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Here is a look at the Transport Canada required safety equipment for my vessel. Of course I have done a few other things and have a few other items on board to make it safer, but this is the minimum.
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At the 2014 U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, legendary delivery skipper and sailing author, Don Street demonstrates the iconic Edson Pump and relates its history. Besides the classic version, a new version is available to replace your low capacit...
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Another small step: the first border crossed with KARL! Finally, we arrived in Colombia and explored the nice countryside. People were being super friendly and we enjoyed some nice and calm days in and around Sapzurro.
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The crew finally crosses the equator and is back in the northern hemisphere! The shellbacks (Brian and Brady) put the pollywog girls (Phoebe, Karin, and Josje) on trial for their crimes against Neptune.
The girls are found guilty, and have to perform 3 ...
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Having zero knowledge or experience with sailing, or even how to furl in the head sail, we bought a yacht in Italy.. we plan to circumnavigate the globe eventually, or just get the boat back to Australia. Documenting the voyage as we go. Turns out sailing ...
While I was in Ganges I had noticed the many interesting and sometimes surprising ways that boats are tied to the dock. One 46 sailboat had one line which was that yellow 3 strand floating braided line that deteriorates quite badly when exposed to sunligh...
This is the final episode for the 2014 November Cruise. I spent my last full day in Ganges wandering around the docks and taking it easy then left on Saturday for home. Unfortunately I didn't have the same exciting sail home as I did going to Ganges, but...
KARL & me are heading east along the coast towards Colombia, stopping here and there at some more remote Kuna villages. Savouring the freshest seafood and dealing with the so called "culo de pollos" (squalls) that blow through here every week.
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Today I left my marina in Richmond and travelled down the Fraser River, across the Straight of Georgia, through Active Pass and finally to Ganges which is located on Saltspring Island.
Although the forecast was for strong Easterly winds, it was more of ...
After two incredible months in Raja Ampat the crew pulls up the hook and sets sail for Ternate Island in the Muluku Province. We see squalls, calms, and wind from every direction. With our motor broken the sail is slow but peaceful.
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Going for a cruise always means a few things to get ready before the trip so here is a quick look at how I prepared the boat before I sailed off to Ganges over on Saltspring Island.
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Welcome to Rodney Bay Marina on the Beautiful island of St Lucia here in the CARIBBEAN! Rodney Bay Marina is host to the 2014 Atlantic Rally For Cruisers (2014) and ready to welcome all participating vessels on arrival after a grueling 3000+ mile sail acr...
If you have a roller furling system for your headsail then you know it can be a hassle to have the leading edge lined up to enter the track. Not difficult to do with two people, but how can you hoist the sail on your own? Simple tool is a 'sail pre-feede...
Here is Part 2 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...
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The Leeward islands were amazing! We had met a rasta family who lived in an almond tree. They had shown us the many edible flora and fauna around the island, and introduced us to a whole new way of living. It was a beautiful experience.
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Living the dream...? Kinda have the feeling that I found what I was looking for, I have my own boat, and I wake up in the morning with nothing more on my mind than "should I stay or should I go?". Life is being good to me and I am bathing in a sea of happi...
Just a quick scene to help start your day off with a bit of Sunshine from St Lucia in the Caribbean! Filmed with our new WATERPROOF "MARINER" DRONE at the Rodney Bay Marina here in Rodney Bay, the Happy Day Bar features happy hour all day long so you can ...
The crew leaves the Raja Ampat Dive Lodge and sets sail west for more diving! Our engine overheats and we pull Delos with our dinghy to avoid hitting a reef. We find a sweet beach, chill for a few days, bump into a research vessel, and do some world clas...
The swimming platform is pushed through the transom and into custom-made brackets, counterpoising it. We clean up the Aquadrive and coupling system and take a look at the veneer that's been varnished with polyurethane.
You guys asked for it, so here it is... the start 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 seri...
In this week's refit video we show you how we bedded down our genoa track with butyl tape. No Sikaflex, no 3M, no polyurethane adhesive, just tape. Also see how we make a stupid mistake with our rudder. Guest appearance by Bobby of Bobby's Pizza, Satun.
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
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It was only with extreme luck that we left St Maarten and St Barth's just early enough this season to escape the wrath of what the islands expected to be a 30-40knot tropical storm, but turned into Hurricane...
Our engine dies on the way to the Raja Ampat Dive Lodge. We finally make it to a mooring just in time to gorge ourselves on a massive buffet. We proceed to get the staff drunk on Delos Moonshine for a night of dancing! Then It's an early morning to chec...
Join me in the adventures of living aboard, cruising and racing my 1982 C&C 34 here in the Vancouver, BC region. I never bought s/v Moonshine with the intention of living aboard, but sometimes things just make sense. So January 1st, 2014 I moved her ...
It's a short one this week since it was Eid and our workers took most of the week off. All except Nut, that is. He's made real progress with the mains/charging circuit, basing the charging circuit on a simple solution. We also tap and install two grease ni...
October 11th 2014. Petersburg Alaska. Out for a walk in the rain and talking about upcoming projects.
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My sailboat KARL and I have finally arrived in paradise. It was a 30 miles trip that took about eleven hours due to lack of wind and an overheating problem with my engine...But arriving in the San Blas Islands was dreamlike and I cannot wait to explore thi...
Dang the varnisher's back, as are the electricians. The sparkies have finally installed the LED dimmer switch and it looks good. Dang is preparing the boat for its last coat of varnishing whilst I remove the old stuffing box in preparation for the new PSS ...
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