The Secret Christmas Fuel Crisis: Ham, Halyards, and Hard Lessons in Luperon Christmas on a sailboat is usually sold as a postcard: white sand, a cold drink, and maybe a Santa hat on a tropical fish. But the reality of life aboard SV Agua Azul is that the ocean doesn’t care about your holiday calendar. …
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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 …
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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 …
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Upgrading Boat Lighting and Exploring Local Life Living life on a boat brings unique challenges and joys, and one critical improvement that makes daily life more comfortable is upgrading the lighting. In a recent vlog, we shared our experience installing new wireless tap-to-dim RV lights on our boat, plus a glimpse of exploring a local …
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Life Aboard SV Agua Azul – DIYs, Hurricane Survival, and Everyday Adventures Living life aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean is an adventure every day. From fixing motor problems to enjoying bingo nights, cooking meals, and weathering hurricanes, the journey is full of lessons and fun moments. In this post, I’m sharing a detailed look …
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Trouble in Paradise: Life and DIY Repairs Aboard SV Agua Azul Living aboard the SV Agua Azul is an adventure full of challenges and joys. Recently, we faced a few bumps in the road—or should we say, on the water—with mooring line failures, important boat repairs, and the usual trials of boat life. Despite the …
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Life Aboard SV Agua Azul – Engine Repairs, Local Adventures & Delicious Cooking in the DR Living on a sailboat brings a unique mix of challenges and joys. In this latest update from our life aboard SV Agua Azul in the Dominican Republic, we share everything from fixing our boat engine, exploring local town life, …
Sailing Life Realities: Engine Fixes and Fresh Cooking in the Caribbean | Ep 80 Read More »
Living the Sailboat Life – Birthday Celebrations, AC DIY, and Island Adventures Sailing life is full of surprises, challenges, and simple joys. Our day started with a special birthday celebration for my wife—who turned 49 but is as vibrant and sexy as ever. We spent the day at Los Velas, an inviting tropical spot, exploring …
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Boat Life Challenges: Repairs, Food, and Fishing Boat Fires in Luperon, Dominican Republic Living aboard a sailboat like SV Agua Azul in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean comes with a mix of adventure, unexpected challenges, and unforgettable moments. In episode 77 of our sailing journey, we celebrated special occasions, tackled maintenance issues, dealt with …
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Sailing the Caribbean: Our Journey from Mayaguana Anchorage to the Dominican Republic Embark on an extraordinary sailing adventure as we share our recent voyage from the Mayaguana Anchorage in the Bahamas through the Turks and Caicos Islands, finally reaching the shores of the Dominican Republic. This passage was filled with challenges, stunning views, and unforgettable …
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