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S2E05 Lofting Sailboat Frames for Beginners || Everything you need to Know to Build your own WR650!

In this video I build a lofting "table". I then crack on with lofting and building all the frames for the Wave Rover 650. This really was easy to accomplish and I'm hoping that it empowers many others to give this a try when the plans become available in l...

Sep 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:04

S2E04 Let’s Build a Wave Rover 650 || Building the Strong Back

With a near miss from Hurricane Ida, I go on a supply run to an empty lumber yard. Then it's all hands on deck (Mrs. Rover) to build the strong back for the Wave Rover 650 frames. [ SUPPORT MY VIDEOS - PATREON ] Head over to my Patreon Page where you can...

Sep 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:35

S2E03 Study Plans Available for the Wave Rover 6.50 || Questions Answered by the WR 650 Architect

The study plans are available and Andy Dize, the Naval Architect of the Wave Rover 6.50, has graciously allowed me to sell the first 100 study plans as a fundraiser to offset the cost of building material. I follow up with a Zoom interview with Andy. In t...

Sep 02, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:39

S2E02 Boat Shed Build and Wave Rover Hull #1 Plan Availability

Starting out my day on my homestead, I then head off to the potential new boat shed and explain how I built it. I also explain when I expect that we will have building plans of Wave Rover hull #1 available. [ SUPPORT MY VIDEOS - PATREON ] Head over to my...

Aug 27, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:46

S2E01 My Perfect Bluewater Pocket Cruiser || New Boat, New Mission || Wave Rover Hull #1

Season 2 of Wave Rover starts off with a Huge announcement! I'm building a new boat. Wave Rover Hull #1 is a brand new 21foot pocket cruiser. Designed by an naval architect to comfortably circumnavigate the world, and yet, be built by the average person i...

Aug 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:32

MK3 Wind Vane [Trim Tab] Self Steering Digital DIY Plans || My Future Sailing Plans Revealed

The Digital plans are now ready to download!!!!! Proven on 2 Atlantic crossings, and 7800 nautical miles on open ocean. Ladies and Gentlemen, start building your MK 3's In this special video I make the DIY MK 3 Wind Vane digital plans available. I also rev...

Apr 16, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:09

Safety at Sea // Solo Ocean Sailor [ Contessa 26 ]

This is a distillation of the measures I take to be safe at sea. These measures come from years of experience and multiple solo ocean crossings in boats 26 feet and under. Sit back and let the words flow over you, take what you need. Timestamps: 00:21 ...

Mar 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:33:09

5 LESSONS LEARNED AS A MINIMALIST SOLO OCEAN SAILOR | Wave Rover | Contessa 26

In this special Wave Rover video I discuss the important lessons I have learned over the last 25 years of solo ocean sailing. I have put an index of the video with time stamps below to help you find or return to sections that are of more interest to you. T...

Jan 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:26

PART 3 of 3 THE WAVE ROVER STORY /solo Atlantic circuit in a Contessa 26/ Northward bound

Minimalist solo sailor, Alan Mulholland, having crossed the Atlantic twice in Wave Rover, first from West to East (East coast of Canada to the Canaries via the Azores) and then a trade wind East to West crossing from the Port of Calero in the Canaries to M...

Jan 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:05:48

PART 2 of 3 THE WAVE ROVER STORY /solo Atlantic circuit in a Contessa 26/ Westward crossing

Minimalist solo sailor, Alan Mulholland, crosses the Atlantic from the Port of Calero in the Canaries to Martinique in the Caribbean. This is the second Atlantic crossing for Wave Rover having just completed a West to East passage in Part 1. In this part, ...

Jan 14, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:52:41

PART 1 of 3 THE WAVE ROVER STORY /Solo Atlantic Circuit in a Contessa 26 /Crossing Atlantic Eastward

Part 1 of 3 : Minimalist solo sailor, Alan Mulholland, crosses the Atlantic from Nova Scotia to the Azores, and then on to the Canaries. After getting underway, Wave Rover, a Contessa 26, encounters all kinds of weather conditions as she crosses the North ...

