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We're pushing our boat hard to make it to a safe anchorage before an approaching storm when something unexpected happens. What to do when things go wrong!
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This is the most dangerous part of the sail and we're stuck with some difficult decisions. We don't want to arrive to a strange, new anchorage in the dark, but we can't stop in Orca waters and shipping lanes to wait for sunrise. Can we make landfall before sunset?
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With the warnings of the Finnish woman ringing in our ears (“I wouldn’t go out in that”) we sail into the night off the coast of Spain.
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The boat is ready and we think we've got a weather window. It's time to push off from the North of Spain and sail across the Bay Biscay to France. Have we made the right decision?
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In our next video we push off from Viveiro, Spain to sail across the Bay of Biscay to France. But before we leave we show a little tour of Marina Viveiro on the north coast of Spain!
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In this video, we upgrade our sailboat’s house battery bank with four Fogstar 608Ah lithium batteries, wired in parallel to create a massive 2,432Ah house bank! ⚡
🔧 What You'll See in This Video:
✅ Unboxing and overview of the Fogstar 608Ah lithium batteries
✅ Wiring the batteries in parallel...
In today's episode, learn about our new high-capacity Bluetti AC200L lithium-ion phosphate power station, and put it to the test by using its stored energy to power two 2400W induction cooktops and a 2000W electric water kettle - all while anchored off the grid in the Hord River. Plus, watch as...
It's our second day at sea and, between sails adjustments, keeping watch, and our first Hydrovane wind vane test, there's a lot going on!
Drake and Éanna catch up and talk future plans, past trips, and...medical emergencies!?! Let's just say we learned that it's always good to ha...
**VIDEOS ALWAYS COMMERCIAL FREE ON PATREON** The time has come to say goodbye to a good friend and leave Scotland. We're pushing off for a 215 nautical mile sail to Ireland in blustery (!!!) conditions. Time to raise anchor. It's noisy. It's bumpy. But we've got something that m...
****VIDEOS ALWAYS COMMERCIAL FREE ON PATREON!**** A stunning anchorage with easy access to land and good amenities...with no other boats! What is this hidden gem? We sailed to Loch Harport in The Isle of Skye and enjoyed a week in this beautiful anchorage (in July!) that we practically had to ourse...
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No cell, no wifi, no people...just our boat and a good friend. This is Loch Claidh in the Western Isles of Scotland. We tuck into this beautiful anchorage and enjoy a solitude that can only come wh...
Everyone has their own own way to sail offshore and deal with watches and food underway. Check out ours as we head for Kinlochbervie in the north of Scotland. Join our Patreon for early access to videos that are always Commercial Free!
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An extremely economical sewing awl that can fit on any boat and is robust enough to deal with whatever the cruising life has to throw at it? This is why the Speedy Stitcher is a must have on our boat!
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A rugged trailer made specifically for bikes that folds to the size of my backpack AND fits perfectly on our sailboat? Yes please! Check out this video to see all the reasons we are in love with our Burley Travoy Folding Bike Trailer!
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It’s been a rolly sail to the Faroe Islands with both too much wind and not enough. Now we just need to make our way through the fog and 3-4 knots of current before we reach our destination. Here we come Vestmanna!
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The first sail of the season and things don't quite go as expected.
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It’s been a year since we installed our new multi-fuel stove, The Hobbit, on our sailboat. We’ve used it exclusively to heat our boat over this past (very cold!) winter, and it’s time to tell you what we think!
The Hobbit SE by Salamander Stoves
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Adding a Hydrovane to Paragon is turning out to be a massive project. First there was the unboxing, next the mount was made, and now it’s time to adhere that mount to Paragon.
What could possibly go wrong hanging off the stern of the boat with a heavy chunk of fibreglass while at anchor?
(Don’t ...
Have you ever thought that it would be super fun to voyage to a beautiful anchorage in a sailing paradise and then...
Spend ALL your time working with fibreglass???
Then you're in for a treat! Because it is time to start the installation process for our new Hydrovane wind vane (in Denmark).
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The Spindrift 43 is formidable, cutter rigged, blue water sailboat designed by marine architect Ron Amy. Davie and Gill have made their Spindrift 43 into a beautiful and comfortable home. Join us as they take us on a tour of this magnificent boat and show us the coolest trick on how to get out of a ...
Sailing is a great way to discover…new lands, new experiences or, in this case, sewing machines! This sailor uses his knowledge and love of repairing and using sewing machines to connect with people around the world. Join us on a tour of these magnificent machines stretching from the mid-19th centur...
What is the best sewing machine to have on a boat and why is it the Sailrite. Seriously. Need to make new cockpit cushions? Sailrite. Need to mend a sail or even make one? Sailrite. New cockpit enclosure? You guessed it…Sailrite! Take a spin with us on this heavy duty sewing machine and see what hap...
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What is a wind vane? (It's a self-steering device...that's super simplified)
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Is it windvane or wind vane? (Who knows??? Seriously, every other...
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