Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Luperon”

Sailing Budget & Questions! [Ep 4.04 April 2021]

This month we came in well under our $1000/month budget, and we'll soon be armed and ready to do some more travel. Introduction: [00:00] Welcome: [00:50] General Updates: [02:10] Weather: [04:36] Boat Projects: [05:22] Budget: [08:12] Livestream: [11:28...

May 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:16

SAND. SLEEP. REPEAT. (S2 E71 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we crack on with more fairing and sanding. It feels like all we do is SAND SLEEP REPEAT 😆 It is taking a lot longer and a lot more product than we originally thought! Greg has been such a fantastic help ...

May 08, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:52

What FLOATS Your Boat: Re-Foaming the Keel (S2 E68 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we re foam the keel! The foam wasn't quite as exciting as we thought it was going to be but we still had fun putting it in. We used a high density foam and it looks fantastic. Yet another step in the right directio...

Apr 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:59

Recovery, Battery Update, & Budget [Ep 4.03 March 2021]

This month of liveaboard life was fairly uneventful as we both recover from the virus. Clark has an update about his Hybrid Lithium-Lead Charge Controller (HLLC) invention, and we came in well under our $1000/month budget. Apologies in advanced for the ...

Apr 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:12

Cutting MORE HOLES in our boat! Fibreglass repairs continue (S2 E67 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we crack on with the fibreglass repairs. We do end up cutting two more LARGE HOLES in the boat. But progress is happening and we are coming along. Make sure you watch the full episode lots of interesting st...

Apr 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:07

Sick and Tired [Ep 4.02 February 2021]

This month we haven't done much except eat, sleep, and not get anyone else sick. We haven't been tested, but it looks like we caught something (maybe THE something) while we were in the hospital last month. This isn't a log video, but here's a look at our ...

Mar 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:28

2020: What was the cost? [Ep 3.12 December 2020]

In 2020, we sailed the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, and the Dominican Republic. We did some major repairs. We lost our mainsail. And now we have some medical bills. Did we meet our $1000/month liveaboard budget? Was leaving the states worth it? In this Ad...

Jan 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:32

Food, Water, Shelter, & BUDGET [Ep 3.10 Sept & 3.11 Oct 2020]

It's end of month #4 in the Dominican Republic, and we're drowning in water! In this Adventure Log, we talk about how the awning is shaping up, our monthly sailing budget/expenses, and give an update on our preserved dry goods, since it's been a year since...

Dec 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:51

Biking Luperon to La Isabela (Dominican Republic)

After two months aboard the boat in Luperon harbor, we finally did some real land exploration. In Luperon, many people travel by motorbike (and others on donkeys and horses, too). So today, we borrow a friend's scooter and join a group heading to La Isabel...

Nov 08, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:09

Fixing Up & Getting Out [Ep 3.09 September 2020)

It's end of month two in the Dominican Republic, and we're fixing things up! In this Adventure Log, we take you on a quick hike. Then review the recent boat projects, our low monthly expenses, and talk about how many reefs a mainsail needs. IN THIS EPISOD...

Oct 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:44

Sailboat Life in the Dominican Republic [Ep. 3.08 August 2020]

Welcome to Luperon, where we’ve finally landed after last month’s stormy adventures. The Dominican Republic is a bit of a culture shock for us. In this Adventure Log, we take you on a typical day's walk through town. It’s loud and hot, but very inexp...

Sep 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:44

Prepping the Boat for Tropical Storm Laura

Today we share a short video showing how we prepped for Tropical Storm Laura while in Luperon, Dominican Republic in August 2020. Despite what many YouTube channels suggest, being in a storm path is not always a huge concern. Here are the 5 basic steps we ...

Sep 04, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:13

Ep. 3.07(B) It All Falls Apart [July 2020 Adventure Log] Part 2

July was doozy. We got hit with some nasty weather. We've spent a lot of time out of internet range. We had 8-, 12-, and 16-hour sailing days. So many things broke. And unfortunately, some of our camera equipment and hard drives got drenched in a crossing ...

Aug 30, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:57

When CRAZY Cruisers Rescue a BIG Boat – Bums on a Boat Ep 137

Aug 21, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:25

♫ THE BOAT WILL NOT TIP OVER! ♬ (A Sailing Song)

Today we bring you an original song Emily wrote and dedicated to the crews of SV Little Sister, SV Sixth Girl, and SV Temptress in commemoration of the trials and tribulations endured while crossing from the Bahamas to Luperon, DR in July 2020. When we fin...

Aug 21, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:00

Ep. 3.07(A) Storms, Isaias & Our Worst Month So Far [July 2020 Adventure Log] Part 1

You haven't heard from us in a while, and there are several reasons why. We got hit with some nasty weather. We've been out of internet range. And unfortunately, some of our camera equipment and hard drives got drenched in a crossing (apologies for some mi...

Aug 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:32

How To: Build a Fibreglass Hard Top for a Hurricane Damaged Catamaran Pt1 (S2 E15)

In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we show we how to build a mold for a fibreglass hard top! It is a very long process but we are getting there. We went to the hardware store here in Luperon and found all our supplies for the job. Davy has be...

Jul 25, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:08

Ep. 3.06(B) Hurry Up and Wait [June 2020 Adventure Log]

After a rude surprise, we requested an appeal to our Bahamas visa extension, scrambled to order the very expensive part we needed for the diesel engine. The part is on the way, but it means our travel to the Dominican Republic is delayed for a couple more ...

Jul 18, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:49

Our next BIG Project! (S2 E14 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

In this week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we have some big news! Our next BIG project will be building a HARD TOP for Barefoot 2.0 During the two hurricanes that hit Barefoot her original hard top was blown off. We have decided to create a bigger a...

Jul 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:01

Fibreglassing, Fuel Polishing and Checking Into Luperon!! (S2 E13 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

This week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue with some fibreglassing work! Davy has filled up that massive hole in the side of the boat and it is ready for painting! When we did our crossing from Puerto Rico to Luperon we had a few issues with...

Jul 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:59

Ep. 3.06(A) Leaving The Bahamas! [Special June 2020 Adventure Log]

After being denied the usual extension to our visas, we decided to spend hurricane season in Luperon, Dominican Republic. We spent a week getting Temptress ready for sea, converting her from our home on the water to a voyaging sailboat again. We have a n...

Jul 04, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:14

There’s a HOLE in my boat! (S2 E12 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

This week on Barefoot Sail and Dive we move into Luperon Harbour, onto the floating dock! The dock gives us a chance to finally get some boat work done! Davy made a HUGE HOLE in the boat...but it's a good thing! Fixing some of the delaminated fibreglass. ...

Jul 03, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:18

Cruising: Fixing Boats in Exotic Places (S2 E11 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

This week on Barefoot Sail and Dive we try and fix a few things. That's what cruising is all about: Fixing boats in exotic places!! Domingo has been fantastic helping us find the belts for the engines and making us a new part. Davy finally fixed the water ...

Jun 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:49

Quarantine in Luperon (S2 E10 Barefoot Sail and Dive)

Luperon is a beautiful place to have to be on quarantine. We are so thankful that they have allowed us safe harbour to fix a few engine issues before continuing on our path home. As you may know we did have a few engine issues on our crossing from Puerto ...

Jun 19, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:06

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