Join me as I officially begin sailing around the world!

Join me as I prepare to sail my 30ft sailboat, Swirl, all the way around the globe! This week I deal with an unexpected leak that must get solved before heading offshore and provision the boat with 8 MONTHS OF FOOD! ? Get involved at Patreon.com/svswirl Find all information on the sailing vessel Swirl and her captain at whoismckaylabower.com

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Here is part 2 of my time shakedown sailing Swirl in January, in the Gulf Islands, Canada. Help support the first global circumnavigation of a transgender person: Patreon.com/svswirl whoismckaylabower.com

Things have taken a bit of a left turn in life recently... but, always one to make the best of the situation, I am taking off to sea-trial Swirl in preparation for my circumnavigation! Help support the first global circumnavigation of a transgender person: Patreon.com/svswirl whoismckaylabower.com

This is some of the final footage from this last summer, in which I finally install the cutterstay! join me on Patreon at patreon.com/svswirl follow along on Instagram, @svswirl don't forget to subscribe to get all the circumnavigation updates! all things circumnavigation can be found at whoismckaylabower.com

After my computer died from salt water (hence the long break in videos) I took stock of all electronic equipment and found an SD card that I thought had been lost. this is the footage from that card! Now, back at video editing with a new iPad (hello LumaFushion woot woot!) I bring you this video and very soon will have E3! find Swirl: patreon.com/svswirl whoismckaylabower.com instagram: @svswirl

A little bit of a change this upload folks! I was asked by the library in the town in which I am preparing Swirl to circumnavigate to give a talk. This is a recording of that talk. If you have been enjoying Sailing Swirl content, and you want to get to know more about me and my background before getting into sailing, this is the video to watch! As always, Swirl and McKayla can be found at: patreon.com/svswirl whoismckaylabower.com Instagram: @svswirl thanks for watching!

Thank you for watching, for more info on all things S/V Swirl, please check out whoismckaylabower.com Want to get involved? The easiest way is to like and share this video, as well as subscribing to this channel! To help make a difference: paypal.me/svswirl patreon.com/svswirl Social Media: TikTok: svswirl Instagram: svswirl Twitter: svswirl

We finish our 2 week sail south, from dodging storms to dodging container ships, we safely arrive in Seattle to run a crucial errand. We have now sailed back north and are STILL anxiously awaiting our new crew member! HELP SUPPORT THESE VIDEOS! patreon.com/svswirl venmo: @McKayla_Bower Our camera gear: Canon 800D Rode VideoMic Pro Rokinon 14mm T3.1 FeelWorld F5 Pro

Very proud of the first mate's first time taking the reins!

We are currently in transit to Seattle, we will be picking up new camera equiptment, and a new crewmate! Stay tuned! Join our community: www.patreon.com/svswirl Check out the website: www.whoismckaylabower.com

Thanks so much for checking out this video! Join the comminity: www.patreon.com/svswirl Check out the website: www.whoismckaylabower.com

This week we celebrate my birthday with a different than normal video and I teach how I make Mac & Cheese. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/svswirl and our website at whoismckaylabower

After a nearly 7 month break to refit Swirl, I'm back! This season is back and better than ever! Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/svswirl and our new website at whoismckaylabower.com

We sail to fill our boat with food and then a harrowing day back into the San Juans! Want to help support us? Head to partreon.com/SVSwirl

Thank you for watching out video! We are Shay an McKayla and after leaving Seattle to explore the Salish Sea Archipelago 3 months ago, this is the prettiest place we've ended up to date! Catch up on past episodes and subscribe for new episodes every friday! Support our adventure at patreon.com/svswirl

As we went into anchor our engine just failed. We had to sit on anchor though some serious winds until we could get it repaired. Support our videos though Patreon.com/svswirl

We are adjusting to our lives getting a little busier and going to one video per week. This week we're once again exploring another remote island! Help support these adventures and videos at patreon.com/svswirl

First half is the install of our new autopilot. Second is some truly serene sailing. Help support our videos! patreon.com/svswirl