Sailing with kids. Here’s how we're raising a kid on a sailboat and what our family life at sea is like. Hey everyone! We’re the James Family—a crew of three living full-time on our sailboat for over three years. One of the biggest questions we get is: what’s it like raising a child on a sailboat? In this episode, we share our experience of family life at sea. From safety, life jackets, and setting boundaries to where we sleep on the boat, handling seasickness, what’s in our medical kit, doing laundry and toilet training at sea, reprovisioning in remote places, keeping children entertained onboard, and how we manage long passage days—this video covers a lot! If you’re dreaming about sailing full-time with kids or curious about family life on the ocean, this episode is for you. We’d love to hear from you—drop your questions in the comments and we’ll answer them! -------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Aboard! 01:29 – Child Safety Netting 02:33 – Life Jackets 03:25 – Setting Boundaries 04:42 – Boat Safety Features 04:59 – Creating a Safe Space 06:18 – Where Does She Sleep? 06:28 – Medical Kit Essentials 06:44 – Managing Seasickness 08:24 – Routine Medical Visits 09:10 – How We Do Laundry Onboard 11:32 – Toilet Training at Sea 13:29 – Reprovisioning as a Family 14:55 – Do Kids Ever Get Bored? 16:06 – Entertainment Onboard 16:46 – Passage Days with a Child 18:56 – Socialising on the Water 21:15 – The Hardest Part of Sailing with Kids 22:23 – The Best Part of Sailing with Kids ---------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ---------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — #SailingFamily #BoatLifeWithKids #SailingWithKids #FamilySailing #LifeAtSea ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app

A couple of weeks ago, we shared some exciting news—we’d found what looked like our dream boat: an ex-commercial prawn trawler that we’d love to convert into a long-range expedition cruiser. It would take a refit, but the potential is incredible. The only catch? Insurance. So the big question remains… are we going to convert a prawn trawler into our next cruiser? We’re back in Darwin, topping up with fuel and supplies before setting sail on our next adventure. Join us as we depart Dinah Beach, head to Cullen Bay for fuel, and get ready for the miles ahead. PLUS - we are sharing an important update on the prawn trawler project - are we converting an ex - prawn trawler into a long-range expedition cruiser. Chapters 00:00 – Back Onboard & Ready to Go 00:47 – Casting Off from Dinah Beach 03:02 – Water Runs, Wash Down & Fuel Stop 08:21 – The Big Trawler Update ---------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ---------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — #OurNextBoat #SailingFamily #Boatlife #Wemightbuyaboat #boatbuying #sailboat #projectboat ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app

We are back onboard! After weeks of being land-lubbers, we’re finally on the last leg of our epic road trip through outback Australia and now it’s time to roll back into Darwin and reunite with SV Emma James, our aluminum performance catamaran. With the boat waiting for us, the next chapter begins: getting her prepped and ready to head off on our next big sailing adventure out of Darwin. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back Onboard 01:15 – Pit Stop at Sandfire Roadhouse 03:42 – Fuel Test: Can We Make It to Broome? 😅 07:25 – Crossing into the NT! 09:58 – Campfires, Free Camps & Katherine Nights 15:42 – Charlie’s Last Driving Lesson 18:06 – Home Again: Back on the Boat ---------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ---------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — #OurNextBoat #SailingFamily #Boatlife #Wemightbuyaboat #boatbuying #sailboat #projectboat ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app

We are down in Perth for a course and mixed in a family road trip holiday, with the course now completed and wrapped up -- it’s time to hit the road! We’re starting our 4,000 km journey north, road-tripping all the way back to Darwin to get back onboard our sailboat SV Emma James. This week we pick up our rented Motorhome 2.0—our new temporary home on wheels! But right away we notice something… the fuel consumption is higher than expected 😅 Which is going to make some of those big hops through Western Australia very interesting. Join us for the start of this family road trip adventure, a full motorhome tour, and a peek at what life looks like when we swap the ocean for the open road. Chapters 00:00 - Step Onboard With Us 03:03 - Discovering Fremantle 04:42 - Inside Our Motorhome 2.0 06:41 - Views From Gladstone Lookout 08:43 - 4-Berth vs 5-Berth Motorhome | Pros & Cons 15:37 - Low on Fuel? Can We Make It? 18:34 - Outback Airstrip & The Royal Flying Doctors 19:17 - Refueling at a Remote Homestead ----------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au

