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This month we haven't done much except eat, sleep, and not get anyone else sick. We haven't been tested, but it looks like we caught something (maybe THE something) while we were in the hospital last month. This isn't a log video, but here's a look at our month's worth of ex...
In 2020, we sailed the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, and the Dominican Republic. We did some major repairs. We lost our mainsail. And now we have some medical bills. Did we meet our $1000/month liveaboard budget? Was leaving the states worth it?
In this Adventure Log, we talk about how we got here, ...
In this special Wave Rover video I discuss the important lessons I have learned over the last 25 years of solo ocean sailing. I have put an index of the video with time stamps below to help you find or return to sections that are of more interest to you. This was a very difficult video to make as I ...
We're back at Tarka after aa much needed mental break in Hawaii. It's a cold return to North Carolina, though, and we were totally unprepared....what's new? We're glad to be back aboard and we're quickly getting to work to get Tarka back in the water!!!
Minimalist solo sailor, Alan Mulholland, having crossed the Atlantic twice in Wave Rover, first from West to East (East coast of Canada to the Canaries via the Azores) and then a trade wind East to West crossing from the Port of Calero in the Canaries to Martinique in the Caribbean. In Part 3, the ...
Minimalist solo sailor, Alan Mulholland, crosses the Atlantic from the Port of Calero in the Canaries to Martinique in the Caribbean. This is the second Atlantic crossing for Wave Rover having just completed a West to East passage in Part 1. In this part, Wave Rover suffers a severe knock down that ...
Part 1 of 3 : Minimalist solo sailor, Alan Mulholland, crosses the Atlantic from Nova Scotia to the Azores, and then on to the Canaries. After getting underway, Wave Rover, a Contessa 26, encounters all kinds of weather conditions as she crosses the North Atlantic. In Part 2 she will cross the Atlan...
In this special episode I answer your questions about Wave Rover and her voyage.
If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest
The "Welcome home Alan" banner was created by the very talented Mrs. Rover.
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It's end of month #4 in the Dominican Republic, and we're drowning in water! In this Adventure Log, we talk about how the awning is shaping up, our monthly sailing budget/expenses, and give an update on our preserved dry goods, since it's been a year since we sealed them. The mainsail...
Ep 60.Wave Rover has completed her voyage. She has sailed 7800 Nautical miles and spent 105 days at sea over the 11 month voyage. In this, the last episode, she completes her most challenging passage. The epic solo nonstop passage from Martinique to Prince Edward Island on the East Coast of Canada. ...
Ep 59. In this episode Wave Rover is only 100Nm off the coast of Canada but with no wind she can't make any way. I encounter 2 whales, a cow and calf, just as the breeze begins to fill in. The shearwaters behave in a strange manner as they prefer to run after Wave Rover than fly. If you are wo...
Ep 58. In this episode I show my typical daily routine at sea on Wave Rover. Including how and when I sleep, how I cook, and fill my day. Wave Rover is also transiting through fog. She continues to progress North on her epic nonstop passage from Martinique to Prince Edward Island on the East Coast o...
Ep 57. In this episode Wave Rover leaves the Gulf Stream and enters the cooler waters North. And with those cooler temperatures comes fog. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest
Wave Rover continues to progress...
Ep 56. In this episode Wave Rover gets a big boost from the Gulf Stream. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest
Wave Rover continues to progress North on her epic nonstop passage to Prince Edward Island on the ...
Ep 55. In this episode Wave Rover continues to run before a gale but a few hours later the sun comes out and the wind disappears. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest
I have an opportunity to dry out my clo...
Ep 54. In this episode Wave Rover is running before a gale with just her high visibility storm sail and making about 5 knots. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest
Wave Rover continues to progress North on her...
Ep 53. In this episode Wave Rover hoists her spinnaker for the first time. Shortly afterwards I receive a text about a powerful low pressure system packing winds of over 40kts heading my way. I share my decision making process concerning the weather report. If you are wondering what I've been u...
It's end of month two in the Dominican Republic, and we're fixing things up! In this Adventure Log, we take you on a quick hike. Then review the recent boat projects, our low monthly expenses, and talk about how many reefs a mainsail needs.
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Ep 52. In this episode Wave Rover's "hove to" as she isn't making much headway against an approaching cold front and winds of 30+ knots. 24 hours later she finds conditions are virtually calm. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my...
Ep 51. In this episode Wave Rover deals with an approaching cold front and winds of 30+ knots. She hoists her new storm sail for the first time . If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest
Buy Wave Rover a beer a...
Ep 50. In this episode Wave Rover has been at sea for two weeks. She is forced to deal with a variety of wind conditions as she transits the region known as the "variables". If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's ...
Ep 49. In this episode Wave Rover has plenty of wind. I think that I was bitten by a spider and some strange happenings with my electricity as my power bar loses power before my very eyes. Wave Rover continues to progress North on her epic nonstop passage to Prince Edward Island on the East Coast of...
We talk about some of the skills you are going to need to know in order to build a wood boat. We highlight Lofting, Lamination, Shaping and Filleting. We even delve into pegging and rubbing ;) We talk about how the boat build process has been going and some hacks to make building easier. Spencer con...
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