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We are FINALLY on our way North! | Chapter 4 Episode 21
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We are FINALLY on our way North! | Chapter 4 Episode 21

After finally getting our fridge, we are ready to finish our last leg of our journey before heading through Seymore Narrows and the northern islands off of Vancouver Island! Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound
Vitrifrigo Fridge Installation | Chapter 4 Episode 20
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Vitrifrigo Fridge Installation | Chapter 4 Episode 20

After waiting weeks and weeks for a fridge, it finally arrives and we are able to complete our last task before heading north! 0:00 intro 1:39 The market! 2:52 Jellyfish invasion! 3:50 the fridge is here! 7:39 Install time!
Lightning STRUCK Beside OUR BOAT | Chapter 4 Episode 19
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Lightning STRUCK Beside OUR BOAT | Chapter 4 Episode 19

After a beautiful motor to Nanoose, we settle in for a few days to wait for our fridge, and get hit with a couple of unnerving storms in the process. 0:00 intro 1:38 where’s the wind?! 7:59 we made it! 11:55 Are we dragging, or is it just low tide? 14:00 Did we just get struck by lightening?!
Why We Switched From Electric: Goodbye Torqueedo- Hello New Outboard! | Ch4 E18 | The Wayward Life
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Why We Switched From Electric: Goodbye Torqueedo- Hello New Outboard! | Ch4 E18 | The Wayward Life

After struggling to make our Torqueedo electric outboard motor work for us, we decide to buy a gas powered one, and don't waste any time using it to do the exploring we had been missing with the Torqueedo! Welcome to the Wayward family Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke! Why We Switched From Electric: Good...
When Anxiety Gets the Best of our Sailing Plans | Chapter 4 Episode 17 | The Wayward Life
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When Anxiety Gets the Best of our Sailing Plans | Chapter 4 Episode 17 | The Wayward Life

We leave Ganges Harbour on Saltspring Island to head to Thetis Island before heading to Nanaimo, but things don't exactly go as planned... Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound
Sailing to Saltspring Island to Explore the Farmer Market | Chapter 4 Episode 16 | The Wayward Life
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Sailing to Saltspring Island to Explore the Farmer Market | Chapter 4 Episode 16 | The Wayward Life

We leave the lovely Sidney Spit, BC to visit Ganges Harbour on Saltspring Island, mostly so we can check out the famous Saltspring Island Farmer's Market. We find it and some more fun adventures on the way, including using our solar shower for the first time! 0:00 intro 1:04 Weird currents 2...
Sidney Spit in the Spring Time | Chapter 4 Episode 15 | The Wayward Life
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Sidney Spit in the Spring Time | Chapter 4 Episode 15 | The Wayward Life

After a week in Tod Inlet, we leave with a couple of friends and head to somewhere we had heard many amazing things about- Sidney Spit on Sidney Island. We struggle with our Torqueedo and enjoy some time on the beach. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epidemic Soun...
Sailing into a Forest- A Nature Oasis in the City | Season 4 Episode 14 | The Wayward Life
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Sailing into a Forest- A Nature Oasis in the City | Season 4 Episode 14 | The Wayward Life

We leave Finlayson Arm with a friend to send us off and head towards Tod Inlet and its beautiful forest within the city to spend a few days exploring and relaxing. 0:00 Intro 1:11 Leaving the inlet 3:44 Tod Inlet! 4:10 Ocean bath 9:30 A little bit of history Patreon: Website: Instagram: Face...
Sailing to Goldstream Park!  | Chapter 4 Episode 13
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Sailing to Goldstream Park! | Chapter 4 Episode 13

After plugging our chain locker holes, we leave the dock in Cowichan Bay and head south to Finalyson Arm where we anchor up, light our wood fire place (cubic mini grizzly) for the first time, and just enjoy the incredible beauty that this area of the world has to offer! 0:00 Intro 1:02 Heading out...
How We Fixed Holes in Our Steel Boat WITHOUT Welding | Chapter 4 Episode 12 | The Wayward Life
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How We Fixed Holes in Our Steel Boat WITHOUT Welding | Chapter 4 Episode 12 | The Wayward Life

After discovering numerous rust holes in our chain locker, we had to come up with a temporary fix to get us off the dock and back to sailing for the summer- cuz we weren't about to spend another summer in the boat yard. 0:00 intro 0:32 Step 1- Blue Steel 6:45 Step 2- Structural Epoxy 13:18 St...
It Looks Like Someone Shot Our Boat! Steel Sailboat Chain Locker Problems | Ch4 E11 | TheWaywardLife
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It Looks Like Someone Shot Our Boat! Steel Sailboat Chain Locker Problems | Ch4 E11 | TheWaywardLife

We make our way to Cowichan Bay to take a week or so to fix our chain locker, but we find some unexpected issues along the way... 0:00 intro 0:37 heading out 2:05 the work begins 8:42 uh oh... 10:18 blue steel 10:49 the damage 14:19 local and fresh seafood 18:11 thank you! Patreon: Website: Ins...
Cold Water Swimming in 7 Degree Water in a Canadian Paradise | Ch4 E10 | The Wayward Life
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Cold Water Swimming in 7 Degree Water in a Canadian Paradise | Ch4 E10 | The Wayward Life

