Contessa 26 YouTube Videos
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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,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ep 18, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Sailing, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 Year Circumnavigation, PART 2
Ep. 18: 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 not sailing Wave Rover check out ...
Ep 16, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 Year Circumnavigation, PART 1
Ep. 16 Azores to Canaries. Follow along as Wave Rover starts her solo ocean voyage of 1100 Nm from Horta in the Azores to Calero in the Canaries. This is part of my 2 year circumnavigation. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave ...
Ep 11, Solo on a Small Boat Bound for Horta on the Island of Faial in the Azores
Epidsode 11 In this episode I prep Wave Rover and depart the Port of Lajas on the Island of Flores in the Azores as we set a course of 115 degrees bound for the Port of Horta on the Island of Faial. Wave Rover departed just 6 days before Hurricane Lorenzo ...
Ep 10, A Tour of the Architecture of Flores
Epidsode 10: In the last episode I toured the natural beauty of Flores and in this episode I have focused on the distinct architecture that the island has to offer. Head over to my Patreon page to see how you can help make these video possible. https://ww...
Ep 9, Touring the Island of Flores
This video is dedicated to the Islanders of Flores who suffered the destructive Hurricane Lorenzo during the early hours of Oct 2. In this Episode I tour the Island of Flores and take in its stunning natural beauty. From its waterfalls and small hillside ...
Ep 8, Hiking on the West Coast of Flores Island
Episode 8: Hiking on the West coast of Flores Island in the Azores. Alpine pastures, amazing sea views, and cows. Head over to my Patreon page to see how you can support the production of my videos. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27867459 Buy Wave Rov...