I'm REALLY PLEASED to announce that we have been gifted some products made by DECKTENT and distributed by APPEX TRADE for review, we will be extensively testing these products and will give an honest review on their design and usefulness towards the end of summer. REST ASSURED .... Here on Blown Away we will NEVER endorse products that we didn't feel were FIT FOR PURPOSE or of GOOD QUALITY , the items shown in the video have been pushed to their limits and been used extensively for a month or two , there are no rips tears or patches even after being dragged over beaches, over stanchion posts and flown from the mast top ( don't ask ). mean while normal service (SANDING AND PAINTING) will resume shortly. LINK HERE TO APPEX TRADE https://www.appextrade.com https://www.appextrade.com/biminis https://www.appextrade.com/dog-ramps https://www.appextrade.com/category/water-lounges DISCOUNT CODE : BLOWNAWAY10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please browse their web site and apply a discount code of BLOWNAWAY10 to get 10 % of products , by using small companies like these (not Amazon) we help feed the little people in life! Hi THANK YOU for watching this video Hopefully you enjoyed watching it and have some questions or have left a comment , please don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel that helps us and costs you nothing. If you would like to support the channel and the work we are doing to this old yacht then please join the supporter group either on Patreon or on Kofi where you will find additional content and be able to follow Blown Away and her crew via the chat functions. ———————————————————————————————————— JOIN THE CREW ON BOARD Blown Away is currently looking for additional crew to join the yacht in the Greek Islands , we are not a charter yacht so we don’t “charge” for the privilege instead we cost share the journey. If you would like to join the vessel and learn to sail along with me then drop me a line in the comments section and see if we can make that happen. ————————————————————————————————————— BECOME A SUPPORTER https://patreon.com/svblownaway Patreon is great for supporting on a monthly basis and your name and a picture will be added into the videos outro , you will get additional content and gifts such as polo shirts , mugs , stickers from Blown Away depending on the tier of membership https://ko-fi.com/blownaway Kofi allows supporters to drop a few coins into a hat enabling a creator to “buy a coffee” by way of a thank you from me your name will be added to the credits either in the monthly or one off section of the supporters section in each video. ——————————————————————————————————— SEARCH TAGS: #BLOWNAWAY #SAILING #GREECE #mediteranean #BOATREPAIRS #steelboat #latestsailingvideo #YACHT #decktent #appextrade

DINGHY DISASTER on my BIRTHDAY ! In an effort to celebrate my birthday even though the weather was terrible I decided to leave my dinghy in the water to et to shore for a few beers .... MISTAKE ! The

In this episode we step aboard a boat in the marina that has been abandoned and was slowly sinking from years of neglect , we pump it out to prevent it going to the bottom and take a look at what is essentially a time capsule. My friend Dea gets some knot tying lessons and the work on board my own old boat continues with some more preventative repairs prior to the season beginning. enjoy the video

A light hearted look at the trials and tribulations of engine repairs in remote locations, in this case a turbo and exhaust replacement on a small Greek island miles from help. Hi THANK YOU for watching this video Hopefully you enjoyed watching it and have some questions or have left a comment , please don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel that helps us and costs you nothing. If you would like to support the channel and the work we are doing to this old yacht then please join the supporter group either on Patreon or on Kofi where you will find additional content and be able to follow Blown Away and her crew via the chat functions. ———————————————————————————————————— JOIN THE CREW ON BOARD Blown Away is currently looking for additional crew to join the yacht in the Greek Islands , we are not a charter yacht so we don’t “charge” for the privilege instead we cost share the journey. If you would like to join the vessel and learn to sail along with me then drop me a line in the comments section and see if we can make that happen. ————————————————————————————————————— BECOME A SUPPORTER https://patreon.com/svblownaway Patreon is great for supporting the making of these videos on a monthly basis plus your name and a picture will be added into the videos outro , you will get additional content and gifts such as polo shirts , mugs , stickers from Blown Away depending on the tier of membership https://ko-fi.com/blownaway Kofi allows supporters to drop a few coins into a hat enabling a creator to “buy a coffee” by way of a thank you from me your name will be added to the credits either in the monthly or one off section of the supporters section in each video. ——————————————————————————————————— SEARCH TAGS: #BLOWNAWAY #SAILING #medsailing #GREECE #mediteranean #BOATREPAIRS #steelboat #latestsailingvideo #YACHT

Working on other boats to pay for mine , with a turbo failure and an exhaust elbow resembling Swiss cheese the costs of repair out weigh my income , time to look for some work in the cruising community. YouTube Hi THANK YOU for watching this video Hopefully you enjoyed watching it and have some questions or have left a comment , please don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel that helps us and costs you nothing. If you would like to support the channel and the work we are doing to this old yacht then please join the supporter group either on Patreon or on Kofi where you will find additional content and be able to follow Blown Away and her crew via the chat functions. ———————————————————————————————————— JOIN THE CREW ON BOARD Blown Away is currently looking for additional crew to join the yacht in the Greek Islands , we are not a charter yacht so we don’t “charge” for the privilege instead we cost share the journey. If you would like to join the vessel and learn to sail along with me then drop me a line in the comments section and see if we can make that happen. ————————————————————————————————————— BECOME A SUPPORTER https://patreon.com/svblownaway Patreon is great for supporting on a monthly basis and your name and a picture will be added into the videos outro , you will get additional content and gifts such as polo shirts , mugs , stickers from Blown Away depending on the tier of membership https://ko-fi.com/blownaway Kofi allows supporters to drop a few coins into a hat enabling a creator to “buy a coffee” by way of a thank you from me your name will be added to the credits either in the monthly or one off section of the supporters section in each video. ——————————————————————————————————— SEARCH TAGS: #blownaway #sailing #medsailing #greece #mediteranean #boatrepairs #steelboat #latestsailingvideo #yacht

