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The Emergency We Weren’t Ready For
Between the two of us, we’ve been sailing for a long time. We know the theory. We know what a MAYDAY call sounds like. We know where every piece of distress equipment on this boat lives. But when an emergency actually happened, none of that seemed to matter. What we had was a pounding heart, a seri...
Catamaran Workshop Reveal: The ULTIMATE Refit Upgrade
We are thrilled to be back on the water after completing our major catamaran refit! As we settle back into life aboard, we're busy fine-tuning our new systems, testing upgrades, and getting everything dialed in for the adventures ahead. In this video, we reveal what might be the best upgrade o...
SAILING TO SAINT LUCIA: Snorkeling, Storms & Stunning Scenery
Our week began with a picturesque snorkel off the pristine beaches of Sandy Island, near Carriacou. 🤿 We had a farewell lobster feast with friends, checked out of the county, and then set sail North. ⛵️ We encountered a storm that brought along additional wind and lots of rain. We persevered, anchor...
The HARDEST Part of Cruising | See you later, Grenada!
Hurricane season is over, and we are back on the move! We officially left Grenada and made our first small hop north.⛵️The wind angle made for a bumpy trip running the engines, but crew morale was high! We dropped our anchor just before a storm arrived, causing a boat to drag anchor overnight. The s...
Open-Source Navigation & Boat Monitoring System: Your Questions Answered!
As hurricane season comes to a close, we are savoring our last moments here in Grenada!⛵We swam in the crystal clear water, made cocktails with fresh coconut, lime, and local rum, then waited out a rainstorm before sitting down to answer your questions about our open-source navigation and monitoring...
CRISIS AVERTED!🥵| Storms, Boat Work & An Underwater Sculpture Park
This week, we took advantage of the clear, calm Caribbean water and snorkeled an underwater sculpture park! When we returned to the boat, we were shocked to see our mooring lines holding on by a thread. 😧We quickly dealt with the problem before a storm blew through. Ray also reconfigured the fuel sy...
Back to Business⛵️| Boat Life in Grenada
This week, we returned to business as usual after having guests aboard. ⛵️ We oversaw some generator repairs on a friend’s boat, tackled some chores we’d been procrastinating, and had a dance party! 💃🏼🕺 ——————————————————————— Check out our Blog: Holly’s Recipes: Follow us on Instagram: @sv_sa...
PARADISE🦞🏝️ Sailing Ronde Island, Sandy Island, and Tobago Cays
This week, we took Holly’s parents sailing. Our first stop was Ronde Island, where we snorkeled with the abundant sea life. The following day, we sailed to Tobago Cays, stopping for an afternoon swim on the picturesque beach of Sandy Island. We celebrated the start of lobster season with a beach bar...
Sailing Around the World: Learning to Cook Local Cuisine in Grenada
This week we welcomed our family aboard. This is their first time in Grenada, so we wanted to kick off their visit with a cultural experience they’d never forget! As a family of foodies, we love taking cooking classes when we travel. So, we took a class with Chef Kennedy through Home Hospitality Gre...
Preparing to Sail the South Pacific: PLASTIMO Life Raft Deployment/Service
In preparation for a ~4,000nm 20-30 day ocean crossing, we decided to ensure all our safety gear is up to date and in good condition. This week, we visited the Sea Safety Service store at Clarkes Court Marina in Grenada while they serviced our Plastimo 6-person life raft. We got to see what our ra...
Sailing Around the World: Grenada Carnival (SPICEMAS 2023)
This week we experienced an item on every sailor’s bucket list: Grenada Carnival! 🇬🇩 We woke up early to participate in J’ouvert, marking the official start of Carnival. We danced with Jab Jabs and marched through town to the Soca Beats. We returned the next day for Fancy Mas/Pretty Mas, despite the...
It’s a Beautiful Life | Sailing the Caribbean
Kind people, good food, and easy sailing. ❤️ This week our taxi driver loaded us up with fresh local fruit! We continue to experience the kindness of Grenadians. 🇬🇩 🥭 We had friends aboard and decided to go for an afternoon sail, despite the light wind. After, we went for a swim then settled in for...