We may have just found our DREAM BOAT… but there’s a BIG problem. We want to convert an ex-commercial Prawn Trawler into a Long Range Expedition Cruiser, but we have hit a roadblock with insurance. Come along as we explain what we are planning! On our road trip north from Perth back to Darwin we are touring boats - and we fell in love with some incredible trawlers coming out of a commercial fleet due to new fisheries laws. These steel-hulled vessels are 23 meters long and we absolutely fell in love with one in particular — MV Levellian. We can already see the vision: transforming her from a hard-working fishing vessel into a go-anywhere, expedition-ready liveaboard. But here’s the roadblock… INSURANCE. We’ve searched high and low, but no company seems willing to insure an ex-commercial vessel being refit into a private boat. This is where YOU come in. 🙏 If you’ve ever gone through this process, know of someone who has, or can recommend an insurance company willing to take on this kind of project, please drop a comment below! Your help could make this dream possible. We’re so excited about the potential of this boat, and we’d love to take you along for the ride as we search, dream, and maybe… take on our biggest project yet. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome aboard 09:03 – MV Talasea II – 78ft luxury superyacht 10:17 – Classic 65ft timber cray boat 11:02 – MV Andirina Pearle – 24m ex-pearler 12:35 – MV Orpheus – 22.3m steel trawler 14:15 – Touring a massive alloy sailing catamaran 14:59 – 4 Commercial Trawlers 16:13 – Could this be our dream boat? 16:30 – We need YOUR help 🚨 ----------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #OurNextBoat #SailingFamily #Boatlife #Wemightbuyaboat #boatbuying #sailboat #projectboat

Broome to Perth | Our Big WA Road Trip Adventure Continues! After thousands of kilometers on the road from Darwin to Broome, we’ve swapped the 4WD for a 4-berth motorhome and are taking on the ultimate Western Australia road trip—from Broome all the way down to Perth! In this episode, we hit the open highway and explore some epic stops along the way. From red dirt landscapes and turquoise coastline to quirky outback towns, free camps, and hidden swimming holes—you won’t believe some of the spots we find. Come aboard for a Motorhome tour – our home on wheels for the next leg of rout road trip holiday. We are headed over 2000km down the Western Australia coastline to Perth with Epic free campsites, one with a rope swing, no crocs, stunning sunsets and remote outback vibes If you love wide-open roads, incredible scenery, and a taste of WA’s rugged beauty, this episode is for you. Buckle up for an epic drive across the Outback, a peek inside our new home-on-wheels, and all the fun along the way. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome Aboard… But On Wheels! 00:45 - Motorhome Tour: Our New Home-on-Wheels 04:17 - Port Hedland: Big Ports, Bigger Views 07:02 - Karratha Adventures: Hills, Swimming Holes & Rope Swings 13:04 - Welcome to Carnarvon: Oasis in the Outback 15:27 - Kalbarri: Cliffs, Coastlines & Epic Sunsets 19:51 - Geraldton & Jurien Bay Marinas: Marinas Ahoy! 20:21 - Perth - Dynamic Positioning Course! ----------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #AustraliaRoadTrip #OutbackAustralia #BroometoPerth #VanLifeAustralia #SailingWithTheJameses

After 2,000 km of red dirt roads, boab trees, epic campsites, and crossing the NT/WA border, we’ve finally made it to Broome! This isn’t just the finale of our Darwin to Broome road trip—it’s also the moment we sit down and share the real reason we’ve come all this way. Spoiler: it’s not just for the mango beer or the camel races on Cable Beach (though they’re definitely a bonus 🐪🍺). We are travelling the final leg from Timber Creek where we left you last week to Broome, we are camping on the edge of epic cliffs with sunrise views, seeing loads of boab trees, including the Boab Prision tree in Derby, and stunning outback landscapes, and we are arriving in Broome and finally reveal why we’re here. If you’re new here, we’re a family of three who usually live full-time aboard our aluminum performance catamaran, but right now we’ve temporarily swapped the sea for the outback and are road tripping across northern Australia. Hit that subscribe button to follow along as we share the highs, the laughs, and the adventure—both on land and at sea. ----------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #AustraliaRoadTrip #OutbackAustralia #DarwinToKatherine #VanLifeAustralia #SailingWithTheJameses

