Giving the Teak on our sailboat some TLC and WOW does it come out nicely.

Sam is finally HOME… and it feels so good to have our crew back together again 🤍 After weeks away working offshore, we’re making the most of our time together back in Gladstone. This week, we join our good mate James for a sea trial on his uncle’s newly purchased boat — putting her through her paces and seeing how she performs out on the water. Then the next day turns into something pretty special… We head off on a spontaneous tiki tour around Gladstone with friends from MV Nelson Star. Living on a boat means we can move our home and travel, and one of the most incredible parts of this lifestyle is the friendships we build and the adventures we share. Thanks for being part of our journey! Sam, Cait & First Mate Charlie Chapters 00:00 - He’s Finally Home 🤍 07:10 - Stepping Aboard the Racing Yacht 11:11 - Sea Trial Begins (Why It Matters) 12:27 - Fuel Dock Stop + Charlie Takes the Helm 15:26 - Tiki Tour & Cattle Farm Adventure --------------------------------- 🎉 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 #TeakRestoration #woodworking #SailboatMaintenance #sailingfamily

The transformation is unreal… and honestly, the teak on our sailboat turned out SO GOOD. And the best part? We saved HUNDREDS of dollars doing it ourselves. In this episode, we are cleaning the teak on our sailboat which also happens to be our full time home, a sailboat named 'Emma James'. We are tackling everything from the aft bench seat, dolphin seats, and rear deck seat, to the shower floor and trims. Over time, teak can go grey, patchy, and tired… but instead of paying a tradie hundreds of dollars, we decided to try the JustTeak system and do it ourselves. And the results? You’ll have to see the before and after to believe it. Interested in the product we used? It is called 'Just Teak' and we have linked it here: https://www.just-teak.com/product/justteak-sealer-oil-restoration-kit-choice-of-2-shades-and-sizes/ Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 04:00 - Assessing the Teak | Before Condition 09:00 - Starting the Teak Clean | Step 1 Begins 10:00 - Shower Teak Restoration | Floor & Trim 13:20 - Step 2: Applying Teak Brightener 17:20 - Dolphin Seats Transformation | Cleaner + Brightener 19:10 - Day 3: Applying Teak Sealer 27:20 - Final Reveal | Before & After Results --------------------------------- 🎉 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 #TeakRestoration #woodworking #SailboatMaintenance #sailingfamily

The Flinder Group in Princess Charlotte Bay, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

Top 10 Sailing Destinations in Australia. The magnificent John Brewer Reef located off the coast of Townsville

We’re back in Gladstone Marina… and this week it’s just Cait and Charlie holding down the boat while Sam is offshore working aboard the AMSA Emergency Tow Vessel. This is what life really looks like between adventures. We’re ticking off the never-ending boat jobs — sewing new seat cushions, helping friends with fuel runs, running errands, and settling into the rhythm of marina life as a duo. Sam was meant to swing off this week… but as anyone in the maritime world knows — plans are written in the sand at low tide. Instead, he’s been asked to stay on longer. So rather than a reunion, we’re doing the next best thing — dropping a bag of essentials (toothbrush, charger… and most importantly, COFFEE!) at the office so he can grab it on crew change day. This is the side of sailing you don’t always see — the waiting, the juggling, the real life in between. Thanks for being part of our journey 🤍 Sam, Cait & Charlie Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back to Life in Gladstone Marina 01:40 – Sewing New Helm Seat Cushions | Boat Maintenance 06:55 – Helping a Friend with Dock Lines & Fuel Run 13:55 – Update: Sam’s Crew Change Delayed 16:26 – Why Reef Keeper Being in Gladstone Is So Rare 17:00 – Crew Change Day: Plans Change at Sea --------------------------------- 🎉 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

