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Exposed to Mighty PACIFIC OCEAN | Ep 7 | Sailing into ALASKA

In this episode, we finish sailing up Grenville Channel and head into Prince Rupert with brilliant sunshine making some slow sailing feel just fine. Sadly, due to a severally delayed passport Ellis has to hop off before we continue into Alaska. Alex and I continue on across Dixon Entrance with a per...

Jul 30, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:37

54 Tacks in 10 Miles! | Ep. 6 | Sailing the Skinny Channels of the Inside Passage to Alaska

In this one, we get off the boat to check out an abandoned fish cannery, and go for a hike to a lake to do some trout fishing. We face light winds as we claw our way up the rest of Princess Royal Channel, and do a bit of night sailing. The sunny weather returns, and with it comes some strong NW wi...

Jul 21, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:25

Dodging Gales on The Pacific Coast | Ep. 5 | Sailing Through Stormy Weather along The Inside Passage

The unsettled spring weather continues as we deal with calm winds one day, followed by gale force the next day. Rainy weather sets in as we head up Princess Royal Channel to avoid some serious storms that produced hurricane force winds not far from where we were. Despite the nearby heavy winds, we e...

Jul 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:16

Exposed to The Pacific Ocean | Ep. 4 | Squalls, Rough Seas & Crossing Cape Caution!

Welcome to Episode 4 of our adventure to Alaska! In this one, we depart Alert Bay and enter Queen Charlotte Sound where we experience the Pacific Ocean swell for the first time on this trip. Heavy squalls allow us to make great progress to Beaver Harbour near Port Hardy, and then the next day we s...

Jun 28, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:15

Alaska Bound! | Ep. 3 | Goofy Sailors, Great Sailing, & Some Playful Dolphins

In this episode, we continue north from Otter Cove at the junction of Discovery Passage and Johnstone Strait up to Alert Bay. As we sail off the anchor, Alex's shoe goes overboard! Ellis documents the skillful recovery of this critical piece of gear, and then we set off up Johnstone Strait wi...

Jun 21, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:59

Sailing The Inside Passage to Alaska | Ep. 2 | Night Sailing and Tidal Rapids

In this episode, we continue north from Jedediah Island to Comox, Campbell River, and into Discovery Passage. This one has lots going on as we continue north to Alaska! On the fly sail repairs, goofing around in brutally light winds, prawn fishers rick-rolls us, night sailing, tacking through a ti...

Jun 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:18

Setting Sail Up The Inside Passage to Alaska! | Ep. 1 | Engineless Docking & Rough Seas

Here is the first video of 2022 Alaska! We set sail from Cowichan Bay on May 1st, provisioned in Nanaimo, then set off across the Strait of Georgia to Jedediah Island. We had everything from dead calm, to a marginal gale! Join us as we adventure north to Alaska on a Westerly Discus. In these video...

Jun 07, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:07

Living on a Sailboat in the Pacific NorthWest

In this video we bring you with us as we continue cruising the pacific northwest in the San Juan Islands from Garrison Bay to Friday Harbor. We learn some history, deal with currents, watch out for the ever so frequent logs in the water, and keep our eyes peeled for orcas. We are blessed with great ...

Apr 03, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:50

CABIN FEVER! Trapped by Weather in Newport Oregon [Making Our Way Ep 35]

Our journey down the coast of the States gets put on hold as we wait out massive gales raging around the capes just south of us. Come join us as we explore the quaint fishing town of Newport and keep ourselves busy as we wait to make our next jump south.

Feb 26, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:01

SETTING SAIL in COMPLETELY Unfamiliar Waters!

DREAMY, DREAMY, DREAMY!!! The water, the land, the light, everything about this place is incredible and we are SO HAPPY to be back on the water! If you have any interest in sailing/boating in the San Juan Islands make sure to check out San Juan Sailing here: They also have sweet trawlers if you ar...

Feb 20, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:00

😱We SAILED from Seattle to Newport Oregon!! 🥳 [Making Our Way Ep 34]

Leg one of our journey down the west coast of the United States: done! This episode is a recap of the highs and lows from our passage, and some gorgeous Oregon Coast scenery. For a full written account of our first 3 days at sea, head to our blog below:

Feb 19, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:52

The Big Left Turn NERVES!! We’re Leaving the Pacific Northwest! [Making Our Way Ep 33]

The day we've been waiting for is FINALLY here! We have to address our last minute issues that popped up, and then we untie the dock lines and sail out of the PNW for good, embarking on our first ocean passage ever.

