The rebuild of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat is gathering momentum. The first new woodwork pieces are ready for finishing. To view the complete Cruising Lealea ...

Modifying and refinishing the v-berth deck as part of the refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat. We had an old can of Interlux that had a rusted top so we used ...

After a few days out sick, we resume our project, removing a loose glass bulkhead, inspecting and repairing canvas... To view the complete Cruising Lealea ...

We took advantage of a rare dry day to take down the mast. Lealea's tabernacle mast step and a little preparation makes this an easy DIY project. To view ...

This is just a little something extra for you to watch. Taking Molly to school, picking her up, and picking Tambi up from work. Plus the SUPER SWING! Enjoy! ...

Hello friends - We're Sailboat Story - a family of 3 that decided one day that we wanted to try something new, fresh, and fun. Our plan is to break away from ...

It feels like Spring in Petersburg. Unusually warm weather allows a lot to be accomplished on Lealea's refit. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit ...

Progress with Lealea's refit. Materials for the interior joinery project arrived at the Alaska Marine Lines terminal in Petersburg by barge from Ketchikan. ...

The continuing saga of our refit. Sorting provisions and removing the interior joinery from our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea. Ah, The Cruising Life. To view ...

After a meeting with our carpenter friend on the boat, we have some new ideas about the interior design. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit ...

Documenting every step of the refit of our 43 year old Albin Vega 27. Sorting through our junk. Finally beginning to dismantle the interior and refinish some ...

Making test patches of plywood to see how stain, penetrating resin, epoxy and varnish in various combinations will work for our project. We thank you for your ...

Hi, and welcome to Sailing at 9000! Our channel is part adventure travel and part "virtual sailing" ... It's also a bit of "how to", especially as regards our ...

The first physical labor of our refit -removing all of our belongings and moving them to storage. We thank you for your support. You can help keep the videos ...

This first episode of our 2015 bareboating trip focuses on our travels from Colorado to St. Thomas, a day of sightseeing in Charlotte Amalie, picking up our ...

Planning the haulout and major refit of Lealea, our 43 year old Albin Vega 27 sailboat. Just part of the living aboard and cruising life. Thorough planning, ...

This is the second part of the boat tour in Bill's beautifully restored 1985 C&C 41. We also learn a little more about Bill and how he found his passion ...

Come aboard Bill's beautifully restored 1985 C&C 41 as he gives us all a great tour! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Planning the haulout and major refit of Lealea, our 43 year old Albin Vega 27 sailboat. Just part of the living aboard and cruising life. Thorough planning, ...

Time to start planning the haulout and major refit of Lealea, our 43 year old Albin Vega 27 sailboat. Just part of the living aboard and cruising life. ...

On my own again...and first thing on the list: do a tour around the old town on my Brompton bike! Come and check out the beautiful Cartagena with me! And of ...

It is the last week before departing on my first 200nm solo sailing trip to Colombia...and there is the usual pre-departure craziness going on. Last things to ...

Aloha, here is our first video. It´s all about our time in the boatyard in Guaymas and our refit. Part II of our Pacific crossing from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ...

After sitting in the steam box for almost 3 hours we now bend the teak to the plywood pattern which we traced from Atticus' gunwale.