Learn the CORRECT way to tow your sailboat with your dinghy or tender! This essential seamanship skill is critical for getting into marinas, navigating tight spots, or moving a disabled vessel without causing damage or stress. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------//--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Reversing Entropy Project, You will help the channel share the knowledge with all the sailing community. Full month just 99 cent 👌 You get: Early access to videos. access to members only videos. Costume Badges. Priority replies to comments. And much more, Thank you 🙏 Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqPvrHZJMJtO-AOiYhORjQ/join Our contact: reversing.ntropy@gmail.com #SailboatCruising #SailingLife #LiveAboard #SailingTips #BoatLife #CruisingSailboat #BeginnerSailing #SailingAdventures #Yachting #OceanLife

We’re back in the boatyard and it’s full steam ahead (well… almost). This week we’re prepping the engine bay, cleaning, sanding, and getting it ready for paint. But not everything’s gone to plan — an unexpected injury has thrown a spanner in the works and slowed progress way down. Boat projects have a way of testing your patience, and this one’s no different. We’re learning to roll with the setbacks, take things one job at a time, and keep the dream moving forward — even when it feels like everything’s come to a halt. If you’ve ever spent time in a boatyard, you’ll know how it goes… there’s always another layer of work waiting underneath the first one! ⛵ Subscribe to follow along as we tackle the final stages of our refit and get one step closer to launch day.

For a longer, uncut, more raw version of this episode, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TandiaAugust Orca Co-Pilot: https://getorca.com/?via=august For a 15% discount on the Merino Wool base layers we wear in every episode: https://www.loow.com/da (TA15) ________________________________________________________________________ This was a really hard week for us, and its been a process editing it to convey as closely as possible what we felt as we made our way through the English Channel. Thank you for being here with us as we navigate the highs and the lows ❤️ Currently 9,433 of you on board

A rainy day in the Wrangell, Alaska shipyard with our 80-foot steel schooner Alaskan Gypsy. With welding repairs underway on the hull, it’s time to tear out the old bathroom (head) to reach badly rusted steel and thin plating beneath. In this 22-minute slow-TV edit, you’ll see real-time refit work and hear the thinking behind it - deciding how much to remove, uncovering years of damage from leaks and corrosion, and re-imagining how the space could someday be rebuilt. What’s inside: • first rainy-day welding under the new shelter • demoing the vanity, cupboards, and tile • discovering corrosion and thin hull plate • talk about head redesign ideas and liveaboard practicality • reflections on slow progress, storage, and future rebuild plans This is pure shipyard reality - no hype, just the rhythm of the work. Subscribe to follow our full steel sailboat restoration in Wrangell: welding, sandblasting, painting, and eventually sailing Alaska’s wild coastline again! ⸻ Chapters 00:00 – Rainy Day in the Shipyard 00:30 – First Welding Under the Paint Shelter 01:00 – Bathroom Problems & Electrolysis Damage 02:30 – Planning the Head Tear-Out 04:00 – Sewage-Soaked Plywood and Rusty Plate 06:00 – Goodbye Cupboards, Hello Access 08:30 – Rethinking the Bathroom Layout 10:00 – Starting Full Demolition 13:00 – Breaking Tile & Removing Vanity 18:00 – Full Access to the Hull 21:00 – Wrap-Up & Thoughts on Rebuild

Durante años nos habían hablado de este lugar… el Golfo de California, el acuario del mundo. Un sueño que por fin se cumple. Después de cruzar el Canal de Panamá y navegar durante cuatro meses 3.000 millas por toda Centroamérica , llegamos a nuestro destino: Baja California. Y no podemos estar más felices. La fauna, las playas, la naturaleza, los colores, la gente… todo nos ha enamorado.Desde el primer día sentimos que este rincón del mundo era hogar, y no vemos la hora de explorarlo todo. ✨ Gracias a todos por hacer posible esta aventura. ¡SI TE GUSTA NUESTRO CONTENIDO, NO TE OLVIDES DE DARLE A LIKE Y SUSCRIBIRTE! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@NomadasdelMar/?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Síguenos también en Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nomadasdelmar/?hl=es

