Things get pretty wild in Solomons, Maryland as I check out the local boat docking races, where crab boat captains race against the clock to slam their boats into the dock as fast as possible. After the races, it’s back to my old CT56, Nauti Dogs. She’s been sitting on the hard for over a year, and there’s a long list of jobs to finish before she can finally go back in the water. In this episode I keep working through the repairs, maintenance, cleaning and last-minute projects as I get her ready to sail again. The plan is to get Nauti Dogs back in the water and eventually head south toward the Caribbean this winter. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

My old CT56 sailing yacht has been sitting on the hard for more than a year, and it’s finally time to see what kind of condition she’s in. In this video, I head back to the boat, inspect everything after a year of sitting, and start the long process of getting her cleaned up and seaworthy again. There’s a lot of dirt, maintenance, repairs, and projects ahead—but I have a goal. I want to get this old girl back in the water and sail her south to the Caribbean this winter. This is the beginning of bringing the CT56 back to life and getting her ready for another adventure. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

My time in Thailand has finally come to an end, and this one was a little bittersweet. I spend my last day with Nikka at a beach club before saying goodbye before sunrise and beginning a very long journey home. First came a 12-hour trip by van, ferry, and another van to Bangkok, where I had to drop the dogs off so they could begin their own flights back to the United States. Then it was my turn — nearly 30 hours of travel and three different flights before finally making it home. A few days later, Cougar and Merlin were delivered to me, and I can’t tell you how good it felt to have the crew back together again. But I wasn’t home for long. Next stop: Maryland, where my old CT56 sailboat has been sitting for more than a year. It’s time to get her cleaned up, repaired, and ready to sail again because I have a new plan for her… This winter, I want to sail her south to the Caribbean. Thailand may be over for now, but the next Sailing Doodles adventure is already beginning. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

It was supposed to be an easy final sail aboard our new yacht in Thailand… but things didn’t exactly go according to plan! On our last day aboard before leaving the boat for a few months, we sail from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui and decide it’s finally time to test our spinnaker. With only about 5 knots of wind, everything seemed perfect—until the wind suddenly jumped to nearly 20 knots. That’s when I discovered I had rigged the spinnaker wrong. I couldn’t furl it, couldn’t get it under control, and eventually had no choice but to drop the sail into the water while we were still underway. Getting a giant waterlogged spinnaker back aboard turned into a serious workout—and a pretty good lesson in what NOT to do! Join us for our final sail in Thailand before saying goodbye to the yacht for the next few months. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

We take our Highfield dinghy on an incredible tour of the east coast of Koh Phangan, exploring some of the most beautiful parts of the island — including beaches and bays that are only accessible by boat. Koh Phangan is famous for its parties, but there’s so much more to this island. We spend the day cruising the coastline, finding secluded spots and taking in some of the best scenery we’ve seen in Thailand. That night, we head to a party… and when we wake up the next morning, we’re amazed to discover it’s STILL going at 8AM — and apparently it has no plans of stopping anytime soon! This is also our next-to-last episode aboard the boat in Thailand before we leave her behind and head back home. Thanks for watching and coming along for the adventure! #SailingDoodles #KohPhangan #Thailand #Sailing #BoatLife Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

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We sail into Ao Hat Yuan on Koh Phangan, one of the most beautiful bays I’ve ever visited. With no road access, the beach is only reachable by boat, and somehow we had the entire anchorage to ourselves. We spent the day swimming in crystal-clear water, riding the e-foil, relaxing in our floating pool, and paddleboarding to shore with the dogs for lunch. Then we finished the day with an incredible dinner at a cliffside restaurant overlooking the bay. This is exactly why we love cruising Thailand — finding places like this that feel completely removed from the rest of the world. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

We’re anchored off Koh Phangan, Thailand, but before we can continue our trip we have a problem—we’re getting pretty low on diesel. There are no traditional fuel docks on the island, so we head ashore and visit a few marinas hoping to find someone who can help us fill up. After striking out everywhere we try, we eventually give up on the fuel search and head back to the boat. From there, things get a whole lot better. We raise anchor in Haad Rin, home of Koh Phangan’s famous Full Moon Party, and set sail for another bay just up the coast. What follows is an absolutely beautiful sail and an incredible new anchorage. Sometimes cruising doesn’t go according to plan—but being stuck somewhere like Koh Phangan isn’t exactly the worst problem to have! Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

