Life aboard our Catalina 30 sailboat has been extremely busy these past couple of weeks...

A super simple and fast way to step the mast using the Mainsheet 4:1 block and tackle with camcleat.

These portlights are all the same on the Catalina 22s, 25s, 27s and 30s late models. The gasket kit and caulk can be purchased at Catalinadirect.com.

Ep. 33 ~ We spent a great Easter weekend at Donovan's old home state of Louisiana and his cousin, a pilot for Delta, took us out for a really fun ride in his ...

In this video, I noticed that the stuffing box on my 1978 Catalina 30 sailboat was dripping A LOT which was likely contributing to the water in the bilge.

In this episode, I recruit my brother to help me service the Universal M25 Marine Diesel engine on my 1978 Catalina 30 sailboat.

Ep. 32 ~ Preparing for our ASA classes and reading the required books. #catalina22 This is PART TWO.... Just in case you haven't watched part one, which is ...

Ep. 31 ~ Donovan and I took our sailboat, Ourper Diem, out to practice exercises from our ASA Sailing Association study books. Our one week long class is in a ...

I don’t know if it was a blessing or a curse, but either way, I went for it. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I accepted this job, I probably should ...

Night’s red sky, sailors delight Fair winds and calm seas This time on Sailing Intermission we went sailing. Karen did some all over tanning. We tested out ...

My engine aboard Venture my 1988 Catalina 30, is a Universal M25XP This weeks video is on replacing fuel filters on a marine Diesel engine. I hope you find ...

Ep. 30 ~ Donovan and I took advice from our subscribers and installed a mast gate on our sailboat. We also received a call from one of you and got to meet you ...

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and FINALLY take the dinghy out! It was a fun adventure, although not without challenges...

Venture: 1988 Catalina 30 Instagram: @Venture_bc & @Keannarink Venture BC’s first YouTube video. We launch Venture and travel down the Fraser river in a ...

Ep. 29 ~ Donovan and I took our sailboat out for more practice. The sailing was pretty good. The day was beautiful. The sunset was stunning. The docking back ...

Ep. 28 ~ Sailboat electrical work, sail trimming attempt (failed) & leading all lines aftWe are back ! We had a fantastic time in Miami taking ASA 101, 103, ...

This episode is the first we've done apart. Many parts of living on the sailboat are a lot easier with two people sharing the chores and such...

Ep. 27 ~ Transducer repair, battery switch installation, new electrical panel & plugging the bilge pump. #catalina22 This week Donovan went to the marina ...

Ep. 26 ~ Sailing when the wind is going in completely the opposite and wrong direction you want it to. #catalina22 This week we took our niece Gracie out ...

Ep. 25 ~ This week we finished out cabin table. The one that came with our boat was in terrible shape and delaminating, so Donovan started from scratch and ...

Ep. 24 ~ Practicing points of sail and how to read the wind and trim our sails #catalina22 This is part two of a two part episode. In part one, we took Ourper ...

Ep. 23 ~ The wind is either not cooperating fully with us, or we just don't know what we are doing.... or... just hear me out, maybe it's a combination of ...

Ep. 22 ~ In this week's episode, we, and by we I mean Donovan, make a cover for the keel handle out of starboard, fix some electrical wiring and start planning ...

Ep. 21 ~ In this episode, we fix some electrical issues, solar panel issues, we install our new bimini and try to set up a 6th line to tie our boat to a ...