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5 Budget Cruising Lessons | Atticus Live

Preparing to sail around the world on a budget can be a difficult and stressful ordeal. In our experience we struggled to paint a realistic picture in our minds of what the real challenges of cruising would be. That's why we were always desperate for first...

Dec 27, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:03:49

Happy Holidays from Isla Mujeres!

We wanted to wish you all a very happy holiday season from Isla Mujeres!

Dec 25, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Sailing the Dry Tortugas | First passage on Atticus | S02E02 | Project Atticus

After our first sail on our small sailboat, Atticus, we head off on our first short passage to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Sailing to the Dry Tortugas from Key West, Florida is a relatively short journey of roughly 70 Nautical Miles and should take ab...

Dec 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:24

Sailing around the world | Project Atticus’ First Live Stream

Our very first live stream is focusing on our journey so far from the boatyard in Key West to Isla Mujeres Mexico and all our challenges and adventures in between. Did you like this video? Please don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, it helps us out a lo...

Dec 19, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:05:37

Announcing our first Live Stream! | Atticus Update #102

Tune in on Monday Dec. 18th at 6:00PM EST for our first ever LIVE STREAM! We'll be discussing our journey from the end of our refit to where we are now. Also text the word "Atticus" to the number 43506 to receive a notification whenever we go live so you n...

Dec 16, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Sailing Key West after Refitting a Small Sailboat S02E01 | Project Atticus

After two years of refitting a small sailboat in Key West, Florida, we take off on our first adventure aboard Atticus, our Allied Seawind 30. We motored to the nearby protected anchorage at Saddlebunch Key for a weekend of kayaking, swimming, and generally...

Dec 14, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:43

WE’RE BACK! Cruising the Caribbean | Project Atticus

Sorry for the long radio silence but we are back and more excited than ever! We are releasing Season 2 of Project Atticus which will be showcasing our adventures in the Caribbean following the completion of our three year refit on Atticus. During the refit...

Dec 13, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:51

We’re Finally Cruising!! Project Atticus Season 2

We're Jordan and Desiree. We spent 3 years fixing up Atticus, our 1963 Allied Seawind 30, and now we're finally sailing around the world on a budget and working along the way to make ends meet. We believe you don't need a lot of money to follow your dreams...

Dec 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:34

Atticus Update 98: We made a sunshade!

Hi guys! It has been a while since our last post so I wanted to just give you all a quick update and show off my new sunshade! I made it using Julie Gifford's design in her book "Canvas for Cruisers"

Oct 14, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:38

How to Install Sta-Lok fittings

Swage fittings are frequently cited as the weak link in the standing rigging of a sailboat. Here is a detailed step by step instruction on how to install Sta-Lok terminal end fittings.

Mar 12, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:18

Atticus Update 94: Interior Impovements

Jordan has been focusing on a few interior projects to help make Atticus a more comfortable and convenient home by utilizing unused space. Here he gives a description of his improvements.

Mar 07, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:02

Atticus Update 92: Key West Sunset

Jordan takes Atticus out on his own for a quick sunset cruise in Key West.

Mar 01, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:55

Atticus Update 89: Varnishing with Awlbrite

Jordan gets some work Varnishing Rocket Launchers for a sports fishing boat. He talks about the benefit of building up the base layer with special clear epoxy (207).

Jan 31, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:53

Atticus Update 87: Jordan Goes Aloft for the First Time

Jordan goes aloft for the first time to connect the final piece of rigging, the triatic stay. Hello from up above Atticus!

Jan 27, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:05

Atticus Update 86: Sail Loft and Canvas Shop Tour

Just a quick sneak peak into the sail loft at which Desiree has been apprenticing.

Jan 25, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:42

Atticus Update 85: PTFE lifetime thread skipped stitches blues

These rainy days have given us a little extra time for Atticus recently, which has been great as we've switched gears to working full time in order to meet our financial goals to finish up this refit! Desiree talks about using PTFE lifetime thread for the ...

Jan 24, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:34

Atticus Update 84: Two Adventures; Sailing and Hiking

Jordan sends an Update from his adventure sailing the classic 70' schooner "Appledore II" down from Maine to Key West while Desiree shows what life on the trail is like hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru!

Dec 15, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:09

Atticus Update 83: Stepping the mast

We're one step closer to becoming a sailboat again! Our Masts are up and looking good! Sorry about the limited footage- it was a hectic process! Jordan is off to sea for a delivery and Desiree is holding down the fort in key west!

Nov 03, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:18

Atticus update 82: Installing Lofrans Royal Windlass

Jordan is pumped about our new windlass!! Check out his installation hack! Soon we'll be able to take Atticus out for a spin!

Oct 29, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:58

Atticus update 81: how to pick foam for your sailboat cushions

Desiree has been learning a lot about foam in order to know what materials to use for various projects. Here she explains how high density foam is correlated with high quality, durable foam for heavy use projects. She also explains IFD, or the ILD, and ind...

Oct 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:37

Atticus Update 80: How to sew an inside corner, buying sails!

After 2 weeks of sewing and fiberglass work all day, everyday, we have saved up enough $ to buy sails! Desiree explains a sewing trick she learned the hard way.... By making a lot of mistakes :)

Oct 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:25

Atticus Update 79: V Berth Cushions Complete!

V-berth cushions done! Phew!! Now onto my first paid cushion project! Excited that my new equipment and skills are starting to pay off! +1 for sewing on a sailboat!

Sep 16, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:43

Atticus Update 78: Cutting Fabric for our Vberth at the Marina Lounge

Desiree working in her favorite space, the communal marina lounge. Here she cuts her fabric amongst plush leather furniture and air conditioning. When living on a small boat its the little things that count!

Sep 14, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:08

Atticus Upate 76: Cutting Foam with an Electric Kitchen Knife

After much trial and error, Desiree has some tips on cutting foam using inexpensive tools. Can't wait for the new VBerth cushions! We're using two layers of 3 inch medium firm dry fast open cell foam from Sailrite.

Sep 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:52

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