Sam is currently working offshore on the AMSA emergency tow vessel called 'Reef Keeper', and it’s just Cait and Charlie holding down the boat in Gladstone Marina. This week we’re showing you what real marina life looks like — boat jobs, errands, new rego numbers, Australia Day celebrations, op shopping, grocery hauls, morning runs and the everyday rhythm of full-time liveaboard life. This is the side of sailing you don’t always see. 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. Join us every Saturday Morning Brisbane Time (Friday Afternoon New York City Time) as we share what life is like living and sailing full-time as a family aboard our boat. Sam, Cait & Charlie xx Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back to Marina Life 01:20 – Op Shops, Courtesy Car Runs & Grocery Hauls 06:02 – Boat Registration Explained 13:30 – Adulting on the Road: Doctors, Dentists & Life Admin 14:16 – Celebrating Australia Day in the Marina 15:45 – Wild Bearded Dragons of Gladstone 18:19 – Forward Window Makeover: Removing the Film (And Why) --------------------------------- 🎉 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

After more than 4 years of full-time cruising the Queensland coast as a family, we’ve explored hundreds of anchorages, reefs, islands, and remote corners of Australia. But in this video, we’re sharing something special — the 10 places that truly mean the most to us. These are the destinations where we’ve made our best memories, learned the most, slowed down, and experienced the magic of sailing life as a family. From Lady Musgrave Island’s breathtaking lagoon, to the Whitsundays, Lizard Island, Fraser Island, and some incredibly remote spots in Far North Queensland, these places have shaped our journey. This video isn’t a checklist — it’s personal. We’re sharing why we love these places, what makes each one unique, what cruisers can expect, and why we think they deserve a spot on your sailing or travel plans. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Aboard | Our Favourite Sailing Destinations 01:34 – Windy Bay, Hazelwood Island | A Whitsundays Beaching Gem 04:06 – Dunk Island | Community, Comfort & Island Life 06:15 – Brampton Island (Western Bay) | Family Lagoon & Beach Days 07:53 – Flinders Group | Remote Islands, Cave Art & Beachcombing 10:22 – Lizard Island | Reefs, Hikes & Life on the Edge of the GBR 12:10 – John Brewer Reef | Thriving Coral & Underwater Art 13:47 – Mackay Cay | Tidal Cay, Coral Gardens & Crystal Water 15:15 – K’gari (Fraser Island) | Sand, Dingoes & Tea Tree Lakes 17:17 – Lady Musgrave Island | Our #1 Great Barrier Reef Paradise Whether you’re already cruising Australia, planning a future voyage, or just dreaming from home — we hope this video INSPIRES you to explore the East Coast of Queensland or even add Australia to your cruising route. Have you been to any of these places? Which one would you visit first? Let us know in the comments — we love hearing from you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️ JOIN THE J-CREW! (Join us on Patreon or YT Members!) Want to help keep these videos coming? By joining us on Patreon or Becoming a Member on YouTube you can help support 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 is the perfect place to make a one off donation! 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 #sailingaustralia #CruisingQueensland #GreatBarrierReef #Top10Places #SailingFamily

Welcome to Gladstone Marina, located in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia — one of the most family-friendly, cruiser-friendly marinas on the Queensland coast. In this episode, we take you on a full tour of everything Gladstone Marina has to offer. From the beautifully maintained facilities to the lush parklands, this marina is more than just a place to tie up — it’s a destination in itself. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Gladstone Marina, Queensland 00:21 – Marina Oil Disposal & Oil Pit Location 03:18 – Marina Welcome Packs for Cruisers 06:34 – Rubbish, Recycling, Batteries & Waste Facilities 08:41 – Marina Office, Reception & Courtesy Bus Stop 10:05 – What Makes Gladstone Marina Unique 12:42 – Wildlife at the Marina (Yes… the Snakes 🐍) 16:22 – BBQ Area & Australia Day at the Marina 17:00 – Laundry Facilities at Gladstone Marina 18:40 – Toilets & Showers | Marina Amenities Tour 21:30 – Wharves, Boat Ramps & Access Points 23:12 – The Incredible Marina Lounge Room ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support us 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 Aluminum 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 Watch the Boat 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 #Gladstone #GladstoneMarina #marinalife #sailingaustralia

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

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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