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ETIQUETTE 101 – Tips for Sailors and Cruisers

There are laws and there are rules, and then there is etiquette. We do whatever we can aboard Clarity to not offend. We've failed many times and learned along the way. From anchoring to garbage to dinghies to BYOB to no wake zones to borrowing tools, we br...

Sep 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:06

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CATAMARAN DOCKING – Marriage (and money) Saving Tips

Docking and departing your slip or just handling in close quarters can be a real stressor. Today we are going to demonstrate confined quarters handling, dealing with wind, and med mooring a 41 foot Seawind 1260 Catamaran. These principles and techniques ap...

Sep 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:32:23

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New Lagoon 46, The Charter Business, and other Q & A

What's it like to work full time from a boat? What is your prep checklist for visiting a new area? What is the cruising community like? How do you land a drone on a moving sailboat? Can you cover your cruising costs by running charters? And we tour a brand...

Oct 01, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:34

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WEATHER APPS FOR OFFSHORE SAILORS – A Meteorologist’s Tool Bag

When it comes to how enjoyable offshore sailing is, nothing matters more than the weather. Today we are going to talk about which iPad (and computer) applications are best for receiving weather both with high speed internet, and with low bandwidth equipmen...

Oct 08, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:35:38

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Why we do this. Momento Mori

Quick update on when we get back to Clarity, and a little reflection/inspiration on why we choose to live this lifestyle. Music - The Sleeping Prophet by Jesse Gallagher Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theokellys Squarespace 14 day free trial: https:/...

Oct 15, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:30

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BY LAND OR BY SEA? -Boats & RVs- Advantages & Disadvantages of each

Travel is travel, right? And living in a boat isn't so different than living in a van or RV, right? Not so. These are VASTLY different lifestyles. We break down the differences in comfort, convenience, finances, maintenance, and adventure. Like our other c...

Oct 22, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:09

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3 months HARD TIME – RETURN TO CLARITY – Season 5 Begins

We wrap up the summer in Oregon, enjoying the Columbia Gorge, the Coast, bike rides, family, food and fun...with a few casualties along the way. As the leaves fall, we fly to Virginia and back to Clarity to start repairs and preparations for the coming sea...

Oct 29, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:24

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SAILING BACK TO REALITY

With another storm brewing in the tropics, we do some final boat chores before sailing off around Cape Hatteras for......______? Even without clarity on where exactly we are headed, we enjoy some good friends and good sailing. We are incredibly fortunate t...

Nov 05, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:04

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ETIQUETTE 102 – Tips for Guest and Crew aboard a Cruising Boat

This is a follow up to our Etiquette 101 video from a couple months ago. We LOVE sharing the cruising lifestyle with guests and crew aboard Clarity. But for folks who’ve never lived on a boat before, there’s some adjusting required. Limited water and ...

Nov 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:47

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I was SO scared!

We waited and waited at Cape Lookout for Hurricane Eta to blow itself out down south, but eventually the storm headed straight for us. Boats (including us on Clarity) dragging anchor in 70 knot winds was no fun. But we did meet a new friend while waiting: ...

Nov 19, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:17

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THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF THE USA SUCKS

Feels like we got a late start South this year. With strong cold fronts sweeping the mid Atlantic, we’ve got to be picky with our weather windows or get thumped along the way. This week we parallel the coast from Cape Lookout, North Carolina to Winyah Ba...

Nov 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:33

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WHY DID THE ENGINE QUIT?

It was an exciting week aboard Clarity as we made some miles south and took a few lumps along the way. Stopping off in St. Augustine, we were able to set things right with our port engine, but took a shot to our starboard bow. We also had a great time with...

Dec 03, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:59

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THE TRUTH ABOUT CODE ZERO SAILS ON CATAMARANS – Light Air to South Florida

We had high hopes for the Code Zero...the sail is an incredibly popular setup on newer boats. The idea of making good time with the sails instead of firing up the engines... sounds perfect! And while the sail DOES deliver on that promise, when conditions a...

Dec 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:15

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NEW RULES – What it takes to sail internationally – IT GETS COMPLICATED!

Plenty of hoops to jump through to get to the Bahamas now. Leaving the US for the Caribbean is a complex affair in normal times. Throw in new health regulations and time limits on testing, and things get complicated. See how we got denied entry by the Baha...

Dec 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:31

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YULE LOG FOR SAILORS – No Talk, No Ads, No Music, Just Sailing – Catamaran Slow TV in 4K

Filmed December 23, 2020 on the way to Rock Sound, Eleuthera. Nothing but a catamaran sailing over clear waters in the Bahamas. Ahhh, the simple tings! Happy Holidays Everyone! Regular video coming this weekend sometime. Maybe Sunday. Patreon: https://www...

Dec 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:01

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ARE WE WELCOME HERE? Cruising the Abacos after Hurricane Dorian

We can all learn something from The Abacos. Hurricane Dorian tore the islands apart in September 2019 and the devastation in some areas is incredible. But the human spirit should never be underestimated. We were inspired by the people we met and the challe...

Jan 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:42

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I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW MUCH WORK THIS IS!!

Gelcoat color matching and repair, patching a spinnaker, WD40 on wood laminate, keeping fresh herbs, sewing projects....Keeping a cruising catamaran maintained is no simple task...there is always a list of things to be done. We take small bites every day, ...

Jan 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:07

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DO WE NEED A FASTER BOAT? Cruising Eleuthera, Bahamas

A friendly race has us questioning whether we need a faster boat or better sails. We continue to see a landscape and seascape transformed by Dorian. Anchorages that were once good have been scoured of sand, and the lobsters have disappeared in parts of Ele...

