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Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway East Coast Florida: Saint Augustine to Fort Pierce
Acorn To Arabella
Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway East Coast Florida: Saint Augustine to Fort Pierce
This week, we continue cruising the Intracoastal Waterway down the east coast of Florida. We miss sailing, but offshore waters were calling for sloppy seas and light winds. With few safe harbors to duck into in the case of emergency, we decided to stay gro...
The 3 Best Decisions I Made While Building My Own Sailboat
Acorn To Arabella
The 3 Best Decisions I Made While Building My Own Sailboat
Throughout the process of building my own wooden sailboat, I had to make several important decisions. Some of these decisions were met with massive support, others…not so much. One important consideration was marine diesel engine maintenance—I wanted i...
A Boat In Desperate Need of Some Paint – Episode 335 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
A Boat In Desperate Need of Some Paint – Episode 335 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
For months, Steve and Robin have been moving Arabella south, waiting for warm enough weather to haul her, and give her a fresh coat of paint. The time has finally come. Arabella is getting hauled out, and—in this episode—we’ll detail the hard work th...
The Oldest City In the US – Episode 334 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
The Oldest City In the US – Episode 334 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Robin finally returns to Arabella after spending a few weeks dealing with work stuff. Steve takes the opportunity to handle some housekeeping and tame Akiva’s mane while waiting for Robin to return. Once Robin arrives, Steve takes her on a tour of the o...
Followed by Dolphins On the Way To Florida – Ep. 333 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
Followed by Dolphins On the Way To Florida – Ep. 333 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
After a few challenging (and expensive) days on a dock in the fancy town of Hilton Head, Jack finally catches a flight home, and Steve’s friend, Jeff, makes his way into town to take his place. Steve provisions the boat, and cleans the rest of the snow a...
How Locals Clean Queen Conch…FAST! (Day 10/100 Day Water World Challenge)
Adventureman Dan
How Locals Clean Queen Conch…FAST! (Day 10/100 Day Water World Challenge)
Meeting the local fishermen Norman & Clay was a real treat..... because they were the first other people we'd seen in a week! But also, they showed us the single fastest way to clean a conch. When they catch up to 500 conch per day. THIS is the way you...
Boat Life During an Historic Southern Winter – Ep. 332 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
Boat Life During an Historic Southern Winter – Ep. 332 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Surprise, surprise. It’s STILL not warm for Arabella and crew, which is anchored in Charleston, SC. Annie B. heads back home, and Jack and Steve continue on. “Beaufort to Buford” is the war cry! The first challenge for Jack and Steve is Elliot Cut, ...
Will We Ever Get A Break From The Cold?? – Episode 331 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
Will We Ever Get A Break From The Cold?? – Episode 331 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Thanks to Lumen for sponsoring! To get 20% off go to https://lumen.me/ACORN and start improving your health today. -------------------------- A friend in need is a friend indeed—especially if your friend is also on a wooden boat! This week’s episode ...
Cruising Costa Rica on a 41′ Sailboat | Sailing Sitka Ep 151
Sailing Sitka
Cruising Costa Rica on a 41′ Sailboat | Sailing Sitka Ep 151
In this episode of Sailing Sitka, Kenna and Jay sail from Bahía Ballena to Quepos on the pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Dragon Dancing for a Happy New Year – Episode 330 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
Dragon Dancing for a Happy New Year – Episode 330 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
This week, the journey resumes as Arabella and crew continue to sail south through North Carolina, heading towards warmer waters. A slower pace of life means an opportunity for some much-needed housekeeping. Steve tackles a clean-out of Arabella’s anch...
The Great Dismal Swamp Canal – Episode 329 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
The Great Dismal Swamp Canal – Episode 329 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
This week, Arabella slows down and cruises through the Great Dismal Swamp, navigating her first lock—the Deep Creek Lock—and leaving a small reminder that they were there ;-) After a provisioning run at the local Food Lion, Steve and Robin venture dee...
How To Install PIVOTING SOLAR On A Sailboat – Turning Lifelines Into Solar Mounted Railings!
Sailing Sea Dream of Clyde
How To Install PIVOTING SOLAR On A Sailboat – Turning Lifelines Into Solar Mounted Railings!
Ahoy! With more power demands aboard Sea Dream of Clyde, it is time to up our solar game! In this episode, we convert our cockpit lifelines into stainless steel railings, then install two 100 watt Renogy solar panels. We use pivoting clamps that allow us t...
Cruising by the Largest Naval Base In the World – Episode 328 – Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
Cruising by the Largest Naval Base In the World – Episode 328 – Journey of a Wooden Boat
Farewell, Annapolis. It's time for this handcrafted wooden sailboat to keep cruising South towards warmer weather. After visiting a few quiet anchorages in the Chesapeake, Robin, and Akiva stop for a few days in Seaford to get some "life stuff" done...but...
Into The Chesapeake with a Rainbow On Our Backs – Episode 327 – Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
Into The Chesapeake with a Rainbow On Our Backs – Episode 327 – Journey of a Wooden Boat
We hope everyone watching is in the middle of a great holiday season. All we want for Christmas is for you to tell your friends and family about our channel :-) After spending a few days pinned down with bad weather, Steve and Robin head out of Bivalve an...
100 Oysters Can Solve Most Problems – Episode 326 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Acorn To Arabella
100 Oysters Can Solve Most Problems – Episode 326 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
The first 1,000 people to click the link will get a full year of Premium membership to Woodworkers Guild of America for only $1.49: https://go.wwgoa.com/acorntoarabella2-qr/ How many jackets is too many? Arabella makes her way down the Jersey coast. Steve...