Sailing safety YouTube Videos
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Boat life: Sometimes we sail, sometimes we motor.
Cruising fulltime on a sailboat can be interesting. You find yourself anchored in paradise, but the wind forces you to move. Raising anchor, sailing out of anchorages just to have the wind die. Drifting and motoring for a while, then the wind starts pick...
Enjoying the Beach: Boat Life
Boat life is the perfect way to enjoy the beach. We anchor in a secluded spot, paddle board on the crystal clear water, do a little beach combing and relax on the sand. Jesica finds some time and energy to exercise on the beach. So what are you waiting fo...
Sailing upwind and heaving to: Boat life
We enjoy a long sporty sail upwind. The seas were rough and the winds were only 10-15 knots. It made for a very long day tacking into the wind. Half way to our anchorage we were hot by a bigger wave and almost lost our paddle boards. We quickly hove to ...
Boat Life: Anchoring in strong currents and opposing winds!
The anchorage in La Paz Mexico is notorious for strong currents and apposing winds, commonly known as the LaPaz Waltz. Many boats drag during strong winds and tidal shifts here. Anchoring in strong tidal currents can be a challenge, but it's essential fo...
Sailing to a Private Anchorage, But the Anchor Windlass Fails!
In this video, we sail to a private anchorage, we catch a fish for dinner along the way, enjoy a sunset dinner, and break our anchor windlass. We start by raising anchor, cleaning off all the eel grass, and set out on a 20 nautical mile sail to a private ...
Sailing Off Our Anchor, Exploring, and Enjoying Boat Life
In this video, we sail off our anchor, explore new places. and enjoy the boat life. We start by anchoring in a beautiful anchorage. Then, we take our paddleboards to explore the island. We find some amazing things, get swarmed by bees, and enjoy our day. ...
How to clean up lines on a boat #sailinglesson #mostimportant
Discover the importance of maintaining clean, neat, and organized lines while sailing in this informative YT short. We demonstrate the practical and easy-to-master figure-eight method for wrapping lines around the winch, ensuring they don't get tangled and...
Sailing: The Best Way to Experience the Freedom of the Open Sea. Sailing Hiraya Ep.57
Sailing around the world on our 1978 Tartan 34C sailboat. Join us on our sailing adventures around the world! We will share tips and tricks for sailing, as well as videos of our travels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sailor, you'll find something...
Simple Solutions are the Best Solutions. What else would you like to know?
Discover a simple yet essential piece of equipment for life at sea in this quick YT short: the lee cloth. Learn how this unassuming piece of fabric can prevent you from falling out of your berth while underway, ensuring your safety and comfort on a sailboa...
Half Way to Annapolis Boat Show – Getting a Sailboat Back in the Water.
With Wahine safely moored in Japan, I am on my way to Annapolis but made a stop in Vancouver to repay a debt to my brother and to visit family and two Pacific Solo Sponsors, Julian Carlson of VERSA and Andrew Westlund of the Westlund Group / Sky Helicopter...
How a Classic Car Mechanic Helped a Solo Sailor
Genius Mechanic Tony, met me on an island to oversee some routine maintenance and help discover the reason I sometimes had trouble starting the engine. We also checked the impeller plate and cleaned the air filter. We also checked the gas filter, oil fil...
This Person Found a Wind Shadow at the Eye of the Storm! #solosailor #typhoon14
With the approach of Typhoon 14, Wahine and I sought shelter in Onomichi, a famous cycling town where we hoped to find a micro-climate where we would be protected from the severity of the storm despite the eye wall passing near. It was remarkable what a ...
Time to Step it up!
In this episode, I move Wahine to a nearby marina where I will leave her for a few weeks as forward progress is difficult given the extended restrictions. I then dash off to Tokyo to celebrate with a few supporters the one year anniversary leaving Tokyo...
Will my boat still leak? #solosailor #sailboat
This short video features the dripless seal installation by Yuki san, a real pro, followed by the water test. If you are interesting in knowing how I am paying for this, when I am not a man of means, check out some new videos at https://www.nevertoola...