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RIGGING Replacement in Mexico for Leopard 46 Catamaran + Cost Breakdown | Sailing with Six | S2 E10
This episode is all about replacing our standing rigging in the beautiful town of La Paz. We walk through how it all worked, what we learned... and how much it cost. We hope you appreciate our insight into rigging in a foreign country as we share our experience and also discover that our Leopard 46...
Running from a HURRICANE! and getting some SWEET downwind sailing | Sailing with Six | S2 E9
In this episode we hightail it North to put more distance between us.... and the approaching (and unpredictable) hurricane Pamela. In our effort to get out of dodge there is a silver lining... amazing downwind sailing conditions! Hurricane Pamela caused serious damage to Mazatlan on Mexico mainland...
Getting X-rays in Mexico and A Secluded Anchorage | Sailing with Six | S2 E8
In this episode we search out local Mexican hospital options for a much needed x-ray... and come across the town of Loreto, a sweet little town on the Baja Peninsula. Next we explore Isla Coronado.... which is full of wildlife..... and we have it all to ourselves. And it is stunning! We explore th...
We Start Exploring NEW ZEALAND | Sailing with Six | Ep 43
Here is our latest Southern Hemisphere episode. We will keep alternating between our catamaran adventures and older monohull memories until we’re all caught up. Enjoy! In this episode we are sailing to Great Barrier Island/Aotea Island in New Zealand. We give you a tour of the unique spot called S...
First Kite Off Happy Days!..and Getting Our Rigging Measured | Sailing with Six | S2 E7
In this episode we get to explore more of the Sea of Cortez. We are blown away by the beauty of the mountain ranges and the clarity of the water. It is a truly stunning place and unlike anywhere we've visited before. We discover an amazing natural harbour and hurricane hole with a world class m...
Pip Walks Again & Exploring Northern Sea of Cortez | Sailing with Six | S2 E6
Hey guys, It's been a bit long between videos but here a good one for you. We explore the Northern Sea of Cortez, a beautiful but very dry, barren, and remote part of the world. Our first night we anchor at Puerto Refugio, a spectacular spot! We explore the Bahia de Los Angeles then a couple ...
She Floats! Now What? | Sailing with Six | S2 E5
In this episode we finalise the last few things on the hard before splashing. Once we know she floats we turn our hand to learning all the 'in-water' systems. We run into trouble with the generator overheating, we struggle to get the water maker recommissioned and we run into even more cha...
Survey report was all good BUT there is still plenty of work to be done! | Sailing with Six | S2 E4
In this episode we grab hold of the tasks set out from the survey report and get to work to ready the boat for the water. She's been on the hard for 6 months and although the previous owner was diligent with the ongoing maintenance there is still work to be done. Join our boatyard antics and s...
Buying a Boat SIGHT UNSEEN on the Other Side of the World | Sailing with Six | S2 E3
In this episode we make it to 'the other side of the world' and finally get to see the boat for the first time. We begin the long and drawn out process of making the boat our own. We need to get insurance sorted, pay the final amount and get the vessel Australian registered. All the paperw...
New Caledonia to New Zealand PART 2 | Sailing with Six | Ep 42
In this episode you find us in the middle of the ocean about a third of the way from New Caledonia to New Zealand. We have our good friend Neville on board who brings plenty of laughs and we are racing to beat the next low pressure system to New Zealand. The low pressure systems come across the Ta...
Vanuatu to New Caledonia and BEYOND! PART 1 | Sailing with Six | Ep 41
We need to make a move and head to safer waters outside the cyclone zone for the summer. We have chosen to sail to New Zealand and spend the season exploring the waters of Kris & Shona’s birthplace. Cyclone season in the South Pacific runs from the beginning of November through to the end of A...
BOAT TOUR Leopard 46 | Sailing family with 4 kids on a Catamaran | Sailing with Six | S2 E2
Ever wondered where we put all the kids? In this video we give you a full tour of our 'new-to-us' Leopard 46. We show you all the bells and whistles and explain how we have organised all our gear. If you've never stepped foot in a catamaran this will give you a good idea of the spac...
