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Sharing a Boat yard with Firestone Family’s Perini Navi Tamsen 52 M Super Yacht
Tamsen is a 170 ft Perini Navi super sailing yacht built for the Firestone Family, who crew the boat themselves. We were fortunate enough to get a closeup view of this yacht during PILAR's stay at Thunderbolt Marine Services in Savannah, GA. Most of time...
Beam Reach Sail – 10 Knots SOG – Charter Guests – Charleston to Savannah – EP39
Perfect Winds, Sunshine & Great Company made for a great 10 hour day sailing an average of 10 knots SOG from Bohicket Marina in Johns Island-Charleston to Bull River Marina in Savannah on Thanksgiving Holiday 2019. WATCH a bit of coastal cruising for...
PILAR gets a Haul Out for Repair and Upgrades! EP40
WATCH how we get our 40,000 pound boat out of the water for repairs and upgrades ! What's on the list? Fix rudder shake. Fix sail drive "boots" - replace and secure. Underwater lights not working - replace and ensure water tight seal Antifouling - press...
Paddleboarding on a 4 knot current! EP36
We recently received our new paddleboards that we purchased while at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Voltsurf had a show special that could not be beat! Watch our unboxing and our first boarding adventure down Bohicket Creek. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https...
Smoke on the Water Morning – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP35
We anchored out on Halloween night and after pulling our anchor 3 times, :-( , during a storm, we finally got to sleep around midnight. We woke in the morning to very cold air on warm water, creating the "smoke on the water" effect. Beautiful. LINKS...
Seabrook Island, SC Horseback Riding along Beach – EP34
Ever ride horses along the beach? Took a break from sailing to enjoy a beautiful ride along Seabrook beach to Capn Sam's Inlet. Rode right along with the dolphins. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/blue...
Oyster Harvesting & Eating them Raw – Seabrook Island SC – EP33
Oyster Harvesting can be great this time of year. We go out and take just what we want to eat. If you try this yourselves, remember, they are razor sharp, you will need rubber gloves, and solid sole boots if you plan on walking around the beds. Put ba...
Broken Ribs, Boat Crash and Sailing in Southport, BaldHead, and Oak Islands – EP30
Southport NC is a small coastal town with a big heart. We recently sailed to Southport and stayed at the South Harbor Village Marina for a couple months. Aside from broken ribs and a boat crash, we enjoyed picture perfect beaches nearby at Bald Head Isla...
We caught 7 Dolphin Fish (mahi) in 4-6 foot seas! – May2014
Great day for catching fish - 7 Mahi off the South Carolina coast in May 2014. Rough Seas, but the 32 ft Regulator we were in handled it well. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bluedotvoyages SEA CREAT...
Blue Crab Catching, Cleaning & Cooking Dafusky Crab Cakes on Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP29
Watch this recreational blue crab catching with chicken parts on a string in PILAR's tender. Learn how to catch the most blue crab at once, learn how to clean them humanely and safely (the live ice method), proper cooking method, and the best recipe we h...
Escaping Hurricane Dorian – Sailing away from Southport – EP32
Although we had planned a relaxing Labor Day holiday in Southport NC, we quickly changed plans when we learned that Hurricane Dorian's eye was heading directly towards Southport. So, we made a last minute decision to leave before the 3 pm tide shift and ...
Hurricane Dorian coming at us – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP31
Our plans to stay in Southport NC through the end of September were cut short by Hurricane Dorian. So, with time only for minimal preparations, we left Southport and traveled south - yes south to return to our home port at Bohicket Marina. Why? It was...
11 day Sail from Grand Cayman to Cuba to Charleston SC – EP27
Watch the highlights of our Sailing voyage from Grand Cayman to Cuba to US. 11 days on the water with only 2 stops - Caya Largo Cuba (before the no-travel change) and Key West FL before the final leg to Bohicket Marina located in South Carolina's Charlest...
An unexpected surprise – Dolphin Strand Feeding in Kiawah-Seabrook Island while in our dinghy. EP28
Just happened to catch this yesterday with granddaughter Bea. In South Creek, off North Edisto River, Seabrook-Kiawah Island, SC near Charleston, SC. Amazing Dolphin Strand Feeding. Strand feeding, so-called because the prey fish are stranded on the shor...