Scuba diving with @adamleaders to pull trash from the sea-partnered with @PADIAWARE and @bocasdivecenter8347 to help protect this reef. Every piece we collect makes a difference. Footage by myself and @adamleaders #diveagainstdebris #oceanconservation #underwatercleanup #scubaforacause #sailingbyefelicia #padi #padiaware #bocasdivecenter #ecodiver #reefcleanup #caribbeandiving #sustainablesailing #trashtag #divelife #protectwhatyoulove #scubacleanup #oceanheroes #scubaadventure #divebocas #bocasdeltoro #captainlife #marinedebris #zerowasteocean #saveourseas

Subscribe to Sailing Bye Felicia for more. If you're in need of a professional captain, I offer reliable yacht delivery services, private sailing lessons, and new owner orientation training. With over 15 years of experience under both sail and power, I ensure safe and efficient vessel transport and hands-on instruction for owners looking to build confidence on the water. ?? For inquiries, contact me at CaptainMatt4Hire@gmail.com ? Thank You @theyachtriggerstpete for taking care of us, even during the Holiday craziness. ?All Crew Positions are posted on Patreon: ? patreon.com/Sailingbyefelicia ?Learn to Sail on Vacation! Spend a week aboard a beautiful catamaran, sailing through the turquoise waters of Key West, the Bahamas, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is more than just a getaway-it's a chance to experience life on the water in total comfort. You'll learn the basics of sailing while exploring stunning anchorages, snorkeling vibrant reefs, and enjoying the freedom of life at sea. If you're considering buying a boat for the future or as part of your retirement plans, chartering is the perfect way to test the waters and see if the lifestyle is right for you. Best of all, if you choose Key West or the U.S. Virgin Islands, no passport is required. With top-tier service and an unforgettable itinerary, this is the ultimate way to combine adventure and relaxation. ??Contact me at CaptainMatt4Hire@gmail.com to plan your dream voyage. ?Thinking of buying a Boat? Buying a boat is an exciting investment, but it can also be overwhelming without the right guidance. Hidden issues, costly mistakes, and conflicting advice from online forums can make the process even more daunting. That's where I come in. I provide expert support at every stage-from the initial search to getting you confidently underway. I'll help you review listings, discuss options, and make informed decisions. When it's time for a survey, I'll be there to inspect the boat with you. Once you've made your purchase, I'll guide you through registration and insurance requirements, and I'll handle the transport to its new home. From there, I will provide hands-on training to ensure you can safely operate your vessel and meet all insurance standards. With my experience, you won't have to navigate this process alone. Let's find the right boat and get you on the water with confidence. ??Contact me at CaptainMatt4Hire@gmail.com #sailingbyefelicia #sailboatdelivery #yachtdelivery #captainmatt4hire Transcript: I'm leaving on the longest and most dangerous sailboat delivery of my career. I was hired to transport a 40 year old sailboat from Florida to Texas. Normally I don't take jobs on mainland during the winter, but im trying to save for a wedding, So, im spending the holidays, cruising 1600 miles across the gulf of whatever, thru the gnarliest weather and multiple breakdowns After two days of turning wrenches, and inspecting the boat, we drop her in the water, stock up on groceries and head out. The Atlantic is too rough to head offshore. So our plan is motor south in the intracoastal waterway, then sail thru the keys and start working our way west to Texas. We put a spare belt and keep cruising?. pretty soon the weather deteriorates. We spend the rest of the day battling our way thru storms. We take on fuel in Fort Lauderdale, pack a rapid ditch bag, double check the offshore safety gear we motor out of the channel at port Everglades, to find the Atlantic is still pretty rough, but the boat handles it like a champ. We get a sail up, and start making good speed. But, A few minutes later we get hit with another storm. The weather slowly improves as we head south and the cold front slowly dissipates. The Florida Keys greeted us with rainbows, and the Everglades' waters were smooth as glass. But as we cruised up the west coast of Florida, thick fog began to roll in, I decide drop anchor for the night by the coast. As I raise the radar reflector, and for the fist time in days, I hear silence. The air is thick and cold, my sheets are soaked. As I try to sleep I realize all of the warm days are behind us. at first light we head in to Tampa Bay. The yacht rigger hooked me up with a dock, so big shoutout to The yacht rigger.

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Matt and Lisa sail away from The Bahamas for their longest journey to date, 5oo miles to the Dominican Republic with a quick stop in the Turks and Caicos.

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Lisa and Matt celebrate one year living on board S.V. Bye Felicia. They sail south from Nassau, Bahamas through the Exumas island chain. Along the way they see swimming pigs, with cute piglets, and frisky stingrays. Then, set sail for a 500 mile journey from Georgetown to the Dominican Republic. shout out to our new friends! @AmyandChrisSailingRumTot

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