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I MADE A BIG HOLE IN MY BOAT! – SwT 145 – AUTOPILOT REBUILD AND SETBACKS
In this episode, we are trying to modify the autopilot setup and address one of the problems that have been ongoing ever since I bought BE FREE. I know lots of you guys wanted more details so this video is more detailed than normal and even some animated i...
THEY CROSSED PACIFIC ON A RACING CRUISER – SwT 144 – Sailing to Hiva Ova in the Marqueses
In this episode, we are sailing to Hiva Ova to clear into French Polynesia. We soon discover we had not done our homework properly and got quite a surprise. Without a long stay visa we now only get 90 days here. Same rules for Schengen and EU citizens. We...
“Unbelievable! Severe Weather Warning: What Is a Linear Precipitation Belt?”
Woa, two storms back to back but in between, managed to have a fun and significant weekend with friends, the Haldane Men.. Thanks to Matt Pride for your ever-ready sense of adventure and brilliant guidance. Check out the new Channel: Cruising Japan in ...
WHAT HAPPENED? – SwT143 – OUR FIRST STOP IN POLYNESIA
After the anchor was down in Fatu Hiva not only were we greeted welcome by old friends, but were almost choked by how bad BE FREE was looking after all the water splash for so many days. We take an express tour of the island to the waterfall, enjoy local h...
WE MADE IT! – SwT142 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 3 of 3
Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment wh...
Yay! I can sleep again: and other changes onboard!
Having decided to focus on coastal cruising for the foreseeable future and not a solo crossing of the Pacific, I am trying to adapt myself and Wahine to the new plan. Three changes have taken the lion's share of my attention. Check out the new Channel:...
CROSSING EQUATOR – SwT141 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 2 of 3
Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment wh...
Wedding Bells and Fun in the Water with my Brother
My Brother Brent comes to Japan to officiate at my son`s wedding and then joins me for a few days in Amami. We are hosted by Matt Pride, Uken`s man of adventure and I am reminded how my brother is at home at home in the water. If you are a never-too-late...
CROSSING THE BIGGEST OCEAN – SwT140 – PACIFIC CROSSING 4000 NM NONSTOP part 1 of 2
Finally, we are setting sail into the Pacific pointing our nose towards the Marquises in Polynesia. It's a 4000 nautical miles long sail we gonna do nonstop before dropping our anchor outside Fatu Hiva if everything goes as planned. This is a big moment wh...
TRYING TO BEAT THE HEAT IN BOCAS AND OUR STARLINK REVIEW EP12 4K
The Motherload crew beats the heat and gets used to life in the tropical rainforest of Bocas Del Toro, Panama. After 8months and hundreds of hard miles we give our honest review of Starlink internet service and hardware.
UPGRADING MY BOAT | mastering mast work
We're always trying to upgrade the 10-meter floating vessel we call home. This week we are doing a complete communications overhaul, connecting us to the satellites and extending our VHF/ AIS range with a new aerial install. Enjoying the episodes? Becomi...
WILL WE EVER LEAVE PANAMA? SwT139 – A RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK
Sailing and schedule is a very bad combination and our race against the clock before our visa expired was exhausting. We tried to fix and prepare as much as possible before our longest sail ever before we finally could check out of Panama. On a boat, it's ...
This Remote Island in Japan has the Most Incredible Blue Water.
Hearing the words "remote island Japan" is one thing. Seeing it in person is another. And having the opportunity to sail through its clear, blue waters? That's a dream come true. In this episode, I sail to my third port on this unique Island called Amami....
I Thought We Were Over, Until I Changed My Mind!
Following my two rather sorrowful Videos earlier this year, and after much reflection and consultation with my advisors and sponsors, I have decided to keep Wahine and focus for the time being on exploring Japan from the sea. The goal of solo sailing acr...