In this episode we are on a 4WD roadtrip, travelling through the Australian Outback from Darwin to Katherine. Join us on a Northern Territory road trip! With our boat Emma safely secured in Darwin, we’re trading sails for an awesome set of wheels and kicking off an epic road trip across the Australian Outback to Western Australia! We are trading nautical miles for kilometers and driving through the red outback with lots of eucalyptus, towering termite mounds, endless wide-open spaces, roos, cows, and lots of adventure! In this episode, we’re picking up our 4WD, giving you a tour and how its going to work, and then we are headed to the Katherine Hot Springs and we share what it's like to road trip through the Northern Territory including cool Outback camping facts, drone footage of these incredible landscapes, and a glimpse of life off the grid. This is just the beginning of our journey west — but trust us, there’s a whole lot of adventure (and surprises) along the way! Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Aboard! 01:17 – Touring Our Brand New 4WD: Landcruiser 300 Series 05:15 – Hitting the Road: The Adventure Begins 07:55 – Relaxing at Katherine Hot Springs 11:48 – Road Tripping Through Australia: What to Expect 17:14 – Stunning Outback Drone Footage 18:58 – Exploring Timber Creek ----------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #AustraliaRoadTrip #OutbackAustralia #DarwinToKatherine #VanLifeAustralia #SailingWithTheJameses

Darwin for Sailors: Worth the Stop or Sail On? We are re headed ashore in Darwin, Australia’s Top End City. We are taking you on a Tour of the Dinah Beach Yacht Club – check out the tender wharf, laundry, showers, garbage & oil disposal, and even the haul‑out/slipway. Share what we pay for membership and why this spot is a lifeline for cruising sailors. Then we are headed into the city, we jump on the free city buses to explore the Darwin Waterfront – swim in the free croc‑safe lagoon, chill on shady lawns, and hit the park and we end the day with some of the best Mexican food in Australia… in Darwin of all places! 🌮 PLUS.... Come and experience Darwin’s massive tides (up to 9 meters!) Darwin might be remote, but it’s full of surprises. Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome to Darwin 🌴 01:41 – Managing the Tender & Big Tides 02:11 – Touring Dinah Beach Yacht Club 03:20 – Membership Details & Cruiser Facilities 05:15 – Darwin’s Monster Tides Explained 08:01 – Laundry Facilities Tour 08:50 – Bathrooms & Showers Walkthrough 10:53 – Exploring Darwin City 14:02 – Dinner at the Best Mexican in the Top End 🌮 If you’re planning to sail into Darwin or just curious what life is like for cruising families, this video is packed with tips, tours, and tropical vibes. ----------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #SailingFamily #SailingLife #LiveaboardFamily #CatamaranLife #SailingWithTheJameses #Darwin #SailingFamily #DinahBeachYachtClub #DarwinWaterfront #CruisingLife #SailingAustralia

Life Update & Your Burning Questions Answered! Well… this one is a bit of a curveball! And something we did NOT see coming. After an unexpected life twist just one week ago, we’re sharing the big news — yes, Emma James, our 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran is officially for sale. This wasn’t part of the plan, and we’re still wrapping our heads around it, but we’re walking you through why this decision makes sense for us right now. INTERESTED IN EMMA? Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 Then, it's Q&A time! We’re answering your most asked questions — from sailing performance and maintenance to life aboard as a full-time family, devices we use, and of course, how Charlie’s handling life afloat. Some of your questions we answer: How is the Dyneema rigging holding up? How do we afford to live on a boat? Are we getting a new crew member soon? What are the pros and cons of the East Coast of Australia? How’s Charlie going onboard? What kind of catamaran do we sail and who designed it? … and heaps more! Thank you for being part of our journey — wherever it leads next. Drop us a comment below if you’ve got more questions! -------------- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: A Big Life Update 00:20 - Is Emma James Really For Sale?! 04:42 - Are We Quitting Cruising or YouTube? 05:14 - Q&A Begins: Your Questions Answered 06:20 - Are we using Navionics? 07:37 - How is the Dyneema rigging holding up? 10:14 - What’s the performance like after the refit? 11:53 - How are the folding props going? 13:07 - Why didn’t you paint the rest of the hulls? 14:35 - Do we have an electric Winch? 15:58 - What kind of cat is Emma James? 17:45 - Who designed your catamaran? 18:50 - Was the east coast of Australia more or less expensive than expected? 21:50 - How does Charlie go on the boat? 24:01 - New crew member on the horizon? 24:28 - How did Sam get into this line of work? 26:49 - Final Thoughts & What’s Next & Thanks for the Support ❤️ ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #SailingFamily #EmmaJamesForSale #SailingLife #LiveaboardFamily #CatamaranLife #QandA #SailingWithTheJameses

