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#nopredictions #gusting
We cross from Portugal to the Canary Islands, we encounter a Severe Storm 11. Nothing was predicted, we were just caught out under way. Gusts of 57 knots and about 40 hours under 40 knots of constant wind. It was exhausting and Carla was very ill with sea sickness leaving Si...
#problems #bestuck
We have a scary moment coming back to the dingy when the tide went off, we nearly got stuck but we managed to get to Ocean Fox.
The currents going in and out of the inlets are so strong and confused that is a bit scary.
We enjoyed so much Vilamoura, such a beautiful and tidy vill...
#overnight #crossingthestraight
We depart Gibraltar for Portugal on an over night sail through the straights between Europe and Africa. We encounter some strong winds and waves .
We arrive and anchor at Culatra on the Portuguese coast close to Faro. We experience strong tides as we try to make ou...
#freebees #boatwork
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This is a technical video of the installation of a Water Maker Pro to Ocean Fox. You can follow the this step by step guide on how we fitted our Karcher water maker.
The video finishes with th...
#fromthesea #drivingtheboat
We are going up to the mast to instal our radar reflector.
We buy a new battery bank for Ocean Fox.
Very interesting how you have to cross the runaway to go to Spain. We went there to buy all the fittings to install the water maker.
We have a wine tasting with our friend...
Spirits are up as we near our destination! This video is packed with GORGEOUS imagery of life at sea. We discuss how it has been crossing the ocean with an electric motor, Herby fixes a malfunction in the packing gland and talks about cloud formations with high and low pressure systems, and we cook ...
#checking #arriving
The insurance company requires our rig to be checked so we stop in Almerimar to do it. We also change the sheets.
We arrive in Gibraltar where we service our life raft and take the chance to see it inflated.
We have a tourist day around the rock in Gib.
The water maker arrives,...
Monkey, camel, castles and caves -- from Gibraltar to Tangier -- this episode is colored in contrasts. We climb the rock of Gibraltar and drink a lot of their beer before braving the straights to take a bite of Africa. Tangier did not disappoint.
On a side note, we want to thank all of you for you...
#ancient #museums
We visit Cartagena and their beautiful Amphitheater, very impressive!
Due to heavy rains during the night we wake up to a bay full of rubbish around Ocean Fox and spent two hours getting rid of everything.
Worst thunderstorm we have ever came across, but we managed to get away an...
Things can go really badly when you run over a fishing line. In this episode we get unlucky--or lucky--depending on how you look at the situation. But after a few stressful moments, we’re back to having fun on our journey to Gibraltar. We visit a bunch of neat seaside towns, do some fishing, and mak...
We traveled to St. Augustine this week to chat with our friends, Rudy and Carol, and answer their questions about sailing to the Bahamas for the first time. Questions covered in this video include:
How do we get to the Bahamas from Florida?
- For more info, see our Bahamas Video Cruising Guide:
H...
What could go wrong? If you can, we might… even if it’s not a great idea. Because that’s often when the fun happens. With a little safety consideration, we enjoy a sailing swim, do some caving, and find ourselves in a serious boil.
Follow our sailing story every Sunday! We’re just learning what wo...
We are on the move again, but run into some weather that changes our plans.
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#traveldestinations destinationsunknown
We are still in Ibiza on this lovely bay that we really enjoy.
We decided to clean the bottom of the boat as the water is crystal clear here.
We go for a visit to the island of Formentera but decided not to stay overnight as it was a bit bumpy. Than we set of...
Not so smooth sailing. Just when our luck seems so good, it gives out. But before our SAIL FAIL, we celebrate safe landing in a sketchy anchorage, find out that our boat does better than expected sailing into the wind, and learn an important lesson about eating out abroad.
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#nature #traveling
We arrive in Ibiza and starting to have problems with the electricity, the batteries are going... and we are considering lithium batteries.
Carla always use the time underway to cook. This time was bread, muesli and delicious banana bread.
What a wonderful anchorage to paddle bo...
It was a beautiful sail... until we found water in the bilges and the autopilot started screaming, again!
The conditions we like to sail in! Plus touring of the mountains around Cascais and overcoming serious Burning Man FOMO. It's no joke.
Episode 5 season Alpha
#nature #lovingit
In this episode we finally find a technician to reprogram the AIS transponding, so now you can follow us.
We go for a big shopping, always a problem to bring everything back to the boat but we always find a way, even with a bumpy sea as it was this time.
We have our American frien...
It's not sailing, but exploring the Portugal countryside with a local is pretty awesome!
This week we arrive in Porto Portugal in thick fog. Snag an invite to enjoy dinner and some off-road fun with a local family, and score some excellent sailing conditions on our way to Portimao.
Special ...
#swimming #clearwaters
In this episode we have Pedro, Carla’s father with us for a week, well known as “the paparazzi “, the camera is always on and in his hands!
We finally found the banging noise we had on the boat, a few herb jars left behind the oven.
We cross to Menorca with not much wind in ...
Our first stop after crossing the Bay of Biscay turns out to be one of the most amazing places in Spain.
After some fun picking up trash and putting around in the dinghy, we explore the old town and historic castle. Then some friends join us and we head off to Porto in a thick fog.
If you’re ever ...
#finances #wetellyouall
Carla and Simon talk about the cost to sail the Mediterranean for six months. The three Fs, fuel, food and fees around Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Italy, Balearic Islands and the South coast of Spain.
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#family #boatlife
Sailing around Sardinia it’s been wonderful, what a beautiful island, the colours of the water are just amazing!
We have some family time with Simon’s daughter Jasmine and her boyfriend Jacque. You will enjoy when Jacque tries the paddle board.
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Just show up with your toothbrush and set sail! Not so much… Before heading offshore we encounter a few hiccups, but the headaches are worth it. In this episode we do our best to prepare for a four-day ocean sail and set off across the Bay of Biscay.
As far as fists go, this is one heck of a way t...
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