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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 fantastic! Want to get your boat wrapped? Che...
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 about sail trim too. iTunes Podcast:...
Live update from the boat yard
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Live update from the boat yard

Hope to see you there! Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick's Books and Audiobooks: Get Her on Board is about getting that significant other to buy into this cruising nonsense. People seem to like it. All proceeds go to our dog Sugar. Aud...
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: Private Fb Group: Instagram: @meganokelly1 @nickokellyy Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com __...
Live from the ocean
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Live from the ocean

iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick's Books and Audiobooks: Get Her on Board is about getting that significant other to buy into this cruising nonsense. People seem to like it. All proceeds go to our dog Sugar. Audiobook: Book: ...
Shipwreck! Staying Ahead of the Storm
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Shipwreck! Staying Ahead of the Storm

We tried to be patient, but ended up ducking a storm anyway. Weather windows can be fickle this time of year, but the difference between a good passage and a bad passage is the weather. Also this week we learn about giant sharks called Megalodon, and Megan makes us some tasty treats for the trip. If...
Let’s Get Outta Here!
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Let’s Get Outta Here!

Finally time to head out! But first, a long list of tasks and things as usual are not so simple. On top of all of that, one of our very expensive batteries packed it in! That part starts at 4:04. iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick'...
Sugar’s Story
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Sugar’s Story

Friends, we lost Sugar last week. This video is not going to be about the end, but about the beginning. Thank you for all of your kind thoughts. iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick's Books and Audiobooks: Get Her on Board is about...
2020 Micro-mini Update-announcement. And we are re-naming this channel
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2020 Micro-mini Update-announcement. And we are re-naming this channel

iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick's Books and Audiobooks: Get Her on Board is about getting that significant other to buy into this cruising nonsense. People seem to like it. All proceeds go to our dog Sugar. Audiobook: Book: ...
No, we aren’t done!
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No, we aren’t done!

Our cruising plans have run hard aground. This is a quick little update to talk about what we are up to and when we will head back out to sea. iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick's Books and Audiobooks: Get Her on Board is about g...
For a limited time: Bloopers, Outtakes, and General silliness.
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For a limited time: Bloopers, Outtakes, and General silliness.

If there is one thing that fuels this cruising thing, it is basic silliness. This week we share some of our less than beautiful moments of the adventure. iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick's Books and Audiobooks: Get Her on Board...
Catamaran sailboat Makeover – low cost, major change
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Catamaran sailboat Makeover – low cost, major change

New cushions, new upholstery, new table, and new carpet. We could have spent a LOT of money on this, but by doing the work ourselves and looking for deals, I think we saved a lot of money! I think we saved $5000-$6000 Megan's "How to Make Good YouTube Videos" - iTunes Podcast: P...
Catamaran v Monohull PART 2 – A Final Word on Safety, Speed and Redundancy
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Catamaran v Monohull PART 2 – A Final Word on Safety, Speed and Redundancy

Safety, Speed, and Redundancy! We forgot to include these last time! After we posted our first cat vs. monohull debate (see here: we got a lot of great feedback: things we missed, things we weren't clear on, etc. Well, we thought we'd give you just a few more opinions on the subject. We a...
Our “Secret” Spots: Best Secluded Anchorages in the Exumas
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Our “Secret” Spots: Best Secluded Anchorages in the Exumas

Need a little eye-candy? The Exumas are sure to see a lot more boats this season. We are going to help you avoid the crowds by showing you some of our favorite spots to find a little more solitude. The Bahamas are an amazing place. Hope you get a chance to experience them yourself. iTunes Podcast: ...
Real-time micro-update!
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Real-time micro-update!

All your positive vibes worked! Clarity made it through hurricane Dorian unscathed. Wanted to give you a little real-time update to catch you up before we get back to regular vids next week. iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___ Nick's B...
Making Our Boat into Our Home
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Making Our Boat into Our Home

Megan's how-to sew cushions: This week's video is a bit of a hodge-podge as boat projects were interrupted by Hurricane Dorian Storm preps. A little less organized than usual, so bear with us. iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: Products we use: Website: www.sailclarity.com ___...
Catamaran vs Monohull – A comprehensive review from owners of both
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Catamaran vs Monohull – A comprehensive review from owners of both

Part 2 right here: A debate as old as time itself! Which is better, a catamaran or a monohull? I'll give away the answer here: like all boats, both are a compromise. However, they each are better for different missions. In fact while we love our Leopard 46, we will own monohulls in the futur...
Stranded on a Drowning Stranger’s Boat
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Stranded on a Drowning Stranger’s Boat

This is one of those times where things go BAD in a hurry. There are lessons to be learned, so that's why I am sharing it with you. This is the story of the time a man I didn't know on a boat I didn't know, chased after a dinghy and almost drown. iTunes Podcast: Private Fb Group: ...
Life Raft Test!
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Life Raft Test!

Mis-matched paperwork from Moorings left us feeling like we may have been duped, and we had very little confidence in our Plastimo offshore liferaft. So, we put it in the pool and (tried to) pull the rip cord. Good thing we did because this raft may not have saved lives! Also, we are still trying t...
Cats for Noobs, Budget Catamarans, Monohull Envy, Single-handing, and a big GIVEAWAY!
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Cats for Noobs, Budget Catamarans, Monohull Envy, Single-handing, and a big GIVEAWAY!

We are giving away our D400 wind generator to the YouTube Sailing channel YOU think most deserves it. Please comment below to nominate someone who needs it. Donate to shipping here: www.sailclarity.com/donate Otherwise, this video answers a lot of questions we have received recently. Even a coupl...
Buy New or Buy Used? Secrets to Saving. AND why we are getting rid of the wind generator!
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Buy New or Buy Used? Secrets to Saving. AND why we are getting rid of the wind generator!

As a frugal sailor, I like to save money where I can, but what should you buy new and what can you save on by buying used? Also, I talk about why we are getting rid of our wind generator and adding more solar to the boat. CHANGE OF PLANS....instead of selling it, I’ve decide to give away our D400 w...
Maine Cat 41 Catamaran Tour – Performance & Functionality
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Maine Cat 41 Catamaran Tour – Performance & Functionality

Modern production catamarans have been getting bigger and taller, and with extraordinary levels of accommodation. While having all the conveniences of home is awesome, with some newer builds comfort has come at the cost of performance and seakindliness. The question becomes: "how much is enough...
Marriage-Saving Tip #2  – Staying Ahead of Stresses while Cruising
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Marriage-Saving Tip #2 – Staying Ahead of Stresses while Cruising

This is cruise #3 on boat #4, and it's not always sunshine and rainbows over our 17 years of on-and-off adventuring. A question we get a lot is: HOW DO YOU SPEND SO MUCH TIME TOGETHER? Today we talk about some of the unique challenges and stresses this lifestyle puts on a relationship but also ...
Live Weather and Routing Discussion – NOT in collaboration with SV Delos – for education only
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Live Weather and Routing Discussion – NOT in collaboration with SV Delos – for education only

Hey there, I am a meteorologist and cruiser. We are docked for the hurricane season but have had lots of requests for weather tutorials. Since I learned so much from forecast discussions in grad school, I thought I would try one on YouTube. I don't have any connection with them, but we'll ...
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