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Building a wooden sailboat in a very remote village! 😲 (Episode 299)
In this episode we join Robert on his mission to build his first ever wooden sailboat canoe, in the remote atoll in the hermit islands. We also get onto some fiberglass work as we repair the transom of his skiff which is his main mode of transport between the islands. It was a week that we will neve...
Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing
I'm preparing to leave port and follow Japan's cherry blossom front—a journey that goes beyond sailing. At 70, I'm reflecting on a path similar to my bicycle journey 25 years ago when I cycled the length of Japan during Cherry Blossom Season, the result of a dissertation I wrote for m...
Getting high with the locals in Papua New Guinea 😵 (Episode 297)
In this episode we try betelnut, which is a legal stimulant which is causing major issues amongst locals in Papua New Guinea. It has the highest rate of mouth cancer in the world, but is so addictive that people chew it all day long, and ent up losing their teeth, or worse. We have a local guide us ...
MY WORST NIGHTMARE: Lightning storm over the boat 🥴 (episode 296)
As we sail closer and closer to the equator, the electrical storms get worse and worse. We have sailed all the way to Papua New Guinea, when a lightning storm passes directly over the boat. We have already been struck by lightning twice, so a third in this remote location is my worst nightmare. SV ...
A Ritual for Safe Sailing: Japan-Style #travel #japan #shinto
Start the year with me as I witness a beautiful and meaningful Shinto New Year ritual at the marina. A Shinto priest performs a blessing to drive out evil spirits and bad luck, and ensure safe journeys for all who sail in and out of the port. Carl, one of the marina staff who acts as an informal Eng...
WE GET AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE IN BED!! 🙀 (Episode 291)
In this episode we sail to Ratua private resort in Vanuatu, where because of the bankruptcy of the airlines, not a single person is able to visit the island. Therefore, we get the entire resort to ourselves, and have a few days of incredible adventures at this epic spot, including swimming with hors...
I CANT BELIEVE THEY JUMP OFF THIS 100ft TOWER!! 🤯 (Episode 290)
Link to the party in LA is here: Link to join patreon is below! In this weeks episode we sail to Pentecost island in Vanuatu, where they do the famous land diving ceremony, called the Nagol. The towers are 30m (100ft) tall and the Vanuatu people leap off with 2 vines wrapped around their ankles...
New OUTBOARD MOTOR Setup, TEST & Review | Simple Boat Life – Ep. 264
We BUY a NEW Outboard motor for our dingy. It's been 6 years since we bought a new outboard and we are really nervous about our decision. IT´s been almost a year trying to decide what to buy and the day has finally arrived. Join us as we take you through the process of unboxing, setup, test and...
LAGOON 450 RUNS AGROUND AFTER LOSING ANCHOR!! – (Episode 289)
In this episode we sail to the Maskulyne islands in Vanuatu to meet up with another lagoon 450. But they ended up dragging anchor, and when they went to let out more chain, they found that it was not fastened to the boat, and they lost not only the anchor but their entire length of chain. To make ma...
Teak Restoration on a SAILBOAT Part 2 | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 263
We get right back into the teak work on our Beneteau sailboat. Last week we did the long hours of sanding all the teak toe rails till they were nice and smooth. Then we went through the process of using wood filler to fill in all the gaps in the teak. This week we are straight back at it with sandi...
LOCALS ATTEMPT TO DRAG A 50m SUPERYACHT OFF A REEF 👀 – (Episode 288)
In this episode we sail to Havannah harbor in Vanuatu to meet the man who claims to be the rightful owner of the 164ft superyacht called the Blue Gold, which ended up on a reef during cyclone Pam. After 3 failed attempts, the locals prepare to drag her off the reef, but will they be successful?? SV...
RESTORING TEAK on a SAILBOAT | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 262
There are many parts of a sailboat that require ongoing maintenance, but few are generally as laborious as working on teak. Whether it's decks, toe rails, seats or interior wood. Teak requires constant maintenance. The debate around Stain vs Varnish continues and both have good qualities. Check...
Hiking up an ACTIVE LAVA SPITTING VOLCANO in Vanuatu! 🤯 (Episode 287)
In this episode we hike up Mount Yasur in Vanuatu, which is an active volcano which is constantly spitting hot lava up into the air. We spent some minutes up at the crater before deciding that being there was a bad idea. The volcano felt like it could erupt at any moment. I am not sure how much long...
Simple LIVING on a SAILBOAT | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 261
Living aboard a sailboat can get complicated very fast. We have spent enough time sailing the world to witness it first hand to us and other sailors. So sometimes it makes sense to just simplify your day to day life on a sailboat so that stress doesn't get the better of you. It often those sma...
SEARCHED by CUSTOMS for 2 HOURS in Vanuatu! 😲 (Episode 286)
Check out my new business at www.salt-shark.com ! In this episode we make it to Vanuatu after a 1000 miles sail from Tonga. But on arrival, the Vanuatu locals ring the Fijian officials, who say that what we have done looks very suspicious. We then proceeded to get a 2 hour search by customs, who w...
No BullS#!T……Just THANK YOU! | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 260
Thank You!...and the boat works continue. We have been very fortunate to have the lifestyle we've had for the last 6 years and the people that make that possible...Thank You! The journey, the exploration and everything in-between is because of you! We also tackle some all important boat proj...
What it’s REALLY like to sail 1000 miles offshore!! 👀 (Episode 285)
In this episode we sail from Tonga to Vanuatu, with no chance of stopping in Fiji because of the dogs. So we show you what the reality of doing a passage like this is, including the highs and the lows. SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged Lagoon 450 catamaran, which Colin rebuilt with friends and has s...
REUNITED WITH MY DOGS AFTER 8 MONTHS!! 🥲 (Episode 284)
After having to leave the dogs behind in Tonga as we sailed to New Zealand to spend time with my family, we are finally back and have a very emotional meeting with our 2 dogs!! SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged Lagoon 450 catamaran, which Colin rebuilt with friends and has started sailing around the...
Not Doing this will COST You THOUSANDS of $$$$$$ | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 259
Most things you do on your boat will have only minor impacts to your sailboat performance and your wallet. But sometimes there are certain things, that if ignored, could end up costing you thousands of dollars in repairs and render your sailboat useless. Ellebogen Engine Mounts Hope you enjoy the...
Why you DO NOT mess with the law in Fiji…👀 (Episode 283)
This week we set sail on a 450 mile up wind journey from Fiji to Tonga, purely to collect our 2 dogs. But Fiji take their border security VERY seriously! SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged Lagoon 450 catamaran, which Colin rebuilt with friends and has started sailing around the world. We found bulkhe...
We Visit the ABANDONED BENETEAU Sailboat Factory & REPLACE our WATER TANK | Sailing Zephyr – Ep.258
It's rare if not unheard of for someone to ever have the chance to visit the factory where their sailboat was made. It's even more rare if that factory has been abandoned. Well, we get that chance and it's an emotional experience. We also finally replace our water tank that has been ...
BLACK EYE!! 👀 The girls get a little wild in Fiji! 😬 – (Episode 282)
We continue to sail around Fiji, but the ladies get a little carried away at our patreon meet up where we all go to to a floating bar then get picked up by a superyacht for a wild booze cruise! SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged Lagoon 450 catamaran, which Colin rebuilt with friends and has started s...
How LONG does it Take to ABANDON SHIP? | Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 257
Abandon Ship, we are sinking, the boat is going down! All words that bring complete fear, loss, sadness and the reality that Mother Nature needs to be respected. We sail the world with the full understanding that we are susceptible to the risk of losing the boat for any number of reasons. We strive...