Last week we took on The Narrows of Gladstone — one of Australia’s most exciting and tide-critical passages. This week, we’re finishing the Narrows, riding a huge tide rip, and making our way through the industrial heart of Gladstone Harbour on our way to Gladstone Marina. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Aboard | Exiting The Narrows of Gladstone 01:12 – Finishing The Narrows | Strong Tides & Tight Channels 03:32 – Entering Gladstone Harbour | Smokestacks, Terminals & Big Ships 07:06 – Why Gladstone? | Our Cruising Plans & Route Ahead 13:35 – Sam’s Expansion Project | Building & Dredging Gladstone Harbour 21:41 – Preparing for Marina Arrival | Lines, Fenders & Docking Setup 30:09 – Entering Gladstone Marina | Docking with Current & Wind 32:26 – Marina Life Begins | Rubbish Run, Wash Down & Check-In 35:55 – This Is Incredible | Exploring Gladstone Marina Join us as we continue our journey south and share what life is truly like living and sailing full-time as a family aboard our boat. ~ Sam, Cait & Charlie xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support our Channel! Want to help keep these videos coming? Patreon directly supports this channel and allows us to keep producing high-quality sailing content while upgrading gear and sharing our journey in real time. Try a 7-day FREE trial — tiers start from just $2/month 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Want to do a one time donations? Buy us a coffee! 👉 ko-fi.com/sailingwiththejamess Your support genuinely makes this channel possible — thank you for being part of the adventure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚓ Watch Our 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 Alloy Catamaran https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg Are You New Here? ▶️ Watch the Full Boat Tour https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M ▶️ Bout Tour of Our Previous Monohull https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📬 Business & Collaboration Inquiries email: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📸 Follow Our Adventures Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — it really helps support the channel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚤Our Tender We explore remote anchorages and shallow landings in a True Kit Discovery 400 — lightweight, stable, and purpose-built for cruising life. 👉 https://truekit.net/en-au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌍 Track Our Journey Follow Sailing with the Jameses on NoForeignLand 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 Get the free app here: 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/app #sailingfamily #aluminumcatamaran #fulltimesailing #cruisinglife #sailingvlog #sailingwiththejameses #sailingadventure

This week we take on one of Australia’s most thrilling tidal passages — The Narrows at Gladstone. After positioning ourselves the day before, we depart early to catch the narrow high-tide window needed to transit this incredible channel. At low tide, up to 1.6 metres of land emerges, making the passage impossible without planning (you need 1.6m + your draft in tide to get through!). Once even used as a cattle crossing, it begs the question — are we sailing a channel… or sailing over land? With mangroves just feet away and strong tidal flow pushing us along, there’s no room for mistakes. Come along as we navigate tight bends, shallow waters, and continue our full-time sailing life as a family on the Great Barrier Reef. ~ Sam, Cait & Charlie xx Chapters 00:00 – Setting the Scene 00:56 – Bug Invasion on Deck 🦟 02:22 – High Tide Window… It’s Go Time 08:50 – Boat Ramps in the Middle of Nowhere 11:12 – Are We Sailing Over a Cattle Crossing?! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support Our Channel on Patreon Want to help keep these videos coming? Patreon directly supports this channel and allows us to keep producing high-quality sailing content while upgrading gear and sharing our journey in real time. 🎉 Try a 7-day FREE trial — tiers start from just $2/month 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Want to do a one time donations? Buy us a coffee and do a one time donation through Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/sailingwiththejamess Your support genuinely makes this channel possible — thank you for being part of the adventure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚓ Watch Our 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 Alloy Catamaran https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 New Here? ▶️ Full Boat Tour https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M ▶️ Our Previous Monohull https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Business & Collaboration Inquiries email: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Our Adventures Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — it really helps support the channel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚤 Our Tender We explore remote anchorages and shallow landings in a True Kit Discovery 400 — lightweight, stable, and purpose-built for cruising life. 👉 https://truekit.net/en-au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌍 Track Our Journey Follow Sailing with the Jameses on NoForeignLand 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 Get the free app here: 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/app #sailing #TheNarrows #Gladstone #sailingfamily #sailingvlog #sailingwiththejameses

Ever wondered what’s really under the waterline? 👀 Antifoul explained — what it is, why boats need it, and how it protects the hull 🌊 Questions? Ask below 👇⛵ #Antifouling #sailinglife #boatjobs #SailingFamily #aluminumcatamaran

