Wildly Intrepid Sailing Archive – Page 11

You can still be sailing in the Bahamas in June, which is hurricane season. But you have to pay close attention to the hurricanes and be ready to move the sailboat from one island to the next. We still get out on a few fun adventures and explore the northe...

This was the most terrifying sail we've ever experienced in 4 years of sailing. I hid below deck with our baby while Cory drove through the storm. Water was pouring in the cockpit then I heard something tear. It felt like it lasted forever. Filmed June 202...

To really experience a place one must share it with the locals. This week we mingle with many locals and truly appreciate what Farmer's Cay and Black Point Settlement in the Exumas have to offer. We even get out spearfishing as a couple, something we haven...

We dive into James Bond's iconic Thunderball Grotto in the Exumas this week. Plus we experience the highlights of Big Majors with our little baby. Sailing with a young one gives you new perspective on everything, might it be a starfish or simply going out ...

The best thing about sailing in the Bahamas, more specifically in the Exumas is that there are just so many islands to visit. Only a few miles after leaving Big Major Cay we stumble onto the sand bars of Sandy Cay. A perfect stop on our way to Hawksbill Ca...

If you've had trouble with your 12V water pump acting out on you. Shutting on and off or simply not working make sure to watch this video. We tear apart our Shurflo water pump and explain its inner workings. If you like what you see don't forget to give u...

Pulling anchor under sail alone while watching an 8-month-old baby was a big challenge but not impossible. Cruising the Bahamas is unbelievable and we bring you along in the heat of summer. Plus the northern Exumas have breathtaking islands such as Hawksbi...

Curious about boat life in the Bahamas? From keeping the crew well fed, to sailing from the Exumas over to Nassau or even diving the World's Largest Single Underwater Statue we bring you along. After 4 years of learning how to sail and cruising we try to e...

Power and self-sufficiency are so important when living on a sailboat. We're super excited to be testing these two 200W solar panels from Bouge RV. Full review to come after extensive use. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! @B...

I'm really pushing my Advanced Open Water Diver skills with my deepest dive ever. The wrecks and drop-off walls around Nassau blew my mind. But when scuba diving deep it can be dangerous and we have to be careful. We even explore Clifton Heritage National ...

Should you set sail with a 4-months old baby to the Bahamas? That's exactly what we did with our little girl Coral. We share with you its ups as well as the challenges. From snorkeling near Nassau, to sailing from New Providence over to Soldier Cay in the ...

Fresh food is running low so we go out foraging and spearfishing in Soldier Cay, Berry Islands. We cook some fresh cactus and show you how to filet a triggerfish. We are living off the land and sea from our small sailboat while cruising around the Bahamas...

We set sail in the middle of the night for Grand Bahama Island. Sailing with a baby forces us to plan carefully our longer crossings just like this one from Soldier Cay in the Berry Islands. Plus sailing in July in the Bahamas comes with its challenges. Es...

Full boat tour of a Cruising boat, a Hunter 33. We have been living in this 1981 33 feet sailboat for nearly 5 years and have transformed it from a floating cottage into a liveaboard sailboat that is self-sufficient. We cover its layout, specifications, an...

The hardest thing about sailing in the Bahamas for almost 5 months is to leave the Bahamas! Unfortunately it's July, hurricane season is well underway and it's time to cross the Gulfstream once again. You can always plan as much as you can but the reality ...

Time to get a few projects underway and there's some big development happening which was unexpected. We reunite with friends from SV Restless Soul and make new ones as we hang out in Fort Pierce, Florida. Being back to the USA reminds us of all the luxurie...

Some crazy news and friends keep us in Fort Pierce on the ICW. Plus it has a lot to offer from gigantic boat supply stores to farmers market. Filmed July 2022. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #icw #fortpierceflor...

This was terrifying, the thunder was getting louder and lightning strikes closer. My ears popped, everything went dark and a friend saw smoke off our mast. Filmed July 2022. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #lightn...

Lightning hit our mast the other day and we already found a bunch of things needing fixing or replacing. We carry on troubleshooting everything broken like our MPPT charge controller, lights and our fridge's control head. We even dive on our hull to see wh...

Live update from something new. Sorry we are a little behind but stay tuned for so many exciting news. For real time updates check out our Patron page. https://www.patreon.com/WildlyIntrepid If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! ...

Life on the Northern Florida ICW in the summer month of July can be super hot. We've found a few different ways of staying cool and keeping our 10 months old daughter entertained and cool. Cruise with us as we make our way from Fort Pierce North to New Smy...

We've done something crazy. So it's time to have one last sail on Wildly Intrepid before putting her up for sale on the St. John's River. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #stjohnsriver #floridaicw ***************...

Sorry no video this week but here's a little tease from our current life.

It's always hard saying farewell to something that you're so close to. Four years of wild adventures, of ups and downs makes it feel like a lifetime alongside. Filmed August 2022. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing ...

Sometimes you just have to do the craziest thing. Buy a sailboat without seeing it and then drive across two countries to finally see it. That's what we set out for. Driving all the way from Florida up the East Coast of the US then through Canada to the Ge...

The moment you've all been waiting for. Here's our new to us C&C Landfall 43 but there's a few lit and some work to be done prior to sailing her back South. Filmed September 2022. Sorry, the audio is missing from some of the clips. To watch it check th...

This extract is from video 259 https://youtu.be/3YezRwRyNJA . We explain the different sealants/adhesives used on sailboats to re-bed portlights. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #caulking #sealingportlight ******...

You won't believe what kind of sailboat we sailed on! Between leaky portlights, marina party and taking down sails we manage to get out on the Georgian Bay for a sail. My brother owns a very unique sailboat, a gazelle from Thomas Colvin with a Chinese junk...

Power is so important when living off-grid on a sailboat. this is why we need reliable batteries which give us plenty of power. We get to test out our new 300ah lithium batteries from Unowix. Plus we share how we install them and what our findings are. #u...

Why can't we be sailing South? Nope the sailboat is stuck on land so we get it ready for a cold and snowy Canadian winter. Winterizing a new to us boat means we really have to dig around and figure out its systems. More tanks, heads and bigger everything m...

We're way over our heads. A surprise hospital visit changes a few things. With the Canadian winter well underway we enjoy a few snow activities. And Cory does a boat delivery with @SailingVinyasa Filmed November 2022 to February 2023. If you like what you...

It's going to be a Wild upcoming season with a new captain in the making. So we try our best to get whatever we can ready before the DAY. We also enjoy a few Canadian activities. Filmed January through April 2023. If you like what you see don't forget to ...

We didn't think we would pull it off. But warm weather allows us to do a spring visit to our sailboat. Filmed April 2023. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailingfamily #canadiansailors #canadianwinter ******************...

The most important thing when living off grid on a sailboat is power. There are only a few ways to charge your batteries and solar is the best option. Thus in this video we install and review the 200watt mono solar panels from BougeRV. 10% off discount co...

There are a few challenges linked to being pregnant on a boat. But we do everything possible to get as much done during our visit to our new sailboat. Filmed April 2023. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailingfamily #can...

Challenges of folding a sail with a baby who can walk. That's the reality of boat life. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailingfamily #canadiansailors #canadianwinter ***************************************** SUPPORT OUR...