Day one in Maui, and of course, I was drawn straight to the harbor. After nearly 24 hours of travel (including a mid-flight emergency where my old nursing skills kicked back in!), I landed at Maʻalaea Harbor — the second windiest harbor in the world. For me, this walk is more than just a look at boats. It's a connection to my roots. It's a grounding feeling of home, thousands of miles away from gypsy and my soul mate. It’s a reflection on why the ocean keeps calling me back — from growing up in Valdez, Alaska and Prince William Sound, to now living and creating aboard with Scott as we take on the unfolding journey of refitting our 80’ triple-masted Thomas Colvin schooner, The Alaskan Gypsy. It's about gratitude for the entire experience! Whether in the raw stillness of Alaska or the trade winds of Hawaii, the sea has always been my grounding place. Thanks for joining me in keeping Gypsy Life connected across oceans. Feel free to comment along as I'd love to share the journey with you! :) Chapters: 00:00 – Arriving at Maʻalaea Harbor (Not in the Shipyard Anymore!) 01:06 – Checking Out Maui’s Boats & Vessel Styles 02:48 – Why Our Steel “House on the Water” Stands Out 04:14 – Harbor Reflections + My Mid-Flight Nursing Story 05:27 – How It All Connects to Refitting The Alaskan Gypsy 07:41 – Growing Up in Valdez, Alaska (My Ocean Roots) 08:19 – Deckhand Summers in Prince William Sound 10:31 – Inspired by Liveaboard Sailors I Saw as a Kid 11:23 – Dreams Becoming Reality with Scott 12:04 – Returning to Hawaii: Childhood Memories & Now 14:35 – Exploring More of the Harbor Walk 17:14 – Tropical Harbors vs. Alaskan Harbors 19:10 – Finding Maui’s Longest Stretch of Beach 20:49 – Closing Reflections: Freedom, Schooner Dreams & Ocean Life

Alex Haubrich interviews Captain Michael Foster of the 132' / 40m M/Y PATIENCE, about how to be a great leader and build an exceptional team on board. @yachtieworld @alexhaubrich @nadia_warshavskaya @superyachtsalesandcharter @spinnakerbureau @spinnakermagazine

Life in a small Alaskan shipyard is full of surprises - but today we got one we never expected. The harbormaster called to say someone left us an anonymous gift at the IGA grocery store in Wrangell. In this episode of The Alaskan Gypsy Life, join us as we: • Wonder what the mysterious call means (complaint or kindness?) • Share the ups and downs of working on our steel motorsailer in the shipyard • Talk about community connections, Reiki sessions, and settling into Wrangell • Walk into the IGA to discover an incredible anonymous act of generosity — a $100 gift card • Reflect on gratitude, sensitivity, and the beauty of connection on this Alaskan journey Whether it’s welding on the boat, grounding with Reiki, or receiving kindness from strangers, this moment reminded us why we’re documenting our gypsy life: to share the raw, real, and heart-opening experiences of life in coastal Alaska. If you’ve ever had a stranger’s kindness touch your life, drop a comment below - we’d love to hear your story. 🌊 Subscribe to follow our Alaskan Gypsy journey: repairs, wilderness sailing, and the wild ride of living aboard.

Created a hole under the shower, buried under a tank, backed with foam, and nearly impossible to reach. Careful welding, tiny rods, and a lot of patience to patch it without fire or fumes. Life in the shipyard isn’t boring!

Un huracán nos obligó a cambiar el rumbo y después de días intensos en el mar, por fin entramos al Golfo de California, nuestro destino final tras 4 meses recorriendo Centroamerica. Aquí empieza una nueva etapa de nuestra vida a bordo, en el que será nuestro hogar durante los próximos meses. Con infinitas ganas de explorar este lugar🙏 Gracias a todos por hacer posible esta aventura. 👉 ¡SI TE GUSTA NUESTRO CONTENIDO, NO TE OLVIDES DE DARLE A LIKE Y SUSCRIBIRTE! https://www.youtube.com/@NomadasdelMar/?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Síguenos también en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadasdelmar/?hl=es #nomadasdelmar #vidaabordo #huracán #golfoDeCalifornia #sailinglife

