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Continue the journey – arrive to Dominica and Guadeloupe / Sailing Aquarius #2
As we progress learning to sail and having fun while visiting different islands we head to Dominica - Roseau and Prince Rupert's Bay and Guadeloupe - Pointe-A-Pitre and Saint Francois. P.s. I know the sound is "bumpy" and I promise to work on this more in...
Ep 26 Full Moon Party-Trellis Bay Tortola, BVI
We partake in the Trellis Bay full moon party. Trellis Bay is right next to the airport at Beef Island, Tortola BVI. The party was out of control. Highly recommended!
Ep 25 Crazy Sailing-The “Christmas Trades” kick in with a vengence
As the trade-winds settle in in the Caribbean, extra strong versions called "Christmas Trades" herald the arrival of the traditional east to west subtropical weather patterns. We got hit hard during this phase, and while it was fun, it was also hard-core.
Ep 24 Sailing The Caribbean-Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay
Just a short video of our crossing from Jost Van Dyke to Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. It's a line-of-sight reach across, but the winds were howling!
Ep 23 Home Again-Sailing the Caribbean
We head to St. Thomas, USVI, get a bit tipsy on the beach the night we arrive, head over to Tortola, BVI the next day, and pick up our Jeanneau 469 (bareboat) for 10 days of epic sailing in the Caribbean.
Chartering a Catamaran in the BVI
Our first sail on a Catamaran. We chartered a Lagoon 380 in the British Virgin Islands from the Catamaran Company. We sail from Nanny Cay on Tortola. We see what a charter briefing is like, tour the inside of the boat, and learn to maneuver in tight quarte...
Ep 9. Atlantic Part 1. Our trip down to Plymouth – Carl and Jenny
Four of us charter a yacht from Devon Sailing based in Plymouth. This episode documents our trip down to Plymouth and arriving and getting our supplies for the trip. This charter is to get Jen's minimum sea miles in for the practical course we will be taki...
Ep 18 Viking River Cruise Part 2: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
We know this is off the beaten track for our channel (monohull sailing/yachting), but it’s shoulder season here in Colorado and we decided to do a European river cruise with Wendy’s parents. It was a Viking River Cruise from Passau, Germany to Budepest...
Ep 16 Fast Sailing: Playing Hooky from Work
We call our bosses to say we won't be in for the afternoon and head out to the lake. The wind proves gusty, hitting 15-18 - not the strongest we've seen by far, but enough to get us get us moving along at a good clip. Music: Underwate Love, Jerome Ismaa
Ep 15 Marine Hardware Tips
Essential hardware tips for boating and the marine environment. We review sealants, fasteners, thread lockers, cotter pins and cotter rings, battery powered screw guns and impact drivers, plus lubricants.
HOW TO BECOME A LIVEABOARD SAILOR
Are you looking to become a liveaboard sailor but haven't quite made the leap? In this informal chat with Patrick Slevin we find out what it's like to quit your job and make that leap to move on to a boat. cont/... ****************************** Continu...
Ep 14 Boat Camping Weekend
Sailing at 9000 takes a weekend to go boat camping!
Ep 13 Catalina C 22 Sailboat Electrical Refit
We Refit the electrical system in our Catalina C-22 Sailboat.
Ep 12 Bluewater Sailboats with John Kretschmer
At the end of our bluewater sailing course, we take a few minutes to interview John Kretschmer about his feelings on modern yacht design. For those of you looking to purchase a passagemaking sailboat, it's good stuff. Music Credits: Huma Huma (Omission)