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Leaving a country legally, or ILLEGALLY? [Adventure #159]

What does it take to “check out” of a country? How many hoops do you have to jump though? What happens if you don’t follow the rules? We face some challenges checking out of Costa Rica, headed for the US. Come see what we have to do to check out and why we end up leaving without all the proper p...

Apr 29, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:13

Ep 141 | Installing Ratlines on the Shrouds, Sailing Sea of Cortez, Pacific Mexico

Nutshell has a leak and Magnus tries hard to find it before the boat fills with water! He makes a start on the new ratlines which we will need for looking out to check for hazards where we are going. Thanks for watching and following along with our adventure. Magnus and Wendy ______ Where are ...

Apr 26, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:30

Maintenance Before an Ocean Crossing [Adventure #158]

How do we prepare our small sailboat to cross an ocean? Since our boat is a SAILboat, the sails are a VERY critical element and tool for us and we need to make sure they are in good shape! Come see what’s involved with inspecting and re-stitching our sails and inspecting the rigging. __________...

Apr 22, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:49

Ep 140 | Poking Around Anchorages in the Sea of Cortez, Sailing Pacific Mexico

We check out a few of the anchorages in the Sea of Cortez. We visit a lovely little place called Honeymoon Cove with its three cute beaches and then head over to Puerto Escondido just in time to shelter from a few days of bad weather which are hitting the area. A day out in Loreto is wonderful. It’...

Apr 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:48

Northern Exumas

The Meri Crew explores the Northern Exumas. Our last few stops in the Exuma island chain lead us to our new favorite beach and some other great adventures. We explore a cave accessible only by swim, Camp Driftwood, and the mangrove creeks of Shroud Cay.

Apr 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:00

Central Exumas

The Meri Crew sails through the Central Exumas. We leave our new friends in the Georgetown area and head northwards, stopping to do plenty of snorkeling and hiking along the way. We visit Lee Stocking Island, Staniel Cay, Fowl Cay, The Rocky Dundas and end up in Warderick Wells. We do a little gr...

Apr 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:02

HOW’S THIS FOR A SPOT? Can You Picture Yourself Here? (Sailing SV Sarean) EP. 52

Like what we do? Consider joining our Patreon community! Nab yourself the chance to come aboard and receive all sorts of perks for as little as $2 per month: After a few months on anchor in Cairns we set sail in sketchy conditions for our journey back south. With our new goal of crossing to New ...

Apr 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:42

Ep 139 | Installing New Alternator Brushes & Experimenting with Bread Making, Sailing Sea of Cortez

With the oven now fixed, Magnus experiments with a new bread making recipe and technique for making bread. It’s very successful! We see the largest pod of dolphins that we have ever seen. There must have been over 100 in the pod! We observe the local fishing techniques with the use of pangas, spin...

Apr 12, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:50

The Southern Exumas

The Meri Crew sails to the Southern Exumas and have fantastic adventures. A wonderful overnight passage across Exuma sound brought us from Eleuthera to the Exuma chain. We spend a week in Elizabeth Harbor, near Georgetown. The cruising community there is fantastic; there were about 150 cruising s...

Apr 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:45

Choose Your Own Adventure [Adventure #156]

Come adventuring in Costa Rica! We visit the popular beach destination of Jacó, where you can soak up the sun, the food, the beach and learn to surf. We catch the Jacó Airfest, complete with paragliders and paramotors, and then meet up with travel blogger Cassie, The Adventure Bitch, and learn abo...

Apr 08, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:56

Shipwreck on a Sandbar [Ep 24]

These videos are made possible by you. Check out our Patreon account for exclusive weekly articles, early access to the videos, unseen footage, and the chance to meet us in person! Alternatively, if patreon isn't your thing, you can always help us prepare Magic Carpet for more cruising! We ...

Apr 06, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:55

Cut Throats and Cockatoos – Free Range Sailing Ep 75

Join us this week as we untie the lines at Townsville Marina after a 2 month refit of Mirrool. We sail away not knowing exactly where we will end up but using the gift of favourable northerly winds we sail to the beautiful Whitsundays. It's good to finally be back on the sea and out exploring a...

