There's only one thing to do when you can't dive... Engineer a whole system to take underwater footage, adjustable from the top of the water, with only what's available on a 50' sailboat...
Just... wow.
Watch this one to see how this experiment turns out. :)
This is the last of the Sombrero videos for now. I will be returning with NEW CREW in later episodes. ;)
Much love! Thank you all for the support!
-James
2022-07-27 21:32:51 +0000 UTC
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Bet you're wondering, "WTF kind of weird clickbait is THIS James?" Yeah?
It's true. There's a great story in this episode, along with some great cinematography, underwater shots, and drone. If I do say so myself, this is one of the best episodes I've produced this year. :)
Hope you have time to check it out. I'll leave it at that, for now.
As always, much love and thank you for the support!
-James
2022-07-19 15:59:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons!
This is the recorded version of the livestream we did last night. :) Please give her a looksy if you're interested. We cover:
- Our trip accross the Atlantic
- Problems encountered
- Plans with this Bavaria boat
- Zingaro II update
- Plans for the rest of the year
Hope you enjoy hanging out with us for this little bit of time. It was sure fun for us!
Much love!
James & Ana
2022-07-18 08:21:59 +0000 UTC
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A different KIND of boat tour, Zach and James walk you through this Bavaria C57 just days after sailing 3500nm across the Atlantic. They show you exactly what broke, and what state the boat is in right now. It's eye-opening to see what can happen over a large crossing like this.
Much work is needed, but we are determined to make it happen. :)
BUT FIRST, we're going to get OFF the boat and explore this city with YOU tomorrow! Please join our livestream to see some of th...
2022-07-16 22:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Ever wonder what it's like sailing with a pet? Well this couple will set the record straight!
After rescuing over 100 dogs and cats, Ryan and Brittni of Sailing Sunday are THE EXPERTS in sailing with pets. We go over how they met each other, how they got into sailing, and how they search for needy pets all over the world, and use subscriber donations to help spay and neuter wherever they go!
If you've ever wondere...
2022-07-16 07:00:04 +0000 UTC
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While Ana is visiting family in Colombia, I'm adventuring in Isla Sombrero with NEW CREW!
Meet Virginia and Judith, two adventurous sailors that join me for an unforgettable trip to this amazing island!
Only 35 miles off the coast of St Maarten, this is a RARELY visited place. Mostly because of the anchoring depth (60'), we will need to beef up our ground tackle. Come with me as I select the rope to add to the chain, do the math to figure out how much to buy, and figure out ...
2022-07-15 06:39:07 +0000 UTC
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This is a very special episode, and the culmination of a TON of work, time, and energy from many of us in this group. Please give it a watch. That's all I'm going to say for now, as our engine is on, and we are casting off for Gibraltar.
Much love to all of you, and I'll catch you in mainland Europe. :)
-James
2022-07-05 19:49:17 +0000 UTC
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About a year ago I ran into Ryan Renfield of Sail Libra. We ended up doing a podcast together about his story and his boat.
We ran into each other again, and THIS time we're talking cruising, chartering, and boats in this special edition BTS Podcast.
This is a longer one, but there is some very good information in it if you are a boater.
Much love!
James
2022-07-01 04:08:31 +0000 UTC
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You're cordially invited to a Patron hangout TONIGHT at 5PM EST aboard S/Y AEQUUS.
It's going to be 10PM here in Terceira Island, Azores, but we're having a party on the boat tonight, complete with 2 guitars, hors d-oeuvres, and :) Please join us!
Much love!
James
2022-06-27 19:42:52 +0000 UTC
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You'll have to watch this one to understand...
When you're out to sea for long periods of time the brain can start to play tricks on you, eventually leading to a rare, incurable illness called: "Sea Madness"...
Much love!
James
2022-06-27 17:43:13 +0000 UTC
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Hello my beautiful people! Just a quick update to show you what broke on the boat during the passage from Bermuda to Azores.
Patron-Only Livestream TOMORROW (Monday, Jun 27th) @ 5PM EST/2PM Pacific.
We will be talking with the crew about our passage. If you can't make it, we will record it so you can watch later :)
:) Much love!!!
-James
2022-06-26 18:05:16 +0000 UTC
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Hellooooooo patrons!!
Well we made it to Azores! I have had NOTHING but problems with this boat (no AC power, no dingy, no water...) We've had to sail to another island to get into a marina and onto shore power in order to upload this video! OMG how frustrating do you think this is????
List of broken things on the Bavaria:
-Bow thruster
-port power winch
-DINGY (completely dead)
-220VAC power (that is actually half-fixed now - it works on the port sid...
2022-06-25 00:09:40 +0000 UTC
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In this episode of Between Two Sheets we sit down with Brian Caserly of the online presence Pussfoot. We talk about how he got into skydiving, what Pussfoot is all about (and how the hell he came up with that name), and how his disabled daughter is also a sponsored skydiver!
If skydiving is your dream job, or if you've ever wondered what i...
2022-06-12 15:01:02 +0000 UTC
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We'll be writing daily blog posts about the trip. You can send us messages there as well!
Much love! Wish us fair winds!
James
2022-06-09 01:55:21 +0000 UTC
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Ahoy there mateys!!!
This is a recording of last Tuesday's zoom meeting. This one is from the cockpit of the Bavaria with a couple locals and most of my crew. It was a fun one. We are chatting about
If YOU would like notification of future Patron-Only Zoom meetings, please join Zingaro's Saloon by going to this link: 2022-06-08 17:27:14 +0000 UTC
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I finally got a chance to sit down with one of sailing's legends: John Kretschmer.
We talk boats, books, bucket lists, and life goals in this intimate interview.
