dolphins !!

Passing the ‘wind orca’ a wind turbine installation vessel, just off Aberdeen, Scotland.

Passing a ship at anchor with water pouring out of its hawser pipes.

Off Beechy Head in the English Channel.

#boatlife #sailing #sailingonabudget #cruising #offshoresailing #boatmaintenance #solosailing 85ft sailing yacht departing narrow marina avenue, less than 6’ of clearance either side of 21’ wide boat.

#boatlife #sailing #sailingonabudget #cruising #offshoresailing #boatmaintenance It’s always such a pity to throw away sailing rope, it’s so damn expensive- surely there is something we can do with it ? The answer is yes and this episode I show how you can make something that will save a few bucks, make the boat look nicer and help develop some seamanship skills. For the free (and legal!) copy of the awesome ‘Ashley Book of Knots’ - follow this link https://ia601904.us.archive.org/35/items/TheAshleyBookOfKnots/the%20ashley%20book%20of%20knots.pdf If you want to sail with me there are places available, for example check out our Atlantic Voyager event at: https://www.spartanoceanracing.com/atlantic-voyager-september-2022/ If you would like to develop your sailing skills further with the exclusive seamanship training videos at: https://www.patreon.com/themariner If you would like to listen to 'The Mariner' podcast covering all aspects of sailing & yacht ownership go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-mariner/id1502504465 Or if you just want to listen to sailing books being read whilst you sand, clean and paint check out 'Rare Nautical Reads' https://rarenauticalreads.podbean.com

#sailing #southampton #boatlife #cruising #boat #yacht #yachts #yachting Hold back the tide? It's impossible, but you For King Canute stop some people trying.

#sailing #boatlife #yacht #dyneema #rigging #cruising #boatmaintenance #offshoresailing #knife #knifeskills #knifemaking Sometimes it’s a lot easier to hammer your way through dyneema rather than cutting your way through. * Not to be attempted with weak ass store bought rigging knives. You want a proper knife? See this man: Mr Rick Marchand @ https://wildertools.com

#boatlife #sailing #cruising #boatmaintenance #boatmaintenance #rope #rope Trying to keep the cockpit of a sail boat tidy is a massive problem. Here’s a quick tip on how to keep the ‘snake’s wedding’ under control

#inspiration #motivation #sailing #selfcare #selfhelp #boatlife #yacht A little inspirational sailing video with some wise words from Sir Winston Churchill.

#solar #solarpanel #solarpanels #solarpower #solarenergy #sailing #boatlife #cruising #pogo #marina #marine #sustainability #sustainable #sustainableliving It’s hard to find a place on the deck for a solar panel that doesn’t create a slip hazard, risk the panel getting damaged or detract from the lines of the boat. Have a look at the amazing solution I saw today on one of my Dockwalks that gives a surprisingly cheap, versatile and elegant solution to a very 21st century problem.

#boatlife #sailing #cruising #marina #marine #offshoresailing #diy A little wander down the dock in Southampton reveals a small but wonderful act of creativity.

Challenger being passed by 'Comanche' after the start of the 2016 RORC C600. If you want to join us to experience the thrill of sailing in this kind of big boat fleet just visit our website at: www.spartanoceanracing.com