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We Finally Fixed the Worst-Looking Part of Our Boat Ep. 277
After months of projects, upgrades, and hard work, Zephyr 2.0 is finally starting to become the boat we’ve always dreamed of. This episode takes us to the Bahamas where James tackles one of the biggest transformation projects yet. Out goes the tired old lazy bag and in comes a beautiful new custom ...
We Somehow Made It To The Bahamas…Then The Boat Work Started – Ep.276
In our last episode we splashed the boat and moved her to a new marina… and now somehow we’re already in the Bahamas?! Things moved fast after that. My dad flew out to help James bring our new catamaran all the way from a freezing North Carolina down to the Bahamas. Unfortunately the cameras didn’t...
Our New Boat Finally Hits The Water – Ep. 275
After weeks of preparation, stress, and problem-solving, our new Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 finally goes back in the water for the very first time. In this episode, James prepares the boat for launch day, checks the systems once she splashes, and attempts the first proper move to a new marina… even...
The Reality of Getting This Boat Ready – Ep. 274
After 13 months away from sailing, stepping back into boat life has been a lot more intense than expected. In the last episode, we shared our return to YouTube after selling our Beneteau Oceanis 43 and buying an older boat in hopes of building a more sustainable future on the water. But the realit...
We Disappeared For 13 Months…Then This Happened – Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 273
After 13 months away from Youtube and life at sea, we are finally back.....and heaps has changed. We didn't plan to be gone this long, yet stepping away from sailing has turned into a much bigger pause than expected. Over the past year we sold out Beneteau Oceanis 43, stepped back from life...
Finding Strength when EVERYTHING is FALLING APART… Ep 427
Life is NOT EASY, how many more challenges can we have? www.sailingnandji.com We had dreamt for years about sailing to Africa, so when we finally arrived, we were determined to make the most of the opportunity and explore the African continent properly. We bought ourselves a Land Rover Defender and...
The CAPE of STORM’S!! Rounding the MOST SOUTHERN TIP of AFRICA… Ep 414
Departing through the Knysna heads and then sailing around the MOST SOUTHERN TIP OF AFRICA! Farewell Indian Ocean and hello to the Atlantic… www.sailingnandji.com After more than eight years of sailing around the world, this was a first. We sailed into a town… and stayed anchored for months on end....
Small Catamaran or Big Monohull…BUYING a USED Boat and We Have NO Clue What We WANT – Ep. 272
We are looking to buy another boat and we have no clue what to buy! Buying a boat whether it´s new or used can be an overwhelming process. And even after 6 years of sailing around the world on our 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43...we still have no idea what we want. Go for a big monohull or a small catam...
RHINO ROAD BLOCK! Epic SAFARI Adventures: Exploring Africa’s Top Wildlife | South Africa… Ep 397
Wild, Raw, Rugged and SCARY. Up close and personal with a Rhino... South Africa you are special. Let's go on SAFARI! www.sailingnandji.com We have been in South Africa for a week and already going on safari! Together with another sailing family, we hire a car and self drive safari through the ...
We Know We’re Sailing Fast When Our Dog’s Ears Are Flapping Like Crazy – Ep. 271
In today’s episode, we’re taking the boat out for an epic sail from our slip in the Bahamas (lucky us, right?) to Guana Cay! We’re excited to check out what all the fuss is about at Grabbers and Nippers on a Sunday Funday. It’s a day full of sailing, cruising with friends, and even docking the boat!...
Let’s Get This Boat on a Lean: Epic Sailing Through the Bahamas! – Ep. 270
We’ve finally arrived in the Bahamas, and it’s as incredible as we remembered! The blue water is calling, and we couldn’t be more excited to explore. We find some secluded anchorages and untouched beaches, enjoying perfect sailing conditions with plenty of wind and smooth seas—just what we need to g...
The WILDEST night in 8 years of Sailing around the World!! Ep 395
Sailing into a storm. No where to run, no where to hide... Just cop it!! www.sailingnandji.com After a week of hiding out from bad weather, the frontal low had passed through and the sun had begin to shine once again. The forecast although short, looks good enough to sail to Richards Bay, South Af...
