Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Boatyard”

28. We Cut Our Holding Tank In Half! – Sailing Vessel Somnium

With our hull only half-sanded, we decided to take a break to remove our holding tank, test an autopilot, and clean up the boat a bit. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Jun 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:19

Just About Sailing May 7 2017 – The Journey pt 13, Finale, Dover to Ramsgate and then lift out

All good things come to an end. This is the final part of the journey from Watchet in Somerset to Faversham in Kent. It was a wonderful extended slow (7 week, 550 mile) shakedown cruise. So now onto the next phase - getting Serenity ready for the Mediterra...

May 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:28

26. Boatyard Fail, Oil-Canned Hull, and Some Sanding! – Sailing Vessel Somnium

The boatyard blocked our sailboat wrong, and that lead to the hull "oil-canning." I had to go in and fix the way the boat was blocked, and then Randi and I started sanding the hull in preparation for bottom paint. ----------------------------------------...

May 10, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:29

25. Low Visibility, Food Poisoning, and a Sailboat Project Update – Sailing Vessel Somnium

Before hauling our sailboat out and putting it on the hard, we decided to try to do some scuba diving in the Gulf of Mexico, but ended up with food poisoning at sea. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Apr 06, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:05

Cruising Lealea: Long Term Maintenance

Sailboat maintenance, long term. For 27 years we've kept meticulous records of maintenance, modifications and repairs to Lealea, our 27 foot fiberglass sloop. We thank you for your support. You can help keep the videos coming by becoming a patron. Pleas...

Mar 30, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:25

EP. 26 Sailing Vessel Prism; Chainplates and boat Launchings

***UPDATE*** It should be noted, some viewers with a much better understanding of epoxy chemistry than me brought it to my attention that there is no such thing as a memory of resin or liquefaction. With that said, epoxy will soften but not liquify at high...

Jan 31, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:08

BACK TO THE ISLANDS! [Adventure #27]

Finally!!! Our time in the boatyard is nearing it’s end! With work on the bowsprit nearly wrapped up, we just have a few more days left before getting back out on the water sailing again! But first, we need to get Varuna ready to sail again… cleaning...

Oct 21, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:45

SQUID BOATS, BROKEN BOATS [Adventure #26]

Still stuck in the boatyard, this week we continue our own boat projects. We finish up adding some shelves into our cockpit lockers, having more fun with fiberglass and epoxy. We also chat with a very knowledgeable cruiser in the boatyard who gives us so...

Oct 14, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:17

STUCK IN A LOCKER [Adventure #25]

Well, it’s been three weeks and and the boatyard is still working to replace Varuna’s bowsprit. We decide it’s time for Ty to be done with work, so we can be there to make sure the work is progressing so that we can get out of there! While we wait,...

Oct 07, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:00

BUSY BUSY BOATYARD [Adventure #24]

With Varuna in the boatyard waiting for her bowsprit replacement, we have been out all over California with Ty working, but it’s finally time to say goodbye to the working world and head back to the coast. On our way back, we happen across Buttonwillow ...

Oct 01, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:16

EATEN ALIVE [Adventure #22]

Eaten Alive… or a close call at least! In this episode, join us as we drive back and forth across California for Ty to work, taking in the beautiful mountain views along the way. We stop at Donner Pass, a place with quite the interesting history… It ...

Sep 17, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:08

FORESTAY, OUT OF THE WAY! [Adventure #21]

Who needs a forestay anyways?! Well, maybe if you want to do some sailing… but before we do any more of that, it’s time to do a partial de-rigging and remove our forestay so the boatyard can get to work on fixing our bowsprit and anchor pulpit. We’...

Sep 09, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:30

16. Sailing Maiweh: Campbell to Cape Flattery

We finally get to take a look at the underside of Maiweh, and work on the hull, valve, and rudder. The squeeze is on for time and money, so the project lasts only about a week. After that, we're on to Vancouver and where Robi acquires a US visa before cros...

Sep 06, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:15

SINKING BOW SPIRITS [Adventure #20]

Ay, yai, yai…. What have we been up to lately? Oh, you know… just breaking our bowsprit and anchor pulpit right off the front of our beloved Varuna, you? It was a terrible and heartbreaking night for us on Varuna. We were so excited to set sail from...

Sep 03, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:43

ONE YEAR IN 2 MINUTES!

We undertook a complete refit of SY Esper in 2014. We were told it would take three months, BUT... ****************************** Come join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat Say hello on Instagram! http://www.instagram.com/followth...

Aug 18, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:27

Sail Life – Osmosis repair, removing the heads, Blue Sea SafetyHub 150 and more diy

Jul 17, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:22

Episode 173 – Water Under Norna’s Keel – Life on a Sailboat Day 78

Horayyyyyy! :) Here is Oasis Boatyard's Website: http://www.oasisboatyardandmarina.com/ Here is all the rest of information of where to find us! :) Want to leave a tip? Become a Patreon today! Find Kourtney at https://www.patreon.com/AccidentalSailo...

Apr 01, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:01

Episode 161 – The Final Touches Before Launch!! – Life on a Sailboat Day 66

It is so nice to know when there is a launch date set. Makes for brighter days. Here is all the rest of information of where to find us! :) Want to leave a tip? Become a Patreon today! Find Kourtney at https://www.patreon.com/AccidentalSailorGirl ...

Mar 16, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:20

PARADISE CRASH REPAIRS PART 2! Ep 18

In the last episode we hauled Esper out at PSS Shipyard in Satun in order to start fixing the repairs from the accident. We had two weeks in which to get everything done before the next spring tide. Half way through the journey Liz has to visit the UK and ...

Jan 28, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:16

PARADISE CRASH REPAIRS PART 1… EP 17

Here it is, our first sailing log of 2016! We've made it an extra big one to help keep those in the northern hemisphere entertained over the long winter nights. If you've been following us, you'll know that 2015 was full of ups and downs aboard SY Esper....

Jan 14, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:23

Episode 116 – Liveaboard Life Vlog Day 21 – Tye Dyed Hippie Girl

There are certain things I am proud of, and one of them are my friends. A lot of my friends are like family, and a lot of them have gotten me where I am today. I believe as being a hippy, that i want to continue to be grateful for all that I have. I want t...

Jan 07, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:43

Episode 109 – Liveaboard Life Vlog Day 14 – Pete’s Loosing His Mind

Today Ava recorded Pete tossing his mind. It happens... boatyards will do that to you. Sanding sanding sanding Here is all the rest of information of where to find us! :) Want to leave a tip? Become a Patreon today! Find Kourtney at https://www.patreo...

Dec 29, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:18

Episode 107 – Liveaboard Life Extras Vlog Day 12 – Don’t Feed the Alligators Mass Consumerism

After coming from the Caribbean and places that do not have overstocked grocery stores, to coming to America, with product and consumerism everywhere, we were surprised to find ourselves in a bit of culture shock Here is all the rest of information of whe...

Dec 28, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:52

Episode 101 – Liveaboard Life Weekend Day 7 – Preparing to Paint Norna’s Hull

Wohoo! Episode 101. In this episode we are setting up scaffolding and getting Norna ready to paint. I am sewing some cushion covers, and Pete is busy doing any repairs Norna needs. Here is all the rest of information of where to find us! :) Want to ...

Dec 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:51

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