Episode 416 : Season 13 : Sailing Indonesia

Hello Friends, Welcome to a special long format "film" that chronicles my struggles as I attempted to escape Indonesia at the end of 2024.

After delays in Australia earlier in the year, I find myself battling fierce storms and attempted to claw my way out of Indonesia as the wet season bares its teeth and puts me on dangerous lee shores. This film is being released as a "Premiere" and I will be on the live chat, watching it will all of you for the first public viewing.

Directly following the Premiere I will be doing an hour long live stream answering any questions people may have had in real time and talking about the struggles of sailing in Indonesia and the hardships of the cruising life.

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Season 7 : Episode #142 : A Rolly Night & a Great Day!

On this episode we awake after a sleepless night on the hook in a very unprotected part of the anchorage at Little Harbor. After hauling up and moving the boat to a more protected spot we explored the shore side a bit and Camille enjoyed some sunbathing in the nude.

In the afternoon we went on our 3rd attempt to locate the stern anchor and ground tackle we had lost the previous day and CAMILLE FOUND IT! How she found it is a mystery to me because the visibility was less than a foot! we had been swimming back and forth in the area we thought it was and Camille was diving down the bottom and back every so often and saw the white rope rode.

We were VERY happy to retrieve this much needed ground tackle and anchor!

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Hello Friends,

This is a video where I explain the system I used to sail my 30 sailboat 1000 miles / 18 days to Hawaii using a rigid sea drogue for steering after my rudder was disabled due to striking a submerged object.

I have made a "Manual" that is available for free download and can be saved as a PDF or printed out and placed on your boat for future reference in case you every find yourself with no steering. You can view and download the manual here: https://drive.google.com/file/....d/1-FhlqqLVhGC0KgQnx

In this video I break down he basics and explain what you need for setting up a system before hand and give you suggestions for improvising a system on the fly. I also talk about the process of learning how to tune the system and what worked for me. Different types of boats will have slightly different set ups and needs but with this information you should be able to work something out that fits your vessel.

A long format episode documenting my ocean passage that resulted in my steering loss can be seen here: https://youtu.be/1AZXXKj0p0s

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SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #122 : Getting the shaft.... out

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On this weeks episode we hire the Ventura Harbor Boat Yard to help us pull out our prop shaft so we can change the cutlass bearing and remove my archnemesis THE PACKING NUT.

BUT FIRST!!!!!! Our high-water alarm goes off due to heavy rains and all the plumbing on the boat being removed for the new seacocks to go in 😂

The Yard sent Ernie over (We love this guy, super funny and super smart) and he applied MAP gas to the shaft coupler and kept working it with a slide hammer until we finally got it free and out of the boat.

then came a shocking discovery.....

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Hello Friends,

On this weeks episode I introduce our viewers to the incredible Lagun Table Leg System. This is a modular table leg that can easily swing around out of the way and lock down to stay stable when needed. It can also break down into its individual parts and become self contained on the bottom of the table making the entire set up able to be stowed away.

I first learned about this on Dawn Treader's Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UChVCFPfAhNhT7zKtv ) and then later saw that Mads from Sail Life had installed one on his first boat as well.

I ordered mine a few days after watching Dawn Treader install one on their 1966 Allied Seawind and I am SO STOKED with it!

I bought mine on eBay as a "Factory Second" for $149 but for the life of me I can't figure out what is wrong with it as I didn't notice any scratches or blemishes. They can be bought brand new at https://www.lagunusa.com for $189 (at the time of this video posting)

I hope this video introduces this amazing tool to some of you out there with limited space on your boat that would love a table that easily swings out of the way!

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Episode 353 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa

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On this episode we explore Waihinua Bay and wait out some bad weather, wake up with flat batteries (due to too much tea being boiled during said bad weather) and find ourselves motoring through 50+ knot gusts as we make our way to Kenepuru Sound to ride out even more rough weather.

This was only our 3rd day on the boat together and we worked like a well oil machine tackling the challenges which included the dinghy flipping over not once but twice. Rhonda was such a good sport about all the rough weather, being Kiwi she is well use to this kind of extreme weather.

