Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Small boat big waves”

#59 – We BLASTED and PAINTED our BOAT AT LAST

In this epsiode we FINALLY have our boat blasted below the waterline to remove the old paint and rust and we pain her bottom sides using JOTUN two pack epoxy. Melissa continues to work alone, doing a job which really should have been tackled by a whole t...

Sep 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:14

OMG! Our Boom FELL OFF!! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep38]-

As we near the end of our Atlantic Crossing, our BOOM FALLS OFF! Can we make it into the river safely? 0:00 Intro 0:20 Map 0:30 Morning Sailing 1:24 What color is the water today? 1:40 Light air sailing 2:27 The smell of land 3:42 Food supply after a cros...

Aug 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:00

#58 GIRL…Tackling a STEEL boat project!! ⛵⛵[S2-EP41]

Just a Girl tackling a steel boat project to get her ready for our family to move aboard and sail round the world. In this week's episode Melissa insulates the pilot house and gets into to awkward spaces to paint an area of the bilge while Andy is hard a...

Aug 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:42

What Smells so BAD after 26 Days at Sea? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep37]

After 26 days at sea, something is really starting to smell! 0:00 Intro 0:18 Map 1:04 Morning Sailing 1:45 Sails going up 2:30 Where's the land? 3:21 What Color is the Water Today? 3:35 Electric Motoring off of Solar Power 4:06 The Smell 6:07 Herby's Slee...

Aug 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:41

#57 – NORMAL FAMILY restore a RUSTY OLD SAILBOAT

We're just a normal family working together to restore this rusty old sailing boat so we can fulfil our dream of moving aboard and sailing around the world. In this week's episode we get Jack as involved as we can building some temporary steps down to wha...

Aug 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:25

#56 – 😱 Is this steel yacht too far gone to fix?⛵WHERE IT ALL BEGAN!!!

Can this old rusty, battered steel yacht be fixed? This it's a regular episode, just a reminder of how far we've come. This is Melody as we found her, battered, bruised, rusty and rotten. And now look at how far we've come and what we've achieved!. Keep w...

Aug 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:12

WEIRD SURPRISE at Sea! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep36]

Our Drifter has ripped yet again, but in a different place! Herby does an effective fix and we think seriously about our plans when we get to the Suriname River. Excitement is building! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Merchandise: https:/...

Aug 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:15

We Haven’t Seen Any Other People for 23 DAYS | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep35]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwisdom Website: https://www.riggingdoctor.com Paintings: ...

Aug 08, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:18

Why DON’T we Have RADAR?!? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep34]

We wake to a very calm day on the ocean but soon find ourselves changing sails to keep up with the changing weather conditions as we approach the Amazon River. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Map 0:23 Morning Update 1:03 Why we don't have radar 1:20 How to tell strong wi...

Aug 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:54

BROKEN Mast Track! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep33]

The winds get light and we see boobies in the distance! It's time to act like you aren't looking while you stare at the boobies that are passing by. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Progress Map 0:23 Morning at sea 1:54 Gybing in the Ocean 2:29 Laundry on the High Seas 2:...

Jul 25, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:12

More of a CHALLENGE than I Thought | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep32]

The generator is running and it’s interrupting our perfect day of sailing! Herby discusses the unexpected challenges of using a sextant for navigation and shows our planned route into Suriname. Maddie talks about the strangeness of being in the middle of...

Jul 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:20

STOWAWAYS: Atlantic Crossing | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep33]

Dive down and see the world from beneath the waves. A pod of dolphins escorts us across the Atlantic Ocean while blessing us with their charm and grace. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Map 0:20 Amazing Dolphin Show 0:53 Dive Down with Dolphins 4:04 Flying Fish Procedure ...

Jul 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:09

Look What we Found!!? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep32]

It's an odd day at sea. The winds are squirrely and the currents are forcing us southward. We are in the midst of an election, but being so removed puts everything into perspective. Herby is able to find beauty and wonderment at sea no matter the condit...

Jul 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:23

IT’S HAPPENING: Exciting Moment | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep30]

It’s time to gybe! We are less than 900 miles from Suriname, and accurate navigation is becoming increasingly important as we near the currents around South America. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Progress Map 0:22 Maddie's Morning Thoughts 1:38 Weather Forecast at Se...

Jun 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:15

#47 – De-stepping the mast

The mast has come down!!! After 40 years standing proud and tall the mast came down today for a complete refit and to facilitate further repairs to the coachroof and chain plates. We also welcome back our good friend Tim, who is a marine engineer and ex...

