Sailing vancouver YouTube Videos
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Denied Entry (League 58)
As we start our cruising lives and start heading south we are met with new pandemic restrictions and get stopped at the boarder. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real time updates @sailingoctopodes Consider joining our crew on Patreon, get specia...
Getting Ready To Cruise! (League 57)
We take our first Patron for a sunset cruise, clear out Palle's back up apartment, and get everything ready to leave Canada to start cruising! We have a whole list of chores to get ready to go!
Rescue in Paradise (League 55)
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Using an Old Logging Site as an Anchorage! (League 54)
We check out an old logging site. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real time updates @sailingoctopodes Consider joining our crew on Patreon, get special perks while supporting the adventure. https://www.patreon.com/svoctopodes Follow our boat on...
Button Broke! (League 53)
We struggle to get the anchor up, time for some trouble shooting. We learn some new skills, and as a sweet reward we buy a hammock. There are also some special surprises for our patrons. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real time updates @sailingo...
First Sail of the Year (PART 1): Preparing for the Trip and Casting Off // Blue Moon Life Ep. 36
In part 1 of this mini-series, Gillian prepares the boat for a 3-day sailing trip in the Pacific Northwest.
Our Fist Race! (League 51)
For the first time ever we tried our hand at racing. We joined the very Serious "Round Bowen Boat-Bubble Competitive Cruise, Round 2, Too Round to Bubble". I was very excited not just to be competing but to practice some more finely tuned sailing, it felt ...
Sacrifice to the Gods, both Land and Sea! (League 50)
This week we continue to wait for parts. Since we have to wait, its time to enjoy this anchorage. We get a new drone and go exploring, while we practice our flight skills. While on a hike we get the drone stuck in the tree. We launch a serious rescue missi...
Upgrading our Batteries! (League 49)
This week we fix an unexpected leak, that threatens our fresh water supply. We anchor off grid on the Sunshine coast and start working on a DIY Battery bank upgrade. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real time updates @sailingoctopodes Consider jo...
How I Raise the Anchor SOLO, Anxiety Reduction! (League 48)
I struggle with anxiety, I am not going to let that anxiety dictate my dreams. One of the ways I reduce my anxiety is through practice and building confidence. This episode is about the steps I take to raise the anchor. I hope this is helpful to others who...
Big News! and a Call for Crew! (League 47)
In this episode we share our cruising plans for this summer (desolation sound) and fall (Pacific coast, Seattle to San Francisco). We explain the planning involved and the pros and cons of our options to sail south down the Pacific Coast. Offshore or port ...
Cleaning our Diesel Heater (League 46)
We leave Vancouver and head to the sunshine coast. Our heater pars are in and im ready to get warmed up. We do a deep clean on our Diesel heater, and get it working again. The part of Bryce was played by Bryce Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for rea...
Our Heater Dies Just in Time for the Worst Storm of the Season! (League 45)
March 2021, False Creek: If you have been following our videos you know we have had a number of issues with our Hydronic Diesel heater. Well in this episode our heater goes out again, and Palle gets creative to fix it. Unfortunately it leads to a string o...
We Were RAMMED! (League 44)
I never thought we would be rammed by another boat! its terrifying to look out the window and see a boat headed straight for you! In this episode we are rammed by another boat. The police come to visit. We do some terrible gel coat repair, and pull a boat ...