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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 expe...
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 s...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 recommissi...
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 b...
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 Aus...
Nukumbati Jump #shorts
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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. ...
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...
Have we COOKED our house batteries?? | Sailing with Six | Ep 28
The weather is glorious and we relish in the warmth and sunshine as we explore this new playground, officially check in to Vanuatu and get welcomed by the village and Chief with the NC2V Rally. We investigate the issue with our house batteries by load te...
DON’T Cross An Ocean Until You’ve Checked Your Split Pins! | Sailing with Six | Ep 26
The kite surfing scene in New Caledonia is world class, in fact the French love anything on water that uses wind power, kite surfing, wind surfing, sailing, they do it all. We got amongst the local scene in the tourist area Anse Vata in Noumea. Kris had a ...