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Sailing PILAR - Blue Dot Voyages
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2015
Sailing PILAR - Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing channel sharing adventures of Dawn and Stephen Bell on SV PILAR, a 2015 Leopard 48 Catamaran Yacht.
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⛵️We are not "Below Deck" drama, but focus on sailing fun, life on the water, boat maintenance, marine creatures, unique places and islands.
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⛵️Sailing the World!
⛵️Offer sailing charters that are 3 day to 3 week travel opportunities where you learn to sail our catamaran!
⛵️We are not "Below Deck" drama, but focus on sailing fun, life on the water, boat maintenance, marine creatures, unique places and islands.
Visit our Web Site Blog for more than videos. bluedotvoyages.com
Follow Facebook for sailing opportunities. bluedotvoyages
Follow Instagram for the best travel pics. bluedotvoyages.sailingpilar
SPELLBOUND AT SANDY ISLAND & PARADISE BEACH - CARRIACOU SAILING
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #sandyisland #cariacou
In this video we arrive at Carriacou - Sandy Island to be exact - just around the corner from Tyrell Bay customs checkin, but another world altogether. It needs few words to describe the beauty - just visuals. Sandy island, off Paradise Beach, near Hillsborough, Carriacou’s capital city is a protected marine park. It’s the largest and most biologically diverse MPA in Grenada and is a unique ecosystem that features a mangrove network, coral reefs, sea grasses, and marine and avi fauna.
There are mooring balls which we recommend you use. You can also anchor but you must be far off the coral reefs and only in the sand. Snorkeling was fantastic on the south end for big schools of yellow grunts and big coral heads at the north end. In addition to the usual Caribbean reef fish, we spotted large nurse sharks, rays, and turtles, as well as the flashy silversides. The area is popular for humpback whales in their migration path, but we did not spot any.
The beach itself is great for relaxing, picnic and swimming.
After getting an overload of sun at the beach, we had dinner at Paradise Beach restaurant - run by a former New Yorker, so of course it was good. The owner’s son will greet you upon arrival at Sandy Island and ask you to make a reservation AND he will pick you up and bring you back no charge. Totally worth it for the food and dining experience and saves having to beach your dinghy. Wednesday is the best day with live music, dinner and paint your own board with your boat name to tack on the wall (we missed this).
TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Sailing and Exploring Sandy Island Carriacou
2:50 Drone Aerial Footage of Sandy Island
8:08 Snorkeling Sandy Island Carriacou
11:08 Dinner at Paradise Beach Restaurant
12:24 Charter Vessel $30,000/week
MUSIC:
Eyes of the World - Grateful Dead, Dillon Stadium Hartford CT - 7-31-74
LINKS:
SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/channels/jfh_pM48xnJ7dr4jTvt8cw.html
WEB SITE: bluedotvoyages.com
FACEBOOK: bluedotvoyages
INSTAGRAM: bluedotvoyages.sailingpilar
COMPLETE PLAYLIST: SAILING & CRUISING VIDEOS
th-cam.com/play/PLz8Z8h1MloaPq2o05r6wnJqaqyeABUKiu.html
CATAMARAN MAINTENANCE VIDEOS:
th-cam.com/play/PLz8Z8h1MloaOcpGajnaH0DPm1U0otTJtc.html
Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing Adventure Company. We recently packed up our belongings, sold our house and moved on to our Leopard48 Sailing Catamaran PILAR, where we are traveling the world. We offer travel advice as well as boat maintenance tips. We offer charter sailing experience trips when we can. Watch our videos and live vicariously through us!
Master Captain: Stephen Bell
First Officer: Dawn Bell
In this video we arrive at Carriacou - Sandy Island to be exact - just around the corner from Tyrell Bay customs checkin, but another world altogether. It needs few words to describe the beauty - just visuals. Sandy island, off Paradise Beach, near Hillsborough, Carriacou’s capital city is a protected marine park. It’s the largest and most biologically diverse MPA in Grenada and is a unique ecosystem that features a mangrove network, coral reefs, sea grasses, and marine and avi fauna.
