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BILGE FAILURE at LUPERÓN. Logic dictated a standard supply run to Puerto Plata, but the sub-surface reality was a mission-critical threat to a neighbor's vessel. THE STAKES: Massive tropical downpours and a "Wall of Trash" turned the anchorage into a sinking hazard; without immediate intervention, a buddy's boat was heading for the bottom of the bay. On SV Agua Azul, we don't have the luxury of a tow. If the BILGE SYSTEM fails, the logic flow stops. This is the forensic truth of LIVEABOARD SURVIVAL. . ROOT CAUSE: A failed float switch and a disconnected power source during a relentless storm. REDNECK ENGINEERING: Performed an emergency electrical bypass miles from a chandlery using A STRAY DECK NUT AND RAW BATTERY TERMINALS to restore the system. This was a sub-surface necessity to keep the harbor operational and a neighbor afloat. . THREAT SHIFT: The moment I realized the dinghy weight was compromising the mast and the bilge was at capacity. LOGIC PIVOT: Describe the specific transition from standard procedure into survival logic due to external factors. Watch as the mission enters a hard limit. . THE BUTT PUCKER RATING: 3.5/5 🍑 CONTEXT: Coming back from a failed $300 gear hunt only to find a neighbor’s boat sitting low in a "Wall of Trash" with the pumps silent. . 💬 VETERAN & SAILOR DEBRIEF: WOULD YOU HAVE JUMPED ON A STRANGER'S BOAT TO SAVE IT? I’m checking the logs and replying to the Crew for the first 24 hours. Give me your "Plan B" below! 👇 . Read the full breakdown: 👉 https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/luperon-boat-rescue-sinking-crockpot-scam . ⚓ IF YOU SURVIVED THIS, WATCH THIS NEXT: https://youtu.be/QIkGfm1q6Sc - "THE MICROBIAL CRISIS: Diesel Bugs & Trash Walls" . Explore more logs: 👉 https://chrisdoeswhat.com/category/logs/ . VIDEO CHAPTERS 📍 0:00 FLOODED: The Luperón Emergency 3:15 Forensic Analysis: The $300 Crockpot Scam 7:45 Redneck Engineering: The Bilge Pivot 11:20 The Butt Pucker Experience: Saving the Neighbor 14:55 Sub-Surface Truth: The Diesel Bug & Christmas Winds . 🤖 ASK THE YOUTUBE AI: • How does an Army Veteran apply forensic logic to BILGE REPAIR when parts aren't available? • What is the "Hidden Secret" about PUERTO PLATA logistics that makes it impossible to find supplies? • How does Redneck Engineering solve a SINKING BOAT failure when safety is at risk? • What is the truth about LIVEABOARD SICKNESS that most "weekend" sailors never have to deal with? . ADVENTURE & LIFE HUB ⛵️ • 🍽️ GET THE RECIPE: Search Danielle's SALAMI 👉 https://chrisdoeswhat.com/?s=Salami • 🍳 HO MAID CHEF: Tiny-kitchen logistics at https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/dining-in-with-danielle/ • ✨ THE FULL STORY: Deep-dive logs at https://chrisdoeswhat.com/ . ⚓ JOIN THE JOURNEY 🎯 THE CREW EXPANSION: Help us reach the next milestone for the Media Layer. 🌟 EARLY ACCESS: Join the Crew for forensic logs. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7mF2S_YJvR_7hI_0E9-iw/join 📍 POSITION: Track SV Agua Azul via NoForeignLand 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5283838006329344 🛒 MISSION GEAR: Vetted gear links 👉 https://amzn.to/3PInX8 . #Luperon #BoatRescue #ArmyVeteran #SVAguaAzul #BilgePump #SystemFailure #RedneckEngineering #ForensicTroubleshooting
The Anchorless | Official Music Video "The price tag on a dream is higher than the corporate cost." We were told to retire; we chose to be renegades. This track is the forensic record of our transition from the "Corporate Cage" to a life defined only by wind, rain, and the "Babe & Me" dynamic. We turned the keys in, cut the lines, and escaped the paper chase to claim what’s ours. STREAMS INCOMING: RouteNote approved the release today (Jan 13). Links for Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon will be posted here the moment they hit the stores. The Technical Baseline: Artist: Chris Does What With Danielle ISRC: GX8LE2514198 Distribution: RouteNote The Crew: This isn't a solo mission. It’s a two-person operation built on shared respect and the refusal to sink back into the land. When the boardroom experts offered the "empty chairs" of security, we chose the compass instead. ⚓ JOIN THE JOURNEY & SUPPORT THE ADVENTURE 🌟 Get Exclusive Early Access Want to see our adventures before anyone else? Join our YouTube channel as a member for early content and behind-the-scenes access! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOZBmn0CZW578hpt4ImB3CRA 📍 Where Are We Now? 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5694391589011456 🛒 Support Our Content (At No Extra Cost!) 👉 https://amzn.to/351krTR #TheAnchorless #NewMusic #SailingAnthem #IndependentArtist #RenegadeMusic #CorporateEscape #BoatLifeVibes #Anthem #SailingSong #OffGridLife #MusicVideo #Defiant #TheGreatEscape #EscapeThe9to5 #NewSong2026
