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Ep 37 The Cruising Life! Hanging Out in Bayona, Spain.
We begin settling in to the cruising lifestyle. Bayona is a charming town with lots to do, so we get to it, taking a walking tour and also visiting the castle. This posting is more about the town and less about sailing. We'll alternate episodes between get...
Ep 36 Crossing the Bay of Biscay – France to Spain
After making the run from Troon, Scotland to Camerey Sur Mer, France, we head out across the Bay of Biscay to A Curuna and then Bayona, Spain.
Ep 34 Sailboat Electronics Refit in a Foreign Land
Oyster 485 Talisman receives a much needed electronics upgrade in preparation for our passage across the Bay of Biscay to Spain.
Ep 33 We Finally Own a Boat! Oyster 485 Talisman
Back in Troon, Scotland, we finally close on our sailboat, Oyster 485 Talisman.
Ep 32 Sailboat Shopping: Oyster 485
A trip to Troon, Scotland to view the 1994 Oyster 485.
Ep 28 Sailboat Shopping in Antigua: Moody 46 Cutter
Wendy and I travel to Antigua, West Indies in the Eastern Caribbean to view a 1999 Moody 46. The Moody 46 is a respected bluewater offshore cruiser, and this one was very well maintained. Toward the end of the video I have a recap of the showing and our th...
Ep 27 Superyachts in Antigua
We head to Antigua, West Indies for a long weekend of boat shopping. But first we take a tour of the Antigua Yacht Club marina in English Harbour, Falmouth. Superyachts were everywhere, and we couldn't help lusting after them.
Ep 26 Full Moon Party-Trellis Bay Tortola, BVI
We partake in the Trellis Bay full moon party. Trellis Bay is right next to the airport at Beef Island, Tortola BVI. The party was out of control. Highly recommended!
Ep 25 Crazy Sailing-The “Christmas Trades” kick in with a vengence
As the trade-winds settle in in the Caribbean, extra strong versions called "Christmas Trades" herald the arrival of the traditional east to west subtropical weather patterns. We got hit hard during this phase, and while it was fun, it was also hard-core.
Ep 24 Sailing The Caribbean-Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay
Just a short video of our crossing from Jost Van Dyke to Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. It's a line-of-sight reach across, but the winds were howling!
Ep 23 Home Again-Sailing the Caribbean
We head to St. Thomas, USVI, get a bit tipsy on the beach the night we arrive, head over to Tortola, BVI the next day, and pick up our Jeanneau 469 (bareboat) for 10 days of epic sailing in the Caribbean.
Ep 22 Sailboat Shopping: 1994 Swan 46 MKII
Our trip to San Francisco included a stop to look at a 1994 Nautor Swan 46. The Swan 46 MKII (1989-1997) and 48 (1995-2002) were both German Frers designs, and featured dual aft cockpits separated by a traveler. Two separate companionways made them a uniqu...
Ep 21 Sailboat Shopping: Grand Soleil GS50 San Francisco
We travel to San Francisco to look at a 1997 Grand Soleil GS 50. This is a slightly older version of the one we saw in Puerto Rico, and is a Doug Peterson design. The DP version carries the flavor of a German Frers Swan, with two separate cockpits separate...
Ep 20 Sailboat Shopping-Grand Soleil GS 50
We head to Fajardo, Puerto Rico to look at a 2004 Grand Soleil GS 50 sailboat. The 2001-2007 GS 50s are Judel/Vrolijk designed, and have naturally beautiful lines. Slight changes were made starting in 2008, and the boats were produced until 2013. A new Bot...