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#63: Cruising in Pensacola
Enough with the shipyard! I think you kids need a little flashback break and a glimpse of what all this hard work is for and the fantastic cruising grounds we have right here in our home port of Pensacola. Enjoy! (But don't you get lazy ... we're gettin...
#49: D.I.Y. = Do It (at the) Yard
Okay, you all called it. It's time to haul out. "Uncle!" we cried. But, we were proud of the demo we accomplished DIY style. Now it's time to take that same attitude to the shipyard and do this job with the professionals at www.perdidosailor.com so we ...
#38: Here Comes the Crane!
Just a few last detachments (just a few, I swear!). This mast pull prep is no effin joke. But all that's left now are the rods holding her up. Here comes the crane!
#33: Havana Daydreaming
We've got a TON of projects coming up kids, so I wanted to give you a little glimpse of what it is that motivates us when we're doing all of this scraping, cleaning, sanding and prepping. Plenty of cruising vids at https://havewindwilltravel.com/.
#32: When Rigging Fails
Because sometimes it just does, although our takeaway here was: check your chafe points. But, we were surprised to see our mast (even with a rotten base) stood up to some of the heaviest forces she has ever seen. This was, easily, our worst sail ever on ...
#28: You’re Doing WHAT with the Handrails?
If we want to get that boat moving south next year, it's time to get to work. It's stupid what one "little leak" can do to your boat. Rebed Take One (because, yes, this is worthy of a three-part saga). Enjoy! Thanks to my Patrons who make it all possib...
#27: Where Are You Going?
Cuba! I'm kidding (sort of). Maybe. There and 1,000 other places. I'll share our (very vague) plans but we're less than a year out and--believe me--that's not near enough time. (But it never is.) A big shout-out to just a few of the other wanderlusts...
#26: Where Have You Been?
Before we tell you where we're going, I thought it might help to know where we've been. In fact, I wrote it all down for you in my first sailing book -- SALT OF A SAILOR (FREE TODAY on Kindle): http://www.amazon.com/Salt-Sailor-origins-durable-not-so-dain...
#14: Brandon Makes Us Dock Under Sail!
Come along as our good friend and boat repair expert Brandon with http://www.perdidosailor.com comes out for a day sail to teach us a few sailing tips aboard our 1985 Niagara 35 and bets us we can't dock under sail. "What would you do if the engine went o...
#12: Aerial Silks on a Boat — The Reward
Now that you know how to rig it up, it's time for your reward: an aerial silks routine on-board. Silk at your own risk people and enjoy more boat silking videos at https://havewindwilltravel.com.
#4: Tour of Our Niagara 35 – Topside
Seems the first tour I did I forgot entirely we even HAD a topside. You might want to see the--you know--sails and rigging and stuff. So, here 'tis. Tour of zee boat, topside! More photos and write-ups about our beautiful boat under "The Boat" tab at h...
#3: Tour of Our 1985 Niagara 35 – Below Decks
Virtual tour of our 35 foot live aboard sailboat, a Canadian-built 1985 Niagara 35 designed by Mark Ellis and built by Hinterhoeller with one stateroom, a separate stand-up shower stall, and a spacious but functional interior. Perfect cruising vessel for ...
#1: Is Sailing Fun?
Find out at https://havewindwilltravel.com/ where we show you just how much work it is, how much heeling is involved, how much cleaning and boat maintenance and how much fun that is too. I hope you don't get seasick easily!