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Will we be ready to SPLASH!?? The Deadline is Almost Here! (S2 E83 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we deal with the stress and anxiety of when/if we will make the deadline and splash the boat on time! We are getting the primer on the boat and she is looking FANTASTIC. It's been super exciting seeing the progre...
We’ve GOT WINDOWS! Before and After DIY (S2 E82 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we finally get to install our new windows! We go back in time a little bit to show you the original plan and then how we actually did it! With the windows in, Barefoot looks like a whole new boat! So should you b...
Tourist boats held HOSTAGE in Luperon Dominican Republic – no work and not allowed to leave (S2 E78)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive ALL BOAT WORK STOPPED. The boatyard shut down Tuesday May 15th and as of today Friday the 25th it is still shut down. We are sad and not really sure what to do next. The yard may be shut down for 60 days!! No one c...
Progress in the Boatyard (S2 E77 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive our new team helps us see a lot of progress on the boat. I know a lot of people have said they enjoy our slow refit but sometimes things don't go as planned. We are super excited to have the prospect of being in t...
Was NOT Expecting to Find This (S2 E74 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we crack on with more inside jobs! We were not expecting to find that much foam underneath the beds. I guess this is why Fountain says their boats are unsinkable! We managed to get one block of foam out and...
The CABIN TOP rebuild everyone has been waiting for! (S2 E73 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we get to the cabin top rebuild everyone has been waiting for! It is super exciting! It fits like a glove! So happy to finally have a roof. It looks beautiful too! We end up changing apartments again. $60 a mont...
Leaving the Boat Unattended in the Dominican Republic – Ep 30
While in Luperon, we arranged for a driver and rented a car to explore some cool spots in Puerto Plata and Santiago. We'll show you some good spots to provision and how awesome the Parqueo Charcos Damajagua or 27 Waterfalls is. The waterfalls are amazing ...
When it Rains it Pours! Will Our Boat FALL OFF the Stands?? (S2 E55 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we discuss the possibility that the boat could fall over! The yard has not given us proper stands for the boat and the bricks are starting to crack. What would you do? We also take you on a tour of the bay and we...
Getting back to OUR BOAT : Hurricane Damaged Fountaine Pajot (S2 E50 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we get back to working on our boat! I got Davy to do a bit of a talk of what osmosis is for any of you who like me didn't fully understand. We are also super happy to own our own dinghy engine finally! Due to covi...
2020 in review – A Christmas Special (S2 E45 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
Merry Christmas from us at Barefoot Sail and Dive! We are super excited to share with you a Christmas special of where we have been this year. So much has changed since the beginning of 2020. We started out working in Grand Cayman, living on our old monoh...
Too much weight on the KEEL?? Boat Repairs and a Trip to Santo Domingo (S2E42Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue with the boat repairs! We also take a quick trip to Santo Domingo, the capitol of the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is a huge city. We stayed in the colonial district it was absolutely beautiful. It...
Fixing MAJOR DAMAGE using our Gelcoat Peeler (S2 E40 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue working on one of the major damage spots on the spots. The port side of the boat definitely had some impact during the hurricane in Nanny Quay. It looks like it was a big scrape past the boat, could it ...
Something Always Breaks: Restoring Fibreglass and Fixing Problems (S2 E37 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive, Davy works on restoring the second fibreglass rudder. We've also had a lot of rain this week so it has made doing some of the bigger projects more difficult. Having a catamaran is fantastic as it makes a li...
Rudder TROUBLE!! (S2 E34 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue working on the damaged rudder. We need to make a decision whether or not to build a new one or rebuild the one we've got. There is quite a bit of damage on it b ut restoring fibreglass is one of Davy's ...