Hear straight from the crew exactly what the 2019 Caribbean 600 was like onboard Hermes, Pogo 12.50! This was Meg & Morgen's third Caribbean 600 with their Pogo 12.50, but it was many of the crew member's first race.
Video by crew member Pat Brady, wh...
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Alan, Justin, and Fi make landfall in the Dominican Republic after crossing the Mona Pasage, and work their way along the northern coast to Lupreon. They encounter dolphins and whales along the journey, witness the remanence of a local protest, explore Lup...
If you would like to know more about the charter on the amazing aluminum SV Marlin or book yourself a bunk for the 25.08. - 07.09.2019, you can do so here:
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Here's an update about our sailing channel. Now that we're Chartering are we going to continue with our videos? Find out here. Also find out how much it cost us to get ready to Charter, what our first seven charters where like and what else we've been up t...
It's time to show John how beautiful sailing life can be. BBQ on board, bonfire at the beach and the whitest beach we ever saw with 1000 shades of blue in the water and the air.
Just a cool relaxed week on board of Seatramp.
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It's hard to top the enchanting Indian River we explored in last week's episode but our discovery of an incredible waterfall just inland from our anchorage here in Dominica might be the islands best surprise yet. It's our last bit of tropical jungle explor...
So yes, the end of the rally has left me with a major decision to make that will greatly affect the future direction of SSL videos.. My goal is to keep going and filming new areas on into the Pacific. I am already about half way to full time sustainable ...
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Join us for a week of free diving, spearfishing, exploring deserted islands and cooking in the Galley of our tiny home on the ocean. This week kind of sums up what it's like to live aboard half of the time. This is why we love sailing in tropical climates ...
In this episode we leave Dominica with a short stop in Les Saints, heading to Guadeloupe, but are in a rush to Antigua to pick up our new crew.
Mario has again some problems with his seasickness, but as usual as soon as there is problem he is fine again.
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Life is full of opportunity… and just when I needed it, the door opened and in walked Alex Blue from Delos. She brought me so much joy during a week-long double-handed sailing adventure (just her and me). It was magic!
Not long after she returned to De...
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It's all fun and games in the exotic Caribbean island of Dominica. In this episode we make the 36 hour sail from Grenada and arrive into a mountainous island covered in rain forest and dense, tropical jungle. The first thing we do is take a trip via rowboa...
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In this episode we wrap up the week long Sailing Virgins class with learning how to properly conduct M.O.B. (Man Overboard) drills under motor and under sail, and have our last lesson on the dinghy and the outboard engine. The next morning everyone success...
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I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation.
My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I
learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my
adventures in paradise. This week I sailed from St...
Early in the morning we start our way to the Northside of Dominica.
Mario starts a race with another sailboat - as the wind died.
Nina caught her first fish on that race, a Tuna! We have a great lunch.
Next day we discover together with Starship Friends...
Do you like to plan your sailing trips or just go where the winds take you? It seems like every time we have an agenda, the weather suggests otherwise. With a little flexibility however, magic always seems to find us.
In this episode, we sail up and down...
Here is the link to Eric Bauhaus Cruising Guide to Panama... the ONLY guide worth referencing through this area, and with detailed GPS waypoints plotted throughout.
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In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we leave Jamaica and head out into the Caribbean Sea! On day one we were joined by a pod of over 20 dolphins! After 47 hours we arrived in Grand Cayman. It was an incredible feeling to complete our second multiple ...
This week we FINALLY finish boat repairs: Calico Skies has never been in better shape, and we've never been more excited! We still need to prepare for departure though, which means provisioning (aka buying lots of chocolate), cleaning the boats anchor chai...
Hey guys! Sorry for the delay in this episode, we've literally been having too much fun to find time to edit but we hope this is worth it.
We had a great time with our 'boat friends' in George Town. Big shout out to Tapati Nui and Le Pearl Noir. Pat and...
Cleaning day on Seatramp!
While I sit in the laundry, Mario cleans the boat.. guess who had the better job?
After everything is clean again, we leave the marina and hoist the sails, set course for the North end of the island to a town called St Pierr...
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After a month in Antigua it was time to set sail to another couple islands. Before making our way to St. Marteen, we couldn't miss the opportunity to meet up with our buddy Trevor and his crew in St. Kitts. The timing couldn't have been better to spend a f...
If you are new to sailing/cruising or plan to be soon, the most important lesson you can take from our experience is to buy the biggest and best anchor you can afford, and learn how to secure it WELL!
The squall in this video was over 60kts with a 180 d...
This week we take on a couple of odd jobs to help offset the cost of transatlantic boat repairs. We also make time to explore Grenada's north shore and make a trip to a stunning deserted island off the coast. As per usual, there's also more boat repairs m...
Today we continue my first step with kitesurfing. Caribbean time means: no time! That means we are waiting all day long for our lesson but we are so patient! I have been waiting for this moment almost 3 years...:) plus today we definitely have other entert...
Welcome to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia. Today Ania is taking her first kitesurfing lesson. Find out why Ania and Kasia will never fight about men! :)
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Ania and Bartek
We are a Polish family (Ania, Bartek, Kuba and Julian) travelling the world and s...
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The fun doesn't end yet in Antigua! WE set sail for a weekend in Barbuda and this time with some new friends we met from Colorado.
Our adventures get a little off road this time as we try to navigate through the center of the island. Our new friends Marc...
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