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Sailing Gargoyle
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Добавлен 30 авг 2017
Welcome to our ongoing story of how two people are living their best lives as they sail the world. While this is a journey full of new places, adventures, cultures and people, it’s also about discovering ourselves. Lives are full of chapters but unlike a book, life doesn’t come with an index telling you what comes next. This journey is just that, a discovery of our next chapter in life. It’s a story of travel and lifestyle but also of an alternative way to live. Come along with us as we explore and let’s see what we can discover together.
Measuring for a New Headsail - Tips and Tricks from Venice
This week we are in the beautiful city of Venice, but we are not out sightseeing. Instead, we are measuring Gargoyle for a brand-new head sail. Yes, after 35,000 nautical miles, our sails need a refresh. We have selected Mauri Pro Sailing, a sailing company for which we are proud to be Ambassadors, to build our new sails. This is a big decision, and we had a lot of choices. In the end, it came down to the Mauri Pro Sailing focus on performance in all aspects of sailing, their excellent customer service and ability to ship anywhere in the world. So here goes, let’s get our measurements done and spend some money!
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Ragusa Magic: A Sicilian Escape
Просмотров 2732 месяца назад
Ragusa, the magnificent city in the south of Sicily has been a feature here for over 4,000 years. This week we are off to escape the winds that are howling through our marina and look to tour Ragusa. The food, history, gardens, churches and oh yes, the steps, await us. Come along as we take a bus from our marina to the magnificent walled city on the hill. Ragusa! Follow us on Instagram instagra...
Malta to Sicily Voyage
Просмотров 3022 месяца назад
It has been an amazing month here in Malta, but it is now time for Gargoyle to start her voyage to Venice with the jump to Ragusa Sicily. Before we can go, we need to fix our watermaker and then time a North eastly that is blowing in that may make leaving impossible. So, after paying an outrageous amount for overnight delivery from Italy, we wait, and wait and wait for our part to be delivered ...
Malta Magic: Grotto, Mdina, Frawli & More!
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Malta is a small island, but it is absolutely packed with places to go, things to see and events to experience. This place packs more into a small space than anywhere we have seen and this week we are going to take you for a ride. From the natural beauty of The Blue Grotto to the ancient history of Hagar Qim to the modern Mdina and Rabat, you are in for a fast-paced treat. Come along for us and...
Sailing Safety Gear Explained!
Просмотров 3343 месяца назад
This week we are talking all things safety as we get our life raft recertified and stock up on safety gear for Gargoyle. As our life raft goes through a multi-day test, we hit up local chandleries, stock the groceries, nibble a bit of gelato and then give you a quick rundown on how we stay safe at sea. We take you through setting up Jacklines, the pros of a Spinlock Deckvest, cockpit safety and...
Valletta Food Adventure: Taste & Explore!
Просмотров 5533 месяца назад
It is time to explore Valletta, Malta and what better than through their foods with a knowledgeable WithLocals guide. Meet Thalyta, our guide for this amazing tour featuring ten different local cuisines along with enough walking of the sights, sounds and smells of this delightful city. We tour the Saluting Battery at Lower Barrakka Gardens, the scenery of the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the Siege B...
Midnight Voyage: Tunisia to Malta
Просмотров 2914 месяца назад
Hey crew! It has been three months and we have loved Tunisia, but we are out of here. We finally have a thirty-six-hour weather window, and we are going to make the dash to Malta. Malta, location for many iconic shows such as Popeye, Gladiator, World War Z and yes, Game of Thrones. Come join the crew as we motor through the night to beat the winds and see what life is like on a night passage be...
Adventures in Foreign Shopping
Просмотров 1744 месяца назад
Hey crew! This week our cupboards are bare, so it is time to go grocery shopping. Shopping in a country like Tunisia is an adventure as there is no chain grocery store where you get your vegetables, meat, bread, liquor, and canned goods. No, here each has its own unique flavor. Best of all, the food is much fresher, better tasting and significantly less expensive than the big names back home ar...
Unveiling Tunisia's Gems in 36 Hours
Просмотров 2954 месяца назад
Hey crew! This week we are leaving the ocean for the desert. We have booked a 36-hour whirlwind tour by bus of the highlights of Tunisia including El Jem, Matmata Underground Homes, Berber Oasis of Chebika, Star Wars Mos Espa, Sahara Desert with of course, Camels, Salt Flats of Chott el Djerid and the Great Mosque of Kairouan. You had better believe we are tired after this one, but it was one o...
