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Hear Why This Pro American Skipper Got Stuck In Cabo Verde Africa | Meet Captain Matt | S6 Epsd 105
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #caboverde Meet Captain Matt and hear why he got stuck in Mindelo. In short he and crew set off to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Sao Vicente island into the fierce Sao Vicente canal and shredded their Gen...
Ep 369 | Attention Needed to FIX Window Leak: Nutshell’s BOATYARD Haul Out
The weather is getting worse and we try to make our way onward, but we have to turn back and anchor up. Magnus notices there is a major leak at the helm station and so goes about investigating. The windscreen isn’t actually attached! We add that to our ...
ALUMINUM BOAT CORROSION: Causes, Prevention, and Fixes – EP200
Aluminum boats are tough, but corrosion can be a real problem if you don’t take the right precautions. In this video, we break down the different types of corrosion that affect aluminum boats—galvanic, electrolytic, and crevice corrosion—and show you...
Our FIRST Good Deed of the year, anchor fixing… and an UNEXPECTED mess! S3 Ep.6
In this episode we set out to clean up a local grass verge, add some much needed anchor chain and somehow we end up in a hilariously messy situation. Join us as we do our part to keep the environment clean, and get hands on with some essential boat work, c...
Paella De Piratas & More | How We Sailors Live & Work In Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 104
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #africa #caboverde Jose, long time sailor invited us to his place where he made his famous dipping sauce. Peppers onion, garlic and olive oil. Then, the secret is to drop a piece of sizzling coal in it. ...
Ep 368 | Finding a HOLE in the HULL, Transducer Ripped Off the Boat!
We go in search of a place to dry out to assess the damage from the transducer being ripped off the boat. After a few attempts, we finally manage to land Nutshell. Magnus investigates the damage and finds a hole in the hull! He makes the repairs and reatt...
GET US OUT OF HERE! (Not long now)
After a relaxing Christmas and New years with family it's time to have another crack at this vessel and finally finally finally get out for some cruising. This week while trying to survive running on next to no sleep and having at times two screaming babie...
NATURE CHARGES! WILDLIFE & BOATLIFE | Sailing South Africas wild coast
BOAT LIFE to WILDLIFE | Sailing South Africas wild coast After a challenging Mozambique Channel crossing, we've made landfall in South Africa! Before setting sail for Durban, we tackle essential oat jobs and take a break to experience an unforgettable saf...
Winter In Mindelo | How I Live & Work On My Sailboat In Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 103
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #windedvoyage #caboverde #africa Winter here is mostly constant strong winds coming down from the north. It can go on for days, weeks. Living aboard one’s floating home, you are very concerned with the wind pushing y...
Sailboat refit COST! (How much did we spend?)
Bringing this Amel Super Maramu (one of the greatest blue water cruisers built in the 90's and 00's) back to life after a huge accident with a container ship has been nothing short of a crazy roller coster. This we look into the cost of it all and figure o...
The Simple Pleasures Of Living Aboard | How I Live & Work In Mindelo Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 102
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #windedvoyage #caboverde #africa That’s me there. Living the sailor’s life. Here in Mindelo. On my boat Galopin. I’m waiting for better weather and my crew before setting out. And I got a few things to fix on Galopin. And t...
FROM OCEAN CROSSING to BOAT WORK… the reality of sailing life
FROM OCEAN CROSSING to BOAT WORK... the reality of sailing life We made it to South Africa. After an incredible ocean crossing, we check into the country, experience some traditional South African food, and of course, start the never ending boat maintena...
I Couldn’t Resist Them | How I Spent My 64th Birthday In Mindelo, Cabo Verde Africa | S6 Epsd 101
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #windedvoyage #africa #caboverde Having my birthday mid-January, it’s too close to end of year festivities for me to partying so soon. As well it would be my 64th birthday. Not an age I enjoy announcing loudly. But this is Mind...
They Followed Me From Turkey | I Inspired Them To Sail To Sao Vicente Cabo Verde | S6 Epsd 100
#sailing #sailinglifestyle #adventure #africa #windedvoyage This family came up to me to say hello. They said they had been following me on Winded Voyage and were inspired to sail away. They came all the way from Turkey, their homeland, two years ago. And...