Dec 31, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:37:29

POST VOYAGE Q&A with Wave Rover

In this special episode I answer your questions about Wave Rover and her voyage. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k8PCCTlNyDzvYaef3Jekg T...

Dec 20, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:27

THE END!! CROSSED THE NORTH ATLANTIC TWICE//105 DAYS SOLO ON THE HIGH SEAS//7800 NAUTICAL MILES

Ep 60.Wave Rover has completed her voyage. She has sailed 7800 Nautical miles and spent 105 days at sea over the 11 month voyage. In this, the last episode, she completes her most challenging passage. The epic solo nonstop passage from Martinique to Prince...

Dec 11, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:17

BECALMED 100Nm OFF THE COAST OF CANADA/ SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE/MARTINIQUE TO CANADA

Ep 59. In this episode Wave Rover is only 100Nm off the coast of Canada but with no wind she can't make any way. I encounter 2 whales, a cow and calf, just as the breeze begins to fill in. The shearwaters behave in a strange manner as they prefer to run af...

Dec 04, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:00

DAILY ROUTINE AT SEA OF A SOLO SAILOR// SOLO NONSTOP NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE// CONTESSA 26

Ep 58. In this episode I show my typical daily routine at sea on Wave Rover. Including how and when I sleep, how I cook, and fill my day. Wave Rover is also transiting through fog. She continues to progress North on her epic nonstop passage from Martinique...

Nov 27, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:15

SAILING THROUGH FOG// SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE // CONTESSA 26

Ep 57. In this episode Wave Rover leaves the Gulf Stream and enters the cooler waters North. And with those cooler temperatures comes fog. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest h...

Nov 20, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:51

WHAT A BEAST! WAVE ROVER ENTERS THE GULF STREAM// SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE //CONTESSA 26

Ep 56. In this episode Wave Rover gets a big boost from the Gulf Stream. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k8PCCTlNyDzvYaef3Jekg Wave Rov...

Nov 13, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:09

FROM GALES TO FULL SAIL // DRYING CLOTHES/ SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE // CONTESSA 26

Ep 55. In this episode Wave Rover continues to run before a gale but a few hours later the sun comes out and the wind disappears. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest https://w...

Nov 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:14

SAILING THROUGH A GALE// SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE /CARIBBEAN TO CANADA/ CONTESSA 26

Ep 54. In this episode Wave Rover is running before a gale with just her high visibility storm sail and making about 5 knots. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Rest https://www.yo...

Oct 30, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:14

PREPARING FOR A GALE ON THE NORTH ATLANTIC/ SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE /CARIBBEAN TO CANADA

Ep 53. In this episode Wave Rover hoists her spinnaker for the first time. Shortly afterwards I receive a text about a powerful low pressure system packing winds of over 40kts heading my way. I share my decision making process concerning the weather report...

Oct 23, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:50

HOVE TO ON THE OPEN OCEAN// SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE /CARIBBEAN TO CANADA/ CONTESSA 26

Ep 52. In this episode Wave Rover's "hove to" as she isn't making much headway against an approaching cold front and winds of 30+ knots. 24 hours later she finds conditions are virtually calm. If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave...

Oct 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:14

STORM JIB // SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE /CARIBBEAN TO CANADA/ CONTESSA 26

Ep 51. In this episode Wave Rover deals with an approaching cold front and winds of 30+ knots. She hoists her new storm sail for the first time . If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my other channel: Rover's Res...

Oct 09, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:22

DAY 14 AT SEA/ NAVIGATION UPDATE/ SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE /NORTH TO CANADA

Ep 50. In this episode Wave Rover has been at sea for two weeks. She is forced to deal with a variety of wind conditions as she transits the region known as the "variables". If you are wondering what I've been up to when not sailing Wave Rover check out my...

Oct 02, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:44

REEFED SAILS/ BURMUDA TRIANGLE/ SPIDER BITES / SOLO NONSTOP ATLANTIC OCEAN PASSAGE /NORTH TO CANADA

Ep 49. In this episode Wave Rover has plenty of wind. I think that I was bitten by a spider and some strange happenings with my electricity as my power bar loses power before my very eyes. Wave Rover continues to progress North on her epic nonstop passage ...

Sep 25, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:45

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