Disclaimer: John and I stayed up very late the night before this interview chatting over a few bottles of wine... He even kicked my butt at arm wrestling (he's a VERY strong guy!). The interview starts off a bit slow, but we find our rhythm after a few minutes and get to laughing!
Let me know wh...
2022-06-07 13:44:46 +0000 UTC
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Our LAST video with the wonderful Patrons that made all this possible!! Hear Scott and Martha's thoughts after 10 days of ocean cruising in an AWESOME exit interview about their time on Zingaro and future plans.
We always hate to say goodbye, but our time with these two special people was amazing!
Scott, Martha, you've always got a birth aboard Zingaro!
-James & Ana
2022-06-06 21:31:38 +0000 UTC
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Title pretty much sums it up! This is a 2 HOUR Zoom that we did just with YOU guys in Zingaro's Saloon :)
SUPER FUN this call. Hope you have a chance to browse through.
If you're interested in making that sail, it's worth a watch, there are some good tidbits of info in there. :)
Much love, Patrons!
As always, if you're not a part of Zingaro's Saloon (Patron-ONLY WhatsApp group) please click
2022-06-06 18:36:25 +0000 UTC
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This video is classic! Sailing, spearfishing, cooking, MORE sailing, MORE spearfishing... Just what you would like in a week long sailing charter! :)
We sailed from Aruba to Klien Curacao (a small island 15nm off of Curacao), got greeted by some locals that knew Zingaro, and picked up a mooring ball. Then James went down to get some fish f...
2022-05-31 02:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi guys/girls!
In this episode we continue our adventure with Scott and Martha, the wonderful couple who won a week on Zingaro II. We sail from Aruba all the way down very close to Venezuela, and ultimately to Klien Curacao.
This is a SAILING video, so if you'd like your sailing fix give her a gander. :)
As always, thank you all for the support, and MUCH LOVE!
-James
PS - I JUST finished a podcast with Ryan from
2022-05-27 16:53:15 +0000 UTC
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Join captain James and crew today at 20:00 UTC (3pm eastern time, 12pm Pacific) for a patron only zoom call to talk about the crossing. We will be covering. We'll be talking spinnakers, weather, fishing, lessons learned, etc.
Hope you can join us! As always this will be recorded and posted after if you'd like to watch later.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89587239283?pwd=U...
2022-05-26 14:02:59 +0000 UTC
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Hi guys! Not much internet left so I'll let the video do the talking! Much love and wish us fair winds!
Tracking: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Zingaro/
You can send us a message through the link above!!!
Catch you in the next port!
James
2022-05-19 21:32:35 +0000 UTC
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I'm over the moon to FINALLY start sharing my boat with those patrons whom helped me out SO MUCH over two years ago and donated €4500 to come out with us for a week.
It is my great pleasure to introduce Scott and Martha Nepper, two of our oldest Patrons, and two that are very close to my heart. They we monumental in helping me get this boat, and an absolute joy to have onboard for two weeks of sailing, maintenance, repair, and fun.
I hope you love them as much as I d...
2022-05-17 19:25:50 +0000 UTC
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Patron eyes ONLY! This video is from our visit to Matt and Jessica's boat as they are building the catamaran so many of us have seen on YouTube. It's quite the sight in person, and those two are just AWESOME. If you ever find yourself anywhere near Annapolis, MD please let them know and they would be more than willing to give you a tour of your own.
We were BLOWN AWAY at how BIG this project is. It's insane... Even with the 'premade, pre glassed, pre-faired' panels it's a HUGE job that ...
2022-05-17 03:53:58 +0000 UTC
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Hello my beautiful PEOPLE!
Here is the recording for our Patron-Only zoom call on Tuesday, May 10th 2022. This was a super fun one covering all of the plans for the sail and general shenanigans from the group.
*If you haven't joined the Saloon, (Zingaro's Patron-Only WhatsApp group) follow this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C770gZljgme9b4EUZp9iD0
Always a pleasure, Gents!
2022-05-15 13:25:33 +0000 UTC
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Hello my beautiful people!
Here is the tracking link for predict wind tracking. This will be on for the rest of our crossing, and is a great way to keep in touch with us :)
You can send us messages, and see exactly where we are and where we've been. :)
Save the link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Zingaro/
Much love!
-James
2022-05-13 00:58:54 +0000 UTC
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If that's not click bait I don't know WHAT is. ;) But it's in there, so I'll deliver. Along with a TON more. This is a fun, cool episode. Hope you love it as much as I do!
It's very late here, and I am SOOOO tired. So I'll leave it like this for now.
Much love, Patrons! Thank you all SO VERY much for making all this possible.
-James
2022-05-09 06:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Patron only boat tour of Zingaro's NEW BOAT!
4Pm EST (1Pm Pacific)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81348644941?pwd=MWxKR1VUR0doVjFtMDRrRVM1bm5SZz09
Open to all patrons 😉
We will record it in case you can't make it.
Love you all!! Thanks for the support!!
James
2022-05-06 18:39:37 +0000 UTC
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Here is my FULL STORY. Finally cut up and edited for video.
Thank you all SO MUCH for helping make this happen. I am very exited about this new podcast, and am working hard to bring you all new content.
If you remember I put the audio version of this up a few weeks ago for free for all Patrons, and as I worked a lot on this one I'll be charging as well, will be going out to YouTube today.
The next episode will be complete tonight, just have to do voiceovers. It is AWES...
2022-05-05 20:01:36 +0000 UTC
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The time has come for us to part ways:
Ana is going back to SSL to crew from Rick and Maddy in San Andres and sail to Bocas del Toro, Panama.
James is flying to Annapolis to take possession of Zingaro's new boat for the next three months!
We will be having a Patron-only zoom call on Friday with a rope of the boat! Stay tuned for that link...
Much love!
James and Ana
2022-05-04 16:13:19 +0000 UTC
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