¡Acompáñanos en esta vuelta completa a la isla de San Martín / Saint-Martin! 🚤🌴 En este recorrido te mostramos playas paradisíacas, pueblos con encanto, miradores y los mejores puntos para disfrutar de la cultura holandesa y francesa en una sola isla. Descubrirás: La famosa frontera sin controles, donde dos países conviven en perfecta armonía. Los rincones imprescindibles para ver, relajarte y explorar. Si estás planeando tu viaje al Caribe o simplemente quieres conocer un lugar único, este video es tu guía de San Martín. Suscríbete y navega con nosotros en nuevas aventuras. ⚓ Aquí te dejo los siguientes Links de los videos detallados de cada lugar que mencionamos en este video. Fort Luis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbLOauYmvfY&t=2s Paseo en lancha por La Laguna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_IDFvjB0cM&t=21s Veleros destrozados por Huracanes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcT5xtnIRWA&t=1s Velero y edificios destrozados parte 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mEIi_MvF0&t=8s Interior de velero destrozado por Huracán https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmvvmQ7HnWQ&t=9s Isla vecina de Anguila https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JfF7TSKnAQ&t=1s Edificio abandonado en Anguila https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnBkzEPehe4&t=13s El aeropuerto mas Loco del mundo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an-Xqx830X8&t=15s Capital Holandesa, paraíso y fiesta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig1XXzmxrZU&t=12s Edificio destrozado por Huracán https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aECwc_is0E&t=5s El Puente mas famoso del Caribe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q9Gj6ZSFTM&t=23s Mi tío sobrevivió el Huracán https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txbcT69EidM&t=18s Barrio Sin Ley de San Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVMiwCoN2-U&t=18s

Back in the Wrangell shipyard with our 80’ steel schooner S/V Alaskan Gypsy. This time, we’re tackling electrolysis damage caused by years in a marina with stray current and neglected zincs. In this 16-minute update, you’ll see: • welding into pits and divots left by electrolysis in the hull plating below the waterline • how galvanic corrosion differs from electrolysis (with a reading from Scott Fratcher’s excellent resource here: http://yachtwork.com/report-corrosion.htm ) • how some weld seams had literally dissolved away • practical repair strategies discussed before sandblasting and epoxy primer • thoughts on long-term steel boat restoration This is part shipyard log, part technical dive into marine corrosion. If you’re into steel boat refits, welding, and real-world lessons about electrolysis, you’ll find plenty here. Subscribe for more long-form refit videos, welding updates, and the eventual return of the Alaskan Gypsy to Alaska’s wild coastline! We can't wait. But we'll wait. Good things take time, sometimes. ⸻ 📑 Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Alaskan Gypsy & Shipyard Update 01:00 – Electrolysis Damage in Ketchikan Harbor 02:20 – Welding Hull Divots & Seams 03:40 – Electrolysis vs. Rust Corrosion 05:00 – Cladding Small Pits with Weld Beads 07:10 – Sandblasting & Epoxy Primer Plans 08:20 – Audrey Drops By | To Blast or Not to Blast 09:30 – Stories from Other Steel Boats in the Yard 11:00 – Encouragement: Steel’s Surprising Strength 13:10 – Reading: Scott Fratcher on Electrolysis vs. Galvanic Corrosion http://yachtwork.com/report-corrosion.htm 15:20 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

In this episode, we tackle boat osmosis head-on as we uncover hidden water damage throughout our fiberglass hull. After weeks of sanding and grinding, we start the process of repairing the osmosis blisters, applying primer, and prepping the hull for the next stage of the bottom job. Watch as Josh rolls the first coat of primer, and we get the hull ready for epoxy filler and a fair, smooth surface. This episode is all about the reality of dealing with osmosis in boats, how it develops over time, and the meticulous work required to fix it properly. If you’re dealing with fiberglass hull osmosis, thinking about a bottom job, or just curious about the process, this video gives a clear look at what’s involved from start to finish.

From next week onwards we will be uploading a longer format, unfiltered more 'raw' version of each video on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TandiaAugust 15% off the Merino Wool base layers we wear in every video: https://www.loow.com/ (Code: TA15) The big day has finally arrived you guys!!! We're actually doing it! We say goodbye to our friends and family and have a few calm days of sailing down towards the Kiel Canal. This video really embodies the saying 'calm before the storm...'

What drives two people to sell everything, move aboard an 80ft steel schooner, and dedicate their lives to the ocean? In this heartfelt episode, we share the why behind our sailing journey — the storms, the shipyard grind, the grief, the freedom, and the unforgettable whale encounters that make it all worth it. From the raw wilderness of Alaska to spiritual moments with orcas, this is a story of connection, resilience, and rediscovering home on the sea. 👉 Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@UCniNUChuiHyjptjTOSDCwEw 👉 Follow our journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealaskangypsylife/ 🌊 Featured in this video: Orca whale encounters in Alaska Reflections on wilderness, loss, and resilience Life aboard our 80ft steel Thomas Colvin schooner Alaskan Gypsy Why we chose a liveaboard, off-grid lifestyle Thank you for tuning in.