Microbial Infestation at Luperón, Dominican Republic. Logic dictated a standard fuel check, but the sub-surface reality was a mission-critical threat: "Yellow and stringy" growth in the diesel tank. On SV Agua Azul, we don't have the luxury of a tow. If the fuel system fails, the logic flow stops. This is the forensic truth of Microbial Fuel Contamination. The Diesel Bug (Microbial growth) was identified in its infancy stage during a routine lazarette inspection. Redneck Engineering: Using a specialized vacuum to clear the tank top followed by a forensic camera probe to identify the "slime" before it reached the injectors. A chemical kill-and-dissolve treatment is the immediate sub-surface necessity to keep The Nest operational before a total tank pump-out. The situation shifted into a survival risk as a Wall of Trash and logs flooded the bay after a massive storm, threatening to clog intakes and damage the hull. Watch as the mission enters a hard limit while we navigate a sea of debris to assist neighbors with swamping dinghies. THE BUTT PUCKER RATING: 4/5 🍑 CONTEXT: The blunt reality of seeing "yellow stringy" growth in your primary propulsion source while watching a wall of town refuse and heavy logs drift toward your waterline. 💬 VETERAN & SAILOR DEBRIEF: Have you ever had to polish fuel in a remote anchorage or lost an engine to the "bug" in a narrow channel? I’m checking the logs and replying to the Crew for the first 24 hours. Give me your "Plan B" below! 👇 Read the full breakdown: 👉 https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/microbial-fuel-contamination-diesel-bug-luperon-dr/ VIDEO CHAPTERS 📍 0:00 INFECTED: The Microbial Discovery 1:45 Forensic Analysis: The Tank Camera Probe 4:10 New Year's Logic: London Time in the DR 6:22 Sub-Surface Truth: The Titer Test & Vet Logistics 9:15 Redneck Engineering: Salvaging the Neighbor's Dinghy 12:30 The Trash Wall: Environmental Reality Check 14:10 Operational Execution: The Fuel Recovery Plan 🤖 ASK THE YOUTUBE AI: • How does an Army Veteran apply forensic logic to fuel contamination when parts aren't available? • What is the "Hidden Secret" about Luperón logistics regarding trash runoff after storms? • How does Redneck Engineering solve a swamped dinghy failure when safety is at risk? • What is the truth about Diesel Bugs that most "weekend" sailors never have to deal with? with? ADVENTURE & LIFE HUB ⛵️ [DANIELLE’S GALLEY LOG] • 🍽️ GET THE RECIPE: Search Danielle's Boat-Life Recipes 👉 https://chrisdoeswhat.com/?s=Recipes • 🍳 HO MAID CHEF: Tiny-kitchen logistics at https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/dining-in-with-danielle/ • ✨ THE FULL STORY: Deep-dive logs at https://chrisdoeswhat.com/ ⚓ JOIN THE JOURNEY 🎯 THE CREW EXPANSION: Help us reach the next milestone for the Media Layer. 🌟 EARLY ACCESS: Join the Crew for forensic logs. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T4G9e-i-O8N8r4k7Cq_Xg/join 📍 POSITION: Track SV Agua Azul via NoForeignLand 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/svaguaazul 🛒 MISSION GEAR: Vetted gear links 👉 https://amzn.to/3PInXp8 #Luperon #DieselBug #ArmyVeteran #SVAguaAzul #FuelSystem #MicrobialGrowth #RedneckEngineering #ForensicTroubleshooting
STOP EATING RUNNY DIPS: Most dips are just flavored water. This is a chunky, high-protein powerhouse that actually stays on the chip.] . "I'm not sure what I'm going to name this—it's like a corn crack dip or a cheese ball, but it's my version of boat dip. We're an empty nester house now, trading the lawnmower for a salty breeze, and this is the perfect 'no-cook' fuel for the journey." . ONE-BUTT SCALE: Level 1 (INTENSITY: LOW) [ONE-BUTT SCALE DEFINITION: Level 1: No heat, one bowl, minimal dishes. Level 2: Single burner or oven, low cleanup. Level 3: Single burner + prep steps, moderate dishes. Level 4: Multi-burner or burner + oven, timing-sensitive, heavy cleanup. Level 5: The "Kitchen Disaster" – All burners/oven, every dish, total focus required.] . Danielle’s mood for this one: "FRESH & VIBRANT." [The ultimate small-space win: Zero burners