WWII Bunkers and ARGUING with the Tradewinds | Sailing with Six | Ep 40
We take a lovely stroll around Aore Island which turns into a long expedition to find some very well hidden WWII ammunition bunkers. We did in fact find not one but three bunkers and learned more about the war effort that took place in this remote part of the world. Once the exploring was over we ne...
Real Time Update: Selling our MONOHULL buying a CATAMARAN mid-pandemic! | Sailing with Six | S2 E1
Selling a MONOHULL and buying a CATAMARAN mid-pandemic! So this episode is a little different… We run you through our thoughts for 2021 and what we’ve been up to mid-pandemic. We have SOLD our beloved Torea VI and travelled across the globe to purchase a catamaran. However there were a lot of step...
BYE BYE Grandparents – HELLO Port Sandwich | Sailing with Six | Ep 38
In this episode we have a beautiful breakfast made by Bennington in Lamen Bay. (If you’re ever in Lamen Bay make sure you say ‘Hi’ to Bennington and Chief Kennet). We enjoy spending more time with Vma and Poppy before saying goodbye as they jump on an inter-island flight back to Port Villa and we co...
A squall puts us on a lee shore & family arrive | Sailing with Six | Ep 35
In this episode we leave Port Vila for a few days to spend time at anchor and end up with a squall that puts us on a lee shore. After escaping unscathed we head back to meet up with family who fly in from Australia to spend time with us. We take them on a road trip around Efate and welcome Kris’s pa...
Boarded By Police & Kids First Night Watch | Sailing with Six | Ep 33
We spend our time in Erromango free diving the beautiful structures around the bay. The Maritime Police pay us a visit and make sure we entered Vanuatu through the correct avenues. Then we leave Erromango to head to Port Vila on Efate. We decide that an overnight sail is required so we arrive in da...
Sailing to Erromango in Vanuatu | Sailing with Six | Ep 32
In this episode we leave the safe harbour of Port Resolution and get a view of the mighty Mt. Yasur from the ocean just as Captain Cook may have seen it many years before. We sailed to a new bay, Dillon’s Bay, on a new island, Erromango, to explore a new part of Vanuatu. This bay was stunning with...
We Visit An Active Volcano | Sailing with Six | Ep 31
In this episode we get to experience a once in a lifetime moment with the mighty Mt. Yasur on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu. Visiting a volcano has always been something we hoped to achieve and while we were anchored at Port Resolution the weather cleared and presented the opportunity to do just that...
We’re a Sail Boat not a Motor Boat… | Sailing with Six | Ep 27
In this episode you can see both the highs and lows of passage making. Catching an amazing Mahi mahi, enjoying the stars and phosphorescence on night watch, spotting dolphins and whales and then… over heating the batteries. We joined the NC2V Rally so that we had the advantage of checking in to the...
Broken Ball Valves | Sailing with Six | Ep 23
Time to fix the hole in our boat! We get hauled out in Noumea and spend 48 hours on the hardstand to replace two ball valves and throw another coat of antifoul on. It’s a whirlwind but worth it to replace the ball valves which both had snapped stems with Trudesign plastic ball valves. Have a watch...
Amédée Lighthouse & A Hole In The Hull | Sailing with Six | Ep 22
In this episode we get a brilliant sunset, visit the iconic Amédée Lighthouse, find a problem with the boat and see sea snakes up close. Come along and discover what the hole in the hull is and see the spectacular view from the top of the lighthouse. Enjoy! To check out where we are in real time...
Man Overboard | Sailing with Six | Ep 17
We have a great sail from Baie Maa to Baie de Moustiques up the West Coast of New Caledonia. Along the way we do all our usual daily tasks like boat school, washing, fishing etc… but we make a rookie mistake and try to slow the boat down and heave to when we get a fish on the line! It didn’t go so w...