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Sail Life – Albin Ballad (Sailboat) Restoration Progress
The current state of my Albin Ballad - a 30ft cruiser-racer sailboat. Want to see the final result? Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICMrzqXAntQ&list=UU5xDht2blPNWdVtl9PkDmgA More info at my blog: http://syobelix.blogspot.com Here is a vid...
Life on a Sailboat – 43 Days Atlantic Crossing
It was a 43 day journey across the Atlantic, from St. Augustine FL to Bermuda to Baiona Spain.In this video I wanted to show our journey as we sailed our sailboat named Norna across blue waters. I did not have a YouTube channel at the time, and wished I ha...
Esper Refit 10-11 – Q&A; Limewashing; Teak Floor
Whilst the rest of Thailand took to the streets to celebrate Songkran, we took a short break in Ko Lanta where we answered your questions. - why did we get rid of the teak deck - how much is the project costing - what about the floor boards - how do you ...
IMPI LAUNCHED IN RAIATEA to continue circumnavigating at sea
Where to store a sailing boat in French Polynesia? Well, we chose the island of Raiatea ... and ... what a marvellous choice!!! After 6 months of storage and great people to take care of her, here we are back in the water. At last Catamaran IMPI is ready ...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Heceta Island
We stopped at a US Forest Service float in a secluded cove on Heceta Island where we got in some hiking and captured some dramatic images. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist...
Esper Refit 09 – Awlgrip 545; Redesigning Cabin; Polyurethaning The Veneer
It was all about the painters this week as they raced against the ensuing storms to spray the first couple of layers of Awlgrip 545 primer. The painters weren't the only ones getting messy, Mey managed to paint most of her face as she tackled the various d...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Sea Otter Sound
From Deweyville, in Sarkar Cove, to a forest service float on Hecate Island, we cruise through Sea Otter Sound. The area is rich in wildlife including sea otters and whales. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" -...
Esper Refit 08 – Holes In Deck; Galley Is Tomato And Aluminium
Week Eight of our boat's refit and this week we discover some holes in the deck. The painters are almost ready for the Awlgrip undercoat and the galley is looking very tomato! This is to accompany our blog post, which you can find here: http://followtheb...
Cruising Lealea Q&A #12 About Anchors and Anchoring
The question is "What type of anchors are you carrying, how do you determine which type to use and do you have an anchor alarm?" We also discuss our anchoring technique. Curious about living aboard and cruising in a small sailboat? For more sailing a...
Suliere – Cruising the Exumas and Jumentos
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Suliere: Cruising the Ehumas and Jumentos – Trailer
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Cruising Lealea in Alaska-El Capitan to Sea Otter Sound
After hiking up to El Capitan Cave, which had a locked gate, and having a little picnic by a campfire, we continue cruising down El Capitan Passage to an anchorage near Sea Otter Sound. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The ...
Esper Refit 07 – Meet The E Team; Glassfibering The Deck
Meet The A Team, now known as the E(sper) Team! For our Week Seven Summary video we introduce you to the entire team responsible for Esper's refit. In this clip we apply the first coat of primer, start the rudder removal, and start to glass fibre the deck....
Tips for Outfitting a Live Aboard Cruising Sailboat
From Sailing Quarterly: Seamanship Vol. 2 With well thoughts out solutions and a keen eye for detail Frank Butler has outfitted his liveaboard boat for trouble free cruising and maximum efficiency. Go on a tour of Frank's Sparkman & Stephens 47 for gr...
TRAILER: Tips for Outfitting a Live Aboard Cruising Sailboat
TRAILER From Sailing Quarterly: Seamanship Vol. 2 With well thoughts out solutions and a keen eye for detail Frank Butler has outfitted his liveaboard boat for trouble free cruising and maximum efficiency. Go on a tour of Frank's Sparkman & Stephens 4...
TRAILER: Power Generation on Boats
TRAILER From Sailing Quarterly: Seamanship Vol. 2 Author Kevin Jeffrey explains solar, wind and water generators and how to integrate them into your boat's electrical system. (304E) Buy the complete volume at https://youtu.be/a-99saxnhJY Also at... http:...
Seamanship Volume 2 – Trailer
TRAILER A video by Rob Dubin, hosted by Gary Jobson Running Time: 67 minutes. From the Sailing Quarterly series, this how-to sailing video addresses Safety-at-Sea, Safety Equipment, and Sail Performance. The following topics are covered: Man Overboard Rec...
Awesome Cruiser Community: Helping Hands For Sanding My Hull – UNTIE THE LINES #28
This week I organized a littel Sanding Party and had some friends over to help me to smoothen the surface of Karl's hull. It was a fun day, we got a lot of work done and had a couple of cold beers afterwards. Life is good and another positive finding was, ...
