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

In this video I go up the mast unassisted. Tired of struggling with the bosun's chair every time you need to check your rigging? As a solo sailor, getting to the masthead can be a frustrating and often dangerous two-person job... In this video, I reveal the underrated benefit of mast steps and why they are the ultimate tool for self-sufficient cruising. We’ll cover: Why Mast Steps are Safer (especially when sailing solo or shorthanded). The Massive Time Savings on routine rigging checks and maintenance. If you want to be able to safely and easily service your own mast without relying on a crew member or a marina lift, this video is for you. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------//--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Somewhere in the early 1990s, a creative boat builder decided to build a DIY hydraulic bow thruster system using a pacer pump, a Micro-Commander valve setup, and a lot of determination. Fast-forward a few decades, and I’m in the Wrangell, Alaska shipyard trying to figure out how it ever worked - or if it ever really did!? I heard the pump turned, and maybe it moved the bow, but nobody is for sure. . . In this episode aboard our 80’ steel schooner Alaskan Gypsy: • exploring the bow compartment and old hydraulic plumbing • finding 1,600 pounds of poured lead ballast • freeing seized fittings and tracing mystery hoses • trying to understand this “innovative” 90s thruster idea • deciding whether to rebuild, replace, or retire it for good • watching paint burn and trying not to breath too much of it • yelling at my dad through 5/16" steel plate A respectful look at someone’s ambitious DIY project that might’ve been ahead of its time… or just a little off target. Subscribe for more real-world shipyard projects as we rebuild Alaskan Gypsy — welding, sandblasting, and restoring her for life back on Alaska’s wild waters. ⸻ 📑 Chapters 00:00 – Demoing more in the bathroom/head 00:30 – Inside the Bow Compartment 02:00 – Discovering the Hydraulic System 04:00 – Lead Ballast and Leverage 06:00 – Breaking Free the Seized Fittings 08:00 – Trying to Decode the 1990s Setup 10:30 – The “Innovation” That Maybe Worked 12:30 – Options for Modern Refit 14:30 – Wrap-Up: Keep It or Cut It

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

En este video te llevamos a bordo del Capitán Miranda, el imponente velero uruguayo de 1930 que ha formado a generaciones de oficiales de la Armada. Un barco escuela lleno de historia, tradición y belleza que navega representando a Uruguay en todo el mundo. 👉 Si te apasionan los barcos clásicos, la vida en el mar y las aventuras náuticas, no te pierdas este recorrido único. En mi canal encontrarás: ⚓ Más Boat Tours de barcos increíbles. ⚓ Mi serie de aventuras navegando en nuestro velero Black Pearl, donde comparto la experiencia real de vivir a bordo. ⚓ Historias marítimas llenas de misterio y exploraciones únicas. 🚀 ¡Suscríbete para no perderte próximos episodios y acompáñanos en esta travesía por los mares del mundo! Lista de mas Tours de Barcos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvdLHRy8_E4NqQy0pXnut1uYl3IcOsBd

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

Just over a minute of the DIY paint shelter build around our 80’ steel schooner Alaskan Gypsy in Wrangell, Alaska. With sandblasting and painting ahead, we needed to frame up a shelter strong enough for southeast storms. This short is a quick glimpse at the project — see the full 16-minute video for the real build process, late-night framing, and all the details of preparing for sandblasting and painting in the shipyard. 👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/JSiCR_modqk?si=E6Omu910KFFNdi5j