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Episode #224 : Season 8 : The Hawaiian Adventures

Hello Friends,

On this weeks episode I awake under anchor at Kaneohe Bay to the lush smell of the rainforest blowing into the cabin from a light offshore breeze. After a beautiful sunrise and some morning coffee I head over to He'eia Boat Harbor to pick up Kimberly Wood ( https://linktr.ee/Saltybutterfly ) , professional photographer and all around adventurer, to join me for some exploration of Kaneohe Bay.

Our first stop was to check out the famous Sandbar at Kaneohe. The Sandbar is a large submerged "beach" or sorts that at low king tides is exposed but for most of its life it sits in 2-4 feet of water. It is a popular boating site with the locals and a very unusual experience.

We went on to explore several of the countless coral reefs that around scattered around the bay and saw a great number of fish, a spotted eagle ray, and sea turtles.

After dinner we did some night snorkeling and had some fun encounters with a schooling banner fish who kept coming around to check me out.

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SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #120 : Bottom Paint, Cockpit Drains and Seacock Bases

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On this episode I show you an easy way to enlarge holes on the bottom for your boat. We needed to do this to oversize the cockpit drains from 1.25 to 1.5 so water will drain from the cockpit quicker when we take a large wave over the stern at sea... aka get pooped.

We also knock out the first coat of Antifouling paint on the bottom, which was VERY satisfying!

After that I sit down and show you how I went about making custom bases out of G10 fiberglass board for our bronze Groco Triflang seacocks. Each of the bases was tapped to receive a silicone bronze bolt that the Seacock bolts onto.

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Episode 366 : Season 12 : Sailing Australia

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On this episode we say goodbye to Sydney Harbour and make our way North to the Pittwater area, bound for America Bay in Cowan Creek. After an easy motor sail up we pick up a morning ball and settled in for some exploration of the trails and waterfall nearby.

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Episode 355 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa

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On this episode we depart Long Bay and head up a very tight channel to the small town of Havelock at the far end of Pelorus Sound. After getting fueled up and the water topped off we found a slip for the night.

The next day we headed out on a hike to a waterfall Rhonda had found online. It was a beautiful hike and she even talked me into to getting in to the very cold water.

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Episode 325 : Season 10 : New Zealand - Aotearoa

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On this episode I head ashore at Matakohe Island (Limestone Island) in Whangārei in search of the ever illusive Kiwi birds. After enjoying the birdsong at sunset and seeing my first Morepork, I head out for reinforcements to pick up my friend Zhané from a near by boat ramp. We head back over to the island and on the first trail we head up see our first KIWI in the wild !!!!!

These little birds are hard to film in the dark but I plan on doing many more night missions and hope to get better footage someday, until then I will be happy with this clip reminding me of the experience!

We hiked around the island in the dark and ended up seeing four Kiwi birds in total! What an amazing time!

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Episode 367 : Season 12 : Sailing Australia

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On this episode we start our day at Castle Lagoon after a quiet sail off of the mooring the day before. We set up in the morning to head over to the waterfall to collect water to do some hand washing on the boat of our clothes.

Later in the day Rhonda teaches us how to make chickpea burgers and we enjoy an incredible meal!

Rhonda has started her own channel where she will makes videos teaching people how to make wonderful dishes in a small space. head over and check out her channel and make sure you subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@UCJ1OmZKnaoODtm9be268d2g

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Episode 365 : Season 12 : Sailing Australia

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On this episode we haul up at a very rolly Cobblers Beach and head towards Blackwattle Bay. We make our way past the world famous Sydney Opera House and under the Sydney Harbour Bridge !

We navigate the tight cut into Blackwattle Bay and head ashore to visit the Sydney Fish Market.

