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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Checkers is our beautiful boat and the heart of our channel. When we bought her in Tahiti, we believed her sails were in decent condition. But once we got underway, it became painfully clear: they’re not just tired—they’re rotten. Torn, soft, and barely holding shape. We’ve done everything we can to...
Riding The Blue Beast / Sailing 850 Miles To Australia Pt 1
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Riding The Blue Beast / Sailing 850 Miles To Australia Pt 1

In this episode 237 we leave New Caledonia behind to sail 850 miles of open ocean to Australia. We have a windy start with some big seas which gives Checkers a chance to show us what she is made of. SailorsBay Check out this App A massive thank you to the royal Suva Yacht Club Thank you to a...
“From Mountain Views To Tasty Chews 🐕 – Our Wild Boat Life”
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“From Mountain Views To Tasty Chews 🐕 – Our Wild Boat Life”

In this episode 236 we get stuck into the French life of New Cal. We accidently eat dog food which was absolutely delicious, Dee one of our amazing supporters of the channel takes us on a whirl wind tour of the Island and we tackle some DIY jobs on the boat before setting off for a 800 mile passage ...
“This Is What Alive Feels Like” Sailing 700 Miles To New Caledonia PT 2
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“This Is What Alive Feels Like” Sailing 700 Miles To New Caledonia PT 2

In this episode 235 we continue with our 700 offshore passage from Fiji to New Caledonia where things get a bit tasty out there. “The wind didn’t stop. The boat became the beast. And somewhere in the chaos—we felt it. That pulse. That joy. That moment when fear turns into freedom.” A massive thank ...
From Endless Repairs To Open Ocean | Sailing To New Caledonia Pt1
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From Endless Repairs To Open Ocean | Sailing To New Caledonia Pt1

In this episode 234 we set off on a 700 NM offshore passage to New Caledonia. The time has come to leave Fiji after 4 months of sailing and huge amounts of DIY. Checkers is ready, we are ready and the weather is looking good. Bring on the open ocean!! A massive thank you to the royal Suva Yacht Cl...
“30 Knots💨, One INJURY 🤕, and a Harsh Reality.” Sailing To Musket Cove FIJI
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“30 Knots💨, One INJURY 🤕, and a Harsh Reality.” Sailing To Musket Cove FIJI

In this episode 233 we go out sailing! We leave Lautoka and head out to Muscat Cove for some much needed sailing and exploring. Unfortunately Luke gets attacked by the drone on route and suffers a nasty injury. Also we explore the Island and go into the water to see how the antifoul is holding up. ...
Offshore Trailer Drop… The Adventure Begins
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Offshore Trailer Drop… The Adventure Begins

Trailer of our upcoming offshore passage A massive thank you to the royal Suva Yacht Club Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would not exist! A huge thank you to all our incredible Patrons for making this adventure possible We love to read and reply to all your comments!...
“Another Day, Another Breakage…This Time It’s The Electrics”
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“Another Day, Another Breakage…This Time It’s The Electrics”

In this episode 232 we have yet more issues. This time its the fresh water pump which feeds the galley sink is not working and we discover a water leak in the electrical cupboard. Also we suffer a blow to our very expensive boat navigation dials. Can we get them working and where can we find the mon...
“We Fixed It… Then It EXPLODED”  Sea Trial Gone Wrong
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“We Fixed It… Then It EXPLODED” Sea Trial Gone Wrong

Coming up in this episode 231. After all the head scratching and work trying to solve the knocking noise coming from the back of the engine we finally figured out it was the coupling so we swapped it out for a new one. Today we go for a sea trial and disaster strike! Also we take our exhaust elbow t...
“We’re Professional Sailors ( Just Not Today )”
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“We’re Professional Sailors ( Just Not Today )”

In this episode 330 we make the big decision to remove the gearbox off of our Yanmar inboard diesel engine because we are convinced that the knocking noise is coming from the box. We drive the boat into the shallows off the beach to remove the drive leg so we can remove the gearbox and accidently ru...
Drone Accident. Drones are DANGEROUS!
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Drone Accident. Drones are DANGEROUS!

Hello all YouTubers We thought we would share this here as we put it on our Facebook not but not everybody follows there!
Channel Update, We Have A Favour To Ask
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Off Comes The GEARBOX!  “But Will It Fix Our Problems??”
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Off Comes The GEARBOX! “But Will It Fix Our Problems??”

