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HUGE CHANGES on SO MANY levels!
Sailing Melody

HUGE CHANGES on SO MANY levels!

We're so blessed. Yes there's a lot of stuff going on in the world to be miserable about, but we're here, on our little, modest, floating home. Enjoying time with each other. Enjoying turning this old boat into a comfy place to live. We're learning mor...
£40 for 10 Days: The Challenge of Living on a Budget
Sailing Melody

£40 for 10 Days: The Challenge of Living on a Budget

Life is tough for so many of us right now. With the cost of living continuing to rise to eye-watering levels, many families—ours included—are having to rethink how we spend, save, and make do with less. But that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy life, ...
What next? We’re leaving! But are we ready?
Sailing Melody

What next? We’re leaving! But are we ready?

We finally left Portland after an amazing winter making new friends and enjoying this awesome Marina. Honestly we can't recommend Portland Marina highly enough. People told us it would be remote and exposed but it didn't feel like that to us. Yes there w...
48 Hours to Go: Boat Chaos Before We Head Off! 😱
Sailing Melody

48 Hours to Go: Boat Chaos Before We Head Off! 😱

We're leaving Portland in 48 hours #DELTA2Max #DELTA2 Catch the First Spring Sunshine from 3.18 to 4.29 Purchase from EcoFlow's official website: https://uk.ecoflow.com/pages/spring-sale?aff=206&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=kol&utm_cam...
3 Game Changers which made winter bearable! The HONEST TRUTH about our winter at  #portlandmarina
Sailing Melody

3 Game Changers which made winter bearable! The HONEST TRUTH about our winter at #portlandmarina

The honest truth about our winter at Portland Marina part of the @boatfolk7709 network of marinas. #weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolkadventures #sailwithboatfolk #eatwithboatfolk #Allbyboatfolk @boatcareuk @Portl...
Countdown! ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT FOR US!
Sailing Melody

Countdown! ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT FOR US!

#weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolkadventures #sailwithboatfolk #eatwithboatfolk #Allbyboatfolk @boatcareuk @Portland_marina @weareboatfolk If you would like your own funky dry bag and support the RNLI here is the...
Preparing to anchor off grid
Sailing Melody

Preparing to anchor off grid

Anchor right Chain Markers : https://anchoright.co.uk https://getorca.com/?via=sailingmelody For one time donations. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingmelody Buy us a coffee, or chip in towards restoring and upgrading Ocean Melody. https://ko-fi....
3 AMAZING DIY SEWING PROJECTS for YOUR BOAT! @SailingMelody
Sailing Melody

3 AMAZING DIY SEWING PROJECTS for YOUR BOAT! @SailingMelody

Melissa is poorly but still gets on with making incredible custom canvas bits and pieces for our Bluewater floating home. https://getorca.com/?via=sailingmelody For one time donations. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingmelody Buy us a coffee, or ch...
DIY on a budget! 3 projects from scraps!
Sailing Melody

DIY on a budget! 3 projects from scraps!

Melissa is poorly but still gets on with making incredible custom canvas bits and pieces for our Bluewater floating home. https://getorca.com/?via=sailingmelody For one time donations. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingmelody Buy us a coffee, or ch...
Is this LEGAL? A COMPLETELY different way to travel the world?
Sailing Melody

Is this LEGAL? A COMPLETELY different way to travel the world?

This week we carry on with boat jobs but we also meet a guy who is sailing around the world using a whole different set of rules. Let us know what you think of his approach to the bureaucracy of travel law. https://getorca.com/?via=sailingmelody For one...
This is incredible!! Our cockpit enclosure is better than ever!!
Sailing Melody

This is incredible!! Our cockpit enclosure is better than ever!!

This is incredible!! Our cockpit enclosure is back!! We cannot thank Dave enough for the work he has done on the cockpit enclosure! This week we collect it and get it back on the boat! https://getorca.com/?via=sailingmelody For one time donations. htt...
MORE WATER SEEPING! Could this be a HUGE problem for our boat?
Sailing Melody

MORE WATER SEEPING! Could this be a HUGE problem for our boat?

Whilst tackling the job of recommissioning one of the built in water tanks Andy discovers water seeping into the boat. It looks like we have water trapped in the core of the hull. Is this going to cause a huge problem down the line? https://getorca.com/...
Boat restoration is HARD – I tried so hard but totally failed!
Sailing Melody

Boat restoration is HARD – I tried so hard but totally failed!

