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SPORTY SAIL to Newfoundland with MASSIVE ENDING – Ep 244
Join us on this epic offshore sailing journey as we leave the calm beauty of Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton Island, and sail straight across the powerful Cabot Strait to St. John’s, Newfoundland! In this episode, we sail in big offshore waves, witness humpback whales breaching and approach the b...
Sailing Nova Scotia’s Wild Coast & Through the Middle of an Island – Ep 243
Join us as we sail the stunning coast of Nova Scotia, exploring remote anchorages, charming small towns, and the hidden beauty of Bras d’Or Lake in Cape Breton Island. A true cruising boat life adventure! NEW VIDEOS EVERY SUNDAY! Please subscribe and share our videos - every bit of support is much...
That time we grounded Polar Seal (and the consequences of that incident)
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Sailing Non-stop from Nova Scotia to Rhode Island (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 38)
In this episode, we say Goodbye to Canada and our magical summer adventure. It’s time to make some miles and when you choose to travel as far and as often as we do, the consequence is that we must keep moving. It’s already past mid September and as sailors we are bound to the cycle of the seasons. G...
Sailing to the End of the World (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 37)
In this episode, we say goodbye to Lake Bras d’Or and our summer season. We head out for open ocean and make the 250 mile brisk sail to the South Western tip of Nova Scotia to wait for winds to change in our favor before continuing on. It’s a chilly, sporty ride and ends with our arrival into a pla...
Preparing for and Weathering our first Hurricane Onboard (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 36)
In this episode we prepare for Hurricane Dorian. We spend the days leading up to the storm planning - First by scoping out protected anchorages, and then by considering how best to manage potential storm scenarios. Besides just storm strength alone, there are several variables at play with the trick...
Birds of a Feather (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 35)
They say Birds of a Feather Flock Together and that's exactly what transpires in this episode! We are lucky to cross paths with Dan and Kika of @Sailing Uma and like it often happens in the cruising lifestyle we become friends quickly and get right to the business of having fun. Together we enj...
Summertime and the Livin’s Easy; Spinnaker Sailing on Lake Bra’s Dor (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 34)
It's time to explore a new part of Nova Scotia's Lake Bras Dor, and as we're starting to realize, there seems to be no end to great sailing days on this beautiful lake! First, we set out with a gorgeous downwind sail, and take the opportunity to explain a bit behind the process of set...
Happy Holidays from Calico Skies Sailing!
Real time update coming at ya!! We're getting Calico Skies decorated for Christmas and because we're underway it's gotta be done sailboat style (aka can survive heeling). Check out our creative way of putting up 'our tree' and find out what we've been getting into latel...
Lake Livin’: Sailing Lake Bras d’Or (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 33)
In this episode, we get busy living our best life on Lake Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia. We pass the time paddling, hiking, making bon fires, and occasionally moving Calico Skies to a new cove for a change in scene. We’re beginning to understand the allure of lake sailing and enjoy experiencing its va...
Sailing Nova Scotia: A Cruiser’s Playground (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 32)
This episode sets the theme for our first Canadian Cruising Experience: A little thing we like to call Adult Summer Camp! First, we set sail and head into Lake Bras’dor by navigating the famous St. Peter's Lock. Once anchored, we do some provisioning in the nearby town. And then its finally tim...