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After months of projects, we finally put the tools away to make our break for Catalina Island where we planned to rendezvous with our friends aboard SV Esprit. This was an exciting trip for us... it was our first-night passage without additional crew, we almost lost our boat in a storm, and really tested our quick thinking skills as sailors. Plus we had a lot of fun soaking up the sunshine and snorkeling for hours on end. Little did we know this would be our last sailing trip of the year before we flew east to Annapolis, then got our hands dirty in the boatyard upon our return... but more on that soon 🙂 Thank you all for the support! Fair winds, Marissa, Chris and Cleocat P.S. It was a Marlin, not a Swordfish 🙂 Chapters 00:00 - 1:59 Our First Night Passage 2:00 - 3:40 Morning Light 3:41 - 4:00 Emerald Bay Details 4:02 - 4:50 Under the Sea 4:51 - 8:40 LIGHTING STRIKES 8:41 - 10:50 Hello, Avalon! 10:51 - 11:53 Goodbye, Avalon! 11:54 - 13:05 Pure Sailing Bliss 13:06 - 13:40 Back to Emerald Bay 13:41 - 15:30 To Anacapa Island We Go! 15:31 - 16:00 Harbor Bound and What's Next ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before checking out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Panasonic GH9 https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 10 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing
Sailing Avocet | Catalina Rendezvous
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We put away the tools and headed SOUTH to Catalina Island where we set out to rendezvous with our friends. Little did we know we would be experiencing one of the wildest storms of our lives, nearly wrecking our boat in the process ⚡️ Fortunately we were quick on our feet and live to tell the tale. This was one of our favorite memories and videos to share, we hope you all enjoy it. The video is LIVE for our Patreon supporters and will be public for your viewing pleasure very soon. 😎 cant wait? for as little as $1/month 👉 patreon.com/svavocet
Catalina Rendezvous: Watch NOW!
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Merry Christmas from the crew of SV Avocet! It has been a wild year full of friendship, family, projects and of course, some sailing sprinkled in here and there. Chris and I have managed to stay very busy between juggling our respective jobs and preparing Avocet to escape the breakwater in 2022 to explore the world by water. We have been looking forward to this moment since we first bought the boat in 2018, and are thrilled to be so close to our cast-off goal - stay tuned for more details in the New Year! Stay safe and see you soon! ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing
Deck the Hulls 2021
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As you know we take preventative maintenance and upgrades very serious here on Avocet and always try to install the best systems for our lifestyle. While cleaning and rebuilding our fiberglass freshwater tanks, we discovered that our water was not as clean as we initially thought. Fortunately we had installed 3 filters to keep the "nasty" out of our bodies, but were determined to see how fresh our freshwater could be. Acuva is a water filtration company that uses UV light to purify water. UV disinfection kills harmful microorganisms by disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions meaning you get squeaky clean water every time. The company's UV-LED water disinfection systems are designed with precise optic and hydrodynamics. Water flows through the chamber in a controlled environment, matching water velocity and UV irradiance; creating consistent purification. The systems are flow-activated, and use minimal power consumption which is a major benefit to liveaboards as power is another vital resource. Want an Acuva unit of your own? We have a discount code! Use: sailingavocet at this link:https://www.acuvatech.com/shop/?ref=sailingavocet CHAPTERS: 0:00 - 1:38 Fresh Water Storage 1:39 - 2:15 Our Filter Situation 2:16 - 3:44 Testing Stage 1 3:45 - 4:06 Testing Stage 2 4:07 - 4:55 Test Conclusions 4:56 - 7:04 Introducing the Acuva! 7:05 - 12:13 Installation 12:14 - 15:03 Taste Test 15:04 - 15:50 Next on Sailing Avocet ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #Avuva #WaterFilter
EW! We Were Drinking THAT? Fresh Water System Upgrades
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Boat projects and sailing in the SAME video? Wild. We know! Join us as we head back to the Ventura Harbor Boatyard for another round of projects, this time on our race boat, a Victory 21' previously known as "Christopher." Eight days and a lot of sanding later we had a stronger and freshly painted boat that dawned a new name ready to sail in the Annual High Sierra Regatta on our home waters: Huntington Lake, CA. This boat not only laid the foundation for our relationship but was also one of the last projects Chris and his dad worked on before he passed, making this entire rebuild THAT much more emotional and rewarding in the end. We hope you enjoy the video! This was filmed in July of 2021 🙂 HUGE thank you to our neighbor Ryan for fabricating our new chainplates, Mitch and Quincey for the rigging help, and to all of our wonderful friends that sent us words of encouragement and "luck" on the race course. To our Victory 21 Fresno Yacht Club Fleet: this one is for you. Fair Winds, Marissa, Chris, and Cleo cat CHAPTERS: ----Boatyard----- Intro 00:00 - 00:58 Internal Reinforcement 00:59 - 3:35 Let's Talk Chainplates 3:36 - 5:25 Glorious, Glorious Sanding 5:26 - 6:10 Painting! 