This week we are setting off from Gove in Arnhem Land and head into some of the most remote island chains in all of Australia — the Wessels. We sail through narrow island passes, drop a line and land a shark, and even spot unmanned vessels patrolling these off-grid waters. The landscape is wild, raw, and absolutely stunning — a part of the country few people ever get to see, let alone by sailboat. We are doing an overnight passage, rounding Cape Don under a starlit sky, entering the Van Diemen Gulf and complete our journey with a smooth arrival into Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory. This leg of the voyage was full of surprises, solitude, and raw beauty — and we're stoked to share it with you. ⏱️CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome Aboard! Let’s Set Sail 01:14 – Departing Gove 02:25 – Setting Up the Fishing Lines 04:21 – Thoughts on Gove – A Must-Stop Spot 07:27 – Catching a Baby Shark 08:49 – Anchorage for the Night – Croc Watch Begins 09:29 – Navigating Cadell Pass 15:40 – Spotting Unmanned Vessels 17:11 – Arriving into Darwin 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 145 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 👇 FOLLOW US FOR MORE 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses TicTok: SailingwiththeJameses Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au Subscribe for weekly sailing adventures as we continue our journey up the Queensland Coast, through Cape York. #SailingFamily #SailingAustralia #CatamaranLife #BoatLife #SailingAdventure #northernterritory

After crossing the mighty Gulf of Carpentaria, we’ve made landfall in Gove—also known as Nhulunbuy—on the remote coast of the Northern Territory. In this episode, we head ashore to visit our friend Rick, a town local who roasts his own coffee beans right at home. We get a behind-the-scenes look at his small-batch roasting setup, learn about the process from green bean to perfect cup, and of course—taste some of the best coffee we’ve had in ages. ☕️ From there, it’s a classic day in the life of cruisers: a trip to town, a surprisingly well-stocked Woolies with city-style prices, and back to shore for the holy grail of boat life—a hot shower. Thanks for watching, and see you next week as the adventure continues! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome aboard 01:04 – Heading to Rick’s house 02:45 – Where are we? Gove or Nhulunbuy? 04:00 – Coffee time! Brewing the good stuff 04:50 – Behind the scenes of home coffee roasting 07:57 – Roasting 15:26 – Gove Yacht Club 17:28 – Next Week ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #sailinglife #catamaran #sailingfamily #remoteaustralia #sailingadventure #sailingvlog #coffeelovers #australiansailing # SailingwiththeJameses

⛵ 1543 Nautical Miles Later: Sailing Across the Gulf of Carpentaria | Sailing with the Jameses (Ep. 143) We’re taking on one of the most remote and wild stretches of water in Australia — the mighty Gulf of Carpentaria. In this episode, we set off from Cape York and sail west across the top of Australia toward Nhulunbuy (Gove), navigating 350 nautical miles to next landfall. We’ve been looking forward to this passage for months. With night shifts under starlit skies, moonlit seas, and a whole lot of horizon, this was a crossing we’ll never forget. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome Aboard! 01:15 – What Makes the Gulf of Carpentaria So Wild 04:06 – Hopping from Thursday Island to Horn Island 06:16 – Casting Off: Our Gulf Crossing Begins 09:15 – Cruising Past Booby Island 13:50 – Day 2: Finding Our Offshore Rhythm 15:08 – Surprise Hitchhiker Mid-Ocean! 16:51 – Day 3: Land Ho! Approaching Nhulunbuy 19:39 – Up Next: A Caffeine-Fueled Episode You Don’t Want to Miss 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 143 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 👇 FOLLOW US FOR MORE 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses TicTok: SailingwiththeJameses 🎥 Subscribe for weekly sailing adventures as we continue our journey up the Queensland Coast, through Cape York, and eventually toward Indonesia. #SailingFamily #GreatBarrierReef #LizardIsland #BlizzardIsland #CatamaranLife #SailingAustralia #BoatLife #MackayCay #SailingAdventure

