This Seashell Caused Chaos!: How One Seashell Changed Our Whole Day Onboard Our Sailboat Episode 61

Living aboard a sailboat means embracing the unpredictable, but today, we faced a surprise disaster caused by something so small-a single seashell! ? What started as a normal day quickly spiraled into chaos when we discovered our boat's plumbing system was completely blocked. We never imagined that a tiny seashell clogging a pipe could disrupt our entire day and remind us why liveaboard sailing is full of unexpected challenges. ? What You'll See in This Episode: ?? How a seashell clogged our sailboat's plumbing system ?? Troubleshooting plumbing problems on a boat ?? The reality of living full-time on a sailboat ?? Why boat maintenance is crucial when sailing around the world ?? Real-life problem-solving as a liveaboard sailor ?? A behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of the sailing lifestyle Sailing isn't always about stunning ocean views and beautiful anchorages-it's also about learning how to fix problems at sea, maintain a boat, and adapt to whatever challenges nature throws at us. If you've ever dreamed of sailing full-time, owning a sailboat, or embarking on a liveaboard adventure, this episode gives you a real look at the reality of life on the water. ? Why This Matters for Sailors & Aspiring Cruisers: For any sailboat owner, beginner sailor, or full-time cruiser, unexpected maintenance issues like clogged pipes, boat plumbing problems, and saltwater damage are a part of life. Learning how to DIY boat repairs and troubleshoot sailboat issues is crucial for anyone who dreams of sailing the world. Whether you're a weekend sailor or planning to live aboard a sailboat full-time, you'll eventually face your own unexpected surprises! ? Join Us On Our Sailing Journey! We are sharing the highs and lows of boat life, sailboat maintenance, and ocean adventures. If you love sailing, travel, and off-grid living, subscribe to our channel for real-life sailing experiences, DIY boat fixes, and breathtaking destinations. ? COMMENT BELOW - What's the weirdest problem YOU have faced on a boat? ? SUBSCRIBE to follow our journey ? LIKE & SHARE this video if you love sailing life and liveaboard adventures! It's been just over a year since our first sail in @SailingAstridTheWombat actually that means it's been a year since our first sail ever. That's right a year ago we bought this Beneteau Oceanis 430 and pulled the sail up for the first time ever when we brought her home. A sail that stretched 700 nautical miles from Townsville in Far North Queensland Australia to Moreton Bay in Brisbane Queensland. We bought our Sailboat a year ago and plan to sail it around the world. Join us to see the challenges as we continue to learn to sail, prepare our boat and make changes so our boat feels like a home. We are moving onboard in just a few months so our sailing dream is getting closer and closer. Each experience we have and each new sailing skill learnt just keeps bringing us closer to taking off to sail around the world in our Beneteau Oceanis 430 @SailingAstridTheWombat living our boat life dream. We hope you enjoy our content. Please hit subscribe and follow our journey to full time sailing around the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Waking Up on Our Sailboat 04:44 The Weather Hatch 05:30 Sourdough Onboard 10:40 Shower Blockage 13:00 Finding the Blockage 18:39 Blockage Cleared! Please leave a comment, like and subscribe to follow our journey. We are Gav and Shezz an Aussie couple with a dream to sail and scuba dive around the world. We bought our Beneteau Oceanis 430 in October 2023 with zero sailing experience but the belief that we can do this. We have filmed our journey from looking for boats, buying the boat and downsizing our house so we can liveaboard and all the messy wonderful life stuff in between. Join us now as we start to get our boat prepared for liveaboard life. As new sailors we want to share all of our learnings and keep it real in our videos. We want to show step by step what it takes to choose a boat, buy the boat and learn how to sail. Our sailing learning curve is steep so come along with us as we learn and grow as liveaboard sailors. We promise you will have a laugh! Welcome aboard Astrid The Wombat Gav and Shezz You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook: Sailing Astrid the Wombat #sailing #liveaboard #sailingaustralia #sailingadventures #sailboat