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BROKEN GOOSENECK AT SEA Ep 58

In this weeks episode, we experience our second rig failure in 4 months-both of which took place offshore. In this episode, we filmed what we could when our gooseneck attachment on our wooden boom critically broke, leaving us without the use of our main sail. Sailing offshore can be the best moments...

Apr 09, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:24

Removing our wooden sailing boat’s transom and Alex gets hurt…

EPISODE 2 - THE HARDEST PART IS STARTING It's the second instalment of the Aldens Adventurer journey! We are rebuilding our 1925, wooden sailing boat, built by John Alden. Join us as we encounter both the problems involved in restoring an old schooner and the challenge of balancing family life...

Sep 11, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:09

New team, new VISA, new timber! (Boatbuilding/Tally Ho EP41)

Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht – New year, new team, new VISA, new timber! Support; Become a Patron; ----- EPISODE 41. This episode, after a little work on the frames, Cecca and I take a trip to Vancouver for my VISA interview at the US consulate. When we get back to the USA Cecca has to ...

Jan 26, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:23

Sailing Avocet: Meet Little Wing

We were recently gifted a new-to us dinghy that was designed by Lyle Hess, the same man who designed some of our favorite boats including the Bristol Channel Cutter and the Fatty Knees. Our Dinghy is a Dover Dory, the predecessor to the Fatty Knees (which means she's old!) No boat is project-le...

Nov 15, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:43

Episode 180 – Tightening Dead Eye Rigging – Life on a Sailboat Day 85

Now that Norna is back in the water, and has swelled up good, it is time to tighten the rig. Today Pete and I are tightening the dead eye rigging, in order to make Norna ready for sailing again Here is all the rest of information of where to find us! :) Want to leave a tip? Become a Patreon tod...

Apr 12, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:43

Episode 008 – RIP Ollie

We lost Ollie recently. It's been a really tough month, and we're sorry for not posting more content, but we're fixing that so stick with us. For more on our wedding and family work visit: www.ShelbyandSimon.com twitter: @shelbyandsimon Instagram: @shelbyandsimon facebook.com/shelbya...

Nov 30, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:19

Episode 005 – Strip and Seal

The van work really begins with a sanding, sealing, noise deadening and insulating. Hey we're a new channel, if you'd like to support us please share this video with other people interested in the Vanlife. For more on us visit our website www.shelbyandsimon.com twitter: @shelbyandsimon ...

Jul 08, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:41