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SSL 354 ~ Can you feel the POWER..!?!

Welcome to the start of our solar upgrade as we begin to set 'SOPHISTICATED LADY' up with the necessities to run a 12Vdc watermaker onboard, so we can purify seawater into drinking water, and all powered by the sun! :) For more real-time updates, follow us on Instagram at: Support SSL ...

Apr 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:35

Mounting a Solar Panel and First Time Anchoring (in Heavy Winds!) – BOAT LIFE Ep. 05

We’re here knowing nothing and learning sailing bit by bit. This week we’re doing some boat jobs again. Trying to attach solar mounts and cut mattresses. Wow, what a time to be alive. Next to that we take Blue and her anchor gear out to a nice bay to practice anchoring for the first time. We choose ...

Apr 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:33

Why the Azores?

We have just finished up our sailboat refit in the Azores. We are frequently asked why we didn't do all of this work in the United States before we left. This video answers those questions and better explains how we found ourselves here on these magical islands for almost a full year! Patreon...

Apr 23, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:22

Have you heard?? | Sailing Wisdom

Have you heard?? Because chances are, we haven't! Taken aback by the tragic news of the burning Notre Dame in Paris, we discuss our experiences with cruising and how it effects our ability to receive news in other countries. Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings: art...

Apr 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:20

BOAT LIFE: Food and Electricity

Kevin asked us how we get food and electrical power while we live full-time on our boat. Here's our answer. P.S. We have been having issues with our main camera, so this is not as high-quality as our usual videos. We hope to be back up and running with the regular DSLR soon. --- PLEASE SUBSC...

Apr 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:09

The Police Come Knocking! | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep34]

The police come banging on our hull early in the morning with guns and all! Our blue binder comes to the rescue and we explain why it’s so important to stay organized! We’ve got some unexpected payments to make, which is a bummer. Maddie deals with the struggles of having a sprained ankle in the boa...

Apr 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:38

Want to See my Seacock? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep33]

The head refit is coming along nicely! The old seacock is removed, the wood paneling gets installed, and most importantly: Maddie sprains her ankle! Maddie is out of commission for the next several days as she waits for her ankle to heal while Herby keeps working on the head refit. Time is running o...

Mar 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:57

Fitting solar panels on a sailing boat

Installing solar panels on a sailboat. This video goes through the whole process of building a frame / arch to hold large solar panels for a voyaging sailboat. We are preparing out 48 foot Hans Christian blue water sailboat for long term cruising. One of the biggest concerns on a liveaboard sailboat...

Mar 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:13

Flores, Azores: The Most Beautiful Place in the World | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep25]

Herby and Maddie take a vacation from the boat work and venture off to the magical land of Flores (pronounced Floresh) where the encounter untouched natural beauty in the westernmost point of Europe and the most western Portuguese Colony. Herby and Maddie saw Flores in the distance as they entered t...

Feb 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:52

Waking up with a BANG + Measuring for a code zero sail – Ep 141

A RUDE awakening... Is a CODE ZERO sail really ALL THAT?... WOW! 55 amps from our SOLAR PANELS!?! Please subscribe FOR FREE and tap the notification bell: ... Thanks to all our supporters on Patreon and the Rum Fund for your LOVE and encouragement. YOU ARE THE BEST! Peace and fair winds! Liz, ...

Feb 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:17

What’s the Deal With SPREADERS? | Sailing Wisdom

Ever wonder why sailboats have spreaders? And why some have many while others only have one? In this video, Herby and Maddie explain what spreaders are for and how they work. They also go into detail about keel stepped vs deck stepped masts, as well as typical single and double spreader setups. #s...

Feb 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:13

How Rigging Doctor Began | Sailing Wisdom

Ever wonder how your favorite Youtube Channel started? How it came to be? Herby and Maddie take a look down memory lane to talk about how they started Rigging Doctor! #Riggingdoctor #travelvlog #vlog Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings: [email protected] Amazo...

