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Winded Voyage | Episode 25 | On Course To Sail Legally
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Winded Voyage | Episode 25 | On Course To Sail Legally

I passed the theory test! And there's more. Eye test, hearing test, first aid course. And now I must do the lake sailing license. In this episode I'll take you on a short flashback in my home town of Lausanne Switzerland. And it's on to the water with a sailing coach to show me exactl...
Winded Voyage | Episode 24 | Good Sailor Neighbors
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Winded Voyage | Episode 24 | Good Sailor Neighbors

Finding peace and solitude by going solo is one thing, but when sailing you’ll inevitably find friends. They’re generally all helpful, generous, knowledgable, interesting, brave and congenial. We’ll meet a few of my new friends that help, party and work. Even show me where to jaunt for Tapas in neig...
Winded Voyage | Episode 23 | Going Solo
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Winded Voyage | Episode 23 | Going Solo

Going out for the first time alone on Galopin. My guest Mickey went back home and I manage a few small projects. The most important was to get a feel for sailing solo. So it was just me and Galopin on the Med. What a feeling! Please make your voice heard: Subscribe, like, dislike, or comment. DISC...
Winded Voyage | Episode 22 | Rain, Jellies & Goodies
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Winded Voyage | Episode 22 | Rain, Jellies & Goodies

We went back for more sailing out in the sea. With more trial and error now I'm getting a little more familiar with Galopin. The sea was littered with jelly fish that looked like garter belts for can-can dancers. And it rained like it never rains in the south of France, so we went to discover m...
Winded Voyage | Episode 21 I Flavours & Manoeuvres
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Winded Voyage | Episode 21 I Flavours & Manoeuvres

This time we set off with grey skies and a tormented sea, so we play it safe and do some manoeuvres in the channel. With much courage, Mickey made good on his promise to swim in the frigid waters. We went back to Leucate for more flavourful fun at the Sol y Fiesta festival and we were warmed to be o...
Winded Voyage | Episode 20 | When Fish Swim Through Town
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Winded Voyage | Episode 20 | When Fish Swim Through Town

We saw fish swim through town, a birdman and flying saucers! We followed recommendations to go to the town of Leucate for their Sol y Fiesta festival. Just small local festivities that blew our minds. We do manage to do a few projects, but this festival has to be experienced.
Winded Voyage | Episode 19 | To Sail Or Not To Sail
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Winded Voyage | Episode 19 | To Sail Or Not To Sail

To be or not to be sailing. The answer was simple. Get the boat ready and go out sailing to make sure the rigging was set up right. We also got a good taste of Port Leucate and did a few projects. Mickey oiled the teak and I secured the roof dodger snap-on tacks. Please make your voice heard: Subsc...
Winded Voyage | Episode 18 | Welcome Aboard Mickey
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Winded Voyage | Episode 18 | Welcome Aboard Mickey

Galopin has the honor of welcoming Mickey for a few days. (He's my step-dad & my brother's father). He's been asking about Galopin and and wanted to visit the area. Mickey is pretty curious, so he's fun to go about discovering things. I also finally put an end to my struggle ...
Winded Voyage | Episode 17 | Testing One, Two, Three
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Winded Voyage | Episode 17 | Testing One, Two, Three

The test results are in. I passed 2 out of 3 sections. Passed the navigational and the general questions, but failed the tides section. Luckily I can redo the part I failed at a latter date. I take a break from sail related things and visit a documentary film festival in the charming town of Nyon ne...
Winded Voyage | Episode 16 | The Science Of Sailing
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Winded Voyage | Episode 16 | The Science Of Sailing

Episode 16 takes you into the realm of my sailing studies, The Science Of Sailing. Just a few more days left before my Swiss Maritime license exam, I do the most to cram, but also get a real understanding of navigation, charts tides and much much more. We also take a break to go out and appreciate t...
Winded Voyage | Episode 15 | Good & Bad Winches
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Winded Voyage | Episode 15 | Good & Bad Winches

The winch saga continues in Episode 15, Good & Bad Winches. For a boat so well maintained, it was a surprise to see the winches had been so neglected. But it's all part of my Winded Voyage to get familiar with winches and their functionality. I took some time to go and see the winded nieghb...
Winded Voyage | Episode 14 | The Wicked Winch
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Winded Voyage | Episode 14 | The Wicked Winch

The wicked winches of the West, East, North and South. They're all around Galopin! There are 9 winches in total that needed a good service. This episode will give you a look into winch servicing. We will also take a quick break and visit the the city of Perpignan. The city is about 30 minutes f...
Winded Voyage | Episode 13 I Looking For Spring Sails
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Winded Voyage | Episode 13 I Looking For Spring Sails

