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The Voyage Home (extended cut)
We hoist the sails and point the bow toward the United States. Our time in the Bahamas is at an end. It has been a wonderful season, and we cannot wait to get back to this island paradise. Thank you for joining us on the journey. Andy & Kirstin
Celebrating her BIRTHDAY on TAHITI
In this episode of All Hahns on Deck, the crew celebrates a special birthday by sailing from Linyard Key to the famous Tahiti Beach in the Bahamas. They successfully sail off anchor, enjoy incredible snorkeling, and indulge in delicious food from a charmin...
OFF GRID: Our SECLUDED PARADISE in the Bahamas
On their journey through the Bahamas, Andy and Kirsten from 'All Hahns on Deck' finally reach their secluded paradise in the Abacos. Facing some wind challenges during the voyage, they spend a calm day at Almanor Winds Aloof's hidden beach, only to encount...
Leaving Eleuthera in the MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT?!?
In this captivating episode, join Andy and Kiren as they embark on an unforgettable journey leaving Eleuthera at night aboard their 50ft sailboat Magic Dragon. Witness the challenges and triumphs of navigating through rough seas and narrow channels in the ...
The HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS of the EXUMAS | AHOD 87
With the inlaws on board, we set off on a whirlwind tour of the Exumas. We hit some incredible highlights and experienced the lowlights. In all, we cannot wait to go back. Join us as we visit Warderick Wells, Staniel Cay, Big Majors, Black Point, Thunder...
Sailing to the Exumas | AHOD 86
Follow our incredible sailing journey from Athol to the stunning Exumas in the Bahamas as we navigate currents, raise our spinnaker for the first time, and explore beautiful beaches. Join All Hahns on Deck as we embark on an unforgettable adventure across ...
Exploring Eleuthera: Glass Window Bridge, The Queen’s Baths, Sweetings Pond, and Hatchet Bay Caves
In this captivating video, All Hahns on Deck explores the breathtaking Glass Window Bridge, takes a refreshing dip in the Queen’s Baths, delves into the mysterious depths of Hatchet Bay Cave, and encounters gentle sea creatures at Sweetings Pond. Join th...
SUCCESS! (The boat is in the water) | AHOD 32
Hi all! After failing our first launch attempt, we charge ahead with some additional repairs with the help of new crew. Then we head back to the launch pad. Hopefully, the boat isn't sinking this time! Much love, Kirstin & Andy
OUR BIGGEST PROJECT YET! – Removing our diesel engine | AHOD 21
Hi all! When we bought Magic Dragon, we knew that the engine ran but was in rough shape. After consulting with several mechanics and a surveyor, we decided to pull the trigger and do a complete repower of the boat. Originally, we placed an order for a ...
Fixing the CRACK in our HULL – Grinding old fiberglass and laying new fiberglass | AHOD 16
Hi all! Now that we've discovered the extent of Hurricane Ian damage to our 50-foot sailboat, it's time to start making repairs. The biggest and most important repair is fixing the crack in our fiberglass hull. Kirstin jumps in and takes the lead in gr...
Hurricane Ian HIT our boat. How bad is it? | AHOD 15 #boatlife #boatrestoration #hurricane
Hey all! At the end of the last video, we were getting close to launch. All of the seaworthy issues were almost resolved, and we were ready to start working on "sea pretty" projects. But, mother nature had a different idea. Hurricane Ian made landfal...
BOAT LIFE: THE TO-DO LIST NEVER ENDS | AHOD 13 #boatlife #boatrestoration #boatyard
Hi All, The boat restoration continues. When we bought Magic Dragon, we knew that quite a few of the systems did not work. The refrigeration, the air conditioning, and the generator were all broken and likely unsalvageable. Those systems need to be remov...
BOAT LIFE – The refit continues by REMOVING the generator | AHOD 12
Hey all! We are back from our trip to Paris and are jumping right back into our boat refit and restoration. We have a lengthy list of projects to tackle, starting with removing our marine generator. It's scary to remove the generator because our Gulfst...
Launching our Boat on the Chicago River & Lake Michigan – AHOD 4 – 1995 Larson 310 Cabrio
Hey all! Sorry again for the non-sailboat content. We don't need to re-hash the boatyard rule changes (you can hear all about them in Episode 3), but those changes have given us a little bit of time to work out the logistics of transitioning from land li...