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SDA125P West Palm Beach Walkabout and Leather Patchwork
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take one last walk around West Palm Beach, and find a way to patch our ailing salon cushions as we get another day closer to sailing out of Lake Worth, Florida.Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subscribe to read all of their amazing articles with stunning pics. Of course we'll offer you a discounted subscription, just ...
SDA124N Clean Bottom Raising the Antenna
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we install a new antenna and scrape the reef off the bottom of the hull as we get a few steps closer to leaving for the Bahamas. I can't wait to get back to those pristine waters! Don't miss the beautiful dive montage in this episode!Fair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me to be fully uncensored.When I started this platform I was pretty shy on camera, so this was truly uncensored.Now, you'...
SDA124P Clean Bottom Raising the Antenna
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we install a new antenna and scrape the reef off the bottom of the hull as we get a few steps closer to leaving for the BahamasOur Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subscribe to read all of their amazing articles with stunning pics. Of course we'll offer you a discounted subscription, just click this linkhttps://digitalmagazi...
SDA123N Swapping the Generator
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're back aboard 'Kokomo' to swap out her generator. Ever wonder what goes into replacing a major component in a skinny compartment? Talk of a water heater leads to a shower montage!Fair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me to be fully uncensored.When I started this platform I was pretty shy on camera, so this was truly uncensored.Now, you'll miss the parts on the cutting room floor. T...
SDA123P Swapping the Generator
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're back aboard 'Kokomo' to swap out her generator. Ever wonder what goes into replacing a major component in a skinny compartment?Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subscribe to read all of their amazing articles with stunning pics. Of course we'll offer you a discounted subscription, just click this linkhtt...
SDA122N Pool Noodles for Fenders?!?
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we concentrate on our friends new to them Manta 38 cat Kokomo. Dave does some bottom sanding before splashing in an insanely tight well, and then moving to a nearby marina. Later we crew Kokomo down the ICW, with a stop at Peck Lake to enjoy the sunset. The beach makes me long for the days I wandered naked on the beaches in the Bahamas! Then we move on to her new home in Lake Worth... on the mooring we're...
SDA122P Pool Noodles for Fenders?!?
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we concentrate on our friends new to them Manta 38 cat Kokomo. Dave does some bottom sanding before splashing in an insanely tight well, and then moving to a nearby marina. Later we crew Kokomo down the ICW, with a stop at Peck Lake to enjoy the sunset, on to her new home in Lake Worth... on the mooring we're borrowing from Matt!Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine...
SDA121N Should the Battens be Attached to the Mast?!?
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we move to a friends' mooring in clearer water to continue working on Dark Angel, getting her ready to go back to the Bahamas. We receive and install the parts to replace a few of our undersized mainsail batten sliders. We're getting closer!We discover our broken battens here; https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sailingdarkangel/813352509We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!Awesome company and amazi...
SDA121P Should the Battens be Attached to the Mast?!?
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we move to a friends' mooring in clearer water to continue working on Dark Angel, getting her ready to go back to the Bahamas. We receive and install the parts to replace a few of our undersized mainsail batten sliders. We're getting closer!We discover our broken battens; https://www.patreon.com/posts/sda79p-did-our-80787688?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator...
SDA120N Spinnaker meets Sailrite
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take our poor, beaten up spinnaker ashore to our friend, who puts her Sailrite skills to work to patch our beautiful spinnaker back up and get her ready for downwind sailing again.Thinking we need to invest in a SailriteCheck out our jib repair here https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sailingdarkangel/838030769Fair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me to be fully uncensored.When I started this platform I was...
SDA120P Spinnaker meets Sailrite
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take our poor, beaten up spinnaker ashore to our friend Martha, who puts her Sailrite skills to work to patch our beautiful spinnaker back up and get her ready for downwind sailing again.Thinking we need to invest in a SailriteCheck out our jib repair here https://youtu.be/e_JwVossjSQOur Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subsc...
SDA119N Powering Up! One Step Closer to the Bahamas
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we tackle battery issues once again. Andy and Nancy bring us more of the SLA batteries they donated a few months ago because we've consumed the original ones, and Cal calls us to let us know there's a cat at the city dock upgrading to Lithium batteries, looking to re-home their AGMs!!Fair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me to be fully uncensored.When I started this platform I was pretty shy on...
SDA119P Powering Up! One Step Closer to the Bahamas
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we tackle battery issues once again. Andy and Nancy bring us more of the SLA batteries they donated a few months ago because we've consumed the original ones, and Cal calls us to let us know there's a cat at the city dock upgrading to Lithium batteries, looking to re-home their AGMs!!Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! S...
SDA118N Dark Angel gets Smitten
The Dark Angel crew jumps ship to crew the beautiful Shannon ketch 'Smitten'.A chilly but gorgeous modelling shoot and a cleverly disguised marriage proposal both take advantage of this beautiful, classic ketch. Join us behind the scenes.Fair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me to be fully uncensored.When I started this platform I was pretty shy on camera, so this was truly uncensored.Now, you might parts that are blurred and you&#...
SDA118P Dark Angel's Smitten
The Dark Angel crew jumps ship to crew Captain Matt's beautiful Shannon ketch 'Smitten'.A chilly but gorgeous modelling shoot and a cleverly disguised marriage proposal both take advantage of this beautiful, classic ketch. Join us behind the scenes.Book Sophia for your wedding photography https://sophiapav.com/weddingOur Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! S...
SDA117N Starlink! Game Changer
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we open and install our Christmas gift. A new Starlink dish! This is so exciting! Starlink is an epic game-charger for worklife on board. Internet everywhere means access to weather info and access to uploads and downloads.No more moving from beautiful secluded anchorages to go to workFair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me to be fully uncensored.When I started this platform I was pretty shy on camer...