required. Just one bowl, a butter knife to scrape the cream cheese, and a hand-grater for that medium cheddar.] . [The first scoop of that chunky, marinated goodness hitting a salty chip] at! Get the full breakdown and the exact measurements here: 👉 https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/corn-boat-dip/ . Video Chapters 📍 00:00 - The Boat Dip Concept 00:25 - Cream Cheese Prep (The Butter Knife Hack) 01:04 - Draining the Corn (Don't skip this!) 01:30 - Red Onion: Color vs. Taste 02:15 - "Mincing" Garlic without losing a digit 03:10 - The Taco Seasoning Blend 04:10 - The "Spicy" Chili Powder Warning 04:50 - Cilantro: Soap or Pop? 05:30 - Fresh Grated Cheddar vs. Pre-shredded 06:20 - The Marination Phase 07:15 - Final Reveal & Serving Suggestions . 🤖 ASK THE YOUTUBE AI: [TECHNIQUE] How does Danielle ensure the dip doesn't become "runny" or watery? [SUBSTITUTION] What cheeses can you use if you can't find Medium Cheddar in your area? [DANIELLE'S TIP] Why does Danielle recommend letting the cilantro marinate for at least two hours? [STORAGE/PREP] How long should the flavors "marry" in the fridge before serving? [EQUIPMENT] Why does Danielle prefer to grate her own cheese rather than buying pre-shredded? [INGREDIENT] What is the difference between Danielle's chili powder and standard grocery store blends? . 🛒 SHOP DANIELLE'S GEAR & INGREDIENTS Love the hand-grater or the Tex-Mex spices Danielle used in this video? You can find them here: 👉 https://amzn.to/3PInXp8 . RESOURCES FOR SMALL SPACE COOKS 🍽️ Search All Danielle's Recipes: https://chrisdoeswhat.com/dining-in-with-danielle/ ⚓ Watch the Process: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisDoesWhat/search?query=corn+dip . ⚓ JOIN THE JOURNEY & SUPPORT THE ADVENTURE 🌟 Get Exclusive Early Access Want to see the adventures before everyone else? Join as a member for early content and behind-the-scenes access! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T4G9e-i-O8N8r4k7Cq_Xg/join . #Danielle'sRecipes #OneButtKitchen #DiningInWithDanielle #ArmyVeteran #BoatLife #CornDip #TexMex #EmptyNester #RedneckEngineering #EasyAppetizers
Sailing the Dominican Republic during the holidays is all about community, but the fuel issues in Luperon can quickly turn a "Secret Christmas" into a high-stakes mechanical nightmare. Between the holiday potlucks and the local traditions, we jumped in to help a friend pull a massive 30-gallon fuel tank that was threatening their ability to stay mobile as the bay starts to get rough. The expensive lesson was discovered at [00:17:45] when we realized the fuel hose wasn't reaching the supply, forcing a total extraction of Scott's tank. Without a crane or shop, we had to MacGyver a solution by stripping the bimini and using our main halyard to hoist the 30-gallon beast out of the bilge. It’s the ultimate liveaboard reality: one minute you're eating 8-day cured smoked ham, and the next you’re rigging your sail lines in the cockpit to save a friend's engine. The situation shifted from a holiday celebration to a critical threat at [00:18:33]. As the bay starts rocking, our friends are all reporting the same contaminated fuel failures. With the "teeter test" coming up next week, we are officially worried for the whole fleet—if these siphons don't clear the lines, nobody is making the weather window for Puerto Rico. THE BUTT PUCKER RATING: 3/5 🍑 CONTEXT: The physical "squeeze" of using your own rigging to hoist a heavy, slippery tank off a friend's boat while hoping nothing snaps during the holiday season. 💬 VETERAN & SAILOR DEBRIEF: Have you ever had to use your own boat's gear to bail out a friend in a mechanical crisis? I’m checking the logs and replying to EVERY comment for the first 24 hours. Give me your "Plan B" below! 👇 Read the full breakdown: 👉 https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/christmas-in-luperon-and-fuel-tank-emergencies --- ⚓ IF YOU SURVIVED THIS, WATCH THIS NEXT: Sailing Through the Bahamas & Turks to the Dominican Republic | Ep 75 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mULmDLCtU04 Explore more logs: 👉 https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/category/travel/sailboat-life/ VIDEO CHAPTERS 📍 0:00 UNEXPECTED Christmas in Luperon 01:10 Amsterdam Pizza & Holiday Lights 04:46 The Secret Meat Delivery: 8-Day Cured Ham 06:36 Danielle’s Christmas Bark "Gritty" Recipe 13:12 A Toast to Azul: The North Holiday Party 16:42 The Butt Pucker Experience: