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Ep. 27 Crossing the Atlantic Solo from East to West in a small boat, Contessa 26, Pt 1

Wave Rover is underway again. Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sai...

Feb 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:24

How to Climb a Mast as a Solo Sailor on a Budget: Preparing Wave Rover for the Atlantic Crossing

Preparing Wave Rover for her upcoming Atlantic crossing. In this video I detail how I climb a mast and the gear that I use. This climbing gear is safe, inexpensive, and easy for most anyone to master. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sail...

Feb 07, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:38

Ep. 26 Preparing Wave Rover for Her Solo East to West Atlantic Crossing

Wave Rover is in an extended work period during this episode, preparing for her upcoming East to West Atlantic crossing. She has her stays changed, new pump in the galley, new battery installation, new hardware put on her mast and boom, plenty of painting,...

Jan 31, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:47

Ep.25 Shore Leave

After completing the passage to the Canaries I returned home to Prince Edward Island, Canada to see Mrs Wave Rover, pick up a new jib, and get some supplies. Some unexpected and extraordinary events occurred when I returned. If you are wondering what I've ...

Jan 25, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:09

Ep 24, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat,, 2 Year Circumnavigation, Series Drogue, PART 8

Ep. 24: Azores to Canaries, Part 8 of the 1100Nm passage. This is the final segment of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. In this episode, Wave Rover deploys her series drogue to deal with some challenging conditions before arriving at Calera o...

Jan 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:52

Ep 23, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 Year Circumnavigation, PART 7

Ep.23: Part 7 of the 1100Nm passage. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the East coast of Canada. If you are wondering what I've been up to when n...

Jan 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:17

Ep 22, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 Year Circumnavigation, PART 6

Ep. 22: Part 6 of the 1100Nm passage. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the East coast of Canada. Head over to my Patreon page to see how you can s...

Dec 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:38

Ep 21, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 Year Circumnavigation, PART 5

Ep. 21 Part 5 of the 1100Nm passage. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the East coast of Canada. Head over to my Patreon page to see how you can su...

Dec 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:19

Ep 20: 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 Year Circumnavigation, PART 4

*** SPECIAL NOTE*** Part 2 of "Making a Trim Tab Self Steering Gear" will be delayed until 27 Dec as I'm currently getting Wave Rover ready for an epic 4000Nm passage from the Canaries to Panama. Thank you everybody for your interest in this topic and I th...

Dec 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:24

Ep 19, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 year Circumnavigation, PART 3

*** 2 SPECIAL NOTES*** Note #1: I will be posting an extra video next week all about the MK 3, my homemade wind vane, made from material (about $50) mostly laying around my garage. Note #2: I have removed the highly distorted sound from the sailing sequen...

Dec 06, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:48

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