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We almost didn't film Deck the Hull (2020) this year due to the number of projects happening aboard Avocet... but then we reminded ourselves the whole point of this channel is to help us document this special time in our lives to share with friends, family, and our future selves. For the sake of the holiday spirit, we momentarily dropped our projects and filmed our annual Deck the Hull video, which this year is very on-brand with the rest of 2020! 😂 We wish you all a safe, healthy, and happy holiday no matter what or how you celebrate! Cheers, and fair winds ~ Marissa, Chris, and Cleo cat ______________ 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
Sailing Avocet | Deck the Hull 2020
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If you follow us on other social media, you may have noticed that Chris and I jumped right back into boat projects; this time headfirst into a full interior refit. While we focus our time and energy on sanding, fiber glassing, and varnishing, Avocet has become basically unlivable so we have taken up temporary residence in Chris's mom's Mason 43', Sea Castle, now conveniently docked right next door! Sea Castle had previously been docked in the San Francisco Bay for 28 years but this July we sailed out of the Golden Gate and south towards a sea of new memories and warmer waters. With a capable crew and a boat built for fun, we made it safely to Ventura, 3 days and 425 nautical miles later. This video is a collection of the footage we took on the trip to commemorate the occasion. Mama Neely, this one is for you! ____________________________ 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 _________________ #Mason43 #Sailing
Sailing Avocet | Sea Castle Sails SOUTH!
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After an entire year of nonstop boat work, we finally made our grand escape to Santa Cruz Island to celebrate our hard work and finally relax. We honestly didn't film much this trip since we wanted to take it easy but a camera always finds its way into our hands so we created a little video to commemorate a job well done. We visited Pelican Anchorage which is a relatively large anchorage that can accommodate many vessels. The holding was a bit rocky, but once the anchor set we had no issues. The water is deep (45 feet, 13.7 meters) all the way up to the wall, so depth is no issue. Our second location was one of our favorites, Little Scorpion which is located on the southern side of the Marine Reserve. The holding is sandy, and we usually set two hooks but this time (since there were boats there previous to our arrival) we set one and had no issues. This anchorage can get a bit packed when you go over the 5 vessel mark. the water is pretty deep all the way up to Scorpion/Bird Rock, but be mindful of the lobster traps set on this side. If you like to snorkel and scuba, definitely check out the kelp forest! ______________ 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
Sailing Avocet | Working Hard to RELAX!
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It was a (very) long 5 months but we completed the LAST piece of our external boat refit by installing our new bulwark design, inspired by Lyle Hess Bristol Channel Cutter's. It was a lot of work, but so worth it in the end. In this video we share how the bulwarks were installed with custom made bases, how we put a scarf joint in the Cumaru wood, and tied it all together at the end. Thank you all for your support during this process! YOU helped keep us motivated to finish projects and get back out there to go sailing again! Watch this refit from the beginning: https://youtu.be/oRMqn-b_2Tc ______________ Follow us on social media for REAL TIME updates! 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 _________________ ** SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL FOR FREE! 🙌🏻 ** 🛒 If you shop with Amazon, you can support us at no cost to you by using this link: https://amzn.to/2GmXumR We really appreciate your support! This channel is a part of the Amazon Affiliate Program _________________ #CheoyLee #Sailing #BoatProjects
Sailing Avocet | FINISHING Our Boat Projects! (For Now 😉)
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After many hours of sweat, a few hundred drops of blood, and some tears, Avocet was finally returning to the water after her long boatyard stay, 53 days later. In this video, we wrap up painting by incorporating an unexpected galley item as well as discuss the differences between a feathering prop and a fixed blade as we share one of our recent hardware upgrades. Despite Avocet being afloat again, there is still much more work to do. Fair winds! Edit :In addition to donating our YouTube earnings to the #CreekFire victims, we will be keeping a running linktree of the GoFundMe's for the families in need. Please check out the list so far, help if you can, and share if you can't 💕 https://linktr.ee/SailingAvocet Just a reminder: you can help raise money for the fire victims by watching our youtube videos. Every view on our latest 3 videos earns money that will be donated at the end of this month and 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 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
Sailing Avocet | Making a SPLASH!
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In this video you will see the crew of Avocet combat difficult weather issues, deal with delays caused by COVID, and overcome mental challenges presented by the situations at hand. From sanding the hull to FINALLY painting the topsides, we finally saw a light at the end of the tunnel. Hard work, blood, sweat, and MANY tears paid off. Enjoy the video! Edit: In addition to donating our YouTube earnings to the #CreekFire victims, we will be keeping a running linktree of the GoFundMe's for the families in need. Please check out the list so far, help if you can, and share if you can't 💕 https://linktr.ee/SailingAvocet Just a reminder: you can help raise money for the fire victims by watching our youtube videos. Every view on our latest 3 videos earns money that will be donated at the end of this month and 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 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 #awlgrip
Sailing Avocet | FINALLY Painting Our Sailboat!
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We have been waiting for our haul out since day one of ownership so when the time came we felt ready. However, we did not plan for a pandemic or poor weather to hit in the middle of our projects, delaying our progress. Spending lockdown in the boatyard definitely set the mood for a dystopian society film, but despite the curve balls we continued our hard work and began to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Enjoy part 1 of our haul out series! ______________ NEW! Avocet Swag: https://teespring.com/stores/sailingavocet -------------------------------------------- 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 #HaulOut
Sailing Avocet | Boatyard Blues
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It has been a whirlwind of a month. With my dog Sierra passing away, the Corona Virus, and the awful weather we have been busy trying to keep this boat on course to splash the first week of April! We are excited to share part 1 of this haul out series with you, so excited we decided to make a little teaser reel for you. We hope you are all staying safe, healthy and home! Cheers and Fair winds. ______________ Let's connect 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
And Then The Rain Came...
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