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SEA TRIALS Begin! Aluminum SAILBOAT Enksail Orion 49 | EP 252
This time on Distant Shores we take our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat on her first sea trial to test out the engine and systems, the 3 rudder configuration and swing keel. 00:00 Opening 01:04 Electronic Engine Start 01:46 Leaving the Dock 02:31 Handling with 3 Rudders 04:18 Learning t...
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Removal
I had to remove the keel to find where the leak was. Water was coming in from the keel housing (cavity). It ended up having a crack next to the keel lock bolt. I fiberglassed it shut. The keel lock is not necessary in my opinion. If one runs aground the keel can kick back and not rip out the keel lo...
Skills you Need to Build a Wood Sailboat – Laminating, Filleting & Lofting (Visual Podcast Ep.2)
We talk about some of the skills you are going to need to know in order to build a wood boat. We highlight Lofting, Lamination, Shaping and Filleting. We even delve into pegging and rubbing ;) We talk about how the boat build process has been going and some hacks to make building easier. Spencer con...
Building our Dream Wharram Catamaran in Hawaii (Litzenberger’s Visual Podcast Ep. 1)
We had some lofty plans before borders started to close and made us rethink our summer plans. We ended us flying to Maui, Hawaii to stay with Spencer's parents and Spencer decided to start to build a James Wharram designed plywood catamaran. It's the 14 foot Hitia model. On our FIRST episo...
Salt & Tar: Episode 93 – In-Water Rudder Repair
Nothing sucks more than after a fresh bottom job your first sail runs you into a submerged tree. Garrett and Memo, being the handy quick-on-their-feet thinkers, drop the rudder, straighten it, reinstall it, and are sailing before the week's over! Memo has a Morgan 30 but you may recognize him f...
Ep.66, To Islamorada on a Sailboat! ⛵(Florida Keys)
Part 30 of a series: Sailing Miami to Key West. Ashley and I arrive at Lorelei Restaurant in Islamorada on our sailboat just before a rainstorm. The bartender shows us a video of a Crocodile swimming in the marina. We meet with a longtime friend (Josh) who is living the dream on his boat. He take...![The Ultimate Cruising Yacht? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep49]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/RzAKwqcIpw0/mqdefault.webp)
The Ultimate Cruising Yacht? | Sailing Wisdom [S3 Ep49]
It’s time to compare a Pogo 12.50 to our Plastic Classic Morgan 45! A friend has invited us to come sailing on a racer cruiser. It’s a very different experience from what we are used to! In this video, we include footage of our adventure on the Pogo while we reflect on the differences between racers...![Ep. 52, Sail Boat Launch and FIRST SAIL! [Tampa Bay] ⛵](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/aIxMSA5r7PE/mqdefault.webp)
Ep. 52, Sail Boat Launch and FIRST SAIL! [Tampa Bay] ⛵
Part 4 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Ashley and I launch our trailer sailer at E.G. Simmons State Park public boat launch in Ruskin, Florida USA. After a fuel stop at Little Harbor Marina, we motor out, then set sail for Beer Can Island. For uncensored content: Check out this Bill Gil...
Ep. 35, Sailing to Key Biscayne (No-Name Harbor)
Part 12 of a series: Sailing Miami to Key West. We Sail in open water for the FIRST time! The wind is strong enough on Biscayne Bay to reef the main sail. Ashley and I reflect on our decision to reef and footage from that epic sail is fast forwarded. We arrive at No Name Harbor and are disappoint...
Ep. 23, Outdoor Shower on a Sailboat!
Sailing on a gusty day. We reef the sails and still enjoy good boat speed. The weather is hot, so Ashley decides to use our new outdoor shower to cool off. We now have a drone and show some footage over Lake Wylie. Looking forward to the beautiful footage it will provide in Florida! Help support ...
Ep. 21, How To: Pirate An Island (Med. Style) Sailboat Mooring
Ride along on our sailboat! We dock it to fuel up at the Marina. Next, we anchor Mediterranean style at a local "party" island where we unload sound equipment. We turn up the volume and perform an impromptu concert for the unsuspecting island beach goers. 1.) Buy the Bill Gillenwater so...
