I’ve had this hatchet since I was 12…I've repaired the handle at least a dozen times, and I'll probably repair it a dozen more times over the course of my ...
Winter is finally starting to loosen its grip in Newfoundland, and that means one thing—spring boat projects are underway aboard Arabella. This week, we shift ...
All the tiny decisions that go into bringing ideas to life can be exhausting but the joy of making a decision and going for it is well worth the effort! ...
*Episode 310 | Another week of chaos at the shipyard* After two years living aboard, we’re back at the shipyard! Not just to maintain Yabá, but to evolve her. ...
It’s been 10 years since we cut down the first tree and started building Arabella. Since then, this journey has taken us from the forest to the water—and now ...
The pilot house begins to integrate with the boat. We know it looks unusual with this exterior grade plywood being so rough but trust it'll look really good ...
*Episode 309 | Back at the shipyard, the upgrades continue.* After two years living aboard Yabá, we’re finally tackling one of the things we missed the most at ...
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After a tough start to the season that left Ben injured and out of commission for a couple of weeks, we’re finally back—and back to adventure. This episode ...
Breaking ground on the Pilot House! I also get the entire deck fiberglassed and Garrett gets the aft hatch to a point where we can finish it later in the water ...
*Episode 308 | Shipyard madness!* After the adrenaline of hauling out an 88ft wooden boat, the reality is setting in. We finally have Yabá in the dry, and the ...
How many times did I say more glue? Thanks to Garrett I was always supplied! Thanks for watching! p.s. I try and reply to as many comments as I can but we ...
*Episode 307 | The moment of truth has finally arrived.* After 18 days of watching the tides and waiting for our window, it’s finally our turn. We are hauling ...
Fiberglassing the deck begins up in the bow. One month on the hard and we are steadily making progress on "the list"! Thanks for watching! p.s. I try and ...
Before crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry, we think about two things: Probability—how likely something is to happen Consequence—how bad it would be if ...
Crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry can be dangerous — but with the right systems, the risk can be managed. In this clip from our Baker’s Brook ...
*Episode 306 | The final countdown to the haul out is here.* In this episode, we tackle some of the most massive woodwork of the entire restoration. We are ...
Crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry can be dangerous—but with the right systems, the risks can be managed. In this clip from our Baker’s Brook Pond ...
This week in Newfoundland, Steve and Carter finish their Baker’s Brook Pond recon with one more attempt to cross the ice and reach the big climbing terrain ...
This refit is going so well! This episode is a little slow so you can get a feel for typical days in the boatyard. The focsle cabin is at a stage where we can ...
*Episode 305 | Building the boom and the jaws for Yabá's new rigging* In this episode, we move from plans on paper to heavy timber. We’re tackling the "heavy ...
We skied 8.5 km into the backcountry of Gros Morne National Park—and before we reached the fjord, we had a quiet encounter with a moose in the snowy woods. ...
Use code ATAB6OFF for 6% off a Pioneer NA battery. https://bit.ly/3M6RBfl #bluetti #PioneerNA #WinterBackupPowerBLUETTI This week in Newfoundland, we head ...
Focsle - Fo'c'sle - Foc'sle or formerly known as Forecastle Building a forward cabin/hatch has been on "the list" but now in the perfect boatyard we're taking ...