In Episode 13 (lucky 13), I went looking for spring sails and found a happy green egg. It was Easter weekend, so this little green dude was hanging around Port Leucate, popping his head around the landscape. I did do a small project of installing a GPS Navigator. And the highlight was going to get a...
Winded Voyage | Episode 12 | Sailing Paper Sailboats
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Winded Voyage | Episode 12 | Sailing Paper Sailboats

In this episode we are sailing through swells of Swiss bureaucracy. And that's just the information we need for the theoretical exam. You'll get a good idea of what Swiss sailing class is all about, and learn about "The Rule Of Thumb", which is an actual nautical rule. Finally, w...
Winded Voyage | Episode 11 | Some Like It Hot
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Winded Voyage | Episode 11 | Some Like It Hot

More projects in the hands of pros for Galopin. The water heater gets replaced and the water circuit explained to me. As well as getting a liferaft and changing bulbs to LEDs. The wind was howling for several days, but Galopin stayed steady. Please make your voice heard: Subscribe, like, dislike, o...
Winded Voyage | Episode 10 | French Love For Perkins
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Winded Voyage | Episode 10 | French Love For Perkins

The Man Who Loves Perkins is back. This time David guides us through a full tune-up of my Perkins 4108. He's incredibly thorough and demonstrates he is truly passionate about engines. It's also a demonstration of how to service a Perkins 4180 diesel engine. This episode of my Winded Voyage...
Winded Voyage | Episode 9 | Perkins Gets A French Kiss
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Winded Voyage | Episode 9 | Perkins Gets A French Kiss

Episode 9 stars my Perkins 4108 and David, The Man Who Loves Perkins. But before that we take the road from Geneva Switzerland to Port Leucate in the south of France. I'm accompanied by my tunes plugged into a old car radio tape deck and meet up with David, the French mechanic who's gives ...
Winded Voyage | Episode 8 | Loosening The Lines
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Winded Voyage | Episode 8 | Loosening The Lines

In Episode 8, I let go of the life I've know for the past 15 years. It's a personal episode where you'll see where I lived and what I've done. Basically, I'm leaving my home and lots old stuff behind and bringing only what I'll need for my Winded Voyage. DISCLAIMER: Th...
Winded Voyage | Episode 7 |  Testing Life Aboard
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Winded Voyage | Episode 7 | Testing Life Aboard

In Episode 7, it was my first time alone on Galopin for a few days. You'll see that I took full advantage of my new little domain. The sound system was up and the shots were flowing for my first night aboard alone. The town of Port Leucate is also pretty empty and desolate dur ing the off seaso...
Winded Voyage | Episode 6 | Schooled In Sailing
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Winded Voyage | Episode 6 | Schooled In Sailing

In Episode 6, me and my brother start sailing school to get the maritime license. A requirement to register boat under Swiss law. Meanwhile Galopin awaits its new sailors, so we go down to the south of France for a few days to clear out the boat and spend a few nights on board. It's a good star...
Winded Voyage | Episode 5 | The Complete Fizzical
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Winded Voyage | Episode 5 | The Complete Fizzical

So we've found a boat. A 1981 Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40. It looks great, feels right and the price is within budget. Next step is to have the boat inspected by a certified boat surveyor. One with Swiss certification due to our passports. Our broker recommended a gentleman that met the criteria, and ...
Winded Voyage | Episode 4 | Getting Sun Fizzed
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Winded Voyage | Episode 4 | Getting Sun Fizzed

Episode 4 brings us back to the south of France. The furthest south possible, as we have rendez-vous with several brokers in coastal towns just across the Spanish border. A beautiful region lined with long empty beaches which must be packed with people in the summer. On the agenda were several boats...
Winded Voyage | Episode 3 | French Oldies But Goodies
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Winded Voyage | Episode 3 | French Oldies But Goodies

Winded Voyage, Episode 3 takes us to the south of France so we can have a look at real boats I saw online. It's about a six hour drive from Montreux Switzerland to Palavas-les-Flots, my first destination. I scheduled meetings with different brokers and a variety of different boats, from size, c...
Winded Voyage | Episode 2 | For The Yachting Type
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Winded Voyage | Episode 2 | For The Yachting Type

In episode 2 of the Winded Voyage, we go to Italy to look at hot new boats an everything else about boating at the Salone Nautica Genova. Just a four hour drive from Switzerland, I thought it would fun to look around at new yachts. A full day adventure going inside and out of some beautiful ladies. ...
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