Ep. 20, Inland Lake Sailing (Charlotte NC)
Ashley and I have fun sailing on a breezy day. We race a sailboat near us and discuss sail shape as we pass a famous home on Lake Wylie in the Carolina's. The local legend is that the home was once owned by either Hulk Hogan or Ric Flair. Movie clip: Captain Ron Buy this Bill Gillenwater song...
Ep. 19, Sail Away and Be Free!!!
I practice sailing close to shore when a surprise storm forces a decision to either continue sailing, or run for cover. The song is by Bill Gillenwater. Please consider buying the song, then continue to shop: Check out our Barefoot Apparel Store!!! Become part of our crew on Patreon!
Ep. 18, Sailing Is Exciting!
Finding the limits of our new sailboat. The right wind makes for exciting sailing! Ashley and I discuss my social habits. Four different conversations happen with random people on Lake Wylie in Charlotte NC. This Amazon link is to some SEXY bikini. Buy it, and/or, continue shopping. Your purcha...
Ep. 17, Hurricane Florence Pre-Prep AND Sailboat RACE!!!
In a future episode, we will show how we prepared the sailboat for Hurricane Florence. Until then, enjoy an encounter with a local legendary sailor. Accidental jibe about halfway through video. Check out our Barefoot Apparel Store!!! Become part of our crew on Patreon!
Ep. 16, Sailboat Tows Family In Distress
A family of fishermen are stranded with no working engine on a pontoon boat. After I demonstrate a heave-to, I float near them to see if they want my assistance. I tow them safely to a dock, but to get them to their final destination, I flag down another motor boat and ask if they will tow the fam...
Ep. 15, Sailboat Hammock Ride!!!!! ⛵
Ashley demonstrates how we install our hammock on the sailboat. I take the boat for a solo sail on a light wind day and ride in the hammock. I pass by a friendly fisherman and have a short conversation. Next, the wind picks up, and the true sailing action starts. Very quickly, I pass by a family...
Ep. 14, Learning to Sail on Lake Wylie!
Ashley tells a memory of boating on Lake Wylie as a kid. Some footage of my second solo sails follows. The song in this episode is by our dear friend Bill Gillenwater. Please help support the adventures by clicking the link below, buying the Bill Gillenwater song on Amazon, then continuing to sh...
Ep. 13, What LUBE is Best For a Sailboat?
Ashley and I have a wonderful day of sailing and motor sailing. We discuss the types of lubricants we have used on the sailboat. Below is a link to Amazon for a 12 oz can of Boeshield T-9 Lubricant spray. If you buy it or buy something while using this link, we may get a small commission. Thank y...
Ep. 12, Wind Indicator Importance (to New Sailors)
Footage from one of our first sailing adventures. We begin to realize just how much the wind changes directions, especially on a lake. As the wind changes speed and direction, I realize the wind indicator is out of position and is not visible from the helm. Please help support more adventures by ...
Ep. 11, Jet Ski Accidentally Hit Our Boat
While taking a friend for his first sail, another friend accidentally ran his Jet Ski into the side of our boat. There are a lot of laughs in this funny episode as we enjoy a leisurely sail on a calm evening. I capture the start of a bass fishing tournament as the anglers race to their favorite fis...
Ep.10, First Solo Sail!
Footage of my first solo sail. After a short intro with Ashley, I sail with a symmetrical spinnaker without a spinnaker pole (or whisker pole). I reminisce about flying a kite as a young kid and the similarities to sailing. Some thunderstorm clouds begin to roll in, so I call it a day. This Amaz...
Ep. 9, Sailing Is SO Much FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On our 4th sail ever. We practice tacking and daydream about sailing in Florida. We discuss some misconceptions about sailors and how we would like to change that. We reflect on just how much fun sailing really is and Ashley says "I choose to Sail." We explore a marina and find the BIGGE...