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No Wind No Motor, Drifting at Sea – Ep 55, Sailing Nandji
We sail 130nm from Tanna island to Efate island with no engine and have some exciting Marlin fishing on the way. Arriving safely, we set off island style on a drive around the island... https://www.sailingnandji.com CLICK THE BELL to know when NEW Nandji ...
Swimming with Stingrays Adventures of an old Seadog, epi63
This time Im in the Tobago Cays with the Pirates of the Caribbean, well not with them but where they filmed! I do some major chillin meet some rasta park rangers and do some brilliant free diving with some cool Stingrays. Thanks to all for watching. Thanks...
Ep 18 Solo Sailing: How I Dock My 40′ Sailboat 4 Examples and a Blooper
Four examples (and a blooper) under various conditions of how I dock my 40' Bavaria sailboat while solo. These occur in relatively light winds, but I use the same techniques (frequently) in 15-20 kts at my home port of La Rochelle, France (Les Minimes)....
Ep 17 Sailing Solo from The Azores: My Furler Jams at end of 900 NM passage
My final arrival in Muros Spain is marred by a jammed furler (which I manage to unjam without too much drama). I then ask the eternal (unanswered) question that sailors have been asking for thousands of years.........
Ep 16 Sailing solo from Azores: Blue Water vs Coastal Sailing — the Journey vs the Destination
Passing the halfway point on a 900 nm passage back to the Continent. At night in rain I cross a large fishing boat only 3 miles away, but never see it. I discuss deep broad reaching with only the genoa -- pure joy. I am torn about fishing at sea while...
Ep 15 Sail Solo from Azores: I Failed to Secure My Shackles
I continue my 900 nm solo sail from the Azores to Spain. I am astonished to see a dangerous 'fisherman's pot' 200 NM from land. I also admit 'operator error' for not having secured the pins in my shackles. Three came undone during this trip -- fortun...
Ep 14 Solo Sail from Azores: Why there are no solar panels or wind generator on my boat
Beginning my solo sail of 900 nm back from the Azores. I describe the fuel cell that is installed on my boat. In the category 'continuous learning', I admit I did not know you could tension the leech line at each reef point (and not just at the clew).
Ep 11 Single-handed to Azores: A Warm Front Arrives — There may be trouble ahead……
I am nearing the end of an 1100 nm passage ---- when with 100 nm to go, a warm front arrives. I wonder how interesting my arrival will be. Episode 12 (the next one) shows my arrival in a gale with a bit of drama......
Ep 10 Single-handed sailing to Azores: Embarrassing Lesson re sail, engine or both?
The wind continues to back on me until nearly head-on at 20+ kts with high seas. I search for a solution to make headway (with some embarrassing results). Sail, engine, or both? I learn a novel way to furl the genoa if the furler breaks.
Ep 9 Single-handed sailing to Azores: Blue Water Ops and Risk Management
I reach the 'no turning back' point, and reflect on my efforts to manage risk. It's a marathon, not a sprint. I can go faster, but elect not to.
Ep 6 Sailing to Azores Single-handed: Fog — Do I need radar, or is AIS enough?
Sailing solo to Azores. A fog bank settles in while still crossing cargo ships. Do I need a radar or is AIS enough?
Meeting the world record solo sailor, Jon Sanders! & fixing the forestay – Sailing Nandji, Ep 45
For more "Exclusive" Sailing Nandji videos, posts and photos, join the 'Sailing Nandji Froth Family' and gain access to the Treasure Chest! Click here... http://www.patreon.com/Nandji In this episode of Sailing Nandji, we had to return to Noumea for yet m...
5 Reasons why you CAN be a solo sailor! Sailing Q&A 15
Do you dream about sailing around the world? This is the all about how to solo sailing. Does the idea of sailing solo fill you with fear? Or is it something you embrace? Do you want a life challenge? Going sailing solo is full of challenges but it's full ...
Episode 5 Sailing to Azores Solo: Collision at Sea Warning
'Isabelle' sails from Spain for Azores (solo sail) and uses AIS to avoid collision with cargo ships. Practical example of constant bearing, decreasing range using Vesper Marine WatchMate.