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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...
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 foota...
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...
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: Cap...
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: https://amzn.to/2OwLSPZ Check out our Barefo...
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...
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!!! https://teespring.co...
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...
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 acti...
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 Gille...
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 ...
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 h...
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 tourname...
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 beg...