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Essential Sail Repair Kit for Ocean Sailing
Never cross an ocean without a sail repair kit! Be ready to stitch or patch any rip—especially with special adhesive tape for lightweight sails. Must-have gear for safe offshore sailing.
Seacocks & Antifoul – Living With The Tide
In this episode, we’re cracking on with more work aboard Constantia as we get her ready for adventures ahead. From fitting new Tru Design seacocks (yep, we’re excited about seacocks now), slapping on fresh antifoul, and installing anchor chain markers,...
How We Are Preventing Corrosion On Our Aluminum Boat
Our top methods to fight corrosion on aluminum boats-easy, effective, and DIY-friendly! Watch It All : Boat Tech Tips and Seamanship - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7kd0Ilb2S4kzjrSmlEiFLMij-TgYHLgB If you get value from our videos whether ente...
Big Seas! Transatlantic Crossing | Ep 261
This time on Distant Shores we're in the Cape Verde Islands off the African Coast and setting our sails for the Caribbean over 2000 miles away. There are many other vessels getting ready to cross the Atlantic Ocean and we see some of these on the crossing....
Fighting A Blue Marlin | Catching The Most Prized Sport Fish In Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 115
Cabo Verde is reputed to be the most exciting place to fish by sport fishermen. They come from all over the world to fight a giant Blue Marlin. As well as us locals, a Swiss, a Dutch and a Spaniard. Who have invited a local fisherman who never fished with ...
Fixing Hidden Corrosion in My Aluminum Catamaran
Hidden hull corrosion? Watch me repair my aluminum catamaran before it gets worse! Watch It All : Boat Tech Tips and Seamanship - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7kd0Ilb2S4kzjrSmlEiFLMij-TgYHLgB Big thanks to Seesii Power Tool for backing us. I...
Fixing our Lazyjack Lines
How we fixed our lazyjack lines.. Mommy is way up there!!
I Suck At Fiberglass | Head DYI On My Boat Living Aboard In Mindelo, Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 114
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #caboverde #africa #windedvoyage I'm waiting for 8mm cable stuck in customs so that I can have a shroud made. So while waiting I'm fixing things. And this fix became a full blown project. Repairing and reinforcing the head/shower...
Aluminum Catamaran Refit: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
In this episode of Life on Jupiter, the refit continues aboard our aluminum performance cruising catamaran. We finally installed our Wilderness mattress. Goodbye back pain! and tackled the hot water system to bring a little more comfort to off-grid living....
BOAT LIFE – PROVISIONING FOR THE BAHAMAS & FUN IN PUERTO RICO! Ep-174
In this episode, we explore Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, tackle boat maintenance, pick up essential packages, provision for the Bahamas—and try the original piña colada! Real boat life, real city energy, and one seriously iconic drink 🍍🍹 ⛵ What...
The Drunken Sailors Bar | Best Place To Prep, Cook & Eat The Fish We Caught In Mindelo | S6 Epsd 113
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #windedvoyage #adventure #africa #caboverde We caught a huge Whaoo tuna with our friend Jose. We then brought it to his bar, The Drunken Sailor's Bar, where he prepared it for us drunken sailors and merry wenches to enjoy. Jose o...
TURNED BACK at the MEXICAN BORDER: Our Unexpected U-Turn!
Join us as we prepare for a major refit on our aluminum catamaran, Jupiter², for our next adventure! Watch It All : Boat Tech Tips and Seamanship - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7kd0Ilb2S4kzjrSmlEiFLMij-TgYHLgB In this video, we take you behi...
Catching A Huge Wahoo In Cabo Verde | The Best Place To Sport Fish & Not Always Easy | S6 Epsd 112
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #fishing #africa #caboverde Cabo Verde Africa is reputed to be one of the best places for sport fishing. The annual Blue Marlin World Championship has been won here on many occasions. Our friend Jose too...
The Ultimate Showdown: BOAT LIFE vs. RV LIFE – Pros and Cons Revealed!
RV life meets Boat life. Our honest comparison with Sailing Sunday on off-grid living! Watch It All : Boat Tech Tips and Seamanship - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7kd0Ilb2S4kzjrSmlEiFLMij-TgYHLgB Ever wondered what it's like living on a sailboa...