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Series of videos which covers removing the rig to replace the standing rigging and service all the rig systems, plus some other winter maintenance aspects.
Part 1 covers lowering the mast, de-rigging, dismantling and starting to service the Selden hydraulic boom and the 3 hydraulic Furler systems. ...
Today we are getting off the boat and going to Hell! Hell is based around a unique geological formation and is also the home to a real Post Office where you can mail things postmarked, Hell. Well, at least if the airlines had not stopped flying. After a less than successful trip to Hell we stretch o...
Ahoy! We’re on the Northern coast of Sardinia in this video, sailing around the Maddalena islands with our friends. We leave from Palau, go to the exclusive small resort of Porto Rafael, then head across to the beautiful Maddalena islands, which is a national park with incredible beaches. We have so...
Free from quarantine, we are exploring Grand Cayman with our friends Travis and Mary from Seahorse. Restaurants, beach bars and sunsets await but the best fun is a tour. A tour of the Cayman Island Distillery and samples of their Seven Fathoms Rum aged in barrels sunk to the bottom of the sea! Come ...
In this video, we’re on the Northern coast of Sardinia. We set up camp in this big anchorage and try to find some space onboard for some yoga. We manage to find a spot on the bow and coachroof and do some amazing sunset yoga! We get a to do list going of all the projects we have on, Lars fixes up ou...
In this video, we are in a beautiful spot on the eastern coast of Sardinia, called Cala Moresca. We try to go for a walk on land but get told off when we dinghy ashore. We go for a great swim, Lars makes the most of the slightly deeper water to practice some free diving and we crave a bit of land ti...
After 18 months exploring from the glaciers of Alaska to the boobies of the Galapagos, Gargoyle is in need a trip to the yacht spa. It has been a full two years since Gargoyle was last hauled and we are anxious to see how the bottom paint has been holding up to the monthly scrapings and the time at ...
Through the Panama Canal in 72 hours!! On the Monday before Christmas, Gargoyle anchored in La Playita anchorage to await inspection and measurement. In just a short 72 hour, we would have made the journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. In this episode, we take you along with us as we pickup our ...
Ahoy :) In this video, we are still in Sardinia on the Costa Smeralda and are finally able to set foot on land after the strong winds we had (see last episode). We go for a beautiful walk in the national park, say goodbye to our anchorage neighbours Dilbar (longest super yacht in the world) and then...
It was just over a year ago that we exited Zihuantanejo harbor to make water and our overheat alarm sounded. At first we assumed our raw water intake had ingested a plastic bag, but it turned out to be the biggest boat challenge of 2020. Mechanics in Mexico, Nicaragua, and the Galapagos where unable...
While we have been focusing on the big-ticket items like our engine repair and hot water tank, this week we do a few “odd jobs” on Gargoyle. Decalcifying the heads, replacing freshwater tank level sensors, replacing our defective Raymarine Axiom, and repairing our DJI drone. It is a fun week working...
In this video, we are in Sardinia on the Costa Smeralda which is where we headed to hide out from some strong winds that were due to blow over the next few days. We stay onboard throughout the strong winds, gusting 50kts and Lars dives on our Mantus M2 anchor to make sure it’s holding OK. We then ha...
Following a seven-day passage from the Galapagos Islands to Vista Mar Marina in Panama, the crew of Gargoyle checks into the marina and the country. In the time of COVID, there is never a simple check-in procedure so after the now requisite nasal swabbing, we head to Panama City to see the Port Capt...
Boat projects on boat projects on boat projects is what's on the docket before we are ready to sail Evolias for our third season in the Sea of Cortez.
Warren is keeping busy happily by upgrading our solar panels, batteries and few other things but I am able to pry him away for his first day o...
Since returning from 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands we have been inundated with questions. How much does it cost? What is the deal with permits? Is it true you cannot get off your boat without a guide? Can I stop in the Galapagos without a permit?
To help our fellow cruisers we have put together e...
In this video, we explore our final stop in Corsica, the fascinating town of Bonifacio which is right at the southern tip of the island. We hike across and make it there for breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning strolling the narrow alleyways and taking in the incredible views from the top of...
After spending over 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands, Gargoyle weighs anchor in Wreck Bay and he’s East to Panama. The 800NM voyage lays out as almost as a beeline from west to east as we sail into the sunrise and watch the sunset out the stern. As a bonus we get to enjoy sailing under a full moon a...
This episode Bella gets a bit more of a haircut than she was hoping. Plus a reef fish catch and cook in the Catalpa Kitchen with the captain.
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Hello :) In this video, we take it slow, sailing around the southern coast of Corsica in the Summer. The days are long and very hot. We enjoy some amazing anchorages and set sail towards Bonifacio, our last stop in Corsica before moving on and try and anchor in the Cala Fazzio but fail and bump the ...
After 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands, it is almost time for Gargoyle to move on to her next adventure. But first we must get ready for the upcoming 840nm voyage. We have a list of pre-passage items that includes fixing, if even temporarily, our separated furler foil. Watch as Carla makes the climb...
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We have now been in the Galapagos for 6 weeks and since we arrived, tourism is starting to come back. Initially there were no tours allowed by the government but a week after we arrived the regulations were changed, and tours slowly began to open. One of the last tours to reopen has been the run fro...
In this video, we share our thinking on COVID and its impact on our future sailing plans. With the second wave of Coronavirus hitting, we have had to rethink our plans for the next months and decide what is best for us and the boat: to cross the Atlantic or not? Is it best to stay put in Europe or r...
It has been a wonderful 5 weeks herein the Galapagos Islands and with tourists beginning to return to the islands, more tours have become available. This week we visit the iconic Pinnacle Rock and Bartolome Island. When you think Galapagos Islands you have likely been trained by the advertising to v...
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