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My resilience was being severely tested here in Tarrafal do Santiago. It was Mother Nature's turn to come down hard on the town and me. Intense rain fell non-stop for hours. I took it as a good sign. It washed the boat and I filled up with fresh rain water...
If there is one skill thing to learn being a full time sailor, it is patience. We are always waiting for, the weather, a part or in my case here, to go to court. And at this anchorage is really testing my patience. I clean up after the police search and ca...
Sailor Alex recounts his experience of being arrested in Tarrafal de Santiago, Cabo Verde, under circumstances he claim were misunderstood. Three months prior, they traveled from Tarrafal Cabo Verde to Dakar Senegal intending to repair his boat engine. Aft...
We're under way on our passage from Dakar to Cabo Verde. Nearing the archipelago, I could see the difference in the ocean. This was Cape Verdean conditions. I’m all too familiar with them. My hopes were to get in and anchor before dark. We were not very ...
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Just hours away from sailing from Dakar, Senegal to Cabo Verde. We just need a engine starter, ignition, alternator and diesel engine philosophy. We board the crew starting with Asahi, the Japanese cycle traveler who's cycling around Africa. As well as Pau...
Lots happening this weeks guys! As well as starting to prep and repaint our Sillette Mk 2 Sonic Drive Leg, (which also needs servicing), we are tackling some major wiring... Nicky spends quite a few hours inside sweltering lockers, upside down at all angle...
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There is no such thing as a 'last' job, because maintenance never ends on a boat, but recommissioning our diesel generator is essential if we want to be continual cruisers on the canals and waterways of England!
It's been held up by a broken bolt that we ...
Arona and crew brought Simone the Perkins Diesel engine back home to Galopin via the beach and dinghy. He installed it just enough for us to go a give it a feel. Simone purred and we gloated. One of two of his most memorable jobs of his career. That’s th...
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Haul-out time! After our quick snowy escape to New Zealand, we’re back in the tropics and straight into a massive boat maintenance week (or two) at Rebak Marina in Malaysia. Fresh groceries in hand… and into the painting suits we go! 🎨⛵️
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After months of research and contemplation, I finally found and ordered the perfect new life vest for Buddy, they aren't cheap so you need to make sure you get the right one for your dog, and this one seems perfect! Life Jackets are one thing we do not scr...
We are into cosmetics now. Simone the Perkins diesel engine is tuned and ready for it’s beauty treatment. She will proudly wear the Perkins brand blue. Meanwhile I non/slip my floor, make friends with a jumping spider and watch a boat launch enviously. A...
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It's another hour special for you guys again this week! It's Bears 12th birthday and have we got some cool celebrations to share with you! The kids are both finally old enough to take scuba diving!! and they absolutely love it! Hope you enjoy sharing all t...
Join us as we continue making progress toward our dream electrical system! 🔋
In this week’s catamaran refit update from New Zealand, we finish the demolition of the starboard aft cabin— the future home of our new lithium battery bank, air condition...
Doing a full diesel engine rebuild takes time, and money. Arona is diligently caring for Simone the Perkins 4108. As I take care of projects on Galopin while waiting. Sometimes I need to get out of the CVD club and get stuff like groceries and cash. And th...
YAY!!!! Beau is finally back on the boat, she has studied, worked, sat exams, visited family and her gorgeous boyfriend and is now back on Pickle to help with all the final boat work so we get get finished asap! Everyone is super happy to have Beau back, e...
The greatest diesel mechanic I have known throughout my travels is Arona. Here at the Dakar Yacht Club or CVD. He's been caring for my dear Simone, the Perkins 4108 for many years. Now Simone is on his bench and ready to roar back to life again.
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Still here in Almerimar doing boat-jobs, thankfully it feels like we're getting to the end of the list now and I'm counting down the weeks before we're in the water again! This weeks jobs are super important as we are fitting all new through hulls and seac...
My boat Galopin and I are waiting for Simone, our Perkins diesel engine to have her full makeover by Arona, greatest shade tree mechanic I know. We’re living here during Senegal’s rain season. Which offers the most surreal views and bitch slapping stor...
It's all about the Anti-Slip Gel-Coating this week guys! It's going to take a while, but we are getting there guys and I'm thrilled to see some parts of the renovation coming to an end! It really feels like the beginning of the end! Im so excited to be on ...
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