Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Allied seawind”

Engine Problems in Paradise and Snorkeling the Dry Tortugas S02E03

Snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas is an amazing experience as Fishing in the park is prohibited and many species that are rare or are unable to grow very large are abundant in the Dry Tortugas. After snorkeling our small sailboat Atticus gets a line wrapped ...

Dec 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:32

5 Budget Cruising Lessons | Atticus Live

Preparing to sail around the world on a budget can be a difficult and stressful ordeal. In our experience we struggled to paint a realistic picture in our minds of what the real challenges of cruising would be. That's why we were always desperate for first...

Dec 27, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:03:49

Happy Holidays from Isla Mujeres!

We wanted to wish you all a very happy holiday season from Isla Mujeres!

Dec 25, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Sailing the Dry Tortugas | First passage on Atticus | S02E02 | Project Atticus

After our first sail on our small sailboat, Atticus, we head off on our first short passage to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Sailing to the Dry Tortugas from Key West, Florida is a relatively short journey of roughly 70 Nautical Miles and should take ab...

Dec 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:24

Sailing around the world | Project Atticus’ First Live Stream

Our very first live stream is focusing on our journey so far from the boatyard in Key West to Isla Mujeres Mexico and all our challenges and adventures in between. Did you like this video? Please don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, it helps us out a lo...

Dec 19, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:05:37

Announcing our first Live Stream! | Atticus Update #102

Tune in on Monday Dec. 18th at 6:00PM EST for our first ever LIVE STREAM! We'll be discussing our journey from the end of our refit to where we are now. Also text the word "Atticus" to the number 43506 to receive a notification whenever we go live so you n...

Dec 16, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Sailing Key West after Refitting a Small Sailboat S02E01 | Project Atticus

After two years of refitting a small sailboat in Key West, Florida, we take off on our first adventure aboard Atticus, our Allied Seawind 30. We motored to the nearby protected anchorage at Saddlebunch Key for a weekend of kayaking, swimming, and generally...

Dec 14, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:43

WE’RE BACK! Cruising the Caribbean | Project Atticus

Sorry for the long radio silence but we are back and more excited than ever! We are releasing Season 2 of Project Atticus which will be showcasing our adventures in the Caribbean following the completion of our three year refit on Atticus. During the refit...

Dec 13, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:51

We’re Finally Cruising!! Project Atticus Season 2

We're Jordan and Desiree. We spent 3 years fixing up Atticus, our 1963 Allied Seawind 30, and now we're finally sailing around the world on a budget and working along the way to make ends meet. We believe you don't need a lot of money to follow your dreams...

Dec 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:34

Atticus Update 83: Stepping the mast

We're one step closer to becoming a sailboat again! Our Masts are up and looking good! Sorry about the limited footage- it was a hectic process! Jordan is off to sea for a delivery and Desiree is holding down the fort in key west!

Nov 03, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:18

Atticus update 82: Installing Lofrans Royal Windlass

Jordan is pumped about our new windlass!! Check out his installation hack! Soon we'll be able to take Atticus out for a spin!

Oct 29, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:58

Atticus Update 80: How to sew an inside corner, buying sails!

After 2 weeks of sewing and fiberglass work all day, everyday, we have saved up enough $ to buy sails! Desiree explains a sewing trick she learned the hard way.... By making a lot of mistakes :)

Oct 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:25

Atticus Update 79: V Berth Cushions Complete!

V-berth cushions done! Phew!! Now onto my first paid cushion project! Excited that my new equipment and skills are starting to pay off! +1 for sewing on a sailboat!

Sep 16, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:43

Atticus Update 75: Chainplates Polished

One of the last steps before installing the chainplates is polishing. It is a tedious and time consuming job but it is a worth while long term investment to prevent corrosion on the rig's most vulnerable members.

Sep 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Atticus Update 71: First V Berth Foam Cushion Dry Fit

It's Desiree's big day! We finally dry fitted our first v-berth Foam cushion and it fits like a glove! We're using two layers of 3-inch medium firm Dry Fast Foam which we bought online from Sailrite.

Sep 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Atticus Update 70: How We Make Money to Sponsor or Dream to Sail Around the World

How can we afford to refit our sailboat for circumnavigation without high paying, steady careers? We make our money working tourist charters in the keys. Check out our office!

Sep 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:42

Atticus Update 69: V Berth Tour and Foam Talk!

We can't wait to get rid of our moldy foam and make proper v-berth cushions! Quick tour of my favorite little space in the world!

Sep 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:53

Atticus Update 66: Calculating wire size for standing rigging

Jordan freshens up on his high school math to calculate what wire size we should order for our new standing rigging. After attempting to sort through the many personal opinions on appropriate wire size for Atticus, Jordan decided to study up on the scantli...

Sep 08, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:56

Atticus Update 64: Making new settee cushions

Desiree starts her next project, sewing the new settee cushions! With Desiree learning the ropes of sewing she is starting with the settee back cushions to allow for mistakes on a less important aspect of the settees. The foam has been cut and extra pieces...

Sep 07, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:23

Atticus Update 62: Back from California polishing chainplates

After getting back from California Jordan is taking on the tedious and time consuming project of polishing our new chainplates. We made these chainplates from scratch with 316L stainless steel which is very corrosion resistant. Polishing is an effective m...

Sep 06, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:37

Atticus Update 61: Desiree’s new favorite sewing tool – Hot Knife

With Desiree learning through trial, error, and research she has made a lot of progress on her sewing skills and has found her new favorite tool, a hot knife. Here she explains how hot knives can save time and frustration for the do-it-yourself sewer.

Sep 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:26

Atticus Update 59: Curtains – First sewing project complete

After getting back from our California adventure Desiree got back to work on making new curtains. This is the first of many sewing projects that Desiree will be tackling including new settee cushions and new V-berth cushions. It was a great learning experi...

Sep 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:51

Atticus Update 53: Interior Boat Curtains Are Coming Along

Curtains are coming along! Check out my working template and meet my mom who came down for a visit when she heard I'd be working on my first sewing project!

Aug 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:13

Atticus Update 52: Installing Sailrite Mounting Clips for Curtain Track!

Installing mounting clips and musings about jumping in and learning a new skill. You gotta start somewhere, right?

Aug 08, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:00

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