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Land Ho — Paradise Found! EP 11
In this episode we finish our passage from tangier to madeira and enjoy our awesome anchorage on the island Porto Santo before setting sail again for the island of flowers — Madeira! The sailing was excellent, often enjoying 10 knots on a beam reach und...
Offshore Sailing to Madeira – EP 10
Our longest offshore sail yet — We try to stay sane while chipping away at a 700-mile crossing from Tangier to Madeira. The contrasts from Gibraltar to Tangier were many. After a whirlwind few days, we are eager to be enveloped again in the serenity of...
Against the Current, Sailing Gibraltar to Tangier EP 09
Monkey, camel, castles and caves -- from Gibraltar to Tangier -- this episode is colored in contrasts. We climb the rock of Gibraltar and drink a lot of their beer before braving the straights to take a bite of Africa. Tangier did not disappoint. On a si...
Propellor + Fishing Line = Trouble on the way to Gibraltar EP 08
Things can go really badly when you run over a fishing line. In this episode we get unlucky--or lucky--depending on how you look at the situation. But after a few stressful moments, we’re back to having fun on our journey to Gibraltar. We visit a bunch o...
EP 07 A Series of Great Decisions – Sailing, Swimming and Fishing
What could go wrong? If you can, we might… even if it’s not a great idea. Because that’s often when the fun happens. With a little safety consideration, we enjoy a sailing swim, do some caving, and find ourselves in a serious boil. Follow our saili...
EP 06 Things Could Be Worse – Sailing FAIL
Not so smooth sailing. Just when our luck seems so good, it gives out. But before our SAIL FAIL, we celebrate safe landing in a sketchy anchorage, find out that our boat does better than expected sailing into the wind, and learn an important lesson about e...
EP 05 More Please: Sailing Conditions We Love!
It was a beautiful sail... until we found water in the bilges and the autopilot started screaming, again! The conditions we like to sail in! Plus touring of the mountains around Cascais and overcoming serious Burning Man FOMO. It's no joke. Episode 5 s...
Sailing the Portuguese Coast & Off-roading in the Countryside EP 04
It's not sailing, but exploring the Portugal countryside with a local is pretty awesome! This week we arrive in Porto Portugal in thick fog. Snag an invite to enjoy dinner and some off-road fun with a local family, and score some excellent sailing condit...
New Sailors in an Amazing Port EP 03
Our first stop after crossing the Bay of Biscay turns out to be one of the most amazing places in Spain. After some fun picking up trash and putting around in the dinghy, we explore the old town and historic castle. Then some friends join us and we head o...
Big Waves and High Winds: Crossing the Bay of Biscay EP 02
Just show up with your toothbrush and set sail! Not so much… Before heading offshore we encounter a few hiccups, but the headaches are worth it. In this episode we do our best to prepare for a four-day ocean sail and set off across the Bay of Biscay. A...
EP 01 Starship Friendship LAUNCH! The Adventure Begins, Setting Sail for the First Time.
Launching Starship Friendship and setting off on our inaugural sail. After months of preparations, days of travel and endless hours obsessing over sailing boats, routes, weather and endless details, we launch. From Les Sables-d'Olonne in France across th...
Sailing to Alexandria Bay. Boldt Castle. Who pays the $Millions for restoration.
Ep133. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we take our Sailboat 5 hours down the St Lawrence River to Alexandria Bay where we get a guided tour of Boldt Castle with the man in charge of restoration efforts, Brian Salisbury. Brian has been working for 2...
640HP Best Airboat Ride – Exploring Florida’s Hidden Coast like Never Before and Epic Drone Shots!
Background. You've asked, so we thought we'd share a little blast from the past. Before setting sail, we explored hidden Floridsa with friends on an Airboat. Every airboat ride is a blast, but sometimes mother nature offers a little extra magic. This run t...
Visiting Beautiful Clayton NY by Sailboat. How they overcame the record flooding.
Ep131. In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we sail to Clayton NY, which is a beautiful little town on the shores of the St Lawrence river, in the 1000 Islands area. Last year there was record flood levels that decimated many towns along the waterfront. ...