Category Archives: Videos

Shipyard Vid 3: New Coupling & Rot Repair

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

Calling all boat project fanatics, this one’s for you! Boy, did we have a time trying to get our engine aligned. While Phillip and I knew we had some kind of issue going on with our prop shaft, the key … Continue reading →

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Shipyard Vid 2: Removing the Quadrant & Replacing the Cables

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

Maybe they should change that B.O.A.T. saying to “bonded or about to.”  The hardest part of our rudder drop was getting the stinking quadrant off! Heat, impact, cheater bars, nothing would work.  So, the creative guys at Perdido Sailor had … Continue reading →

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Shipyard Vid 1: Reinforcing the Rudder Post

Posted on November 29, 2018 by

Hey hey crew! As I write from La Rochelle, I have a confession to make.  I’ve been saving a treat for you!  I was holding this for when I knew we would likely be shoving offshore, so you all would … Continue reading →

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New Friends, New Plans, and a Tour of La Rochelle, France!

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

It isn’t a bad place to have to wait for the Lagoon, I will say that.  La Rochelle is exquisite right now.  Mist that fills the harbor every morning.  Vivid yellow leaves the fall leisurely from the trees to the … Continue reading →

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2018 Atlantic-Crossing Announcement!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

Some pretty big news here at HaveWind!  Many of you have been wondering about our cruising plans this coming season, where we are going, which routes, etc.  I’ll bet this one hadn’t crossed your mind!  We’re going to complete our … Continue reading →

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BV21: To Harbour Island via the Devil’s Backbone

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

High times at Harbour Island High!  These high-flying kite-surfers were also there on a boat at Harbour Island when Phillip and I were there, back in March of this year, only their boat was just a smidge bigger.  Owned by … Continue reading →

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Shipyard Project #2: (Re)moving the Quadrant: Bonded Bolts and Other Obstacles

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Maybe they should change that B.O.A.T. saying to “bonded or about to.”  I’m sure many of you have faced this.  One of the hardest parts of a boat project is the initial disassembly. Trying to get bolts that have been in … Continue reading →

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