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THE TRUTH ABOUT CODE ZERO SAILS ON CATAMARANS – Light Air to South Florida
We had high hopes for the Code Zero...the sail is an incredibly popular setup on newer boats. The idea of making good time with the sails instead of firing up the engines... sounds perfect! And while the sail DOES deliver on that promise, when conditions a...
WHY DID THE ENGINE QUIT?
It was an exciting week aboard Clarity as we made some miles south and took a few lumps along the way. Stopping off in St. Augustine, we were able to set things right with our port engine, but took a shot to our starboard bow. We also had a great time with...
ETIQUETTE 102 – Tips for Guest and Crew aboard a Cruising Boat
This is a follow up to our Etiquette 101 video from a couple months ago. We LOVE sharing the cruising lifestyle with guests and crew aboard Clarity. But for folks who’ve never lived on a boat before, there’s some adjusting required. Limited water and ...
Captain Down! Injury Underway – SEASON FINALE
Right before we wrap things up this season and ready Clarity for haul out and storage, Nick hurts his back handling the mainsail. Megan takes over running our catamaran while we both sweat through the Chesapeake summer heat and thunderstorms. Clouds T-Sh...
BOAT JOBS – realities of cruising
We visit Annapolis and get a little time at the dock to take care of a bunch of boat jobs. We repair the vinyl wrap, re-cover the Ultimate Boat Cushion, stop an oil leak in the engine, and cover the new hatch in VViVid vinyl covering. Ultimate Boat Cushio...
We scratched the boat wrap, meet the Real Watermen and have XMAS in July
This week we scratch the wrap on a Patron’s dock at a Patron’s dock, pick up some packages, tour Washington D.C. and get down to some serious coffee talk. Plus, Nick meets a Chesapeake Bay "Waterman" to hear about what those guys are doing out there in...
Spinnaker Tips & Are Electric Motors Practical?
Getting around the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Cape Hatteras, was a non-event. The wind filled in and we had an awesome run into the Chesapeake. We talk about whether or not electric motors like Sailing Uma and Top Secret use(d) are really practical f...
Surfing Our Home at 15 knots
This week we make the trip from Georgetown, SC to Cape Lookout, NC. We get more wind and bigger waves than we were expecting, and have to make a decision about the safest route to take. In the end, it was worth the wild ride! Our Leopard 46, Clarity handle...
Safety & Comfort Hacks for Life Aboard a Cruising Boat
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a BIG difference for life on board a cruising boat like Clarity. This week give you nineteen easy ideas that won’t cost much either. Most of these solved major issues we’ve had in the past. Ultimate Boat Cu...
Under attack!! Thunderstorms and flies oh my!
We tuck up into alligator territory to escape Tropical Storm Bertha and the dolphins follow us. The Admiral has a birthday and we go full on dirty keto carbfest, but it is worth it. Setting sail northbound, weather stops us up once again where we CHILL out...
Time for Plan B…trying to push north
The weather pattern this spring has been odd. Too much wind and then nothing, and mostly from the wrong direction. Sailing our catamaran Clarity has been tough...we have been motoring far too much. Squarespace 14 day free trial: https://squarespace.syuh.n...
Early Hurricane Season? Running from the wind. Ft. Pierce to St. Augustine
Hurricane season might be getting an early start and we need to make tracks northward ahead of a cold front. Along the way we have a run-in with the law that ends on a very nice note. Be well friends! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theokellys Consult...
Buy from Moorings? Market forecast? And other Q & A.
We're waiting for a weather window in Lake Worth, FL and answering some great questions from you all. Keep them coming! NICK'S WEATHER LINKS: https://mag.ncep.noaa.gov https://www.weatheronline.co.uk https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/ https://www.star.n...
A typical day aboard Clarity at anchor.
What is life like on a daily basis aboard a cruising catamaran? We thought it would be fun to film and edit what would normally end up on the cutting room floor....all of those little moments that are real life aboard the boat. Wishing you and your crew al...
Ports Closed – Clarity is What We Need
The coronavirus is closing ports and island nations around the world, so for the time being we are a little stuck. We do our best to dance through the anxiety and gloom. In this episode we bounce around the central Exumas before heading to Georgetown to st...
Windy & Fast Passage to the Islands
You can't wait for everything to be perfect. Sometimes you gotta just go for it and make due. This time, we bash a bit but are rewarded with some seriously fast sailing. And yes, friends, we have our eyes on this whole Covid-19 thing. Very scary. Be well, ...
Vinyl Wrap Wrap Up – Leopard 46 Catamaran – Costs, Benefits, Process
We had poor gelcoat match on the sides of our Leopard 46 catamaran. We decided a vinyl wrap was the best compromise between cost and benefits. Want to get your boat wrapped? Check out our friends at www.boatwraps.com iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple...
Our catamaran gets a cool new look then gets damaged in the boat yard!
Boat work, boat work, and more boat work. And then, the Miami Boat Show where we meet our crew! Meanwhile, back at the yard, Clarity suffers a little damage. But it is all good...more time for more...Boat work. Plus, we had the boat wrapped and it looks fa...
Beautiful offshore sailing, and we finally get WARM!
Aside from a few bumps and strong winds near Elon Musk's launch pad, we had a brilliant sail down the coast to South Florida and FINALLY shed our winter clothes! iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-sheets-with-the-okellys/id147...
Shipwreck! Staying Ahead of the Storm
We tried to be patient, but ended up ducking a storm anyway. Weather windows can be fickle this time of year, but the difference between a good passage and a bad passage is the weather. Also this week we learn about giant sharks called Megalodon, and Megan...
Let’s Get Outta Here!
Finally time to head out! But first, a long list of tasks and things as usual are not so simple. On top of all of that, one of our very expensive batteries packed it in! That part starts at 4:04. iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under...
2020 Micro-mini Update-announcement. And we are re-naming this channel
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For a limited time: Bloopers, Outtakes, and General silliness.
If there is one thing that fuels this cruising thing, it is basic silliness. This week we share some of our less than beautiful moments of the adventure. iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-sheets-with-the-okellys/id1470844381 ...
Catamaran sailboat Makeover – low cost, major change
New cushions, new upholstery, new table, and new carpet. We could have spent a LOT of money on this, but by doing the work ourselves and looking for deals, I think we saved a lot of money! I think we saved $5000-$6000 Megan's "How to Make Good YouTube Vid...
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