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August 1, 2022
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WE HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT!!! Wind over Water, Episode #89
In this episode we dig in to more projects in the boatyard, racing the inevitable Covid 19 lock down. In the end it is unavoidable and management escorts us out of the marina. Marine Solar Innovations - https://marinesolar.com Mack Sails - http://macks...
Distant Shores and Wind over Water have a Virtual Happy Hour
We had a great visit with a pair of pioneers in the sailing media business. Paul and Sheryl Shard are the creators of the popular TV sailing series Distant Shores and the successful YouTube sailing channel of the same name. We enjoyed talking about sailing...
Quarantine Teak Refinishing, Wind over Water, Episode #90
Not to be discouraged, we press on with the refit of Windover in our back yard. We brought home a few projects to keep us busy while self isolating. We will dig in to one of those projects today. Also, in this episode we get another visit from the wood sho...
Part 2 of Distant Shores Virtual Happy Hour with Wind over Water
In part two of our virtual happy hour with Paul and Sheryl Shard of Distant Shores, we discuss Paul's dreams of a new boat, the early years of the series and overcoming fear of crossing oceans. We hope you enjoy the final instalment of our visit with Pau...
⛵😱 Caught on a boat in a Blizzard, Wind over Water, Episode #91
We do a few projects in our backyard under quarantine. The province finally opens up the boat ramps and marinas. Molly decides to launch her new boat and we get caught in a freak snow storm on the lake. Wind over Water is brought to you in part by: Mari...
YouTube Tips for sailing channels from Distant Shores, Wind over Water, A Virtual Happy Hour
We hope you enjoy the final instalment of our visit with Paul and Sheryl Shard of Distant Shores. In this episode we talk about being YouTube creators and they offer some tips and tricks for others wishing to start their own YouTube channel. See their aw...
Free Range Sailing and Wind over Water have A Virtual Happy Hour
In this episode of A Virtual Happy Hour we meet with Troy and Pascale from the popular YouTube sailing channel Free Range Sailing. This couple spend their time sailing around Australia on their modest 30 foot boat. Their videos focus on living simply and ...
Sailboat Crash, Episode #92, Wind over Water
After a bit more DIY work at the marina we take a break and go for a sail on our daughters new boat. Things go a little pear shaped when we return to the marina. Yikes!!⛵😱☹ Wind over Water is brought to you in part by: Marine Solar Innovations - ht...
Where Did I Go Wrong????? ⛵😡Episode #93, Wind over Water
The rebuild of our tired old windlass is complete, except for the installation that is and that is up to me....what could possibly go wrong? Later we begin prepping the boat for paint and varnish. What a monster job this has turned out to be. It seems like...
Free Range Sailing and Wind over Water have a Virtual Happy Hour,
Troy and Pascale share their YouTube tips with us in the second part of our great chat with them. Free Range Sailing is a successful YouTube channel that focuses on simple cruising with a modest vessel, living off the land. See their work at https://ww...
We’re back on board, Wind over Water, Episode #94
We finally get to dig into the boat work in earnest. So much great sailing weather now and we are working hard to get the boat in the water. This week we recap the projects we have on the go and our plans for Windovers refit. Wind over Water is brought to ...
Tula’s Endless Summer has A Virtual Happy Hour with Wind over Water
In this episode we visit with one of the hottest up and coming YouTube sailing channels out there, Tula's Endless Summer. Billy and Sierra join us for A Virtual Happy Hour chat. Come on board as we talk about their voyages and experiences and learn about s...
Making Progress, Wind over Water, Episode #95⛵😀
Lots of activity in the boatyard. This week we show you our budget anchor markers, the woodwork gets a few coats of Epifanes and we work on the engine controls. Windover is getting closer to splashing every day. Now we just need some good painting weather....
Teak Repairs and Manson Anchor, Wind over Water, Episode 96😀⛵😀 #mansonanchors #teakrepair #diyboat
In this weeks episode we introduce Manson Anchors and our new Manson Supreme anchor. Chris gets to work on the teak repairs and refinishing and we save a special project to wrap up the day. Wind over Water is brought to you in part by: Marine Solar I...
