🦃 One-Butt Kitchen Thanksgiving: Tackling Holiday Cooking in the DR Galley! Welcome aboard! If you’ve been following our journey, you know that liveaboard life often involves trading spacious kitchens for, well, a “one-butt kitchen.” This week, we found ourselves facing a monumental challenge: making a full Thanksgiving dinner onboard SV Agua Azul. Go To Video …
How to Upgrade and Optimize Your 12V Boat Freezer Fridge System Maintaining safe and efficient cold storage on a boat or RV can be a challenge. If you are dealing with inconsistent temperatures, high power draw, or a failing mechanical thermostat, here is a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade your system using digital controls, …
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I Used the DOG VACUUM to Cut My Hair! ✂️ (Rat Chats, Citrus FAIL, & DR Boat Life VLOG) Is there anything more “cruiser life” than using pet grooming tools on yourself? I don’t think so. This week on Chris Does What With Danielle, we are deep in prep mode. We are getting ready …
Sailboat Couple’s DR Pizza Night & Puppy Trim! Full-time Boat Life | Ep Read More »
Full-Time Boat Life: A Day of Shopping, Sightseeing, and Rocket Thrills Starting the Day on SV Agua Azul Living full-time on a boat means every day brings new surprises. On November 14, 2025, we kicked off our adventure from our 41ft Hunter 410, SV Agua Azul, docked in Luperon, Dominican Republic. Our puppy Bella got …
Groceries, Tourism, and Son’s Rocket Launch Success – Full-time Boat Life| Ep 93 Read More »
Introduction: Embracing the Unpredictable Rhythm of Boat Life Living on a sailboat means every day brings surprises—some good, some challenging. In our latest video, we share a typical day aboard our 41ft Hunter 410, where quick repairs, improvised meals, and simple joys keep us going. After recovering from Hurricane Melissa, power issues and cloudy skies …
Sailboat Survival: Fixes, Feasts, and DR Adventures | Ep 92 Read More »
Our Stormy Adventure in Bayahibe: Beach Vibes and Local Eats in the Dominican Republic Hey friends! If you’ve been following our sailing journey on SV Agua Azul, you know we love mixing things up—sometimes hopping off the boat for some land-based fun. This time, we’re sharing round two of our vacation in the Dominican Republic. …
Hurricane Hideout Our Wild Vacation in Bayahibe Dominican Republic | Ep 91 Read More »
Exploring Santo Domingo: A Day of Adventures in the Dominican Republic Hey friends! If you’re dreaming of a spontaneous getaway filled with history, tasty eats, and a bit of nature’s magic, our latest vlog from Santo Domingo, the vibrant capital of the Dominican Republic (DR), is your ticket to inspiration. As a couple of Army …
Unscripted DR Adventure: From Colonial Streets to Hidden Lakes | Ep 90 Read More »
Powering SV Agua Azul – Real Caribbean Boat Life Power Hacks Living off-grid on a sailboat in the Caribbean sounds like a dream, but keeping the lights on, the fridge running, and the coffee brewing takes smart planning. As Army veterans turned liveaboards on our 41-foot Hunter 410, SV Agua Azul, we’ve dialed in a …
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Starting the Day with a High Tide Surprise Picture this: You’re anchored in the beautiful Dominican Republic, and the full moon has turned the tide into a super high wave crashing nearby. That’s how our day kicked off on SV Agua Azul, our trusty 41ft Hunter 410 sailboat. As Army veterans turned full-time sailors, my …
Mad Max Driving to Jumbo: Our Dominican Republic Boat Life | Ep 88 Read More »
Adventure in Jarabacoa – Hiking to Stunning Waterfalls in the Dominican Republic Hey friends! If you’re like us and love getting out into nature for some real adventure, our recent trip to Jarabacoa in the Dominican Republic is going to make you pack your bags. We’re Chris and Danielle, the couple behind Chris Does What, …
Dominican DR Adventure: Chasing Falls in the Mountains | Ep 87 Read More »