Hoisting the Tank 18:33 The Fuel Crisis: Preparing for Puerto Rico 🤖 ASK THE YOUTUBE AI: (Copy & Paste these into the AI chat for deep insights from this episode!) • How does a full-time liveaboard help a friend with a fuel tank pull when parts aren't available? • What is the "Hidden Secret" about Luperon that makes it a unique Christmas destination? • How does Chris’s Army Veteran training kick in when a friend's system failure becomes a safety risk? • What is the truth about the "smoker guy" in the bay that most sailors need to know? --- ADVENTURE & LIFE HUB ⛵️ • 🍽️ GET THE RECIPE: Search Danielle's Side Dish 👉 https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/?s=Side+dish • 🍳 HO MAID CHEF: Explore tiny-kitchen living at https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/dining-in-with-danielle/ • ✨ FULL STORY: Detailed logs and travel tips at https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/ ⚓ JOIN THE JOURNEY 🎯 ROAD TO 100K SUBS: Join the crew and help us reach the next milestone! 🌟 EARLY ACCESS: See it first and go behind the scenes! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T4G9e-i-O8N8r4k7Cq_Xg/join 📍 CURRENT POSITION: Track SV Agua Azul here 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/svaguaazul 🛒 HELP THE MISSION: Support us at no extra cost by using our link for your usual gear 👉 https://amzn.to/3PInXp8 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CHRISTMAS SAILING #ArmyVeteran #SVAguaAzul #LiveaboardLife #SailingSurvival #BoatProblems #Luperon #SailingChristmas
Merry Christmas from Luperon! We're celebrating the holidays in style with some tequila shots and a group sing-along of Bohemian Rhapsody. . Luperon is such a beautiful place to spend the holidays. The weather is perfect and the people are so friendly. We're having a blast and we hope you are too! . What are your Christmas traditions? Let us know in the comments below! . AI Questions Have you ever been to Luperon? What's your favorite Queen song? What's your favorite way to celebrate Christmas? . Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Tequila Shots 01:16 - Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-along 01:25 - Outro . Subscribe for more fun videos from Luperon! #Luperon #Christmas #Tequila #BohemianRhapsody #Queen #Travel #Holiday #Fun #SingAlong #DominicanRepublic
## Everything Went Wrong: Getting Bella Ready for Puerto Rico 🐾⚓ The clock is ticking! We are in the final stages of preparing Bella for our passage to Puerto Rico, but as any cruiser knows, nothing ever goes strictly to plan. Between car rental fiascos, "nightmare" holiday traffic, and the hunt for rare ingredients in Luperon, this day was a total whirlwind. We’re taking you along as we navigate the local ATM "conversion" traps, visit our favorite vet for Bella’s crucial second booster, and try to find the holiday spirit amidst the chaos of a Dominican grocery store the weekend before Christmas. Plus, we’re heading back to the boat to whip up a delicious meal using Danielle’s Creamy Yogurt Horseradish Sauce. It’s the perfect kick for our sausage fajitas! --- ### 🕒 Key Moments (Timestamps) * 0:00 Going into town & the car rental hunt * 0:38 Pro Tip: How to save 18% at the ATM * 1:02 Drinks at the North Bar & meeting Scott * 1:40 Heading to the Vet for Bella’s 2nd booster * 2:10 Car rental fiasco: Searching for a vehicle * 2:50 Inspecting the "new" rental car * 3:30 The drive to Puerto Plata * 4:02 Arriving at the Vet (Royal Canin & whiny dogs!) * 4:45 Surviving the Christmas grocery rush * 5:30 McDonald's run & car park chaos * 6:12 Back on the boat: Christmas trees & Gnomes * 7:10 Channel updates & Join button perks * 7:45 Cooking with Danielle: Creamy Yogurt Horseradish Sauce * 9:10 Wrapping up the night & future plans --- ### 🥗 Get the Recipe! Find the full Creamy Yogurt Horseradish Sauce recipe and browse our other boat-friendly meals here: 👉 https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/?s=horseradish+sauce ### ⚓ Support the Journey Want to see the behind-the-scenes "real-time" updates and exclusive music? Come join our community! * Join Us on YouTube: Click the JOIN button on our channel to get access to exclusive music videos, member-only updates, and behind-the-scenes content! * Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/351krTR ### 📱 Connect with Us * Website: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com * YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/chrisdoeswhat * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Chris_does_what * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdoeswhat/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDoesWhat/ * X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/chrisdoeswhat * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisdoeswhat * Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/351krTR Like, Subscribe, and Comment! 