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She made us go to New York City! – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 198
We finish our overnight sail, we arrive in New York harbor during the early morning hours. We're just in time to get an amazing experience with the Statue of Liberty and then grab a sweet anchorage! Views of the New York skyline, Ellis Island and so much m...
Offshore at Night: Dodging Wrecks, Reefs and Obstructions – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 197
We've woken at anchor in a gorgeous bay, we're heading a bit north to a lovely vacation destination! Come see how difficult it can be to find space! Then we're going exploring around a popular area before we're shoving off for an overnight passage to New Y...
Ep 131 Is This a Good Idea? DIY Headstay and Furler Swap
The flip side of our rough and rather frightening passage down from Bermuda, in which we nearly lost the rig and my own life a couple of times, was the purchase and install of a new Harken MkIV-Mod3 Ocean Series furler. As part of this upgrade, we replaced...
Dragging Anchor in a Thunderstorm! – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 196
We've grabbed the only available anchorage before a massive thunderstorm hits us. The problem? We are completely exposed to the rough seas and winds that are coming. The forecast is calling for 60knt winds, heavy rain and hail...Not to mention the 6 foot s...
Ep 130 Near Death Twice in 24 Hours (at Sea)
Knowing better is a good life skill, and one I'm still working at. And on this trip the stupid mounts. In many ways, getting the crap scared out of you focuses the mind, and it's something that honestly doesn't happen that often for me (or us). But in an a...
When Your Weather Window Closes On You! – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 195
We're headed north along the Chesapeake Bay! We'll have a night at anchor, then navigate through the famous C&D canal system. Will we continue past Cape May for an overnight passage to New York City or will our plans be stopped in their tracks? Come fi...
Ep 129 Offshore Sailboat Shopping Series: Oyster 575 Walkthrough Tour
As part of our ongoing series on offshore bluewater cruising sailboats (boats specifically designed for world-traveling and heavy weather sailing), we present the Oyster 575. This is one of the penultimate boats that Oyster has ever produced. Questions sho...
Sometimes You Get Sh*t On! – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 194
It's true! Come see what we mean. We're taking you on a journey showing you what it's like maintaining a 44' sailing catamaran while living aboard and traveling full-time! The good moments and the crappy ones. Check out our NEW webpage at www.lazygeckos.n...
Ep 128 Sailing to a Tiny Speck in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean
Another big offshore passage, this time the reverse of what we did last year, heading out from Annapolis on a mirrored route plan to Bermuda. For this trip we bring along two guest crew, Scott and Marty. Together they proved to be a great addition, starti...
B.O.A.T. (Break Out Another Thousand!) – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 193
Electronics repair, diesel engine maintenance, safety gear...We're taking you through so much good stuff on this episode! Plus we explore what keeps Jeremiah so motivated to keep fixing stuff on our Vimeo and Server version! Check out our NEW webpage at ...
Ep 127 Quasi-Famous in Annapolis (Squeezed Between Massive Boat Maintenance Projects)
Wow, what a crazy time. We rush to complete a long list of projects, all while hosting guests aboard Talisman during the Annapolis Boat Show. Our open house was a huge success, with over 30 people attending on Saturday, with others coming by Friday, Sunday...
Living on a Sailboat…What it’s REALLY like! – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 192
You won't find pretty sunsets and yummy cocktails in this video. Come see what life is really like when you live on a sailboat! Check out our NEW webpage at www.lazygeckos.net Other Links: Server: Visit our private server at www.lazygeckos.net Patreon...
Questions Answered!!
We've received a great list of questions from a couple that are planning to sell it all and go sailing, we sit down and give our opinions! Hopefully this will help you drop the landlubber life and go cruising! We also take you behind the scenes during a bi...
Popping Pills and Stuck Bridges – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 190
How do you handle getting prescription medications while cruising offshore? Medical emergencies? What about a serious heart related emergency? We'll show you what we do in this episode! We'll push further north, navigate bridges and even get stuck at one! ...