruising boat like Clarity. This week give you nineteen easy ideas that won’t cost much either. Most of these solved major issues we’ve had in the past. Ultimate Boat Cu...
Surfing Our Home at 15 knots
This week we make the trip from Georgetown, SC to Cape Lookout, NC. We get more wind and bigger waves than we were expecting, and have to make a decision about the safest route to take. In the end, it was worth the wild ride! Our Leopard 46, Clarity handle...
Spinnaker Tips & Are Electric Motors Practical?
Getting around the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Cape Hatteras, was a non-event. The wind filled in and we had an awesome run into the Chesapeake. We talk about whether or not electric motors like Sailing Uma and Top Secret use(d) are really practical f...
How to Sail and Eat Well in the Chesapeake + Keto Pizza!
We tour a Maine Cat 38, Nick’s shoes float away, we learn about eggs and....If there is one thing Nick loves as much as Megan and tacos, it’s PIZZA! We have been trying our best to eat healthy these days, and this week Megan cooks up one of our favorit...
GET HER ON BOARD – 10 year book anniversary
It’s the 10 year anniversary of Nick’s first book, Get Her On Board. If you’ve got the dream but your spouse is hesitant about the liveaboard cruising lifestyle, we’ve got some tips for you. We talk plans, mentality, objections, and options for bui...
Pro weather tips – how to see and avoid strong winds around thunderstorms
Three big thunderstorms in four days, each with a different outcome. Nick’s experience as a professional meteorologist really helps keep us safe on the boat. Knowing when to take extra precautions against foul weather is key, and the clouds give all sort...
We scratched the boat wrap, meet the Real Watermen and have XMAS in July
This week we scratch the wrap on a Patron’s dock at a Patron’s dock, pick up some packages, tour Washington D.C. and get down to some serious coffee talk. Plus, Nick meets a Chesapeake Bay "Waterman" to hear about what those guys are doing out there in...
BOAT JOBS – realities of cruising
We visit Annapolis and get a little time at the dock to take care of a bunch of boat jobs. We repair the vinyl wrap, re-cover the Ultimate Boat Cushion, stop an oil leak in the engine, and cover the new hatch in VViVid vinyl covering. Ultimate Boat Cushio...
Captain Down! Injury Underway – SEASON FINALE
Right before we wrap things up this season and ready Clarity for haul out and storage, Nick hurts his back handling the mainsail. Megan takes over running our catamaran while we both sweat through the Chesapeake summer heat and thunderstorms. Clouds T-Sh...
HOW MUCH FOR A FULLY OUTFITTED LEOPARD 46? 50% OVER PURCHASE
Original Charterboat Conversion Cost Breakdown: https://youtu.be/izMqIfbj3_A We set out to buy a cruising catamaran with a budget of $300,000, all-in. We have spent a lot more than that, but Clarity is the boat we always wanted: safe, strong, well-equippe...
Shopping for a Cruising Boat? Keep these things in mind!
Our consulting clients have been coming up with some great questions and in the spirit of sharing the love (and information), we put together five lists of five things to consider if you are in the market for a cruising boat. From what to watch out for in ...