Apr 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:06

Ep 138 | Cockpit Makeover & Water Maker Projects Begin, Sailing Sea of Cortez, Pacific Mexico

We head on a quest to find foam for the cockpit cushions. We manage to find conduit which we will use for the conversion of our existing sail bags into stack packs. Magnus makes a start on pulling out the superfluous stuff from the semi-installed water maker with the intention of moving most of it ...

Apr 04, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:01

Eleuthera

The Meri Crew sails to Eleuthera. We enjoy the people and vibe of this eastern Bahamian island. Some great sailing, beautiful beaches, and a local street party provide plenty of memories.

Apr 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:36

Flexible Travel Plans [Adventure #155]

Have wind, will travel! But what happens when your transport is a sailboat and there is no wind? Come along as we abort our sailing plans mid-passage, turn around and opt to do some land travel instead, visiting the tourist hotspot of Quepos, Costa Rica. ________________ We hope you enjoy our vid...

Apr 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:19

Ep 137 | Oven Fix and Baking Bread, Sailing Sea of Cortez, Pacific Mexico

After over a year of having no oven, Magnus has yet another go at fixing it. We had written it off and were resigned to the fact that we would have to wait until we could get another one, but his efforts paid off! To test it out, Magnus made one of his lovely loaves which was a great success. Than...

Mar 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:13

My ‘Other’ Life…

WATCH TO THE END. If this video doesn't make you laugh, I honestly think you're beyond our help... In fact, if you laughed, please leave a comment and let us know! This week we show you the 'other' side of our lives... The time we spend with family in Australia. Specifically, S...

Mar 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:53

Announcing Big Changes [Adventure #154]

What crazy idea have we got now?? We have a bit of a detour in the works. Watch to find out what we’re planning and why… ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and sailing with a purpose, you can Join the Journey here: PATREON: CR...

Mar 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:44

Sailing Ruby Rose LIVE: Catamarans, This Season’s Plans and Kids on Boats

Sorry for the abrupt ending- we lost our internet just as we were wrapping up! Thanks again to everyone who joined in on the fun and sorry if we didn't get a chance to answer your questions- next time hopefully we can! Cheers, Nick & Terysa The equipment we use: Panasonic Lumix G85 ...

Mar 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:56:46

The Central Abacos

The crew of the Sailing Vessel Meri spend time in The Central Abacos. We have a visit from Marjorie's brother Tom and sister-in-law Laurie, visit one of Conde Nast's the top ten beaches on the planet, each some excellent cracked conch, deal with a major boat job and an injury, and get in ...

Mar 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:04

Ep 136 | Water, Pickling and Preserving, Sailing Pacific Mexico

After over a year of cruising we finally manage to find Mason jars and have a go at pickling and preserving. Thanks for watching and following along with our adventure. Magnus and Wendy ______ Where are we now: If you’d like to keep us moving and support us you can become a Patron for as li...

Mar 22, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:14

How To Antifoul Your Yacht | Boat Maintenance Video

The annual process of antifouling is upon us and we need to make some decisions about what to use, where to antifoul and what is going to suit us as we cruise the Mediterranean. It's not a simple decision as there are so many products on the market, and this stuff doesn't come cheap. So w...

Mar 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:10

A Quiet Ride [Adventure #153]

What’s the quietest way to get around? Do we need an outboard? In the midst of all the planes and boats shuttling tourists all around us, see how we get around with good old fashioned human-powered oars and some sails! They can take us up rivers, across oceans and to islands! ________________ W...

Mar 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:27

Ep 135 | Disaster at Sea, Dashing Back to Hospital in La Paz, Sailing Pacific Mexico

Magnus has a little accident with a fish hook. After much debate about how to get it out and who is going to actually do it, we decide to head back to La Paz to go the hospital to get it removed professionally. There’s always fear of infection with a rusty hook especially in the middle of nowhere, s...

Mar 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:38

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