Wing-on-Wing Sailing and a Bridge Fail on Our Way to Florida – Ep. 269
Join us as we leave the boatyard behind in North Carolina and make our way down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to Charleston, SC. After dealing with a frustrating bridge delay, we finally head out into the Atlantic Ocean, aiming for Fernandina Beach, Florida. Along the way, we enjoy perfect wing-on...
FORCED TO STOP IN A DANGEROUS PLACE … Ep 394
On our passage from Madagascar to South Africa, things changed... We dodged a bullet!! www.sailingnandji.com We departed Madagascar with the hopes of sailing all the way to South Africa, instead whilst at sea a BIG southerly front was making its way towards us. We decided we needed to hide away fro...
Emergency Haul Out: Fixing Our Boat’s Shaft Seal & Coupling to Stop Us Sinking – Ep. 268
In this week´s video, we are at the Zimmermans Boatyard in NC for an emergency haul-out! Our mission? To replace Zephyr´s coupling and shaft seal as quickly as possible to stop our saltwater leak that held us back on our journey south. We are joined by the lead marine mechanic who walks us through t...
We SURVIVED The Notorious Mozambique Channel! Sailing to Africa… Ep 393
Madagascar is amazing in so many ways but we have never experienced anything more serene, picturesque and magical as the Avenue of Baobabs www.sailingnandji.com Sailing around Madagascar has been a unique experience. It is full of the unknown and a place that every day surprises you, challenges you...
Engine Flooding Disaster on Zephyr: The Worst Problem We’ve Faced Yet! – Ep. 267
This episode is jam-packed! Not only do we leave beautiful New Bern, where we spent the hurricane season, but we also run into the worst problem we’ve ever had on Zephyr. As you can probably guess from the thumbnail, we take on saltwater in the engine compartment. We spend a couple of days bailing w...
HOW DO PEOPLE SURVIVE OUT HERE? | Sailing Remote Madagascar… Ep 392
The Barren islands are a series of tiny sandy quay islands that lay in the Mozambique channel, 50 miles from mainland... www.sailingnandji.com How do people survive out here? It was a question we continually asked ourselves as we explored this remote archipelago. Our sailboat is fully equipped to l...
PIRATE’S of MADAGASCAR! | Sailing Madagascar… Ep 391
Is Madagascar a safe place to sail? There has never been a SCARIER feeling than seeing a REAL Pirate ship on the horizon... www.sailingnandji.com Madagascar is one of the last countries that use sailing boats for commercial use. As the roads are so bad through out the country, the main way that the...
CATCHING MONSTER FISH FROM A SAILBOAT | Sailing Nandji… Ep 390
THIS IS INSANE!! The BEST fishing of our lives. We catch & release some monsters!! www.sailingnandji.com Sailing south down the west coast of Madagascar had our fishing lines running hot! These waters are the fishiest waters we have ever sailed as we are constantly reeling in prize fish. Spanis...
MOZAMBIQUE TO SOUTH AFRICA – Fast sailing & Fierce winds
MOZAMBIQUE TO SOUTH AFRICA - Fast sailing & Fierce winds Join us The Cruising kiwis as we tackle the final stretch of the Mozambique Channel, sailing from Ling Linga, Mozambique to Richards Bay, South Africa! But we are not alone - our buddy boats, Sailing Nandji and Sailing Excelsior, are with...
ALL ALONE in a SECLUDED PARADISE! | Remote MADAGASCAR!! Ep 389
Cruising the islands of Madagascar ewe have continually asked ourselves, where are all the cruisers?www.sailingnandji.com Sometimes the hardest part of any journey is leaving familiar ground as you continually ask yourself if you have everything ready… therefore with the sun setting, we set off fro...
WE WAITED 6 WEEKS FOR THIS!! and it’s still BROKEN!!! | Sailing MADAGASCAR… Ep 388
Cruising really is BOAT WORK IN EXOTIC PLACES... www.sailingnandji.com For the last month we have been enjoying our time exploring around the North west of Madagascar, with fun sailing, stunning anchorages, clear warm water with an abundance of sea life, and no other sailboats around, what’s not to...