After more than a week stuck waiting on repairs, our boat is finally back in action! We move back aboard, leave Koh Samui behind, and set sail for Koh Phangan — home of Thailand’s famous Full Moon Party. It wasn’t a Full Moon Party night, but we anchored right in the same beautiful bay where all the action happens. After everything we’ve been through with the boat, it felt great to finally be sailing again. We spent the afternoon swimming in the crystal-clear water before heading ashore for dinner, drinks, and an incredible fire show right on the beach. Hopefully this means the boat problems are finally behind us… 🤞 #SailingDoodles #KohPhangan #Thailand #Sailing #BoatLife Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

Our boat problems continue in Thailand! After replacing the generator control unit, we were hoping our problems were finally solved… unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. With more repairs needed, we pack our bags and leave the boat yet again, checking back into an Airbnb while the technicians try to figure out what’s going wrong. Since there’s not much we can do but wait, Nika and I rent another scooter and head out to explore the island. This time we find an absolutely beautiful waterfall and get some incredible photos along the way. Then we finally get some news about the boat — both good and bad. The good news is that we can move back aboard and start using the boat again. The bad news? We’ve had a battery failure, which means we’re now operating with only HALF of our original battery capacity. After everything that’s happened, it’s definitely disappointing to have another major component fail. But after spending so much time living in Airbnbs instead of on our new boat, we’re just happy to finally be back aboard and moving forward again. Thanks for watching and following along with the adventure! Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

Our boat is broken… again. So while we wait for repairs, we grab an Airbnb on Koh Samui, rent a motorbike, and set out to explore the island. That’s when we discover The Xperience — and I honestly don’t know how to describe this place. It’s basically a giant adult playground filled with crazy art, trippy displays, hidden rooms and surprises, bizarre installations, and even moving dinosaurs. Everywhere you look there’s something strange or unexpected to discover. And then the sun goes down… The LEDs, black lights, and glowing artwork come alive and the entire place transforms. It feels like stepping into some combination of a music festival, Alice in Wonderland, and another planet. Definitely one of the coolest and most unusual places we’ve ever stumbled across while traveling. Sometimes a broken boat leads to a pretty good adventure. #KohSamui #Thailand #SailingDoodles #ThailandTravel #TheXperience Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

Boat problems have changed our plans once again! With the boat needing repairs, we move into an Airbnb on Koh Samui for a few days and decide that if we're going to be stuck on land… we might as well make the most of it! We rent a motorbike and set off to explore the island, including a stop at an awesome petting zoo where the meerkats apparently decide we're part of the exhibit and climb all over us. 😂 Then we experience another side of Thailand with a night at the Muay Thai fights before heading back to check on the boat and hopefully get back out on the water. Unfortunately, the news isn't good. There are even more problems, and the boat is going to be unusable for at least another four or five days. So it's back to another Airbnb and Plan B — enjoying everything Koh Samui has to offer! We finish things off at an amazing beach club, proving that sometimes cruising doesn't go according to plan… but that doesn't mean you can't have a good time along the way. Thanks for watching and following the adventure! #SailingDoodles #KohSamui #Thailand #Sailing #BoatLife #MuayThai Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

Our time cruising Thailand takes another unexpected turn. Before leaving the boat, Nika decides to enjoy one last swim off the back — and apparently swimsuits are optional. Then it’s time for me to leave Thailand for a quick visa run to Singapore while Nika and the dogs move into an Airbnb on Koh Samui. I fly out, reset my visa, and make it back to Thailand ready to get aboard and continue sailing. Unfortunately, the boat has other plans. The manufacturer had already made one repair, but shortly after we return, another failure leaves us without a working generator or propulsion system. With the boat unable to move and more repairs needed, we’re forced to pack up again and head back to another Airbnb while the manufacturer tries to get everything working. But before we leave the boat… there’s time for one more swim. Sailing Thailand definitely hasn’t gone according to plan. Nika's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCacRgIM-Ompqm81qswMQhw Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

After spending a few nights anchored off the beautiful island of Koh Tao, it was time to continue south toward Koh Samui. We had a great sail down, found a mooring for the boat, and prepared to move ashore for a few days. My Thai visa was about to expire, which meant I needed to make a quick flight to Singapore and return to Thailand. I didn’t want to leave Nika alone on the boat while I was gone, so we found an Airbnb on Koh Samui and moved onto land. In this episode, we enjoy the sail south, get settled in Samui, and prepare for my last-minute visa run. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Lisztomania by Phœnix, https://t.lickd.co/l/nrb3NWnAlwa

