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Ep 242 | We’re Stuck! Gearbox Failure. No Wind! No Power! No Solar! Garden Island, Sailing Nutshell
We leave the Hinchinbrook Channel and stop off at the local IGA to pick up supplies for the next few days. But it has not been without drama… whilst in the channel the gearbox starts to leak and we don’t know the exact cause of it. We decide to head ...
BOAT REFIT: Our Biggest Project Ever!
This week we're locked and loaded with fully charged batteries on all fronts. We're taking no prisoners and leave no window, caulk, or rust stain behind. Everything must go! Sail, Sail, Sail! If you missed our Buyer Beware story of How Sailmakers St...
Ep 241 | Sailrite LSZ-1 Ultrafeed Walking Foot Sewing Machine, Setup and Review, Sailing Nutshell
Almost three years ago we bought a Sailrite LSZ-1 Ultrafeed Walking Foot sewing machine. We felt that we needed a machine for safety in case we had to sew sails in remote locations and especially as we were planning a Pacific Ocean crossing. We did resea...
ROUGH SEAS- The Truth About What We Do Offshore (part 5 of 6) SV Delos Ep 343
Go to http://www.nordvpn.com/sailingsvdelos to get a 2-year plan plus 1 additional month with a huge discount as a BlackFriday deal! A huge thanks to this video's sponsor NordVPN. ALL PROCEEDS go directly into SIERRA's EDUCATION FUND! We’ve been at se...
How The Sailmakers Stole Our Money
Update - There's a happy ending shared here: https://youtu.be/MzJO9GYHBLE This is a cautionary tale about how we ordered sails in South Africa, from a reputable sail manufacturer, paid in full, and 21 months later, we have no sails. https://www.gonewitht...
Ep 240 | Our Windlass is Broken! Hinchinbrook Channel, Sailing Nutshell
We decide to change our anchorage and putt around the corner to another creek in the Hinchinbrook Channel. We take Peanut out to have a look around and explore this majestic place. In a previous episode, Magnus noted that the windlass was leaking oil, s...
WEAPONS OUT & Piracy Countermeasures at Sea (Part 4 of 6) SV Delos Ep 342
Prepare to be boarded! What if the worst nightmare suddenly became a reality? How would you react if you were boarded? It's day 5 at sea and we're approaching a critical point in our passage. Our mission thus far is to make as much progress to the East ...
THIS WAS NOT THE PLAN
We hit a few setbacks this week. Boat life on the hard is hard! ❤ Join Our Crew! ❤ For exclusive content, behind the scenes & Q&A's: http://bit.ly/patreon-wynn https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/ ☝Full Scoop On The Blog 📷 Photo &...
Celestial Nav with a Sextant- How far off were we? (Part 3 of 6) SV Delos Ep 341
Have you ever hand steered by the stars and fixed your position with a sextant? It's day 3 and Delos is gliding along under perfect conditions. We're hit by a squall under pink silhouetted skies, but it only makes the experience more beautiful. The crew ...
Ep 239 | Working with Tides, Hinchinbrook Channel, Sailing Nutshell Australia
We leave Juno Bay in wet weather and make our way around the corner to Orpheus Island and then on to the Hinchinbrook Channel which is between the world heritage listed Hinchinbrook Island and the Australian mainland. We anchor in the beautiful, tranquil...![SAILING in STORMS – Is this FUN? – Atlantic Crossing Part 4 [Ep. 46]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/78grNK8qdT8/maxresdefault.webp)
SAILING in STORMS – Is this FUN? – Atlantic Crossing Part 4 [Ep. 46]
Where did these STORMS come from? The water turns black as we battle roaring thunderstorms that push us at speeds over 10 knots. We ask ourselves, are we having fun? We continue our 2700nm bluewater sailing voyage as we sail across the Atlantic Ocean. #sa...
DIVING FOR WILD SEA SCALLOPS (catch, cook & boat tour)
It's our first plunge into the frigid New Zealand sea and we're on a mission to collect our lunch from the bottom of the ocean floor! Wild Harvesting Sea Scalloops! This is our first time to dive for wild sea scallops. It's a beautiful (but chilly) adven...
Ep 238 | An Abandoned Leper Colony on Fantome Island, Sailing Nutshell
In this episode we explore Fantome Island Lock Hospital and Lazaret sites which were once a leper colony. It was built from 1926 to 1945 by the Queensland Government. Thanks for watching. Until next time… Wendy and Magnus Music Credits: Music Credits...
SHARK BAIT HOO HA HA! The Perfect Day at Sea (Part 2 of 6) – SV Delos Ep. 340
Imagine jumping into a 12,000 foot deep pool... Only you are in the middle of an ocean and being towed under sail! The conditions are absolutely perfect and Delos is a few hundred miles off shore just drifting along in light winds and calm seas. We deci...