Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World

Braving Deception Pass in a Sailboat! [Making Our Way Ep 13]

In this episode we go through Deception Pass: a place known for its white water tidal rips that can become severely dangerous in certain conditions. We do our research and find conflicting slack water times, but take our chances and go for it.

Aug 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:42

Almost Running AGROUND + Dodging TORPEDOS?! [Making Our Way Ep 12]

In this episode we pass through an active naval torpedo range (?!), navigate a shallow channel on Whidbey Island during an extra low tide and almost run aground, all so we can get into town and snag our COVID vaccines. Come along for the adventures on land and sea!

Aug 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:56

Crossing the Strait + Sailing Under Our First BRIDGE! [Making Our Way Ep 11]

We tackle a few firsts! We finally cross the Straight of Juan de Fuca and look out on the path to the Pacific that we will be taking in just a few short months, navigate the strong currents of Admiralty Inlet, and with nerves on high alert, we go under our first bridge.

Aug 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:15

A PERFECT Day Off, Playing in the Sun on Lopez Island [Making Our Way Ep 10]

In this episode we spend the spring heat wave in gorgeous Watmough Bay on Lopez Island. We hang the hammock, go for a hike, paddle board around the shallows, and even go for a swim in the icy water!

Aug 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:41

The Challenges + Bliss of Sailing the Pacific Northwest [Making Our Way Ep 9]

Tides, currents, and winds, oh my! In this episode, we get a taste for the good and bad sides of sailing this part of the world: we have to navigate a big tides that create strong currents, and wind directions that change every time you pass an island. But we finally drop the hook at what feels like...

Jul 31, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:53

Our SPICIEST Day of Sailing yet! Weathering Unexpected Conditions [Making Our Way Ep 8]

In this episode we come face to face with an unexpected patch of SPICY conditions: a strong rip tide moving against 25+ knots of wind that creates some big, messy chop. It was our most serious day of sailing that we've had aboard Via, and we learned a lot about our boat and the Salish Sea as we...

Jul 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:32

Stalking Oprah on Orcas + a VERY COLD Dive on the Prop!! [Making Our Way Ep 7]

In this episode we explore gorgeous East Sound, spot Oprah’s digs on Orcas Island, have ourselves a perfect downwind sail (we passed Oprah's house!), update our interior a bit, and check our prop for crab-pot damage in 47° water.

Jun 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:07

Mistakes Were Made: We Hit Something [Making Our Way Ep 6]

In this episode, we learn some important lessons about our boat, we discover bioluminescence in a VERY surprising place, and we make some mistakes. Oops.

Jun 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:57

Boarded by the US Coast Guard in the San Juan Islands [Making Our Way Ep 5]

In this episode we sail to and explore stunning Sucia Island, celebrate 13 years together, and get a surprise visit from the U.S. Coast Guard!

May 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:30

Pushing Off the Dock for Good + Naming Via! [Making Our Way Ep 4]

We finally leave the marina and begin our life as full time cruisers, and it doesn't go quiiiiite to plan. Come along with us as we spend our first few nights out and hold a renaming ceremony to officially rename our vessel to Viā, and share the story behind the name. To read the full story of...

May 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:02

Our First Month Living Aboard Via… and it’s TOUGH. [Making Our Way Ep 3]

We finally make the move from our house and to living full-time on our boat, and in the first 12 hours we have the rug pulled out from underneath us. This video is a short collection of the heartbreak, challenges, and the happier moments of our first month(s) living aboard our sailboat.

May 05, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:33

Making the Move: Selling Everything to Live on a Boat [Making Our Way Ep 2]

The truth about what its like to sell off nearly everything you own (including your home) and moving onto a 40 ft sailboat. Join us as we say goodbye to lots of memories as we begin our newest adventure on the sea.

Mar 19, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:25

Getting ready to go offshore.

It's the beginning of 2021, I was working hard to prep my boat for departure from the marina in February for a test sail south to Okinawa. In answering the question I had 12 things to check Thanks to all those making this voyage possible: Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / BetterU /...

Feb 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:32

We’re Doing it! The Truth Behind Our Decision to Live on a Boat [Making Our Way Ep 1]

In November of 2020 we sold our home and everything in it, Mike quit his job, and we moved onto a sailboat where we will live while we travel the world for the foreseeable future. The number one question we get when we share this choice: WHY? So this video takes you through the details of our dec...

Jan 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:53

Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World – Page 3 of 3