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Running Aground from Place to Place - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 319

Ahoy Delos Tribe!  We're back from our little break and so excited to show you our videos from South Florida.  There's a real nice sunshiny vibe in this one so hope you enjoy and have a spectacular weekend!  XXOO- Kazza, Baby Nugs, and Capt. Brian

"It's a Manatee!!!  The first one I've seen!"  Kazza shouts with excitement.  We just arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida and wake up to a beautiful and calm morning.  We decide to take Baby Nugs to the beach...

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Update from Isla Mujeres!

Ahoy Delos Tribe!  We're now exploring the waters of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Our goal  to fill our bodies with tacos and margaritas has been a smashing success!  We've been sailing and exploring a lot the past few weeks, so we don't have a video to release today.  But, we're super excited to have a live stream this Sunday and sure hope you can make it.  I'll put the details below.  Hope you are having an amazing day!  XXOO- Brian, Kazza, and The Little Nugget<...

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Patrons Only Live Stream from Mexico on Sunday May 2nd, 2PM US EST, 6PM GMT

Sunday May 2nd | 2PM US EST | 6PM GMT

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/XpgUiZDGcgE 

Ahoy Delos Tribe!  It's been way too long since we've done a Live Stream.  If you're free we'd love to have a chat about what we've been up to, plans for the future, and answer some questions too.  If it's a bad time for you just pop your questions in the post and we'll do our best to answer them.  

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Our Favorite Thing about the Cruising Lifestyle - Sailing Vessel Delos EP 318

Hola Delos Tribe!  Woke up early this morning to amazing conditions.  The wind is favorable and we're going to set sail for Mexico in about an hour, so I wanted to get this weeks video out to you a day early.  Hope you have a fantastic weekend and sending much love from The Delos Crew to you!  XXOO- Brian, Kazza, and Baby Nugs

Warm, sunshiny vibes beaming your way!  We wake up to an incredibly beautiful morning in St. Augustine, Florida.  Baby Nugs is mesme...

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TRUE or FALSE? We've gotten our ass kicked 4 out of 5 last sails - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 317

Lately the weather has been kicking our butts, so we decide to take a two day weather window and set out from Beaufort, NC on a 220 mile sail to Charleston, SC.  As usual, the forecast turns for the worse and we find ourselves beating into 30 knots for a little while.  During night watch I have an unfortunate wind shift which catches our downwind pole and literally launches it into the ocean.  Oh man, that’s going to be an expensive thing to get built….  We make it int...

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BUZZED by a Navy Seahawk Chopper Rounding Cape Hatteras - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 316

"Delos.  Delos.  This is Cannonball on 16.  Do you copy?"  Never, ever did we expect to be hailed by  Navy Seahawk Chopper in the middle of the ocean.   But here we were offshore, speaking to the pilot of this amazing aircraft.  "Cannonball- This is Delos.  Please switch to channel 69, the Pleasure Channel" It turns out that the pilot and crew followed our videos and just happened to be doing a routine training mission around Cape Hatteras and the ...

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OFFSHORE SAILING prep - Cooking with Kazza! SV Delos Ep. 315

Hey y'all!  It's blowing like stink in the anchorage this morning.  We're cozied up onboard Delos hoping the weather gets better but I think we still have a few more days of this until it improves.  Hope your weekend is off to a fantastic start and you enjoy this weeks video :) XXOO Brian, Kazza, and The Little Nugget

How do we prepare for an offshore passage?  In this episode we go through our thoughts on weather and food prep to make our lives easier at sea.  ...

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55 KNOT STORM + HUGE WAVES 😬💨⛵ Winter Storm that Broke our Pole - SV Delos Ep. 314

We're rocketing down the Chesapeake Bay in storm conditions of 55 knot winds and huge waves.  Then our rig makes a sound like a gun shot and we scramble to asses the damage before we hit a lee shore.....  

After finishing our mini-refit in Annapolis we set sail under calm, beautiful conditions.  Our destination is Little Creek, Virginia where we'll stop and prepare to round the notorious Cape Hatteras.  On our 2nd day out the conditions build throughout the day and b...

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Bonus Episode - WE SAVED $45K on our 6 week MINI REFIT! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 313

Happy Sunday Fun-Day Delos Tribe!  We wanted to get this BONUS EPISODE out to you all today.  Hope you enjoyed our mini-refit series :) Next week we set sail south and get our butts kicked in a 55 knot blow right out of the gate....  Have a good one and hugs to you all!  Brian, Kazza, and The Little Nugget

Our quick rest stop turned into 6 weeks of non-stop boat projects, but now we can see the light at the end of the tunnel!  In this episode we hoist our new Pr...

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BOAT WORK FAIL - When things go sideways! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 312

Ahoy Tribe!  We're going SCUBA DIVING tomorrow off Key Largo which is so very exciting! So this weeks video is coming out a day early.  Enjoy and hope the week has been a good one :)

Things were going so smoothly...  And then with one simple mistake it ends with a spark and a puff of smoke!    

