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GOING AGROUND IN BARNEGAT BAY
Vlog #15! Here is episode 15 of Wicked Salty! In this episode we have our first grounding experience on parity, and for my life for that matter. It was a soft grounding, we probably touched bottom a total of 3 times this entire video! And believe me it won...
Sail Life – Sailboat update #5 – 230V Shorepower and a gangplank
I've run the cable needed to get shorepower to a bunch of outlets in the boat. I've also made a prototype for a gangplank that will allow my dog to get on and off the boat without me lifting him. I had to cut this video a bit short as one of the liveaboard...
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...
NEW YORK CITY BY BOAT
Vlog #14! Here is episode 14 of Wicked Salty! In this episode we fly down the East River in New York City. This was one of the most scenic parts of the trip thus far with so much action going on in the city. Helicopters, ferries, ships, tugs, barges you na...
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....
CRUISING LONG ISLAND SOUND
Vlog #13! Here is episode 13 of Wicked Salty! In this episode we cruised through all of Long Island Sound. We made a few stops, anchoring every night until we reached Port Washington where we picked up a mooring for free. At this point we were really start...
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...
Up a Creek without an Oar lock | #8 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 2
While we were rowing the dinghy against the current in the Hudson River our oarlock broke. With each of us paddling an oar, we barely made it to the marina dock. There were no stores in Manhattan with oar locks in stock, but we did have spares on Paragon....
SAILING WITH DOLPHINS
Vlog #12! Here is episode 12 of Wicked Salty! In this episode we set out of Newport Harbor to reach our next destination of Stonington, Connecticut. We get a very pleasant surprise of spotting some dolphins in the distance so we caught up to them, to have ...
REPLENISHING SAILBOAT IN NEWPORT
Vlog #11! Here is episode 11 of Wicked Salty! In this episode we restock our boat and spend a day in the town of Newport, our first real stop on dry land. Enjoy! Like, comment, subscribe! --------------------------------- ✯ VLOG channel - https://www.you...
Staten Island Fondue | #7 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 2
Dinner at Jorge and Susan's home in Staten Island, NY. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below. Patreon: Check out our Patreon page for ou...
DINGHY RESCUED
Vlog #10! Here is episode 10 of Wicked Salty! My apologies in advance for the wind noise, we are trying to fix the shakiness and wind noise, but keep in mind this footage was shot before the solutions were made. In this episode we recover from our beating ...
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...