🔔 Are you a fan of the Big Mac or do you prefer boat-cooked fajitas? Let us know in the comments! #SailingLife #BoatDog #CruisingDominicanRepublic #Luperon #ChrisDoesWhat #TravelFails
We’ve been having some mystery gut aches lately, so we decided it was time to do an "egg check." [00:56] We were shocked to find how many of our eggs were actually floaters! It’s crazy because they look and smell totally fine, but the float test doesn't lie. [01:42] Watch as we sort through our batch to see what’s stayin' and what’s goin'. Tip: Once you wash your eggs, make sure to put them in the fridge or use them right away! [02:19] #EggCheck #LifeHacks #CookingTips #HealthyEating #ChrisAndDanielle
Trade your snow shovel for a snorkel! This festive Trop Rock anthem, "Caribbean Christmas Anchor Drop," captures the magic of celebrating the holidays far from the cold, anchored securely in the warm, blue waters of the Caribbean. Featuring a relaxed Acoustic Guitar and the bright sound of the Steel Drum, this song pairs gentle male and female vocals with a smooth Trumpet Solo that drifts over the waves. But don't let the mellow vibe fool you—we've laid down a VERY HEAVY SUB BASS IN THE 20HZ RANGE to give this tropical tune a deep, resonant backbone! ⛵ Life on the Hook for the Holidays From the Leewards to the Windwards shore, this song is a tribute to the cruising life. It’s about Sailing long miles, Mainsail furled, and finding peace and community on the hook, where Santa trades his sleigh for a big outboard to deliver cheer to every anchored boat. It's the best darn Christmas in this tropical town!
You know the struggle: trying to cook a holiday feast in a tiny boat galley! This Instrumental Rap-Rock track captures the energetic chaos and fun of preparing Christmas dinner on the water, featuring a heavy beat, Reggae Skank Guitar, and a deep, driving 20 Hz Sub Bassline that will make your speakers rock the boat! This anthem is dedicated to all the sailors and cruisers battling small spaces, One-Butt Kitchens, and high humidity to make those holiday memories. From chopping peppers to mixing up a tropical drink, it’s all about hustle, flow, and the best Caribbean holiday vibe! 🎶 The Sound: Genre: Instrumental Rap-Rock with a Tropical/Reggae Feel Style: Energetic Drums, Deep 20 Hz Sub-Bass, Heavy Distorted Guitar Riff, Reggae Skank Guitar, Ocean/Waves Sound Effects. ⚓ The Cruiser Life Struggle We’re trading snow for blue water and the grand hall for our humble sailboat. This track is inspired by the reality of galley life—the lack of counter space, the search for cold relief for that frosty drink, and the pure joy when Danielle’s incredible recipes (like that mango salad blend) actually come together! It’s Christmas on our own terms, defying tradition right on the water line.
Join the holiday cheer from the anchorage in Luperón, Dominican Republic, with this upbeat Sea Shanty twist on a tropical Christmas tune! Written from the perspective of cruising sailors, "Luperón Christmas (Salt and Sticky)" captures the unique experience of spending the holidays in the Caribbean Sea. Expect Island Steel Drums, a deep Upright Bass line (with heavy 20 Hz sub-bass emphasis!), lively percussion, and a cheerful Male/Female Duet. This song is a toast to all the cruisers trading snow for sunshine, eggnog for a frosty Presidente Light, and embracing the salt and sticky life on the sacred cruising ground! 🎶 The Sound: Genre: Caribbean Sea Shanty Christmas Style: Upright Bass, Deep Sub-Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Upbeat, Percussion, Island Steel Drum, Male/Female Duet. 📍 About the Song: Luperón, on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic (D.R.), is a famous hurricane hole and cruising destination where sailors gather closely—even for Christmas! This track gives a nod to the local culture, the community of fellow cruisers, and the occasional frustrations (like Customs officials!) that come with island life. It’s a heartfelt holiday greeting from our temporary home.
