Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Cruising life”

Ben Stookey Sailor Liveaboard Interview, Sep 2012, Part 3

In Part 3, Ben talks about where he's sailed, some of the most difficult sailing situations he's experienced, encountering dangerous conditions in the Gulf Stream, heaving to, and his future plans. Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age...

Nov 15, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:51

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 13: FAD Lealea

Completely becalmed in the North Pacific High Lealea becomes a Fish Aggregation Device with mahi mahi and bait fish hanging out under the boat. Laura got some great under water shots and a glorious sunrise on video. For more sailing adventures see our ot...

Nov 13, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:59

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 12

Showers on a 27 footer? How do we keep clean? Trash in the water? Fishing? Emergency repairs. Just another day at sea aboard Vega 1860, Lealea. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/play...

Nov 09, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:50

Ben Stookey Sailor Liveaboard Interview, Sep 2012, Part 2

In Part 2, Ben talks about when he decided to find a sailboat for cruising, about the pros and cons of the wishbone rig on his Nonsuch 26, solar power, his favorite, most important cruising gear, food aboard and ashore, and he offers his words of advice fo...

Nov 08, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:05

Sailing From Hawaii to Alaska – Day 11: Cruising

Not making much progress but still enjoying the cruise. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.you...

Nov 07, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:57

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 10, Unexpected Weather

The 10th day after departure from the Nawiliwili, Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. We encounter unexpected weather forcing us to beat into North East winds making very little progress. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Begi...

Nov 02, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:03

Ben Stookey Liveaboard Cruiser Interview and Boat Tour, Part 1 of 6

Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age by his parents. His father sailed a 21 foot sailboat from England to Antigua in the Mini Transat Race in 1977. When Ben was 14, his parents bought a boat in Finland and they spent years cruising a...

Nov 01, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:33

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 9: Always Something

Flat and calm seas. Pancakes for breakfast and a few chores while we enjoy the beauty of the sea and sky. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kS...

Oct 30, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:35

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 8 Part 2: Debris

Like hitting a wall, we crossed an invisible line. The barometer rose, the wind died, the sun came out and we started seeing junk in the water as we entered the North Pacific high and gyre. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu:...

Oct 27, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:18

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 8 Part 1: High Ho!

The wind has just died and the barometer is rising rapidly. We are in "The HIgh". Suddenly, everything changes. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7...

Oct 24, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:41

Sailing From Hawaii to Alaska – Day 7: Rock and Roll

Lumpy and confused seas make for a bouncy ride aboard Lealea but we are making good progress under deep reefed main sail and #3 jib. No fancy cooking today but we did manage hot meals. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The B...

Oct 23, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:33