Every Day is Saturday | Sailing Grenada With Friends
This week we took our friends, the O’Kelly’s, for a leisurely sail around Grenada. We picked up a mooring ball in St. George’s, swam, and visited the House of Chocolate Museum. Ray grilled steaks in the cockpit, and we had dinner aboard while we watched a beautiful sunset! Subscribe to the O’Kelly...
A Local Act of Kindness | Hurricane Season in Grenada
This week a local helped us after our dinghy outboard engine died unexpectedly. He towed us to safety and arranged for a mechanic to get us up and running again. We were so grateful for his kindness! We moved Sabado onto a dock, had some maintenance work done on our Yanmar engines, provisioned, an...
Summer in Grenada: Weathering Storms and Snorkeling Ronde Island
This week we traveled from Carriacou to Ronde Island. We had trouble setting our anchor but headed out for a snorkel once we were secure. Holly saw a plethora of fish, a turtle, and an octopus! A storm passed us overnight, bringing 30kn winds and a downpour of rain. When the sun returned, we set our...
Sailing Away From Bad Weather | Dominica to Grenada
This week we sailed from Dominica to Grenada to escape the path of Tropical Storm Bret. Along the way, we encountered flocks of birds, pods of dolphins, and angry French fishermen… ——————————————————————— Check out our Blog! Follow us on Instagram! @sv_sabado Shop our gear! **As Amazon assoc...
Sailing Down Island in the Caribbean: Antigua, Guadalupe, Dominica
This week we continued our journey South for hurricane season! We left Antigua and had a sporty sail to Guadeloupe, where two birds tried to take up residence on Sabado. We continued down to Dominica, where we traded canned food for fresh local produce and explored the Indian River! ——————————————...
Sailing South in the Caribbean | Going Wherever the Wind Takes Us!
They say a sailor’s plans are written in sand at low tide… After exploring the French side of Saint Martin, we decided to make a small hop South for a change of scenery. Unfortunately, we were forced to change our plans when we arrived at our original destination, and it was packed! Luckily, that ...
The Challenges of Living at Sea: Engine Troubles and Bad Weather
Join us as we experience the challenges of living aboard a sailing catamaran. This week we leave our mooring ball in the middle of the night and seek refuge in St. Thomas. We embrace the tranquility of rainy days and soak up the sun when it reappears. Then, we begin our trip to Grenada for Hurricane...
Sailing the Caribbean: A Friendly Turtle + Official Starlink Install!
We hope you enjoy this shorter video while we enjoy our time as newlyweds! ❤️ One last snorkel before our remaining guests departed turned into a turtle encounter for the books. This friendly turtle swam straight up to Holly repeatedly, posing for some amazing photos with our catamaran in the back...
Inside a Sailor’s Tool Bag: Must-Have Tools for Boat Maintenance
In this video, Ray takes you through his go-to tool bag. He discusses his favorite brands, what he thinks is worth splurging on, and what you can get away with having cheap versions of. As a liveaboard sailor with a background in engineering, these are the tools he thinks are must-haves for boat mai...
REALISTIC Day in the Life of Liveaboard Sailors Cruising the Caribbean
Join us for a day living on our sailing catamaran, cruising the Caribbean! ⛵️ We wake up in a peaceful anchorage, go snorkeling, and take care of some general boat maintenance. Suddenly, a storm hits, but we weather it out despite being unprepared... We experimented with a new cocktail recipe to use...
KiloVault HLX LiFePO4 Battery Teardown: An Inside Look at its Build and BMS
This week we sailed from the BVI back to St. Thomas, USVI. We met up with our friends from STT Marine Services to tear down an old KiloVault HLX LiFePO4 battery. We were impressed with the build quality and BMS, especially in comparison to other popular brands. Overall, this teardown reaffirmed our ...