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How not to dock your boat….
How not to dock your boat.... Welcome to our channel. We are now in season 7 In 2018 we left the UK to sail around the world slowly. After Brexit, a "Pandemic" and major heart surgery we are still sailing, documenting our travels and showing you what we h...
LET THERE BE LIGHT
This week's video focuses on the essential pre-departure checks for our marine navigation system, including testing solar panel efficiency and replacing faulty navigation lights. Discover more about why we're still in Cyprus due to weather conditions.
An Earthquake Shook Our Sailboat! | Volcanoes & Earthquakes | Video Podcast Casting Off 051
Discover the reality of sailing through an earthquake-prone and highly volcanic area with Follow the Boat's Liz and Jamie. Learn about their adventures, risks encountered, and safety measures they take while navigating through beautiful yet dangerous water...
Change of plan? Winter Wind. But we have still been busy!
Discover the challenges and beauty of winter sailing in Cyprus and Turkey. Learn how to maintain your boat during colder months and prepare for a warm weather adventure with tips from seasoned sailors.
Polishing, Over End The Chain, Gaskets & Some Top Tips! The Last Bits. Before We Sail.
Learn the secrets of polished boats and optimal chain maintenance with expert guidance from SV Impavidus. Dive into valuable advice for keeping your vessel in top shape on this captivating video.
How We Repaired Our Steering System (Jamie Went Home) Sailboat Ep 372
This video from Follow the Boat shows how to diagnose and repair a stiff steering issue on a sailboat. The main problems are dirty, old grease in the rudder, and a mismatched bronze hole and pintle. The solution is to replace the steering cable and conduit...
Everything looks OK but, this will sink your boat! 😱😱😱 Change Yours Now!
Don't wait until it's too late to replace your boat's through hull fittings! Watch this informative video now and learn about the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface, and why regular replacements are essential for your vessel's safety.
New Coppercoat…. Is it time to replace our Coppercoat? 9 Years and 15,000 miles.
New Coppercoat.... Is it time to replace our Coppercoat? 9 Years and 15,000 miles. We have had great value despite the issues with poor application on the keel. We take a look at what has to be done to re-coat the antifouling. Enjoy the video. Welcome to...
Holes in the boat!!! We look at through hulls and we change a few.
Holes in the boat!!! We look at through hulls and we change a few. We look at the types and the materials. Enjoy the video. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid. Welcome to our channel. We are now in season 7 In 2018 we left the UK to sail around the world slo...
Hot Water! What a faff!! Calorifier / Boiler Element, we replace ours.
Hot Water! Calorifier / Boiler Element, we replace ours. What a faff!! It took ages to get the boiler out and disconnected from the system. We show you how we did ours and what it looked like inside! Enjoy the video. Ant & Cid xx Welcome to our cha...
Don’t Go Sailing Without These Apps (& Dump the Chart Plotter?) | Video Podcast 049
Do we really need chart plotters now there are so many apps available? We take a look at the apps we use on SY Esper, and discuss if we really need chart plotters these days... 👉SUPPORT US on PATREON, FTBMates or the Rum Fund - https://followtheboat.co...
Volvo Saildrive 130s. Blocked by Shells! We change the Saildrive Gator. Easy Boat job?
Volvo Saildrive 130s We change the gator. Blocked by Shells? Well almost. Was It an Easy Boat job? In this video we have help from the UK to strip out the entire saildrive for a gator change. While we are at it we change the lip seals and O rings. Cleaning...
Why No Videos? A quick update…..
Why No Videos? A quick update..... We have been out of the water for two weeks. We have undertaken what can only be described a shed load of work! Hopefully we can get splashed tomorrow and then let you know more of whats been happening in the last month.....
Reflections 30+ years around the world, still sailing! Hallberg Rassy 42 We help with Boat work.
Reflections 30+ years around the world and still sailing! Hallberg Rassy 42 In this video we work on a 37 year old boat and help brighten her up. This amazing boat has been everywhere and despite her age she scrubs up well. Welcome to our channel. We...