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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...

Nov 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:32

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...

Oct 30, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:34

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.

Oct 15, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:30

Ep 33 We Finally Own a Boat! Oyster 485 Talisman

Back in Troon, Scotland, we finally close on our sailboat, Oyster 485 Talisman.

Aug 29, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:30

Ep 32 Sailboat Shopping: Oyster 485

A trip to Troon, Scotland to view the 1994 Oyster 485.

Jul 02, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:52

Ep 31 Sailboat Shopping: Tayana 52 in Antigua, W.I.

While in Antigua we take a tour of a 1991 Tayana 52 bluewater cruiser. The boat shows extremely well and we discuss some of the features and benefits of this classic offshore cruiser. At the end of the video I discuss the merits of aft cockpit boats versus...

Apr 02, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:45

Ep 29 Nelson’s Dockyard and the Fortifications of Antigua

As part of our sailboat shopping excursions we head to Antigua in the West Indies. On the second day we looked at the Moody 46 in the morning and hiked from Falmouth Harbour to English Harbour, exploring the fortifications and eventually ending up at Nelso...

Mar 20, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:14

Ep 28 Sailboat Shopping in Antigua: Moody 46 Cutter

Wendy and I travel to Antigua, West Indies in the Eastern Caribbean to view a 1999 Moody 46. The Moody 46 is a respected bluewater offshore cruiser, and this one was very well maintained. Toward the end of the video I have a recap of the showing and our th...

Mar 06, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:41

Ep 27 Superyachts in Antigua

We head to Antigua, West Indies for a long weekend of boat shopping. But first we take a tour of the Antigua Yacht Club marina in English Harbour, Falmouth. Superyachts were everywhere, and we couldn't help lusting after them.

Feb 17, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:05

Ep 26 Full Moon Party-Trellis Bay Tortola, BVI

We partake in the Trellis Bay full moon party. Trellis Bay is right next to the airport at Beef Island, Tortola BVI. The party was out of control. Highly recommended!

Feb 08, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:50

Ep 25 Crazy Sailing-The “Christmas Trades” kick in with a vengence

As the trade-winds settle in in the Caribbean, extra strong versions called "Christmas Trades" herald the arrival of the traditional east to west subtropical weather patterns. We got hit hard during this phase, and while it was fun, it was also hard-core.

Feb 01, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:03

Ep 24 Sailing The Caribbean-Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay

Just a short video of our crossing from Jost Van Dyke to Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. It's a line-of-sight reach across, but the winds were howling!

Jan 26, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:55

Ep 23 Home Again-Sailing the Caribbean

We head to St. Thomas, USVI, get a bit tipsy on the beach the night we arrive, head over to Tortola, BVI the next day, and pick up our Jeanneau 469 (bareboat) for 10 days of epic sailing in the Caribbean.

Jan 07, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:19

Ep 20 Sailboat Shopping-Grand Soleil GS 50

We head to Fajardo, Puerto Rico to look at a 2004 Grand Soleil GS 50 sailboat. The 2001-2007 GS 50s are Judel/Vrolijk designed, and have naturally beautiful lines. Slight changes were made starting in 2008, and the boats were produced until 2013. A new Bot...

Nov 16, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:35:32

Ep 19 Viking River Cruise Part 3: Melk Abbey

We know this is off the beaten track for our channel (monohull sailing), but it’s shoulder season here in Colorado and we decided to do a European river cruise with Wendy’s parents. It was a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budepest, Hungary...

Oct 10, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:24

Ep 18 Viking River Cruise Part 2: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

We know this is off the beaten track for our channel (monohull sailing/yachting), but it’s shoulder season here in Colorado and we decided to do a European river cruise with Wendy’s parents. It was a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budepest...

Oct 10, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:34

Ep 17 Viking River Cruise Part 1: Passau, Germany

We know this is off the beaten track for our channel (monohull sailing), but it’s shoulder season here in Colorado and we decided to do a European river cruise with Wendy’s parents. It was a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budepest, Hungary...

Oct 10, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:20

Ep 16 Fast Sailing: Playing Hooky from Work

We call our bosses to say we won't be in for the afternoon and head out to the lake. The wind proves gusty, hitting 15-18 - not the strongest we've seen by far, but enough to get us get us moving along at a good clip. Music: Underwate Love, Jerome Ismaa

Aug 24, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:55

Ep 15 Marine Hardware Tips

Essential hardware tips for boating and the marine environment. We review sealants, fasteners, thread lockers, cotter pins and cotter rings, battery powered screw guns and impact drivers, plus lubricants.

Aug 01, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:43

Ep 14 Boat Camping Weekend

Sailing at 9000 takes a weekend to go boat camping!

Jul 28, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:12

Ep 13 Catalina C 22 Sailboat Electrical Refit

We Refit the electrical system in our Catalina C-22 Sailboat.

Jul 22, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:25

Ep 12 Bluewater Sailboats with John Kretschmer

At the end of our bluewater sailing course, we take a few minutes to interview John Kretschmer about his feelings on modern yacht design. For those of you looking to purchase a passagemaking sailboat, it's good stuff. Music Credits: Huma Huma (Omission)

Jul 18, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:22

Ep 11 A Quick Day Sail … July 4th, 2016

We do a nice day sail on Lake Granby for fourth of July weekend (2016). Winds are light, but it's a fun day with Doc, our Golden Retriever. Music credits: Chiba (From Rock to Stone) Chiba (Honor This World)

Jul 09, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:54

Ep 10 Life Safety at Sea with John Kretschmer

Offshore sailing guru John Kretschmer talks PFDs and life rafts, plus we deploy a Winslow offshore 6-man lift raft in open ocean conditions. Music by Jess Cook (Into the Dark) and Milk Chance (Stoln Dance)

Jul 06, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:24

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