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Maintenance: Replacing and Repairing Rowlocks on the Kids Dinghy using Recycled Parts
The rowlocks were a none standard size on the kids dinghy and we couldn't get any oars to fit, so Woody cut off the old rowlocks and glued on some new ones he found on some abandoned dinghies by the skips in the boat yard. ⒸⓄⓃⓃⒺⒸⓉ ▷PATREO...
Maintenance: Cleaning Mould (Mold) from Water Tanks and Fitting Filters on our Sailboat
All of our sailboat repair and maintenance blogs are now hosted on our dedicated maintenance channel, MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/mothershipmaintenance An edited version of this video is now hosted there. Scrubbing...
Jabsco Marine Toilet – Replacing Joker Valve and Lubricating with Salad dressing
All of our sailboat repair and maintenance blogs are now hosted on our dedicated maintenance channel, MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/mothershipmaintenance An edited version of this video is now hosted there. Replacing...
017: Sailing in Greece – Delphi and Dolphins in The Gulf of Patras.. after a Rig Check
We had mixed feelings about leaving Lefkas - it was sad to say goodbye to our new friends but we were really excited about setting sail again. We did last minute shopping, engine checks and a rig inspection from where we could see all the walks we'd done...
Sailing Away on our Sea Travels Again – Goodbye Lefkas – Hello Dolphins!
So we finally left Lefkas and we're sailing again after a long cold wet winter! We hoisted the sails, turned off the engine and were met with beautiful white caps and magic dolphins. What a thrill! It was sad to say goodbye to all the friends we'd made ...
016: Meteora Monasteries Visit and Family Skiing on a Budget in Greece
There’s no sailing in this blog but we did get to explore the snow-capped mountains that we could see from our boat in Lefkas Marina. We hired a car and headed for the hills - an easy journey as there were hardly any cars on the road, so we wound our w...
Family Travel and Sailing Blogs about Exploring the World by Sea and Living your Dream
Our new CHANNEL AD.! A decade of planning, saving and sacrifice to eventually live the dream of traveling the world by sea. We sold all our belongings, quit our jobs, rented the house, took the kids out of school and searched for the best cruising boat w...
Massive New Pilot Cutter Build / Ferry Planks – Rebuilding Tally Ho EP17
Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht – Visiting Luke Powell’s latest Pilot Cutter / Planking a traditional wooden ferry boat. Support; http://www.sampsonboat.co.uk/support-tally-ho Become a Patron; http://www.patreon.com/sampsonboatco ----- THIS epi...
Laminating timbers into an old yacht / Cornish Projects – Rebuilding Tally Ho EP16
Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht - Working away in Cornwall, laminating with epoxy and visiting other projects Support; http://www.sampsonboat.co.uk/support-tally-ho Become a Patron; http://www.patreon.com/sampsonboatco --- This episode, I do some w...
015: Wintering on a Sailboat when Thunder Storms Start and Sailing Stops
After problems with the boat and stormy weather our plans for travel and adventure change and we end up spending the winter months in Lefkas, Greece. We take up some new hobbies like horse riding, knitting(!), hiking and guitar and get to know our fellow ...
Building a New, Traditional Boat in Cornwall – Rebuilding Tally Ho EP 15
Building a New, Traditional Boat in Cornwall (working away) – cutting floor timbers from English Oak. Support; http://www.sampsonboat.co.uk/support-tally-ho Become a Patron; http://www.patreon.com/sampsonboatco ----- In this episode, I travel to the ...
014: Sailing Ionian Flotilla Routes with Yacht Chartering Friends
We meet up with some friends who charter a yacht for the week and sail around the Southern Ionian, exploring caves on Meganisi and beaches on Ithaca Island. We're hit by another storm and go against our off grid principles by sheltering in a cafe with a b...
Cutting and Fitting a Keel Timber Scarph Joint – Rebuilding Tally Ho EP14.PART2.
Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht - Cutting and Fitting the Keel Scarph in a massive piece of hardwood timber Support; http://www.sampsonboat.co.uk/support-tally-ho Become a Patron; http://www.patreon.com/sampsonboatco ----- THIS episode, I cut and ...
WE BOUGHT A SAILBOAT!
We bought a sailboat! In this video we get the boat surveyed, do a sea trial and buy a sailboat, a 1993 Catalina 30 mk ii. We are beyond excited! Vlog #105 Help support Wicked Salty at https://www.patreon.com/WickedSalty?ty=h --------------------------...