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“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...
“Every Account Hacked! We Lost EVERYTHING In Minutes!”
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“Every Account Hacked! We Lost EVERYTHING In Minutes!”

This is our story of how we lost everything in an instant by getting hacked online and how we managed to recover our account Massive thank you to sailing with Thomas Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would not exist! A huge thank you to all our incredible Patrons for mak...
Reefs, Risks & Unreliable Charts | Sailing Offshore Samoa to Fiji Pt 2
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Reefs, Risks & Unreliable Charts | Sailing Offshore Samoa to Fiji Pt 2

In this episode 219 we continue with our epic passage from Samoa to Fiji. We have to make a big decision on route which will change our plans dramatically! 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 adv...
“Sailing The Edge Of The World” : 600 Miles Samoa To Fiji Pt 1
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“Sailing The Edge Of The World” : 600 Miles Samoa To Fiji Pt 1

Episode 218 After a week on the incredible island of Samoa we make the decision to leave for our next big offshore passage of 600 miles to Fiji. Join us for the start of this passage into the unknown Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would not exist! A huge thank you to al...
“Ridiculous River Mouth Anchorage: Logs Floods Welcome To Samoa”
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“Ridiculous River Mouth Anchorage: Logs Floods Welcome To Samoa”

Episode 217 After last weeks epic passage sailing from French Polynesia to where we are now in Apia Samoa it was time to relax and unwind however the weather had other ideas. Difficult officials, torrential rain turns our anchorage into a raging river and have we hit the town jackpot? Thank you to...
“Did Our New Catamaran Pass The Ultimate Test?” | 1300 Mile Passage to Samoa Pt 3
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“Did Our New Catamaran Pass The Ultimate Test?” | 1300 Mile Passage to Samoa Pt 3

Episode 216 This is the final part of our epic passage sailing a new to us catamaran 1300 miles from French Polynesia to Samoa in cyclone season. Can we make our destination or will our new cat fail us?? Thank you to all our subscribers, without you the channel would not exist! A huge thank you t...
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