How to varnish the teak | Sailing Esperanza | Ep 09
How to varnish 200 foot teak cap rail, Connie and I received a lesson from our friends from aboard MV Albatross. Esperanza gets a turn up in varnish, we build friendships and head the westcoast for a hike.
Removing Antifouling Bottom Paint By Hand | Sailing Esperanza | Ep 08
The crew of Sailing Esperanza head to Canadian Tire and purchase hand scrapers and remove 20 years of antifouling from our bottom, sand, and apply four coats of Intershield V300 by International paints before two coats of TriLux for aluminum bottom boats.
Turning 50 Sailing thur the US Gulf Islands | Sailing Esperanza | Ep 07
Connie turns 50 and the crew of @SailingEsperanza go sailing around the US gulf islands.
Gulf Island Sailing Sailing Esperanza Ep 06
Gulf Island Sailing in British Columbia’s south coast, together with Jack, Marina, Asia, Connie and I we sailing around some of our favourite spots. Join us aboard Sailing Esperanza.
Removing Teak Deck Sailing Esperanza | Ep 05
Removing the teak deck of our Phillip Rhodes 77 aluminum ketch. The crew, Connie and I decided its time to remove our teak decks, we learn how to refinish the decks using Belzona 1111 and International’s Intershield 300v epoxy paint.
First Sail Sailing Esperanza | Ep 04
Our first sail with the kids and our guest saltwater cowboy, we had north in Haro Strait towards Brentwood Bay from Caddy Bay. Sailing Esperanza sails well and we enjoy a day on the water.
Aft Cabin Restoration Sailing Esperanza | Ep.03
Aft cabin restoration project aboard Sailing Esperanza, our classic Rhodes 77 aluminum ketch. Connie and I are proud of our accomplishments. Thanks for watching.
First Haul Out Sailing Esperanza | Ep.02
Our first haul out at Canoe Cove in British Columbia, the crew of Sailing Esperanza get to maintenance of the thru hulls, water pumps, engine room, bottom and the required teak repairs. Over three months we complete some major improvements to our Rhodes 77 aluminum ketch.
Swiftsure Clallam Bay Race 2019 – Ep.01
Sailing Esperanza’s crew George, Dom, Connie and Dale share their experiences as the Clallam Bay Mark Rounding vessel during the 2019 Swiftsure Yacht Race, hoisted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club.