Sailing Through the Bahamas & Turks to the Dominican Republic | Ep 75 #svaguaazul #sailboat #boat
Join us aboard SV Agua Azul as we sail from Mayaguana Anchorage in the Bahamas, through Turks and Caicos, the Dominican Republic! Experience rocky anchorages, rough seas, dolphin sightings, and tropical island vibes. Chapters 0:00 Starting at Mayaguana
Our First Days in the Dominican Republic: Cruising, Exploring, and Local Life | Ep 76 #svaguaazul
Join us on our journey as we arrive and explore the Dominican Republic, starting with Luperon From setting up mooring and checking in to discovering local pizza joints and hiking trails, we share our first-hand experience living aboard and enjoying islan
Boat Life Challenges: Repairs, Food, and Fishing Boat Fires | Ep 77 #svaguaazul #dominicanrepublic
Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day and a birthday at a cruisers’ pool bar, fix a broken water maker pump, and witness a fishing boat fire near the docks in Luperon, Dominican Republic. Life on the water means balancing celebrations, quick fixes, and une
Touring Puerto Plata: Umbrella Street, Rum & Local Flavors | Ep 78 #svaguaazul #boatlife
Join us on a fun and colorful trip to Puerto Plata, DR. We explore the famous Umbrella Street, tour a local rum distillery, shop at Jumbo supermarket, and enjoy a relaxing beach bonfire. Chapters: 0:00 Start and bus ride to Puerto Plata 2:30 Town square
Life Aboard: Birthday, Boat Maintenance & Island Errands | Ep 79 #svaguaazul #boatlife #sail
Celebrate a day in our sailing life with birthday fun, boat repairs, and island experiences. Watch as we fix our AC system, shop for essentials, and enjoy a beachside bar crawl on Los Velas. Chapters: 0:00 Birthday morning walk to beach bars 2:17 Fixing
Sailing Life Realities: Engine Fixes and Fresh Cooking in the Caribbean | Ep 80 #svaguaazul #boat
Join us for a day in the life aboard SV Agua Azul as we tackle an engine starter replacement, explore the local Dominican Republic town, and cook up delicious fresh meals. Watch the real challenges and joys of living on a sailboat off-grid with fresh prod
Trouble in Paradise, is Sailboat Life Worth it? | Ep 81 #svaguaazul #travel
Join us aboard SV Agua Azul as we navigate mooring line failures, fix broken toilets and fans, battle tick infestations, and explore island life. Enjoy behind-the-scenes sailing repairs, local adventures, and real moments from life on the water. Chapters
Installing & Testing a High Load on Our New Victron 3000 Boat Inverter | Ep 82 #howto #diy
Join us as we replace our busted inverter with the new Victron MultiPlus 2 on our boat. Watch the unboxing, installation, and real-world testing with a high load from our electric oven. Plus, relax with us as we enjoy music, cooking, and good times on the
Chris & Danielle’s La Rejoya Adventure and Sailboat Prep | Ep 85 #svaguaazul #boatlife
Join Chris and Danielle as they explore the stunning La Rejoya and prepare their sailboat, SV Agua Azul, for the next leg of their Caribbean journey. Discover hidden spots, local culture, and top provisioning tips to keep your boat stocked and ready for a
Sosua Dominican Republic Road Trip Ends With Car Wreck | Ep 86 Sailboat Life In DR
Join us as we swap sailboat life in Luperon for a thrilling $33/night Sosua getaway in the Dominican Republic. From chaotic mountain drives dodging cows and motorcycles to devouring tender T-bones at El Paso Grill and fusion sushi that blew our minds, thi
Mad Max Driving to Jumbo: Our Dominican Republic Boat Life | Ep 88
Join Chris and Danielle, Army veterans living the sailboat dream on SV Agua Azul, for a real day in the Dominican Republic. From a super high tide under the full moon to wild grocery runs and essential boat fixes, this vlog captures the ups and downs of i
Sailboat Survival: Fixes, Feasts, and DR Adventures | Ep 92
Join us aboard SV Agua Azul for an unscripted day of island improv in Luperon, Dominican Republic! As Army vet couple Chris and Danielle, we tackle post-Hurricane Melissa challenges: quick toilet fixes with duck valves, crock-pot shredded beef dinners, an
Groceries, Tourism, and Son's Rocket Launch Success - Full-time Boat Life| Ep 93
Join us for a real day in full-time boat life aboard SV Agua Azul in Luperon, DR! We leave Bella with tunes, hop a bus via The North for Puerto Plata groceries at Jumbo, explore the mall and Umbrella Street, grab souvenirs, and overhaul our fridge. The hi
ONE-BUTT KITCHEN Holiday Cooking! ⛵ Slow Cooker Recipe, Taco Cheese Ball, & Boat Life Hacks | Ep 95
ONE-BUTT KITCHEN Holiday Cooking! 🧑🍳⛵ Slow Cooker Recipe, Taco Cheese Ball, & Boat Life Hacks Welcome back to the **Liveaboard Cruising Vlog**! ⛵ This week, we're juggling **Holiday Cooking** 🎄 in the **DR** 🇩🇴 (in our tiny one-butt kitchen, of course!)