StarLink! Game Changer
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we open and install our Christmas gift. A new Starlink dish! This is so exciting! Starlink is an epic game-charger for worklife on board. Internet everywhere means access to weather info and access to uploads and downloads.No more moving from beautiful secluded anchorages to go to workOur Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subscri...
SDA116N Happy Birthday? Torrential Rain, High Winds and Damage
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we celebrate my birthday by trying to go snorkeling, getting caught in a monsoon and damaging the dinghy. What happens when repairs don't hold?We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!Awesome company and amazing products.Get yours here https://ugowear.com?aff=34Join us on this adventure of a lifetime.Our new website is LIVE! Check us out... sailingdarkangel.comLisa's personal blog is being adde...
SDA116P Happy Birthday? Torrential Rain, High Winds and Damage
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we celebrate my birthday by trying to go snorkeling, getting caught in a monsoon and damaging the dinghy. What happens when repairs don't hold?Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subscribe to read all of their amazing articles with stunning pics. Of course we'll offer you a discounted subscription, just click this linkh...
SDA115N New Season & New Batteries
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're joined by our friends Andy and Nancy from SV Free-Spirit. They bring us joy and batteries! We replace our 8 totally failed Firefly AGM batteries with half a dozen lightly used 125Ah Sealed Lead Acid batteries.With fresh batteries installed it's time to celebrate with tacos, margaritas and playtime in the fountain.We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!Awesome company and amazing product...
SDA115P Season 3, New Batteries, Friends to the Rescue!
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're joined by our friends Andy and Nancy from SV Free-Spirit. They bring us joy and batteries! We replace our 8 totally failed Firefly AGM batteries with half a dozen lightly used 125Ah Sealed Lead Acid batteries.With fresh batteries installed it's time to celebrate with tacos, margaritas and playtime in the fountain.Join Nancy and Andy from SV Free-Spirithttps://www.youtube.com/@sv-freespiritOur R...
SDA114N Is This The End?... Season 2 Wrap-up
In this episode of sailing dark angel, we grab a better than expected overnight sailing window back to Florida, where I try to snag the barnacle munchers that greet us. Then we wrap up Season 2 with what we've learned and what we've experienced. Was this lifestyle a good call? Is it time to toss in the towel and go back to Canada? Do we remember the names of our kids? How much are we asking for the boat?What's coming up for my Navigat...
SDA114P Is This The End?... Season 2 Wrap-up
In this episode of sailing dark angel, we grab a better than expected overnight sailing window back to Florida, where I try to snag the barnacle munchers that greet us. Then we wrap up Season 2 with what we've learned and what we've experienced. Was this lifestyle a good call? Is it time to toss in the towel and go back to Canada? Do we remember the names of our kids? How much are we asking for the boat?Our Rum tasting article in the fall...
SDA113N Bimini ~ Wild Life
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we take advantage of some rare experiences while off-shore at Bimini. A momma dolphin and her baby visit our boat and play with me. A school of Spotted Eagle Rays cruises lazily by and we try like hell to keep up to them! Then we snorkel a beautiful reef off of Bimini South as we prepare to say good-bye to the Bahamas for the season.We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!Awesome company and amazing pr...
SDA113P Bimini Wild Life
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we take advantage of some rare experiences while off-shore at Bimini. A momma dolphin and her baby visit our boat and play with me. A school of Spotted Eagle Rays cruises lazily by and we try like hell to keep up to them! Then we snorkel a beautiful reef off of Bimini South as we prepare to say good-bye to the Bahamas for the season.Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine...
SDA112N Dinghy Dance Challenge ~ Wreck Dive
We leave our terrible shoal anchorage west of Chub Cay and finally make our way to Bimini. We wander between three anchorages trying to find the best compromise between anchor set and swell. Hanging on anchor I make my own entertainment. Dance PARTY!A nice day lures us back to the SS Sapona to dive this wreck turned reef. Turtles, rays, barracuda, reef fish and crabs entertain us throughout.We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!Awesome c...
SDA112P Dinghy Dance Party ~ Wreck Dive
We leave our terrible shoal anchorage west of Chub Cay and finally make our way to Bimini. We wander between three anchorages trying to find the best compromise between anchor set and swell. Hanging on anchor I make my own entertainment. Dance PARTY!A nice day lures us back to the SS Sapona to dive this wreck turned reef. Turtles, rays, barracuda, reef fish and crabs entertain us throughout.Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes a...
SDA111N The End of the Exumas
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we spend our last few days in the Exumas at Allan's Cay. We explore a reef outside the protection of the island before cleaning Dark Angel's bottom for the trip back to Bimini. The sail toward Bimini is a bit choppy, but anchoring out at an isolated reef is even worse! Living without batteries is a real challenge.We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!Awesome company and amazing products.Get ...
SDA111P The End of the Exumas
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we spend our last few days in the Exumas at Allan's Cay. We explore a reef outside the protection of the island before cleaning Dark Angel's bottom for the trip back to Bimini. The sail toward Bimini is a bit choppy, but anchoring out at an isolated reef is even worse! Living without batteries is a real challenge.Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is availab...
SDA110N Shower Shark & Sailing Squalls
We say good-bye to our beloved Pipe Creek and begin our trek north. A short hop outside on the sound takes us to Compass Cay, where we explore the shoreline, and then a beautiful shark interupts shower time. A longer hop up to Norman's Cay has us sailing through a squall, and a few very windy days later we sail for Allen's Cay, our last stop in the Exumas.We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!Awesome company and amazing products....