Passage to Africa
Просмотров 2 тыс.4 месяца назад
Join Kevin and Carla as they navigate their final overnight journey of 2023, covering 200 nautical miles from Sardinia to the shores of Tunisia, Africa. Over two dynamic days and one night, they face varying winds, navigate through busy tanker and fishing lanes, encounter an unplanned visit from border patrol, and experience their first Mayday call of the voyage. Come along for the authentic ch...
Exploring Cagliari: A Local's Tour
Просмотров 7375 месяцев назад
Join Sailing Gargoyle on a delightful voyage as they embark on a seamless sail towards Cagliari, Sardinia, relishing the stunning views on the way. Once docked, the crew indulges in a fascinating food tour of the ancient city, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Experience the vibrant culture and rich history of Cagliari as they explore the bustling market, savor mouth-watering dishes at a char...
Nighttime Encounter with Italian Naval Forces
Просмотров 3305 месяцев назад
Brace yourself for an exhilarating episode as Gargoyle and its crew experience their most challenging encounter yet - being escorted from an anchorage by the Italian Navy in the dead of night. After days of searching for a calm anchorage, just as the crew prepares to rest, an Italian warship unexpectedly hails them, demanding an immediate move. In a heart-pounding episode, they deftly navigate ...
Outrunning the Mistral's Fury
Просмотров 3175 месяцев назад
Join Gargoyle and its intrepid crew as they embark on a thrilling journey from the Balearic Islands to Tunisia, only to face an unexpected twist in the weather forecast. In this gripping episode, witness the challenges of navigating a 450 nautical mile sail as a looming Mistral threatens to disrupt their plans. With gale warnings echoing over the VHF, the crew must make a crucial decision withi...
Battling Diesel Tank Contamination
Просмотров 3855 месяцев назад
Join Gargoyle and its crew as they tackle the challenges of water and microbial growth in their diesel tanks. In this episode, witness the expertise of a local Palma professional as they make a boat call to efficiently polish and clean the fuel, ensuring smooth sailing ahead. Afterward, the crew embarks on an exciting adventure to explore the historic fortress in Palma, uncovering its rich hist...
Storm Survival Guide: Navigating Mediterranean Marinas
Просмотров 7126 месяцев назад
Join Gargoyle and its crew as they face a powerful storm in Palma Mallorca, seeking refuge among the magnificent superyachts. In this episode, we share valuable insights on how to secure a mooring to protect your boat during extreme weather conditions. Additionally, get ready to uncover the wonders of the ancient city of Palma as we embark on a captivating exploration of its historical treasure...
Sailing from Ibiza to Mallorca: Exploring Anchorages and Unexpected Encounters Ep 139
Просмотров 2866 месяцев назад
Sailing from Ibiza to Mallorca: Exploring Anchorages and Unexpected Encounters Ep 139
Lost in Transmission: Sailing Woes in Ibiza
Просмотров 1756 месяцев назад
Lost in Transmission: Sailing Woes in Ibiza
Navigating the Mediterranean - From Rainy Gibraltar to Glamorous Puerto Banus Episode 137
Просмотров 3146 месяцев назад
Navigating the Mediterranean - From Rainy Gibraltar to Glamorous Puerto Banus Episode 137
Rocking the Strait: Sailing from Cadiz to Gibraltar Episode 136
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Rocking the Strait: Sailing from Cadiz to Gibraltar Episode 136
Drilling Deep: Installing the Gangway in Cadiz Episode 135
Просмотров 2077 месяцев назад
Drilling Deep: Installing the Gangway in Cadiz Episode 135
Orca Encounters and Ancient Wonders: Navigating Spain & Portugal's Coasts to Cadiz Episode 134
Просмотров 1307 месяцев назад
Orca Encounters and Ancient Wonders: Navigating Spain & Portugal's Coasts to Cadiz Episode 134
Island Escape: Exploring Culatra's Charms and Coastal Beauty Episode 133
Просмотров 2267 месяцев назад
Island Escape: Exploring Culatra's Charms and Coastal Beauty Episode 133
Conquering Giants: Exploring Nazaré, Home of the World's Biggest Waves Episode 132
Просмотров 2197 месяцев назад
Conquering Giants: Exploring Nazaré, Home of the World's Biggest Waves Episode 132
Coastal Ventures: Sailing from Porto to Figueira da Foz with an Epic Dolphin Encounter Episode 131
Просмотров 1508 месяцев назад
Coastal Ventures: Sailing from Porto to Figueira da Foz with an Epic Dolphin Encounter Episode 131