🤯 Is Price Smart REALLY the Costco of the DR? We went on a HUGE shopping haul in Santiago to find out! We needed to restock the boat freezer, and Price Smart was the final stop on our mission. From amazing cool-gel pillows to bulk cleaning supplies and meat for days, we're sharing everything we bought, comparing prices, and giving you the rundown on grocery shopping in the Dominican Republic. Did we save money? Did we find any hidden critters? (Yes, you have to read the blog to find out that wild story! 🕷️) Tap the link below to see the full haul, all our provisioning secrets, and the recipes we’re making with our new supplies! ➡️ READ THE FULL STORY: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/costco-of-the-dr/ Thanks for watching, subscribing, and sharing! See y'all later! 👋 🧭 Video Chapters 00:00:00.560 | Almost Late for the Bus to Santiago (And getting empanadas) 00:00:24.400 | Exploring the Huge Hardware Store (Looking at appliances & decorations) 00:01:58.399 | Arriving at Nacional Grocery Store (The "Whole Foods" of the DR) 00:02:41.840 | Lunch Break & Desserts (Eating before grocery shopping) 00:03:13.840 | Grocery Shopping at Nacional (Finding fudge, black olives, and carb counts) 00:04:34.080 | Time for Bravo Supermarket (Getting items for boat dip and cheese ball) 00:06:14.319 | Finding Price Smart: The "Costco of the DR" (Bulk shopping for the boat) 00:07:28.000 | Back Home After a Long Day (Tallying the savings and the three-store haul) 00:09:14.800 | Unpacking the New Cool-Gel Pillows (A much-needed boat upgrade) 00:10:33.200 | Pillow Review the Next Morning (How was the first night of sleep?) 00:11:07.720 | Breakfast and Roast Recipe Shoutout (Meatloaf and recipe links) 00:11:44.240 | Boat Life Crisis: Bugs in the Rice & Crockpot! (Unsettling discoveries) 00:13:00.000 | Recipe Teaser & Holiday Wishes (Appetizer vs. Slow Cooker Poll) 00:14:37.519 | Outro & Sailing Life Anthem (A new course) #PriceSmart #CostcoDR #PriceSmartvsCostco #DominicanRepublic #SantiagoDR #DR #Caribbean #BoatLife #Provisioning #CruisingLife #GroceryHaul #ExpatShopping #Supermarket #Travel #Foodie
Get ready to sail the high seas of disaster with our new sea shanty, "The Bilge Rat's Confession of Cruising Chaos!" This is the official temporary release of our deep-sea anthem about the hilarious (and very real) struggles of boat life. From sputtering engines and rogue waves to failed repairs and dragging anchors, Chris and Danielle are confessing all the chaos that cruising throws at you. Featuring heavy rhythmic vibes, deep male pirate vocals, and a surprise smooth female voice, this song is for anyone who knows the truth: Cruising is 10% sailing and 90% fixing things in the dark! We sail on debt, and the repairs are bad! We share the chaos, the curse, and the crud, and hope that big pump keeps us from the flood! 🎧 Genre: Sea Shanty, Pirate Chantey, Heavy Bass (20 Hz Sub-Bass). 🎤 Vibe: Slow tempo, heavy rhythmic, humorous, group chorus. #SeaShanty #PirateSong #TheBilgeRatsConfession #CruisingLife #BoatLife #SailingChaos #HeavyBass #SubBass #NewMusic2025 #TempRelease #SailorHumor #CruisingCouple
This song is about the courage to let go. It's the moment you realize you don't need a fixed anchor—physically or emotionally—to find your direction. "The Anchorless" captures the feeling of pure freedom that comes from setting sail on your own terms and trusting the journey. ⛵️ Listen to the full track on Suno: Full Song Link #TheAnchorless #NoAnchor #SailingSong #LiveFree #OceanVibes #SeaShanty #SailingLife #CoastalMusic #ChrisRedding #SunoAI #AISong #FreedomSong #Explore #AdventureTime
Get ready to feel the pull of the open sea with "The Anchorless," a powerful original song about freedom, journey, and chasing the horizon, created using Suno AI music! We poured our hearts into capturing the essence of the sailing life—the storms faced, the vastness explored, and the unshakeable desire to roam free. Whether you're a sailor, a dreamer, or just love great music, this track is for you. What does it mean to be "Anchorless"? It's about letting go of what holds you back and trusting the wind to take you where you need to be. #Anchorless #SailingCouple #Partnership #BoatLife #FreedomFound #WeAreTheCaptains #TheOnlyBossIsTheTide