Working late into the night at the Wrangell, Alaska shipyard on our 80’ steel schooner 'Alaskan Gypsy'. With sandblasting and painting ahead, I need to build a paint shelter around the hull to keep the project moving through southeast Alaska’s frequent rain. This 16-minute video shows the real DIY process - rough cut local lumber, improvised framing, bracing, and problem-solving into the evening darkness. It’s gritty shipyard work and part of the bigger journey of restoring our steel sailboat for future cruising in Alaska’s wilderness. In this video: • cutting and framing with rough cut yellow cedar boards • standing 20’ wall sections against the hull • custom fitting rafters to follow the boat’s shape • bracing for Wrangell’s stormy winds • building a structure strong enough to handle sandblast prep and painting. Fingers crossed ;-) Subscribe to follow the full refit of S/V Alaskan Gypsy - welding, sandblasting, painting, and eventually sailing Alaska’s wild waters again! We can hardly wait. ⸻ 📑 Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Why Build a Paint Shelter 00:45 – Lumber and Rough Framing 02:30 – First Wall Sections Go Up 05:00 – Bracing and Storm Prep 07:20 – Working the Stern Frame 10:00 – Rafters Along the Curve of the Hull 12:30 – Bow Section Challenges 14:30 – Evening Wrap-Up in the Yard 15:30 – Next Steps: Plastic Sheeting and Sandblast Prep

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...'

Status update from the shipyard: our simple hot water heater install turned into a full-blown adventure. 🚿😅 Between high-pressure city water, 30-year-old fittings, and a boat that might sink on dry dock (don’t worry, it won’t 😉), we’re learning fast that nothing about boat life is ever simple. Will we ever get that warm dish-washing water? Stay tuned… #boatlife #liveaboard #alaskagypsylife #shipyardlife #diyboatlife #sailingcommunity

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.

Take a walk with us through Wrangell Harbor in Southeast Alaska! From the bustling city shipyard to wooden classics, commercial fishing boats, floatplanes, and houseboats, this harbor is full of life and stories. 🌊⚓ We’ll show you: The Alaskan Gypsy, our 80ft steel schooner project boat currently in the yard Wrangell’s busy shipyard and nearby fish cannery Local fishing vessels: trollers, gillnetters, shrimp trawlers, seiners, skiffs, and more Historic wooden boats and modern aluminum builds by Swenson Marine Shark (Shake) Island, floatplane docks, houseboats, and cultural totem sites Conversations with locals preparing for big winds and storms in Alaska This video is a look at harbor life in Southeast Alaska—a mix of heritage, hard work, and natural beauty. Whether you love boats, fishing, or just exploring unique Alaskan towns, Wrangell offers something special. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Alaskan Gypsy Life adventures as we restore our triple-masted schooner and share life from the coast of Alaska. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Intro & leaving the shipyard 0:40 – The Alaskan Gypsy: our schooner project boat 1:20 – Wrangell Shipyard & fish cannery overview 2:10 – Harbor walk begins & stormy weather talk 3:30 – Locals on winter winds in Southeast Alaska 4:20 – Harbor master’s office & floatplane dock 5:10 – Friend Tanner’s new fishing boat 6:00 – Salmon gillnetting & shrimp trawling vessels 7:20 – Unique houseboats & barge living 8:00 – Old wooden fishing boats & classic sailboats 9:20 – Shark Island & cultural totem history 10:40 – Boats for sale & quirky harbor finds 12:00 – Wooden sailboats needing love 13:30 – Swenson Marine builds from Wrangell 15:00 – More seiners, trollers & fishing gear 17:20 – Harbor skiffs & their price tags 19:00 – Refurbished boats & local pride 20:00 – Fuel dock & Wrangell’s small-town feel 22:00 – Chat with Kevin: hurricane prep & harbor life 25:00 – Shake Island boardwalk & tidal grid 27:00 – City crane & harbor facilities 29:00 – Wrapping up the harbor walk

