This week we will be starting with the Theory of Docking in the series of how to sail a catamaran. Granted, we knew absolute nothing about boats when we moved onto Sisu and two months later we sailed away from South Africa. Now, after more than 22,000nm, 8...
Boat life, saluting the internet Gods - first world sailing problems - Ep 120
We continue our sail up the west coast of Australia, but the further north we go the more spaced out the towns become. No people no internet! Before we head out to the off grid ...
This week we finally get to explore the beautiful Raroia atoll in the tuamotos, French Polynesia. We dingy to the beach and discover an absolute paradise. It’s just us and our two other buddy boats that are here, otherwise we are completely by ourselves....
A random encounter takes us on a road trip across the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico! Coming back from drinking margaritas we find a local boat tied up next to our dock in Isla Mujeres. Her skipper was named Susan, and she randomly offered to take us on a r...
Sailing into trouble, the day we almost got arrested - Ep 115
As you will see we were very naughty Kiwis when we first visited Hamilton Island. We had hired a golf cart and where off exploring the island when the boys jumped off the back and ran alongside...
We make landfall in Mexico only to be immediately quarantined onboard. Kazza discovers a long forgotten alcohol stash in the bilge and we devise a plan to remedy the situation before customs arrives on Monday! We raise Taylor's Canadian crew flag, and s...
Days like this make me wonder... Will I pinch myself and wake up from a dream? Powering through the seas 150 NM offshore we experience one of those days we wish would never end. We decide the conditions are ideal for some mid-ocean spinnaker action. We d...
Welcome to episode 39 of Sailing Melody Season 2
Massive progress this week as we more or less totally rebuild the cockpit combings creating a much better mounting point for the winches and also much better headroom in the aft end of the boat.
Two soli...
With all the commotion going on regarding faulty bulkheads, we decided to check Sisu's bulkheads. Petro is all alone on board in hurricane season and zone, will it be safe for her to sail to safety should a hurricane approach?
A big shoutout to all our s...
SHIPWRECKED sailboat on uninhabited Abrolhos island sailing WA - 117
How come we had never heard about the shipwreck of the Batavia before we came to The Abrolhos Islands? The mutiny and mayhem that took place on these beautiful remote islands, in 1629, i...
Things don't start smoothly for our 300 nautical mile passage to Mexico. After waiting for a decent weather window we hoist sail and head straight out into the Gulf Stream. The seas are steep and confused and Baby Nugs loses her breakfast. Twice in fact ...
Melissa gets stuck into the prepping and painting the the side of the coach roof.
Jack and Andy Battle the elements to try and get some work done. We also have an amazing gift from one of our followers.
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Free Range Sailing teach us how to LIVE OFF THE OCEAN in remote Western Australia - Ep 115
When Finn suddenly arrived on the boat several episodes ago ...
It's 5:30AM and squalls are ripping through the anchorage. A sailboat drags past us and ends up hard aground on the beach. Now it's a race against time to get her off and afloat before the tide drops leaving them stranded in the Dry Tortugas Seaplane lan...
This week our Pacific crossing continues on a little happier note, we sail through the Galapagos Islands and go for a proper swim in the ocean. After beating into it for over four days, unable to have showers, cook properly we finally reach the tradewinds ...
Christmas in JULY!!!! Nooo. Come along and join us on Part 2 of our crossing the mighty Atlantic Ocean. We had a very naughty and wonderful Xmas in the middle of nowhere, what an incredible experience!
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Sailing Western Australia CATCH CLEAN COOK - Ep...
We sail away from the disaster "bowling alley" anchorage of Key West! We're full of provisions and conditions are PERFECT so we hoist the kite and show our new crew Taylor the ropes, quite literally. After 12 amazing hours of downwind sailing bliss we ar...
Come along and join us on this momentous occasion as we cross the mighty Atlantic Ocean. AND we got to catch some fish, imagine that!!!!
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Stress release: mesmerizing whale shark and humpback whale mother with new-born - Sailing Zen
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An in depth look at one of Australia’s most unique animals, The Cassowary.
This bird is a walking dinosaur and a keystone species to the survival of Australia’s lush Queensland Rainforests.
But their size and strength has given them the unwarranted rep...
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Sailing Western Australia Living life before the big goodbye Ep 113
We are so lucky that our time with Finn has been extended due to the New Zealand/Au...
Welcome Taylor to the crew! SCREAMING and a loud CRASH from our neighbors boats smashing together interrupts our welcome breakfast. I run outside to see what's going on to find 3 boats being smashed together by the wind and currents. A boat has broken l...
We are just an amateur family trying our best to fix up this old rusty sailboat, sometimes things go well and sometimes they don't, and sometimes even progress feels deflating.
This week we get the cockpit sealed, mostly, and stop the water coming in, most...
This week we continue our Pacific crossing, on a little different note, Kieran is noticeably tired and the sail has gotten to him. We head south towards Ecuador in search for the beloved trade winds but stumble across some real problems. On day 5 a squall ...
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In this episode we explore Hitchinbrook island National Park on the east side of Australia.
It’s beautiful hikes and waterfalls are exactly what we needed.
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Amazing whale shark swim with Sailing Zatara
After Finn’s surprise return to the boat, we have 10 days to show him what he is missing. Luckily, we have Keith and Renee from Sailing Zatara to thank once more. They have invited us and many many others out...
We do a full install of our new B&G Halo 20+ Radar, Zeus 3S 9 Chartplotter, and Triton 2 Sailing Displays. Since having Sierra onboard sailing and watch keeping has become more difficult as we find our attention divided between caring for The Little ...
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This week Andy finally opens the keel box to take a look at the condition of the lifting keel. He welds a patch in the pilothouse roof, Melissa arrives to help get it painted and re fit the hatches!
We hope you find the high speed painting as satisfying ...
Welcome to this BONUS Episode of Sailing Melody
In this special feature Andy takes part in the historic and famous ROUND THE ISLAND RACE, around the Isle of Whight in the Solent, probably the most famous sailing ground in the world.
As part of the crew o...
This week we explore an unknown town for us, Panama City. It is truly remarkable to discover new cities and the histories behind them. We pinch ourselves every time we get to see a new place, we love every minute of it.
After completing much preparation ...
We had the honor of diving the worlds Newest Underwater Sculpture Museum before it opened, give this beauty a couple of years and after some coral planting it will really come to life.
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Big reveal, what new sails did we get? What exciting times getting Sisu in Ship Shape condition in preparation for the BIG ATLANTIC CROSSING! We get hauled out for the third time, went e-scootering around Lanzarote and celebrated Petro's birthday.
A big...
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