Our sale on A2A gear continues! We're discontinuing shirts and hoodies. Last day to ship in the US for the holidays is very soon! https://www.acorntoarabella.com/merchandise
Propane on boats, when properly handled, is safe and is a great way to cook as lo...
For years people have asked me how they can life this incredible life on the sea. So here is a full how to so you can get started on your dream of sailing around the world.
I've broken this complicated topic down into ten simple steps:
01:05 #1 Find Your...
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Travels we show you our new and improved rain catchment system on Barefoot. Water is essential ... obviously ... but instead of having to use a water maker or go to a marina to pick it up, why not incorporate a way to catc...
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On this episode, we take you behind the scenes! How I earn an income onboard and our preparations ahea...
Troubleshooting marine electrical systems is a lot of trial and error with voltmeters and other gadgets, and for this round of experimentation we've got the guy who wrote the book. Nigel Calder is a cruiser, boat owner, educator, and author who wrote "Boat...
A swim platform added onto the back of an older sailboat makes all the difference! It gives me amazing access to the ocean, a place to fillet my fish, or just a calm place to relax. In this video I'm gonna show you how I built my 4th and final swim platfor...
Upwind sailing ride through the fjords of Patagonia. Curtis does a how-to trim sails and upwind sailing video talk while underway, revealing his secrets to sail trim and performance cruiser's actual upwind sailing angles, to help you learn to sail your boa...
Check out the sale: https://www.acorntoarabella.com/merchandise Popular sizes will go fast! Now's the time to ship your holiday gifts, too. Last day for international shipping to get to you in good time is December 6, and a package shipped this week might ...
ALL CLASSES OF BEACH CATAMARAN ARE DISCUSSED HERE - WE'LL BE TALKING ABOUT YOUR ISSUES WITH THE SAILING, BOAT HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES THAT YOU ARE HAVING.
DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS OR ANY QUESTIONS RELATING TO YOUR CATAMARAN OR SAILING YOUR CATAMARAN? ...
We're setting sail to Cabrera, Spain's most strict and protected island! Tickets are limited, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have snagged the very last permit at the eleventh hour. Come aboard the Jeanneau Yachts 55 for an exciting journey from Mallor...
ALL CLASSES OF BEACH CATAMARAN ARE DISCUSSED HERE - WE'LL BE TALKING ABOUT YOUR ISSUES WITH THE SAILING, BOAT HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES THAT YOU ARE HAVING.
DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS OR ANY QUESTIONS RELATING TO YOUR CATAMARAN OR SAILING YOUR CATAMARAN? ...
Highlight clip video of twenty boats sailing in the GBCA Fall Series Race No. 2 on Galveston Bay on November 4, 2023.
Great racing and great fun! Click on the like and subscribe icons to see more Texas sailing. I appreciate and read all your comments.
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TONIGHT! Live from the Boat! See the woodstove running, visit with us on Arabella. 5 p.m. ET for Patreon members: https://www.patreon.com/acorntoarabella Join now and get the invite!
We start with hot springs and Robin's birthday and then move on to Bob E...
Night climbing the Enchanted Tower in New Mexico, a long-time goal for Steve and Robin, is just as beautiful as they thought it might be. This is last episode of our Organ Mountain rock climbing trip has yes, THAT big question... the popped question. Fitti...
We got a drone! You can really get a sense of this forbidding and challenging New Mexico terrain from up above, and the bird's eye view of the Organ Mountains is really something. Rock climbing and mountain climbing on this journey is about to come to an e...
How we afford to sail offshore around the world. In this episode of Sailing Sitka, we do an unboxing of boat parts and products that help us achieve the dream of sailing around the world. Season 2 of Sailing Sitka coming at you next week!! Stay tuned, plea...
Tonight is our monthly livestream for Patreon members. The link to join us is on our Patreon feed, and we have 30+ hours of extra content in our Live Archive. https://www.patreon.com/acorntoarabella
Rock climbing in the Organ Mountains isn't uncommon, bu...
Want to hang out with us? Our monthly live event has been moved to next friday, meaning that if you join the $5/month or higher level of Patreon you'll get the invite in time to see a very special episode of it! https://www.patreon.com/acorntoarabella Need...
As Steve and Robin prepare for a trip to New Mexico for rock climbing, they prepare their DIY wooden sailboat for the time they'll be away. Steve ends up getting into details of Arabella's 12-volt marine electrical system as he chases some possible stray e...
Highlight clip video of thirty-five boats sailing in the "Defeat Lafitte" GBCA Cruzan Rum Race No. 7 on Galveston Bay on September 23, 2023.
Great racing and great fun! Click on the like and subscribe icons to see more Texas sailing. I appreciate and read ...
Highlight video of thirty-five boats racing in the GBCA Cruzan Rum Race No. 5 on Galveston Bay on August 19, 2023. Video clips from cameras on S/V "Hobgoblin", & S/V "Sunspot Baby".
Great racing and great fun! Click on the like and subscribe icons to s...
Our new theme song is an original song written by Brian Dale a talented musician, sailor and has become a fantastic friend.
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It's time to head to Camden, Maine for some dockside boat repairs among the schooners in this very famous and picturesque pocket harbor. The cranse iron, or bowsprit cap, seems to have been a piece that was cast with imperfections. It did serve Victoria fo...
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