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The most important knot to know.
In this informative YT short, discover the power of the bowline knot - a sailor's best friend for thousands of years! Learn why this essential knot is a must-know for its ability to withstand tension without seizing and its ease of untying. Find out how to...
Diagnosing Alternator Woes at Sea! #sailing #starlink #japan
Oita to Amami Part One. After a month of questioning my boat and then myself, I set my eyes on finally reaching Amami Oshima. It is the island near Okinawa I set out to sail to two years ago today ( March 4th). I diverted to Mei Prefecture because of a b...
Will this Guy have the Courage to Sail Away?
If you're feeling lost and drained, you are not alone. ! In this video, I'm sharing my crisis of confidence and the process I am going through. If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at http://bit.ly/3w9OpUJ To Track Wahine p...
How I replaced my inverter – and it was SO EASY!
In this video, I`ll show you how I installed a Xantrex Inverter. Thanks to Xantrex, we can keep our power running in bad weather conditions! If you're having trouble with your power or you're just looking for a new inverter, be sure to check out this vide...
I’m sorry! I may have the WRONG BOAT!
I have no regrets about buying Wahine four years ago, She has been my home on the water, classroom, studio, laboratory, think tank, and refuge. We have sailed over 3000 kilometers visiting over 60 ports. It has been a pure delight to see much of the sa...
A Year of Surprises: The coolest, weirdest, and best things that happened to me
Happy Holidays everyone. Thanks for watching. How was your 2022? Mine kinda went like this Winter: Troublesome ( Accident at Sea and Health issues) Spring: Positive ( Filmed the Pilot with History Channel and completed a circumnavigation of Kyushu) Summer:...
When a Passage Takes an Unexpected Turn – Watch What Happens Next!
I set out for my third attempt in two years to go to Amami. I wanted to use it as a training voyage so I invited two experienced mariners to join me. But our weather window was slim further complicated by an unforeseen electrical problem. In the end, th...
No Frills update: Go Solo or With Crew? –
18 months into a Training voyage around Japan I have some news. If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at www.nevertoolateacademy.com To Track Wahine please consider becoming a Patron or sponsor. www.pacificsolo.com These v...
Safely Use the Prusik Hitch as a Solo Sailor
I have been practicing knots and learning two new ones. The Flying Bowline is fun and can be used when need to create a loop very quickly for docking or throwing to someone overboard, and the Prusik enables me as a solo sailor to climb the mast with a saf...![35°C Drop & the Girls didn’t PASS OUT [Ep.13] Cenote of Kefalonia (Greece) Sailing SV CUBA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/cZdMS8pdoe8/maxresdefault.webp)
35°C Drop & the Girls didn’t PASS OUT [Ep.13] Cenote of Kefalonia (Greece) Sailing SV CUBA
The girls swim in a chilling Cenote with Eels! - Tag along in this weeks’ expedition of SV CUBA to discover a hidden gem on the outskirts of Sami in Kefalonia with us. If you like to be part of our journey, please consider becoming a Patreon @ https:/...
BOAT LIFE – Underwater Knots Training
Where do you go once you've pretty much mastered your knots on land? Under water of course! ;) Ryan and I challenge each other to a few knots underwater that many of you are super familiar with. PATREON https://www.patreon.com/twoafloat SOCIAL https...
How To Tie Onto A Cleat – Cleat Hitch Knot vs OXO Method
Here are two methods to use to tie onto a cleat. They include the cleat hitch knot versus the OXO method. Determine which method you like best and use it. Make sure to get our special offer on all our guides now. This offer will not be available for too m...
Basic sailing knots
A quick video on some basic sailing knots![Learn the LINES & ROPES for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/BVjkdgEWcH8/maxresdefault.webp)
Learn the LINES & ROPES for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]
Clark breaks down the different types of rope/line we used aboard our antique sailboat, covering materials, construction, and uses of each. IN THIS EPISODE Intro [00:00] Why you need to know about line [00:19] What we're talking about today [00:38] Common...![Learn 5 KNOTS for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/fvh_LWBaomg/maxresdefault.webp)