Jun 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:37

BATTERY PROBLEMS, Electric Motor | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep29]

It’s gray, rainy, and rough outside. How does that effect the way we feel about our decisions? We also run into some issues with the batteries that might pose a much bigger problem then we anticipated. 0:00 Intro 0:17 Progress Map 0:21 Morning weather ...

Jun 13, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:29

1,200 MILES from LAND! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep28]

It's been two weeks and we finally reach the halfway point in our Atlantic Crossing! That means we still have two weeks of sailing ahead of us before we can reach South America for our next adventure. The waves are big and spirits are high as Herby bakes s...

Jun 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:43

NO GPS, are we LOST? |Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep27]

Day 14 and the weather continues to build and the waves become a bit much for our taste! It's windy and we are moving quickly with minimal sails up as the sailboat rolls around in the ocean waves as we make our way across the Atlantic Ocean. Herby also ge...

May 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:44

#38 – WELDING in the NEW TRANSOM into our steel sailing yacht

We've managed to weld in the new transom with some lovely fresh steel so now we can start cutting out the rest of the corroded steel from the cockpit. Finally some beautiful weather, and as the boatyard becomes more and more active and bustling we crac...

Apr 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:43

#37 – Cutting out our RUSTY transom! OUCH!! HOSPITAL?? STITCHES??

'Tis but a scratch! Come back and I'll bite your arms off! Ouch!!! Andy slipped whilst cutting out the rusty transom with the grinder using a cutting disk and got a nasty cut to his wrist and knee. A quick trip to the hospital and a few stitches and back ...

Apr 14, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:40

#36 – Cutting a BIG HOLE in our boat 😱 Let the WELDING begin: Sailboat restoration

We've finally started cutting out large sections of steel and welding in new plate. With a break in the weather, the easing of restrictions and the arrival of the new equipment from Lincoln Electric we've finally managed to get stuck in. We've chopped out...

Apr 07, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:06

#35 – I needed to smash something!!!! ANGER MANAGEMENT???

Sometimes sanding drives you crazy and you just have to smash something up to make you feel like you've achieved something. This week, in our customary battle with ever changing weather conditions, we tackle the inside of the forepeak, the sugar scoop an...

Mar 31, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:44

#34 – YACHT restoration plans REVEALED

Revealing our plans for resorting our yacht. This week we detail how we see the next 12 to 18 months going and how we plan to tackle the restoration project. We're governed by various factors including the weather, work commitments, money of course and fa...

Mar 24, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:27

#33 – HATCHES! Are they all TRASH?? Restoring our steel sailing yacht

Welcome to Episode 19 of our series about resorting our abandoned steel sailing yacht. This week Melissa is working hard with a little help from Jack to remove all the hatches on the coach roof, we also decide that they really do need replacing! We are A...

Mar 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:49

Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Small boat big waves”

#59 – We BLASTED and PAINTED our BOAT AT LAST

OMG! Our Boom FELL OFF!! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep38]-

#58 GIRL…Tackling a STEEL boat project!! ⛵⛵[S2-EP41]

What Smells so BAD after 26 Days at Sea? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep37]

#57 – NORMAL FAMILY restore a RUSTY OLD SAILBOAT

#56 – 😱 Is this steel yacht too far gone to fix?⛵WHERE IT ALL BEGAN!!!

WEIRD SURPRISE at Sea! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep36]

We Haven’t Seen Any Other People for 23 DAYS | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep35]

Why DON’T we Have RADAR?!? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep34]

BROKEN Mast Track! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep33]

More of a CHALLENGE than I Thought | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep32]

STOWAWAYS: Atlantic Crossing | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep33]

Look What we Found!!? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep32]

IT’S HAPPENING: Exciting Moment | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep30]

#47 – De-stepping the mast

BATTERY PROBLEMS, Electric Motor | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep29]

1,200 MILES from LAND! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep28]

NO GPS, are we LOST? |Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep27]

#38 – WELDING in the NEW TRANSOM into our steel sailing yacht

#37 – Cutting out our RUSTY transom! OUCH!! HOSPITAL?? STITCHES??

#36 – Cutting a BIG HOLE in our boat 😱 Let the WELDING begin: Sailboat restoration

#35 – I needed to smash something!!!! ANGER MANAGEMENT???

#34 – YACHT restoration plans REVEALED

#33 – HATCHES! Are they all TRASH?? Restoring our steel sailing yacht

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