A massive THANK YOU to the million-plus people who watched the Hawaii video (especially those who were compelled to subscribe). Here's a quick update on what's to come.

Conclusion after the Orca attack on our boat. We look at the damage on the boat. What repairs had to be done? What did the insurance company say, and do we look at this as a disaster? The boat is a Nauticat 38 motorsailer, and we have done a lot of boat restoration and boat repair recently. This is to be ready for the sailing lifestyle and the boat life in the Mediterranean. As some of you already know, our boat was attacked by an Iberian Orca just outside Spain and Gibraltar. In this video we sum up the conclusions after the Orca encounter. Chapters: 0:00 Intro about the Orca and this video 0:20 Emergency steering by tiller 0:30 Damage to the boat 1:12 Repair of the boat 2:07 Insurance 3:20 Total cost 3:47 Was it a disaster? 4:24 Why did it turn out well? 5:01 Rudder fix last year 5:33 Sum up and conclusion This video shows the repairs and the costs involved after an Orca hit our Nauticat 38 motorsailer. The Orca interventions outside Spain and Portugal has evolved to be a big problem for sailor. It started easy in about 2020, and now several hundret boats have been hit. Some of the boats have sunk as well. The sailing community is waiting for a solution, but since Iberian Orcas are protected, it is not easy to find a solution. If you see a solution to this problem, please tell us about it in the comments.

Can you buy a cheap or free sailboat and actually go sailing? I break down the pros and cons of buying an inexpensive sailboat. Learn the crucial difference between a project boat and a ready-to-sail boat and decide which is right for you. cheap sailboat buy a used sailboat project boat vs ready-to-sail beginner sailing boat sailing on a budget -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------//--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Reversing Entropy Project, You will help the channel share the knowledge with all the sailing community. Full month just 99 cent 👌 You get: Early access to videos. access to members only videos. Costume Badges. Priority replies to comments. And much more, Thank you 🙏 Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqPvrHZJMJtO-AOiYhORjQ/join Our contact: reversing.ntropy@gmail.com #SailboatCruising #SailingLife #LiveAboard #SailingTips #BoatLife #CruisingSailboat #BeginnerSailing #SailingAdventures #Yachting #OceanLife

Welcome aboard! This video is the very first time Captain Scott drove the Gypsy, right off the grid and into her stall in the Ketchikan Harbor, under the glow of the northern lights, and after a stressful few days discovering electrolysis damage on her hull and fixing a surprise diesel leak! ✨ Thanks for following along with our Alaskan Gypsy Life — your support means the world as we share our adventure restoring and sailing our 80’ steel motor-sailer, and eventually living 4 seasons aboard in Alaska!

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A break in the weather lets us resume welding hull repairs time on the s/v Alaskan Gypsy. Years of sitting in a marina with stray electrical current — and without proper zinc sacrificial anodes — caused electrolysis (galvanic corrosion) that literally ate through welds and attacked the steel plating on the hull and keel of our 80’ steel schooner. In this video: • stick welding repairs with 6010 and 6011 rod (1/8” & 3/32”) • building up dissolved seams and plating • grinding and shaping between passes • working both on thick keel steel and thin hull areas where foam had been removed • racing the southeast Alaska rain clouds before the next storm hit. This is the gritty side of a steel boat refit - undoing years of corrosion, one weld at a time. Subscribe to follow the restoration of the Alaskan Gypsy as we tackle welding, hull plating, and all the challenges of bringing an old steel schooner back to life in Wrangell, Alaska. Here's our 'shipyard story' video: https://youtu.be/w45ptFNXPX8?si=GwW7jQXq2j224mhe Chapters included for easy navigation — skip ahead to welding passes, grinding, or electrolysis explanation. 00:00 – Intro: Hull Repairs on the Alaskan Gypsy 01:15 – Why Electrolysis Damaged the Hull (galvanic corrosion, lack of zinc anodes, stray current) 02:00 – First Pass with 1/8” 6010 Rod (good penetration for keel welds) 02:50 – Switching Rods for Build-Up on Corroded Steel 03:30 – Balancing Heat on Thick vs. Thin Hull Plating 04:05 – Grinding and Wire Brushing Between Passes 04:45 – Repairing Thin Hull Areas Above the Keel Line 05:10 – Final Passes Before the Rain Moves In 05:35 – Hull Welding Wrap-Up | Refit Continues

