Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Azores”

Utilizing the Sun | Sailing Wisdom S3 Ep 43

Herby and Maddie prepare their sailboat Wisdom to fully utilize the power of the sun! Solar panels for electricity and solar oven to cook with. #Azores #Solar #Travel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rig...

Jun 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:52

Eating Two-Year-Old Bilge Cheese and Hanking on Our Sails! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep42]

This episode is chock full of excitement! Maddie tests out the galley with some chicken and loves the new sink and cutting boards. We are visited by Matt and Jessica of MJSailing and learn of their plans and adventures before heading to the SEF agent and r...

Jun 02, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:29

It’s Time To Rebuild the Watermaker!! – (MJ Sailing – Ep 103)

We've been without a working watermaker for just about a year now....so it's time to get it repaired! Matt takes apart our HRO Seafari watermaker and replaces all the seals since we assume this is what had kept it from working just before our Atlantic c...

May 29, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:13

Does a Bowsprit Make it a Cutter? | Sailing Wisdom

The classical rule for qualifying a sailboat as a cutter or a sloop relates to the position of the mast. If the mast is far forward, it’s a sloop, if it’s aft, it’s a cutter. This seems simple enough, but what happens when you add a bowsprit? Does th...

May 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:46

Island Adventure! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep 41]

Herby builds the frames for the new solar panels and then the couple rents a smart car to travel around the island and drive to the most amazing hiking trails they have ever seen! Join Herby and Maddie as they hike through mystical forests and volcanic won...

May 26, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:40

The Visa Saga

We finally got our residency visa! After 6 months of frustration and work, we finally got our temporary residency visa in our passports! While this process was far from straight forward, we are curious what other people have done to get around the 90 day ...

May 21, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:16

Nervous About Coming Down | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep40]

The boat work is finally finished so they rent a Smart car and go hiking! The Azores are famous for their gorgeous hikes but the boat projects have kept them from exploring and experiencing the island. Now that the sailboat is finished, it is time to play ...

May 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:29

Cockpit Makeover | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep39]

Flash through the galley completion and join Herby for the construction of our new deck rack! Maddie cleans like crazy and takes us on a walk through Angra. Both of us tackle the monster project of cleaning, sanding, and painting the cockpit in one afterno...

May 12, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:04

Why Didn’t We Take Our Pets Cruising? | Sailing Wisdom

When we set off to go cruising, we made the decision to leave our pets that we love dearly and leave them with our parents. Why? Why not take them cruising? Why not find a way? That is what we discuss. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor S...

May 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:38

Introducing Oscar and the Finished Galley | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep38]

The galley refit is finished! Maddie gives the new galley a test run in our new sink surrounded by the mahogany butcher block counter top. Herby also gets to work on some other boat projects as the clock ticks away at their time on the hard. Maddie experie...

May 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:48

The Language of Traveling | Sailing Wisdom

International travel brings about a bunch of different experiences. One of them is going to be language! Learning a language by immersion is a very effective way to become proficient, and it also opens doors to new and wonderful opportunities while you are...

May 02, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:45

Why the Azores?

We have just finished up our sailboat refit in the Azores. We are frequently asked why we didn't do all of this work in the United States before we left. This video answers those questions and better explains how we found ourselves here on these magical i...

Apr 23, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:22

Galley DESTRUCTION | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep36]

The head refit is coming to an end as we begin painting the first coat of deck paint. The galley destruction begins as we make way on the "other" "next project" and begin the galley refit. Our time on the hard is running out and we need to get back into t...

Apr 21, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:45

Have you heard?? | Sailing Wisdom

Have you heard?? Because chances are, we haven't! Taken aback by the tragic news of the burning Notre Dame in Paris, we discuss our experiences with cruising and how it effects our ability to receive news in other countries. Patreon: https://www.patreon....

Apr 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:20

The Closer We Get… | Sailing Wisdom S3 Ep35

It feels like these projects are never going to end! As we finish one, the next project is staring us in the face! Herby is finishing the head Refit and finally is applying varnish to the wood. Maddie sands the entire deck in preparation for the primer tha...

Apr 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:27

Surprise Taxes! | Sailing Wisdom

Ever planning on cruising in Portugal? If so, you will want to be prepared for these hidden taxes! In this video, we detail the taxes levied on visiting boats. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-d...

Apr 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:23

The Police Come Knocking! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep34]

The police come banging on our hull early in the morning with guns and all! Our blue binder comes to the rescue and we explain why it’s so important to stay organized! We’ve got some unexpected payments to make, which is a bummer. Maddie deals with the...

Apr 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:38

Want to See my Seacock? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep33]

The head refit is coming along nicely! The old seacock is removed, the wood paneling gets installed, and most importantly: Maddie sprains her ankle! Maddie is out of commission for the next several days as she waits for her ankle to heal while Herby keeps ...

Mar 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:57

All Good Things Must Come To An End (MJ Sailing – EP 94)

The weather does not seem to be letting up, and we need to take Elements on her last sail from Sao Miguel to Terceria. Passing up on what seemed like the best window at the time, we enjoy what we know will be our last week in Ponta Delgada...what has now ...

Mar 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:30

No Reservations | Sailing Wisdom [S3E32]

Valentines Day! Herby and Maddie celebrate in their own “special” way. Also, Herby does a bunch of head work and the planning phase for the reconstruction begins! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rig...

Mar 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:57

Cold Weather Sailing – We’re Not in the Tropics Anymore! (MJ Sailing -Episode 93)

Getting into harsher conditions in the north isn't going to stop us from island hopping. We're still ready to make the 95 mile open water sail between Terceria and Sao Miguel. We'd been lucky to have many pleasure cruises between these islands in the sum...

Mar 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:05

So Much Head…Refit Work | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep31]

We start off with a phone call to Lady K Sailing (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWjvR-ATkCV1Aqt5Xki8g8A) where we discussed rigging options for his boat. Herby continues the head refit, but instead of tearing out, he finally gets to start installing it...

Mar 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:51

Diesel VS Gas Generator?! | Sailing Wisdom

Which generator do we prefer: diesel or gas? We have both, but we have to get rid of one. Which will it be and WHY? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri...

Mar 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:01

Red Sky In Morning, Sailors Take Warning (MJ Sailing – EP 92)

Volcanic craters, hurricanes barreling down, and a bumpy ride with the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. THIS...was an interesting few weeks for us. We start out by trying to spend a few nice days at anchor next to a simply stunning sunken volcano....

Mar 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:21

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