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Episode 219 – Sailing Life – Planes, Trains and Automobiles….. And Jet boats!! Isles of Scilly.
We travel back to the UK from Pickle after getting her all snug and winterised in our winter marina in Italy. Then we embark on a crazy trip to the Isles of Scilly, which involves train journeys, a the night riviera sleeper train, buses, planes, taxis and ...
Episode 218 – Washing Wet Weather Gear and Winterising the Boat!
Winterising jobs are top priority this week! We made it to our winter marina and start to do the hundreds of jobs to ready Pickle for the winter when Chris has to leave, the car has broken down and the Italian garage is useless so we end up doing some craz...
Episode 217 – Last Sail of the Season and we Lose our Anchor!
After last weeks episode where we get our quotes for repairs and have a knees up, we are finally ready to leave Crotone, in the dark, sailing onto Roccella along the boot of Italy. We have a final amazing sunrise at sea get ourselves in some heavy weather ...
Episode 216- Engine Failure, Crushed Boats and a Drunk Captain!
Well yet again we're in a Pickle! After the last months constant storm sailing we finally had engine failure in last weeks episode, Thankfully engine stripping and rebuilds is becoming something we're quite good at! So this week guys Chris is yet again pul...
Episode 215 – Winter Sailing from Kefalonia, Greece to Italy and Dodging Storms!
We're doing it guys!! We're just bloody well doing it! There is no two day window to cross from Greece to Italy so we have to just go for it, we leave in one storm and arrive in another, throw in engine failure at the end and you get the jist of this mad, ...
Episode 214 – Sailing Greece in the Calm before the Storm!
We have a very needed break in these crazy weeks of storms! We discover the gorgeous calm surroundings and explore for miles on white sandy beaches, then manage to sail on along the Greek coast and cross to Kefalonia in huge swell, where we take shelter fo...
Episode 213 – At Anchor in a Beaufort 9 Stormy Weather, in the Winter Mediterranean!
We leave one anchorage to have a pretty great sail compared to a lot these last few weeks! Arriving in time to avoid the strong winds which were coming! Predicted a Beaufort 9 for 2/3 days straight! We take shelter in beautiful bay which has a lot of shel...
Episode 212 – Winter Storm Sailing in the SouthEast Mediterranean
It's all about the sailing this week guys!! After hiding out in a sheltered Military Naval bay away from some big storms, we finally set sail again, nervously passing through live firing grounds into open water and after a strong day sail find ourselves sa...
Episode 211 – Winter Sailing in the Mediterranean! Seeking Shelter in a Scary Naval Harbour!
We have some great sails this week in-between some very strong winds in the beautiful winter mediterranean! We explore further our isolated anchorage and finally find a trail to follow to a gorgeous little church before night sailing on to a naval harbour ...
Episode 210 – Storm Sailing in the Med at Winter then finding ourselves lost in the Greek Wilderness
There are some serious storms about in the Winter in the Mediterranean! And we seem to encounter a few this year! Which is ok but you have to find safe sheltered anchorages when it gets really nasty, and that isn't always as easy as it sounds! After some s...
Episode 209 – Sailing the Aegean Sea and finding Paradise! PLUS BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!!! We are appearing at the Annapolis SailBoat Show from the 10th - 14th October 2024. We will be part of the Cruisers Creating Content Stand (YouTubers) We will be there everyday throughout the Sailboat show and there is lots to see...
Episode 207 – Swimming with horses off the Boat for Beaus Birthday in Rhodes, Greece!
Celebrating B's 15th birthday in style, the Pickle Family takes a hike to a beautiful observation tower, makes new animal friends including horses and cats, and even swims with the horses for an unforgettable day on the island of Rhodes, Greece. Learn more...
Episode 206 – We Have cheeky fun with guests aboard Pickle while sailing Rhodes, Greece.
Discover the beauty of Rhodes, Greece through the lens of the Sailing Pickle Family. Immerse yourself in their sailing adventures, exploration of ancient sites, and cultural experiences in this must-visit destination.
Episode 205 – Checking Out of Turkey and into Greece! Discovering Rhodes.
Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Sailing Pickle Family as they discover the wonders of Rhodes, Greece! Watch them expertly navigate their sailboat, drop anchor at stunning locations, and explore hidden gems like never before. Join them on Episode 2...