There are mooring balls which we recommend you use. You can also anchor but you must be far off the coral reefs and only in the sand. Snorkeling was fantastic on the south end for big schools of yellow grunts and big coral heads at the north end. In addition to the usual Caribbean reef fish, we spotted large nurse sharks, rays, and turtles, as well as the flashy silversides. The area is popular for humpback whales in their migration path, but we did not spot any.
The beach itself is great for relaxing, picnic and swimming.
After getting an overload of sun at the beach, we had dinner at Paradise Beach restaurant - run by a former New Yorker, so of course it was good. The owner’s son will greet you upon arrival at Sandy Island and ask you to make a reservation AND he will pick you up and bring you back no charge. Totally worth it for the food and dining experience and saves having to beach your dinghy. Wednesday is the best day with live music, dinner and paint your own board with your boat name to tack on the wall (we missed this).
TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Sailing and Exploring Sandy Island Carriacou
2:50 Drone Aerial Footage of Sandy Island
8:08 Snorkeling Sandy Island Carriacou
11:08 Dinner at Paradise Beach Restaurant
12:24 Charter Vessel $30,000/week
MUSIC:
Eyes of the World - Grateful Dead, Dillon Stadium Hartford CT - 7-31-74
LINKS:
SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/channels/jfh_pM48xnJ7dr4jTvt8cw.html
WEB SITE: bluedotvoyages.com
FACEBOOK: bluedotvoyages
INSTAGRAM: bluedotvoyages.sailingpilar
COMPLETE PLAYLIST: SAILING & CRUISING VIDEOS
th-cam.com/play/PLz8Z8h1MloaPq2o05r6wnJqaqyeABUKiu.html
CATAMARAN MAINTENANCE VIDEOS:
th-cam.com/play/PLz8Z8h1MloaOcpGajnaH0DPm1U0otTJtc.html
Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing Adventure Company. We recently packed up our belongings, sold our house and moved on to our Leopard48 Sailing Catamaran PILAR, where we are traveling the world. We offer travel advice as well as boat maintenance tips. We offer charter sailing experience trips when we can. Watch our videos and live vicariously through us!
Master Captain: Stephen Bell
First Officer: Dawn Bell
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Bell Boat Hacks: How to Board the Dinghy... Surprise! Backwards!
มุมมอง 40014 วันที่ผ่านมา
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #dinghy #boathacks For years, we have struggled to find an easy way to get on the dinghy when you are in open water. Well, finally, we have the solution. Watch! TIMELINE: 0:00 Introduction 0:10 The old way of getting on the dinghy 0:50 The new way of getting on the dinghy LINKS: SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/channels/jfh_pM48xnJ7dr4jTvt8cw.html WEB SITE: b...
MAROONED! (WITH ONLY ONE BEER) MOPION ISLAND. PETIT ST VINCENT.
มุมมอง 12821 วันที่ผ่านมา
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #petitstvincent #petitmartinique #anseroche At the end of February, we kept pushing south - Petit St. Vincent, Petit Martinique, and Carriacou. Petit St. Vincent Petit St. Vincent was a beautiful stop in the Grenadines, just a short sail from Union Island. The highlight? The little sandy spit called MOPION Island with a shade umbrella that made the...
Leopard48 - Control your Weather Helm with Sail Trim & Reefing
มุมมอง 11428 วันที่ผ่านมา
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #weatherhelm #sailtrim #reefing We get the best sailing performance on our Leopard 48 by controlling weather helm with unconventional sail reefing and trim. TIMELINE: 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Weather Helm LINKS: SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/channels/jfh_pM48xnJ7dr4jTvt8cw.html WEB SITE: bluedotvoyages.com FACEBOOK: bluedotvoyages INSTAGRAM: ins...