Part Two – Tula’s Endless Summer and Wind over Water have a Virtual Happy Hour😀⛵
This is the second part of our visit with the crew from Tula's Endless Summer. In this video Billy and Sierra offer up some tips for creators on YouTube. We had a great time getting to know this powerhouse couple a little better. Please come aboard and joi...
PAINT DISASTER!!!, Wind over Water, Episode #97
Our first attempt at painting the hull goes horribly wrong. In this weeks episode of Wind over Water we show you how to create a PAINT DISASTER on your boat. Wind over Water is brought to you in part by: Marine Solar Innovations - https://marinesolar.co...
“Real Purdy”, Wind over Water, Episode #98
This week on Wind over Water we install some bling on Windover. Her stanchions and bases were removed in the winter and have been refurbished, repaired or replaced. Once we get these items re-installed we can finally put our new Suncor Stainless lifelines ...
IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED, Wind over Water, Episode #99
Wow, our 99th episode. This week we finally tackle the scary job of painting the topsides on Windover. We have been fretting about this day for a long time. Only one way to get it done and that is to get started. We are joined by Martin Smit of "Seventh To...
OUR BOAT BLUE UP!!! Wind over Water, Episode #100, applying yacht paint
In our 100th episode we "blue up the boat". Join us as we deal with more paint issues. Later we get to the last few seized seacocks in preparation for launching. We cannot wait to get back in the water again. Special thanks go out to our supporters on P...
SEWAGE PIPE BLUES, WIND OVER WATER, EPISODE #101
In this weeks episode of Wind over Water we have the sewage pipe blues. We try to chase down some bad odours in the boat and we find them... Yuck!!. Later we take another crack at painting the hull but that doesn't smell much better. Join us as we bring ou...
PAINT, Wind over Water, Episode #102
We have to fire up the sander one more time. We finally sort out why our paint is not working so Windover is getting another coat. Join us as we bring this aging beauty back from the neglected state we found her in. This week "WE PAINT"!!!#boatpainting #di...
This is it, Wind over Water, Episode #103
After 9 months of work we finally see Windover the way we envisioned. This week we pull off the tape after a successful paint job and try our hand at painting a boot stripe. Just a few more loose ends and we will be sailing. This is it!! #boatpainting #d...
Impeller Meltdown, Wind over Water, Episode #104
We finally have the paint and varnish work done and can move on to the remaining projects. For starters we have a mast to repair and rig, a new radio to install and we get our new fenders ready for launch. In the middle of all of this we discover a big iss...
Launch Day, Wind over Water, Episode #105
This is it folks, after 8 months of work we finally are ready to put Windover back in the water. Many thanks to our sponsors and Patrons for their support and assistance. Windover sails again...... #sailboatlaunch #mastraising #diyboatrepair #sailboatrefit...
Lithium Ion, ⚡⚡ It’s Electrifying⚡⚡, Wind over Water, Episode #105
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...
⛵Windover Sails Again, Wind over Water, Episode #107⛵
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. Special thanks go out to our supporters on Patreon. You c...
Three little trips,⛵⛵⛵ Wind over Water, Episode #108
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...
In Search of Wind, Wind over Water, Episode #109
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. Special thanks go out to our supporters on Patreon. You can help us prod...
Look Who Came to Visit, Wind over Water, Episode #110
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...
Learn to sail an Albacore, Wind over Water, Episode #111
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 ...
Sailing With Greenhorns, Wind over Water, Episode 112
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...
A Salty Tale, Wind over Water, Episode #113
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...
We Are Moving On, Wind over Water, Episode 114 #sailboatrefit #cruisingsailboat #classicsailboat
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. Special thanks go out to our supporters on Patreon. Y...
Our Boat is Tipping 😬😬, Wind over Water, Episode #115 #hauloutday #sailboatwintercover #cranelift
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. Special thanks go...
The Big Cover-Up, Wind over Water, Episode #116 #sailboatcover #cruisingsailboat #diyboatwork
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...