In this episode 229 we decide to realign the engine thinking this is the cause of the continued knocking noise coming from the prop shaft / cupping. When this fails we are pretty certain that the gearbox is at fault so its time to remove it and inspect its contents A massive thank you to the royal ...
“She’s a WEAPON” Unleashed After The Refit… And ALREADY Breaking Things
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“She’s a WEAPON” Unleashed After The Refit… And ALREADY Breaking Things

In this episode 228 we leave Suva after being here for 2 months Refurbishing our drive leg and hauling Checkers out of the water for a osmosis repair and fresh bottom paint. We hit the open ocean in style with some outrageous speeds as we head West down the coast of Fiji. Thank you to all our subs...
BACKSTREET DENTIST…..”I Didn’t Think I Would Make It Out…”
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BACKSTREET DENTIST…..”I Didn’t Think I Would Make It Out…”

Ever has tooth ache and decide to visit a back street dentist? No, well you have now! A massive thank you to the royal Suva Yacht Club Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would not exist! A huge thank you to all our incredible Patrons for making this adventure possible We ...
“Held Together With Sandpaper And Hope, This Is What Happened
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“Held Together With Sandpaper And Hope, This Is What Happened

In this episode 227 we discover rotten bolts in our rubber shoes which need replacing and get anodes welded onto the shoes. Also the time came to install the drive leg back on Checkers and put 3 coats of black anti-foul on to finish the job. Now its time to launch where things don't go quite as...
“OSMOSIS ATE OUR RUDDERS : Can We Save them?”
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“OSMOSIS ATE OUR RUDDERS : Can We Save them?”

In this episode 226 we begin the process of repairing our osmosis infested rudders and keels by filling the holes with fibreglass and thickened epoxy and fairing until smooth. We also get to put on our barrier coat primer. Checkers looks like she is starting to come together nicely. Thank you to al...
“Wind, Waves and Wild Ideas” The Sailing Brothers
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“Wind, Waves and Wild Ideas” The Sailing Brothers

Welcome to our channel update We chat about what's happened over the past couple of months and what our plans are for the upcoming adventure Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would not exist! A huge thank you to all our incredible Patrons for making this adventure poss...
“We Had No Idea What We Were Doing –  But We Did It Anyway” / Dust, Paint & Pain
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“We Had No Idea What We Were Doing – But We Did It Anyway” / Dust, Paint & Pain

In this episode 225 we make the decision to take Checker out of the water here at The Royal Suva Yacht Club to fit the recently repaired drive leg and take on the mammoth task of putting on new anti-foul which involves lots and lots of sanding. A massive thank you to the royal Suva Yacht Club Than...
“Just Your Average Drive Leg Explosion”
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“Just Your Average Drive Leg Explosion”

In this episode 224 we start the process of stripping our drive leg and quickly learn we lack the tools and knowledge to complete the job so we hand it over to an expert. Can it be stripped and rebuilt better than ever or is it toast? Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would...
Removing Our Boat Drive Leg Waste – Deep In Filthy Water “THIS WAS  BRUTAL”
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Removing Our Boat Drive Leg Waste – Deep In Filthy Water “THIS WAS BRUTAL”

In this episode 223 we hire a car and drive 190 KM from Suva to FedEx in Nadi to pick up our bearings which were delivered all the way from the UK. We beach the boat on the mud flats standing in waste deep water to remove the drive leg from the back of the boat so we can strip it and renew all the b...
Diesel Bug Strikes, Bolts Snap – What Else Is This Boat Hiding?
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Diesel Bug Strikes, Bolts Snap – What Else Is This Boat Hiding?

In this episode 222 we finally find the ongoing diesel leak in the engine bay and attempt to fix the problem after weeks of trying to figure out where it was coming from. Then we discover the dreaded diesel bug in our tank after an inspection of the diesel quality. Also the exhaust elbow on our Yanm...
“Defying The Doubters” Punching Our Cat Upwind!
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“Defying The Doubters” Punching Our Cat Upwind!

In this episode 221 we take what looks like a decent weather window to make the passage from Taveuni Island in the North of Fiji to Suva the capital in the South on the Island of Viti Levu. This means sailing upwind in our cat which some have said that its not possible. Can we prove them wrong? Tha...
“Our Boat Is Falling Apart”  Blind Purchase = Disaster?
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“Our Boat Is Falling Apart” Blind Purchase = Disaster?

In this episode 220 everything seems to go wrong. We adjust the valves on the engine to try and fix our cold starting issues, we try to fix a nasty diesel leak and find out our sails are rotten as an old tea bag Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would not exist! A huge than...
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