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The Most STRESSFUL Day on Our Boat YET [Making Our Way Ep 30]

Come join us for 15 minutes of anxiety! In this episode we have to move our boat without an engine (including docking it), and we get our first haul out and put Via on the hard. Whew!

Jan 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:40

Scary Day: We Found a LEAK in Our Boat [Making Our Way Ep 29]

Pretty much any boat owners worst nightmare: we find a salt water leak in the boat that requires immediate attention, and fixing it does *not* go to plan. At all.

Jan 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:25

Free at Last! SAILING AWAY From Land Life!! [Making Our Way Ep 28]

In this episode we fully cut our ties with land life and FINALLY get to push off the dock. Come sail away with us as we travel from the San Juans to Seattle to make final preps for heading offshore!

Jan 08, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:50

It Just Never Ends: The Joys of Boat Life Continue! [Making Our Way Ep 27]

We FINALLY push off the dock and complete an intensive 10 days of work! And just when we thought we were out of the woods, another unexpected situation unfolds. We just have to laugh as we take this one on!

Jan 01, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:36

Holy BOAT WORK Batman! Our Massive Project Continues! [Making Our Way Ep 26]

The boat work saga continues! We are THISCLOSE to finally wrapping the huge task of replacing our standing rigging. Come hang on the dock while we chip away and prepare Via for offshore sailing!

Dec 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:02

Replacing Our STANDING RIGGING Ourselves?! [Making Our Way Ep 25]

We tackle a BIG project in this week's episode! Replacing all of our standing rigging ourselves in prep for taking via offshore. Come hang with us on the dock as we take it all on!

Dec 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:32

HEAT WAVE! Dock Work in a Toasty 100 Degrees [Making Our Way Ep 24]

We make it to the dock to begin 10 days of intense boat projects, JUST in time for a massive heatwave to sweep through the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we kick off some work on via and try to stay cool!

Dec 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:52

Well This Doesn’t Suck: Summer Cruising in the San Juan Islands [Ep 23 Making Our Way]

Join us for a week of peak cruising in the Pacific Northwest. We've got one week left til we're tied to the dock for major boat work, so we're soaking it ALL up: swimming, downwind sailing, grilling, stunning sunsets and moonrises, and much more.

Dec 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:10

Via’s first CREW! 3 People + 2 Dogs in 40 ft for 3 Days! [Ep 22 Making Our Way]

We are excited + nervous to bring aboard our first crew member for a whole weekend! Tune in to see how it goes and all the incredible wildlife encounters we manage to have in a short time.

Dec 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:45

Someone is Dragging Anchor RIGHT Towards Us [Ep 21 Making Our Way]

Cupcakes with a side of drama! In this episode, Mike's birthday fun continues -- but some high winds create quite a not-so-fun surprise. We aren't thrilled to see someone directly upwind from us dragging anchor fast. Come hang with us as we cook, eat, hang, and try our best to avoid a coll...

Nov 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:09

A Day in the Life ON ANCHOR in Friday Harbor [Making Our Way Ep 15]

Its almost summertime in the San Juan Islands! Join us as we enjoy a day on the hook and explore town, grab provisions, hunt down wifi, and make dinner as the sun sets in beautiful Friday Harbor. It's day in the life of cruising the San Juans!

Sep 26, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:42

BOAT WORK + Off Shore Prep Begins! [Making Our Way Ep 14]

In this episode we spend a week in a marina tackling projects to get viā ready to head off shore. We measure our standing rigging and take on a risky little endeavor to trouble shoot our boat speed instrument!

Sep 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:23

Almost Running AGROUND + Dodging TORPEDOS?! [Making Our Way Ep 12]

In this episode we pass through an active naval torpedo range (?!), navigate a shallow channel on Whidbey Island during an extra low tide and almost run aground, all so we can get into town and snag our COVID vaccines. Come along for the adventures on land and sea!

Aug 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:56

Crossing the Strait + Sailing Under Our First BRIDGE! [Making Our Way Ep 11]

We tackle a few firsts! We finally cross the Straight of Juan de Fuca and look out on the path to the Pacific that we will be taking in just a few short months, navigate the strong currents of Admiralty Inlet, and with nerves on high alert, we go under our first bridge.

Aug 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:15

A PERFECT Day Off, Playing in the Sun on Lopez Island [Making Our Way Ep 10]

In this episode we spend the spring heat wave in gorgeous Watmough Bay on Lopez Island. We hang the hammock, go for a hike, paddle board around the shallows, and even go for a swim in the icy water!

Aug 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:41

Stalking Oprah on Orcas + a VERY COLD Dive on the Prop!! [Making Our Way Ep 7]

In this episode we explore gorgeous East Sound, spot Oprah’s digs on Orcas Island, have ourselves a perfect downwind sail (we passed Oprah's house!), update our interior a bit, and check our prop for crab-pot damage in 47° water.

Jun 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:07

Mistakes Were Made: We Hit Something [Making Our Way Ep 6]

In this episode, we learn some important lessons about our boat, we discover bioluminescence in a VERY surprising place, and we make some mistakes. Oops.

Jun 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:57

Pushing Off the Dock for Good + Naming Via! [Making Our Way Ep 4]

We finally leave the marina and begin our life as full time cruisers, and it doesn't go quiiiiite to plan. Come along with us as we spend our first few nights out and hold a renaming ceremony to officially rename our vessel to Viā, and share the story behind the name. To read the full story of...

May 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:02

Our First Month Living Aboard Via… and it’s TOUGH. [Making Our Way Ep 3]

We finally make the move from our house and to living full-time on our boat, and in the first 12 hours we have the rug pulled out from underneath us. This video is a short collection of the heartbreak, challenges, and the happier moments of our first month(s) living aboard our sailboat.

May 05, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:33

Making the Move: Selling Everything to Live on a Boat [Making Our Way Ep 2]

The truth about what its like to sell off nearly everything you own (including your home) and moving onto a 40 ft sailboat. Join us as we say goodbye to lots of memories as we begin our newest adventure on the sea.

Mar 19, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:25

We’re Doing it! The Truth Behind Our Decision to Live on a Boat [Making Our Way Ep 1]

In November of 2020 we sold our home and everything in it, Mike quit his job, and we moved onto a sailboat where we will live while we travel the world for the foreseeable future. The number one question we get when we share this choice: WHY? So this video takes you through the details of our dec...

Jan 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:53

Repairing our SAILBOAT – (Unforgettable Sailing Ep. 127)

A day at the boatyard is far different from a day anchored in pristine waters, the shipyard is ussualy noisy, dirty, and tiring. This time we hauled out Unforgettable for a quick make over at Tecnimarine in Tahiti. Watch this episode to see how’s our typical day at the yard as hard workers! SUBSCRI...

Feb 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:00

Maintenance: Cleaning Mould (Mold) from Water Tanks and Fitting Filters on our Sailboat

All of our sailboat repair and maintenance blogs are now hosted on our dedicated maintenance channel, MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE Check it out here: An edited version of this video is now hosted there. Scrubbing the Mould (Mold - sorry USA!) from the fresh water tanks of our boat - Urgh! These mainte...

May 06, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:50

Making New Friends in SXM – Ep. 50 RAN Sailing

Our sailing north in the Caribbean has now taken us to SXM, Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. This is the island with two countries in a very small area and it's also the island with a VERY cool airport! We met so many nice people during our time in SXM and we also got to do some boat maintenance on o...

May 26, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:58

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