Taryn, Logan & Max We are currently living on Vancouver Island on our 40 ft Van De Stadt Norman 40 Sailboat Papa Rumba, with our puppy dog Max. Our ...
Volo
As we start our cruising lives and start heading south we are met with new pandemic restrictions and get stopped at the boarder. Follow us on Facebook and ...
Sailing Octopodes
We take our first Patron for a sunset cruise, clear out Palle's back up apartment, and get everything ready to leave Canada to start cruising! We have a whole ...
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We check out an old logging site. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real time updates @sailingoctopodes Consider joining our crew on Patreon, get ...
We struggle to get the anchor up, time for some trouble shooting. We learn some new skills, and as a sweet reward we buy a hammock. There are also some special ...
In part 1 of this mini-series, Gillian prepares the boat for a 3-day sailing trip in the Pacific Northwest.
Blue Moon Life
For the first time ever we tried our hand at racing. We joined the very Serious "Round Bowen Boat-Bubble Competitive Cruise, Round 2, Too Round to Bubble". I ...
This week we continue to wait for parts. Since we have to wait, its time to enjoy this anchorage. We get a new drone and go exploring, while we practice our ...
This week we fix an unexpected leak, that threatens our fresh water supply. We anchor off grid on the Sunshine coast and start working on a DIY Battery bank ...
I struggle with anxiety, I am not going to let that anxiety dictate my dreams. One of the ways I reduce my anxiety is through practice and building confidence. ...
In this episode we share our cruising plans for this summer (desolation sound) and fall (Pacific coast, Seattle to San Francisco). We explain the planning ...
We leave Vancouver and head to the sunshine coast. Our heater pars are in and im ready to get warmed up. We do a deep clean on our Diesel heater, and get it ...
March 2021, False Creek: If you have been following our videos you know we have had a number of issues with our Hydronic Diesel heater. Well in this episode ...
I never thought we would be rammed by another boat! its terrifying to look out the window and see a boat headed straight for you! In this episode we are rammed ...
We enjoy some snow while living aboard in Vancouver, BC. We get started on our insulation install, in order to stop condensation that can cause mold to grow. ...
This week we do the Haul out! We have the old paint sanded back, and have new bottom paint applied. Which takes longer than expected. We replace our zincs and ...
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One of the main questions we get asked about living on a sailboat is "do you work?"
In this video, we upgrade some of our boat's insulation with some 1/2" foam puzzle piece floor mats. Moisture is still public enemy number one on the sailboat.
In this video, we try to fix the moisture problem on the boat. Moisture is a big challenge when living aboard, especially during the winter.
We love exploring new anchorages. you never know what you will find! This week, We explore Port Blakley in the Puget Sound, where we find some incredible ...
We visit Blake Island where we explore Tillicum Village, get pretty close to Stingy Nettles, find snacks and pouring rain! Follow us on Facebook and ...
This week we continue to sail the the Puget Sound. We invite a new crew member to join us onboard! We find a mooring ball that has freed itself of its chain ...