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Episode 313 : Season 10 : New Zealand - Aotearoa

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On This episode I conwe get into some series hiking at St. Pauls Rock, enjoy some swimming off the back of the boat and cruising on to Lane Cove to hike "The Dukes Nose" with @sailingsvwomble3173

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Episode #289 : Season 9 : The South Pacific

Hello friends,
This episode documents one of my favorite memories of my entire life. I made my way into the inland of Fiji to visit Vaudomo Waterfall and had a wonderful time swimming in the freshwater pool as the village children jumped off the cliffs and played all around. The sound of their joy in this amazing place that is their regular playground was something I will never forgot.

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SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #124 : Seacocks o' Plenty

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On this weeks episode we get the pipe fittings installed on all of our new Groco Seacocks for Triteia and Camille seals them to their new custom G10 bases with Sikaflex. We then get to work installing them onto the boat starting with the bilge out.

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This video documents the recent sailing trip I crewed on onboard the sailing vessel The Intrepid. We motor-sailed from San Diego, California to the San Francisco Bay area. 10 days, 111 hours at sea and 470 nautical miles. The uphill battle against wind and currents, sailing north on the west coast is no pleasure cruise.

The crew were as follows:
Tim Brill (Owner)
Cody Brill (Captain and son of Tim)
Nigel Howat (English Sailor/45+ years sailing experience)
& James Frederick (thats me).

I have a blog where you can read all the journal entries about each leg of the passage: http://allwaysbutstill.tumblr.com

I will also be uploaded each leg of the trip as "episodes" that will feature commentary at the end reading some of the journal entries and talking about what happened or what we saw on that particular part of the trip.

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About the Crew Members:
Tim Brill was a professional mountaineering guide for many years and has climbed all over the world. A few years ago Tim bought The Intrepid, which became famous in 2008 as it sailed around the world by the youngest person to solo sail around the world (Zac Sunderland). Tim and his sons have completed the ASA certifications 101-108 and have several trips in the planning stages. Currently he is owns an Aerobatic Flight School in Reno, Nevada where he teaches people to fly and to do stunts. http://www.aerobaticcompany.com

Cody Bril is a 15 year old sailor and sailing instructor in Reno, Nevada. He is currently shopping for his dream multihull. http://nvsailing.org

Nigel Howat is certified Ocean Yacht Master and nautical handyman who owns a company with his partner Miel. They also do Yacht deliveries up the California Coast. He has been sailing from more than 45 years and has sailed the North and Mediterranean seas. http://www.nauticalknowhow.org

James Frederick is a Sailor, Writer and Artist who currently resides in Los Angeles. http://allwaysbutstill.tumblr.com

Ahoy Friends,

We are back to some project videos and this time we make the final push on completing the Galley redesign and build out.

On this episode I talk a little bit about the project then we get into cutting out the 54 year old galley counter top with careful consideration for the new counter. We will be making a custom "ice box" refrigerator that will fill all of the available space beneath the counter top to starboard.

The next several episodes of this "Galley Redux" series will show us cutting the foam and making templates, the construction of the ice box, the dry fit and finally the installation of the new ice box and cold plate system so Camille can have all the cold beer her heart desires.

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Episode 385 : Season 12 : Sailing Australia

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On this episode we explore the small island of Hexham and ride out some wild weather. We had never heard of this island and had only came here because our intended anchorage of Supply Bay turned out to be a bombing range. We really loved our visit to this small island that we would have never stopped at otherwise, sometimes having your plans not go as you thought they would gives you wonderful experiences.

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Episode #180 - New Head Plumbing and Manual Black Water Pump

Hello Friends, This is a throwback project video from the summer of 2020 when we started the massive project of redesigning and rebuilding our head.

On this episode I get into figuring out how to fit all of the plumbing into the small space in our tiny head. On AMAZING upgrade (a downgrade to most people) is I removed our working electronic macerator pump and replaced it with a Whale Pumps manual black water diaphragm pump. This allows us to pump out our holding tank at sea without using any electricity and removes the fear of the macerator pump failing when the tank is full (they tend to only last a few years with regular use)

This video is for anyone trying to figure out how its possible to fit all the fittings into a small spot. It takes some creative thinking and staring at the space for hours on end.

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