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Life is Like Sailing – Safety Equipment
Here is a look at the Transport Canada required safety equipment for my vessel. Of course I have done a few other things and have a few other items on board to make it safer, but this is the minimum. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislike...
Life is Like Sailing – Stopper Knots
A stopper knot is a common thing to do for your lines, but putting the knot too close to the end of the line can make it difficult to get the load off our out from being jammed in a block. Take a look at the knots I used and where I put them on the lines....
Sail Life – Sailboat update #4 – My hopes and dreams
This video explains why I moved my boat to another marina. It's all about my hopes and dreams for the future. I want to give living aboard a try. If I can handle living aboard I'll be able to save up money to go cruising for an extended period of time. Sai...
Life is Like Sailing – Cable and Wifi
I had the question recently regarding my internet and cable on the boat. Well as a full time live-aboard it is nice to have my own internet and the marina I am at provides the cable. Here is a quick video of how I have it all hooked up and how I am abl...
Life is Like Sailing – Dock Lines
While I was in Ganges I had noticed the many interesting and sometimes surprising ways that boats are tied to the dock. One 46 sailboat had one line which was that yellow 3 strand floating braided line that deteriorates quite badly when exposed to sunligh...
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 3
I spent the day wandering around little town of Ganges on Saltspring Island and enjoyed the beautiful November weather we are having! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 2
Today I left my marina in Richmond and travelled down the Fraser River, across the Straight of Georgia, through Active Pass and finally to Ganges which is located on Saltspring Island. Although the forecast was for strong Easterly winds, it was more of ...
Life is Like Sailing – 2014 November Cruise – Part 1
Going for a cruise always means a few things to get ready before the trip so here is a quick look at how I prepared the boat before I sailed off to Ganges over on Saltspring Island. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
Life is Like Sailing – Sail Pre-feeder
If you have a roller furling system for your headsail then you know it can be a hassle to have the leading edge lined up to enter the track. Not difficult to do with two people, but how can you hoist the sail on your own? Simple tool is a 'sail pre-feede...
Life is Like Sailing – How to use a Sewing Awl
My neighbour invited me over to give a demonstration of how to use a Sewing Awl. A tool I will definitely be purchasing after seeing how useful it is! I checked online for this tool and found it is sold at many marine related outlets! You will see in t...
Life is Like Sailing – A Day in the Life of Liveaboard
Here are a few clips of what typical day of a Live-Aboard might look like. Not so different than how everyone else lives. :) www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
Life is Like Sailing – Happy Halloween
Just a little video to say Happy Halloween to everyone! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing
Life is Like Sailing – Hot and Cold Water
The question came up of how I get my water and how I have hot water on my boat. I know for the people out there that are familiar with boats the answer to this is obvious. I made this video for anyone who might not be as familiar with the systems on our ...
Life is Like Sailing – Staying Organized for Cruising and Racing
Whether you are cruising or racing, we all have new people on our boats that aren't familiar with where everything is. Having a reference on board for them is really easy as you will see in this video. The book I am showing is for a specific race I did, ...