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Ep 5 | The demolition continues and we take a break to remind us what it’s all for.
We're carrying on taking out as much of the wood as possible along with very needed trip to the tip! We manage to sneak in a small sail trip on Ben's brother's boat. Ellie goes galavanting about in London, whilst Ben starts the sanding party and gets extra...
Ep 4 | DEMOLITION has begun: what have we done to our SALOON?!
We're back! We have had to be away with work from our boat for several months, with no chance to come back for even a weekend and we are finally back! We have a whole week now to purely dedicate to Rummy. As we continue to strip her back, we knew we may fi...
Ep 3 | Removal of all things diesel | A leak check & saying goodbye
Carrying on from the previous episode, we do a very needed trip to the tip and then hit it hard with draining the diesel tank and removing the diesel stove! Due to soon-to-be liveaboards, we are pretty set on trying to create as much space as possible whil...
Ep 2 | The Start of our Refit Journey | Prepping for haul-out & removing the heads!
Having managing a 3 day delivery back to Burnham-on-Crouch, we were SO excited to start cracking on with the refit. Initially we had plans to keep her in the water over summer, but having endured a fair few engine issues on the delivery, we decided to take...
Ep 1 | Bringing Her HOME | The DELIVERY of our newly bought SAILING BOAT
We bought a sailing boat! A 1972 Contest 38. This is the start of our journey. Join us as we take on the first step in our refit process - delivering the boat! Along with the help of our wonderful skipper Tom, we were able to embark on a successful 3 day d...
Ep 0 | Why we bought a SAIL BOAT to turn into our DREAM HOME
Welcome to Sailing Rum Punch! One year ago TODAY, we bought our 1972 Contest 38 and we have spent the last year juggling our full time jobs and starting the process of the huge refit of our 50 year old boat. Our first two episodes will be landing in a week...
Living With The Tide Live – #8
As always we shall be chatting about where we are and what we have been up to, along with answering any questions you might have. Live chat also gives us a chance to ask you want mini videos you would like next, along with what you want to see more or less...
Sailing Around The World – The End Of Season One – Living with the tide – Ep 52
This is the end of Season 1! In this video we take a look back at the adventure over the past year. We want to thank you all for joining us this far and we hope you will continue to enjoy our next adventure in Season 2 :D For Living with the tide goodies ...
Sailing Around The World – Traditional Carriacou Sailing – Living with the tide Ep 51
In this episode we get invited to race in the West Indies Annual Regatta. We hop on board Genesis to race against other traditional carriacou yachts and have a fantastic time. The owner of Genesis is also the producer of Vanishing Sails, a fantastic film...
Sailing Around The World – A Worm Ate The Rudder! – Living With The Tide – Ep50
In this Episode we dive Pigeon island, one of Jacques Cousteau's top ten dive sites! Then its time to say goodbye to Robert before heading to Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. After Matt falls really ill we decide to take it easy before he is asked to race ...
Sailing Around The World – The Whitey from Blighty – Living With The Tide – Ep 49
In this episode we find out where our suspicion leak is coming from, before being joined by the Whitey from Blighty. We explore some beautiful forts and anchorages with Matt little brother who despite his many attempts of hiding from the sun still manages ...
Sailing Around The World – Wheres All The Rum Gone? – Living With The Tide – Ep 48
In this episode we say goodbye to our awesome crew member Tom in Martinique before setting sail to Dominica. Here we get to drink plenty of rum, meet new friends and see the destruction the hurricanes caused to the island whilst we take a tour. For Living...
Sailing Around The World – Sunken Yachts & Dread Pirates – Living With The tide – Ep 47
In this Episode we check out some beautiful places in St.Lucia from sulphur springs to freezing waterfalls. After a lovely day spent exploring Matthew gets dreads and receives his new title "Dread Pirate Matthews". Then its time to sail over to Martinique ...
Sailing Around The World – Camping in Paradise – Living With The Tide – Ep 46
In this Episode Matt and Tom explore the beautiful union island, before hiking to the highest peak and setting up camp for the night. After a nice hike the boys return for a beach BBQ at the awesome "Shark Attack". For Living with the tide goodies follow ...