As many of you know, we don’t normally use the SV Impavidas page for personal family matters. We keep this page for our YouTube channel, our sailing life, and all the usual chaos that comes with it. (Other than the amazing artwork our daughter Roxie does when she is well enough to)
But today, we’re making an exception.......
We are back in the UK and to support our daughter, Roxanne, after...
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A Personal Appeal for Our Daughter Roxanne
https://www.gofundme.com/f/after-25-surgeries-im-still-fighting-to-be-here-for-my-son?attribution_id=sl:6a60edc5-07d5-4fe7-974d-ab4a06376dc9&lang=en_GB&ts=1773908560&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link As many of you know, we don’t normally use the SV Impavidas page for personal family matters. We keep this page for our YouTube channel, our...
Cyclone Narelle, live update from our sailboat....
Cyclone Narelle hit the North Queensland coast hard then came across into the Gulf of Capenteria and gathered strength again as it barrelled along, straight for us here in Gove. Wer'd been watching its progress for a few days and decided that we'd seek a safer spot to ride this monster system out. The day before it arrived we motored a few miles to a mangrove creek that I'd found using satellite...
🚢 Big News: The Corinth Canal is Reopening! 🌊
After extensive technical upgrades and a transition to a more modern, safer operational model, the Corinth Canal is officially set to reopen.
Key Details:
📅 Target Date: The week commencing Monday, June 29, 2026.
🕒 New Schedule: Moving to a 24/7, 365-day operation model.
🛡️ Focus: Enhanced safety standards and long-term resilience for shipping and...
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Legends & Leaders on the American Sailor Podcast!
This week, we are bringing you a double-header of sailing excellence. We sit down with the new "Chief" of US Sailing and a Newport icon who paved the way for women on the bow. ⛵️
⚓️ Part 1: The CEO Corner with Charlie Enright
Fresh off his first six months as CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright joins us to talk about his whirlwind tour of the U.S...
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Boat checks before launch can prevent expensive failures — and even sinking.
In this video we show you 20 essential spring commissioning checks: 10 to do while the boat is still on the hard, and 10 once she’s back in the water.
20 Boat Checks Before Launch (10 In The Water,...
Boat checks before launch can prevent expensive failures — and even sinking. In this video we show you 20 essential spring commissioning checks: 10 to do while the boat is still on the hard, and 10 once she’s back in the water. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧 ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️ =================================================== 👋 We’re Ant & Cid aboard SV Impavidus – two adventurers sailing...
New Episode: The American Sailor Podcast – Meet the Chief!
In this week’s episode of the American Sailor Podcast, hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Janelle Martin are joined by a very special guest: Charlie Enright, the new CEO of US Sailing! ⛵️
After six months in the "big chair," Charlie sits down to discuss his whirlwind start, his vision for the future of the sport, and his recent...
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Roadtrippin Australia, Darwin → Brisbane.Part 2...
Darwin to Brisbane by road is roughly 3500km. We have 9 days to complete the trip in our Toyota Hilux, taking as many little detours as we can find along the way. There is a heat wave following us and temps during the days never dip below 43deg, with nights dropping into the low 30's. We see many cool animals along the way and Eli is so happy to be experiencing all this new stuff. Join us for...
The Mediterranean remains one of the most remarkable cruising grounds in the world — but in 2026, the reality of staying there has changed.
In this episode, we take a clear and measured look at what it actually takes to live, cruise, or overwinter in the Med today.
We cover:
• The 90 / 180 Schengen rule explained clearly
• What residency really costs — and what income you’ll need
• Marina...
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Can You Still Live in the Mediterranean?
The Mediterranean remains one of the most remarkable cruising grounds in the world — but in 2026, the reality of staying there has changed. In this episode, we take a clear and measured look at what it actually takes to live, cruise, or overwinter in the Med today. We cover: • The 90 / 180 Schengen rule explained clearly • What residency really costs — and what income you’ll need • Marina...
Swapping Boatlife for Vanlife. (Ep 313)
A very different type of passage for us this week as we take on a road trip. Darwin to Brisbane by road is roughly 3500km although that can vary depending on how many side missions you decide on. We set off in our Toyota Hilux the day before Cyclone Fina hit Darwin. We've been traveling by boat for years now so ripping along at 100kph for hours on end felt like time travel for us. Join us for...
US Sailing Announces 2025 Coaching Awards Recipients
US Sailing has announced its 2025 Coaching Awards recipients, with a ceremony at the National Coaching Symposium February 17 at the Melges Watersports Center.
Recipients were chosen from a pool of nominees submitted by the public.
• Volunteer Coach of the Year: Giff Constable, American Yacht Club
• National Coach of the Year: Erik Bowers
•...
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