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The beautiful engineer
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 Somb...
The MOST IMPORTANT island in the Caribbean you've never heard of...
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...
Live from Cadiz, Spain! Update from James/Ana :)
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 yearHope you enjoy hanging ...
Patron-Only BOAT TOUR: 2 days after crossing the Atlantic!
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 need...
BTS with Sailing Sunday: Sailing with MONSTERS (HUGE dog aboard!)
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 need...
Visiting an uninhabited island with NEW CREW
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 th...
After 3 months, and 1300 miles, it's finally here...
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 main...
OMG! We ran into eachother in a REMOTE island!
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 go...
Patron-Only Livestream TONIGHT @ 5PM
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
Oh NO! ๐ฎ They've got SEA MADNESS!!!
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
Update: Made it to the Azores! (What broke on the passage)
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 ...
The WORST boat trip of my life... (part 1: The beautiful beginning)
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 bro...
How I became a professional skydiver | Between Two Sheets Podcast
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 drea...
Track us across the Atlantic!
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
Fun and games with Zingaro III Crew (Weekly Saloon Zoom Meeting)
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 aboutIf YOU would like notification of future Patron-Only Zoom meetings, please join Zingaro's Saloo...
Polar Bears, MOB, and Bucket Lists with John Kretschmer | BTS Podcast
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...
SAILING with Patrons: Saying GOODBYE to Great People! (pt. 4/4)
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...
Crossing US-Bermuda Patron-ONLY Zoom call :)
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, ...
Catch and Cook with our Special Guests! :)
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....
The Patron sailing adventure continues!!!
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 gan...
Bermuda crossing Zoom call TODAY
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...
Update: we're leaving for Bermuda!
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
Meet the special couple that waited 2 YEARS for a week on Zingaro!
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 โฌ4500 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....
UNCUT Catamaran Tour with MJ Sailing!!!!
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...
Patron-Only Zoom call recording May 10th, 2022
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 thi...
LIVE TRACKING LINK for Atlantic Crossing
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.co...
The naked ice bucket challenge!
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 y...
Zoom call TODAY from the NEW BOAT!!!
Patron only boat tour of Zingaro's NEW BOAT! 4Pm EST (1Pm Pacific)https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81348644941?pwd=MWxKR1VUR0doVjFtMDRrRVM1bm5SZz09Open to all patrons ๐We will record it in case you can't make it. Love you all!! Thanks for the support!!James
How I quit my job and started traveling around the world
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...
She's leaving me!!
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...
