#shorts Off grid living requires attention to detail. If a towing line breaks it could mean losing a very valuable piece of equipment for those living aboard a boat. Knowing a few basic knots turned a potential headache into a minor fix. Also, setting up a redundant system saved me from having to buy a new dinghy! My advice is ALWAYS have backup lines if you tow your dinghy. Also, I should have put in abrasion guards of some sort but I didn’t! Off grid living requires planning ahead. This was a clear example of just how important that is.

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When you are new to yachting, almost ALL yachts look amazing. There are big differences in the quality of yachts on the market though, and the devil is often in the details! #devilinthedetails #yachtbuilding #yachtsforsale

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A rainy day in the Wrangell, Alaska shipyard with our 80’ steel schooner Alaskan Gypsy. After rescuing her from sinking in Ketchikan, I’m inside tackling the next challenge — demolishing the bathroom (head) to reach a badly corroded section of hull plating. This short clip shows a small moment in a big refit — breaking down the old vanity, cutting out rotten plywood, and facing the reality of steel boat restoration. Watch the full 22-minute video for the complete story:https://youtu.be/lhaqaTvnZAQ #SteelBoat #BoatRestoration #ShipyardLife #SailboatRefit #BoatDIY #WrangellAlaska

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In December I crossed the Atlantic from the Canary Islands to Barbados on a friends Lagoon 380. For the first 2000 miles or so we had calms or very light winds and so fellow crew member Erick could fly his drone. After a while you don't notice the swells when on board, it's just a gentle rocking motion. Even when the wind picked up there were none of the "mountainous seas" beloved by the media! See detailed reports, photos etc on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/richard.woods.designs

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