Composting Toilet – What it is and Why You Need One
If you’re interested in buying our same composting toilet, the best place to purchase is directly from Nature's Head. There is a discount code on our site here: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/all-composting-toilet We have had our toilet since June 20...
Esper Refit 06 – Hong Kong Phooey; Veneer Goes Up; Removing Dorade Vent
10:55 Meet "Pong Ton Tui! #1 Carpenters!" Our sixth summary video of progress aboard Esper, which is undergoing a major refit in PSS Satun Boatyard, Thailand. Liz was doing the payroll the other week and as she went through the carpenters' names, Pong, ...
Just Do It! Grinding Down The Paint Of My Sailboat In The Crazy Tropical Heat – UNTIE THE LINES #27
Not much has really happened this week. I am still grinding, nearly finished, and I have only found three more holes. The rest of the hull seems to be quite all right. The part between the keels was not as bad as I feared and I also got some more offers fr...
Cruising Lealea Q&A #11 What Sailing Books do We Recommend?
What Sailing Books do We Recommend? Visit "Sailor's Essentials" in Lealea's Book Locker for the books mentioned in this video http://astore.amazon.com/lealea-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=0 For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The ...
Esper Refit 05 – Etch Priming; Building Boxes; Forestay Woes
Come into my office. Yes, we have an office, albeit a bit noisy and breezy. It was a frustrating week for some (me) but the rest of the team has been cracking along. Liz's Study, complete with a new, curved all, is almost complete. Meanwhile the painters h...
Sell Up & Sail Away – Part 3
This film shows us leaving Palma, Mallorca for Gibraltar - a 3 day non-stop sail. Highlights include our initial reaction to getting on the boat, seeing dolphins, and our first experience with a Force 10 storm. I'm very seasick in some of these shots! Ple...
Cruising Lealea Q&A #10: On Heaving to
On Heaving to. Storm Tactics Handbook by Lin and Larry Pardey - http://astore.amazon.com/lealea-20/detail/1929214472 The video is available from our friends at the Sailing Channel: https://www.thesailingchannel.tv/pardey/storm_tactics/ Sailing Back to H...
Esper Refit 04 – tent up; filling in a portlight; shrinking chart table
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Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Port Protection to El Capitan
Lealea cruising from the snug anchorage at Port Protection, through Dry Pass to the US Forest Service Float at El Capitan. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxH...
Cruising Lealea Q&A #9: How Much Does it Cost?
So many people have asked us we can't dodge it any longer. How much does it cost to live aboard and cruise? We give it our best shot. Link to Laura's Cruising Budget article http://cruisinglealea.com/cruisingbudget.html For more sailing adventures see o...
Esper Refit 03a – Six Days Work In A Boatyard In Three Minutes
This is to accompany our blog post on Esper's Refit Week Three, which you can find here: http://followtheboat.com/2014/02/23/esper-refit-week-3. It was recorded in PSS Boatyard, Chebilang, Satun, Thailand, and features our team of workers on the boat this ...
Esper Refit 03 – time lapse; removing veneer, toe rail; mast paint
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Cruising Lealea Q&A #8 – Solar Panels and Watermaker
How did we choose our solar panels? Do we "Pickle" our water maker? We recommend Don Casey's "This Old Boat - Second Edition" http://astore.amazon.com/lealea-20/detail/0071477942 and "Sailboat Electrics Simplified" http://astore.amazon.com/lealea-20/deta...
The reasons I decided to sell up and sail away
Every time I tell people that I've sold my stuff, have bought a 56' yacht and am sailing around the world they want to know why I decided to do what I'm doing and what I think I'll get out of it. Here are my answers. Please give us a thumbs up and subscri...
Esper Refit 02a – Removing The Main And Mizzen Mast From An Oyster 435 In Thailand
This clip is to accompany our second blog post on our refit story (Part Two), which you can find here: http://followtheboat.com/2014/02/16/esper-refit-week-2/. You may also subscribe to our mailing list for future updates. Find it here: http://eepurl.com/B...
Cruising Lealea Q&A #7 – Why no roller furling or windvane?
What piece of gear were we most glad to have brought and which did we wish we had left behind? Why no roller furling jib? Why no windvane? For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlis...
Esper Refit 02 – mast removal; rewiring plans; stripping engine
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Hauling out my new to me sailboat in Panama – UNTIE THE LINES #23
KARL is finally on the hard to check the bottom, renew the antifoul and some other small inspections / repairs. It was super exciting to go into the travel lift and because KARL got hauled out in the afternoon and they stopped working, I spent one night in...
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