This week we take a break from our Back Yard Boat Finds series to offer some tips on how we can afford to refit these capable little treasures on a very tight budget. Windover was our tenth major refit and we did them all for little money out of pocket. If...
This week we are privileged to share a very special boat with you. We visit the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club and have a close look at a 1960 Rhodes Ranger 29. This pretty little Dutch girl is in need of some love and attention. She is is the perfect platform f...
You are in for a real treat today. This week we uncover the oldest fibreglass boat we have ever seen. A beautiful offshore sloop from the very early days of fibreglass construction. A real diamond in the rough for a handy sailor.
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In this episode we continue our quest for orphaned, budget minded sailboats. This time we check out a micro pocket cruiser that is more capable than most 30 footers. This little gem is completely unmolested, bare bones stock. It is ready for you to add you...
This week we look at a boat that we have had some personal experiences with. We discover a Grampian 30 that has been inherited by our Marina owner. The boat shows a lot of promise for a handy sailor. Join us as we have a closer look at this little tank of ...
A short film exploring the challenges, past and present that are currently being faced in America featuring the Honourable US Representative David Cicilline of Rhode Island. As one chapter draws to a close, another begs for attention. Enjoy
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This week on Wind over Water we bring you another in our series of "Back Yard Boat Finds." In this weeks episode we search close to home and uncover a mighty little pocket cruiser looking for a new caretaker. Join us as we hunt for hidden gems in back yar...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! This week on Wind over Water are starting a new series for 2021 we call "Back Yard Boat Finds." Join us as we hunt for hidden gems in back yards, boatyards, barns and sheds. Capable, quality pedigree sailboats that need some love and at...
We want to wish all our Patrons, Subscribers and viewers a very Merry Christmas. Nothing better than a home made Christmas gift. This is our special Christmas card to you.
The temperature is falling and our boat has been covered up. What do we do with our batteries? Whether you have flooded lead acid batteries, AGM's or Lithium Iron Phosphate, winter is always a challenge when it comes to storage. In this episode of Wind ove...
This week we dug into the archives to bring you our favourite bloopers and bonus reels from our episodes. A fun stroll down memory lane with a bit of tripping and falling along the way. #bloopers #gaffs #funnysailingvideos #outtakes #bonusfootage
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This week we return to the boatyard to do a few projects. While we are there we discover some shoddy workmanship that could have caused a disaster on board. Special thanks go out to our supporters on Patreon.
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This week @WindoverWater we finish up the winter cover only to have a freak winter storm roll through with huge winds that threaten to shred our new cover.
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Join us as we execute the BIG COVER-UP!!! Debbie and I modify the canvas cover from our original Windover to fit our new Windover. We haul our our heavy duty sewing machine and re-purpose some old canvas to give us a weatherproof cover on our boat. DIY boa...
Winter is upon us and we are forced to lift our boat out of the water. We run into some challenges when we discover our boat is leaning badly in the stands. The race is on to get her sorted out and covered before everything freezes solid.
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We are moving on. We have made the hard decision to make a change and today is the day. The refit of our classic cruising sailboat will be continuing at another location. Join us as we make the move.
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This week on Wind over Water we are joined by our good friend and fellow sailor, Gary Magwood. Gary shares a salty tale with us drawn from his adventures aboard his Sparkman Stephens designed wooden sloop "Inward Bound". Ever wanted to take to the high sea...
In this episode of Wind over Water we go sailing with some non sailors and share one of our favourite places on earth. While we are there a young solo sailor arrives after a terrible time offshore. We help him repair his boat and help him get underway agai...
This week we bring you something a little different. Our niece Miranda Groen, fresh out of film school, joins us again and provides the footage and creative ideas for this one. This week we head out for a weekend on the lake with the family. While we are ...
This week on Wind over Water, we get a visit from some old friends you have met before. Chris takes Windover out by himself for the first time. We tie up at the end of the Murray Canal for the night and go over Windover's boom set-up and do a bit of tweaki...
This week on Wind over Water Debbie does some harvesting, Windover visits the historic Murray Canal and we sail home in a big blow. We searched for wind and in the end, we found it.
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Windover is back in the water and surpassing our expectations. Unfortunately we live in Canada and the season here is drawing to a close. This week we share three little trips we took as part of our testing and shakedown including a reunion trip with our c...
You have all waited long enough, this week Windover sails again. We gather up the family and head off for a weekend adventure. Join us as we get her ready and push off the dock for the first time.
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This week on Wind over Water we tackle some final jobs on Windover. We finally get a look at the new sails, repair some plumbing issues on board and install a lithium ion battery system from our new sponsor Battle Born Batteries. Wind over Water has been n...
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