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There's steady progress in the yard but we do have to wait for the perfect weather window to paint the top sides so we are finding other things to do during the windy rainy spells.
This week our distraction has been METS - the boat show in Amsterdam. It's ...
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We upgrade our anchor and chain, replacing our Chinese knock-off Bruce with a shiny new Spade. Ryan also refurbishes a Katadyn/PUR 40E water maker and installs a cockpit/deck shower. We finish off lots of other jobs ready for launch day, while Chicho the g...
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we finally get off the mooring and head offshore, but anchoring becomes an issue when our Lofrans Tigress windlass fails. At least we finally get to hang out with Anthony again! He was the first really good friend we ...
This time the sharks of Compass Cay come to visit us instead of the other way around. A steady stream of these beautiful creatures comes to the boat to hang out with us. A deeply hung over Lisa makes the hike to Rachel's Bubble Bath on Compass Cay, under p...
We compared our GoPro Hero 7 Black with a red lens filter to our GoPro Hero 10 Black with no filter to see what worked better for underwater filming in the shallow, clear blue waters of White Point in the Bahamas. But first we checked to see if spinning ar...
White Point is by far our favourite Exumas anchorage. There's lots of room, beautiful beaches and startlingly clear water. Celebrate our return to White Point with us by exploring the shadows under the waves with us.
What will we find under here?
Don't fo...
At Jacks Bay on Great Guana Cay we struggle with anchoring on what looks like a sandy bottom, but it's actually sand over rock, until we get way close to the beautiful beach. Exploring takes us to South Gaulin Cay, beside Bitter Guana Cay, where we encount...
We try to dive the anchor at every stop, especially if we're in a crowded anchorage or expecting high winds. It's great piece of mind, and it's another excuse to jump in the ocean and have a look around. Watch to the end to find out what might be looking b...
Does Size Matter? A little job like replacing a Mantus chain hook strap can make anchoring easier, faster and a whole lot safer. We finally received the Mantus chain hook straps we ordered before we left the US. We got our new GoPro 10 and some more high s...
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 anc...
We return to our boat after being away for 6 weeks. While we were away there was a major windstorm, record amounts of rain, and some snow. Once we assessed any possible damage it was time to get started on some boat projects before we have to leave the mar...
Our last night in the marina we have some very important prepping to do before we leave on our first passage. We need to install our new Mantus anchor and unbox our Torqeedo electric outboard motor, as these will be crucial items for our journey. Welcome a...
One of the things we've done to prepare Temptress for long-term cruising is upgrade our anchor and chain. Here's a look at our new "85-pound" Mantus, and Clark's reasons for choosing it.
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We purchased our boat and now we need to start on some upgrades for an upcoming passage. We buy a Torqeedo electric outboard motor for our tender as well as a new Mantus Anchor to keep our boat from floating away when we don't want it to. Also on the proje...
We start our long stay on the hard outfitting the boat with tons of upgrades. We re-embed our chain plates, switch to a compost head and install a new bow roller and anchor. Nathalie starts getting settled into the new life on the boat, and through all the...
If you are curious as to what is the best and cheapest insurance policy check out our video about our 35lbs Mantus Anchor. After a lot of research on the different types of anchors for cruising we decided that we wanted a plow anchor. More research later a...
A big THANK-YOU to all of you that have joined my Patreon recently and have us well on our way to next goal of being fully sustainable! $2 may not seem like much, but across 1000 people makes it all possible, so if you have enjoyed my videos for weeks, mo...
If you are new to sailing/cruising or plan to be soon, the most important lesson you can take from our experience is to buy the biggest and best anchor you can afford, and learn how to secure it WELL!
The squall in this video was over 60kts with a 180 d...
How do you choose the right anchor for your boat and sailing style? In this episode of the Capable Cruising Guide, Clark helps Day Sailors, Coastal Cruisers and Voyagers select the right anchoring gear.
Covered in this video are:
1) Intro to the Capable ...
Just one week is left before we depart our home port of Racine, Wisconsin — for good!?! — and take off south down the river.
The list of projects, errands, and to-dos is still a mile long. We need to buy anchor chain, install an anchor swivel, hook up...
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we show you why we think having a cruising sailboat is a better option than a cottage.
#1) We show you how you can never get bored of your view as your sailboat can move to multiple anchorages in one day. No more n...
After living at the dock (in exchange for work) in Isla Mujeres, Mexico for a little over a year, we are FINALLY ready to untie the lines and head to the anchorage to start prepping Atticus to cruise again.
We assemble our FX-23 Storm Anchor from Fortres...
Do you want to know our secrets to anchoring like a superyacht?
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Well, watch on friends. We met a superyacht captain a few years back. Over a few beers he told us how superyachts anchor so that they do...
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