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We love pure water, untreated, and straight from the source! It doesn't matter if we are in the shipyard, or out to sea, water direct from the source feels the best in our bodies. In this video, Audrey takes you along as we drive out to a natural freshwater spring in Southeast Alaska, fill up our jugs, and enjoy the simple blessing of pure water straight from the earth. Life in the shipyard is not as connected to nature as we are used to living, but these direct connections the natural resource keeps us connected and thriving. If you’ve ever wondered what shipyard living, boat life off the grid, or hauling water in Alaska looks like, here’s a fun, lighthearted peek into our daily rhythm. 🌊 Subscribe to follow The Alaskan Gypsy Life as we restore our steel motorsailer, share our off-grid adventures, and document the beauty of Alaska wilderness life. Chapters: 00:00 – Shipyard Life & Running Out of Water 00:20 – Hitting the Road in Our Little Car 00:52 – Arriving at the Natural Spring 01:10 – First Sip of Fresh Water 01:40 – Filling Jugs in the Rain 02:10 – Reflections on Alaska’s Abundance 02:50 – Carrying the Heavy Jugs 03:20 – Wrapping Up Shipyard Water Run

Today I stepped away from the grind of the shipyard to share a quiet walk and talk from Wrangell, Alaska. Living aboard and restoring our 80ft schooner, the Alaskan Gypsy, isn’t always easy — there’s noise , work, days on end of rain.....but sometime's the sun pops through and a rainbow even shows up :) This video is a softer reflection from me, Audrey, as I pause to appreciate the beauty around us, the persistence it takes to refit a boat, and the dream that keeps us moving forward. If you’ve ever lived in a shipyard, worked on a big project, or tried to find peace in the middle of noise, I’d love to hear your thoughts. How do you handle the constant hum of machines? Do you wear ear protection, or just get used to it? Drop your experiences in the comments below. 👉 Subscribe and join us as we continue restoring the Alaskan Gypsy and sharing this wild adventure of boat life in Alaska. 📌 Chapters 00:00 Sunshine Break in Wrangell 00:23 Introducing the Alaskan Gypsy 00:50 Life in the Shipyard Grind 01:24 Searching for Stillness 02:30 Reflections on the Refit Journey 03:20 Choosing This Lifestyle 04:10 Remembering Quiet Alaska Days 05:09 Finding Serenity in Noise 05:42 Gratitude for the Journey 06:20 Question for You

In this video I find my way into the foul weather and stormy depressions of the North of the North Atlantic. Privateer is a Cape George 36 Cutter that I am sailing back across the stormy N Atlantic single-handed. I am taking her from Massachusetts to Scotland to prepare her for the Golden Globe Race 2026, a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the world. This is Chapter 3 of 3, chronicling an eventful voyage against some tough conditions and across a notorious route far north of the 'milk run' trade wind sailing. Solo Sailing. Singlehanded Sailing. Cape George 36. Golden Globe Race. Track: MokkaMusic - Willow • (No Copyright Music) Inspirational Orchest... Music provided by MokkaMusic Youtube channel and https://inaudio.org FREE BACKGROUND MUSİC - No Copyright Music - Spooky Night • FREE BACKGROUND MUSİC - No Copyright Music... ⚫ Track: Patriotic Heroism by MaxKoMusic License: http://bit.ly/CCBY-SALicense Provided by: https://bit.ly/YouTubeEMW ⚫ ⚫ The rise by Scott Buckley: www.scottbuckley.com.au Music provided by: EMW - https://bit.ly/YouTubeEMW ⚫

Llegamos a una isla aislada que parecía completamente deshabitada y nos encontramos con lo que parecían dos náufragos… La realidad detrás de esa historia nos dejó sin palabras. Solos y rodeados de miles de aves marinas, nos contaron cómo viven, qué hacen cada día y lo que significa pasar tanto tiempo alejados de todo contacto con el exterior. Gracias a todos por hacer posible esta aventura 💙

