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Ep 49 Big Weather in Gibraltar, then off to Ceuta, Spanish Morocco
We see a weather window to leave Gibraltar for Ceuta, but then get hammered on both ends.
Ep 48 Electric In-Mast Furler Resurrection (Sailing Talisman)
This is more of a maintenance video, as the Hood Formula electric mainsail furler we disassembled in the previous episode is reassembled, painted, installed, and used. There is a real skill set to using in-mast furling systems of all types, and I list some...
Ep 47 Furler Fail (Sailing Talisman)
Following our major furler failure, which damaged our sails and scared the crap out of us, the furler becomes the center of attention for a full rebuild.
Ep 46 Rough Passage to Gibraltar
We leave at 2:00 am from Rota, Spain for a passage down to Gibraltar. See our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyachttalisman
Ep 45 Hot Chicks in Rota, Spain
We continue heading south toward warmer weather and finally find the beaches we were told of.
Ep 44 Boat Projects: Installing Fusion Wired Remote (Sailing Talisman)
In this departure from sailing down the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal, we take time for a minor upgrade. This is a project video, showing install and wiring for the Fusion Audio wired remote control product. A bit about how these things go into a b...
Ep 42 Finally Sailing! Overnight Passage to Cascais Portugal
After our disastrous stay in Leixoes, Portugal (losing Doc), we swallow hard and head south to Cascais, which turns out to be the perfect respite.
Ep 39 Ominous Weather Vibes (Sailing Leixoes, Portugal)
Leixoes, Portugal: The Doc dog is settling in nicely and we visit the city of Porto to see the Graham's port distillery. But our plans for departure are interrupted.
Ep 38 The Doc Dog Re-Joins the Crew
After months of hard work, we finally manage to get our dog to the boat. It's a wonderful time for both Wendy and myself, and of course for Doc, who probably thought we'd abandoned him. Starting in Baiona, Spain, we head for Vigo, pick up Doc, then cruise ...
Ep 37 The Cruising Life! Hanging Out in Bayona, Spain.
We begin settling in to the cruising lifestyle. Bayona is a charming town with lots to do, so we get to it, taking a walking tour and also visiting the castle. This posting is more about the town and less about sailing. We'll alternate episodes between get...
Ep 35 Talisman Leaves Scotland for France. Heading South to the Med.
Talisman finally heads south from Scotland, bound for Camerey Sur Mer, France. This is our first big passage and we bring Iain Hunter of Hunter Yacht Deliveries with us. Iain did all the heavy lifting in terms of getting the boat back into working order af...
Ep 34 Sailboat Electronics Refit in a Foreign Land
Oyster 485 Talisman receives a much needed electronics upgrade in preparation for our passage across the Bay of Biscay to Spain.
Ep 33 We Finally Own a Boat! Oyster 485 Talisman
Back in Troon, Scotland, we finally close on our sailboat, Oyster 485 Talisman.
Ep 32 Sailboat Shopping: Oyster 485
A trip to Troon, Scotland to view the 1994 Oyster 485.