Sailing rally pros and cons
We discuss the pros and cons of sailing rallies and mention the only other rally in which we’ve participated. It seems there is a theme, can you guess it?
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Log
The Ship’s Log covers journeys undertaken by sail or canal boat, and includes general posts not covered by the Travel category.
Navigating through the North Borneo Dangers
Navigating a sailboat through the North Borneo Dangers calls for concentration and planning in the final day of the rally.
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Medical kit for a sailboat
We discuss what kind of medical kit and first aid knowledge is needed to be a serious cruiser. A kit should contain medications and wound care treatment.
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Fishing and cooking on board our sailboat
This was a feisty barracuda which gave Jamie a run for his money when he took the hook out. But it was worth it for the smiling thank yous we received from our military patrol crew when we gave it to them.
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Storm sailing: squall and lightning tactics
We started off from remote Tambisan on a clear day, but as we neared our destination a squall developed, rapidly turning into a storm with gale force winds.
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Would YOU join a sailboat rally?
We continue the Sabah Rally along Borneo’s northernmost tip with some joyful lightwind sailing. And we answer some of your questions, including who won the rally?
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Our videos are back and we’re going DAILY!
We’re back, and we’ve got two weeks of daily videos coming up. This is the first of 12, so if you want to see them all NOW come and join us on FTBMates for as little as $2 a month…
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Join our live chat Sunday 24th January
We’ll be taking questions on the hoof, so don’t post yours here but join our chat on the day. Click the link and tap the “Set Reminder” bell to ensure you don’t miss the fun…
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Good News: a Competition! Bad news: 2020 Sucked
In this last episode of the year, we want your feedback, give some love to our supporters, explain why we’re taking this break, and roll out a new competition for everyone.
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Do you know about FTB’s Rum Fund?
Do you know about FTB’s Rum Fund? Did you know that it takes at least one bottle of rum (each!) to produce one video? That’s a lot of rum…
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5 Reasons To Sail Around The World
Starting with a fun evening meeting local people, then venturing to the Blue Ring to dive and coping with engine issues, this episode lists our compelling reasons for sailing around the world.
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Mud volcano and flying the Code Zero
We left Lahad Datu, the rally boats stuffed to their gunwales with guests who were joining us for a party at Silam, our next destination. But before that we just had to visit the local mud volcano…
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Night watch in the pirate zone
We sailed 50 miles towards the pirate zone and straight back to night watches. This meant that after several days of freedom in the jungle, Esper had the ‘graveyard shift’ from 01:00 till dawn.
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Running aground, sailing defensively, catching big fish!
Liz catches her biggest fish. And we find a stunning anchorage. But it is narrow. And there’s a shifting sand bar beneath murky waters right in the middle…
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What’s it like to sail with an armed escort?
It became apparent that we were very much part of the team and expected to keep to the protocols set by ESSCOM. As mariners it was our job to maximise safety at all times and keep them up to speed on what was happening. We share those protocols with you here.
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