Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Niagara 35”

#66: Re-bed Windows with Butyl and Magic Bolts

Plenty of boat magic tricks at https://havewindwilltravel.com. Ooooh, says Video Annie. Magic bolts! Watch as we get our window frames blasted and painted and get "real creative" (Brandon term) making custom bolts to fit the stupid binding posts for re-...

May 13, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:10

#65: Worst Project of the Re-Fit

See all projects of the re-fit at https://havewindwilltravel.com. You might have thought it was the new wire rigging, or the bottom job, or the (oh yeah) falling-off keel but you'd be wrong. It was the horrendous job of popping our our windows, scraping ...

Apr 29, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:24

#38: Here Comes the Crane!

Just a few last detachments (just a few, I swear!). This mast pull prep is no effin joke. But all that's left now are the rods holding her up. Here comes the crane!

Jan 08, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:16

#32: When Rigging Fails

Because sometimes it just does, although our takeaway here was: check your chafe points. But, we were surprised to see our mast (even with a rotten base) stood up to some of the heaviest forces she has ever seen. This was, easily, our worst sail ever on ...

Dec 18, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:43

#28: You’re Doing WHAT with the Handrails?

If we want to get that boat moving south next year, it's time to get to work. It's stupid what one "little leak" can do to your boat. Rebed Take One (because, yes, this is worthy of a three-part saga). Enjoy! Thanks to my Patrons who make it all possib...

Dec 04, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:16

#3: Tour of Our 1985 Niagara 35 – Below Decks

Virtual tour of our 35 foot live aboard sailboat, a Canadian-built 1985 Niagara 35 designed by Mark Ellis and built by Hinterhoeller with one stateroom, a separate stand-up shower stall, and a spacious but functional interior. Perfect cruising vessel for ...

Sep 02, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:57

#1: Is Sailing Fun?

Find out at https://havewindwilltravel.com/ where we show you just how much work it is, how much heeling is involved, how much cleaning and boat maintenance and how much fun that is too. I hope you don't get seasick easily!

Aug 24, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:10

Down East Circle Part 2 – Sailing from Gaspe, Quebec to Les Îles de la Madeleine

Chapter 1 Gaspe Launch In August of 2007 we returned to Gaspe by train, with plans to sail either to Newfoundland, or Les Îles de la Madeleine .From the yard overlooking Gaspé Bay we cleaned, painted and waxed …then launched Phantasia and spent a co...

Apr 26, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:25

Down East Circle – Part 3 – Chapter 8, Return to Gaspe

We had the impending winter to plan next years voyage, we think it will be from Gaspe back across Chaleur, and down the Northumberland Straight, with stops in Miramichi, PEI and on to Halifax... but we're never quite sure...

Sep 27, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:24

Down East Circle – Part 3 – Chapter 7, Grande Riviere

With the wind about 15 knots on the bow, the sky dark with clouds, we beat towards L'Anse A Beaufils, taking into account that we could stop at Grande Riviere if the wind didn't fair. Grande Riviere is reported to be by the CHS sailing directions a good, a...

Sep 27, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:56

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