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Articles

Explore some of Alex and Cory's top sailing tips.

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Sailing Noobs Provision for the Bahamas

The essential provisions checklist for traveling from the US to the Bahamas!

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Hoping for a $12 Miracle Fix for Our Leaky Boat

Repairing our leaky inflatable PVC dinghy in St. Martin when patches won't do. Let's try an automotive tube sealant.

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Shakedown at Sea: Tackling Troubles on a New Sailboat

Sailing from Panama up to the US in the height of Hurricane season can pose its fair share of problems!

Discover Video Content

Watch Now — Big Waves Crossing the North Atlantic | Putting our Production Sailboat to the Test

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Sailing to the Bahamas from Florida

Sailing where we can't arrive by car is a huge milestone for us and making it in time for Christmas is an added bonus.

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Sailing Noobs Anchor for the First Time!

We bought a boat and are taking it out overnight for the first time!

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Introducing Jibsea II - Boat Tour of New Custom Sailboat

We're taking you on a boat tour of our new to us custom aluminum 45' monohull sailboat.

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