Feb 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:43

Chop it up into little pieces | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep24]

Herby and Maddie continue tearing out the old head to make room for the head refit they are doing. They also take a break from the work to visit the sulfur pits on the island of Terceira, Azores. #Azores #boatwork #refit Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings: artisticeyes...

Feb 03, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:50

Ep.197 Boat repairs & ziplining in the Jungle

Fix it video for solar, wind generator, bathroom cupboard, among other things and some fun ziplining in the jungle. We are slowly preparing Freedom for our south pacific crossing but we still have a long way to go. Give it thumbs a up if you liked this episode! Get your Sailing Into Freedom Crew ...

Feb 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:54

How To Tie the Alpine Butterfly Knot (Correction Video) | Sailing Wisdom

In a previous how to, I showed the farmer’s loop and called it an alpine butterfly knot. This is a correction to that video and a comparison of the two knots. They have similar properties and similar ways of being tied, but they are different knots! #knot #alpinebutterfly #howto Patreon: Shirts: ...

Jan 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:04

How We Met | Sailing Wisdom

Ever wonder what it’s like to date when living on a boat? Herby and Maddie take you way back, back to how they met and came to be the married couple that is cruising the world at such a young age. #Liveaboard #Tinder #Sailor Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings: artistice...

Jan 29, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:23

We Have a Dirty Little Secret | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep23]

We are living in squalor and celebrate São Martinho and eat whole sardines. Herby finished the closet reconstruction while Maddie does the laundry at a friends house. The boat painting continues as the floor project gets completed. Herby also works with foam core to build the chimney base. A powe...

Jan 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:49

How to Travel With Tools | Sailing Wisdom

We all think of sailing as traveling, but what about when you need to get to your boat? Herby goes over how he packs for a flight to the boat with all the materials he needs to get the projects taken care of! Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings: [email protected]...

Jan 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:22

BIG Solar Upgrade! (Sailing Satori) S2:E19

We explore the local grocery store and where we were pleasantly surprised! This market in Luperon is clean and organized. You can find much more than you could ever see in the Bahamas. At least where we went. There is also a "veggie" truck that would come to the marina in Luperon Harbor th...

Jan 23, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:37

How To Tie an Anchor Bend and All About THE Classic Anchor

You know this anchor, you see in tattoos, pictures, decorations, but never on a boat! This anchor goes by many names: Fisherman’s Anchor, Admiralty Anchor, Kedge Anchor, Anchor Tattoo Anchor, etc. This video discusses the parts of this anchor, what it’s uses are, and how to work the anchor. Most imp...

Jan 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:23

How To Avoid Getting SCAMMED! | Sailing Wisdom

There’s a common scam that has effected many boaters recently and we are going to tell you all about how to recognize and avoid it! Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings: [email protected] Hotel Booking: Thanks to our sponsors: Audible: Sun Oven: Aleader Wa...

Jan 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:48

Merry Christmas from Rigging Doctor

Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings: [email protected] Hotel Booking: Thanks to our sponsors: Audible: Sun Oven: Aleader Watershoes: Our Camera Gear: GoPro Hero 5: GoPro Hero 7: GoPro Mount: Drone DJI Spark: Cruising Equipment: Electric Motor QT20 b...

Dec 25, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:48

Hauling Out in The Azores | Sailing Wisdom: S3E17

Herby and Maddie are finally ready to haul out and leave Wisdom on the hard while they return to the states. They have a chance to explore Angra do Heroísmo, a town on the south coast of Terceira, as well as seeing a parade Praia Fest. Patreon: Shirts: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Paintings...

Dec 16, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:11

Plotting on Paper Charts DIY [4K] | Sailing Wisdom

Paper charts are the most reliable and important form of navigational information that you can carry on your boat. They not only tell you where you are, but also what is around you and where any potential hazards might be. Having a paper chart is a critical backup to the convenient chart plotters th...

Dec 13, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:00

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