We’re in Wrangell, Alaska with the s/v Alaskan Gypsy — but this video isn’t about our steel schooner refit. Today, we jumped in to help a neighbor Tristan salvage his project boat’s shelter after it was destroyed in a storm. With another storm on the way, it was all hands on deck: Audrey, Tristan’s family, and even the man Don Sorric pitching in to finish getting a shrink wrap shelter up over the fiberglass boat. This is real shipyard life: • teamwork in tough weather • shrink wrapping giant sheets of plastic • learning on the fly (with some comedy along the way) • preparing for hurricane-force winds Subscribe for more DIY boat refit, shipyard life, and Alaska storm prep adventures as we continue restoring the Alaskan Gypsy. ⸻ 📑 Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Helping Our Neighbor Tristan 01:00 – Audrey Joins the Shrink Wrap Crew 02:30 – Community & Small-Town Shipyard Vibes 04:30 – Storm Prep Philosophy: Helping Neighbors 08:00 – Lifting & Spreading the Giant Shrink Wrap Sheets 09:30 – Wind, Rain, and First Attempts at Securing Plastic 12:00 – Second Side Goes Up | Teamwork in Action 14:00 – Shrink Wrapping with Propane Torch 16:00 – Taping, Tightening & Fighting the Weather 19:00 – Wrap-Up & Harbor Walk Plans Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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An hour and sixteen minutes in the shipyard — salvaging, cleaning out, and fighting to reinstall the hot water tank aboard our 80’ steel schooner Alaskan Gypsy. This is long-form, slow-TV style boat refit: no shortcuts, no fast edits, just the real step-by-step battle. What’s inside this tank? Mud, rust, broken zincs, plumbing problems — and eventually, some kind of victory. Along the way you’ll see: • removing & salvaging the old hot water heater • flushing years of sediment & corrosion • replacing the zinc anode • fighting with stubborn fittings and leaks • warm water washing dreams • struggling to hook everything back up again If you like real DIY boat repair, the gritty details of refit life, or just long-form shipyard “slow TV,” settle in for the full watch. Related long-form refit struggles: • Packing Gland Fail (“The Gland Won”) → https://youtu.be/1ROSrbitFqg • Rusty Rudder Post Wrangle → https://youtu.be/9yUaLQFdQ4k 00:00 – Intro: Hot Water Tank Salvage Begins 06:00 – Pulling the Tank Free from Its Spot 12:00 – First Look Inside: Mud & Sediment Everywhere 20:00 – Zinc Anode Check & Corrosion Concerns 28:00 – Flushing Out Years of Rust & Crud 38:00 – Scraping, Rinsing, and Salvage Work 50:00 – Plumbing Problems & Wrong Fittings 1:02:00 – New Zinc Installed, Tank Back Together 1:10:00 – Final Hookup Attempts (and Leaks!) 1:15:00 – Wrap-Up: Lessons Learned from the Hot Water Struggle Kool Kats by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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!

Life aboard the Alaskan Gypsy means tackling projects big and small. Today we're back in the master stateroom, scraping off stubborn carpet glue… and trying to eradicate this back mold! Follow along for more behind-the-scenes of shipyard life, DIY fixes, and the reality of restoring our 80-ft motorsailer. #BoatLife #ShipyardChronicles #DIYBoat

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An hour in the Wrangell shipyard with our 80’ steel schooner s/v Alaskan Gypsy — removing the prop shaft, coupling, and propeller. Not without some significant struggle and confusion. Like any good DIY mechanic project. This is long-form, “slow TV” boat work: no quick highlights, just the real step-by-step of loosening bolts, wrestling with the coupling, dealing with seized parts, trying pullers, heat, penetrating oil, and sheer persistence. Highlights include: • Disconnecting the prop shaft coupling inside the engine room • Fighting old bolts, drive savers, and a corroded keyway • Trying wedges, pullers, and heat to free the parts • The stubborn reality of propeller removal after decades in place If you like DIY boat repair, shipyard life, or detailed restoration content, this is for you. 👉 Subscribe to follow the Alaskan Gypsy’s full restoration journey in Wrangell, Alaska - welding, grinding, shaft work, and all the reality of bringing an old steel schooner back to life. 📑 Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Prop Shaft & Prop Removal Begins 01:00 – Tools & Setup for Prop Work 05:00 – Removing Propeller Nuts & First Inspection 10:00 – Inside the Engine Room: Shaft Coupling Bolts 15:00 – Drive Saver & Alignment Problems 20:00 – Pulling the Coupling Bolts & Seized Hardware 25:00 – Roll Pin Battle in the Shaft Coupling 30:00 – Using Pullers & Wedges on the Coupling 35:00 – First Attempts at Prop Removal 40:00 – Heat, PB Blaster & More Puller Action 45:00 – Propeller Still Stuck Solid 50:00 – Slow Progress with Torque & Tapping 55:00 – Final Efforts Before Calling It a Night 59:00 – Wrap-Up: Next Steps in the Shipyard Refit

