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

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 Update 77: Cutting a Wedge in our V-berth Foam

The V-Berth cushions have proven to be Desiree's most challenging sewing project yet. Here she explains her process of cutting the difficult wedge angle into the foam.

Sep 14, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:54

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

Atticus Update 75: Chainplates Polished

One of the last steps before installing the chainplates is polishing. It is a tedious and time consuming job but it is a worth while long term investment to prevent corrosion on the rig's most vulnerable members.

Sep 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Atticus Update 74: Mast Tampon

Introducing the Mast Tampon! In order to keep the wires in our mast from hitting the inner walls and making an obnoxious clanking sound when the boat rolls, we shoved foam into the mast at 5 foot intervals. Check out the process.

Sep 12, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:29

Atticus Update 73: Wooden Cutting Board

Check out the new custom made cutting board! Hand crafted by Jordan's father, it's going to be a huge space saver for our small galley. (The Red-looking wood is padauk, an exotic wood from Africa)

Sep 12, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:59

Life is Like Sailing – August Cruise – Part 7

In this episode the C&C Rendezvous comes to an end and we move onto our next destination. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.com/lifeislikesailing

Sep 12, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:41

Researching… Sailboats and Sailing Crew Opportunities [Pre-Adventure]

Enjoying the rooftop view in downtown Portland, while doing some research. Researching boats for sale in the US and Mediterranean, debating what kind of boat to buy. Looking up sailing crew opportunities to gain experience and knowledge. We hope you e...

Sep 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:24

Atticus Update 72: Manatees on our Way to Work

On our way to work this morning we came across some trouble makers!

Sep 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:02

Atticus Update 71: First V Berth Foam Cushion Dry Fit

It's Desiree's big day! We finally dry fitted our first v-berth Foam cushion and it fits like a glove! We're using two layers of 3-inch medium firm Dry Fast Foam which we bought online from Sailrite.

Sep 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:12

Followtheboat is making videos about life at sea!

OUR NEW TRAILER... We are Jamie and Liz and we are telling our story with video. The adventure began in 2005 when we swapped the rat-race for an alternative lifestyle...living on a boat. So far we have sailed over 25,000 miles across seas from Turkey to Th...

Sep 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:11

Atticus Update 70: How We Make Money to Sponsor or Dream to Sail Around the World

How can we afford to refit our sailboat for circumnavigation without high paying, steady careers? We make our money working tourist charters in the keys. Check out our office!

Sep 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:42

Atticus Update 69: V Berth Tour and Foam Talk!

We can't wait to get rid of our moldy foam and make proper v-berth cushions! Quick tour of my favorite little space in the world!

Sep 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:53

Atticus Update 68: Installing the New Mast Track

Here's the process to install one bolt on our new mast track ! Only one hundred and seventy nine to go...

Sep 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:32

Life is Like Sailing – August Cruise – Part 6

In this episode I spend the rest of the day looking around. Then the next day has some some activities and I take a little cruise through the cut that separates Thetis Island and Kuper Island. www.lifeislikesailing.com www.facebook.c...

Sep 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:23

Atticus Update 65: Settee Cushions Done!

My second sewing project, complete! Introducing our newly upholstered settee cushions! What do you think?

Sep 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:56

Atticus Update 67: Modifying gussets for new chainplates

Before installing our new chainplates we decided to modify the existing gussets to a stronger design that would allow for easier inspection of the chainplates, a necessity when sailing long term in the tropics. Watch to see how we did it.

Sep 08, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:33

Atticus Update 66: Calculating wire size for standing rigging

Jordan freshens up on his high school math to calculate what wire size we should order for our new standing rigging. After attempting to sort through the many personal opinions on appropriate wire size for Atticus, Jordan decided to study up on the scantli...

Sep 08, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:56

Atticus Update 64: Making new settee cushions

Desiree starts her next project, sewing the new settee cushions! With Desiree learning the ropes of sewing she is starting with the settee back cushions to allow for mistakes on a less important aspect of the settees. The foam has been cut and extra pieces...

Sep 07, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:23

TROPICAL SUNSETS Ep 9

When we last left you we were sitting out a storm at Ko Rok. Now that it has subsided it is time to push on up towards Phuket. We make it to the southern entrance of Phiphi and are horrified to find this once peaceful anchorage packed with dive boats, long...

Sep 06, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:24

Atticus Update 62: Back from California polishing chainplates

After getting back from California Jordan is taking on the tedious and time consuming project of polishing our new chainplates. We made these chainplates from scratch with 316L stainless steel which is very corrosion resistant. Polishing is an effective m...

Sep 06, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:37

Atticus Update 61: Desiree’s new favorite sewing tool – Hot Knife

With Desiree learning through trial, error, and research she has made a lot of progress on her sewing skills and has found her new favorite tool, a hot knife. Here she explains how hot knives can save time and frustration for the do-it-yourself sewer.

Sep 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:26

Atticus Update 60: Desiree’s first time captaining a sailboat

As we have been refitting Atticus we have in our free time sailing O'Day 22s from the Key West Sailing Club to train Desiree on how to sail. After many days on the water this is Desiree's first time captaining and she kills it!

Sep 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:57

Atticus Update 58: Hiking Clouds rest – Yosemite N

After being bummed out by the massive crowds, the heat of the valley floor in Yosemite, and a failed attempt to get a site at Camp 4 we decided a long hike into the High Sierras for a high altitude vi

Sep 04, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:05

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