Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Sabado”

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 br...

Apr 22, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:32

Island Hopping in the Caribbean: Sailing, Snorkeling and Relaxing with Friends

Join us for a beautiful snorkel at the pier in Frederiksted, St. Croix, where Holly swam with turtles, spotted eagle rays, and hundreds of fish amongst diverse coral. After, we sail to Norman Island, BVI, where we meet up with friends to explore some caves...

Apr 15, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:40

Day in the Life of Liveaboard Sailors: Cleaning, Snorkelling, and Sailing!

We started the week by catching up on chores in St. Thomas, a mundane but necessary task. Holly went for a swim/snorkel around the anchorage and saw some beautiful sea life. The arrival of a large cruise ship solidified our decision to head somewhere new, ...

Apr 08, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:34

BOAT LIFE in St. Thomas: Snorkeling Adventures and a Dinner Party with Friends!

This week we revisited one of our favorite anchorages in St. Thomas, USVI! We met up with our friends, made some cocktails, and went for a fantastic snorkel (we saw a turtle, squid, spotted eagle ray, and a skillet growing coral! 😂). We closed out the n...

Apr 01, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:12

Our Floating Home is FINALLY READY! | Sailing From St. Maarten Back to USVI

This week Sabado went back in the water after being hauled out for maintenance in St. Maarten! Upon leaving the boat yard, we decided to take advantage of the wind and sail overnight back to the USVI. Are you considering getting boat work done in St. Maa...

Mar 25, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:43

Catamaran Lithium Battery Conversion Part 2 (KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 Batteries)

This week our lithium battery install and solar upgrade project finally came to a close. We left the dock and tested the new system for a few days on anchor before the STT Marine Services team came by to do a final check and chat about some of the unexpect...

Mar 11, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:46

Catamaran Lithium Battery Conversion Part 1 (KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 Batteries)

This week we began our lithium battery conversion on our 2017 Lagoon 42 sailing catamaran. We sat down with a professional and discussed the KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 batteries, the details of our design plan, and why the term “drop-in” oversimplifies the...

Feb 18, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:41

Lithium install + solar upgrade on our Lagoon 42 sailing catamaran! #boatlife #lithiumbattery #solar

Progress is being made on our KiloVault LiFePO4 battery install + solar upgrade today! Looking forward to completing this project… 🔋☀️⛵️

Feb 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:32

BOAT LIFE | Battery Issues & A Lost Dinghy

This week we woke up to a message from our friends, their dinghy went missing! We spent the day driving around, searching. We attempted to salvage the day with a snorkel, but the poor visibility turned it into just a swim. The next day we ran our generator...

Feb 11, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:37

Making the Switch to LITHIUM BATTERIES! | KiloVault 3600 HLX+

This week we left the BVIs and motored back to the USVI to watch a concert in the ocean and pick up our new Lithium batteries! In this video, we discuss our decision-making process and plans for the installation of our KiloVault LiFePO4 batteries on our La...

Feb 04, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:32

Concert, Caribbean cruiser- style😎⛵️ #catamaran #liveaboard #usvirginislands #boatlife

After Irma band playing live on the back of a sailboat in the US Virgin Islands!

Feb 03, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:28

Discussing Lithium Batteries for our Boat | SAILING THE CARIBBEAN

This week we sailed back to St. Thomas to drop our family off at the airport and checked out a new anchorage with some very friendly wildlife…🐢 We had two turtles hanging out right behind our boat! Holly upgraded her Captain’s License, and we disc...

Jan 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:25

Live-aboard life in the Caribbean 🏝🍹

A golden hour swim off the back of the boat + a cocktail… what more could you want? #catamaran #sailing #boatlife #liveaboard #usvirginislands

Jan 11, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:16

Exploring Virgin Islands National Park (St. John) | SAILING THE CARIBBEAN

This week we explored the Virgin Islands National Park (St. John) while Holly’s parents were aboard! We snorkeled Henley Cay, Lovango Cay, Waterlemon Cay, and Maho Bay. There was healthy coral and diverse marine life- we even got to see a small nurse sha...

Jan 07, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:17

FULL Boat For the Holidays! | SAILING THE CARIBBEAN

This week we welcomed aboard our family for the holidays!🎄Together, we sailed to Christmas Cove to check out Pizza Pi VI- the local floating pizza shop. We dealt with some power supply/generator issues, explored the nearby beaches, and grilled up a stea...

Dec 31, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:39

7 DAYS OFFSHORE | Sailing to the Caribbean

Another week-long passage for Sabado and crew.⛵️This week, we sailed from Exuma, Bahamas (Emerald Bay Marina) to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands! We motored through low winds and sailed through the evening squalls when we could. In total, the trip took u...

Dec 03, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:02

6 DAYS AT SEA | Sailing to the Bahamas

After a substantial weather delay, we departed Norfolk, Virginia, on November 12th and sailed to Exuma, Bahamas! Our Gulf Stream crossing was rough, but we lucked out with beautiful weather for the remainder of the trip. We arrived at Emerald Bay Marina on...

Nov 23, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:36

Preparing to LEAVE THE USA! ⛵

This week we motored to Newport, RI, to dodge a storm. While there, we talk about our spare parts inventory and favorite specialty food items that we’ve stocked up on in anticipation of our journey to the Caribbean later this year. ⛵ Vendor link: http...

Oct 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:24

Starlink, Strataglass, Starting Our SAIL SOUTH

This week we caught up on chores, re-provisioned, and stocked up on spare parts before beginning our journey South! Along the way we got to use our new strataglass enclosure and Starlink service. Enclosure upgrade (strataglass) was done by Allerton Harbo...

Oct 08, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:01

SAILING NORTH for Hurricane Season!

Join us while we sail into Newport, Rhode Island, try to make our own fender covers out of sweat pants, solve our wet bilge mystery, and are welcomed to Boston with a thunderstorm. ⛈ Check out our Blog! https://www.svsabado.com Follow us on Instagram! ...

Sep 17, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:42

SAILING TO NEW YORK CITY! 🗽

This week we continued our way up the East Coast. We stopped in Lewes, Delaware, said hello to Lady Liberty as we passed through New York City on our way to Port Washington, Long Island, and made our way towards Newport, Rhode Island. 🗽⛵️ Check ou...

Aug 20, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:02

Outrunning a LIGHTNING STORM!🌩

This week we made our way up the Chesapeake! ⛵️ We had a beautiful sail and found ourselves in two gorgeous anchorages, despite having to outrun a nasty lightning storm… 🌩 Check out our Blog! https://www.svsabado.com Follow us on Instagram! @sv_...

Aug 13, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:51

Good morning! 🌊📖

#boatlife #sailing

Aug 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:15

SAILING AROUND CAPE HATTERAS

Join us for a 3 day sail from Brunswick, Georgia to Norfolk, Virginia! Along the way we caught 4 fish, saw lots of dolphins, and passed the famous Cape Hatteras Diamond Shoal Lighthouse. 🌊 Check out our Blog! https://www.svsabado.com Follow us on Ins...

Aug 08, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:40

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