This week, we tick off a massive bucket list moment—reaching the Tip of Australia! 🌏 After an overnight sail, we arrive at one of the most iconic and remote landmarks in the country: the northernmost point of mainland Australia. Join us as we anchor off the coast, hike through rugged terrain, and stand at the very top of the continent. For adventurers, sailors, and travel lovers alike, this is one of those rare places that truly feels like the end of the world. Next up: We explore the Torres Strait and sail across the mighty Gulf of Carpentaria! 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 141 Chapter Content: 00:00 – Welcome Aboard, Adventure Lovers! 01:02 – Leaving Flinders Island 03:40 – Navigating Through Albany Pass 06:15 – Sticker Debate: Should We Get One? 🤔 07:45 – Rock Piles Along the Hike 08:26 – The Sundial: A Surprising Landmark 11:31 – We Made It to the TIP of Australia! 🇦🇺 13:17– Reflections at the Top of the Continent 15:25 – Sailing to Thursday Island 17:27 – Outro & What’s Coming Next ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #sailinglife #catamaran #sailingfamily #remoteaustralia #sailingadventure #sailingvlog #coffeelovers #australiansailing # SailingwiththeJameses

Sailing from Lizard Island to the Flinders Group took an unexpected turn. Just as we put the screecher sail out, we had a part of the rigging let go— part of our bowsprit rigging — gave out, forcing us to adapt quickly while underway. But like every good sailing adventure, there’s always a silver lining! We made it safely to the Flinders Group, a stunning and remote collection of islands in Far North Queensland. There, we ventured ashore to explore ancient Aboriginal caves — sacred places covered in rock art that has stood for thousands of years. From unexpected gear failure to walking through ancient history, this episode has it all: sailing, problem-solving, epic landscapes, and a deep connection to Australia’s past. Join us as we push north and discover just how wild — and magical — this coastline can be. 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 👇 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome Aboard! Let’s Set Sail 🌊 01:17 – The Ripple Effect Begins... 03:35 – Sailing from Lizard Island to the Remote Flinders Group 05:27 – Something's Not Right… What Happened?! 10:48 – Making Landfall at the Flinders Group 12:19 – Exploring Ancient Aboriginal Caves 🖐️🪨 27:52 – Time to Fix the Bowsprit 🔧⛵ 33:52 – Screecher Ready! Back to the Breeze 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 141 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 👇 FOLLOW US FOR MORE 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses TicTok: SailingwiththeJameses Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au Subscribe for weekly sailing adventures as we continue our journey up the Queensland Coast, through Cape York. #SailingFamily #GreatBarrierReef #CatamaranLife #SailingAustralia #BoatLife #SailingAdventure

