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Hallberg-Rassy Monsun 31, from Aabenraa to Copenhagen

The boat is an Hallberg Rassy Monsun 31, from 1976. I just bought her in Amsterdam and trying to sail to her new homeport.

Jul 11, 2020
Language: DA
Play Time: 00:08:34

Sailing Blue Bird | Beating up the crew – BOUND for BALTIC expedition

The spoken language in this video is danish. I will make some subtitles, please let me know if it works out OK? Content: We are playing a game of chess aboard Blue Bird. The looser has to cook a meal and do the dishes :-)

Dec 12, 2016
Language: DA
Play Time: 00:08:45

Sailing Blue Bird | first sailing experience in my Albin Ballad 30

This video was shot in november 2003. Sailing in Kattegat near Frederikshavn, Denmark. I just bought the Albin Ballad in Göteborg, Sweden and was making an attempt of bringing her home with my two friends Jan and Ding. Filmed with a Canon Powershot A70.

Oct 31, 2016
Language: DA
Play Time: 00:01:54

Sailing Blue Bird | In Fog – Bound for Baltic Expedition

In this video we are sailing from Marienhamn to Stockholm.

Aug 19, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:10

Mounting a Plastimo 811 T roller furling forestay

in this video I am building and mounting a new furling headstay on my old Albin ballad 30 classic GRP sailboat from 1976. Link to the manual:

Jul 09, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:13

Sailing Blue Bird | Sailing In The Night – from Copenhagen to Helsingoer

In this video we are making a night sailing on S/V Betty, an Albin Ballad, from Copenhagen to Helsingoer.

Jul 03, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:09

A Pipe Smoking Sailor

A random afternoon on Blue Bird, while she is on shore for the winter. Allan has just bought his first tobacco pipe and is smoking it for the first time. The pipe is hand made by Erik Nørding.

Feb 13, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:24

Sail Life – House vs Boat, Liveaboard Q&A

After having uploaded the last video, I received an email from Rutger and Ilse with a bunch of questions. All the questions had to do with transitioning from living in a house to become a full-time liveaboard. I figured these questions might be of interest to other potential liveaboards. Let me know...

Dec 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:07

Sailing Blue Bird | Baby aboard

It is my birthday and we are going sailing with our little baby.

Nov 20, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:41

Sailing Blue Bird | Episode 2 – BOUND for BALTIC expedition 2013, Albin Ballad

First day at sea. We have to get used to being aboard and sailing Blue Bird again.

Nov 14, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:49

Nanni Diesel 3.75 HE maintenance

In this video Im doing a little service on the Nanni Diesel 3.75 HE engine. It contains oil, gear oil and filter change. Tightening the V-belt.

Oct 17, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:39

Sailing Blue Bird | Picking up Betty in Dragør

Sailing from Dragør to Copenhagen with Betty, Albin ballad 30

Sep 14, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:21

Sailing Blue Bird | episode 1 – BOUND for BALTIC expedition

Thoughts and reflections before a 2300 nm roundtrip in the Baltic sea. The boat is an Albin Ballad from 1976.

Apr 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:22

Sailing Blue Bird | Hygiene on the BOUND for BALTIC expedition

In the 2300 nm roundtrip in the Baltic sea we are facing a hygiene problem onboard S/V Blue Bird, an Albin Ballad from 1976.

Mar 28, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:55

Sail Life – Building a chain locker, part 1

I'm figuring out how to build a chain locker. I would love to hear what you guys would do! Nico's website: The "screw on hatch" I mention:

Mar 22, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:56

Sailing Blue Bird | Winter sailing Albin Ballad

Daysail on the 22th of February.

Feb 27, 2015
Language: DA
Play Time: 00:01:51

Sailing Blue Bird | In the Winter

The trustworthy crew member was turning 40 and the best place to celebrate was off course on Blue Bird.

Feb 19, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:59

Sailing Blue Bird | Introduction – BOUND for BALTIC expedition

The BOUND for BALTIC expedition is a 2300 nm roundtrip in the Baltic Sea in an Albin Ballad from 1976. Visiting 9 countries. music: Inuit Feet - Det Dybe Blå

Jan 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:04

Sail Life – Sailboat update #7 – Icebox or fridge?

I really miss having a fridge aboard. Should I convert my icebox into a fridge? ISOTHERM: (item #44508) WAECO: (item #44453)

Jan 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:06

Sail Life – Liveaboard test day 1, insulation and more

I'm going to spend the next two weeks aboard Obelix with my dog. The goal is to figure out if I can move aboard my boat on a permanent basis. The 230V outlet installation is done and they are all working great. I'm trying to figure out how much insulation I really need in the boat to be ab...

Dec 21, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:12

Sail Life – The restoration of my sailboat (Obelix)

This winter I restored my 41 year old Albin Ballad (sailboat) to cruising condition. It was a lot of work but it turned out pretty nice! Video of the final result: Facebook:

Aug 22, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:42

Sail Life – Synthetic teak (isiteek) cabin sole – Part 1

I'm in the process of making a new synthetic teak cabin sole (the floor in a boat) using isiteek for my Albin Ballad (sailboat). This is part 1 of 3.

Aug 17, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:53

Sail Life – 2014 summer cruise, day #32 (Albin Ballad, 30 ft sailboat)

My plans changed once again.

Aug 09, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:23

Sail Life – 2014 summer cruise, day #16 (Albin Ballad, 30 ft sailboat)

Sadly I need to attend a funeral and therefore I need to head back to Sønderjylland (southern part of Jutland). I'm not going to make it all the way to Norway this year. That had originally been my plan. While under way there was issued a near gale warning for the area I was in. Luckily that mu...

Jul 27, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:40

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