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The IMPORTANCE of a PEEL TEST and why to test new materials! (S2 E43 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we show you the importance of a peel test and why you should always test your materials before using them. We got 15 galleons of new epoxy over the weekend in Santo Domingo. It is not west system and we've never us...
FIBREGLASS REPAIR of a 3 Foot Crack Under the Water Line (S2 E41 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we work on fibreglassing the 3 foot crack we exposed under the water line. This fibreglass repair takes a lot of patience and a lot of layers as it is quite deep into the hull. Davy will be doing a double sided rep...
GAMECHANGER; The Greatest Tool in the World THE GELCOAT PEELER (S2E39 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we get a GAMECHANGING TOOL! This tool makes the work we are doing so much easier and more efficient. the Gelcoat Peeler is a quite expensive tool and we are super thankful to Steven and Janet. They also have some p...
Life on the Hard … BONUS EPISODE! (S2 E38 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we conquer a few small jobs around the boat and start to make progress on the rudder skin. Life on the hard isn't so bad. We have a great breeze that comes through the boat. The only trouble is the noseeums!!! Doe...
Avoiding Boat Trailer Failure!! (S2 E30 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we finally get the trailer removed from under our boat!! It was a very stressful 20 minutes but the staff at marina Tropical were very professional. They moved slowly and removed it without causing a massive failur...
Searching for Hidden Damage (S2 E28 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot sail and dive we start to investigate the hull for any hidden damage that we may not have seen before. We know there is a lot of work ahead of us so coming up with an action plan is our next step! We are super excited t...
We’re taking on WATER!!! (S2 E24 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we come back from a night away from the boat to find something we were not expecting!!!! A bilge FULL of water! The pump had stopped working and we have a serious issue to deal with! When faced with a chal...
How to: Build a Hardtop Part 2 + Tropical Storm Isaias in the Dominican Republic! (S2 E16)
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue to make progress on our new fibreglass hardtop! However with every step forward there are two steps back! Tropical Storm Isaias made a direct hit to Luperon! Luperon is and has been a great hurri...
Our next BIG Project! (S2 E14 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we have some big news! Our next BIG project will be building a HARD TOP for Barefoot 2.0 During the two hurricanes that hit Barefoot her original hard top was blown off. We have decided to create a bigger a...
There’s a HOLE in my boat! (S2 E12 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
This week on Barefoot Sail and Dive we move into Luperon Harbour, onto the floating dock! The dock gives us a chance to finally get some boat work done! Davy made a HUGE HOLE in the boat...but it's a good thing! Fixing some of the delaminated fibreglass. ...
Sea-trial on Our Hurricane Damaged Cat (S2 E6)
This week we get everything ready to take our home on her first sea-trial! This is something we've been waiting for, for a long time as we had to wait for the big super yacht beside us to move in order for us to get out of our slip. Once Nirvana was out ...
Diving in Grand Cayman! – Barefoot Sail and Dive Ep 34
Grand Cayman is one of the most beautiful places to go diving! There are an abundance of ship wrecks and loads of sea turtles! After having been in the Bahamas where there is little to no sea life and then Jamaica where the water is not as clear it is fan...
Crossing the Caribbean Sea! – Barefoot Sail and Dive (Ep 33)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we leave Jamaica and head out into the Caribbean Sea! On day one we were joined by a pod of over 20 dolphins! After 47 hours we arrived in Grand Cayman. It was an incredible feeling to complete our second multiple ...
Cruising the North Coast of Jamaica (Part 3) – Barefoot Sail and Dive Ep 31
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we pull up anchor and leave Discovery Bay. Cruising the north coast of Jamaica, we sail to Montego Bay with very little wind but we make it! Montego Bay does not have many good places to anchor anymore. The yacht c...