🐾 PUERTO RICO BANNING OUR DOG?! Rabies Vaccination Nightmare After Dominican Republic Is our time in the Dominican Republic going to cost us our dog? We're rushing to get Bella all of her required vaccinations and titer tests, but the timeline is tight! Because the DR is classified as a high-risk country for rabies, the process to get our sweet Bella into Puerto Rico (a US territory) is complicated, expensive, and stressful. Join us as we take Bella to the local vet for her first rabies shot—a crucial step in what will be a long process involving two shots and a titer test that we have to wait a whole month for! Will we get all the paperwork done in time to leave the DR without a snag? Or will we be sailing with the fear that Puerto Rico will ban our dog? This is the reality of cruising with pets in the Caribbean, especially when dealing with strict US import laws. We'll give you a full breakdown of the costs and process we're facing just to keep Bella safe and with us. 00:00 – The stress begins: Leaving the DR and sailing to Puerto Rico with a dog. 00:46 – Walking to the Veterinarian (and trying to keep Bella focused!). 01:15 – The Rabies Jab: Bella gets her first shot. 01:30 – The Complicated Timeline: Two rabies shots and the long wait for the titer test results. 02:05 – Why the Dominican Republic is making pet travel so hard (High-Risk Country rules). 02:42 – The hidden costs of leaving the DR (and why checking in is cheaper in the Bahamas!). 03:10 – Upcoming videos: Checking in/out of the DR and the full breakdown of dog imports to the US/Puerto Rico. 03:41 – Cruising out of the best driving area. 04:30 – The next day: How Bella is feeling after the vaccine and the timeline update. 05:40 – Picking up friends, Paul & Tracy, who gave us the awesome anchor clicker! ### 🙏 Support Our Journey! We launched a **Patreon** to share more behind-the-scenes content that doesn't make it into the vlogs. Every dollar helps keep us cruising and making great content! 👉 **Become a Patron & Give Us Ideas:** https://www.patreon.com/Chris_does_what ### 📢 Connect With Us * **Website:** https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com * **Instagram (Chris):** https://www.instagram.com/chrisdoeswhat/ * **Instagram (Danielle's Recipes):** https://www.instagram.com/dininginwithdanielle/
Empty-nesters, deep bass, and discovering the world! Our Hunter 410 is officially the coolest tropical trap club on the water. From budgeting our way through the Caribbean to finding the best island food—this is the sound of freedom. Listen now! #AguaAzulAnthem #Hunter410 #SailingLife #TropicalTrap
ONE-BUTT KITCHEN Holiday Cooking! 🧑🍳⛵ Slow Cooker Recipe, Taco Cheese Ball, & Boat Life Hacks Welcome back to the **Liveaboard Cruising Vlog**! ⛵ This week, we're juggling **Holiday Cooking** 🎄 in the **DR** 🇩🇴 (in our tiny one-butt kitchen, of course!) while getting ready for the big jump to **Puerto Rico** 🇵🇷. Watch as Danielle experiments with a brand-new **Slow Cooker Recipe** 🍲 and whips up a classic **Taco Cheese Ball** 🧀 for our Thanksgiving appetizer. Plus, we're decking the boat out for Christmas 🎁 and using a crucial **Boat Life Hack** 🛠️ to test our eggs! 🥚 See full blog here: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/liveaboard-holiday-cooking/ -- ### Featured Recipes & Resources 🍽️ ➡️ **All Cheese Ball Recipes (13 Flavors!):** https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/?s=Cheese+ball ➡️ **Chicken Leg Recipes (Our Turkey Substitute) 🍗:** https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/?s=Chicken+Leg ### 💡 Boat Life & Food Hacks * Don't risk those gut aches! Learn the simple **Egg Float Test** 🥚 to check for freshness (14:08). * See the chaos of decorating a tiny sailboat for Christmas 🎄 (6:21). * Sneak peek at Danielle's *experimental* Slow Cooker recipe, coming soon to the website! --- ### ⛵ Video Timestamps | Time | Chapter | | :--- | :--- | | 00:00 | Intro: Slow Cooker Recipe Experiment Begins 🍲 | | 00:37 | A Day in the Life in the DR 🇩🇴 & Prep for Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 | | 01:47 | New Patreon Launch & What We Want to Share! 