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BEST Cruising Grounds in the WORLD! [An Encounter we will NEVER Forget]
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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? ☕️ TRY OUR NEW COFFEE! SUBSCRIBE & SAVE 15% 🎙 WEEKLY PODCAST - UNDER ...
  • Jan 06, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:11
CRITICAL Spare Parts You Shouldn’t Go Cruising Without
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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 without some spare parts got us thinking ab...
  • Dec 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:13
PAYOFF! – Sailing Back to Crystal Clear Blue Waters
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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 mainsail and it made a huge difference. In ...
  • Dec 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:17
Christmas came early! [2 major upgrades]
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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 NEW COFFEE! SUBSCRIBE & SAVE 15% ⛵️ SUPPO...
  • Dec 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:41
Watch THIS before you Sail Away PART 2 [Sabbatical vs Retirement vs Working Aboard]
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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 "freshman" year of cruising. Today, we he...
  • Dec 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:37
Thank You
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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 through proof of experience, that nothing flips the script...
  • Nov 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:00
Intercepted by an A-4 off the Atlantic Coast [OFFSHORE SAILING]
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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 sailing on our way to Wrightsville Beach to s...
  • Nov 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:51
Check this before you go offshore [CRIPPLED COMMUNICATIONS]
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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 is that the Iridium Go is connected to...
  • Nov 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:42
She’s Makin Strange Noises [BAD PROP PAINT]
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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 run down the Chesapeake we had to motor a bi...
  • 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 the watts, BTUs and efficiency of the tw...
  • Oct 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:50
Bubble or Trend? – Report from Annapolis Sailboat Show
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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 blowing and the highlight of our boat show ex...
  • Oct 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:34:54
Go Sailing NOW with what you’ve got
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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 encountering the Light Craft of the Chesapeak...
  • Oct 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:27
This is How to Know if a Storm is Coming – No Computer is Needed
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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 seek shelter from a storm, but with our ancho...
  • Oct 07, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:05
One whistle or two? Sailing to the Sailing Capital
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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. ☕️ TRY OUR NEW COFFEE! SUBSCRI...
  • 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 make a run up the Chesapeake ...
  • Sep 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:56
The O’Kelly’s Live Stream
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The O’Kelly’s Live Stream

Patreon: Consulting: Squarespace 14 day free trial: iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: ___ Nick and Megan have been #sailing and living #OffTheGrid on and off for the past 20 years. We love to #travel and spend time in #nature and we hope to see you out here! Nick...
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:00
14 Inexpensive Improvements for Life Aboard Our Catamaran
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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 of dollars. But as in life ashore, it&#...
  • 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 1000 lbs does to the waterline of a catamaran? P...
  • Sep 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:50
Things We Do For PEACE of Mind on the Ocean
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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 mainsail. #DIY #Cruising #Sailing #ditchbag...
  • Aug 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:22
Well THAT Escalated Quickly – Returning to Clarity
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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 in the boat, then it's time t...
  • Aug 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:35
Calling in the Professionals & A BIG Announcement
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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 things in a big way for us and this ch...
  • Aug 12, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:57
SAILING IS THE CURE! ….one small problem…
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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: Consulting: Squarespace 14 day free trial: iTunes Podcast: Privat...
  • Aug 05, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:37
MYSTERY SOLVED! So We Sail 800 Miles North in the Gulf Stream
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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 going on and brought over his company's pro...
  • Jul 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:52
BOLD Move – Can We Live Without It?
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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 alternators make it possible. In the midst of this cha...
  • Jul 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:30
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