This week we set sail from Fitzroy Island, leaving the city of Cairns behind as we head north toward the magical Lizard Island — or as we’ve lovingly nicknamed it, Blizzard Island! ❄️⛵ Join our sailing family as we explore vibrant cays, snorkel some of the healthiest coral we’ve seen on the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy the bliss of tropical living. Mackay Cay absolutely blew us away, and the sailing… was pure magic. ✨ This is what sailing dreams are made of. 📍Route: Fitzroy Island → Cairns → Low Isles -→ Mackay Cay → Hope Islands → Lizard Island (Blizzard Island) 💬 Leave a comment and let us know your favorite moment! 👇 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:10 -Leaving Fitzroy Island 02:32 - Reprovisioning & Ready in Cairns 03:04 - On the Move: Heading North 04:48 - Onward to Low Isles 08:47 - Wind Generator 10:33 - Spectacular Snorkeling on the Reef 🐠 13:07 - Onwards to Hope Island 16:47 - Sailing Magic to Lizard Island 16:55 - Welcome to “Blizzard” Island 21:49 - What’s Next on Our Journey? 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 140 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 👇 FOLLOW US FOR MORE 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses TicTok: SailingwiththeJameses 🎥 Subscribe for weekly sailing adventures as we continue our journey up the Queensland Coast, through Cape York, and eventually toward Indonesia. #SailingFamily #GreatBarrierReef #LizardIsland #BlizzardIsland #CatamaranLife #SailingAustralia #BoatLife #MackayCay #SailingAdventure

We Sailed 350 Nautical Miles… for a Cup of Coffee?! ☕⛵ | Fitzroy Island Adventures This week, we set sail on a 350NM journey north — all in search of something warm, caffeinated, and a little bit ridiculous. What started as a craving for a good cup of coffee turned into an unforgettable adventure filled with stunning sunrises, rescue turtles, and a vibrant island escape at Fitzroy Island. Join us as we explore hidden rainforest trails, snorkel over thriving coral reefs, and discover the magic of this tropical gem on the Great Barrier Reef. Was the coffee worth it? Absolutely. But the adventure we found along the way? Even better. 🧭 Passage: Dunk Island to Fitzroy Island 🌺 Destinations: Secret Garden Hike, Welcome Bay, Nudey Beach Thanks for being part of the journey — don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sailing stories from our life aboard. 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 139 Chapter Content: ⛵ 00:00 – Welcome Aboard, Adventure Lovers! 🌊 01:51 – Bound for Fitzroy 🦎 03:48 – Surprise Stowaways?! 🌴 07:21 – Exploring Fitzroy by Foot 🌿 08:04 – The Secret Garden (No, Really!) ☕ 12:37 – Coffee Acquired. Mission Complete. 🐢14:43 – Turtle Time! Links to Places mentioned in video: Brampton Island: https://youtu.be/aBSLKm4AO7w Whitsundays: https://youtu.be/pSYynAJpQ_0 Magnetic Island: https://youtu.be/hRF9fIr4It8 Orpheus Island & Giant Clams: https://youtu.be/bwOnZC_HZdk Hinchinbrook Island: https://youtu.be/F17_0B_y2Cg Dunk Island: https://youtu.be/WoxGKq8Su1Q ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — #sailing #fitzroyisland #greatbarrierreef #sailinglife #catamaran #sailingfamily #remoteaustralia #sailingadventure #sailingvlog #coffeelovers #australiansailing # SailingwiththeJameses

📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 138 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — #Antifouling #AluminumCatamaran #DIYBoatWork #SailingFamily #PerformanceSailing #CatamaranUpgrades #BoatMaintenance #OffGridLiving #LiveaboardLife #SailingWithTheJameses

Daggerboard Surgery | Tweaking for Speed on Our Aluminum Performance Expedition Catamaran 📺 THIS IS SAILING WITH THE JAMESES ➡️ EPISODE 137 We’re back on the hard again—but this time, it’s not for a major refit! In this episode, we’re diving into performance upgrades on Emma, our aluminum catamaran. From daggerboard dry rot repairs to hydrodynamic stern tweaks, we’re chasing every knot of speed we can get. We cover: ⚙️ Removing & inspecting daggerboards 🧼 Cleaning & antifouling the cases 🛠️ Repairing dry rot 📏 Extending boards for upwind grip 💨 Tweaking sterns to reduce drag Whether you're into DIY sailing upgrades, learning how daggerboards work, or curious about cruising life as a family—this one’s packed with info, tips, and real-life moments. 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Have you done daggerboard mods or tackled dry rot? Let us know below! 🛎️ New videos every week — see you next time for antifouling + relaunch day! #DaggerboardSurgery #AluminumCatamaran #DIYBoatWork #SailingFamily #PerformanceSailing #CatamaranUpgrades #BoatMaintenance #OffGridLiving #LiveaboardLife #SailingWithTheJameses