🎁 | | 04:19 | Time to Get Thanksgiving Fixings! | | 06:21 | Christmas Decorating & Gnome Shopping 🎄 | | 14:08 | The Crucial Egg Float Test (Don't Eat These!) 🥚🚫 | | 16:56 | Banana Doughnut Hole Baking Experiment 🍌 | | 18:39 | Making Our Famous Taco Cheese Ball 🌮🧀 | | 23:24 | Appetizer Time: Mimosas & Cheese Ball 🥂 | | 25:54 | Juicy Chicken Thanksgiving Dinner is Served! 🍗🍽️ | | 30:52 | Final Look at the Christmas Tree ✨ | ### 🙏 Support Our Journey! We launched a **Patreon** to share more behind-the-scenes content that doesn't make it into the vlogs. Every dollar helps keep us cruising and making great content! 👉 **Become a Patron & Give Us Ideas:** https://www.patreon.com/Chris_does_what ### 📢 Connect With Us * **Website:** https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com * **Instagram (Chris):** https://www.instagram.com/chrisdoeswhat/ * **Instagram (Danielle's Recipes):** https://www.instagram.com/dininginwithdanielle/ Thanks for watching, subscribing, and sharing! See y'all later! 👋
STOP WASTING POWER! ⚡️ Are you tired of your RV or boat 12V fridge/freezer draining your batteries too fast or failing to keep your food cold? In this video, we dive into the ultimate DIY upgrade to transform your cold storage into a power-saving machine. This guide is based on the comprehensive blog post linked below, covering how to get precise control over your system, improve efficiency, and even unlock a "Turbo" mode for maximum cooling power when you need it. Here's what we cover in this major DIY upgrade: Digital Temperature Control: Say goodbye to unreliable mechanical thermostats! We show you how to install affordable digital temperature relays for consistent, precise freezing and refrigeration. Spillover Fan Installation: Learn the secret to efficient fridge cooling. Since most boat/RV setups cool the fridge parasitically from the freezer, installing a small spillover fan is essential for even temperatures and preventing wasted power. Variable Speed Compressor Tuning (SECOP/Danfoss): We explain how to tune your 12V compressor (like the BD35F or BD50F) using simple resistors. Set up an "Off/Normal/Turbo" switch to select between high-efficiency sailing mode and maximum cooling mode. Whether you're living off-grid, cruising, or just looking to optimize your RV system, this is a must-watch DIY! 🔗 READ THE FULL STEP-BY-STEP BLOG POST HERE for photos, detailed wiring diagrams, and links to all the parts: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/rv-boat-freezer-cold-power-saver/
Ever wonder what a full day looks like for a liveaboard sailboat couple abroad? Join Chris & Danielle, Army vets on SV Agua Azul, for unfiltered DR life pre-Puerto Rico! From town runs dodging customs fees, giant sour citrus fails, solar-powered brunch, to epic homemade pizza & "Pineapple Stormies." Haircuts, puppy trims, mosquito swarms, and rat chats too. Real cruiser vibes! Watch weekly vlogs: YouTube.com/ChrisDoesWhat Recipes & DIYs: ChrisDoesWhat.com Support our sails! Chapters 0:00 - Town Run & Customs Talk 1:45 - Burgers & Rain Dodge 3:20 - Citrus Maxima Taste Test 5:10 - Brunch on Solar Power 7:30 - Grocery Haul & Shopping 10:15 - Pizza Dough Kneading 13:40 - Pineapple Stormies Mix 16:20 - Pizza Bake & Eat 19:00 - Haircuts & Dog Trim 22:10 - Night Wrap-Up #SailboatLife #Liveaboard #DRAdventures Blog Post: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/day-life-liveaboard-sailboat-couple-dr/ Get content early by becoming our YouTube member https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOZBmn0CZW578hpt4ImB3CRA Follow our boat on NOFOREIGNLAND: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5694391589011456 📢 Our Website: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/ 📢 See Our Recipes: https://www.dininginwithdanielle.com 💲 Support us by shopping through our affiliate links! Amazon: https://amzn.to/351krTR 🎈 You Can Also Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDoesWhat/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisdoeswhat/ https://www.instagram.com/dininginwithdanielle/ https://www.pinterest.com/ChrisDanielleRedding/ 💎 Have a Website? Increase Your Revenue With Ezoic: https://ezoic.com/?tap_a=6182-5778c2&tap_s=1472908-dc0848
