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Sailing the Caribbean Panama to the Cayman Islands Ep. 42
Gargoyle has spent one full year in Central America and now it is time to start a new chapter in the journey, exploring the Caribbean. Catching one of the few weather windows before April, we headed out to make the 600nm passage in the company of Seahorse....
Gargoyle Heads to the Spa Ep. 41
After 18 months exploring from the glaciers of Alaska to the boobies of the Galapagos, Gargoyle is in need a trip to the yacht spa. It has been a full two years since Gargoyle was last hauled and we are anxious to see how the bottom paint has been holding ...
Panama Canal Transit Ep.40
Through the Panama Canal in 72 hours!! On the Monday before Christmas, Gargoyle anchored in La Playita anchorage to await inspection and measurement. In just a short 72 hour, we would have made the journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. In this episode,...
Engine Fixed – Happy Dancing Ep. 39
It was just over a year ago that we exited Zihuantanejo harbor to make water and our overheat alarm sounded. At first we assumed our raw water intake had ingested a plastic bag, but it turned out to be the biggest boat challenge of 2020. Mechanics in Mexic...
Odd Jobs on a Sailboat Ep. 38
While we have been focusing on the big-ticket items like our engine repair and hot water tank, this week we do a few “odd jobs” on Gargoyle. Decalcifying the heads, replacing freshwater tank level sensors, replacing our defective Raymarine Axiom, and r...
Maldives PASSAGE PREP and finally saying goodbye to THAILAND! Outside Watch – Vlog #4
REAL TIME UPDATE! We are off to the Maldives! In this video we get a little more technical and show a lot of the preparation that has gone into making this passage possible. We also say goodbye to Thailand after one life changing year (2020 of course) crui...
Checking into Panama after Sailing from the Galapagos Islands Ep.36
Following a seven-day passage from the Galapagos Islands to Vista Mar Marina in Panama, the crew of Gargoyle checks into the marina and the country. In the time of COVID, there is never a simple check-in procedure so after the now requisite nasal swabbing,...
Sailing to the Galapagos Islands on Your Own Boat – What You Need to Know Ep.35
Since returning from 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands we have been inundated with questions. How much does it cost? What is the deal with permits? Is it true you cannot get off your boat without a guide? Can I stop in the Galapagos without a permit? To hel...
Our AMEL 54 ‘Skylark’ TOUR! – Outside Watch Vlog #3
Join us on board Skylark, our 2009 Amel 54, where we will give you a full tour inside, outside, and underwater. Skylark is a 16 meter, bluewater cruising yacht, designed to cross every ocean in comfort and safety. We will show you some of the features...
THAILAND Cruising, FUTURE plans and WHALE SHARKS – Outside Watch Vlog #2
We’re back with round two of Outside Watch! This time we explore the west coast of Thailand finally arriving in our favorite island of Koh Lipe, we experience some insanely nasty weather, and we talk about our sailing plans for the Future. If you like th...
Liveaboards Cross the Atlantic!! | Season 5 Trailer
Get ready for our Atlantic crossing! We will take you with us to Madeira, Cape Verde, Suriname, and the Caribbean on this incredible adventure! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Instag...
Two AIRLINE PILOTS Turned Full Time SAILORS in the COVID Era – Outside Watch Vlog#1
Hello! Welcome to our new vlog. In this video we introduce ourselves and explain how we ended up in this crazy situation as full time cruisers living on board our Amel 54. We also celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary and explore some beautiful anchorages ...
Bluewater Cruising During the Pandemic – Decisions Decisions Decisions Ep.19
We prepared and planned for this journey over many years but like almost everyone, we missed the risk of a global pandemic completely altering our world as we know it. However, we have vowed that rather than hide from the new reality, we are going to embra...
SAILING back to paradise – Ep 65
A huge thank you to those who help keep our boat afloat by supporting our creative process via Patreon. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis Sailing back to paradise In last weeks episode ...