UNION ISLAND - A DEFUNCT MARINA, PERFECT ANCHORAGES, FUN FOOD AND HAPPY ISLAND
มุมมอง 264หลายเดือนก่อน
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #unionisland #grenadines Union Island we feel has everything a sailing cruiser needs. From airport to taxis, food, peaceful bays, towns worth walking in and more. We left Mayreau Island for the short 4 mile sail to Union Island, eager for more great times on these islands! We decided to start at Frigate Bay in Ashton Harbour and then head over to C...
WHAT'S ON MAYREAU ISLAND IN THE GRENADINES ? BESIDES A SHIP WRECK?
มุมมอง 313หลายเดือนก่อน
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #Mayreau #shipwreck #grenadines #saltwhistlebay #salinebay Salt Whistle Bay is a beautiful bay tucked safely out of the wind and swell. You can easily walk to the other side of the island for kiteboarding. You can hike among the ruins of the abandoned resort. You can visit the beach shops and bars for t-shirts and the strongest rum punch in the Car...
PARADISE FOUND: TOBAGO CAYS - TEAL BLUE WATERS, SWAYING PALMS, ENDLESS FUN!
มุมมอง 268หลายเดือนก่อน
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #TobagoCays #grenadines #reef #oceanview Warning: This video contains images of THE LARGEST EXPANSE OF BEAUTIFUL WATERS YOU HAVE EVER SEEN. We couldn’t wait to get to Tobago Cays. Put it on your bucket list. One of our favorite locations in the Eastern Caribbean was the Grenadine’s Tobago Cays. Beautiful blue waters, superb snorkeling with a multit...
WHERE DO BILLIONAIRES SAIL TO GET AWAY FROM MILLIONAIRES ? CANOUAN!
มุมมอง 2332 หลายเดือนก่อน
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #Canouan #mandarinoriental #sandylaneyachtclub After Bequia, we headed to Canouan, a little known, enigmatic luxury island in the Grenadines where the experience at Sandy Lane Yacht Club was quite unexpected and surreal. We left Bequia in a BIG hurry when a very rare western swell came in which was caused by a storm coming down from the north. Boat...
EXPLORING BEQUIA - MOONHOLE AND THE EPIC WESTERN SWELL
มุมมอง 7242 หลายเดือนก่อน
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #bequia #moonhole #grenadines Bequia is a beautiful island mixture of unique houses, lots of anchored boats in a large bay, lots of sandy beaches, plenty of Beach bars, restaurants and more. Bequia is the largest island in the Grenadines at 7 square miles. The Sail from St. Vincent to Bequia was only about an hour, hardly long enough to put the sai...
BLUE LAGOON, SPINY LOBSTERS & 225 STEPS IN ST VINCENT
มุมมอง 1.1K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailing #BlueLagoon #PetitByahaut #YoungIsland #FortDuvernette #spinylobster On our sail to St Vincent, we anchored for the night at Petit Byahaut, a secluded spot not even accessible by road with great snorkeling along the north side of this small bay. Next day, we sailed to the Blue Lagoon and took a dock for a couple nights so we could wash the boat in ...
$1500/NIGHT OR $60/NIGHT FOR THE BEST VIEW OF THE MAJESTIC ST LUCIA'S PITONS ?
มุมมอง 2352 หลายเดือนก่อน
#catamaransailing #leopard48catamaran #sailingtheworld #Stluciapitons #jalousiebay Quite the backdrop for our photo opportunity. Petit Piton and Gros Piton, St. Lucia Jalousie Bay. We were fortunate to anchor right in the middle of them when we sailed. In contrast, the hotel in the same location would set you back $1500/night! FROM WIKIPEDIA. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitons_(Saint_Lucia)) Saint L...
