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New Mainsail from Impulsion Sails
In this video we take a trip to Impulsion sails where our new mainsail is being fabricated. The team had previously replaced the UV strip on our jib and they did a great job. We were so impressed we commissioned a new furling main to replace our somewhat t...
Making Cruising Plans on a Blustery Day | EPISODE 400!🎉
While hunkered down on the canal in the rain, we take a look back at a few of our moments aboard our sailboat and compare it to life now. There are similarities, not least the weather (yep, even on a canal boat we have to be mindful of the winds), but what...
Sailing across the Med. Will it go to plan? #liveaboard #sailing #boating
Sailing Tunisia to Malta across the Mediterranean. Will it go to plan? This is a good long video of the crossing from Tunisia to Malta. We had been watching a cold front moving North East across the region and this would make a fantastic downwind or aft o...
We’re Aground On A Remote Island – Sulawesi, Indonesia S5 Episode 121
We’re in for a surprise when we wake in the morning to leave Excelsior Cove. The boat is aground so we’re stuck and not going anywhere for a while. When the tide eventually lifts Our Dreamtime off the seabed, we sail over calm seas to anchor at the tow...
A canal-side village of forgotten shipyards & ancient landscapes | Ep 399
Ever sped past a quiet town like Thorne on the motorway, oblivious to the incredible secrets it holds? We uncover layers of forgotten history, from a crucial boat-building legacy just yards from our Staniland Marina mooring, to the remains of a medieval mo...
Windlass Remote save yourself a fortune. Best boat hack ever. Previously for Patreon’s only
Winchmax remote windlass control. Remote windlass controller thats a reasonable price! Winchmax link https://amzn.to/3wOXMJH Our links 🛒Website shop; https://www.svimpavidus.com/general-5 💻Website; https://www.svimpavidus.com/ 👌Patreon page;...
Fixing An Oil Leak Volvo D130 It does not always go to plan!! #liveaboard #sailing #boatmaintenance
Fixing Oil leak Volvo D130 It does not always go well! #liveaboard #sailing #boatmaintenance Hi Guys. Here is the latest video for you. It just goes to prove things dont always go as planned. I had looked up a how to do this and found a video but the inf...
Jefa Autopilot Overhaul. Drive gears and bearings. #liveaboard #boatmaintenance
In this video we dismantle our linear drive autopilot to replace the drive gears and bearings. We use the instructions are from Jefa and its these we work from. Download of instructions from Jefa. https://bsidk.com/app/uploads/sites/12/2022/02/Manual-In...
All Alone in Nature’s Tropical Playground – Sailing Sulawesi, Indonesia – S5 Ep120
THIS is why we go sailing. To be all alone and at one with nature in amazing anchorages like the one featured here. Floating calmly in warm, crystal-clear waters above pure white sands, brilliant corals and abundant sea life while surrounded by amazing roc...
Is off-grid mooring the last freedom? (Life on the riverbank) | Ep 398
One of the last places you'll find genuine freedom in the UK is off-grid mooring on the canals and rivers. And if you choose a secluded spot like the winding hole on the Keadby and Stainforth canal, you can escape the rat-race and slow down to immerse you...
Alone In Nature’s Playground
THIS is why we go sailing. To be all alone and at one with nature in amazing anchorages like the one featured here. Floating calmly in warm, crystal-clear waters above pure white sands, brilliant corals and abundant sea life while surrounded by amazing roc...
We screwed up on New Junction Canal (big boats and movable bridges) Ep397
When we screw up, we're never shy to admit it. We all make mistakes and this is especially true when learning, so this episode is the perfect opportunity to introduce you to all the bridges, locks and aqueducts on the New Junction Canal, and where we went ...
Back to the boat in Tunisia. Getting through customs! #liveaboard #sailtunisia #medsailing
Back to the boat in Tunisia. Getting through customs! Yes we are on Impavidus! We left at 09:30 and arrived at 22:00 using train planes and automobiles. The first boat jobs are already done! Enjoy the video. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧 ⛵ï...
From Ocean Debris to Balinese Hindu Fire Ritual – Sailing to Buton, Indonesia – S5 Ep 119
Join us as we sail our classic ketch through the stunning waters of Southeast Asia, journeying from the remote village of Baopinang in Sulawesi to the vibrant port city of Bau Bau on Buton Island, Indonesia. In this episode, we navigate through pristine se...