Seafaring Eats: Sailing Adventures and Culinary Delights in Porto with Taste of Porto Episode 130
Просмотров 2208 месяцев назад
Seafaring Eats: Sailing Adventures and Culinary Delights in Porto with Taste of Porto Episode 130
From Baiona to Porto: Sailing South for the Mediterranean Adventure! Ep 129
Просмотров 1388 месяцев назад
From Baiona to Porto: Sailing South for the Mediterranean Adventure! Ep 129
Voyage to Vigo: Exploring 17th-Century Forts and Seaside Charm - Episode 128
Просмотров 1608 месяцев назад
Voyage to Vigo: Exploring 17th-Century Forts and Seaside Charm - Episode 128
Scotland to Spain: A Rollercoaster Sailing Saga! Episode 127
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Scotland to Spain: A Rollercoaster Sailing Saga! Episode 127
Sailing Gargoyle's Castle Quest: Navigating Storms in Firth of Clyde Episode 126
Просмотров 3419 месяцев назад
Sailing Gargoyle's Castle Quest: Navigating Storms in Firth of Clyde Episode 126
Gargoyle's Chain Replacement Adventure: Discovering Largs Yacht Haven Episode.125
Просмотров 2299 месяцев назад
Gargoyle's Chain Replacement Adventure: Discovering Largs Yacht Haven Episode.125
Wow what an amazing tour. Love the camels !
Thanks! Tunisia was an amazing place to visit.
Here i Saw the matavaa 2023🤙🤩
Great video. Loved it.
Thanks! Seems like it was eons ago!
Well that is quite the intro. Hope you are both well!!!
Still out here! In Athens currently
Be careful, there was a missing killer called Henri Haiti.
Yes, quite the story of a German tourist, drug laced rum, and murder. Crazy!
Nice job guys
Thanks! When we weren't touring glasses factories we really were working!
Thanks for that very interesting tour ! I wish i could go there ! I do love and enjoy a lot Plasencia 1898 and Reserva Orginal, which i'm lucky enough to find for a good price not far from my place in Switzerland.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and we're glad you enjoyed the tour. They're very hospitable there and they roll an amazing cigar. We're now down in Greece and I haven't seen an Plasencias here though I'll look in Athens when we arrive next week. As they say in Greece, Yamas! Kevin
Plasencia reserva 1898 Salomones. Great cigar.
Excellent tip! I'll look for them.
@@SailingGargoyle Thank you.
I stayed at Polo's shack with some other backpackers in 2000. Some developers were trying to buy his land and he had lawyers visit from Panama City to represent him while I was there. I always worried that he has been pushed off his land so I am so glad to see he is still there. I think it was $5 for a lobster meal then. Good to see his prices haven't gone up.
He was still doing great when we were there a few years ago. Bring him a six pack of beer and he's a very happy host. Magical time to be sure!
50' boat full of garbage AGM batteries? Lithium is cheaper than AGM now.
When we had to replace our house batteries in 2021 we were in Costa Rica and the supply chain was still impacted by COVID. We made the decision to go with Lifeline AGMs that have powered us across the Pacific, down from Scotland to where we sit anchored in Greece. We'll expect at least another five years out of them so they've been a fantastic investment. When we did the math on the cost of a conversion to Lithium (Gargoyle is a 2011) and added in the costs of getting the components to Costa Rica at that time, we could have invested the difference in a dividend stock and paid for each subsequent replacement with the proceeds. Will we replace next time with Lithium? Yes, if it makes financial sense at the time.
cool vid guys keep it up
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers from Lefkas, Greece Kevin
@@SailingGargoyle thanks guys from charlotte n.c.
What was the name and make of the handheld depth finder you used at Ayala cove in SF. Looks like a very useful toy
It's the Plastimo Echotest. We've used it for years and I actually had to Google it's name as the label is worn off. Still works brilliantly and you'll see us using it in Scotland again last year. Well made gadget for sure.
I prefer not measuring my forehead.
But when you do, make sure you do it twice! 😉
Amazing take on "measure twice, cut once." 😁
Ha! It definitely took a while for it to sink in!
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Hi Carol! Hope you enjoyed it. Ready to get a boat now? 😉
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Thanks!