Jan 14, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:24

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MEGA YACHTS DRIVING US CRAZY!

The sailing has been fantastic, but when we head for a hint of civilization to get some internet, we get swarmed by mega yachts and giga yachts. The crowd sends us running for isolated coves and beaches in the Central Exumas and the Exumas Land and Sea Par...

Jan 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:43

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ARE WE STUCK? – CRUISING BLISS INTERRUPTED & Prep to Cruise Pt 1 of 5

After a wonderful stretch of mellow weather and calm anchorages, a routine check of the running gear sends us running for a marina to fix a potentially big problem. We also talk provisioning plans in the first of our series of precruising tips. KETO FAT B...

Jan 28, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:29

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YOU BETTER HAVE THESE TOOLS ON BOARD! & THE LAST PEOPLE ON EARTH

Cruising full time on a sailboat teaches a lot about nature, people, and ourselves. But one lesson we’ve learned over the years is more important than any other: you gotta go with the flow....in this case, go where the wind blows. This week we also conti...

Feb 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:23

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NUMBER ONE REASON PEOPLE STOP SAILING – Gotta Stay Fit!

Injuries on a sailboat can be a real show-stopper. So what we do to get fit and stay in shape is just as important as maintaining the boat. This week we talk inflatable paddle boards and where to mount them so they don’t cause leaks, and do some epic sno...

Feb 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:40

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DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS? & Financial Tips for Cruisers (Pt 4 of 5)

A Patron comes to the rescue with a parts delivery, we enjoy some easy light air sailing in the Exumas on our way to Shroud Cay and return to one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. While there, we come across a mega-giga-yacht rumored to be o...

Feb 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:38

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First Aid Kit for Cruisers – What’s in your medical kit?

MEDICAL KIT DEEP DIVE: https://youtu.be/D1CJZnw95OM Nate Kindig’s background: 24 years active duty Navy with 16 years as a PA-C, deployment says over 1,300 to Okinawa, Korea, Iraq x 2 tours, Afghanistan, Qatar, and Jordan. He is a graduate of the Uni...

Feb 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:49

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NEEL 47 REVIEW – The Best Way to Judge a Boat

Reviewing a boat without sailing it makes as much sense as reviewing a restaurant without actually eating there. Yet, we have seen several of these reviews where they've only walked around at boat shows. In spite of being named Boat of the Year by a couple...

Mar 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:58

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WOULD YOU SINGLE HAND A CATAMARAN?

A busted watermaker leads to a chance meeting with an inspiring circumnavigator aboard her own catamaran. Her message is clear: it is not about strength, but courage. And she extends that courage to help children in need in Haiti. We also get a look at the...

Mar 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:07

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Can YouTube pay for sailing? Get the scoop on our camera gear and process.

Two years ago, we started uploading videos on a regular basis. It changed everything for us, and it's been an overwhelmingly positive experience. In this episode we talk about how we make the videos, the equipment we use, our collaborative process, and at ...

Mar 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:15

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THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING!

Little problems get more serious when big weather is bearing down on us. This week we take shelter from a couple strong cold fronts, and try to figure out why our anchor chain is rusting after just one year. We make things work and explain why we might not...

Mar 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:04

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SHOULD WE GO TO THE DARK SIDE?

We've always known it was only a matter of time before we turn in our sails for big engines and 10x the comfort. Maybe that time is now. But before we join the trawler world, let's do a little more sailing in the Exumas, including a beautiful spinnaker run...

Apr 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:50

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BORDERS CLOSED – where would YOU go?

We are pinned down by weather and our tourist visas are running out, but a bigger question looms on the horizon: where do we go for hurricane season? North to Maine or south to Panama? Each direction has merit, so we break it down with a classic pro's and ...

Apr 08, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:12

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WHY DID IT TAKE US FOUR YEARS TO FIGURE THIS OUT?

Long hours at the helm in a seaway are brutal on the backside. This week Megan puts her sewing skills to the test and makes one of the most important additions to the boat....ever. And she did it out in the middle of nowhere, aka the Ragged Islands of the ...

Apr 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:50

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BALANCE 526 – 11 FEATURES EVERY CATAMARAN SHOULD HAVE

A chance meeting in a far-off anchorage leads to a ride on perhaps the best-designed catamaran we have ever sailed on. The Balance 526 gave us ideas for what features really should be designed and built into every production cat. Let's go for a ride on Ga...

Apr 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:09

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INTRUDER ON BOARD – Did YOU know this could happen?

This has got to be one of the weirdest things we have ever had happened in all of our cruising experience. We don't want to spoil it for you. Just watch, and tell us, what do you think happened? #snake "Stranded on a Drowning Stranger's Boat" https://you...

Apr 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:07

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BOAT LIFE: Hard to leave PARADISE

Clarity is her name, but right now a bit of confusion about which way to go. While we figure out whether it is north or south, we enjoy the last of the Ragged Islands of the southern Bahamas. Also, we rescue Megan's hair from certain demise. #sailing ...

May 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:05

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BOAT PRICE PREDICTIONS – WE GET PERSONAL – Q & A

You asked, we answered! Thank you to our Patrons and FaceBook members for asking such great questions - there are 38 of them so see below if you're looking for something specific. @SailingNahoa @RANSailing @svdelos @RyanSophieSailing @HeidiandFranny Cru...

May 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:38:43

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THIS HAS GONE TOO FAR

With provisions low, we set sail for Long Island, but stores are closed! Uh-oh! The Bahamas are a historically significant area of the world. But not all of that history is positive. #deansbluehole #sailing #cruising #longislandbahamas #leopardcatamaran #...

May 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:52

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