We anchor in a remote creek to line up one of Australia’s most extreme tidal passages — a route that completely dries out at low tide. With squalls building and massive currents ripping through, tomorrow’s window could make or break everything.... We’re up before dawn, departing beautiful Great Keppel Island after an unforgettable stay, and heading north toward Curtis Island to position ourselves for one of the most challenging tidal routes on the Queensland coast — The Narrows. This passage is all about timing. At low tide, The Narrows completely dries out, with up to 1.6 metres of water disappearing, turning parts of the channel into a literal cattle crossing. To calculate this route, cruisers 1.6m depth plus their vessel’s draft...... and a solid nerve :) Are we sailing through a channel… or over land? In this episode, we sail 20 nautical miles while getting hit by multiple squalls, pass AROUND a pink zone on the Great Barrier Reef, and anchor in a narrow creek with a huge tidal flow as we prepare to ride the high tide through The Narrows the following morning. This is the calm before the storm — and the setup for one of our most exciting passages yet. Next episode: We take on The Narrows itself. Thanks so much for watching — don’t forget to like, subscribe, and come sailing with us ❤️ Fair winds, Sam, Cait & Charlie Sailing with the Jameses --------------------------------- 🎉 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! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 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 — ------------------------------------------------------- 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 #SailingFamily #sailinglife #BoatLife #GreatKeppelIsland #GreatKeppel #TheNarrows #gladstone

What is antifoul and why do boats need it? 🌊⛵ Antifoul is a protective coating applied below the waterline to prevent marine growth like barnacles, weed, and slime from attaching to a boat’s hull. In this reel, we break down what antifoul does, why it’s essential for performance and efficiency, and why choosing the right type matters — especially for aluminium boats like ours. If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening under the waterline, this one’s for you. Drop your questions in the comments and follow along for more life at sea, boat basics, and family-friendly sailing adventures. 🎥 New YouTube episodes every Saturday morning (Brisbane time) 📍 Sailing full-time aboard our 52ft aluminium catamaran

What is antifoul and why do boats need it? 🌊⛵ Antifoul is a protective coating applied below the waterline to prevent marine growth like barnacles, weed, and slime from attaching to a boat’s hull. In this reel, we break down what antifoul does, why it’s essential for performance and efficiency, and why choosing the right type matters — especially for aluminium boats like ours. Drop your questions in the comments and follow along for more life at sea, boat basics, and family-friendly sailing adventures. 🎥 New YouTube episodes every Saturday morning (Brisbane time) 📍 Sailing full-time aboard our 52ft aluminium catamaran

What’s it really like living full time on a sailboat with a family? 🌊 In this video, we take you along for a day in the life of a sailing family, starting with lowering the tender and heading ashore for an early morning beach walk. Life at anchor means no two days are ever the same — and today is no exception. From quiet mornings on the beach to boat jobs, family moments, and whatever the ocean throws our way, this is what real life cruising looks like. Living aboard our sailboat gives us freedom, challenges, and unforgettable moments — and we love sharing the honest side of sailing life with you. We’re a family sailing the Australian coast, exploring remote anchorages, navigating tricky tides, and raising kids aboard while chasing adventure. Whether you’re dreaming of sailing full time, curious about life on a boat, or already living the cruising lifestyle — you’re in the right place. If you enjoy sailing vlogs, family adventures, and behind-the-scenes cruising life, subscribe and come along for the journey. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Aboard Our Sailing Life 02:28 – Morning Beach Walk & Beachcombing at Anchor 09:08 – Morning Coffee, Lifting the Tender & Moving Anchorages 10:31 – Why We Move Anchorages | Understanding Wind & Weather 12:01 – Rainy Sailing Life | Laundry, Weather & Filling Water Tanks 14:35 – Boat Jobs at Anchor | Scrubbing the Hulls 21:03 – Hull Scrub Results | What We Found & White Antifoul Review 27:25 – Late Afternoon Beach Walk & Sunset at Anchor Next week: We leave the anchorage and sail to The Narrows — one of Australia’s most exciting inside channels, where the route completely dries out at low tide. You won’t want to miss this one! Thanks so much for watching — don’t forget to like, subscribe, and come sailing with us every Saturday morning! Fair winds, Sam, Cait & Charlie Sailing with the Jameses --------------------------------- 🎉 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! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 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 — ------------------------------------------------------- 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 #SailingFamily #sailinglife #BoatLife #adayinmylife #adayinthelife #sailing #boatlife #liveaboardlife

Does it surprise you we have THIS onboard as a full-time liveaboard family?