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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Welcome to another glamorous evening in the lazarette — just me, a rusty rudder post, and a packing gland that wants to stay right there for another 25 years. Armed with heat, tools, and misplaced optimism, I went all-in on removing the base of the gland. Blinded by late night brain fog and seized up in rust and confusion I nearly burnt the boat down, and fully roasted my dignity. The gland sat there, seized solid, not giving an inch, while I sweated and muttered in the dark like a guy trying to negotiate with a brick wall. The kicker? The next morning I managed to pry off the collar, pick out the packing, and the whole rudder post just… fell out on its own. So yeah, this video is basically a highlight reel of me fighting the wrong battle. If you want to see the eventual success, check out the full rudder post removal video right here - https://youtu.be/9yUaLQFdQ4k?si=c4uFeNq1JzGgRKDl. But if you enjoy watching a man get owned by corroded bronze, pitted steel, and 25yr old packing . . . you’re in the right place.

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

A quick look at removing the rudder post in the ongoing refit of our 80’ steel schooner s/v Alaskan Gypsy in the Wrangell, Alaska shipyard. From heavy rust, packing, torch, and PB Blaster to finally dropping the post free — here’s the short version. 👉 Watch the full 17-minute deep dive here: https://youtu.be/9yUaLQFdQ4k We’re documenting the highs, lows, and gritty reality of restoring an old steel schooner in Wrangell, Alaska. Subscribe to follow along!

In this 17-minute video, I take you into the lazarette of the s/v Alaskan Gypsy to wrestle with a critical piece of the steering system: the rudder post. We are working on restoring this 1992 80' OA steel triple masted schooner in the Wrangell, Alaska shipyard to make it into our 4 - seasons liveaboard life of adventure platform. What starts as a “this should just drop right out of here” job turns into a battle with rust, old packing, and decades of corrosion. With some heat, PB Blaster, and patience, we finally drop the post out of the boat - revealing exactly why a non-stainless steel shaft doesn’t belong in a packing gland. But really, maybe 33 years of faithful service is enough!? If you’re into DIY boat repair, steel schooner restoration, and shipyard problem-solving, you’ll probably be able to stay awake for most of this production. Subscribe & follow along as we rebuild our 80’ steel motor-sailer in Wrangell, Alaska — one stubborn part at a time. 00:00 – Intro: Rudder Wrangle in the Lazarette 00:20 – Why the Rudder Post Had to Come Out 01:15 – Checking the Steering Rams & Connections 02:00 – Packing Gland & Rust Concerns 03:00 – Outside Hull Inspection: Suspected Leaks 05:00 – Tying Off the Rudder Post for Safety 06:00 – Time-Lapse: Heating, PB Blaster & Patience 08:40 – Next Morning: Progress with the Packing Gland 11:00 – Digging Out Old Packing Material 13:40 – Final Shreds of Packing Pulled Free 15:40 – Rudder Post Drops Out of the Boat! 17:10 – Examining the Corroded Rudder Post 18:30 – Lessons Learned & Next Steps for the Refit #AlaskanGypsy #BoatRestoration #SteelBoat #ShipyardLife #BoatDIY #RudderRepair #BoatRefit #WrangellAlaska

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