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29 A Day in the Life- Welcoming Our New “Crew”
www.velocir.com So, we've had our hands full the last couple of weeks with our newest addition! This has been in the works for many months now, and it was finally decided that the Captains needed their "Crew." Crew is a Miniature Australian Shepherd. H...
Cruising Alaska – Petersburg
We are settling in for the winter in Petersburg, Alaska's North Harbor where amenities, while primitive, are adequate for our needs. 30amp electric, water, showers, laundry and internet access are all available in this small town of 3000 souls. For more ...
VELOCIR – An Albin Vega’s Journey from Graveyard to Blue Water Cruising Sailboat
Photos, photos, photos and the whole story!!! A narrated photo slideshow detailing the four year rebuild of the Albin Vega 27 sailboat Velocir. From bare hull to blue water cruiser. www.velocir.com
North to Alaska: Day 1 (Weather Permitting)
Departing Honolulu we had a favorable weather forecast. Unfortunately, within 12 hours the forecast changed. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – We Made it!
After 35 days at sea from Nawiliwili, Hawaii to Sitka, Alaska in our Albin Vega 27 "Lealea" we are resting up and doing some minor repairs to the boat. More videos in the days and weeks to come. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honol...
A Day in the Life- Sailing Tallship HMS Bounty Part 1
Bounty was built in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia in 1960 for the 1962 Marlon Brando movie Mutiny on the Bounty. A wooden ship- she is 180 feet long overall. The height of the main mast is 115 feet. Bounty has over 18 sails to hoist, furl and many projects to a...
I’m On A Boat- Running Rigging
Redoing the running rigging on a cruising sailboat involves measuring, measuring and measuring. Then we head over to Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies for a tutorial of the different standard line selections, discussing their uses, breaking strengths and des...
Cruising Lealea in Hawaii – Moloka’i
One of our favorite total get-away places in Hawaii is Hale o' Lono on the island of Moloka'i. Just 30 nautical miles from Honolulu, albeit upwind, can be an easy sail if you choose the right weather window. Lono Harbor offers quiet solitude most of the ...
Cruising Lealea in Hawaii – Prepared
Preparations complete. We will take a short shake down cruise in the islands, refuel, restock fresh provisions and depart on our next long voyage to Alaska. For more details and more up-to-date information on voyage planning check out this article on our...
27 A Day in the Life- Cruising Albin Vega Velocir 5-10-12
Albin Vega Velocir makes 98 miles in 14 hours, completing her leg from Old Point, Comfort, VA to Solomons Island, MD. At the entrance to the Rappohannock River, Amelia spots some major commercial fishing involving huge fishing trawlers, smaller boats with...
26 A Day in the Life- Cruising Albin Vega Velocir 5-3-12
Albin Vega Velocir avoids impressive thunderstorms for multiple days while traveling north on the Alligator River of North Carolina. We go through the two locks of the Dismal Swamp Canal, enjoying its beautiful trees and wildlife. This leg was full of br...
25 A Day in the Life- Cruising Albin Vega Velocir 4-26-12
Albin Vega Velocir travels through the Carolinas, stopping to anchor in the beautiful Waccamaw River. We use our anchor ball as a trip line and also to show our space to other boats. In the morning, Grant sees men huddled by a tree throw a body over a cl...
24 A Day in the Life- Cruising Albin Vega Velocir 4-22-12
Albin Vega Velocir has been getting some water in the bilge from a leaky stuffing box, so we tighten the nuts to compact the packing and all is well! Then, we spend the weekend in Charleston. The Farmer's Market is going on, as well as Race Week in the h...
Cruising Lealea in Hawaii: Voyage Preparation (Stitching Chicken)
Voyage planning becomes preparation when thought gives way to action as we get closer to departure. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "...