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Spinnaker Tips & Are Electric Motors Practical?
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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...
  • Jun 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:35
Surfing Our Home at 15 knots
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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...
  • Jun 18, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:38
Safety & Comfort Hacks for Life Aboard a Cruising Boat
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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...
  • Jun 11, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:09
Under attack!! Thunderstorms and flies oh my!
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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...
  • Jun 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:15
Time for Plan B…trying to push north
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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...
  • May 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:28
How to manage electrical power on a sailboat using NO fossil fuels!
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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...
  • May 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:36
Early Hurricane Season? Running from the wind. Ft. Pierce to St. Augustine
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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...
  • May 14, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:27
Buy from Moorings? Market forecast? And other Q & A.
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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...
  • May 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:08
The Eye & The Storm
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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...
  • Apr 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:34
We get Personal & A Big (for us) Announcement
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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...
  • Apr 23, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:37
How We Budget and Spend – Maintenance Costs for a Leopard 46 Catamaran
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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...
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:00
New Careers? You gotta laugh! And we finally fixed the Code 0 light air sail!
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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...
  • Apr 09, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:12
A typical day aboard Clarity at anchor.
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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...
  • Apr 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:43
Off-grid aboard a sailboat during a crisis.
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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...
  • Mar 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:23
Ports Closed – Clarity is What We Need
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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...
  • Mar 19, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:52
A cruiser’s perspective on the pandemic and pandemic preps. Sending positive vibes out to everyone!
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A cruiser’s perspective on the pandemic and pandemic preps. Sending positive vibes out to everyone!
Please please please stay healthy and safe everyone.
  • Mar 18, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:49
Windy & Fast Passage to the Islands
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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, ...
  • Mar 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:45
Electrical gremlins just before we depart the US
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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: ...
  • Mar 05, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:14
Final push – We’re FREE – Let the Cruising Begin
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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......
  • Feb 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:23
Vinyl Wrap Wrap Up – Leopard 46 Catamaran – Costs, Benefits, Process
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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...
  • Feb 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:34
Our catamaran gets a cool new look then gets damaged in the boat yard!
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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...
  • Feb 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:14
Tough Docking! Threading the needle after a beautiful sail south.
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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...
  • Feb 13, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:25
Live update from the boat yard
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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: ...
  • Feb 13, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 01:15:10
Beautiful offshore sailing, and we finally get WARM!
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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...
  • Feb 06, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:36

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