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Getting the rudder back where it belongs – EP 126 Sailing Seatramp
Time to get the boat ready again. It felt strange be stuck for 5 weeks on anchor without being able to manouver. Friends come over to help us to get the rudder back in the water. The dropping was an easy job, but our rudder is floating in the water and we ...
Whales and Volcanoes. Adventures of an Old Seadog, ep149
#sailingvideo#sailingblog Trying to get to a Tongan landfall and I come across a new island rising out of the sea. Together with a near collision at sea makes for an exciting episode. Thank you for watching this episode, please give us a thumbs up and subs...
Installing a Hydrovane #solosailor #selfsteering #DIY
I am a step closer to my goal of sailing solo across the Pacific. I've completed the installation of new and permanent crew member "Skylie II," my new hydrovane. The hydrovane will act similar to an autopilot, and is a relatively simple device that frees m...
Repairing a rudder on deck – EP 125 Sailing Seatramp
After we dropped our rudder in the last episode, Mario starts to repair it. We make a few holes in it to let the water drip out just to find out the damage is not as bad as we thougt. The foam is a little bit wet, but not as bad as it could be. But it well...
Time for some new toys – Sailing Seatramp EP 123
After our beloved Stinky died a couple of days ago it’s time to get a new dinghy. I brought a gennaker from my trip to Germany and we test it first time and finally decided to rebuild our Bimini ourselves. Let's Get Lost by Otis Galloway Link: https://f...
Sailing Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta
In Episode 6 - Sailing Mexico - Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta, we depart Mazatlan harbor and make our way down the Mexican mainland coast. Become a Yacht Captain with a USCG Captains License - https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com/TheAdventureTravelers (...
The Furler Saga (Part 2) wahine
I returned from Nagoya with the furler and my tail between my legs: no luck fixing it. I did, however, manage to clean out some of the insides and get it re-installed. And as usual, there is a silver lining! (You'll just have to watch to find out!) Also,...
Our Favourite Anchorage! Ep15
Ben and Alie pick up the Jib sail after getting it repaired in Victoria BC and sail up to their favourite anchorage to celebrate Bens birthday!
Nan Madol – the mysterious and ancient city of Pohnpei – FSM – Ep. 52 Hilma Sailing
Our first stop at the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) was on the island Pohnpei. We walked the jungles, visited waterfalls and explored the interesting and mythical ancient city Nan Madol. We also built our own new whisker pole, out of bamboo. Youâ...
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 02: Into April and the Furler Saga (Part 1)
Well, this may very well be the end of my journey with Wahine. An issue with the furler has me up against a wall, and I got to a pretty low point. Perhaps there is a silver lining? Support Pacific Solo on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pacificso...
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 01: March and the Quest for Blue Water
It's a new season for Pacific Solo, and the coming episode will follow me in my quest for readying myself and Wahine for blue water sails. There is a lot of work ahead, and I hope you join me on the adventure. This first episode introduces where I can cu...
Anchored in USVI during the Coronavirus situation. Ep. 51 Hilma Sailing
Because of COVID-19 our plans have changed and we are now in U.S. Virigin Island. We did not plan to go here but we are very happy that we made it and we think a lot about all the sailors out there that are struggling to enter any country. We really hope t...
Pondering Life During the COVID-19 Crisis covid19
Nemo North is a place where I want to go to ponder profound themes: the meaning of life, the future of our planet, and the role of the human species. Quite unexpectedly, and in a way that was not welcome, I am experiencing a Nemo-North moment now. And desp...
Captain’s Log — 03/15/2020 — A Look Back at 2020
2020 has been quite an adventure so far to say the least. Here's a recap of my February. This video marks the last episode of "Season 1" of Pacific Solo's YouTube series. Please like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon for the upcoming Season 2, where I'l...