Acompáñame en este tour exclusivo por el velero de un joven de solo 19 años, Jakob Lang, que está dando la vuelta al mundo en solitario 🌊⛵ 🔔 Suscríbete para más historias de navegación, aventuras en alta mar y tours de barcos increíbles. Si te gustó el vídeo, regalanos un Like 👍🏼 y tienes muchos más en nuestro Canal ⚓ Aquí está el Link del canal de Youtube de Jakob Lang ⛵🌎 https://youtube.com/@jakoblangsailing?si=x9ryNUYjf2hZclzd 📍 Síguenos también en Instagram y Facebook para contenido extra: https://www.instagram.com/aventurerosdemarytierra?igsh=MXAza3Y3YmVtYmhwbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/17K6crpPcQ/ #vueltaalmundo #jakoblangsailing #sailinglife

We were humbled to witness something truly special this summer in Wrangell, Alaska — the first totem pole raising in nearly 40 years. The Tlingit and Haida people gathered in song, drum, and unity, carrying the pole through town before lifting it into place with many hands working as one. This was more than a cultural event — it was living history, a moment of strength, resilience, and community. We’re honored to share glimpses of this powerful day from our time in Wrangell while working on our boat. This video is not meant to explain or interpret, but simply to witness and honor the tradition we were fortunate enough to be present for. 🌊 Thank you, Wrangell, for allowing us this experience. 📍 Filmed July 2025 | Wrangell, Alaska ⚓ Part of The Alaskan Gypsy Life journey ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Gathering in Wrangell 0:20 – Singing & Drumming Begins 1:00 – Carrying the Totem Through Town 2:30 – Preparing to Raise the Pole 3:45 – Community Effort & Unity 5:00 – The Totem Pole Rises 6:00 – Reflections on History & Tradition

Awesome take off by our big friend Giulio, as usual. Highly recommended, guys.

Step into a day in Wrangell, Alaska with us. The video begins in the shipyard — welding sparks flying, vacuum noise roaring, boats under repair — and then shifts into a quiet walk through downtown Wrangell. We’ll take you past hardware stores, coffee shops, historic buildings, quirky signs, and totem poles. Along the way, we share stories about community, frugality, boat projects, and what life really feels like here in this coastal Alaskan town. From searching for the right welding rod to discovering local shops, Wrangell proves to be more than just a shipyard stop — it’s a place full of history, kindness, and authenticity. If you’re curious about what it’s like to live aboard, rebuild a boat, and explore small-town Alaska, this video gives you a window into that journey. 🔔 Subscribe for more of our Alaskan Gypsy Life adventures — from the shipyard grind to the beauty of Southeast Alaska. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Shipyard welding & noise 00:38 Spicy Lady rebuild next door 01:40 Walking out of the shipyard 02:10 Century Hardware & City Market 03:00 Wrangell’s unique street signs 04:00 Wrangell’s history & cultures 05:55 Downtown Wrangell tour 07:15 Ace Hardware search 09:00 Napa run (closed!) 10:05 Wrangell post office & cruise docks 12:15 Local cafés & Wolf Shack 13:50 Wrangell Sentinel & meeting friends 14:50 Hiking trails near town 15:30 Totem raising memories 20:05 Boat paints & hardware finds 21:15 Living frugally to fund the dream 22:05 Dave’s Welding & community help 24:40 Back to the shipyard with welding rod 25:20 Wrapping up & reflections

Our very first voyage on the Alaskan Gypsy wasn’t just a test run—it was a mission. She needed to reach the Wrangell shipyard to be saved from sinking. But along the way, something beautiful happened. Gypsy must have known we needed some inspirational memories to carry us through the challenging months ahead! Instead of rushing, we slowed down (partially because we didn't want the shaft to fly out the back of the boat . . ). We took a joy ride, dropped anchor, and soaked in two nights and one day of bliss on Alaska’s wild coast - A little taste of our dream life aboard our dream boat. 🌊⛵ From emotional tears of gratitude to fun moments underway with music and laughter, this maiden voyage from Ketchikan to Wrangell gave us a glimpse of what the Alaskan Gypsy life could be. 👉 Join us on this journey of rescue, renewal, and firsts. Subscribe for more sailing adventures, Alaska wilderness stories, and life aboard the Alaskan Gypsy. 🕒 Chapters 0:00 – Casting off in Ketchikan 0:30 – First moments underway aboard the Alaskan Gypsy 1:15 – High stakes: why Wrangell shipyard was the destination 2:00 – Finding joy along the way 3:30 – Dropping anchor for two nights of bliss 4:50 – Emotional reflections on saving the Gypsy 6:00 – Arrival in Wrangell: a new beginning

