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Food, Water, Shelter, & BUDGET [Ep 3.10 Sept & 3.11 Oct 2020]

It's end of month #4 in the Dominican Republic, and we're drowning in water! In this Adventure Log, we talk about how the awning is shaping up, our monthly sailing budget/expenses, and give an update on our preserved dry goods, since it's been a year since we sealed them. The mainsail...

Dec 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:51

How to Fix an ENGINE STARTER (with Friends) [Capable Cruising Guides]

How many sailors does it take to fix an engine starter? Today, we find out when Clark (a retired computer programmer) visits Steve (a master diver) along with Conrad (a former blacksmith). Combining their brains, brawn, and their collection of tools, they try to get Steve's engine going again, ...

Dec 05, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:43:51

LIGHTNING Hits Boats. Here’s How to Deal With It [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today's Capable Cruising Guide video is all about Lightning—how it works, why it hits boats (even those without masts), and how to protect yourself. WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO: What is it? [0...

Nov 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:58

What Sailors Pay for Food (in 8 Countries)!

How much do sailors spend on food? Do they stick to a budget? We talked to five different YouTube couples, in five different countries, to compare our notes about provisioning, prices, meal planning, and shopping for food while living aboard a sailboat with limited space and budget. Today we are p...

Nov 21, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:30

How to Clean and Rebuild a WINCH [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Today, Clark was going to teach Emily how to clean a winch, but then a neighbor’s refrigerator broke, and he went to help them. So Emily figured it out herself. In this video, she takes apart ...

Nov 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:21

Biking Luperon to La Isabela (Dominican Republic)

After two months aboard the boat in Luperon harbor, we finally did some real land exploration. In Luperon, many people travel by motorbike (and others on donkeys and horses, too). So today, we borrow a friend's scooter and join a group heading to La Isabela for lunch. Come along with us as we t...

Nov 08, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:09

How to Can Meat in a Pressure COOKER! (Food on a Boat)

Can you preserve raw meet in a pressure COOKER? The internet says no, but we have been doing it successfully for years, and in this video, I show you how I do it. I also talk about our food provisioning philosophy, why I’m no longer a vegetarian, some great uses for canned beef, and some surprising ...

Oct 31, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:03

Faster OUTBOARD for $35!!! Easy Hack [Capable Cruising Guides]

We live aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we (Emily and Clark) fix almost everything ourselves. Our past 2-stroke and 4-stoke repair videos were a hit, so here’s another outboard tip for you today. This is an easy trick that we’ve shared with half a dozen friends already this season. It’...

Oct 24, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:14

Fixing Up & Getting Out [Ep 3.09 September 2020)

It's end of month two in the Dominican Republic, and we're fixing things up! In this Adventure Log, we take you on a quick hike. Then review the recent boat projects, our low monthly expenses, and talk about how many reefs a mainsail needs. IN THIS EPISODE Introduction [00:00] Daily Life ...

Oct 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:44

♫ Emily & Clark’s Adventure Theme Song ♫

Here is our new Emily & Clark’s Adventure theme song. You'll start to see and hear parts of it incorporated into our future videos. Special thanks to: - Emily’s friend Ned for working his musical magic to play some extra instruments and handle the sound production - Twyla for the singing ...

Oct 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:38

Fixing a 4-STROKE OUTBOARD Motor [Capable Cruising Guides]

Welcome aboard our antique sailboat, Temptress, where we usually fix everything ourselves. After our 2-stroke motor repair video, many of you asked for a 4-stroke video. So here it is. This week, our friends Dale and Kris (on the sailboat Sixth Girl) developed a problem with their 4-stroke outboard...

Oct 03, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:43:46

Emily Builds a Sailboat – MAST & SEATS – CLC Eastport Nesting Pram (Ep 8)

Girls can build stuff, too! Support this and other projects via our Patreon page: During September, October, and November 2019, Emily built a lightweight wooden boat, to be used as a sailing, rowing, and motoring dinghy for S/V Temptress. This model is an Eastport Nesting Pram (plans by Chesapeake...