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Glad you're enjoying
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Thanks for sharing, we really appreciate it! Sending love from Mia! 💙
Glad you found it helpful! Cheers from Kevin and Carla
Great video as always
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!
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Thanks!
Well done guys! And cats!!! One question...did you used the same SIM card for Malta and Italy or you had to buy a new one? Fair Winds!!!
Our Go SIM from Malta had some roaming EU data on it so it was good until we were able to get a TIM SIM. Bus out of Marina di Ragusa will drop you at the mall so you can get a SIM.
@@SailingGargoyle thanks for your answer! Btw, I'm planning to sail to Malta at the end of August, do you reckon that Manoel Island Marina is the right choice, considering that is not so close to town?
@aldobezzicheri6473 we found it to be convenient as there is a ferry a quick walk away as well as every imaginable shop and resteraunt steps away. We thought it the perfect balance as you can also walk around Manoel Island and it's so peaceful. And then the marina staff. They are incredible. We've never experienced service like that, anywhere. Helps make up for the somewhat dated facilities. Santi, the manager, will do anything to make your stay a success.
Very cool! I see dead people 😂
Ha! You know Carla. 👻
Looks like a cool place
Its lovely there. Luckily we missed the crowds as well and had Craig and Ann aboard when our transmission failed.
Wow...great team work.. You make it look easy
Practice, lots and lots of practice
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Gorgeous
We had such a wonderful time there.
Fa great tour but would of been better split over two days
Y a, it was so much to see and do in just four hours.
Excellent, Excellent video
Now you're ready to sail! Turkey to Cyprus perhaps?
Yummmy dates...
The little local markets in Tunisia are so good and so inexpensive!
I stayed in Malta while working in Libya.loved it ,the history,the Maltese people are great. I stayed at a hotel that was older than Canada.Great stuff.
Thanks for the feedback. It is hard to explain Malta to anyone who hasn't been. Such an incredible place and "a hotel older than Canada" sums it up!
Love your videos and humor Kevin & Carla. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoyed it.
That dinner/drink venue was wild!!! How cool is that. Man, you guys are doing it!! Cheers. 🍀 🇨🇦
The Grotto is a must see dinner stop for the food and location. Honestly though, every place we went in Malta was amazing. Can't wait to return to further explore.
it's CA-gLEE-AREE, Kevin.
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Great video.
Thanks!
Bravo. Loved the information in your video. Wanna be cruiser trying to learn as much as we can. Been following you all for awhile. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it and hope it was helpful. It wasn't all that long ago we were wanna be cruisers watching Brian and Delos. Happy to answer any questions, just drop us an email at Sailinggargoyle@gmail.com And good morning from the Ionian Sea, just off the coast of Italy Kevin
I love the preparation and all the tips and tricks!
Just getting ready for when you're aboard!
May I also suggest for you to include in your ditch bag - cat claw cutters.
😉 We keep them very well trimmed at all tim a, especially as we have new real leather salon upholstery. But have you seen Carla's nails? Those worry me the most! Kevin
Tyvm. Cheers new subscriber from Powell River BC Canada EH!!
Hey there Powell River, welcome aboard! We've passed through Powell River a few times on our way north and just spent a few months with a sailor out of Texada Island while we were in Tunisia. Small world! Thanks for subscribing and we hope you enjoy. Cheers from Marina di Ragusa, Sicily Kevin and Carla
Beautiful Valetta! Great presentation. On top of an interesting historic tour.... I'm now hungry
You're always hungry! Eat a fig bar and go to sleep.❤️❤️
Awesome - and I love 2Cellos!
It would have been incredible to see them in such a gorgeous venue! We just love this place!
Samak Al qersh. Arabic for Sharks.❤😊
So many sharks!
Wow what a fantastic tour, and all that food! As usual love the vlog
Thanks Peter. The food here is amazing. And Thalyta was an incredible guide.
Mi piace questa citta meravigliosa! Grazie i miei angeli!❤❤❤😊
Una città meravigliosa e un'altra ottima guida! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What province of Canada are you guys originally from? Im from the U.S.A but nearby Toronto, Ontario.
We are from Vancouver though Carla was born near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I was born in Iowa but immigrated to Canada back in 2005. Glad to have you aboard and love the comments! Kevin
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❤🎉😊. Awesome video.
Thanks! We had a great guide in Thalyta and this city is so amazing! Definitely a bucket list stop.