PUERTO RICO BANNING OUR DOG?! Rabies Vaccination Nightmare To Leave Dominican Republic | Ep 95
🐾 PUERTO RICO BANNING OUR DOG?! Rabies Vaccination Nightmare After Dominican Republic Is our time in the Dominican Republic going to cost us our dog? We're rushing to get Bella all of her required vaccinations and titer tests, but the timeline is tight!
Everything Went Wrong: Getting Bella Ready for Puerto Rico | Ep 98
Why Everything Went Wrong Preparing for Puerto Rico ⚓ Can you ever REALLY be ready for an offshore passage? We thought we were prepared for the jump from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico, but boat life had other plans. Between chaotic holiday crowds
HUGE Grocery Haul in Santiago, DR! (Costco of the Caribbean' & Boat Life Update) | Ep 97
🤯 Is Price Smart REALLY the Costco of the DR? We went on a HUGE shopping haul in Santiago to find out! We needed to restock the boat freezer, and Price Smart was the final stop on our mission. From amazing cool-gel pillows to bulk cleaning supplies and
UNEXPECTED The Secret Christmas Fuel Crisis ⚓️ (Ep 99)
Sailing the Dominican Republic during the holidays is all about community, but the fuel issues in Luperon can quickly turn a "Secret Christmas" into a high-stakes mechanical nightmare. Between the holiday potlucks and the local traditions, we jumped in to
INFECTED Fuel Tank Microbial Crisis ⚓️ Ep 100
Microbial Infestation at Luperón, Dominican Republic. Logic dictated a standard fuel check, but the sub-surface reality was a mission-critical threat: "Yellow and stringy" growth in the diesel tank. On SV Agua Azul, we don't have the luxury of a tow. If t
FLOODED Sinking Boats & $300 Scams ⚓️ Ep 101
BILGE FAILURE at LUPERÓN. Logic dictated a standard supply run to Puerto Plata, but the sub-surface reality was a mission-critical threat to a neighbor's vessel. THE STAKES: Massive tropical downpours and a "Wall of Trash" turned the anchorage into a sink
Super Bowl in Dominican Republic, DIY Fails, NAVY Lockdown ⚓️ Ep. 102
HARBOR LOCKDOWN at LAS VELAS. Logic dictated a standard departure for our friends, but the sub-surface reality was a mission-critical threat to the fleet. The Navy ran aground in the harbor before a ship even hit the reef, eventually forcing authorities t
14 Months Off-Grid: Why We Haven’t Touched a Dock ⚓️ Ep. 104
We haven't touched a dock in over 14 months. Logic says we should be out of water, power, and patience, but the reality is we’ve dialed in the system. On SV Agua Azul, we don’t have the luxury of a shore power cord. If the solar or the logistics fail, the
SLUDGE KILLING Diesel Bug How To Survival ⚓️ Ep. 103
DIESEL BUG at PUERTO PLATA. Logic dictated a standard outcome, but the sub-surface reality was a mission-critical threat. If the fuel filters clog while we're underway, we lose the engine and the ability to maneuver SV Agua Azul in tight waters. On SV Agu
Fridge Fixes & Island Vibes: Finding "The Chill Out" in Luperon ⚓️ Ep. 105
Nothing tests your "Agile Engineering" skills like returning from a massive grocery haul to a dead fridge in 91°F heat. I’m getting the dreaded Triple L error code, which means the thermostat is officially out of the game. Watch as I break out the (rusty)
When Anchors Fail: Surviving a Nautical Demolition Derby in the DR ⚓️ Ep. 106
We survived a nautical demolition derby in Luperon, DR! When the wind hits the "Luperon Muck," anchored boats start sliding like they’re on ice. See how Chris and Danielle handled a dragging neighbor in this protected hurricane hole. Technical sailing tip