We leave Newcastle Island in Nanaimo on an absolutely perfect day and head to Galiano Island where we meet up with Alfy from Life is Like Sailing and spend a couple of days enjoying the early summer weather in a beautiful west coast paradise. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Alfy's...
Sea Shanties and a Dead Torqueedo Motor | Chapter 4 Episode 9 | The Wayward Life
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Sea Shanties and a Dead Torqueedo Motor | Chapter 4 Episode 9 | The Wayward Life

After a "sail" from Hornby Island to Newcastle Island in Nanaimo, we anchor up and explore the area a little bit, including getting to listen to some awesome shanties right along the waterfront, thanks to Danny Dolen. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epi...
Cold Water Swimming in Canada – Hornby Island in the Spring | Chapter 4 Episode 8 | The Wayward Life
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Cold Water Swimming in Canada – Hornby Island in the Spring | Chapter 4 Episode 8 | The Wayward Life

After arriving in Tribune Bay on Hornby Island we hang out on the island for a couple of days before continuing our journey to Galiano Island. I also get into the ocean for the first time in 2021, despite the water still being winter temperatures and my great dislike of being cold. 0:00 intro 0:...
Rocky Seas and 20 Knots More Wind Than Forecast | Chapter 4 Episode 7 | The Wayward Life
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Rocky Seas and 20 Knots More Wind Than Forecast | Chapter 4 Episode 7 | The Wayward Life

Two days after installing our new battery bank we decided to start heading south to meet up with a friend on his boat. Wind forecasts had told us to expect 0-10 knots, but we quickly came across 15-20 and then 20-25- the biggest winds and biggest seas we had sailed in yet. Patreon: Website: ...
We Have a New AGM Battery Bank! Rewired and All | Chapter 4 Episode 6 | The Wayward Life
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We Have a New AGM Battery Bank! Rewired and All | Chapter 4 Episode 6 | The Wayward Life

After realizing we had a dead battery bank, researching and finding replacements, we install our new AGM battery bank, including new bus bars and some new wiring. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound
Dead Batteries and a Broken Curse on Our Shakedown Sail | Ch4 E5 | The Wayward Life Sailing
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Dead Batteries and a Broken Curse on Our Shakedown Sail | Ch4 E5 | The Wayward Life Sailing

After a couple of nights in Cortes Harbour our batteries troubles get the best of us and we struggle a bit to head on our way home. But it isn't all frustration as my wildlife spotting curse is broken and we see some porpoises and a ton of eagles hunting! Patreon: Website: Instagram: Face...
Hiking in an Enchanted Forest that We Sailed To! | Chapter 4 Episode 4 | The Wayward Life
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Hiking in an Enchanted Forest that We Sailed To! | Chapter 4 Episode 4 | The Wayward Life

After a night of battery issues, we do some troubleshooting and then go for a hike in an incredible forest on Cortes Island. This is what the sailing dream is all about! 0:00 intro 0:34 batteries 5:05 forest If you would like to help protect our forests, please sign the following petition to sav...
The Perfect Shakedown Cruise on Our Steel Sailboat | Chapter 4 Episode 3 | The Wayward Life
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The Perfect Shakedown Cruise on Our Steel Sailboat | Chapter 4 Episode 3 | The Wayward Life

After buying our steel expedition sailboat Papa Rumba, we decided to leave the marina and head to Cortes Island to test our systems and enjoy a couple of days on anchor. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound
Moving onto our STEEL Sailboat! | Chapter 4 Episode 2 | The Wayward Life
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Moving onto our STEEL Sailboat! | Chapter 4 Episode 2 | The Wayward Life

After a few days of cleaning we move onto our new sailboat! Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound
From Living Abroad to an Expedition Sailboat- Three Boats, Two Countries | Ch4 E1 | The Wayward Life
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From Living Abroad to an Expedition Sailboat- Three Boats, Two Countries | Ch4 E1 | The Wayward Life

We moved to Ireland in hopes of building a new life of adventure, but quickly figured out that wasn't going to work out how we wanted, so we moved back home and bought a sailboat (Ontario 32)... and then a different sailboat that wasn't what we had thought (custom build 45 foot cutter). So...
Port Alberni: The Story of a Coastal Town | Chapter 4 Episode 0 | The Wayward Life
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Port Alberni: The Story of a Coastal Town | Chapter 4 Episode 0 | The Wayward Life

After leaving the boat in Mill Bay and sailing part of the way back, we moved into a house we bought in Port Alberni and take you on a tour of this cute and quickly changing town. But don't worry- we aren't changing to a new kind of channel. We will be back to boat stuff next week- I prom...
Hiking to a Secret Waterfall on Vancouver Island
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Hiking to a Secret Waterfall on Vancouver Island

After seeing a waterfall from the highway for years (way up the mountain), we decided to take our chances and see if we could hike to it. After some confusing meandering and steep clambering up some hills through the forest, we make it to the incredible waterfall!
Downwind Sailing in Perfect Conditions | Chapter 3 Episode 34 | The Wayward Life
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Downwind Sailing in Perfect Conditions | Chapter 3 Episode 34 | The Wayward Life

We leave Galiano Island in the dark to catch the current in Prolier Pass, get out into the Strait of Georgia and find the perfect spinnaker weather! Making our downwind sailing dreams come true. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound
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