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May 31, 2025
The O'Kelly's – Page 5
WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU SELL IT ALL TO GO SAILING
Sailing YouTube Channels have inspired so many to go for it: sell it all, buy a boat, and set sail. But reality can be a slap in the face if expectations are out of line. We talk to the crews from boats out for the first time to get their perspective on wh...
CATAMARAN SAILING & BAHAMAS ANCHORAGES – SLOW TV – Nick’s Music
I started making the music for our channel to avoid copyright notices. Some of the music is inspirational and used for video intros. Others tracks are slower, ambient, and more meditative. These tracks are produced with a mix of samples, loops, and MIDI pl...
THE BIG DECISION MAKES ITSELF!
The laughter has helped, but we aren't going to lie, this has been a bit painful for us. We always said that cruising a small boat around should be called "decisioning," This year the decision has been based on whether we should sail north to New England a...
DYNEEMA FAILURE – hanging by a thread!
Our time in the Exumas is winding down and it's likely we won't be back for a long, long time. We're ready to get north, but the wind shuts down completely. What do we do? We get to work and we enjoy the water! #dyneema #cruising #sailing #paradise #exuma...
WHAT DO YOU FEAR MOST? OUR TOP 5 WORRIES
As we've gained experienced cruising on the open ocean, what used to be scary to us no longer is, yet other things have become legitimate fears. So what is worth worrying about? We list our top five fears, but also list out what is no longer bothersome as ...
WHAT IT TAKES TO KEEP MOVING – Catamaran Mini Refit Begins
Our sights are on distant horizons, and that means the boat needs to be tip-top. We've been nursing along a few issues on Clarity that we can only take care of while tied up to a dock. Also, we are making improvements to the boat that will hopefully make h...![Don’t Let THIS Happen to You! – The Mini Refit Continues [Boat Life]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/XjstcfwJJnY/maxresdefault.webp)
Don’t Let THIS Happen to You! – The Mini Refit Continues [Boat Life]
We were careful shoppers and did our research and STILL ended up with crappy anchor chain! When we went to return it, drama ensues. But later that day our fortunes turn as we have a brush with real celebrity! Also, we replace our running rigging and hang o...
BOLD Move – Can We Live Without It?
We are in full energy management redesign aboard our catamaran Clarity, and we are doing something bold...we are removing our generator. This would have been unheard of a few years ago, but new lithium battery technology, better solar panels and alternator...
MYSTERY SOLVED! So We Sail 800 Miles North in the Gulf Stream
The mystery behind our engine running warm is solved, so we sailed 800 miles north. Barnacle Buster saved the day! We had a hot running engine, so we came back to Ft Lauderdale to troubleshoot. One of our earliest Patrons, Patrick Laclerc saw what was goin...
SAILING IS THE CURE! ….one small problem…
Part 2 of our passage north brings us a couple surprises, one of which is quite frustrating. Otherwise, a lovely lovely five day passage is complete and we are set up to put Clarity on the hard for a few major jobs. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoke...
Calling in the Professionals & A BIG Announcement
We haul out to tackle some BIG boat jobs, including measuring for a new mainsail, removing the genset, and a final fix for our ailing feathering propellers. Then it's off to our home state of Oregon for fun with family and a business deal that could change...
Well THAT Escalated Quickly – Returning to Clarity
Things don't go to plan...as usual. With flights cancelled, getting stuck in Portland turns out to be a good thing. Then it's back to the boat for some more big projects. One of our lithium batteries goes bad, we find a long-term leak and some rotten wood ...
Things We Do For PEACE of Mind on the Ocean
We checked a couple BIG projects off the list. Nick replaces the motor mounts on our Yanmar engines, we update our ditch bag and show you what's in there in case we have to abandon ship. We also move the life raft, hoist the jib and prep for our new mainsa...
New Sail FAIL – Taking Responsibility – Now We’re FREE
Sails, weight, props, and technique...these make the biggest difference in handling and performance on a catamaran. Learned a huge lesson working with a sailmaker to design a sail for our cat, and things don’t go well. Ever wondered what an additional 10...
14 Inexpensive Improvements for Life Aboard Our Catamaran
Our Catamaran Clarity has been our home for the last five years. We've made plenty of improvements to her rigging, electrical system, electronics, upholstery, etc, etc, etc. Most of these projects cost in the thousands of dollars, if not tens of thousands ...
The O’Kelly’s Live Stream
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Single Easiest Tip to Sailing a Catamaran FASTER
Knowing how to balance your sail plan is critical on any boat, but it's especially important on a catamaran because it doesn't heel over to spill the wind. It's also more difficult to feel when a catamaran is out of balance or over-canvassed. This week we ...
One whistle or two? Sailing to the Sailing Capital
Another beautiful sail up the Chesapeake takes us to "America's Sailing Capital" where we get down to business on several fronts: getting in shape, finalizing a gift for our first O'Kelly Style customers, and measuring for our new Ullman mainsail. ☕️ ...
This is How to Know if a Storm is Coming – No Computer is Needed
Our onboard meteorologist keeps a weather eye to the sky and makes a prediction based on the clouds. Plus, it looks like Hurricane season is almost over, but that means the first cold fronts are arriving. There are so many anchorages in the Chesapeake to s...
Go Sailing NOW with what you’ve got
Go now with what you got, we always say. The right boat to go cruising on always depends on where you want to go, how many people are going, and how much you have to spend. But....who's to say that the real adventure involves crossing oceans? After encoun...
