Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Pnw sailing”

Gulf Island Buddy Boat Sailing: Spinnakers and Friends! | Episode 6 | Sailing Sea Dream of Clyde

I was joined by Alex C, Sarah, Alex L, and Reid for a nice weekend cruising through the Gulf Islands. The first day of the weekend started with a late evening departure from Cowichan Bay with everyone aboard, and finished in Canoe Cove where we went to go ...

Oct 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:27

On the Hunt for WHALES in the Pacific Northwest! [Making Our Way Ep 16]

Come along with us as we sail the circumference of San Juan Island in pursuit of seeing whales!! We are determined to find ourselves some wildlife so we take the scenic route on our way to Roche Harbor.

Oct 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:28

A Day in the Life ON ANCHOR in Friday Harbor [Making Our Way Ep 15]

Its almost summertime in the San Juan Islands! Join us as we enjoy a day on the hook and explore town, grab provisions, hunt down wifi, and make dinner as the sun sets in beautiful Friday Harbor. It's day in the life of cruising the San Juans!

Sep 26, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:42

BOAT WORK + Off Shore Prep Begins! [Making Our Way Ep 14]

In this episode we spend a week in a marina tackling projects to get viā ready to head off shore. We measure our standing rigging and take on a risky little endeavor to trouble shoot our boat speed instrument!

Sep 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:23

Braving Deception Pass in a Sailboat! [Making Our Way Ep 13]

In this episode we go through Deception Pass: a place known for its white water tidal rips that can become severely dangerous in certain conditions. We do our research and find conflicting slack water times, but take our chances and go for it.

Aug 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:42

Almost Running AGROUND + Dodging TORPEDOS?! [Making Our Way Ep 12]

In this episode we pass through an active naval torpedo range (?!), navigate a shallow channel on Whidbey Island during an extra low tide and almost run aground, all so we can get into town and snag our COVID vaccines. Come along for the adventures on land...

Aug 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:56

Crossing the Strait + Sailing Under Our First BRIDGE! [Making Our Way Ep 11]

We tackle a few firsts! We finally cross the Straight of Juan de Fuca and look out on the path to the Pacific that we will be taking in just a few short months, navigate the strong currents of Admiralty Inlet, and with nerves on high alert, we go under our...

Aug 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:15

A PERFECT Day Off, Playing in the Sun on Lopez Island [Making Our Way Ep 10]

In this episode we spend the spring heat wave in gorgeous Watmough Bay on Lopez Island. We hang the hammock, go for a hike, paddle board around the shallows, and even go for a swim in the icy water!

Aug 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:41

The Challenges + Bliss of Sailing the Pacific Northwest [Making Our Way Ep 9]

Tides, currents, and winds, oh my! In this episode, we get a taste for the good and bad sides of sailing this part of the world: we have to navigate a big tides that create strong currents, and wind directions that change every time you pass an island. But...

Jul 31, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:53

Our SPICIEST Day of Sailing yet! Weathering Unexpected Conditions [Making Our Way Ep 8]

In this episode we come face to face with an unexpected patch of SPICY conditions: a strong rip tide moving against 25+ knots of wind that creates some big, messy chop. It was our most serious day of sailing that we've had aboard Via, and we learned a lot ...

Jul 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:32

Cruising Log: Howe Sound to Malaspina Strait

We depart Plumper Cove in Howe Sound and head North West towards Malaspina Strait on our journey to Desolation Sound.

Jul 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:46

Stalking Oprah on Orcas + a VERY COLD Dive on the Prop!! [Making Our Way Ep 7]

In this episode we explore gorgeous East Sound, spot Oprah’s digs on Orcas Island, have ourselves a perfect downwind sail (we passed Oprah's house!), update our interior a bit, and check our prop for crab-pot damage in 47° water.

Jun 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:07

Killer Whales, Chill Solo Sailing, and an Epic Sunset | Episode 3 | Nanaimo to Kendrick Island

With Sea Dream of Clyde positioned in Nanaimo ahead of a visit to the shipyard, I took the opportunity to head to Dogfish Bay, which is one of my favorite anchorage in Gulf Islands. Decent sailing out of the gate was made even better when a pod of transien...

Jun 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:58

Mistakes Were Made: We Hit Something [Making Our Way Ep 6]

In this episode, we learn some important lessons about our boat, we discover bioluminescence in a VERY surprising place, and we make some mistakes. Oops.

Jun 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:57

Stormy Solo Sailing Through The Gulf Islands | Episode 2 | Sailing Sea Dream of Clyde

Sea Dream of Clyde's shipyard date in Nanaimo was coming up, so I took advantage of a forecasted southerly blow and well timed northerly flowing flood current to sail 35 miles north from Cowichan Bay to Nanaimo Harbour where I was hauling out. This trans...

Jun 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:24

Boarded by the US Coast Guard in the San Juan Islands [Making Our Way Ep 5]

In this episode we sail to and explore stunning Sucia Island, celebrate 13 years together, and get a surprise visit from the U.S. Coast Guard!

May 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:30

Pushing Off the Dock for Good + Naming Via! [Making Our Way Ep 4]

We finally leave the marina and begin our life as full time cruisers, and it doesn't go quiiiiite to plan. Come along with us as we spend our first few nights out and hold a renaming ceremony to officially rename our vessel to Viā, and share the story beh...

May 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:02

Our First Month Living Aboard Via… and it’s TOUGH. [Making Our Way Ep 3]

We finally make the move from our house and to living full-time on our boat, and in the first 12 hours we have the rug pulled out from underneath us. This video is a short collection of the heartbreak, challenges, and the happier moments of our first month...

May 05, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:33

Making the Move: Selling Everything to Live on a Boat [Making Our Way Ep 2]

The truth about what its like to sell off nearly everything you own (including your home) and moving onto a 40 ft sailboat. Join us as we say goodbye to lots of memories as we begin our newest adventure on the sea.

Mar 19, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:25

We’re Doing it! The Truth Behind Our Decision to Live on a Boat [Making Our Way Ep 1]

In November of 2020 we sold our home and everything in it, Mike quit his job, and we moved onto a sailboat where we will live while we travel the world for the foreseeable future. The number one question we get when we share this choice: WHY? So this vi...

Jan 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:53

Sailing a Canadian Fjord (Toba Inlet) – S2.Ep30

Ben and Alie race another sailor back in Toba Inlet, BC through 15 knots of wind and learn a lot about sailing on the way. Checking our instagram @breakingwaves.sailing

Dec 15, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:46

“Boat Hunting!!” (League 1)

Today we go on an adventure to find our dream boat. We are looking for a boat capable of off shore cruising as we want to sail the world. It also must be comfortable for a live-aboard lifestyle. As we will live-aboard as we travel the world. Will we be abl...

Dec 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:08

Exploring Newcastle Island (Saysutshun) | Chapter 2 Episode 8| The Wayward Life

For Michelle’s 30th birthday, we decided to head to Newcastle Island and Protection Island (I say the wrong name in the video-sorry!). On the adventure we reef our main sail for the first time, find an owl in the woods, see some deer and hang out with s...

May 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:15

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