Your comments to the video where I report on a recent event off the coast of Portugal where a sailboat was sunk after an orca attack. While the crew was rescued and is safe, the boat was lost. I'll cover the timeline of the event, explain the circumstances surrounding the sinking, and discuss the wider phenomenon of orca interactions with boats in this region. This incident is part of a growing number of atacks. Links: www.orcas.pt vet tails: https://www.youtube.com/@UCcDSkw35FYqsFgMqoZjt7zQ Our contact: reversing.ntropy@gmail.com #SailboatCruising #SailingLife #LiveAboard #SailingTips #BoatLife #CruisingSailboat #BeginnerSailing #SailingAdventures #Yachting #OceanLife #orca #orca attack

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Step aboard with us in Ketchikan, Alaska, as we see the Alaskan Gypsy for the very first time. After arriving to Ketchikan, we board the ferry and walk into a dream built by the original owners, Dave and Peg, who poured heart and craft into every detail. From custom cabinetry and a fully equipped galley to the engine room, storage, and even a personal workshop—this vessel carries decades of stories and possibilities. For us, this experience is more than a tour—it’s stepping into a new chapter of adventure, family life, and boat restoration in Alaska’s coastal wilderness. She’s not perfect, but that’s exactly what makes her beautiful: a project worthy of love and care, ready to carry dreams forward. Come along as we explore her spaces, imagine her future, and share our reflections on what it means to begin this journey. Thank you to the prior owners Bill and Helen for allowing us aboard their home to video this unique experience of seeing our dream boat for the very first time. 👉 Subscribe for more Alaskan boat life, refit updates, and wilderness adventures. 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss the next step of the journey

In this video, I provide a report on a recent event off the coast of Portugal where a sailboat was sunk after an orca atack. While the crew was rescued and is safe, the boat was lost. I'll cover the timeline of the event, explain the circumstances surrounding the sinking, and discuss the wider phenomenon of orca interactions with boats in this region. This incident is part of a growing number of atacks. Links: www.orcas.pt sailing maja video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-aDL8pRcQ4&t=8s Our contact: reversing.ntropy@gmail.com #SailboatCruising #SailingLife #LiveAboard #SailingTips #BoatLife #CruisingSailboat #BeginnerSailing #SailingAdventures #Yachting #OceanLife

Foggy morning in the Wrangell, Alaska shipyard — and I want to introduce you to the Miller Maxstar 161S stick welder. This little 13-pound machine has become my MVP on the Alaskan Gypsy, our 80-foot steel schooner restoration project. I originally bought it for emergency boat repairs, but lately it’s been carrying the weight of this entire rebuild: welding the chine repairs and electrolysis divots overhead, burning 6010/6011 and 7018 rods never missing a beat. In this review, I’ll walk through: • What’s in the case • Cord length and portability • Features like hot start & stuck rod detection • Duty cycle specs on 120V & 240V • Real-world shipyard performance in Alaska If you’ve ever wondered whether a compact welder can take on a massive project, this video proves it. ⚓ Follow our shipyard journey restoring the Alaskan Gypsy ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Foggy morning in Wrangell shipyards 00:31 – Why I bought the Maxstar 161 00:56 – What’s in the case 01:27 – Size, weight & portability 01:45 – Cord lengths demo 02:40 – Setting up for today’s welding 03:47 – Controls & settings overview 04:26 – Features: 6010 mode, hot start, stuck rod 05:10 – From skepticism to trust 05:59 – Real-world welding performance 06:24 – Duty cycle & specs (120V & 240V) 07:11 – Why I love this machine

De pescar un atún enorme en el velero… a terminar en un resort 🐟⛵️🏝️ Nos encontramos con un técnico que intentó engañarnos… pero no nos rendimos y lo arreglamos nosotros mismos 🔧💪 Antes de llegar a Puerto Vallarta, completamos una travesía de 24 horas en la que pescamos nuestro pez favorito, un auténtico atunazo, que disfrutamos fresco a bordo gracias a la cocina de Celia 🍽️🐟 Íbamos con la misión de arreglar el piloto automático, pero las cosas no salieron como esperábamos… 😅 Además, la marina resultó ser un resort todo incluido, un escenario tan surrealista que parecía sacado de una película 🌴🏖️ Una aventura llena de sorpresas, problemas mecánicos y humor, así vivimos la vida en el mar... 🙏 Gracias a todos por hacer posible esta aventura. ¡SI TE GUSTA NUESTRO CONTENIDO, NO TE OLVIDES DE DARLE A LIKE Y SUSCRIBIRTE! https://www.youtube.com/@NomadasdelMar/?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Síguenos también en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nomadasdelmar/?hl=es #nomadasdelmar #sailing #travel

