And so the adventure begins... This was an emotional episode to edit for you all. After two years of working hard to make this dream a reality, we're finally setting off to conquer the Atlantic and explore what the Caribbean has to offer. BUT, before we can do any of that, we've got to cross the infamous Bay of Biscay and navigate 'Orca Alley' down the coast of Spain and Portugal! ? Subscribe & Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this review and want to see more content like this, don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell icon to get notified about our latest videos. ? Follow Us on Social Media... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie Music: Song: Livermat - Travel Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music Video Link: https://bit.ly/3H04YaP Thanks for watching! See you next time on Sailing Selkie ?

Welcome back! In this episode we finally finish all our boat jobs (some of which took a lot longer than anticipated) and get ready to set off for Spain! ? Subscribe & Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this review and want to see more content like this, don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell icon to get notified about our latest videos. ? Follow Us on Social Media... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie Music: Song 1: Woods - Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0 Song 2: Meant to be - Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0 Thanks for watching! See you next time on Sailing Selkie ?

It's a race against time this episode, as we try to get as many big boat jobs done as possible before we set off to the Caribbean! In real time, we're currently in Spain, a week on from our Bay of Biscay crossing and finally with time to catch up on YouTube editing! Hopefully we'll have a lot more exciting content coming your way really soon? ? Subscribe & Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this review and want to see more content like this, don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell icon to get notified about our latest videos. ? Follow Us on Social Media... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicofficial Thanks for watching! See you next time on Sailing Selkie ?

Welcome back to our channel! Today, we're diving into an in-depth review of the ThrustMe electric outboard. Whether you're looking for a reliable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional outboards or simply curious about the latest advancements in marine technology, this video is for you! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Unboxing & First Impressions 3:43 - Installation Guide & Petrol Outboard Comparison 5:25 - Performance Speed Test 6:14 - Heavier Performance Speed Test 6:52 - Battery Range Test 7:51 - Final Verdict ? Subscribe & Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this review and want to see more content like this, don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell icon to get notified about our latest videos. ? Follow Us on Social Media... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie Find out more about the ThrustMe electric outboard: https://www.thrustme.uk Thanks for watching! See you next time on Sailing Selkie ? #Gifted #Ad #ElectricOutboard #SailingBoatTender #MarineTechReview #EcoFriendly #ThrustMe

We're back! Hopefully for good this time? In exactly 57 days, we'll be leaving Portishead Marina for good and heading to the Caribbean! There is loads to do before then and we can't wait to take you with us on the adventure of a lifetime! See you next time ?? SONG CREDIT: Music: Voss by JAK / arkadenmusicofficial   Music: Sapajou - The Way To You License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7q5R_ITPYFttJn7PyHzmw Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

Hey guys! We're really sorry our video uploads are slowing down. We're both working full-time jobs and fitting all the editing in around that is proving to be a difficult challenge. If you're still here and watching our videos then THANK YOU for sticking around! In this episode we FINALLY leave our marina and head south for the summer. It was a rollercoaster of a sail, so buckle up and enjoy? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Leaving our mooring 01:10 - Going through the lock gates 02:22 - Sailing in the Bristol Channel 06:49 - Esmee & Peggy get seasick? 08:08 - The next day 08:42 - Arriving in Padstow 10:33 - Anchoring SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDIT: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicofficial Music: A Folk Story by Alex Productions https://bit.ly/bkc-story Music: Woods by Oak Studios    - [No Copyright Music] Woods - Acoustic...

VOTE FOR US: https://rb.gy/nts8w Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long since we last uploaded a video - the summer really flew by with lots of sailing and not very much editing? BUT we filmed loads of content for you and we're super excited to share it over the next few months! To kick things off, this video is all about preparing to leave our marina for the summer and includes loads of jobs such as: fitting our new sails, picking up Peggy's tails.com food order #ad and making sure there was nothing wrong with our engine (spoiler alert: there was). We hope you enjoy and stick around until next time to see us finally leave our marina!! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome to the video 01:24 - Intro 01:50 - Picking up our new genoa 02:33 - Provisioning Peggy's food 03:49 - Picking up our new dinghy 05:17 - Preparing the outboard 05:33 - Fitting the new loo 08:00 - Putting up our new main sail 09:49 - Food preparation 13:38 - Engine checks 17:44 - Almost time to go 21:21 - Next time on Sailing Selkie? 21:47 - Outro SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDIT: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicofficial Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3DkFlA7

This was a super fun and very emotional episode to film and edit for you all! We've been dreaming about renaming Moonlighting since we bought her last October, so for it to finally be happening feels like a huge step towards our dream of sailing this boat around the world. We hope you enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome to the video 00:25 - Intro 00:51 - Legally registering the new boat name 01:16 - Removing the old boat name from all our documents 02:46 - Removing the old decal 03:59 - Sticking on the new boat name 06:25 - The ceremony! 09:30 - Going for the maiden voyage 10:49 - Outro SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicofficial Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3DkFlA7 Music: Unwound Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMRTmDoI9uc | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

In this episode we finally escape the marina to anchor overnight for the first time on Moonlighting! Sorry it has take us so long to get this one out for you all - we're hoping we can be a bit more regular with our uploads for the rest of the summer. Enjoy! P.S. what do you guys think about Sailing Selkie merch? ? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - We're going sailing! 01:16 - Intro 01:43 - Running the reefing lines 02:14 - Marking the anchor chain 03:48 - Our new life raft arrives 05:42 - Escaping the marina to go sailing 10:00 - Something strange in the Bristol Channel 11:33 - Learning to pole the Genoa 12:48 - Dropping anchor 13:47 - Debrief 15:10 - Our evening on anchor 15:50 - Outro SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Song: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicofficial Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3DkFlA7 Song: Meant to be Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl64ieqjYs Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios.

