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Simple LIVING on a SAILBOAT | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 261
Living aboard a sailboat can get complicated very fast. We have spent enough time sailing the world to witness it first hand to us and other sailors. So sometimes it makes sense to just simplify your day to day life on a sailboat so that stress doesn't get...
BACK TO THE BOATYARD! WILL WE GET EVERYTHING DONE IN TIME!? EP-154
Back in the boatyard in Trinidad, we're diving into boat maintenance projects, from keel rust removal and painting prep to re-rigging the canvas and headsail! After a couple of months' break, we're ready to tackle the big tasks: sanding rust off the keel, ...
We’re Leaking Again WHSE153
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The countdown is on! | Sailing Sitka Ep 141
The countdown is on! Last week in Mexico before we untie the lines and sail south to Nicaragua!! But first, a couple more smaller projects to check off the list. Thank you for watching and if you enjoy, please consider subscribing!
No BullS#!T……Just THANK YOU! | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 260
Thank You!...and the boat works continue. We have been very fortunate to have the lifestyle we've had for the last 6 years and the people that make that possible...Thank You! The journey, the exploration and everything in-between is because of you! We a...
Repairing our damaged masts… (+ splash day) | Sailing Sitka Ep 140
In this episode of sailing sitka, we take the time to repair our damaged sitka spruce masts from some very destructive holes created by woodpeckers here in Chiapas, Mexico. We are so happy to be splashed and back in the marina, floating for the first time ...
The Hull Looks Like a Cheese Grater WHSE152
Odyssey sailing festival https://www.theoceancruisers.com/odyssey-holly We call in reinforcements to help us fare the hull. The powerwashing has compromised the gelcoat and there are hundreds of holes in it that need to be fared. I also tackle the engine...
We have holes in our masts! Inspecting woodpecker damage… | Sailing Sitka Ep 139
On this episode of sailing Sitka, we tackle day 2 and 3 in the boat yard here in Chiapas, Mexico. During this time we start diving into our biggest worry yet. While we were away for off season, we got notified that a woodpecker (or more) were attacking our...
Not Doing this will COST You THOUSANDS of $$$$$$ | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 259
Most things you do on your boat will have only minor impacts to your sailboat performance and your wallet. But sometimes there are certain things, that if ignored, could end up costing you thousands of dollars in repairs and render your sailboat useless. ...
WE’RE BACK! Day 1 of Season 3! (Chiapas, Mexico) | Sailing Sitka Ep 138
WE"RE BACK and better than ever! Welcome to season 3 of sailing sitka! After 6 months of off season, working away at saving money for our cruising lifestyle, we have finally returned to Sitka here in Chiapas, Mexico. In this episode, we start plugging away...
We Visit the ABANDONED BENETEAU Sailboat Factory & REPLACE our WATER TANK | Sailing Zephyr – Ep.258
It's rare if not unheard of for someone to ever have the chance to visit the factory where their sailboat was made. It's even more rare if that factory has been abandoned. Well, we get that chance and it's an emotional experience. We also finally replace ...
Dropping the Rudder to Replace the Bushings WHSE151
Odyssey sailing festival https://www.theoceancruisers.com/odyssey-holly Pvc foam board link https://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?t=7145 Gecko needs to be hauled out to drop her rudder in order to fix old bushings. We have to drill into the skeg to a...
How LONG does it Take to ABANDON SHIP? | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 257
Abandon Ship, we are sinking, the boat is going down! All words that bring complete fear, loss, sadness and the reality that Mother Nature needs to be respected. We sail the world with the full understanding that we are susceptible to the risk of losing t...
Last stop in Mexico!!! | Sailing Sitka Ep 136
In this episode of sailing sitka, we sail up to Chiapas Mexico which is the most southern port to either clear in or out from. Here, we will be getting a slip to do some much needed cleaning and maintenance to Sitka before hauling her out for our off seaso...