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15 Mahi Dolphin Fish Caught – 6 hours Sailing in Georgia Gulf Stream – EP45
3 Guys, 15 Mahi, 6 Hours. Non-stop from 8 AM to 2 PM. Gulf Stream Georgia. All Mahi vacuum packed and frozen for consumption by us and friends. No mahi wasted. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bluedo...
Winter 2020 – 38 repairs for the Boat Yard – Sailing on Blue Dot Voyages “Pilar” – EP43
We did some time in the winter of 2020...in the Boat Yard. We accomplished a TON of boat projects - some mandatory and some that we just wanted to make our eventual full time life on board as comfortable as possible for us and our guests. TIMELINE: Intr...
How We Pimped our Master Stateroom and Salon – on Leopard48 “Pilar” – EP42
Our Leopard48 has comfortable staterooms, however since we will eventually be sleeping here every night, we decided to expand our master stateroom bed to a REAL King size instead of the Queen size it was. We eliminated the V berth at the foot of the bed a...
Summers at Bohicket – Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island Sailing & more – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP41
This is the story of summer in South Carolina - serene beaches, ocean surf, sea creatures, sailing, sightseeing, long enjoyable days, and restful nights. Our home port is part of the Charleston Sea Islands - Bohicket Marina at the intersection of Kiawah, ...
Sharing a Boat yard with Firestone Family’s Perini Navi Tamsen 52 M Super Yacht
Tamsen is a 170 ft Perini Navi super sailing yacht built for the Firestone Family, who crew the boat themselves. We were fortunate enough to get a closeup view of this yacht during PILAR's stay at Thunderbolt Marine Services in Savannah, GA. Most of time...
Beam Reach Sail – 10 Knots SOG – Charter Guests – Charleston to Savannah – EP39
Perfect Winds, Sunshine & Great Company made for a great 10 hour day sailing an average of 10 knots SOG from Bohicket Marina in Johns Island-Charleston to Bull River Marina in Savannah on Thanksgiving Holiday 2019. WATCH a bit of coastal cruising for...
PILAR gets a Haul Out for Repair and Upgrades! EP40
WATCH how we get our 40,000 pound boat out of the water for repairs and upgrades ! What's on the list? Fix rudder shake. Fix sail drive "boots" - replace and secure. Underwater lights not working - replace and ensure water tight seal Antifouling - press...
Paddleboarding on a 4 knot current! EP36
We recently received our new paddleboards that we purchased while at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Voltsurf had a show special that could not be beat! Watch our unboxing and our first boarding adventure down Bohicket Creek. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https...
Smoke on the Water Morning – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP35
We anchored out on Halloween night and after pulling our anchor 3 times, :-( , during a storm, we finally got to sleep around midnight. We woke in the morning to very cold air on warm water, creating the "smoke on the water" effect. Beautiful. LINKS...
Seabrook Island, SC Horseback Riding along Beach – EP34
Ever ride horses along the beach? Took a break from sailing to enjoy a beautiful ride along Seabrook beach to Capn Sam's Inlet. Rode right along with the dolphins. LINKS: BLOG SITE: https://bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/blue...
Broken Ribs, Boat Crash and Sailing in Southport, BaldHead, and Oak Islands – EP30
Southport NC is a small coastal town with a big heart. We recently sailed to Southport and stayed at the South Harbor Village Marina for a couple months. Aside from broken ribs and a boat crash, we enjoyed picture perfect beaches nearby at Bald Head Isla...
Blue Crab Catching, Cleaning & Cooking Dafusky Crab Cakes on Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP29
Watch this recreational blue crab catching with chicken parts on a string in PILAR's tender. Learn how to catch the most blue crab at once, learn how to clean them humanely and safely (the live ice method), proper cooking method, and the best recipe we h...
Escaping Hurricane Dorian – Sailing away from Southport – EP32
Although we had planned a relaxing Labor Day holiday in Southport NC, we quickly changed plans when we learned that Hurricane Dorian's eye was heading directly towards Southport. So, we made a last minute decision to leave before the 3 pm tide shift and ...
Hurricane Dorian coming at us – Blue Dot Voyages PILAR – EP31
Our plans to stay in Southport NC through the end of September were cut short by Hurricane Dorian. So, with time only for minimal preparations, we left Southport and traveled south - yes south to return to our home port at Bohicket Marina. Why? It was...