Too many times we have an encounter, which could have left us.... HIGH and DRY. We were lucky... some were not. Engine trouble continues to be a problem for ...
Things are getting busy in the locks with all the other "Looper boats". Sometimes entertaining, sometimes a near collision!. We stumble across some awesome ...
After a exciting couple of days in Chicago, Jupiter2 is down bound. Southbound down the Illinois River. But we don't get very far before both skipper and ...
We're in a rush through the Great Lakes. This week we transit the mighty Lake Michigan from top to bottom. We're on a dead line and we are low of fuel. Can an ...
We enjoy meeting some Patreons in Detroit, before heading North into Lake Huron. We get our asses kicked in a nasty thunderstorm, and enjoy the serene beauty ...
Jupiter² is pushing hard against the Niagara River to Buffalo, which is the staging point for a long day sail to Erie, Pennsylvania. We enjoy some time with ...
This is the last leg of our Erie canal journey. Jamie discusses river anchoring techniques. What do we do with all these "Lift Bridges"? We show a great ...
We are making miles along the Erie Canal, as we reach half way. We ascend one of the highest locks In North America. Explore the beautiful town of "Little ...
Its an exciting time for Jupiter2. We are most definitely a motor boat now…and today we will encounter our first LOCK….And wow, It sure was Intimidating! If ...
We just passed the last bridge that our mast can fit under.... the time has come.... it must come down. But first there is work to be done. Sails to be ...
A tough decision which will result in a significant financial loss, but we don't really have any affordable choice. Eventually we are underway upstream the ...
Wow, we found NYC to be expensive.... but then, this happened..... And it was my fault! Join us as we explore the big apple. Be amazed by cheese cake. We are ...
After an amazing first week sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, we start preparing for a storm heading our way. Knowing we have a quick boat we decided to keep ...
After 10 days of hard labour, we are ready to launch Jupiter2. Now on a mission to complete the "Great American Loop" we waste no time. First stop in Norfolk, ...
After a week of hard work on the hard, Boat work is almost complete. We install new cutlass bearings, check on the the dripless seals. Test the thruhulls for ...
STLT Episode 91. We're back on the boat. This time with mini crew member. Funny how life slows you down and then speeds you up again. #91 - We had a baby ...
When voyaging the galaxy on a performance cruising catamaran, you pick up the odd ALIEN lifeform. Finally its a good time to clean out the diesel bug from a ...
After the eventual success of our haulout... now the HARD work begins. We have a long list of jobs which we need to attend to. We start on pulling the prop ...
Finally an opportunity arose to compare the Sailrite Ultrafeed with my cheaper, but apparently very similar Reliable Barracuda... I couldn't let this ...
Well, we finally found a yard that could haul Jupiter. We measured carefully this time.... but boy, what a tight squeeze....no room for fenders... although no ...
After planning and reserving our haulout at the lovely Deltaville boatyard, we find out the day before that we are in fact toooo big for the travelift slip.... ...
So this is the usual inconvenience of living aboard, specifically, getting ashore and getting around without a car.... Join us on our mission to go to the ...
We want to visit the Kennedy Space centre. We are anchored only 4 miles away from it... But how the hell can we get there? This is a usual issue for us hippy ...
Wow, what a huge moment in my life. Since a small child i've been in awe about rockets and space flight. Now finally the time has come to see my first rocket ...