I hope you’ve had fun watching this series. The wind has arrived! Heavy weather sailing, big waves, breaking boats… You’re not going want to be downstairs for this one! Dolphins, whales and seals usher us in as we call land HO!! It was an awesome experience, the whole thing: the crossing, filming, editing, and producing.Continue reading “Te Vega – Pacific Crossing FINALE! (pt. 4)”
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Te Vega – Pacific Crossing (pt. 3)
Here is the third part of the 4 part mini-series of my Pacific crossing aboard the 63′ Mason ketch Te Vega. We’ve got a bit of everything in this one, fishing, maintenance, injuries, and, of course, a lot of sailing. This part opens on half-way-day where we pop a bottle of champagne, give a littleContinue reading “Te Vega – Pacific Crossing (pt. 3)”
My Love Affair With a Million Dollar Mono (pt. 1)
Sailing across the Pacific ocean aboard a $1,000,000 monohull! Refit, sea trial, cast off, and starting a 3,300nm adventure that will take us from Hawaii to California! Come join the crew of Te Vega, a 1984 Mason 63′ ketch as we show you and in-depth glimpse of what offshore sailing is really like! Ladies andContinue reading “My Love Affair With a Million Dollar Mono (pt. 1)”
Swimming With Sharks and Whales | Season 1 – Ep. 79
Diver kicks and punches sharks to keep them away from the fish he has on his belt. Then, we had no idea this baby humpback whale would swim with us for over an hour! We’re so glad to have caught this moment on camera and be able to share it with all of you! ThisContinue reading “Swimming With Sharks and Whales | Season 1 – Ep. 79”
Say Hello to Our New Dinghy! | Season 1 – Ep. 78
In this Zing I episode, we arrive in Tahiti to pick up our new dinghy! The 3.5 meter OC Tender. We named it Nolikī 😉 We have an interview with Russ, the owner/builder of these fantastic boats. Next we use the OC Tender to give “Sinky” to Katoosh: two brothers who are sailing around theContinue reading “Say Hello to Our New Dinghy! | Season 1 – Ep. 78”
After Three Years We Made it to TAHITI! – Ep. 77
In my FIRST VIDEO I put on the internet I explained that I had just purchased a catamaran and was going to sail it to Tahiti… I thought it would take around a year. Well, three years later and it’s finally here! In this episode, Kimmi and I arrive to Oeno, the fourth and lastContinue reading “After Three Years We Made it to TAHITI! – Ep. 77”
Pitcairn Island – Sailing Zingaro Ep. 76
We were blessed by weather, and got to spend 7 days anchored in the famous Bounty Bay in May 2019 (we’re behind a lot with our episodes). We will never forget our time in Pitcairn, and hope you all enjoy our little excerpt of it. Let me tell you a bit about this not-to-often visitedContinue reading “Pitcairn Island – Sailing Zingaro Ep. 76”
Diving Deep into the Beauty of Easter Island – Ep. 71
We start this story in the magical land of Anakena. This place has proven to be (and still holds the title) the best anchorage we’ve ever been to.
A Day in the Life of Cruisers on Rapa Nui – Ep. 70
If you ever get the chance to go to Easter Island, please do. It was a magical place. A bit difficult to have a boat, but the people, the food, and the ambiance was amazing.
Rapa Nui – A Difficult Island for Sailors | Ep. 69
The stories about this island were true: Little protection for sailboats and dangerous harbor entrances for dinghies make it a very difficult destination for cruisers.
Arriving to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) – Ep. 68
Our passage from Ecuador to Easter Island: Three weeks on the Pacific Ocean, all by ourselves, we were fantasizing about a couple different things.
Sailing to Easter Island (part 3) – Ep. 67
In this video we’re slowly but steadily making our way to the remote Easter Island, we’re dealing with the autopilot and the very moody weather underway.
Sailing to Easter Island (pt. 2 ) | Sailing Zingaro Ep. 66
In this episode we find out exactly, what happens when you lose your autopilot 500nm out to sea on the way to the most remote inhabited island in the world.
From Ecuador to Easter Island – Ep. 65
In this episode we provision and start our 2500 nautical mile sail. We leave Ecuador bound for Easter Island (Rapa Nui)!
Season Two – Kickstarter Campaign
Our floating home has broken in two pieces. With the help of our Patrons and friends, we will find a new, stronger Zingaro 2.0 and take it on a new adventure.
How to Live on a Cruising Sailboat. Happily. – Ep. 64
I made this Episode more documentary style and longer than usual. It’s about how to stay sane while sailing around the world and why having fun should be on your to do list!
Someone Please Take this Girl Sailing! – Ep. 61
We pop open the gennaker and take Zingaro for a play day in the bay of Manta, Ecuador. Come join us for some how-to on the asymmetrical spinnaker
Real Time Update – Landfall in Kiribati
The Line Islands consists of the scattered islands and atolls lying near the Equator and the meridian of 160°00’W. We have visited three of the islands in the group so far.
Humboldt Current Crossing – Cruising Ecuador (Ep. 59)
This video was taken back in Ecuador when we were beginning to explore the coast and the islands of that beautiful country.
Upload: Sailing Zingaro Live from Mo’orea
Livestream from a cyber cafe in Moorea (French Polynesia). It’s going to be about our time in Ecuador (where we are in the Episodes). We’re talking about sailing plans plus some special announcements!