TRIZONIA - A tiny island in the gulf of Patras and my winter home. Plus finally getting the roller furling head sail back from the sail makers and onto the new furling system. If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. KOFI LINK - (GOOD FOR ONE OFF DONATIONS) https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos PATREON LINK https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing META TAGS #SAILING #BLOWNAWAY #GREECE #YACHT #ADVENTURE #BOATREPAIRS #IONION #SPIIRITYACHTS #JAMESBOND

The winter is biting deep and the repairs seemingly endless , from serious engine faults to flooded heaters, can the repairs list get any longer ? No palm trees and bikinis in this episode ! If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. KOFI LINK - (GOOD FOR ONE OFF DONATIONS) https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos PATREON LINK https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing META TAGS #SAILING #BLOWNAWAY #GREECE #YACHT #ADVENTURE #BOATREPAIRS #IONION #SPIIRITYACHTS #JAMESBOND

Living on board my rusty old ketch in Greece during winter, what are the challenges ? what's life like? If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. KOFI LINK - (GOOD FOR ONE OFF DONATIONS) https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos PATREON LINK https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing META TAGS #SAILING #BLOWNAWAY #GREECE #YACHT #ADVENTURE #BOATREPAIRS #IONION #SPIIRITYACHTS #JAMESBOND

ONE YEAR of LIVEABOARD LIFESTYLE CONDENSED INTO TEN MINS .. classic yacht life well that was my year , what did you do with yours ? tell me in the comments down below If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. KOFI LINK - (GOOD FOR ONE OFF DONATIONS) https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos PATREON LINK https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing META TAGS #SAILING #BLOWNAWAY #GREECE #YACHT #ADVENTURE #BOATREPAIRS #IONION #SPIIRITYACHTS #JAMESBOND

WINTERS COMING ! The need to seal up the leaks is emphasised as the days get shorter and the winter approaches, this weeks video shows the reinstallation of the deck saloon window. YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

TRIZONIA - GREECE Making repairs to the rusty windows before the rains begin , good friends visiting , bad people moaning and some UGLY rust that has to be dealt with as best as possible YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

FOREVER CHASING RUST - A 50 year old steel sailing yacht will need constant maintenance if its to be kept in top condition , this episode features further repairs to the deck saloon. YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

Saving hundreds by fixing EVERYTHING myself ! This weeks episode features the reupholstery of the deck saloon seating and the trials and tribulations of life afloat , how to save money as cruiser ... DO IT ALL YOURSELF ! YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

TRIZONIA GREECE - A tiny little island in the wondrous Gulf of Corinth , for many a one night stand but for others, paradise found. This episode contains a little maintenance work on board Blown Away and also the prevention of a 1400 litre diesel spill into Trizonia Harbour ! And we say good bye to Dea our German School teacher who has now to head back to work and a new term. YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

FINALLY a little wind as Blown Away heads East into the Gulf of Corinth , join Ian and the new crew Dea as they sail down wind under the Rio Bridge to the gorgeous island retreat of Trizonia. YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

We take a wander around a little more of the Ionion Islands in Greece YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

Taking a 9-5 Office worker and spending a month on a yacht in Greece, will they learn to LIVE ABOARD? Can they adapt to life afloat and change their personal life style completely ? We visit the magical island of Astikos in the Greek Ionian to find out ! If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

NEW CREW 9-5 office worker seeks to break the chains and live a better , healthier lifestyle. She says "learning to sail has always been a life goal for me and who better to go sailing with than Ian, he taught James Bond" ! We welcome Clare on board Blown Away as we head out into the Greek Islands to experience some life changing decisions on board the steel ketch Hedonist 44 called Blown Away. If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure #newlife WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

This video details the work I've done installing my Solar charge controllers and the new 12 volt 2 kw inverter from Victron, we also take a look at a water leak seen dripping from under the engine and remove the raw water pump to make a repair .... Have I finally finished the winter maintenance ? Next weeks video will be sailing and NOT working on the boat !! If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/

Part 2 of the lithium battery install, will it work ? YouTube If you enjoy the content and find it informative (or mildly amusing) and feel you would like to support the making of our videos to “BUY US A COFFEE” please use the link below and we will give you a shout out in future vlogs. https://ko-fi.com/blownaway OR if you prefer to support us on Patreon we can be found just here, where you can support future productions of Blown Away videos https://www.patreon.com/svblownaway?fan_landing #sailing #greece #yacht #yachts #latestsailingvideos #classicyacht #sailinggreece #sailingblownaway #cruisingyacht #steelyacht #boatrepairs #adventure WILLFORD Theme track here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SVBlownAway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kX7skcY47A Sunware Solar Panels here - https://en.sunware.solar/home/index Epidemic play list here - https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/n16wj3jyuwe5e6g4736vi79pjuwtlfmn/