This is really what life is along the Erie Canal. From a crazy bike ride through Amsterdam to installing a new @MantusMarine anchor to going through more locks and majestic landscapes. We share with you the simplicity and challenges of this journey with ou...
Tallest lock on the Erie Canal here we come. Change of plans happen all the time if you are cruising. This is also a great way to explore areas which weren't on your list or spend a little longer somewhere. Filmed October 2023.
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We have found the BEST lithium battery for our sailboat. It's well built, works great and is affordable. In this in depth video we share with you our thoughts about SOK Marine grade 12V 206Ah LiFePO4 battery and it's many features.
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The Erie Canal is way too shallow in some areas. After a fun time at Fort Stanwix in Rome we made our way to Frankfort. But we get stuck on a tree. We end up spending the night at Little Falls instead.
Filmed September 2023.
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We get to experience a magical morning on the Erie Canal as we leave Lyons. A smooth sail across Lake Oneida is followed by a fun time at Sylvan Beach. We even get a surprise visit by the cops in Time, New York. Filmed Septembre 2023.
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A surprise stop along the Erie Canal leads us to our best welcome. We explore the quaint town of Lyons before leaving on a cold foggy morning. Montezumas Wildlife preserve lets us marvel at tons of different birds and beautiful scenery. After this early de...
Watch this before you go down the Erie Canal with two kids. It's a beautiful journey to take in New York but there are a few challenges with going up and down so many locks. We share with you the beautiful stops along the way like a waterfall in Holley or ...
Rotten Balsa core forces us to ta Kyle a big project. After removing and replacing the balsa it's time to fiberglass it all in.
Filmed August 2023.
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The best part of traveling on the Erie Canal is visiting the towns along its water edge. We stumble upon Medina which has amazing architecture and is known for its pink rocks. With Coral's birthday we treat her to ice cream, pastries and a playground. She ...
This feels like the real beginning of the journey South. We motor to Buffalo, New York where we have serious issues checking into the US. In Tonnawanda we officially enter the Erie Canal. We enjoy a stroll through Lockport before going through the locks. M...
The balsa wood in our locker door was soaked and needed to be replaced. In this video we show you how to clean it up and get it all ready for polyester resin to be applied on fiberglass.
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Getting ready to go to the Erie Canal which means our mast needs to come down. And there's no better place to do that than at Sugarloaf marina. Plus we have a bunch of friends to help us. It's much cheaper too.
Filmed September 2023.
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We settle in Gravely Bay at Port Colborne. My sister comes for a visit and we get out for a very calm sail. Reuniting with old friends from Sugarloaf marina makes for some good times. Filmed September 2023.
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We didn't think we'd be pulling two all nighters with no autopilot and 2 babies to take of. Plus Long Point on Lake Erie scared us as we got to sail against crashing waves. The Great Lakes can be more challenging than the ocean when the wind is blowing in ...
C&C sailboats are known for their "smile". The name comes from the crack where the hull and keel connects at the front. It eventually separates leaving you with a beautiful smile to fix. With not enough time on our hands we had to do a quick fix which ...
From rough sailing to flat water we experience all sorts of things while crossing Lake Huron. Plus a 2 month old and almost two years old make it even more interesting or challenging. Filmed August 2023.
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In this video we test out the super flexible 100watt solar panels from BougeRV. We've had terrible luck in the past with this style of panels but these ones might change our mind.
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We sail across the Georgian Bay with a seasick baby and make it over to the Bruce Peninsula. Unfortunately we got into trouble driving over a restricted area which wasn't on our charts.
Filmed August 2023.
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Some Yearly Maintenance on our Max prop. New grease and a new zinc before we splash. Did you know you can also do all that in the water?
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The beginning of the Southbound adventure. It's exciting and scary at the same time. We have about a month to cover 1000 Nm to make it to the Erie Canal before it closes. We finally get to drop anchor in the Georgian Bay. It's absolutely stunning but unfor...
Happy Holidays to everyone! Wishing you the very best for this special time of the year. Here's a little hello and update.
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If you don't want to lose your keel make sure to do this. Both sailboats we owned had under torqued keel bolts. Filmed July 2023.
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With less than a week left at Hindson Marina we're trying to get the boat ready bo matter what. Afterwards we have to sail across the Great Lakes if we don't want to get stuck in Canada for another winter. Filmed August 2023.
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The moment we've all been waiting for. After some hard work we finally took out our 1983 C&C Landfall 43 out for a shake down sail. And there's no better way to test it out then by going for a sail to Beckwith Island alongside my brother's boat. My mom...
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