Our passage from Ecuador to Easter Island: Three weeks on the Pacific Ocean, all by ourselves, we were fantasizing about a couple different things.
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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)!
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!
The Amazon: Kim’s Solo Travel Adventure – Ep. 63
James attempts to scale the Chimborazo and Kim heads to the Amazon, taking a camera and capturing some amazing scenes of her travels.
From the Coast into the Crater – Hidden Beauty in South America | Ep. 62
In this episode we’re heading inland to Ecuador: kayaking in a dormant volcano, riding dirtbikes through Baños and checking out the biggest swing in South America!
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
Crazy Fish Market in Ecuador (Ep. 60)
Mahi mahi, swordfish, sharks, tuna and squid all cut up right in front of us. The beach is filled with people, all trying to get a piece of their favorite fish.
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.
That time we almost dismasted Zingaro
I got installed sweet new 16:1 purchase adjustable backstays, and all new rigging. What I didn’t realize was the amount of dyneema that needed to be stretched. Big mistake.
No more fridge on Zingaro – Ep. 57
He had it coming. He was such a bugger… Very difficult to live with, constantly complaining, a real nightmare. So, we got rid of the problem. Who Needs Cold Beer?
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!
Cruising is Working on Your Boat in Exotic Places – Ep. 56
We had tons of work to do on the boat and Ecuador was really a great place to do that. Not too hot to work during the day and a low cost of living.
Equator Crossing – Our Promise to Neptune (Ep. 55)
Zingaro’s sail from the Coco Island, entering the South Pacific and arriving to Ecuador – the big surprise.
Sailing Your Catamaran Safely (Ep. 54)
This is an all-sailing episode! We go over how to sail safer, specifically on a catamaran.
The end of days (for the dink) | Sailing Zingaro – Ep. 44
Can you see what’s wrong with this picture? Find out in this week’s adventure sailing around Costa Rica on a plywood catamaran.
Currently: We are Sailing to Easter Island
Departure: March 8, 2019 at 3 pm, Puerto López (Ecuador) Distance: 2,500 nm / 4,600 km March 12, 2019: autopilot problems :/ Half way: March 17, 2019 🙂 Estimated arrival: March 27 ⛵️ Find out our current position …
Explanation & Installation of a Spectra Watermaker
You’ve ever wondered watermakers turn saltwater to fresh, drinkable water, how to install one in your boat or how much work this really is? This video will teach you everything.
Next Milestone: Watermaker installed!
Took me a few days. I’d say 16 hours to install and 4 hours to source parts. Now she’s done, she purrs, and she’s filling our tanks on SOLAR 6.1gph @ 12.6vdc.
Reality Cruising: This Couple is sailing around the World | Ep. 37
So much action in this episode! Spearfishing, shark fishing, storm sailing, and sweet sweet sailing. If you’ve got the itch to cut the lines and head offshore, this episode will do it for you.
Beautiful Ecuador – the big surprise
Ecuador was by far the biggest surprise. We wanted to come down here just to jump of to French Polynesia, but we ended up extending our visas and staying for four months.