We broke our Mantus Anchor. It was not funny. We tried to set the anchor, but the jumping chain indicated shallow sand with rocks below. We tried three times. On the third failed attempt, we decided to pull up and go to another spot. That is when the Mantu...
I know we said this was our furthest point North... But screw it, we're gonna sail right up to the Canadian Border! After getting a tip about a deserted island with a good anchorage and cool exploring we set off in the fog. Cross Island is reported to h...
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This week we work on repairing our furling system that has been giving us trouble for some time. While up the mast Kieran finds a massive problem with our forestay. A very vital pin that holds up the forestay into the mast has worked its way loose. I (Isab...
Sailboat sailing keel types, pros and cons of the most popular keels today.
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In the middle of the WWII in the Solomon Island, the ground, and in particular the tank battle was fought by US Marines. Nearly 38,000 soldiers were killed in the Solomon Islands between 1942 and 1945, and the campaign proved to be a major turning point i...
When 3 YouTube sailing channels, with all our names starting with an "S" (Sisu, Sunday & Salacia Star from the SOUTHERN hemisphere lol), hook up, there is a lot a cameras and GoPro's flying around. We had an amazing time with @SailingSunday and @Saili...
With our navigation pad on the fritz, a fussy teething baby, and a busted toilet we decide to make a move further North. We heard rumors of a long, white sand beach reported to be a slice of the Caribbean in Maine, just a few miles south of the Canadian b...
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Checking into Curacao in Ep 55 we saw some of the city but felt we hadn't had the full experience. This week we return and spend some more time in the colourful part of Willemstad, called Punda. Kieran discovers a unique bridge that he hasn't seen before a...
Valletta is such a gem of place, wish we had more time to explore. St Johns Cathedral must be one of the most exquisite cathedrals we have ever visited. And then Petro broke her arm, like in real bad . . . stupid mistake of wearing shoes inside the ding...
Bluewater Sailboat and why not to buy one!
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Everything you need to know about Bluewater S...
Why is the bad weather chasing us?!?!?! We sailed up north to escape the hurricanes and the second one this season is headed our way. After looking at the forecast one more time we decide to move anchorages to a more protected spot and take advantage of ...
Happy 2021 to all of you! Today at our Sailing Yacht Refit we do a lot of things to our fixer upper sailboat - all to sail around the world and true off grid living! SUPER soon to be liveaboard sailboat. Welcome aboard our Steel Yacht!
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It’s been over a year since we bought a 50-year-old Swedish sailboat and started boat life, so here’s a review of what it’s really like to get started. The good, the bad, and everything in between…
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This week we explore Klein (little) Curacao, and what a gem we have rocked up to, a flat island with turquoise blue water, white sandy beaches with an old pink lighthouse in the middle. Kieran gets some amazing drone footage of the island (mind blown), and...
Escaping cyclone season in the south pacific islands, we made our way north west, to shelter in the solomon islands. Here however, cyclone season provides a difficult problem for us sailors…. there isn’t any wind. We’ve raised the sails in hope many ...
With power consumption being such a large concern as well as the desire to have some creature comforts for sailors especially when crossing oceans let's compare a couple of the most popular methods for harnessing nature's elements and turning them into pow...
It's amazing what goes on beneath a city, let alone an ancient city. Join us as we discover the deep dark secrets of Malta's underworld. We also play around swimming underneath the old city.
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Top ten sailing solar power myths.
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Woop Woop! I can't believe this is video #300!! What a journey it's been, from newbie sailors to crossing the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans. We've had the pleasure of exploring 6 continents and sailing with almost 60 amazing Delos crew. From party...
We finally arrive in Curacao, the Dutch Caribbean, it feels like we are back in Europe only more colourful and a tiny bit warmer. We put the hook down in a secure inland waterway after our four and a half day crossing from Curacao. The cost gard were on to...
Windvane versus autopilot, what one will you choose? What to know, how to compare, learn the differences, and see how the different styles of windvane work.
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Watching baby turtles hatch is the most magical experiences that one can live. And finally the crew of Drenched was able to witness this miracle! Tetepare makes dreams come true and help us realize that even with little resources as Solomon Islands have ma...
In YouTube time are we in Malta, however, in real-time as you watch this video, are we somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic. We scheduled the video for you to provide you with recap of 2020, but also to tell you what other exciting stuff is still in the...
18 months of cruising without a stop for repairs and maintenance takes its toll. We are now in a marina with the 2 ingredients key to boat maintenance: 1.) Mechanics and 2.) Ready access to parts. We are taking advantage of this to get our overheating engi...
Salvage sailboats, are they worth it? where to buy them, how to buy them, what to expect, and some tips on how you can price them before bidding. This is part two of a two-part series
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Salvage sailboats, are they worth it? where to buy them, how to buy them, what to expect, and some tips on how you can price them before bidding. This is part two of a two-part series
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We continue our 5 day crossing from Grenada to Curacao. On our 3rd day right at the time when you start to wind down and the sun sets, our furling system breaks (again!). I have to hoist Kieran up the mast while the waves threw the boat all over the place....
PART TWO -Expedition Evans, Is their refit worth it? How much did they pay? Find out now as I break down the cost of their new boat, what they paid, and the costs of the refit to get them started sailing. Are you thinking of a salvaged sailboat? Thinking o...
We're dreaming of a blue Christmas! Edited by: https://instagram.com/jordan_copp
This one is a flashback to a few months earlier in our timeline of episodes because we wanted to save it for the holidays so you can enjoy it to it's full potential! In this ...
When you could possibly run out of LPG/Butane whilst at sea! What do you do? You fill it YOURSELF whilst under passage, no problem. Come see how we do it.
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Expedition Evans, Is their refit worth it? How much did they pay? Find out now as I break down the cost of their new boat, what they paid, and the costs of the refit to get them started sailing. Are you thinking of a salvaged sailboat? Thinking of doing a ...
Filming our lives is an adventure in itself, and in this episode we show the real life behind the scenes of how we document our travels! Its my B-day :) Woohoo! And can't think of a better place to be anchored right now. Brian decides to spend the afternoo...
This week we leave Grenada and our beloved windward islands, that's been our home for the last 10 months (!!), and we set sail for the five day long journey to Curacao. Hard to believe that we've been in the Caribbean for almost a year, but with all that h...
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