I don’t know how many times we’ve said “Boat projects! They’re never straight forward!” We’re about half way though our massive boat-work list and ...

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BOAT WORK - Replacing our Fuel Injection, Motor Mounts, Anchor Chain! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 311

Happy Friday Delos Tribe!  It's another beautiful day here and we're still waiting for weather to head to the Florida keys.  Hope to have a window in the next few days!  Until then we are enjoying spending lot's of time with family around here.  Hope everyone is doing well and sending much love!  Brian, Kazza, and The Little Nugget

If you like boat projects you’re in for a treat! With Brian out of commission and not able to do any heavy lifting I take on the h...

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Boat Work 😬⛵The Endless Project List that Nearly Broke Us - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 310

You know that feeling when you’ve bitten more than you can chew? Winter sailing in New England is no joke, and it took its toll on both Delos and her crew.  We find ourselves facing a gigantic project list to complete in only a few weeks before Karin's US Visa expires.  After running aground 4 times we finally make it to a dock in Annapolis to begin tackling our list.  Delos is now over 20 years old and she's in need of some love, and we're in the perfect place for us to get ...

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Everything I loved about Sailing is gone 😭 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 309

Rough seas and caring for Sierra have taken their toll on Kazza, and we realize just how tough this lifestyle has become.  Northerly winds are brewing and we're making good miles south down the coast of New England. We take some time to reflect how much sailing with a baby has changed our experience on the ocean.  I'm basically a single handed sailor, and Kazza is a single parent when we're at sea.  After a rough day we finally pull into Cape May, NJ for some much needed rest b...

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Going south to Hollywood 👋

Left Lake Boca on our way south to Hollywood today on the ICW. If you’re around come out and give us a wave 👋😄 ETA for Hillsboro bridge at 12

Many hugs! Kazza, Brian and little Sierra

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Riding the back of a Hurricane + Our Downwind Pole Setup -Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 308

Sending everyone out there lot's of love and hope that the recent crazy weather in the US hasn't affected you too much!  We made it down to Florida and we're enjoying really nice weather now.   Delos is being prepped for her next season, our eyes are on Mexico, Belize, and Central America :). XXOO to everyone and have a fantastic weekend!  Brian, Kazza, and the Little Nugget

We test our limits as sailors by riding the back of a hurricane down the coast of New England...

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Do Babies Get Seasick? ⛵😭 + BOSTON Through Our Eyes- Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 307

Happy Happy Friday Delos Tribe!  Hope your weekend gets off to a fantastic start and sending you much love from Delos to you!  XXXOOOBrian, Kazza, and The Little Nugget

In this episode we show you Boston through our eyes and we set sail for the Cape Cod Canal.  Delos is rocked by a huge swell and Sierra gets her first real bout of seasickness :( We walk the historic Freedom Trail of Boston and tour the Boston Naval Shipyard where we get to explore a WWII Destroyer and the...

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An offer too cool to refuse, we TAKE TO THE AIR! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 306

Ahoy lovely patrons!  So happy to have you with us as we begin our trip south down the coast towards warmer waters.  Thank you so much for making these videos possible and we hope you have an incredible weekend!  XXOO- Brian, Kazza, and The Little Nugget

Time to sail south! The weather is starting to get quite challenging up here with temperatures below freezing and strong weather systems moving though every couple of days. A few hours into our passage and the sailing is ...

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BEST SAIL to the Jewel of the Maine Coast! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 305

Hope you enjoy the episode and have a fantastic weekend! Much love from us! Kazza, Brian and little Sierra

We have one of the best sails in Maine so far!  We’re on our way to a super quaint little town called Camden.  After being out in some of the more remote Islands for a few months we are in desperate need of some fresh food and boat parts.  The trees are changing color and we fall involve with this cute town. So much sailing history here!  Brian meets some of t...

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Can You TOW A SAILBOAT With Anther Sailboat? - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 304

Is our 78HP engine strong enough to tow another sailboat? This is the question we asked ourselves when our buddy boat Calico Skies stopped dead in their tracks. Unable to run their engine - with no wind, deep water and a big swell running we couldn't leave them at the mercy of the tides and currents. So we did something we’ve never done before. Towed another sail boat with Delos!!  It was quite a tricky maneuver as we had to navigate though thick fog and a minefield of lobster pots! Ho...

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LOST on a DESERTED ISLAND! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 303

Happy, Happy Friday Delos Tribe!  Sending all of you out there much love and hope you have some cozy plans for the weekend.  Kazza, Brian, and The Little Nugget

I know we said this was our furthest point North...  But screw it, we're gonna sail right up to the Canadian Border!  After getting a tip about a deserted island with a good anchorage and cool exploring we set off in the fog.  Cross Island is reported to have great hiking, a protected anchorage, an old c...

