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Make the SAILBOAT GREAT again
Another week in the marina and its time to get the boat ready to move onto. Getting systems like the grey water sump pump and the air conditioning working is imperative before moving onboard Merewether. While replacing the old fuel also needs doing before ...
When all the sailing channels are quitting… WE’RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
With only matter of a week or two before we get our newly re-built engine in the jobs continue with new davits being finished, anchor roller being properly fasten down and our babies trying different foods for the first time. Words can't begin to explain h...
Heart-Racing Discovery At The Island We CAN’T Forget! Unforgettable Sailor Barry & Hailly Adventure
In this episode we embark on a beautiful sail to and from the serene Smuggler’s Cove across the Malaspina Strait, navigating through the scenic Little Bull Pass towards one of our favorite spots—Jedediah Island. Along the way, we take in stunning view...
Why we CAN’T LIVE on our SAILBOAT
Ahh yes the endless jobs continue and this week we are finally getting around to sticking on the name of Merewether. Working through the jobs list does get harder and harder with the babies really slowing us down. But finding determination and. perseveranc...
“It came, it finally came!”
Happy to say that our 53 foot sailing vessel did not sink on her first night in the water after 12 months on land haha. The leak that first started as we hit the water seems to have stopped for now and with any luck it will not come back. The boats jobs ar...
Discovering a possible MAJOR ISSUE on SPLASH DAY
Yes!! It's finally here. After 12 long months on the hard we are getting launched today!! The feelings and emotions are really running high as we take a huge step to rejoining our cruising life! Things don't go to plan unfortunately with the weather for th...
DRIVING ACROSS AMERICA FOR $1 A DAY! | Vlog 258
In this weeks Travel blog we trade in boat life for RV life to Cruise America! We rent this cheap $1/day RV Rental from Indie Campers to drive across America turning us into RV Youtubers for a short while! Watch as 2 sailors exchange our boat life sailing ...
COMPLETING the last JOBS before SPLASH DAY!
This week we finalise everything that needs to be done before she goes in the water. The bow thruster is acting up so Kieran has to manually put in a pully system to get it in the up position. The dirty sump in the engine room gets a good scrub and the anc...
Can’t BELIEVE our SAILBOAT is whole again
Yes, finally after delay after delay the long awaited selden mast has been put up and boy does she look good! With stress levels high, the rigger, Kieran and several workers go about getting the mast in her final position to start carrying sails to go arou...
Measuring up our Selden mast in paradise
This week we put our mast on, well kind of. We are hoisting the mast onto the boat to measure the stays for a short time before laying it back down again. This process is key to making sure all the stays are swagged at the perfect length. We also have a li...
ENDLESS jobs on our WRECKED AMEL Super Maramu!
Get ready for an epic update as we tackle endless jobs on our Amel Super Maramu! From preparing the base plate for the mast, painting, grinding, and finally installing it - join us on this thrilling journey.
After 12 months, three countries and two babies we have a MAST!
Watch the exhilarating story of Sailing Merewether's mast installation journey as they battle through various challenges on the path to restoring their yacht back to its original state. With unwavering persistence, they overcome every obstacle, ultimately ...
6 months away from our SALVAGE SAILBOAT- WHAT has been done?!
Back into the groove and we're showing off what has and mostly hasn't been done while we've been away. We had quite a few jobs for contractors to do and its a let down going through the boat and finding things unfinished and needing work. But with every pr...
Taking our NEW CREW for their very FIRST SAIL!
After 6 months in Sweden giving birth to twin babies Ocean Anthony and Blue Louise Wise, Sailing Merewether finally gets back to sea with their new crew. Kieran and Morgen share their experiences sailing with babies for the first time on a sailboat and pre...