Our first sail on Moonlighting a few weeks ago had some slightly stressful moments to say the least! We're still very much learning the ropes and are endlessly thankful for all the people in our marina who are so supportive and help us out whenever we need. We're already feeling a lot more confident than when this footage was filmed and are excited to share the next episode with you where we go and anchor for the first time. We hope you enjoy our embarrassment in this episode and stick around for the next one! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome to the video 00:41 - Intro 01:08 - Putting the sails back on 04:00 - New running rigging 04:25 - First sail prep 06:26 - Marina mishap (we're blown onto another boat!) 06:47 - Marina lock stress 08:43 - Out at sea 09:29 - Debrief (Esmee crashed our drone into the sea?) SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3DkFlA7

We always knew there would be some big expenses that come with living fulltime on a sailing boat, but it is always a tough pill to swallow, no matter how prepped you are! Getting our old sails serviced and new sails made has been on our to do list since day one, so it was good to get it ticked off the list. Big thanks to Josh at Severn Sails for being incredibly helpful the whole way through this process. He is currently making us the most amazing new main sail and we can't wait to get our hands on it soon... In the mean time, we hope you enjoy the video! Checkout Severn Sails here: http://severnsails.co.uk TIMESTAMPS: 00:26 - Intro 01:05 - Finding all our sails 02:35 - Assessing our current sails 05:10 - Dropping the sails off to be serviced 05:55 - Talking about budget and new sail quotes 08:58 - Going up the mast to measure 11:11 - Working out what sail measurements we need 11:30 - Ordering our new Genoa 12:17 - Outro SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3DkFlA7

Hey guys! This episode is a little different - we recently partnered up with Solwise, a leading antenna manufacturer who helps find the perfect 4G, 5G and WiFi solutions for you. Whether you live on a sailing boat, narrowboat, campervan, or any other crazy off-grid home you can think of, Solwise has the tech and expertise to get you online! Paddy took some time out a few weeks ago to chat to Solwise technical expert, Daniel, to get to grips with our off-grid wifi setup and debunk some of the confusing terminology and information surrounding it all. If you fancy a discount on your next Sowise purchase, use SAILINGSELKIE at checkout. We hope you enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - What are the first things to think about when setting up a 4G network? 02:56 - What do you need to look for in a router? 04:16 - Internal vs external antennas 05:10 - Choosing the right antenna 06:57 - Omni directional vs directional 07:48 - Is it all about Decibels? 09:47 - What's the best place to mount an external antenna? 11:04 - Cable length 12:25 - What kind of speeds should I expect? 12:48 - How to future proof your system 13:46 - Setting up a system for international travel 15:04 - Integrating satellite and mobile systems 17:34 - Recommended equipment 19:29 - Unboxing EQUIPMENT LINKS: Poynting Puck 2x2 - https://www.solwise.co.uk/a-puck-2 Poynting MiMo3 - https://www.solwise.co.uk/A-MIMO-3-V2-17 Telektonica RUTX14 - https://www.solwise.co.uk/TL-RUTX14 Links to our whole setup can also be found here - https://www.solwise.co.uk/sailingselkie SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3DkFlA7

Welcome to the boat tour! We've been wanting to film this episode for you all since we first launched our Youtube, so we're excited it's finally here. To us, Moonlighting is the ultimate off-grid tiny home on water - we hope you love her as much as we do. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Welcome to the boat tour 00:40 - What boat is Moonlighting? 01:33 - Outside Boat Tour 06:45 - Inside Boat Tour 15:06 - Q&A 22:00 - Outro SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Music: Voss by JAK https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicofficial Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3DkFlA7 Song: Woods Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios. Link: https://bit.ly/3FLmwY9 | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

Welcome to ep.2 of our adventures on Sailing Selkie! This winter has been a tough one for us on board as we've tried to tick off as much on our to do list as possible. Tune in for a bit of a boatlife reality check and don't forget to ask us any question you have in the comments section below so we can answer them next time! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - The reality of boatlife 01:45 - Getting back to the boat 02:00 - Renovating the aft heads 02:28 - Decomissioning the seacock 03:59 - Installing the new washing machine 05:50 - Wiring the electrics 06:46 - Fitting the shore power 07:49 - Our water pump broke 09:18 - Fixing the water pump 11:10 - Outro SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie SONG CREDITS: Music: Kalon by extenz is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3jUE9wp Song: Woods Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios. Link: https://bit.ly/3FLmwY9 | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

Welcome to our first YouTube video! This episode is all about brining you up to speed and explaining how and why we were crazy enough to sell everything and buy a 30+ year old sailing boat... Thanks for tuning in! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Hello! 01:06 - How did we get here? 01:49 - Rewind/Recap 02:32 - How did we choose our boat? 03:13 - Finding Moonlighting 03:39 - Sailing the boat to where we live 04:13 - Living on board and DIY plans 04:34 - Fitting the heating 06:24 - Fitting new ceiling 08:32 - Sanding back the old wood 09:55 - Outro SUPPORT US: Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailing.selkie Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailing.selkie/ SONG CREDITS: Music: Kalon by extenz is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3jUE9wp Song: Woods Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios. Link: https://bit.ly/3FLmwY9 | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0