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

The Intrepid | Pushing Northwest : Episode 02 : Marina Del Rey to Ventura

Episode 02 : Marina Del Rey to Ventura - with Sailor Commentary at the end of the episode. This video documents the recent sailing trip I crewed on onboard the sailing vessel The Intrepid. We motor-sailed from San Diego, California to the San Francisco ...

Jun 27, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:57

Life is Like Sailing – A Visit with Angela and James

In this episode Angela and James, who you met on the Cruising Canada-Day 6 video, come for a visit and we talk about the progress of their YT channel. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Jun 25, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:02

Life is Like Sailing – Using the Spinnaker

Here is a look at how I hoist, jybe and douse the spinnaker on my boat. The video was taken during the 2015 'Round Saltspring race so hopefully it all makes sense. The conditions were light and I had several people on the boat that weren't familiar wit...

Jun 19, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:08

Life is Like Sailing – Installing a new VHF Radio

Well it was time to get rid of my ancient VHF radio and the new radio and set up is great! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Jun 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:15

Life is Like Sailing – A Week Later

Well it is has been a week since the trip with Mads ended. I was going to start cleaning the boat up a bit today, but a dingy run up the slough seemed more fun. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Jun 06, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:40

Life is Like Sailing – Taking Apart a Barient 28 Winch

In this video I show how I took apart and then put back together my two speed self tailing Barient 28 winch. I'm definitely no expert, but I found that it is not so difficult to services the Barient winches. The other winches I learned how to service ...

May 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:54

Life is Like Sailing – Head Systems Upgrade – Part 2

The second half of the head systems upgrade was replacing 3 thru hulls, valves and elbows, plus a new toilet. Because I was so busy working on other areas of the boat during my time on the hard, I hired someone to do this second par of the upgrade. Wel...

May 06, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:21

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 10

The final episode of the haul out series is here! You will see how I paint under the keel before going into the water and watch the boat travel back to where I like I like it best. Unfortunately once s/v Moonshine was back in the water I discovered som...

Apr 25, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:25

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 9

In this episode I take a walk around the yard and get a lesson from James on how to service my Barient 28 winch! Bonjour James!! www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Apr 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:51

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 8

In this episode I get the final two coats of anti-fouling paint on. Things get pretty messy when you are on the hard when you have to spend all your time on the projects that need to be done so I start doing some general clean up. I also measured the dra...

Apr 17, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:24

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 6

In this episode I got the last coat of anti-fouling paint on. Since it was the Easter weekend and I didn't want to delay getting the paint on I ended up just straining the the paint that had the debris in it rather than try and get it exchanged. The st...

Apr 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:48

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 5

In this episode I got my first coat of anti-fouling paint on and talked about the zincs on the boat. I'm no expert in chemistry, but I gave the best explanation that I could. I also look at some of the products used for this project. *the thru hull fi...

Apr 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:11

“Just Another Day in Paradise” – Part 4 – ‘Sophisticated Lady’ Re-launched in St Lucia, CARIBBEAN!

Here is Part 4 of our new series of videos on maintenance, upgrades, equipment and gear reviews and more as we begin our 2015 re-fit of 'Sophisticated Lady' here at Rodney Bay Marina in St Lucia, Caribbean... the new series aptly called "JUST ANOTHER DAY I...

Apr 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:07

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 4

In this episode I get the first coat of primer on the hull only to find that again this is the time to see all the little imperfections. So another round of sanding smooth all those spots before I applied the second coat of primer. I also show a quick ...

Apr 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:25

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 3

In this episode I applied primer to the keel and realize that this was the time that the last little imperfections really show up, but after a little more filling and sanding it looked better. I also taped off the water line which was exciting because t...

Apr 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:53

Need a Place to Dock Your $100MILLION MEGA-YACHT? In St Maarten, SXM, CARIBBEAN

Meet one of our new AmbientRealLife Sponsors... IGY Marina's Yacht Club at Isle de Sol! This is an unbelievable Mega-Yacht Club on a private island, and we spent almost 2 months living there last season while working on projects for IGY Marinas.. it was c...

Apr 07, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:13

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 2

In this episode there is sanding, sanding and more sanding! I also show what I did to prepare the keel for the task of fairing it out and finally got some of the fairing compound on it. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Apr 02, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:30

Life is Like Sailing – Haul Out – Part 1

In this episode you see how the boat gets hauled out and put onto the hard and I explain what projects I plan to get done while the boat is out of the water. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Apr 02, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:10

“Just Another Day in Paradise” – Part 3 – Refitting a Sailboat in Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia!

Here is Part 3 of our new series of videos on maintenance, upgrades, equipment and gear reviews and more as we begin our 2015 re-fit of 'Sophisticated Lady' here at Rodney Bay Marina in St Lucia, Caribbean... the new series aptly called "JUST ANOTHER DAY I...

Apr 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:53

Sunset over Marina di Ragusa

While writing an article about wintering in Marina di Ragusa Sicily, I thought I'd add a quick video of a beautiful sunset over the marina. The video also includes commentary from fellow winter live-aboard, Rolf on s/v Maya. Here are some articles I've wr...

Mar 23, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:15

Life is Like Sailing – Doing Some General Cleaning

Just a bit of cleaning this week and bigger projects next week as I prepare to haul out. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Mar 22, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:52

NEW! First 4K Ultra HD Scenes from new Sony AX-100 Video Camera! In British Virgin Isl, CARIBBEAN

Here are the first test scenes captured from our new Sony AX-100 video camera filming in 4K Ultra HD Resolution! All scenes filmed in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) of the CARIBBEAN. First you will some shots from onboard 'Sophisticated Lady' while und...

Mar 16, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:03

Life is Like Sailing – Removing the Anti Fouling Paint

A subscriber that had contacted me a while back came for a visit and here is a quick look at the project he was working on while his boat was up on the hard. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Mar 15, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:06

Life is Like Sailing – Spinnaker Pole Setup

This video shows how the spinnaker pole is set up on my boat and how it is controlled using the 'guy'. I plan to make a spinnaker sailing video in the upcoming '2015 'Round Saltspring race which will show how to hoist, jibe and douse the spinnaker! ww...

Mar 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:48

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