SAINTE ANNE MARTINIQUE - CRUISING WITH KATHY BRANDEL & RALPH HENDRY
มุมมอง 7093 หลายเดือนก่อน
SAINTE ANNE MARTINIQUE - CRUISING WITH KATHY BRANDEL & RALPH HENDRY
SEVEN SAILING ANCHORAGES IN MARTINIQUE - VOLCANO RUINS, BEN & JERRY'S, TI PUNCH & RAINBOWS
มุมมอง 2043 หลายเดือนก่อน
SEVEN SAILING ANCHORAGES IN MARTINIQUE - VOLCANO RUINS, BEN & JERRY'S, TI PUNCH & RAINBOWS
Lost in the Dominica Rainforest Jungle: Wild Rivers, Waterfalls, Volcanic Springs
มุมมอง 3K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
Lost in the Dominica Rainforest Jungle: Wild Rivers, Waterfalls, Volcanic Springs
Dangerous 4 hour Climb to the Waterfalls in Guadeloupe
มุมมอง 1154 หลายเดือนก่อน
Dangerous 4 hour Climb to the Waterfalls in Guadeloupe
Les-Saintes Guadeloupe -Can we Stay Forever at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
มุมมอง 2194 หลายเดือนก่อน
Les-Saintes Guadeloupe -Can we Stay Forever at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Barbuda - Frigates, Two Foot Caves, Lobster Beach Party & and a Land Fight.
มุมมอง 865 หลายเดือนก่อน
Barbuda - Frigates, Two Foot Caves, Lobster Beach Party & and a Land Fight.
SAILING ANTIGUA FOR 6 WEEKS - 365 BEACHES, ANCHORAGES, HIKING
มุมมอง 3865 หลายเดือนก่อน
SAILING ANTIGUA FOR 6 WEEKS - 365 BEACHES, ANCHORAGES, HIKING
#MERRYCHRISTMAS FROM #GUADELOUPE FROM STEPHEN AND DAWN BELL #SAILNGPILAR
มุมมอง 2475 หลายเดือนก่อน
#MERRYCHRISTMAS FROM #GUADELOUPE FROM STEPHEN AND DAWN BELL #SAILNGPILAR
HOW TO SAIL FASTER AND CLOSER TO THE WIND? #NEW SAILS !
มุมมอง 5636 หลายเดือนก่อน
HOW TO SAIL FASTER AND CLOSER TO THE WIND? #NEW SAILS !
WE SAIL OVER 1700 MILES IN 12 DAYS TO ANTIGUA - SALTY DAWG 2023 RALLY
มุมมอง 2.1K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
WE SAIL OVER 1700 MILES IN 12 DAYS TO ANTIGUA - SALTY DAWG 2023 RALLY
New Cockpit Fridge on our Leopard48 is a perfect fit!
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New Cockpit Fridge on our Leopard48 is a perfect fit!
SAILING MARTHAS VINEYARD NANTUCKET CAPE COD NEW ENGLAND
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SAILING MARTHAS VINEYARD NANTUCKET CAPE COD NEW ENGLAND
WE SNAGGED A LOBSTER TRAP WHILE SAILING TO MARTHAS VINEYARD
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WE SNAGGED A LOBSTER TRAP WHILE SAILING TO MARTHAS VINEYARD
Sailing C&D Canal Bridges in Delaware Bay
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Sailing C&D Canal Bridges in Delaware Bay
5 ESSENTIAL GENERATOR REPAIRS ON NORTHERN LIGHTS
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5 ESSENTIAL GENERATOR REPAIRS ON NORTHERN LIGHTS
Sailing Annapolis Anchorages PLUS Bacon Sails & Marine AND Naval Academy
มุมมอง 34610 หลายเดือนก่อน
Sailing Annapolis Anchorages PLUS Bacon Sails & Marine AND Naval Academy
BEST & WORST : #ChesapeakeBayAnchorages #catamaransailing
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BEST & WORST : #ChesapeakeBayAnchorages #catamaransailing
SAILING AROUND CAPE LOOKOUT, OUTER BANKS, SHACKLEFORD BANKS
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SAILING AROUND CAPE LOOKOUT, OUTER BANKS, SHACKLEFORD BANKS
SAILING 2 NIGHTS & 1 DAY ON THE HIGH SEAS - THE RETIREMENT ADVENTURE BEGINS
มุมมอง 13411 หลายเดือนก่อน
SAILING 2 NIGHTS & 1 DAY ON THE HIGH SEAS - THE RETIREMENT ADVENTURE BEGINS
Great video 🎉
I became rich here
Beautiful place to spend a few nights on anchor.
