In this episode we get an in depth explanation of how lightning actually forms, and why we are installing a new Sertec CMCE device at the top of the mast. ...

We’re jumping forward to real time because so many of you have been asking what happened to us. On 12th November, while anchored off a tiny remote sand island ...

In this week's episode we give you a boat tour of our friends Leopard 45 that was hit by lightning and what systems were affected! Thanks Shane and Tanya for ...

This week's video on Barefoot Travels we take a deep dive into what it's like to be struck by lightning while on a boat. Our buddy boat Legacy got a direct hit ...

I have finally set sail and leave but only 15 minutes later the bilge alarm started screaming. I had to find out the problem so I hove-to to see the danger. ...

Out of Food, Out of Wind, Out of Time...Tropical storm Eta has finally developed into a category 4 hurricane so there has to be wind from this coming my way ...

With hurricane Eta forming above there should soon be winds to sail back to safety. But it's a long wait after the lightning strike. If you would like to ...

The crisis continues. Now comes the task to get the boat back to a place where it can be repaired. It isn’t over yet and the weather is misbehaving. Press ...

With all the damage done to Freedom the channel is in dire straits. Your help will make all the difference. Go to this link if you wish to help: ...

#realtime #update I witness first hand and feel the shockwave of a lightning bolt just yards away from me. It travels through every critical instrument in my ...

How can you protect your sailboat against a lightning strike? After our recent 500 mile crossing where we encountered our worst lightning storms at sea, we ...