Patricia and I decided to buy a sailboat while on vacation in French Polynesia. When we returned we ordered a new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 that we got last April. This channel is about the outfitting and upgrades we are doing to the boat plus some Texas Coast adventures while we learn to handle her.

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Today was one of those days with a bit of everything. It started windy and quite rough. During the night I had adjusted the sails to make it a bit easier to sleep, which helped, but also pushed us a little off course. Worth it for the rest. The tricky part is the wind is coming from exactly where we want to go. So the options were basically southeast, or northwest… none of them ideal. Anything with south or west in it feels wrong right now, but that’s what we had to work with. So we zigzagged a bit. Back and forth, trying to gain something, but not really making much headway. At least we were moving. Then at some point, the wind dropped. And honestly… it felt amazing. A proper break. The boat calmed down, everything softened, and for a moment it was just peaceful. But then it died completely. Which meant- time to charge the batteries. So we did. Had an amazing dinner, got ready to charge again… and then the alternator stopped working. So now the batteries aren’t charging. And the day ends with me back in the engine bay, trying to figure out what’s going on. Not exactly how I imagined finishing the day… but here we go again. 🌊 ⚓ Life on the Showgirl is my journey toward one of the toughest solo sailing races on the planet: the Golden Globe Race — sailed solo, non-stop, and without modern technology. Follow along as I learn, prepare, and chase a dream that feels bigger than me. ------------------------------------------ New videos EVERY 7th of the month ------------------------------------------ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!!: https://www.patreon.com/classicmara ------------------------------------------ Follow Mara: https://www.instagram.com/classicmara_/ __________________________ Support me: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/helgamarielk Vipps: 39088 - Classic Mara Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/griedy1 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/173a9a5e6 __________________________ Affiliate links: Dakota Lithium Batteries: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=79634&awinaffid=2732466&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dakotalithium.com Orca Navigation System: https://getorca.com/?via=classicmara PitViper: https://www.pitviper.com/discount/CLASSICMARA?redirect=%2F&utm_campaign=money%2Bcounters&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=upfluence

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🌊 Another day having the pleasure of enjoying the pilot whales in Fuerteventura. Throughout the year, on our boat excursions, we’re fortunate to witness these beautiful mammals that bring joy to our guests.✌️ 🐋With their unique way of breathing, they convey a deep sense of calm and connection to the ocean. Every encounter is a reminder of how magical nature is, and we’re grateful to share these moments with you. 🫶 🌊 Otro día más teniendo el placer de disfrutar de los calderones en Fuerteventura. Durante todo el año, en nuestras excursiones en barco, tenemos la suerte de presenciar a estos hermosos mamíferos que alegran a nuestros huéspedes.✌️ 🐋Con su forma única de respirar, transmiten una profunda sensación de calma y conexión con el océano. Cada encuentro es un recordatorio de lo mágica que es la naturaleza, y estamos agradecidos de compartir estos momentos con usted. 🫶 🌊 Ein weiterer Tag, an dem wir das Vergnügen hatten, die Grindwale auf Fuerteventura zu beobachten. Das ganze Jahr über haben wir das Glück, auf unseren Bootsausflügen diese wunderschönen Säugetiere zu beobachten, die unseren Gästen viel Freude bereiten. ✌️ 🐋Mit ihrer einzigartigen Art zu atmen vermitteln sie ein tiefes Gefühl der Ruhe und der Verbundenheit mit dem Ozean. Jede Begegnung mit ihnen erinnert uns daran, wie magisch die Natur ist, und wir sind dankbar, dass wir diese Momente mit Ihnen teilen können. 🫶 #magicandsailing 👉 Book now in www.magicandsailing.com 📱+34 630 975 023 #travel #boat #tour #trip #animals #animalshorts #ballenas #ocean #magicdolphin

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THIS WAS WAY TOO CLOSE 😳⛵💨 A massive racing yacht blasts past a smaller sailboat at full speed — no space, no mercy, just spray and shouting. One wrong move… and this ends very differently. #SailingLife #YachtRace #BoatRace #OceanSpeed #SailingDanger #ExtremeSailing #WindAndWaves #Adrenaline

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#sailaway #boatlife #alaskanadventures #alaskaliving #grateful

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