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LIVE REWIND: 6+ KN SAILING – APPROACHING TIOMAN
Just a little experiment so don't expect too much, the connection isn't great out here in the South China Sea! A little taster of Esper on a broad reach approaching Tioman, Malaysia.
SAILBOAT ENGINE FAILURE LESSONS LEARNED Ep 77
After the engine died in the middle of the Malacca Straits in the middle of the night, we managed to get it fixed. But how? What happened, exactly? Was it an oil pressure problem or was it something else? *************************************** If you e...
LIVE REWIND: THE PERFECT DINGHY + GENERAL Q&A
What is the perfect dinghy? We're going to be basing this discussion around the following topics listed below. 1) INFLATABLE OR HARD 2) PORTABILITY 3) STRENGTH 4) PROPULSION 5) THEFT 6) ACCESSORIES Sunday 27th 10pm UTC These are some local times: ...
TRAILER: WE’RE GOING LIVE AGAIN! THE TOPIC IS DINGHIES
We're excited to announce our second ive-stream! Please come and join in, and leave a question on our theme in the comments below. Monday 28th August KL: 6am Perth: 6am Sydney: 8am Sunday 27th August LA: 3pm New York: 6pm London: 11pm THEME: What make...
BOAT EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE IN THE MALACCA STRAIT! Ep 76
Stuck in the busiest shipping lane in the world with a broken engine and no wind. At night. The bad news? The northerly wind which had been forecast never came, so we motor-sailed for most of the day. The good news? The huge southerly winds of the pre...
LIVE REWIND: THE PROS AND CONS OF BEING A LIVEABOARD
What are the ups and downs of living on a boat? Is it all bikinis and beaches or does the boat maintenance dominate life afloat? This broadcast is specifically about the Pros and Cons of Being A Liveaboard and will be structured around the following topi...
TRAILER: PROS AND CONS OF LIVING ON A SAILBOAT + SHOP LAUNCH!
WHEN? Tuesday 22 Aug 2017 14:00 UTC These are some local times: Los Angeles 07:00 New York 10:00 London 15:00 Malaysia 22:00 Canberra Midnight WHERE? Right here on our YouTube channel HOW? Subscribe to this YouTube channel and you'll get a notification...
ARE SAILING CHANNELS SELLING OUT? Sailing Q&A 16
With growing success, are sailing channels becoming too corporate? Do too many sailing YouTube channels sell us a false dream? In other words, are sailing channels fake? Social media is full of opinions on whether sailing channels are 'real' or not. Are ...
SAILBOAT LIVING – THE REALITY OF SAILING LIFE Ep 75
What is it like living on a boat? What about the day to day tasks and chores like shopping, boat maintenance, filling with water and diesel. With Liz now back on board we prepare SV Esper for our journey south through the Malacca Strait and attempt to fi...
BEST Camera For Sailing Videos | Ep 74
What is the best camera on a sailboat? We are often asked about our camera equipment, and what camera for sailing people should use. Are there really best cameras for sailing videos? Is there really only one best camera for sailing videos, or should you ha...
DOES LIVING ON A BOAT GET OLD? Sailing Q&A 13
Is your sailing lifestyle becoming boring? What's life like on a boat - does it grow old? When should you stop sailing? How old are most liveaboards? Are they all young, or pensioners? Are there old liveaboards? When's the time to quit? Do people ever stop...
HOW TO USE A ROLLING HITCH AS A SNUBBER Ep 68
TWO broken snubbers in five minutes, is that a record? In this video we offer some advice on how to anchor, specifically on how to use a snubber with a rolling hitch. Also, if you have any questions about vlogging, video cameras and equipment, let us kno...
WE HAVE NEW CREW! Ep 62
Esper is joined by a new crew member! Kev is an accomplished skipper who has done much sailing in his life but the question is, does he get to go sailing? He joins us in Telaga as we prepare the boat for our departure to Sumatra but, being a wise sailor, k...
ABOUT OUR SAILS – HOW MUCH DID THEY COST?
This is an FTB Extra to accompany Vlog 059 (http://bit.ly/ftb_vlog059) We give you the low-down on how much our sails costs, and chat to Phil about the sail-making process and how he came up with our sail designs. As always this episode has been brought...