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HOW TO ANCHOR A SAILBOAT – TIPS & ADVICE – Sailing Q&A 20
SIX STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL ANCHORING. How to anchor? What anchor should I choose? Is there a best anchor? In "How to anchor a sailboat" we take you through the six steps to anchor properly. This anchoring guide is for beginners and those wishing to gain con...
WE FOUND PARADISE BUT NOWHERE TO ANCHOR! Ep 89
Alone in paradise, but trying to anchor in deep water, between acres of rocks, reefs and coral bommies is no joking matter. We weren't going to be beaten because this was the most impressive place we'd found yet in the deserted island group. Tired and fed ...
Wild Islands – (Two Afloat Sailing)
Join us as we sail beyond the wild Tuamotus, leaving behind the majestic, peaceful lagoons and arrive at the towering, lush mountains of Moorea, French Polynesia. Editing done by Ryan (the first segment) and Nicole...team effort! :) Special Thanks to K...
Tiny Tropical Atolls in the Middle Of Nowhere – (Two Afloat Sailing)
There are very few places that still exist in this world like the Tuamotu Atolls in French Polynesia. So we're soaking it all in. From simplicity, love and serenity to eye opening dangerous lagoon passes that remind us of a churning cauldron. (Edited by...
Mantus Anchor – How to Assemble | Sailing Britican
Here's what a Mantus Anchor looks like when delivered by the post. Watch Simon put it together and then offer the reasons why he decided on a Mantus Anchor. +++++++++++++++++++++ Important Links/Resources +++++++++++++++++++++ Read the associated anchor...
More Atoll Adventures – (Two Afloat Sailing)
Join us in the Tuamotu Atolls of French Polynesia as we weigh anchor and sail up the tropical lagoon to a small village in search of fresh food. This is our first video that I (Nicole) produced all by myself...well, not completely. Ryan taught me how to ...
25. Low Visibility, Food Poisoning, and a Sailboat Project Update – Sailing Vessel Somnium
Before hauling our sailboat out and putting it on the hard, we decided to try to do some scuba diving in the Gulf of Mexico, but ended up with food poisoning at sea. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
24. Found Anchor and Painted Bulkheads – Sailing Vessel Somnium
We rented some scuba gear and went out to find our lost anchor. We also painted the bulkheads in preparation for installing new headliner in our sailboat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Life at Anchor – Martinique
Sailing Gabriel 1 - Episode 5 Martinique other stuff We are still in Martinique. I've been asked what we do all day living on a boat, so we take a quick look at some of the stuff we've been up to lately. If you have anything else you would like to know or...
23. Fixed Faucets, Forgotten Dive Flag, and a Lost Anchor – Sailing Vessel Somnium
As any sailor already knows, whatever can go wrong will go wrong. You have to be friends with Murphy, as he always shows up to any trip out on the water. Offer him some rum, and clean up any problems he may cause. ----------------------------------------...![HURRICANE SURVIVAL TACTICS (I Stayed on the boat in HAITI) — Sailing Uma [Step 54]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/52vu7bbvqC0/maxresdefault.webp)
HURRICANE SURVIVAL TACTICS (I Stayed on the boat in HAITI) — Sailing Uma [Step 54]
Surviving a Cat. 4 Hurricane (Matthew) on our sailboat at anchor in Haiti. We break down our plan into 3 basic steps: Protection from wind, waves and other boats. Also, get a BIG ASS ANCHOR! MANTUS (Our 105 lbs Hurricane proof anchor) Help us out by getti...![Sailing Solo Towards a Hurricane — Sailing Uma [Step 53]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/qPsOXAmohsg/maxresdefault.webp)
Sailing Solo Towards a Hurricane — Sailing Uma [Step 53]
With Kika in New York City taking care of her Mom, it was up to me to prep the boat and moving to a safer anchorage preceding the arrival of Hurricane Matthew. It was a challenge for sure. This Step highlights the event leading up to the storm. Hope you li...![RIDING OUT A GALE [Adventure #29]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/1oUyga7AlcE/maxresdefault.webp)
RIDING OUT A GALE [Adventure #29]
Ever wonder what it feels like to be in gale? Well here’s a little taste! In anticipation of some impending strong Northwest winds, we take refuge at Smuggler’s Cove on the East end of Santa Cruz Island. Before the wind picks up, we make it to shore...![BACK TO THE ISLANDS! [Adventure #27]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/_KwAcoKxyCY/maxresdefault.webp)
BACK TO THE ISLANDS! [Adventure #27]
Finally!!! Our time in the boatyard is nearing it’s end! With work on the bowsprit nearly wrapped up, we just have a few more days left before getting back out on the water sailing again! But first, we need to get Varuna ready to sail again… cleaning...![Take me to Church — Sailing Uma [Step 47]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/hgjbrW-GsVM/maxresdefault.webp)