Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Wooden boat”

Salt & Tar: Ep.165- Cushions!

Our first look at the cushions inside the boat! We are half way through making all the cushions. I love the striped fabric for the dinette and the light color fabric we chose for the quarter bunks. Having two different fabrics kind of helps separate the bo...

Nov 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:04

The MOST USEFUL tool in the universe being made! (finishing deck & stanchions) — Sailing Yabá #53

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 53 In this episode, as all the covering boards are finally in place, we manage to continue building the stanchions for the bulwark and... we finish building our deck! YAY! 👉 SUBSCRIBE to not miss out on the ...

Nov 07, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:25

A Grizzly in the Boathouse – Episode 186 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

Steve is the 5th generation of his family to live at Pinetum Farm, and many of his tools are lovely hand-me-downs, but some are workhorses he bought at the start of the project for as much bang as he could get for the buck. Unfortunately, the Delta thickne...

Nov 05, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:18

Salt & Tar: Ep.164- Learning to Sew

We have so many to thank for helping us with materials for this project! It took, of course, longer than I thought to get the hang of it but mostly that was just finding the right head space. Not being too overcritical and being okay with it not being perf...

Nov 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:40

Installing the one missing piece that was holding us back! — Sailing Yabá #52

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 52 In this episode, we finally install the missing piece that was holding back on so many other parts to come to life! Also, we discovered some rot on our ceiling and finally made a hatch for the bow locker. The...

Oct 31, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:15

Counter Install & Annapolis Sailboat Show—Episode 185—Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

Before we went to the boat show, Steve made progress with the galley sink, counter, and stowage area. He broke out some locust and used cherry for the first time—some sweeping, beautiful curves have made a beautiful cubby for needful things where food pr...

Oct 29, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:28:53

Salt & Tar: Ep.163- Unseizing our Windlass

To Jeff, who reached out to help with the windlass project, my emails kept getting sent back. Thanks for being willing to help! It means a lot to us. Thanks for watching everyone! ~Ruthie p.s. if you’re near the SF Bay Area and would like to volunteer...

Oct 28, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:26

WOULDN’T IT HAVE BEEN BETTER TO BUILD A NEW BOAT FROM ZERO? — Sailing Yabá #51

Head to https://squarespace.com/sailingyaba to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code SAILINGYABA Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 51 In this episode we build our covering board, superstructure columns and purple bu...

Oct 24, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:32:30

Fitting the Galley Sink – Episode 184 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

We hope you caught the live discussion with Chesapeake Light Craft's John Harris that stood in for last week's episode. If not, here it is: https://youtu.be/498a2IpwfAc And we went aboard Calypso, a Bristol Channel Cutter (hull No. 6, built by the Sam L. ...

Oct 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:59

Salt & Tar: Ep.162- Exotic Choices

Typical work week for us, boatbuilding and video-making. The cabin house gets a little prettier with a splash of function. Enjoy the show! p.s. if you’re near the SF Bay Area and would like to volunteer you can reach us here: [email protected]....

Oct 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:05

LIVE Sailboat Tour of Bristol Channel Cutter Calypso – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

We went live aboard a small cruising boat in Annapolis during the Annapolis Sailboat Show with Nica and Jeremy Waters, cruisers who went all-in on their beloved 28' Bristol Channel Cutter, Calypso. Over the last few years they've made a great many updates ...

Oct 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:15

Our MAINMAST could have fallen! — Sailing Yabá #50

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 50 In this episode we find a very alarming situation going on with our mast and we also start building the flooring structure of our future home! 👉 SUBSCRIBE to not miss out on the new episodes: https://bit...

Oct 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:56

Tender Design & Selection w/ Designer John Harris – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

The sound gets better at 13:11! Thanks for your patience. We had the mics turned down from the noisy day before, when we were walking around a crowded show grounds. Steve and Annie B met up with John Harris, owner and CEO of Chesapeake Light Craft www.cl...

Oct 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:08:43

Salt & Tar: Ep.161- Cardboard-Aided Design

Thanks for watching everyone! ~Ruthie p.s. if you’re near the SF Bay Area and would like to volunteer you can reach us here: [email protected]. Let us know your experience and what you’re comfortable doing. We’ll get back to you as soon as we...

Oct 14, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:30

We’ll Be Live from the 2021 Annapolis Sailboat Show – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

Here are the streaming and in-person events over the coming week: 7 a.m. ET, Friday, October 15: A2A Live from the Annapolis Sailboat Show The stream will be here: https://youtu.be/498a2IpwfAc A look around, and talking tenders with John Harris of Chesa...

Oct 11, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:49

We are almost not HOMELESS anymore! — Sailing Yabá #49

Head to https://squarespace.com/sailingyaba to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code SAILINGYABA Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 49 In this episode we are finally building our floating home, starting with the firs...

Oct 10, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:27

Working Towards the Galley & Alix Update – Episode 183 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

Oh what a tangled web we weave! Anyone will tell you about the compromises in nearly all liveaboard choices, and to be sure at least a vast majority of cubic inches are considered and cogitated upon, this week's episode takes a hard 90-degree turn into an ...

Oct 08, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:53

Salt & Tar: Ep.160- I have made Light (with the help of Jack)

We sailed the boat, took a vacation, but we're not done building yet. We get right back into it working with Jack on our electrical. After a few days down below it felt good to get back on deck and we furthered the aft cleat assembly. Lots more to get done...

Oct 07, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:58

This is NOT how an engine gets removed from a boat! — Sailing Yabá #48

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 48 In this episode, we finally remove our engine from inside the boat. Using no fancy tools! We hope this episode brings you a bit of the delightful feeling we have every time we watch our team work their way th...

Oct 03, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:46

No-Glue Drawers – Episode 182 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

This week it's just what it says on the tin. Steve goes through making the four remaining drawers for the workbench after he finishes the proof-of-concept drawer he and Wes started. Victoria's drawers went from impossible-to-open to dry and super wiggly in...

Oct 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:42:53

Salt & Tar: Ep.159- Island Life

After the high of raising and sailing with our mainsail it was hard to follow. Our buddy, Hoffa, convinced us we needed to take a more legit break and come visit him on the island of Catalina that he now calls home. Thanks for watching everyone! ~Ruthie ...

Sep 30, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:23

Our boat has to move even though it’s not ready yet! (+ engine accident!) — Sailing Yabá #47

Head to https://squarespace.com/sailingyaba to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code SAILINGYABA Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 47 In this episode, we moved our boat from one side to the other, with no wheels or ...

Sep 26, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:33:57

Arabella’s Workbench, Part 2 – Episode 181 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

The Bellota the Bilge Dragon t-shirt can be found here: https://www.bonfire.com/bellota-the-bilge-dragon/ All of the milling in the last episode is starting to show its worth as the workbench comes together. The Emmert patternmaker's vise, which was a gen...

Sep 24, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:23

Salt & Tar: Ep.158- Spontaneous Sunset Sail