Feb 12, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:06

When It All Comes Crashing Down [Making Our Way Ep 32]

We find ourselves 2 days away from The Big Left Turn: leaving the Pacific Northwest to sail down the coast of the United States in our first offshore passage. And nothing (nothing) goes to plan.

Feb 05, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:04

Sailing From Princess Louisa Inlet to Nanaimo- Pacific Northwest Sailing | Ch4E47 | The Wayward Life

After an amazing few days in Princess Louisa Inlet, we head back to Nanaimo, but things don't go exactly as planned with engine problems and inflow winds slowing us down. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: SV Wind Gypsy's Channel: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound

Feb 05, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:34

Via is On the Hard: The PRESSURE IS ON to Fix the LEAK! [Making Our Way Ep 31]

The leak saga continues! We finally limp our way over to the haul out and put via on the hard, in the hopes that we can easily fix the leak and be back in the water the next day.

Jan 29, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:00

Hiking to the Trapper’s Cabin in Princess Louisa Inlet, British Columbia | Ch4E46 | The Wayward Life

As our amazing time in Princess Louisa Inlet continues, we decide to hike to famous trapper's cabin trail and then further up the mountain into the beginning of the alpine- all from our sailboat! 0:00 intro 0:59 The hike! 6:59 the cabin! 10:30 the lookout! 14:24 a dinner for the books Patreo...

Jan 29, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:56

The Most STRESSFUL Day on Our Boat YET [Making Our Way Ep 30]

Come join us for 15 minutes of anxiety! In this episode we have to move our boat without an engine (including docking it), and we get our first haul out and put Via on the hard. Whew!

Jan 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:40

PRINCESS LOUISA INLET- A Pacific Northwest Pilgrimage | Chapter 4 Episode 45 | The Wayward Life

If you live and cruise in the Pacific Northwest, you've probably heard of Princess Louisa Inlet. This place is somewhat of a pilgrimage and right of passage for cruisers in the PNW, and there is a good reason why! More info about the inlet: 0:00 intro 1:04 Ming's Loop 3:33 To Chatterb...

Jan 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:01

Scary Day: We Found a LEAK in Our Boat [Making Our Way Ep 29]

Pretty much any boat owners worst nightmare: we find a salt water leak in the boat that requires immediate attention, and fixing it does *not* go to plan. At all.

Jan 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:25

Sailing to Princess Louisa Inlet | Chapter 4 Episode 44 | The Wayward Life

We start our last adventure of 2021 sailing up Princess Louisa Inlet! Jervis Inlet blew us away with its amazing beauty on this incredibly sunny September day. Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: SV Wind Gypsy's Channel: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound

Jan 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:25

Free at Last! SAILING AWAY From Land Life!! [Making Our Way Ep 28]

In this episode we fully cut our ties with land life and FINALLY get to push off the dock. Come sail away with us as we travel from the San Juans to Seattle to make final preps for heading offshore!

Jan 08, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:50

Hiking A Mountain From Our Sailboat | Ch 4 E 43 | The Wayward Life

We leave Campbell River and start our journey to Princess Louisa with a few stops along the way! 0:00 intro 1:45 Savary Island 11:25 Cortes Bay 15:46 Pender Harbour Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: SV Wind Gypsy's Channel: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound

Jan 08, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:15

Southern Broughton Archipelago Anchorage Reviews | The Wayward Life

0:00 intro 0:19 Potts Lagoon 0:54 Lagoon Cove Marina 1:29 Dead Point Bay 2:46 Caution Cove 3:36 Sunday Harbour 4:27 Cell Service Review Patreon: Website: Instagram: Facebook: SV Wind Gypsy's Channel: Music in this video: Epidemic Sound

Jan 06, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:51

It Just Never Ends: The Joys of Boat Life Continue! [Making Our Way Ep 27]

We FINALLY push off the dock and complete an intensive 10 days of work! And just when we thought we were out of the woods, another unexpected situation unfolds. We just have to laugh as we take this one on!

Jan 01, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:36

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