Jamie talks about the side of sailing that we don’t always show in our episodes. As many sailors will tell you, it ain’t all cocktails and white sand beaches, sometimes life gets in the way. After 1232 nautical miles of difficult sailing and unforeseen hurdles, we made it to our destination, the place Liz had been dreaming about for over … Read More
We killed our engine dead
What would you do if you were on a sailboat in a deep lagoon dotted with reefs and your engine stopped dead?
Anchoring with the charts, depth and weather against you
We love Sulawesi, but it’s not easy finding somewhere safe to anchor when the water depth rises from 1.5km to 7m in seconds.
What happens when you can’t trust your charts?
We’ve sailed over land, anchored in the mountains, and had no warning of an island directly in front of us.
Sailboat Engine Fail | Could We Have Done Better?
We ran the engine for an hour when we left the anchorage. But it cut out, and we were forced to tack back to safety… PLUS a real-time update from the UK.
8000 Miles in 36 Hours
Endorphins are released during pleasurable activities such as dancing, sailing and eating. They help relieve pain, reduce stress and improve your sense of well-being, just like dolphins!