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Watch THIS before you Sail Away PART 2 [Sabbatical vs Retirement vs Working Aboard]
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Dec 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:37
Thank You
The O'Kelly'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...
  • Nov 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:00
Intercepted by an A-4 off the Atlantic Coast [OFFSHORE SAILING]
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Nov 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:51
Check this before you go offshore [CRIPPLED COMMUNICATIONS]
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Nov 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:42
She’s Makin Strange Noises [BAD PROP PAINT]
The O'Kelly's
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 ...
  • Nov 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:08
FINALLY! The Holy Grail – Air Conditioning off Batteries on our Sailboat
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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...
  • Oct 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:50
Bubble or Trend? – Report from Annapolis Sailboat Show
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Oct 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:34:54
Go Sailing NOW with what you’ve got
The O'Kelly'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...
  • Oct 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:27
This is How to Know if a Storm is Coming – No Computer is Needed
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Oct 07, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:05
One whistle or two? Sailing to the Sailing Capital
The O'Kelly's
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. ☕️ ...
  • Sep 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:21
Single Easiest Tip to Sailing a Catamaran FASTER
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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 ...
  • Sep 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:56
The O’Kelly’s Live Stream
The O'Kelly's
The O’Kelly’s Live Stream
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theokellys Consulting: https://www.sailclarity.com/consulting Squarespace 14 day free trial: https://squarespace.syuh.net/AvmDj iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-sheets-with-the-okellys/id14...
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:00
14 Inexpensive Improvements for Life Aboard Our Catamaran
The O'Kelly's
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 ...
  • Sep 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:28
New Sail FAIL – Taking Responsibility – Now We’re FREE
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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...
  • Sep 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:50
Things We Do For PEACE of Mind on the Ocean
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Aug 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:22
Well THAT Escalated Quickly – Returning to Clarity
The O'Kelly's
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 ...
  • Aug 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:35
Calling in the Professionals & A BIG Announcement
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Aug 12, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:57
SAILING IS THE CURE! ….one small problem…
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Aug 05, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:37
MYSTERY SOLVED! So We Sail 800 Miles North in the Gulf Stream
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Jul 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:52
BOLD Move – Can We Live Without It?
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Jul 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:30
Don’t Let THIS Happen to You! – The Mini Refit Continues [Boat Life]
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Jul 15, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:58
WHAT IT TAKES TO KEEP MOVING – Catamaran Mini Refit Begins
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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...
  • Jul 08, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:30
WHAT DO YOU FEAR MOST? OUR TOP 5 WORRIES
The O'Kelly's
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 ...
  • Jul 01, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:15
DYNEEMA FAILURE – hanging by a thread!
The O'Kelly's
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...
  • Jun 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:40

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