In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take one last walk around West Palm Beach, and find a way to patch our ailing salon cushions as we get another day closer to sailing out of Lake Worth, Florida.
Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is availab...
2024-03-07 01:46:47 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we install a new antenna and scrape the reef off the bottom of the hull as we get a few steps closer to leaving for the Bahamas. I can't wait to get back to those pristine waters! Don't miss the beautiful dive montage in this episode!
Fair warnin...
2024-03-05 21:31:21 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we install a new antenna and scrape the reef off the bottom of the hull as we get a few steps closer to leaving for the Bahamas
Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subs...
2024-02-29 22:55:00 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're back aboard 'Kokomo' to swap out her generator. Ever wonder what goes into replacing a major component in a skinny compartment? Talk of a water heater leads to a shower montage!
Fair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me to be fully uncensor...
2024-02-26 13:02:39 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're back aboard 'Kokomo' to swap out her generator. Ever wonder what goes into replacing a major component in a skinny compartment?
Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delicious! Subs...
2024-02-24 14:29:19 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we concentrate on our friends new to them Manta 38 cat Kokomo. Dave does some bottom sanding before splashing in an insanely tight well, and then moving to a nearby marina. Later we crew Kokomo down the ICW, with a stop at Peck Lake to enjoy the sunset. The b...
2024-02-18 12:21:37 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we concentrate on our friends new to them Manta 38 cat Kokomo. Dave does some bottom sanding before splashing in an insanely tight well, and then moving to a nearby marina. Later we crew Kokomo down the ICW, with a stop at Peck Lake to enjoy the sunset, on to...
2024-02-17 14:27:15 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we move to a friends' mooring in clearer water to continue working on Dark Angel, getting her ready to go back to the Bahamas. We receive and install the parts to replace a few of our undersized mainsail batten sliders. We're getting closer!
We discove...
2024-02-11 12:49:38 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we move to a friends' mooring in clearer water to continue working on Dark Angel, getting her ready to go back to the Bahamas. We receive and install the parts to replace a few of our undersized mainsail batten sliders. We're getting closer!
We discove...
2024-02-11 12:40:10 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take our poor, beaten up spinnaker ashore to our friend, who puts her Sailrite skills to work to patch our beautiful spinnaker back up and get her ready for downwind sailing again.
Thinking we need to invest in a Sailrite
Check out ...
2024-02-02 14:41:11 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we take our poor, beaten up spinnaker ashore to our friend Martha, who puts her Sailrite skills to work to patch our beautiful spinnaker back up and get her ready for downwind sailing again.
Thinking we need to invest in a Sailrite
Che...
2024-02-01 01:00:31 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we tackle battery issues once again. Andy and Nancy bring us more of the SLA batteries they donated a few months ago because we've consumed the original ones, and Cal calls us to let us know there's a cat at the city dock upgrading to Lithium batteries, looki...
2024-01-27 21:36:23 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we tackle battery issues once again. Andy and Nancy bring us more of the SLA batteries they donated a few months ago because we've consumed the original ones, and Cal calls us to let us know there's a cat at the city dock upgrading to Lithium batteries, looki...
2024-01-25 21:29:49 +0000 UTC View Post
The Dark Angel crew jumps ship to crew the beautiful Shannon ketch 'Smitten'.
A chilly but gorgeous modelling shoot and a cleverly disguised marriage proposal both take advantage of this beautiful, classic ketch. Join us behind the scenes.
Fair warning, Vimeo and Patreon do not allow me ...
2024-01-22 16:15:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The Dark Angel crew jumps ship to crew Captain Matt's beautiful Shannon ketch 'Smitten'.
A chilly but gorgeous modelling shoot and a cleverly disguised marriage proposal both take advantage of this beautiful, classic ketch. Join us behind the scenes.
Book Sophia for your wedding photogra...
2024-01-20 13:35:11 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we open and install our Christmas gift.
