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How I learned to install solar? Final Countdown
Solar Array installation was a big feature in the last few days. Thanks to Merlin Solar for making this happen. Still lots to do and a tad bit of self doubt occasionally creeps in. Just a couple more days. Thanks to all those making this voyage possi...
Getting ready to go offshore.
It's the beginning of 2021, I was working hard to prep my boat for departure from the marina in February for a test sail south to Okinawa. In answering the question I had 12 things to check Thanks to all those making this voyage possible: Keel Club Foun...
MY IRIDIUM SATELLITE PHONE UNBOXING: I’m so excited!
The countdown continues to my departure from Tokyo to Okinawa. It will be a two-month practice run. Many challenges to face to get there but i keep pressing forward with the help of patrons and supporters. In this episode, i reveal a special device th...
Six Weeks to go: A Big Lesson about Marine Electrics ( sailing marine electrical )
With just six weeks to go before Wahine and I depart our slip for the last time, we are working hard at getting ready to go. There is a whole lot going on including a complete audit of the electrical system. I am learning every day and this week was a less...
I survived the Polar Bear Swim. 2021! Bring it on! ( sailing, Year of the Cow, Never Too Late)
I said goodbye to 2020 with a wintry dip in the ocean, sang happy birthday to my mom, pondered the importance of setting goals and Mt Fuji drive by! January is a month of jobs for wahine and me. Electrics, new sails, new furler, solar, dodger and bimini p...
Sayonara 2020! Looking back at this year’s sailing adventures.
As 2020 comes to a close, I am strongly focused on the challenges ahead in 2021. There is much to prepare before I depart in June. But I feel it's important to take a look back and see how far I've come, the ups, the downs, mistakes (er...learning opportu...
Happy Holidays from the Island of Dreams ( sailing, Christmas, never too late )
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season. December always prompts reflection and probably this year more than ever we been provoked to ponder issues that are larger than ourselves. Let`s continue to dream and hope and put those aspirations into action in ways ...
Sails, Solar, Safety, and Sponsors before I leave the Marina! (solo sailing )
Lots to do and to think about as the new year fast approaches. In February, I will leave my mooring at Yumenoshima Marina and set off to Okinawa. Between February and my departure for the solo crossing of the Pacific in June, I will not have permanent harb...
Lifeline Installation and Sunday Sailing
One of my lifelines snapped a month ago when someone was stepping off the boat so I thought it best to replace them last Sunday Morning. When I finished, I invited three friends to join me for an afternoon sail with Skylie ll, Wahine, and me. The wind wa...
Am I fit enough for a solo crossing of the Pacific? ( solo sailing )
Last episode, I discussed what I'm asking from my boat, SV Wahine, and if she's safe enough to get me across the Pacific on my solo crossing. It's only fair she ask the same of me. I'm readying myself both physically and mentally, and there is much to do...
MY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Sailing Tip: Learn To Sail Solo With A Hydrovane
It is a remarkable morning in Tokyo Bay and has the potential of being a milestone day. So I spent it solo sailing. Just Wahine, Skylie ll and me. The lightest of winds at the start but they did pick up some later. Skylie ll ( aka the Hydrovane) manages...
12 things to check before going offshore
Is my Gib'Sea 402 safe for an ocean crossing? A major -- and perhaps obvious -- part of my preparations to set sail across the Pacific alone on SV Wahine is ensuring that she's safe for offshore sailing and can handle the long journey in the open waters o...
Rescue At Sea – How We Saved Two Men From Drowning At Sea
You might think it’s unlikely that you’ll be sailing along and happen upon a person or a couple of people drowning but it happened to us a few months ago. We experienced a real-life rescue at sea! Watch the video to hear how we saved two local men from...
Ep 14: The Downside of Excessive Heeling
Welcome to Episode 14 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I discuss the disadvantages of excessive heeling under sail and how this can significantly hamper sailing performance and affect crew morale. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LE...
Top 10 The Reality Of Boat Life
What is the reality of boat life? Is it mainly about sailing the blue seas or is there way more to it? Here I’ve listed the top ten areas that make up the reality of boat life. Make sure you understand each area so that your expectations are realistic. R...
Our Offshore Sailing Safety Gear – WHAT IS NECESSARY?
In today's video we talk about the offshore sailing safety gear we carry. We touch on the things we think are most important and things that are on our wish list. It is important to be prepared for worse case scenarios! Crew Watcher Review Video: https:...
IS SAILING SCARY? IS SAILING DANGEROUS?? Check this out: Ocean Cruising Made SAFE & SIMPLE! (Ep 82)
You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: https://www.bluewatercruisingplan.com/ Is sailing scary? Is it dangerous? After watching this video, you'll learn that sailing--even crossing thousands of miles of blue water--is actua...
Ryan is gone, and things don’t go well. #30
Ryan’s podcast with Andy Schell about risk management in aviation applied to sailing: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1339636919/how-i-think-about-sailing/s2-6-risk-management-with-ryan-ellison https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-i-think-about-sailing...
Ep032 Watch out for the Exotherm!!!!!
Taking a weekend away on our Trailer Sailor we learn a few lessons in safety and I play tetris with the internal modules of the Hull to finish up the laminating in the Hull of our 12mtr Cat. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: ht...
Sailing Mexico Episode 2 Ensenada – Bahia Asuncion
In Episonde 2 we sail from Ensenada to Bahia Tortugas and then sail to Bahia Asuncion on Mexico's Baja coast. We get to know our new buddy boaters, Pat and Alaina of S/V Swift Ranger. Little did we know that they were rock stars from the band, Tennis (...
Ep018 When Projects collide – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40 Foot Catamaran
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This epi...![Q&A: TRACKING & SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS [Adventure Adrift Extra]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/8QEqhV4AP_4/mqdefault.webp)
Q&A: TRACKING & SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS [Adventure Adrift Extra]
We sit down and answer a questions from our supporters on Patreon. You ask, we answer! Question: Do you have a Spot, or some other device, that allows your relatives to track you? We don't have a Spot, but we do have an Iridium GO! This provides track...
Overboard! PART 2 – (Two Afloat Sailing)
More ways to prevent and/or deal with a crew overboard emergency... Overboard! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/bamiejcNpIg [MORE LINKS BELOW....] Ashtanga Yoga Long Island http://ashtangayogalongisland.com SOCIAL AND WEB Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TwoA...
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