Sep 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:49

Our MAINSAIL is Shredded…Now What? [Capable Cruising Guides]

Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. We've been avoiding this day for a while, but it's time to raise it up, evaluate the situation, and take measurements for a new mainsail, so we can keep traveling. IN THIS VIDEO: Introduction [00:00] What ha...

Sep 19, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:44

Sailboat Life in the Dominican Republic [Ep. 3.08 August 2020]

Welcome to Luperon, where we’ve finally landed after last month’s stormy adventures. The Dominican Republic is a bit of a culture shock for us. In this Adventure Log, we take you on a typical day's walk through town. It’s loud and hot, but very inexpensive. And the beers are HUUUUGE! We also r...

Sep 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:44

Prepping the Boat for Tropical Storm Laura

Today we share a short video showing how we prepped for Tropical Storm Laura while in Luperon, Dominican Republic in August 2020. Despite what many YouTube channels suggest, being in a storm path is not always a huge concern. Here are the 5 basic steps we took to protect ourselves and our boat for t...

Sep 04, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:13

Ep. 3.07(B) It All Falls Apart [July 2020 Adventure Log] Part 2

July was doozy. We got hit with some nasty weather. We've spent a lot of time out of internet range. We had 8-, 12-, and 16-hour sailing days. So many things broke. And unfortunately, some of our camera equipment and hard drives got drenched in a crossing (apologies again for some sound issues ...

Aug 30, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:57

♫ THE BOAT WILL NOT TIP OVER! ♬ (A Sailing Song)

Today we bring you an original song Emily wrote and dedicated to the crews of SV Little Sister, SV Sixth Girl, and SV Temptress in commemoration of the trials and tribulations endured while crossing from the Bahamas to Luperon, DR in July 2020. When we finally arrived, we had everyone over for drink...

Aug 21, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:00

Ep. 3.07(A) Storms, Isaias & Our Worst Month So Far [July 2020 Adventure Log] Part 1

You haven't heard from us in a while, and there are several reasons why. We got hit with some nasty weather. We've been out of internet range. And unfortunately, some of our camera equipment and hard drives got drenched in a crossing (apologies for some minor sound issues in this video). B...

Aug 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:32

Quick Sailing Update: Eating, Peeing & Avoiding a Hurricane!

A few of our viewers have asked what we eat while aboard Temptress. The answer varies, based on our current location and how much we are actually moving the boat. As of today, we have not been to a grocery store in weeks, and for the next two days, we have to move a long distance in a short time, du...

Jul 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:51

Ep. 3.06(B) Hurry Up and Wait [June 2020 Adventure Log]

After a rude surprise, we requested an appeal to our Bahamas visa extension, scrambled to order the very expensive part we needed for the diesel engine. The part is on the way, but it means our travel to the Dominican Republic is delayed for a couple more weeks. Other highlights this month include h...

Jul 18, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:49

Our Sustainable Family

Our goal is to live an intentional, conscious life. We are constantly evaluating what we can do to make the world more joyful, sustainable, and interconnected place. Today, we talk about the #1 choice we have made to reduce our impact on the earth. We believe everyone should live their own version...

Jul 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:20

Ep. 3.06(A) Leaving The Bahamas! [Special June 2020 Adventure Log]

After being denied the usual extension to our visas, we decided to spend hurricane season in Luperon, Dominican Republic. We spent a week getting Temptress ready for sea, converting her from our home on the water to a voyaging sailboat again. We have a nice weather window lined up for the nearly-5...

Jul 04, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:14

Ep. 07: Exploring Hope Town, before Dorian

The 2019 adventure continues as Emily and Clark voyage through the Bahamas back to Florida aboard their antique sailboat, SV Temptress. In this episode, we explore the Elbow Reef Lighthouse and the shops in Hope Town, before sailing in light winds to Marsh Harbor, working on boat projects on the way...

Jun 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:00

Applying Our Vinyl Boat Lettering

Well, after removing the servo pendulum wind vain, lots of patching, sanding, prepping, and painting the topsides, we finally installed our new vinyl lettering today. So we wanted to share the happy moment with you. FLOATING PLATFORM: THE TOPSIDE PAINT WE USED: • Top Secret Industrial Marine P...

Jun 20, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:52

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