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Ragged Island Regatta, (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 57)
In this episode we sail up the Ragged Island chain to Double Breasted Cay, a spot we will soon call home for the remainder of our time in the Bahamas (spoiler alert it's a LONG time). We decide to race our friends Ryan and Jerra on our sistership Zinzi and...
SAILING NEWBIES TAKE A TRIP | Our first weekend getaway on our new sailing catamaran
This weekend we took one small sail for us, but one giant leap for our adventure!.The gelcoat repairs are finally done and it's time to get off the dock in Charleston. We chose a remote anchorage about a 40 mile sail south of Charleston to spend the weeken...
4th of July PARTY 1000nm out to sea! (Pacific crossing pt. 3)
Sailing with the crew as we celebrate July 4th by jumping off the boat in the middle of the Pacific! It's a full moon, and we're HALFWAY to California! It gets cold and windy as we pass near Alaska, and James plays guitar from the cockpit at the end, check...
Our First Time Sailing Alone – with ZERO experience!
Before we get into the description for today's video, I just want to say how grateful we are for the experience with David this past winter and spring. Not a lot of adult siblings get this kind of time together and so we are grateful that our paths could c...
Isolated in Paradise (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 55)
In this episode we experience all the best of what we consider to be ideal Bahamas cruising: Buddy boats to socialize with, friends supporting each other, and all in an incredibly beautiful and largely untouched paradise, abundant with sea life and filled ...
WE’RE BACK! Returning to our Boat After 6 Months | Sailing on a Whim Ep. 33
WE’RE BACK! Returning to our Boat After 6 Months | Sailing on a Whim Ep. 32 On this episode of Sailing on a Whim, we finally return to Whim after six months on the hard in Florida. Upon our arrival we are surprised to find lots of mold and a few bugs th...
Coming Together During Covid (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 54)
This episode depicts the early stages of our 'covid experience'. In it, we begin to make our way back up the Ragged Island chain enjoying a beautiful sail with our Code Zero or Gennaker. Upon arriving to our new spot we enjoy a bonfire on a gorgeous white ...
Catch, Clean, Cook: Spearfishing in the Bahamas (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 53)
In this episode we get down to the business of enjoying what the Ragged Island group is best known for, unspoiled wilderness. After weathering a five day wind storm in South Bay in last weeks episode we are keen to start exploring and get some time in the ...
The Big Blow (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 52)
In this episode, we travel to the Southern most island in the Ragged Island chain in search of protection from an impending storm. The Ragged's are known for having few islands that offer wind protection from every angle but thankfully, we were able to mak...
Bahamas: It’s ALIVE (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 51)
In this episode, we travel to the Southern most island in the Ragged Island chain in search of protection from an impending storm. The Ragged's are known for having few islands that offer wind protection from every angle but thankfully, we were able to mak...
CATAMARAN DESIGN: Hull Shape | Essential Catamaran Knowledge Ep. 1
Have you ever wondered the processes that go into Catamaran design and building a Catamaran? Maybe. Maybe not. However for those of you who are contemplating buying a new or used catamaran to sail the world, you possibly want to know how it's made, how saf...
Sailing Off The Beaten Path: Ragged Islands (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep.50)
In this episode, we sail from Long Island to Water Cay, north of the Ragged Island chain and enjoy perfect conditions with light breeze and the clearest, bluest water we’ve ever seen. We are visited by a dolphin and manage to catch a fish for dinner. The...
Diving The Bahamas Deepest Blue Hole (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 49)
In this episode we take one epic road trip and explore all that the Bahamas' incredible Long Island has to offer. We fell quickly in love with the place and it's numerous and superb white sand beaches, and magnificent views as we made our way around the is...
Leaving NOW to sail across the PACIFIC on a 65′ monohull!?!?!
We are departing Hawaii bound for California in ONE HOUR! Come toast farewell with the crew of 'Te Vega', a 1984 Mason 63'. Our crew of 5 will sail for 3 weeks, covering over 3000nm towards our destination of half moon bay. Join us for a crew introduction,...