He’s Finally Home… So We Sea Trialed a Racing Yacht ⛵🔥 (Ep. 180)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:30:29 +0000

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
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🎥 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

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