After sailing more than 200 miles down the Gulf of Thailand, we finally arrived at one of the most beautiful anchorages we've ever visited. Before we could enjoy crystal-clear water, incredible snorkeling, beachside cafés, and a relaxing afternoon on our floating island, there was one small boat problem to solve. Thankfully, it didn't take long before we were exploring everything this incredible bay had to offer. Join us as we spend an unforgettable day anchored off Koh Tao, one of Thailand's most stunning islands. ⚓ In this episode: Fixing the air conditioner Snorkeling over beautiful coral reefs Exploring Koh Tao by dinghy Finding an amazing beachfront café Relaxing on our floating island with the dogs Sunset dinner overlooking the beach 📍 Location: Koh Tao, Thailand 👍 If you enjoy sailing, travel, boats, and exploring incredible places around the world, subscribe and come along for the adventure! #sailing #thailand #kohtao #catamaran #travel #snorkeling Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co 1901 by Phœnix, https://t.lickd.co/l/mWp8nOa5A9V

After a great couple of nights in Hua Hin, we continued sailing south through the Gulf of Thailand. The first day couldn’t have gone much better—we found a quiet village, went ashore for dinner, and gave the dogs some time to explore. But the next morning, things started going wrong. Our generator developed problems, which meant we could no longer recharge the boat’s batteries as they continued to drain. We had to change course and find somewhere calm and protected where we could troubleshoot the electrical system. Fortunately, the bay we pulled into turned out to be one of the most beautiful places we’ve found in Thailand. It was absolute paradise—but even in paradise, the boat still needed to be fixed. This is the reality of cruising: incredible destinations, unexpected problems, and constantly adapting when things don’t go according to plan. Subscribe to Sailing Doodles for more adventures as we continue exploring Thailand. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex, https://t.lickd.co/l/E1Y506qq3eq

We were the only sailboat anchored off the beautiful coastal town of Hua Hin, Thailand, and it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. We took the dinghy to the beach, then headed up the mountain to explore an incredible Buddhist temple with amazing views over the coastline. There were monkeys everywhere, beautiful architecture, and some of the best scenery we have seen in Thailand. Afterward, we stopped for lunch at a beachfront restaurant before heading back into town that evening to explore the Hua Hin night market. We ate dinner, did some shopping, and finished the night watching a live band play. This was one of those perfect cruising days—beautiful scenery, great food, local culture, and an anchorage all to ourselves. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu

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For the first time in a long time, I’m sailing toward a destination I’ve never visited before. We finally leave Pattaya behind and point the new yacht across the Gulf of Thailand for a 50-mile passage to Hua Hin. The forecast looked manageable, but the wind was stronger than expected, leaving us beating into the wind and waves for much of the journey. It was a rough ride, but nobody got seasick—and new crew member Nika handled her first real passage incredibly well. Then, about an hour before reaching Hua Hin, the generator unexpectedly shut down. We still had battery power, so we continued safely to the anchorage, but without the generator, we had no way to recharge the yacht’s electrical system. Once anchored, I start working through the problem to find out what happened, why it happened, and whether I can get it running again. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Fast Car by Tracy Chapman, https://t.lickd.co/l/5yzjX1o6G47

After months of waiting, setbacks and shakedown trips, we are finally leaving the dock to begin full-time cruising aboard my new yacht. This is not another weekend trip or test sail. This time, we are really going cruising. I also welcome a gorgeous new crew member aboard. She is a former Playboy model who still works as a professional model, and she is joining us for the start of this new adventure. We had an incredible first sail to Koh Larn, dropped anchor off the island and celebrated our first night of cruising with an amazing fire show on the beach. This is the beginning of the adventure I have been waiting a very long time for. Download the Sailing Doodles Crew App on iOS and come join the Crew! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-doodles-crew/id6760212361 or join our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles or become a channel member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA/join Donate Via Paypal to help http://www.paypal.me/sailingdoodles Our partners: Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. email ron@groupislandspirit.com or https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ Precision Sails: https://www.precisionsailloft.com/request-for-quote/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=sailing-doodles Highfield Boats: https://www.highfieldboats.com/ Here is the link for 5% off Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/?sca_ref=7873710.M07fS3H4Xu 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Paradise by Coldplay, https://t.lickd.co/l/BynXYd2AaQV 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Spirit In The Sky (Deluxe Edition) by Norman Greenbaum, https://t.lickd.co/l/r8jPpQ1WjWR