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Ship Wreck and New Crew (League 25)
This week we continue to sail the the Puget Sound. We invite a new crew member to join us onboard! We find a mooring ball that has freed itself of its chain and explore a ship wreck all while avoiding getting stung in a massive Jelly bloom! Follow us on...
I LOST MY BEST FRIEND… Episode 87
Devastating episode about how I lost my dog Marty to a blood infection, while I was away working on a Superyacht. This also leaves our other dog McFly without a brother, so it was a tremendously tough event for all of us... On a lighter note, we manage to...
“Let it not happen again” Sailing the Strait of Juan de Fuca (League 24)
We get the chance to do some sweet sailing from San Juan Island, a crossed the strait of Juan de Fuca, into mystery bay, then down to Bainbridge Island where we find ourselves being reflective at a Japanese Exclusion Memorial dedicated to those who were i...
Ep 24: Pulling a Knotmeter Transducer in the Water
Welcome to Episode 24 of Carpe Diem Sailing. How many of you sailors out there live in fear of pulling out a knotmeter transducer while the boat is in the water, OK maybe not fear so much as a bit of stress. No one wants to sink their boat. If you've nev...
WHY I LEFT MY BOAT IN PANAMA…. – Episode 86
I had to make the decision to leave Parlay in the marina in Panama to go to work on a Superyacht. The repairs needed for Parlay are to the tune of $30,000 so I had to take the opportunity to earn some money when it presented itself. Meanwhile the crew love...
Sailing to the United States During Covid-19 (League 23)
This week we continue to sail south through the Gulf Islands. We leave Canada and Sail into the United States of America during the Global Pandemic, Covid-19. Will they let us in? We check English Camp on San Juan Island, but we wont make it to American c...
Crossing the Salish Sea (League 22)
In this league we cross the Salish Sea! also known as the Georgia Strait. Once we make the all day passage we will start our journey through the Gulf Islands. We experience some of the best sailing and time the strong currents through the Dodd Nerrows! joi...![Offshore Sailing to the BAHAMAS Part 2 – Land Ho! [Ep. 14]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/0IPlSNY1clc/maxresdefault.webp)
Offshore Sailing to the BAHAMAS Part 2 – Land Ho! [Ep. 14]
We finish our sail across the gulf stream, through the Bermuda Triangle, and to the warm and clear water of the Bahamas! Track us on our website! http://www.sweetruca.com Join our crew on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/ruca Follow us on Facebook, Twit...
Ep 23: How to Flake a Mainsail
Welcome to Episode 23 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 12 of our Learn to Sail Series. Flaking a mainsail neatly seems to be a universal challenge for many. In this video I show you how to easily and safely flake a mainsail neatly SHOWNOTES www.carpediems...
We fouled our propeller, and almost ran a ground! (League 21)
After a great day of sailing we fouled our prop and almost ran aground. check out how we fix this tricky situation in this week's episode! follow us on instagram and facebook @sailingoctopodes support our videos on patreon @svoctopodes track us on nofor...
Ep 22: Learn to Sail: Part 11: Lowering the Mainsail
Welcome to Episode 22 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 11 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I go over the steps for lowering the mainsail, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRA...
BOAT LIFE: OUR FIRST LONG SAIL IN A LONG TIME – Our Sailing Channel Update
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Freezing! Keeping warm in Canada during the winter on a sailboat. (League 19)
Our first winter as liveaboards in Canada our diesel marine hydronic heating system broke. we have continued to expierence issues with it ever sense. check out the details in this week's episode. follow us on instagram @svoctopodes
The TWO SIDES to SAILING
The TWO SIDES to SAILING. As we learn to sail, we find that there are two sides to sailing. One more desireable than the other. Unfortunately, you don't get one without the other! We enjoy the peace and serenity of the sailing life, but have to deal with...