Welcome on board! We are so excitedly to have you here on our sailing adventures! Join Us Every Week for A New Adventure on YouTube!

Ahoy and Welcome Aboard! We’re starting this episode at anchor and heading ashore with one simple goal — to explore and see what we can find. What begins as a fun “pet store” style crab hunt quickly turns into a beach full of surprises, from curious little creatures to unexpected discoveries along the shore. Thanks for coming along on another sailing adventure — don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us for the next one. Join us as we continue our journey south and share what life is truly like living and sailing full-time as a family aboard our sailboat. - The Jameses xx Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:10 - The Pet Store 15:18 - Southbound to Great Keppel Island 24:22 - An Empty Bay with no Boats in Sight ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️ Support the Channel on Patreon Want to help keep these videos coming? Patreon directly supports this channel and allows us to keep producing high-quality sailing content while upgrading gear and sharing our journey in real time. 🎉 Try a 7-day FREE trial — tiers start from just $2/month 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Want to do a one time donations? Buy us a coffee! ko-fi.com/sailingwiththejamess Your support genuinely makes this channel possible — thank you for being part of the adventure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚓ Watch Our 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 Alloy Catamaran https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 New Here? ▶️ Full Boat Tour https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M ▶️ Our Previous Monohull https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📬 Business & Collaboration Inquiries email: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📸 Follow Our Adventures Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — it really helps support the channel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚤 Our Tender We explore remote anchorages and shallow landings in a True Kit Discovery 400 — lightweight, stable, and purpose-built for cruising life. 👉 https://truekit.net/en-au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌍 Track Our Journey Follow Sailing with the Jameses on NoForeignLand 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 Get the free app here: 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/app #sailingfamily #offshoresailing #australiasailing #aluminiumcatamaran #fulltimesailing #cruisinglife #sailingvlog #sailingwiththejameses #sailingadventure

We’re mid-passage sailing south down Australia’s east coast as cyclone season approaches, making the most of the northerly winds while navigating busy coastal waters. This passage quickly proves why offshore sailing always demands vigilance, experience, and constant double-checking. What begins as a routine offshore passage soon delivers unexpected challenges, reinforcing the importance of situational awareness, visual navigation, and never relying on charts alone. As we sail through one of the largest shipping anchorages on the east coast, weaving between anchored commercial vessels, we share the real-world decisions and lessons that come with full-time cruising. From uncharted rocks and cross-checking visual references to managing traffic in high-use waters, this episode captures the reality of offshore sailing — unscripted, dynamic, and always changing. Join us as we continue our journey south and share what life is truly like living and sailing full-time as a family aboard our boat. - The Jameses xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️ Support the Channel on Patreon Want to help keep these videos coming? Patreon directly supports this channel and allows us to keep producing high-quality sailing content while upgrading gear and sharing our journey in real time. 🎉 Try a 7-day FREE trial — tiers start from just $2/month 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Want to do a one time donations? Buy us a coffee! ko-fi.com/sailingwiththejamess Your support genuinely makes this channel possible — thank you for being part of the adventure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚓ Watch Our 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 Alloy Catamaran https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 New Here? ▶️ Full Boat Tour https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M ▶️ Our Previous Monohull https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📬 Business & Collaboration Inquiries email: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📸 Follow Our Adventures Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — it really helps support the channel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚤 Our Tender We explore remote anchorages and shallow landings in a True Kit Discovery 400 — lightweight, stable, and purpose-built for cruising life. 👉 https://truekit.net/en-au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌍 Track Our Journey Follow Sailing with the Jameses on NoForeignLand 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 Get the free app here: 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/app #sailingfamily #offshoresailing #australiasailing #aluminiumcatamaran #fulltimesailing #cruisinglife #sailingvlog #sailingwiththejameses #sailingadventure