A new Starlink dish! This is so exciting! Starlink is an epic game-charger for worklife on board. Internet everywhere means access to weather info and access to uploads and downloads.
No more moving from beautif...
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we open and install our Christmas gift.
A new Starlink dish! This is so exciting! Starlink is an epic game-charger for worklife on board. Internet everywhere means access to weather info and access to uploads and downloads.
No more moving from beautif...
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we celebrate my birthday by trying to go snorkeling, getting caught in a monsoon and damaging the dinghy. What happens when repairs don't hold?
We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!
Awesome company and amazing products.
Get yours here <...
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we celebrate my birthday by trying to go snorkeling, getting caught in a monsoon and damaging the dinghy. What happens when repairs don't hold?
Our Rum tasting article in the fall issue of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine is available NOW... It's delic...
2023-12-28 14:14:38 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're joined by our friends Andy and Nancy from SV Free-Spirit. They bring us joy and batteries!
We replace our 8 totally failed Firefly AGM batteries with half a dozen lightly used 125Ah Sealed Lead Acid batteries.
With fresh batteries installed it's...
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're joined by our friends Andy and Nancy from SV Free-Spirit. They bring us joy and batteries!
We replace our 8 totally failed Firefly AGM batteries with half a dozen lightly used 125Ah Sealed Lead Acid batteries.
With fresh batteries installed it's...
In this episode of sailing dark angel, we grab a better than expected overnight sailing window back to Florida, where I try to snag the barnacle munchers that greet us. Then we wrap up Season 2 with what we've learned and what we've experienced. Was this lifestyle a good call? Is it time to toss ...
2023-12-22 20:45:43 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of sailing dark angel, we grab a better than expected overnight sailing window back to Florida, where I try to snag the barnacle munchers that greet us. Then we wrap up Season 2 with what we've learned and what we've experienced. Was this lifestyle a good call? Is it time to toss ...
2023-12-13 16:29:06 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we take advantage of some rare experiences while off-shore at Bimini. A momma dolphin and her baby visit our boat and play with me. A school of Spotted Eagle Rays cruises lazily by and we try like hell to keep up to them! Then we snorkel a beautiful reef off ...
2023-12-05 12:26:20 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we take advantage of some rare experiences while off-shore at Bimini. A momma dolphin and her baby visit our boat and play with me. A school of Spotted Eagle Rays cruises lazily by and we try like hell to keep up to them! Then we snorkel a beautiful reef off ...
2023-11-30 15:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
We leave our terrible shoal anchorage west of Chub Cay and finally make our way to Bimini. We wander between three anchorages trying to find the best compromise between anchor set and swell. Hanging on anchor I make my own entertainment. Dance PARTY!
A nice day lures us back to the SS Sapona t...
We leave our terrible shoal anchorage west of Chub Cay and finally make our way to Bimini. We wander between three anchorages trying to find the best compromise between anchor set and swell. Hanging on anchor I make my own entertainment. Dance PARTY!
A nice day lures us back to the SS Sapona t...
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we spend our last few days in the Exumas at Allan's Cay. We explore a reef outside the protection of the island before cleaning Dark Angel's bottom for the trip back to Bimini. The sail toward Bimini is a bit choppy, but anchoring out at an isolated reef is ...
2023-11-18 18:26:45 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we spend our last few days in the Exumas at Allan's Cay. We explore a reef outside the protection of the island before cleaning Dark Angel's bottom for the trip back to Bimini. The sail toward Bimini is a bit choppy, but anchoring out at an isolated reef is ...
2023-11-16 22:33:57 +0000 UTC View Post
We say good-bye to our beloved Pipe Creek and begin our trek north. A short hop outside on the sound takes us to Compass Cay, where we explore the shoreline, and then a beautiful shark interupts shower time. A longer hop up to Norman's Cay has us sailing through a squall, and a few very windy day...
2023-11-12 15:14:11 +0000 UTC View Post