Orca Encounter in Spain. Sailing from the UK, this video documents a journey where the boat is impacted in an orca attack. Concerns about orca encounters became a reality as they approached the coast of Spain. See the boat life and aftermath of the orca attack boat incident in Europe. Embark on a remarkable sailing adventure from England to Spain! This video captures the journey and the challenges of sailing the open sea. The crew documents their concerns about orca attacks and the damage caused to their boat, sharing their experience sailing the mediterranean and the aftermath of an orca attack boat. Chapters: 0:00 This video is about an Orca attack 0:11 Others have een hit by Orcas 0:35 We hire a professional skipper 1:15 Hit by Orca 1:35 Kedge anchor to protect against Orcas 2:10 Emergency steering prepared 2:27 Steering with the emergency tiller 3:50 Owners arrive at the boat in La Linea 4:00 Inspection of the damage 4:40 Inspecting the repair of the steering cylinder attachment 5:02 Sum up Documenting another journey where the boat encounters an animal attack while sailing the mediterranean. This video shows the journey of sailing england to spain, and the reality of boat life when an orca attack occurs. See the impact of the attack on the sea.

Wild game is a big part of our Alaskan Gypsy lifestyle — simple, hearty, and healthy meals that keep us going through the shipyard grind. Tonight it’s Yukon moose brisket, straight into the pot with herbs, peppers, and cowboy butter. 👉 How do you like to cook your wild game? Drop your tips in the comments! Subscribe & follow along as we restore the Alaskan Gypsy in Wrangell and share the everyday adventures — from welding and wiring to meals like this out on Alaska’s coast. #shipyardlife #adventureliving #moosemeat #wildgamecooking #fieldtotable #wildharvest #wrangellAlaska #alaskalife #boatlife

Anchored in Alaska’s wilderness, White Eagle was locked in winter ice — while otters played in the floes around her. A frozen anchorage, a steel schooner, and the raw beauty of Alaska’s winter coast. Here in the Wrangell shipyards, we’re restoring Alaskan Gypsy. Editing these clips from aboard her makes us dream of the day her red hull will sail again through scenes like this.

Inside the Alaskan Gypsy’s galley we surgically pull plywood and foam to expose a corroded chine seam, then weld it from the outside while live-monitoring steel temps to prevent foam off-gassing and future corrosion. Real refit, real shipyard workflow—tools, temps, rods, and safety that matters. What you’ll see: Planning a straight, reusable cut with a Milwaukee oscillating tool and working safely around hidden wiring Foam hazards (smoke/soot acidity, coating resistance) and why we wire-brush and ventilate before welding Temp control: keeping interior steel near foam under 110–120 °C using an IR thermometer with radio check-ins Electrolysis damage diagnosis and rebuilding thin steel at the chine Welding passes (6011 and 6010), grinding to inspect, and why we skip a hot 7018 cap here Safety setup: exhaust fan, spray bottle, garden hose, and a proper fire watch Gear and techniques mentioned Milwaukee oscillating multi-tool, IR thermometer, 6011 and 6010 rods, quarter-inch plate, splash-zone patch, suction/exhaust fan, comms radios If you like real-world steel boat refit from Alaska’s shipyards, subscribe and say hi in the comments. New videos weekly from our liveaboard rebuild. Chapters 00:00 Getting access: galley demo plan and tool setup 01:08 Plywood off without nicking wires (glue and screw surprises) 02:05 Foam removal and unbolting blocking strip to expose chine 02:56 Finding the seam and outside inspection 03:46 Why foam smoke is corrosive and how we avoid it 06:24 Electrolysis story, clearances, and temp targets under 110–120 °C 07:48 Marking weld area outside; ready to burn in 09:23 Weld status update: filling deep corrosion at the chine 11:53 Interior temp checks, ventilation, and fire-watch setup 13:43 Why we stick with 6011 and 6010 here (no hot 7018 cap) 15:55 After-hours grind and inspect 16:22 Wrap-up: tie-in achieved, strong enough for the run — subscribe