Here's a little piece of my soul for you. Excerpts from my actual personal journal when crossing the Atlantic Ocean on Finding Avalon, via voiceover. I've never read my diary out loud to anybody, so consider yourselves welcomed into the circle of trust.
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We are living in squalor and celebrate São Martinho and eat whole sardines.
Herby finished the closet reconstruction while Maddie does the laundry at a friends house.
The boat painting continues as the floor project gets completed.
Herby also works wit...
We all think of sailing as traveling, but what about when you need to get to your boat?
Herby goes over how he packs for a flight to the boat with all the materials he needs to get the projects taken care of!
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I retired young to live a life of travel and adventure. I think people looking into early retirement or f.i.r.e (financial independence retire early) might like to hear from someone who has been living this way for 30 years.
Since this question gets aske...
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran.
This week is all ...
While there's no catamaran sailing happening I though that we could take a look at Vassiliki Bay at the southern end of the Island of Lefkas.
This is where Wildwind is based and where (nearly) all of the Joyrider TV videos are coming from.
This place reall...
While Wisdom is being repainted, Herby and Maddie explore the island of Terciera, Azores! They venture off the beaten path to find a side of the Azores rarely seen (like a geothermal power plant).
The wood finally arrives at the boat so that they can begi...
You know this anchor, you see in tattoos, pictures, decorations, but never on a boat!
This anchor goes by many names: Fisherman’s Anchor, Admiralty Anchor, Kedge Anchor, Anchor Tattoo Anchor, etc.
This video discusses the parts of this anchor, what it’...
Step-by-step guide to travel Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan & Uzbekistan
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Herby and Maddie explore the island of Terceira, Azores, and decide to undertake some projects inside of the boat as well as outside! Galley refit!
Did we mention Halloween in the Azores?
Scott also loans us his car which gives us the freedom to drive arou...
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We sand down our outside hatch frames and prep for when we paint the deck. We get down to installing our tanning area aka our swim platform.. more like where the fish will be prepped. ha ha. & fiber glassing her in. We swap out old hatches fo...
There’s a common scam that has effected many boaters recently and we are going to tell you all about how to recognize and avoid it!
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Herby and Maddie suffer from the confusing effects of jet lag after returning to Terceira, Azores, to work on the boat. While on the island, they are given a tour of the sights and scenes of the land in the middle of the Atlantic. Panic ensues when they lo...
The Monkey Fist is a complicated looking knot, typically used for decorative purposes, but this knot has much more practical uses as well.
Aside from looking cool, it adds weight and can be used to heave a line to shore to warp a boat into its mooring.
T...
When we were in Cairns we were lucky enough to meet Korean Chef, Sally who showed us her family recipe for the traditional Korean dish Kim-chi. Follow along as we visit the Korean Grocer to collect specialty ingredients and then we take you through each st...
Fuerteventura with two very esteemed guests in the shape of Freyja and Bubbles. Xanthe's two best mates made a short trip over from the UK to sail and surf around the island.
A lot of love bursting out the seams of this episode. Freyja, Xanthe and Bubbles...
Herby prepares Wisdom for Hurricane Helene! After the storm, he continues working on the boat.
The project on the menu is to remove the rotten wood from the closet, and there is a lot of rotten wood! Solid beams of wood have turned into mulch.
Herby then...
Being able to start your Diesel motor by hand is a valuable skill to have. Should your batteries die or the starter fail, hand cranking will ensure that you are able to get powered up again!
In this video, Scott shows us how he hand cranks his original di...
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We finally make it onto the next flight back to the United States, which then leads to family time and a random video for you to enjoy (DH Mountain Biking)! Herby returns to the Azores to work on the boat and runs into a series of road blocks that seem to ...
Part II of the Moroccan adventure we had absolutely no desire to end. Leaving behind the bustle of Marrakech, we sook out some surf and a palm tree abundant oasis.
After we woke up from the dream, it was back to facing the music in the form of broken rigg...
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Herby and Maddie are finally ready to haul out and leave Wisdom on the hard while they return to the states. They have a chance to explore Angra do Heroísmo, a town on the south coast of Terceira, as well as seeing a parade Praia Fest.
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Paper charts are the most reliable and important form of navigational information that you can carry on your boat. They not only tell you where you are, but also what is around you and where any potential hazards might be. Having a paper chart is a critica...
Following Meg's Cancer diagnosis, health is at the forefront of our minds, so we decide to check the state of water tanks. What we found was a toxic and stomach churning mess requiring immediate repair. So Captain DIY cut them out, fiberglassed in new on...
Herby and Maddie leave Horta, Faial, and set sail for Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira. The winds were more favorable than predicted and we managed to sail the distance in 22 hours instead of the predicted 30 to 36 hours!
Upon arriving in Terceira, they prepar...
How do you choose the right anchor for your boat and sailing style? In this episode of the Capable Cruising Guide, Clark helps Day Sailors, Coastal Cruisers and Voyagers select the right anchoring gear.
Covered in this video are:
1) Intro to the Capable ...
***This knot is actually called the Farmers Loop. It works just the same as the Alpine Butterfly Knot, but it is different. To tie the Alpine Butterfly Knot, check out this video: How To Tie the Alpine Butterfly Knot (Correction Video) | Sailing Wisdom ht...
We made it! Now it’s time to get off the boat and start exploring!
Come along with Herby and Maddie as they hike, eat, and explore the town of Horta, the fourth busiest port in the world, and their first landfall in a month!
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We reposting our 1 year live aboard Q&A that we recorded LIVE. Since it was our first (and probably only LIVE) recording it was wayyy to long and had technical glitches, but I believe it also had great information. To make all things easier I divided i...
After crossing the Atlantic, Herby and Maddie discuss their general thoughts of the voyage, and what is next to come!
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Herby and Maddie talk about the gear they used while crossing an ocean. What worked, what broke, and what was worthless!
Some of the major talking points are the electric motor, the Monitor Windvane, and the electrical gizmos on board the boat.
Electric M...
Herby and Maddie discuss their tactics for storm avoidance while crossing the Atlantic. They discuss the gear they used and how they used it to better predict the weather and plan their route accordingly.
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Sailing across an ocean means sailing 24 hours a day. How do you sleep and still stay safe?
In this video, Maddie and Herby discuss what worked for them as they voyaged on their transatlantic adventure. They found a way to always keep a person on watch and...
In this episode we show you how to apply Medical Superglue - and how to Fibreglass like a pro, when McDazzle re-sizes our liferaft box!
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