When things go wrong

It seems that when things are going to go wrong, they always do so in the middle of an already stressful situation.  We had just spent two months in the Broughton Archipelago and were an…

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Bahamas Bound! Crossing the Gulf Stream

We’re off to Jibsea’s next and most anticipated stop since leaving Toronto…The Bahamas! To get there from Florida, we have to cross cross the Gulf Stream. The Bahamas are only 60nm from Florida which is…

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Beginners Guide to Spearfishing in the Bahamas (Pole Spear)

Spearfishing has quickly become one of my favorite activities to do while visiting the Bahamas. I can spend hours in the water looking for my favorite fish to eat. Before I know it the sun…

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Disconnecting and Going Off Grid

Last summer we decided to go off-grid for two months. What does that mean exactly? For two months (minus a couple of days) we did not plug into an outside power source, we weren’t plugged…

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Jibsea’s favourite places along the East Coast

This month, I’m going to be sharing some great places that are a must see along the east coast of the USA and down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). You will most likely be traveling 8-10…

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Read this BEFORE Buying a Steel Boat

Each hull type comes with its challenges and bonuses.  Whether you choose fibreglass, wood, aluminum or steel, each type of boat has different maintenance needs and different signs that the boat is doing well or…

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Baby on board SAILING the Bahamas

If you think sailing is challenging, exhilarating, stressful and pure magic all at once you are right. After owning our small 33 feet sailing vessel Wildly Intrepid for 4 years we thought we had everything…

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Steps for Anchoring Under Sail

Engine trouble is bound to happen at some point if you cruise for long enough. Some bad fuel, air in the fuel lines, a dead starter battery, or even lack of compression due to a…

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If you haven’t ran aground, then you haven’t done the ICW!

Last month I talked about the canals and locks we experienced. Now, if you are heading the same route we took, the next step is the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway.) After passing through New York City…

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8 Tips For Ensuring Fewer Boat Project Surprises

If you’re here, reading this right now, I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying that the word BOAT stands for Bring Out Another Thousand.  Now I wish I was here to argue with that statement…

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