Watch Andy spend three days stuck on a job which involves him getting in and out of the anchor locker about 10000 times. This was a super physical and tough job but one which will give our beautiful 1974 Bowman Sailing yacht much more anchoring capability...
This Feels Like a Backwards Step, But It’s Not! | Sailing Yacht Refit & Upgrades
Sailing Melody

This Feels Like a Backwards Step, But It’s Not! | Sailing Yacht Refit & Upgrades

15% OFF code: Melody15 FLEXTAIL MAX PUMP 3: https://bit.ly/3V5kBFB Sometimes, progress doesn’t look the way you expect! In this episode, we remove Ocean Melody’s cockpit enclosure and take the stainless steel frame to Dave for some much-needed refin...
A distressing 3 days stuck in the chain locker! Toughest Job Yet! Bow Roller Installation
Sailing Melody

A distressing 3 days stuck in the chain locker! Toughest Job Yet! Bow Roller Installation

Watch Andy spend three days stuck on a job which involves him getting in and out of the anchor locker about 10000 times. This was a super physical and tough job but one which will give our beautiful 1974 Bowman Sailing yacht much more anchoring capability...
FULL TOUR OF OUR FLOATING TINY HOME  ⛵
Sailing Melody

FULL TOUR OF OUR FLOATING TINY HOME ⛵

Join us as we give you a thorough tour of the interior of our Classic 1973 Bowman 46 Sailing Yacht. We've owned Ocean Melody for two years, sailed her over 1000 miles and have done a heap of upgrades and modifications. With the stunning backdrop of Portla...
Liveaboard Family have Christmas on a yacht?  Peaceful Christmas Atmosphere on board. #orca
Sailing Melody

Liveaboard Family have Christmas on a yacht? Peaceful Christmas Atmosphere on board. #orca

To get the incredible Orca system go to : https://getorca.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________ . #weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolkadventures #sailwithbo...
Battered by a TERRIBLE STORM. Life aboard isn’t always easy. Raw Unedited. #portlandmarina
Sailing Melody

Battered by a TERRIBLE STORM. Life aboard isn’t always easy. Raw Unedited. #portlandmarina

Watch as we live aboard our classic sailing yacht and tough out a Winter Storm un the UK, Storm Daragh. #weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolkadventures #sailwithboatfolk #eatwithboatfolk #Allbyboatfolk @boatcareuk @P...
I ripped out the toilet to build a desk!!!
Sailing Melody

I ripped out the toilet to build a desk!!!

In this Episode Andy rips our the aft cabin and rebuilds an amazing new desk and storage system for Jack to use for studying and drawing and playing and doing all the crafts he loves. #weareboatfolk #boatfolk #boatfolkmarinas #PortlandMarina #boatfolk...
We removed this important part of our boat! Why?
Sailing Melody

We removed this important part of our boat! Why?

In this episode we remove the anchor roller and stem from Ocean Melody so we can make some modifications to make her stronger and more suitable for modern anchors. We also measure up for a new headsail and Andy falls in the marina. #weareboatfolk #boatf...
50 year old project boat re-launched….. again! But the work never stops.
Sailing Melody

50 year old project boat re-launched….. again! But the work never stops.

Penguin Refrigeration is Europe’s leading supplier of specialist marine and recreational vehicle refrigeration and cooling solutions. Offering optimum-efficiency and high-quality custom refrigeration solutions, Penguin Refrigeration is the exclusive UK d...
Some Very Special Messages – Jack is 13 TODAY!!!
Sailing Melody

Some Very Special Messages – Jack is 13 TODAY!!!

It's Jack's Birthday Today Join us as we share our experience of this potentially hazardous passage and our relief in making it through safely. Now that we're here, we're excited to explore and enjoy our stay at Portland Marina. Thanks for watching and c...
Collapsed Engine Mounts and Worn Pipes.
Sailing Melody

Collapsed Engine Mounts and Worn Pipes.

The lift out work continues at Portland Marina to have a whole LOAD of things done. New Engine mounts, check and fix the anti-foul, inspect the fibreglass work I did in the summer, fit a new keel cooled fridge and lots lots more. Penguin Refrigeration is...
What Now?! Another Lift Out….  Here’s Why!
Sailing Melody

What Now?! Another Lift Out…. Here’s Why!

We're lifting out again!. In this episode we get lifted out at Portland Marina to have a whole LOAD of things done. New Engine mounts, check and fix the anti-foul, inspect the fibreglass work I did in the summer, fit a new keel cooled fridge and lots lots...
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