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Sensational Trade Wind Sailing! | Ep 335
After what felt like months of bashing against wind and waves in the Banda Sea, we finally turned south-west into the south-easterly trade winds. After 120 miles averaging 5kn, we would be racing across the Flores Sea towards Lombok. And guess what? Trade ...
Is BIOFUEL SAFE? (Filling with diesel in remote places) | Sailing Ep 334
Finding diesel is always a challenge. But when all you have on offer is biofuel, how safe is biodiesel in a sailboat engine? Then there's the problem of finding somewhere to leave the dinghy too... If you enjoyed this video, drop us a quick "Thanks a lot"...
Sailing into foul weather | Ep 333
All cruisers are obsessed with weather forecasts, and the main phenomena we watch in forensic detail are the "lows" you'll hear them banging on about in the weather news. The opposite of "highs" (which generally bring settled, clear weather) a low front ca...
Galley and Head Renovation | Preparing to Cast Off 2 | Sailing Ep 289
Every sailor will tell you that when you are preparing to cast off the lines, there is never enough time. So with mostly technical and marine systems to service before we leave, it was a pleasant contrast to watch our galley and head renovation come togeth...
Are We Tourists? Are YOU a Tourist? | Casting Off with Followtheboat 02
Casting Off is a no-frills podcast from the cockpit of our sailboat, SY Esper. We talk about what's happening in real-time, and we answer our favourite comments about the most recent followtheboat episodes. Or anything else that takes our fancy. So, what...
Best surf destination in the world! Sailboat anchored between 3 breaks in Mentawais – Sailing Ep 155
The Mentawais are reckoned to have some of the best surfing in the world. With the spectacular Indian Ocean bowling waves at the beaches for thousands of miles, there are hundreds of breaks to choose from. And there's plenty of action going on at the epic...
Are sailing channels destroying the planet? Sailing Q&A 34
We visit incredible locations around this beautiful planet but should we keep them secret? Why should we not tell you where they are? Would you feel miffed if we held back? Get ready, Jamie is in rant mode and he lets it all out in this week's Q&A! In...
How to sail across the equator + Our favourite island! Ep 151
When a sailor crosses the equator they must give an offering to King Neptune. But what do you give, and what should you wear? As true Brits we dressed up for the occasion and sent a message from THE QUEEN. In this episode we transform from pollywogs to sh...
Fish on! Pirate’s cave! Cooking on board! – Ep143
For the first time in a long while Liz catches a fish...then another one...then another one... Nobody was happier than Millie. Thanks to all our supporters on Patreon, you keep us going with your LOVE and encouragement, YOU ARE THE BEST! Peace and fair...
949 Days living alone on an island + Broken dodger! – Ep142
Is this 'lazy' life taking care of Mother Nature still idyllic? We're getting closer to our passage to Borneo via Sumatra, but then DISASTER strikes... We're often asked about how to get visas for all the countries we sail into, and on the whole it's fai...
Waking up with a BANG + Measuring for a code zero sail – Ep 141
A RUDE awakening... Is a CODE ZERO sail really ALL THAT?... WOW! 55 amps from our SOLAR PANELS!?! Please subscribe FOR FREE and tap the notification bell: https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe ... Thanks to all our supporters on Patreon and the Rum Fund ...
Kicked out of Penang + surrounded by fishing boats! Ep 139
WE WERE THROWN OUT! The BEST of times in Pangkor, the WORST of times in Penang! 🤤 Please SUBSCRIBE and tap the NOTIFICATION BELL! https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe We begin this episode in beautiful Pangkor Island, where all is good with the world...
60 AMPS FROM OUR NEW SOLAR PANELS! + SAILING AN OYSTER 435! Ep 138
The last solar panel is connected! Jamie hates our car! The best restaurant in Pangkor? We go sailing! Please SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL! https://ftbyoutube.page.link/subscribe Thanks, as always, to our fantastic Patrons and Rum Funders for g...
Installing solar panels + 40 kt rescue + Fish on! Ep 137
A jam-packed episode! We raced to get the solar panels installed, sped faster than ever before on the water, and sea cockroaches are definitely worth a try. 😂 Thanks to all our Patrons and Rum Funders for your continued support, it's great to have you ...