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LOOSING our dingy while SAILING, can we even continue NOW?! | Ep59 | Sailing Merewether
This week we have a major loss, we lose one very important crew member, our Highfield 2.9 ultralight dinghy "Ralph". Whilst sailing to the northern point of Curacao, we suddenly see him missing on the back of Merewether. The panic and sheer frustration we ...
Repairing rigging with NO EXPERIENCE on our BENETEAU | Ep58 | Sailing Merewether
This week we work on repairing our furling system that has been giving us trouble for some time. While up the mast Kieran finds a massive problem with our forestay. A very vital pin that holds up the forestay into the mast has worked its way loose. I (Isab...
Out looking for crocodilios and battling with taking apart my Windpilot Pacific – UNTIE THE LINES
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The COLOURFUL city of the DUTCH Caribbean (Curacáo) | Sailing Merewether | Ep 57 |
Checking into Curacao in Ep 55 we saw some of the city but felt we hadn't had the full experience. This week we return and spend some more time in the colourful part of Willemstad, called Punda. Kieran discovers a unique bridge that he hasn't seen before a...
Sailing in Europe’s Most Expensive Location (Sardinia) Ep. 14
Ahoy :) In this video, we are still in Sardinia on the Costa Smeralda and are finally able to set foot on land after the strong winds we had (see last episode). We go for a beautiful walk in the national park, say goodbye to our anchorage neighbours Dilbar...
She told me we’re NEVER LEAVING!! | Ep 56 | Sailing Merewether
This week we explore Klein (little) Curacao, and what a gem we have rocked up to, a flat island with turquoise blue water, white sandy beaches with an old pink lighthouse in the middle. Kieran gets some amazing drone footage of the island (mind blown), and...
The HARDEST thing about CRUISING the WORLD | Ep 55 | Sailing Merewether
We finally arrive in Curacao, the Dutch Caribbean, it feels like we are back in Europe only more colourful and a tiny bit warmer. We put the hook down in a secure inland waterway after our four and a half day crossing from Curacao. The cost gard were on to...
Windvane Versus Auto Pilot
Windvane versus autopilot, what one will you choose? What to know, how to compare, learn the differences, and see how the different styles of windvane work. If you do enjoy the videos please help me continue to make them as your support is the only way I...
5 day crossing: DANGEROUS hoisting mid passage in WAVY SEAS | Part 2 | Ep 54 | Sailing Merewether
We continue our 5 day crossing from Grenada to Curacao. On our 3rd day right at the time when you start to wind down and the sun sets, our furling system breaks (again!). I have to hoist Kieran up the mast while the waves threw the boat all over the place....
Dodging PIRATE waters: 5 day crossing over VENEZUELA coast | Part 1 | Ep 53 | Sailing Merewether
This week we leave Grenada and our beloved windward islands, that's been our home for the last 10 months (!!), and we set sail for the five day long journey to Curacao. Hard to believe that we've been in the Caribbean for almost a year, but with all that h...
We Lost Our Steering Off The Coast of Greenland | #72 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
What do you do when the worst happens on a boat at sea? Are you prepared or do you panic? The crew aboard Paragon is tested when she loses her steerage in the middle of an iceberg field sailing off the coast of Greenland. If you enjoyed this video, then g...
Pushing off from Greenland. | #71 | DrakeParagon Season 5
We're pushing off from Greenland aboard our 42 foot sailboat bound for Ireland...or are we? The boat is stowed and the crew is rested, but even the best laid plans cannot compete with the raw nature in this harsh land. A few icebergs and gale force winds m...
How Do We Get Out Of Here? | #70 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
The crew of Paragon awakens to white caps and gusting winds that turn the boat into a rocking horse straining and bucking against her lines. Submerged rocks and the appearance of an iceberg suddenly makes everyone question how we're going to get out of thi...
Safe Weather Window to Ireland? | #69 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We've checked and downloaded the latest weather report, said our goodbyes to the men at the weather station, and given the dogs one last belly rub. The time has finally come to push off from Greenland and sail to Ireland. The weather isn't ideal, but at th...
Work in Exotic Locations – AKA Cruising – S5:E52
Cruising has often ben called working on your boat in exotic locations... Its so true! We repair our autopilot and install new solar panels. This channel is funded by viewers like you. Please help us keep this channel creating great content by becoming...
Boat Electronics Tour & Painkiller Cocktails | Boating Journey
In episode 64, we give you a tour of the electronics on our 2002 Bayliner 4087 Aft Cabin M/Y and finish the evening with Pusser's Pain Killers and a dinghy ride. Follow our boating blog for more adventures on the water in the PNW and throughout the world ...
Social sail boat work getting ready to leave before hurricanes arrives – SwT 24
Thank you for watching! In this video, I´m still in Martinique and doing boat work social style. This Island is now almost back in business, and the only challenge now is the hurricane season is getting close. I have made my decision on where to sail next...
SAIL ACROSS AN OCEAN EP4 + Tech tips about autopilots on a performance cruising catamaran.
Join us whilst we sail Jupiter2, a performance cruising catamaran, from Indonesia towards Africa, as we sail across the Indian ocean. We discuss the lessons we learned, dealing with the big waves of the Indian ocean, including vital gear failures. Don't mi...
Ep. 34 – Autopilot Repair & Volvo Penta D2 55 Heat Exchanger Removal
A very technical episode where we dive into the final segment of the Autopilot (Autohelm) repairs for our Raymarine (Raytheon) Type 2 Rotary Drive. We also remove the heat exchangers on our Volvo Penta D2-55 to try to diagnose why we are getting white smok...
Iceberg Dead Ahead! | #50 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We have favourite movies, but the Titanic isn't one of them! With just a few miles to go to our hot springs anchorage in Greenland, we encounter a monster of an iceberg and it's directly in our path. What to do... If you enjoyed this video, then give it a...
Fixing a Sailboat Autopilot – Raymarine Rotary Drive Type 2 Autohelm (gear replacement)
After a rough crossing from Puerto Rico to The Dominican Republic, we noticed a grinding in our wheel when the autopilot/autohelm was on. With no issues of the chain catching, we believed it was coming from the rotary drive unit. After taking the Raymarin...
SAILBOAT project: Installing a pelagic autopilot – UNTIE THE LINES IV #48
Looking for a reliable autopilot? Check out how I installed the pelagic autopilot on my sailboat! After a small boat break in California, it's time to head back to good old Karl in Ecuador. Maria travels up to Quito to pick me up and we explore the pretty...
Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 44 | All Systems Go… Or Not
The best part of sailing is that you can go anytime. Or can you? After a fun outing with Peixe and family, where young Nelson shows off his captain and dancing skills, we decide to sail to Boavista Island. It's all systems go... or not. We are stopped shor...
Leopard 46 Catamaran Boat Tour – This is where all the $$ went.
Previous - searching for this boat: https://youtu.be/LC8Q4oN2kjs Previous - converting charter to cruiser: https://youtu.be/izMqIfbj3_A This is a tour of our 2009 Leopard 46 catamaran. We bought her from Moorings and spent well over a $110K fixing her up a...
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