Leaving the Whitsundays is never easy — especially when this is where our sailing life began. Before heading south, we take one last look at the places that feel like home. 🌊⛵ We’re mid-passage and making the most of seasonal northerly winds to head south down the east Australian coast. But first, we rewind and revisit some of our favourite Whitsundays anchorages — places that shaped our family and our life at sea. This is where we lived until Charlie was 12 months old. Where we sold almost everything we owned and chose to live full-time on a sailboat. So coming back here always feels familiar… like returning home :) Thanks so much for watching — don’t forget to like, subscribe, and come sailing with us ❤️ Fair winds, Sam, Cait & Charlie Sailing with the Jameses --------------------------------- 🎉 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! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 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 — ------------------------------------------------------- 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 #SailingFamily #sailinglife #BoatLife #Whitsundays #HaymanIsland #TheWhitsundays #AirlieBeach

This island was once full of life… now it sits in complete silence. Exploring an abandoned resort as nature slowly takes everything back. In this episode of Sailing with the Jameses, we anchor in the bay of a once thriving and popular holiday destination in The Whitsundays and head ashore to explore an abandoned island resort that time — and nature — are slowly reclaiming. What was once a bustling destination built for paradise has been left behind, with empty buildings, overgrown paths, and breathtaking views standing as reminders of what once was. We last visited this place a couple of years ago, and the changes since then are impossible to ignore. Nature is quietly taking over, transforming a once-thriving resort into something both eerie and beautiful. As we hike inland, we’re rewarded with incredible views, dramatic cliff lines, hidden corners, and one of the island’s most striking natural features — a massive rock balanced in a way that feels almost unreal. If you enjoy abandoned places, island adventures, sailing life, and seeing how nature reclaims what we build, you’re in the right place :) xx --------------------------------- 🎉 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! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 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 — ------------------------------------------------------- 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 #abandonedplaces #abandonedresort #sailingfamily #aluminumcatamaran #thewhitsundays #whitsundays #abandoned

This is how we store out TrueKit Discovery Tender on the davits on our sailboat #sailingfamily #sailinglife #boatlife #tender #TrueKit

Sam is finally home after working overseas and that can only mean one thing… it’s time to untie the lines! We are prepping the boat for departure, slide out of our marina berth, make a last stop at the fuel wharf, and then point the bow south toward the Whitsundays. With full tanks and big smiles, we set off straight into it on an overnight sail—leaving the docks behind and chasing that offshore feeling once again. This is one of those special sailing days where everything clicks: the crew is back together, the boat is ready, and the horizon is calling. Thanks so much for being part of our journey and supporting our little sailing family. Don’t forget to subscribe and come along as we continue exploring Australia by sail. --------------------------------- 🎉 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! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 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 — ------------------------------------------------------- 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 #Catamaran #SailingFamily #AluminiumCatamaran #SailingAustralia #SailingFamily #AluminumCatamaran #SailingLife #RemoteAustralia #CruisingLife #SailingWithTheJameses #AdventureFamily #CatamaranLife #MarinaLife

Answering Common Questions on the dyneema rigging on our sailboat

Ever wondered what the facilities actually look like in a marina? 🧺🚿 Let’s take you on a quick tour of the laundry area at Breakwater Marina, Townsville 🇦🇺 From clean machines to practical cruiser essentials — this is what everyday life in a marina really looks like when you’re living aboard full-time. 😃🫶⚓ #MarinaLife #LiveaboardLife #SailingLife #LaundryDay #BreakwaterMarina

While Sam is away in Vanuatu, we’re holding down the fort and settling into marina life in Townsville. In this video we take you along for a look at what day-to-day life is like at the Breakwater Marina — from cruiser-friendly facilities and family-friendly attractions, to markets, cafés, swimming spots, and easy ways to keep kids entertained while living aboard. Marina stays are often short and busy for cruisers, filled with maintenance, provisioning, and catching up on life admin — so Townsville has been a great place to pause, reset, and enjoy some shore-based comforts while still living the cruising life. If you’re a cruising family, planning a stop in Townsville, or just curious what marina life looks like when one half of the crew is away, this one’s for you. --------------------------------- 🎉 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! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 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 — ------------------------------------------------------- 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 #Catamaran #SailingFamily #AluminiumCatamaran #SailingAustralia #SailingFamily #AluminumCatamaran #SailingLife #RemoteAustralia #CruisingLife #SailingWithTheJameses #AdventureFamily #CatamaranLife #MarinaLife