Bubble or Trend? – Report from Annapolis Sailboat Show
We loved meeting so many awesome people at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Touring the 2.8M Kinetic from Knysna South Africa was fascinating - wished we could have sailed her to see how practical the IN BOOM furling is. The meet up with our Patrons was mind b...
FINALLY! The Holy Grail – Air Conditioning off Batteries on our Sailboat
Our first attempt at running air conditioning off of our batteries didn't work so well, but this unit from Mabru is so efficient that we can run the AC all night long off of our lithium batteries. This week we show the installation on Clarity and compare t...![She’s Makin Strange Noises [BAD PROP PAINT]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/8nkfn_Z6oHA/maxresdefault.webp)
She’s Makin Strange Noises [BAD PROP PAINT]
We have never been fans of prop paint, but we did it and boy do we regret it! Instead of preventing growth, this paint seems to attract it! This week we finally sailed south towards warmer temps AND get Nick and electric guitar! After a gorgeous Code Zero ...![Check this before you go offshore [CRIPPLED COMMUNICATIONS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/8jQFArGAQ2Y/maxresdefault.webp)
Check this before you go offshore [CRIPPLED COMMUNICATIONS]
The Iridium Go is our connection to the world and weather when we're sailing offshore. During our pre-departure preps we discovered that the lithium battery had ruptured. The company where we bought it said that is very unusual, but the really unusual part...![Intercepted by an A-4 off the Atlantic Coast [OFFSHORE SAILING]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/uCBEoqEIJ14/maxresdefault.webp)
Intercepted by an A-4 off the Atlantic Coast [OFFSHORE SAILING]
Rounding Cape Hatteras requires careful planning and the right weather conditions, but even then we were in for a few surprise visitors as we rounded the great cape on our migration south for the winter. We lost the wind for a time, but enjoyed some epic s...
Thank You
Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday! It’s not just the food, friends, and family….it is the time to reflect on how fortunate we are for…..well….all of it! Gratitude fuels us on Clarity, through good times and tough times. We know first hand throug...![Watch THIS before you Sail Away PART 2 [Sabbatical vs Retirement vs Working Aboard]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/osw-34mGVXs/maxresdefault.webp)
Watch THIS before you Sail Away PART 2 [Sabbatical vs Retirement vs Working Aboard]
Should we quit our jobs and head out for an adventure while we are young? Or should we build the nest egg and RETIRE so we NEVER HAVE TO COME BACK? Could we work AND go cruising? A few months ago we interviewed 5 cruising couples who were in their "freshm...![Christmas came early! [2 major upgrades]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/GH75YLiLu_E/maxresdefault.webp)
Christmas came early! [2 major upgrades]
Waiting for our new Ullman Fiberpath mainsail to arrive and the weather has turned COLD! We take advantage of the time to make a couple final critical upgrades to Clarity including Balmar high-output alternators and Victron B2B chargers. ☕️ TRY OUR NE...
PAYOFF! – Sailing Back to Crystal Clear Blue Waters
Ahhh the Bahamas! There's no doubt we took a few more lumps than we could have, but there were revelations on the way south. We caught a favorable counter-current and turbo boosted at 10 knots. We also got a chance to test out our new Ullman Fiberpath main...
CRITICAL Spare Parts You Shouldn’t Go Cruising Without
We made it to paradise, BUT we forgot some critical spares! Once again the cruising community has our back so we can keep on going. We also explore Marsh harbor for the first time after Hurricane Dorian to get our Aliv SIM card for internet. Getting caught...![BEST Cruising Grounds in the WORLD! [An Encounter we will NEVER Forget]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/kA8Qv5cde6Q/maxresdefault.webp)
BEST Cruising Grounds in the WORLD! [An Encounter we will NEVER Forget]
Sailing Abacos to the Exumas via Eleuthera. FISH ON and a magical surprise swim with Spotted Eagle Rays in the Exumas. These really are the bst cruising grounds in the entire world. ⚓️ CURIOUS ABOUT 1:1 CONSULTING? https://www.sailclarity.com/consu...
The HARDEST Part of Cruising Full-time
Most challenges of the cruising lifestyle can be overcome through knowledge and preparation. But when it comes to missing our families back home, there's nothing like a little one-on-one time. Enjoy some home cooking with Ma (Nick's mom) and the epic Ribbo...![15 Things We’d Do Differently – [5 YEARS ON A CATAMARAN]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/q0I3jvPRu5U/maxresdefault.webp)
15 Things We’d Do Differently – [5 YEARS ON A CATAMARAN]
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? We've never been good at answering that and we could never have guessed we'd be here sharing our lives on YouTube so thank you for spending time with us! Five years is a big milestone, so it got us thinking about a few...![Where did all the FISH go? [tips from a pro fisherman]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/I5pe4CWwq6c/sddefault.webp)
Where did all the FISH go? [tips from a pro fisherman]
Hey, you gotta laugh! And we do in this episode. Why can’t we catch a fish? So this week we call on the best fishermen....fisher people we know: Seb and MC on One Life, good friends and teachers. Will it make a difference? Will we catch a fish? Will we g...![This is EXACTLY How Much We Spend to Cruise a Catamaran – [Sailing Life]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/dj3wZvBTmj4/maxresdefault.webp)
This is EXACTLY How Much We Spend to Cruise a Catamaran – [Sailing Life]
Can the average person afford to cruise a small boat? Everyone is talking about inflation, but is the cost of cruising going up? We take a close look at the numbers with our annual expenditures. We dive deep into everything from boat insurance to health in...![PROVING THE CRITICS WRONG [why catamarans don’t sail well]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/3NJCXdhr9C8/maxresdefault.webp)