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She Pulled the Princess Card - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 302

With our navigation pad on the fritz, a fussy teething baby, and a busted toilet we decide to make a move further North.  We heard rumors of a long, white sand beach reported to be a slice of the Caribbean in Maine, just a few miles south of the Canadian boarder.   So we set sail in search of this rare spot. But before we can explore Kazza gets a crash course in marine toilet repair as our aft cabin toilet is making a horrible sound when flushing :( We get a surprise visit from...

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HURRICANE warning! How We Prepare For BAD Weather. - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 301

Happy Happy New Year Delos Tribe!  We had a great one on Delos and watched the fireworks from the back deck and celebrated with some extra special sipping rum :)  Hope everyone is doing well this morning.  If you're feeling a little low-energy from too much celebrating last night why not kick back and enjoy our 301st episode to ring in the New Year!  Fair winds and wishing you all a safe and healthy 2021!  XXOO- Brian, Kazza, and The Little Nugget

Why is the bad...

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🎄🎅 Merry Christmas Delos Tribe ☃️🎄

Happy Happy Holidays and a Very Merry Christmas to you all!  We're hunkered down here in Charleston, SC where it's blowing like crazy and oh so cold ❄️.  We're cozy inside Delos and cooking lot's of good food and treated ourselves to a dock for a few days so we can have unlimited hot showers which is a true gift to any salty sailor :). Kazza broke out the Santa hats and Sierra is wondering what the heck we're up to and why there's a tree inside our boat 🎄:)

We want to t...

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COLD WEATHER SAILING! What We Really Think - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 300

Woop Woop! I can't believe this is video #300!! What a journey it's been, from newbie sailors to crossing the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans.  We've had the pleasure of exploring 6 continents and sailing with almost 60 amazing Delos crew.  From party boat to family boat you've stuck with us as we've evolved over the years and it means the world to continue sharing this lifestyle that we love so much!

In this episode we sail Delos to Mount Desert Island,  Maine and a...

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How we FILM 🎥 OUR LIVES! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep 299

Filming our lives is an adventure in itself, and in this episode we show the real life behind the scenes of how we document our travels! Its my B-day :) Woohoo! And can't think of a better place to be anchored right now. Brian decides to spend the afternoon filming a time-lapse so we find an amazingly beautiful spot, set up three cameras, and spend the afternoon filming and playing with Sierra on the beach.  I then get 3 birthday wishes....   Brian spoils me with a waffle feast...

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WHAT THE **** are we doing out here?! SAILING in Maine - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 298

It's not always glamorous when living on a boat and even though we are finding ourselves in an amazing anchorage with 360 degree protection, walking trails, wild berries and no lobster pots the weather is getting COLD and we’re wearing foulies inside :P so Brian decides it's time to finish the heater project!! The other side of cruising in remote places is the nearest store is a 6 mile dinghy ride away so Brian goes on a full day mission to find us some food and encounters pretty bad condit...

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Svalbard Docu-Series Patrons Only Release!

Wow guys, we can't believe it!  It's finally out there and you are the first to see it :) Thank you so much for all the support you've given us and making it possible for us to follow our passion of sharing our lifestyle.  To be able produce this project the way we want, without commercial pressures is something truly remarkable, in true Delos style.   Sending you much love and many hugs!!  XXOO. Brian, Brady, Karin, Alex, and Kiril

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SVALBARD Docu-Series PREMIERE!! Weds, Dec 2nd 7PM EST

We have excellent news Delos Tribe!!!  The post production work from our highly anticipated  trip to Svalbard is complete and we've created a bad-ass 4 part docu-series with a total running time of 2 hours!!!  It's a project of love, passion, blood, and sweat, and the final result is something we're truly proud of.  We're literally bursting at the seams with excitement to share it with you :)  

Please join us for a live broadcast from Brian, Karin, Brady, and Al...

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Off The Beaten Track in Hurricane Sound, Maine- Sailing Vessel Delos Ep 297

Happy Friday Delos Tribe!  We hope you all are having a fantastic start to the weekend, and for everyone out there in the US wanted to wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings!  We are thankful to be able to share this lifestyle that we love so much with all of you and hope that you are staying safe and healthy during these crazy times!  Sending much love and XXOO- Brian, Karin, and The Little Nugget

We set sail for Hurricane Sound in Penobscot Bay, where we discover a pris...

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GATHER and COOK - Livin' Off The Sea in Maine! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep.296

Ahoy Delos Tribe!  Today's video is a little late, but better late than never I figure! I had some...  well let's just call them "technical difficulties" with the upload but all is well now.  Sending you much love and hope you have an incredible weekend and are staying safe and healthy. 

XXOO- Capt. Brian, Kazzatron, and The Little Nugget

Living off the sea, collecting our own food, and fixing your own boat is a ton of work!  Being at a dock is a true luxu...

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