We started the anchor locker refit to hopefully stop our major leak. But working with fiberglass is so itchy. Funny how sailboat projects never end but at least our small sailboat keeps improving. And the more things that break while at the marina the less...
We start tearing apart our sailboat searching for a leak. Isn't there a more stressful time than when there's water where there shouldn't be? We look everywhere to find out we might need an anchor locker refit. We also take a break and go for a sail with f...
We went provisioning for a multi-day sailing trip to Long Point while we had a nice weather window. But our dinghy davits snapped right off.
#sailing #sailboatliving #sailinglakeErie
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The moment has arrived that we are installing solar panels on our small sailboat for off grid living. We chose four 100W semi-flexible solar panels with an mppt charge controller to provide us with power when away from marinas.
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We lived a different experience while going down the Welland Canal on SV1 WildlChild with our friends Lexi and Michel. It was a full day comprising of 8 locks and dropping down 326ft from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.
#wellandcanal #SV1WildChild #stlawrences...
There's nothing better or more entertaining than sailing on Lake Erie with a baby on board. Alex's brother Nico and his family join us for a few days on our sailboat. Plus we finally get a well needed upgrade.
#sailinglakeerie #agmbattery #wildlyintrepid
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It's time for a few sailboat electrical upgrades before we enjoy Canal Days on the Welland Canal in Port Colborne. We do some shopping for our boat on our way to Cory's parents' place and get solar panels, AGM batteries and a new Outboard. Plus we pick up ...
Time to push our sailing skills with anchoring for the first time. We spend the day sailing to Point Abino on the East end of Lake Erie before dropping the hook. And we realize that our batteries have seen better days so we hoist a solar light for an ancho...
So far we've only been sailing near by so we decide to start exploring Lake Erie. Our very first 2 day sailing trip leads us to Port Maitland along with a few other sailboats. The sail back the next day challenges our skills as we navigate waves and a very...
We've got some sailboat transmission problems on our Yanmar 2GM. The transmission slipping got us really worried and we had to further investigate. Then we do a test sail on Lake Erie and try fishing at sunset.
#sailboattransmissionproblems #sailing #wild...
Wow we are finally sailing on our own for the first time. And to top it off it's Canada Day and we decide to anchor off Nickel beach.
Afterwards Alex's parents come for a visit and we take them sailing and explore Niagara falls for some more fireworks.
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In this Christmas special, we want to wish Happy Holidays to all our followers in an unusual way.
#christmasspecial #portcolborne #santaclaus
Want to know how we did it? Here's where it began.
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When you live in a sailboat you want to make it feel like home. Which is why we attack some of the old and dusty sailboat cabin cushions and install a new portlight in the galley. Plus work on a few other boat projects.
#sailing #boatcushion #wildlyintre...
Boat work never ends. Now our workshop is on the water but the list never ends from tweaking the dinghy outboard or climbing the mast to retrieve our broken wind instrument as well as getting dirty with the Jabsco head. But at least were liveaboard on the ...
In this video we share with you 3 reasons why we chose Osprey packs. What makes them so great and why they are our favorite backpacks so far.
#ospreypacks #kamber32 #ozone24 #stratos36 #bestallaroundbackpacks #wildlyintrepid
For a full review on the Ospre...
This is our First time sailing our boat, a 1981 Hunter 33. Lake Erie here we come after we figure out how to put on our sails. This feels surreal we barely knew how to sail so this first time sailing is extra exciting.
#sailinglakeerie #firsttimesailing #...
Have you ever wondered how much does it cost to buy a sailboat? There's more involved than straight up purchasing the sailboat of your dream. In this episode we cover some of the other related costs such as the survey, registration and more.
And if you are...
After over 3 weeks of refitting our sailboat it's Launch Day. We still have a few things to do like installing our rebuilt rudder. This was by far the most exciting day although very stressful. And as we put the sailboat in Lake Erie water started coming i...
Here are 7 things to avoid when buying a sailboat to live on plus a bonus at the end. All those bits of advice are from our own experience so that you do not repeat our mistakes.
The boat we almost bought, a Bayfield 32c
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Is it really the last day on the hard? We still have a few sailboat projects before we can actually launch. One of which is to install our new diesel tank in the sailboat. This turns into a bit of a treasure hunt looking for parts all over the Niagara regi...
Are you lost with the sailing lingo? Want to learn as many sailboat related words in a minute as you can?
Join us as we teach you sailboat words for beginners so that you can get started on your own sailing adventure, or impress your sailor friends.
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More damaged boat parts so we go for a marine supply trip with a little swim stop to the awesome shipwreck of the Hermine. Brewers in Hamilton has everything we need but it hurts the wallet. We then carry on with the sailboat refit to hopefully launch soon...
Are you stumped for Christmas gift ideas? We share with you our top 10 gifts for a sailor. To purchase any of the cool sailing gifts use one of our Amazon Affiliate link down below. It will help us receive a small percentage to help produce more videos for...
Why is everything too small? Removing our old sailboat's diesel fuel tank turns into a challenge with a bad surprise.
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