6:11 - 8:27 Bottom Paint 8:28 - 9:34 Pull the Tape! 9:35 -10:16 Have You Seen the Movie "Wind"? 10:16 - 10:46 Hit the Road then the Water 10:47 - 11:34 THE NEW NAME (Finishing Touches) 11:35 - 12:47 Rigging (thank you M+Q) 12:48 - 14:00 -----Sailing------ Let's go Sailing! (Practice Day) 14:01 - 15:03 The Christening 15:04 - 17:48 Let the Regatta Begin! 17:49 - 19:04 Wait, Where'd the Wind Go? 19:05 - 19:42 Not too Bad 19:43 - 12:09 We are consistent, okay? 12:10 - 12:12 Next, on Sailing Avocet 20:12 - 20:59
Fixing our Race Boat for the High Sierra Regatta
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We have spent the past couple of days at Mama Neely's beach house with Avocet’s floorboards and hatches to do some serious varnishing, but found the time to dress up and film a little somthin' for y'all. Even though this is not our normal "Mystery Machine" we hope you enjoy it! The next DIY/Sailing video will be coming out SOON! Real time update: Right now we are preparing to head back to the boatyard to work on our mast, install new rigging, and begin the frameworks of our hard dodger. ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing
ZOINKS! Happy Halloween 2021
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Chris has been tinkering on engines, cars, and boats since he was a kid and has been refining his skills every since! When our friends Baron and Heather asked if he would be interested in building them a NEW bowsprit he took the challenge head on and ended up with excellent results. Remedy, their Hans Christian 43', had a mahogany bowsprit that was compromised with termites. Fortunately the bugs stopped munching at the sprit so the rest of their boat was okay, but it definitely left their rig in a weak state as the sprit is a crucial part of it all. Armed with prior knowledge of Hans Christian designs and carpentry, Chris masterminded the solutions to build the best possible bowsprit for their boat with design elements that only improved upon the original design and made the boat all that more durable. We hope you enjoy this different type of project video! We promise there will be sailing in our future soon 😎 BIG thanks to all of our friends that helped, especially those who assisted in lifting this bowsprit for the dry and final fit. We appreciate you all! If you want specific details or just don't want to spend less than 20 minutes watching Chris build this masterpiece... 0:00 - 1:35 What's a Bowsprit? 1:36 - 3:36 How are You Making a NEW One? 3:37 - 6:37 Shaping the Pieces 6:38 - 9:08 Turning Pieces into ONE Piece! 9:09 - 11:44 Glorious, Glorious Sanding 11:45 - 12:16 Dry Fitting 12:17 - 13:30 More Shaping 13:31 - 15:06 Drilling Holes 15:07 - 16:03 Varnishing 16:04 - 17:22 Final Fit, Finish, and Thoughts 17:23 - 18:41 NEXT on Sailing Avocet ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Panasonic G9: https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #HansChristian #Bowsprit #DIY
Building a NEW Bowsprit
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BOAT FOR SAIL! The bond between a boat and owner is incredible, especially when you have a history like our friend Neal and his beloved Wylie 45', Malaya! This beautiful yacht is one of a kind; cold-molded and very comfortable, truly fit for cruising. When Neal mentioned that it was time to find Malaya a new caretaker Chris wanted to help capture their story for Neal's sake as well as for the future owners. Oh how we wish we could chat with Avocet's previous owner(s)! Although this boat has NOTHING to do with us, we hope you enjoy the story and look at a very unique boat. MALAYA IS STILL FOR SALE (or "sail)! If you are interested, please visit: https://www.malaya4sail.com/ and mention that Avocet sent you 🙂 ASKING PRICE: $109500 Did you like this story? We are not planning on becoming a boat tour channel, but hey if we see a cool boat and an owner willing to chat we don't mind sharing! What do you think? Tell us below. ______________ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Vvo7ZP Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ovaM7L Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Mw7cSF Pinterest: https://bit.ly/2p7v1s4 https://svavocet.com _________________ Like our content? Consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/svavocet _________________ This channel is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program. If you would like to help us earn some extra $ (at no cost to you) please check out our Amazon Links before check out! Camera Gear: Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cam 4k https://amzn.to/323l6lP Sony A7s https://amzn.to/2M3IYjF GoPro Hero 4 https://amzn.to/35i4YiB Rode mic https://amzn.to/30XCGXe Syrp Slider https://amzn.to/2M6Heqa _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #ColdMolded #BoatTour
Wylie 45' Cold-Molded Sloop | Boat Tour
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