The aerial footage rocks!
Sail balance
I will have to try this. Nothing graceful about getting in the dingy from the water the 'usual' way! I usually end up laughing so hard that it takes me forever to get in!
Yep! I was a little anxious trying it at first but then it was so easy!
Great advice
Beautiful!
Very cool!
The Grenadines were our favorite area of the Windward Islands of the Caribbean. Plenty of small secluded anchorages. Beautiful beaches and great snorkeling.
Not a bad place to be marooned!
what happens on union island stays on union island!!!
Moonhole was built by Tom & Gladys Johnson. We used to go visit them often. Really nice people.
Absolutely right. I have the 1st reef in the main most of the time. My L50 sails better. This is partly because the genoa gives better drive because the slot between it and the main is a better shape. It also allows you to pull the boom down harder for a better leach shape. The battens in the main sould be parallel with the boom for best drive but you see most cats sailing with the upper battens far off to to reward (an open leach). This greatly reduces the forward drive of the main. With folding props, good sails, and good trim a Leopard can keep up with (and sometimes walk right by) many so called "performance cruising" catamarans. And going upwind I can see 7kts with a 32AWA and a 110 degree tacking angle (the angle read of the chartplotter so it includes leeway).
Nice explanation. What boat are you on?
Union Island was one of our favorite stops in the Grenadines. Lovely anchorages, beautiful waters and vies and friendly people.
as bad as most sailing channel,,, pathetic,, cheers
What’s your channel?
Mayreau is great! And you included a shot of Robert Righteous and de Youths World Peace Bar.......an institution! Cheers.
the best time ever!
such beautiful waters!
Tobago Cays are some of the best Caribbean islands all around. Beautiful water, friendly people and great anchorages.
You had me at Teal Blue waters🩵💦
You didn't really show "lubing the anchor windlass". More, "how to disassemble a windlass". You didn't even fully disassemble.
Canouan was a great stop, especially the Sandy Lane Marina yacht club and Scruffy's!
Bequia was a great stop for a more versatile island of the Grenadines. Fresh fruit and vegetables, upscale provisions at Doris's and plenty of restaurants to choose from. Fuel and marine supplies readily available.
LOVE Bequia!
You don’t know anything about st Vincent plus these boats you are talking about it’s tour boats blue Lagoon is private plus you don’t have a proper anchor
Don’t really understand your comment. We paid for a slip at the marina.
@@SailingPILAR should it be for free??
@@joylynfrederick3773 of course not! 🤣
Nice video, love the content! Climbing up to that fort looks scary
Did this solve the high pressure faults?
Not completely. We also had to adjust fan speed to automatic.
U must asked people about there Island, 5 to 6 whit sand beach not 1
Hmm. That’s what the tour guide told us.
We got the best out of St. Vincent for the short time we spent there. Blue Lagoon was great for getting a sorely needed boat wash, fuel and some good meals in the restaurant.
Hi …. Your are not anchored … you have picked up a mooring ball .. there is a big difference between anchoring and pick judo a mooring
of course we are on a mooring. but we don't hear alot of people calling it that. anchoring seems to be the term everyone uses whether technically they are on a mooring ball or using their own anchor.
The pitons were spectacular. It was especially awesome to be anchored between them for the night. A special place for sure.
Very cool video. looks like a fun hike. Glad the rope was tied tight you wouldn't want to fall and hurt yourself!
Whops video switched, nude sun bathing? I do that at home too Stephen good move, good for the body.
Do not buy ice cream from those places. I can almost guarantee that it has melted and refrozen several times due to unstable electricity. May your friends rest in peace.
Noted
Shame on the monsters
Agreed. Senseless. They should have taken the boat and left Kathy and Ralph alone!
These 2 lived their lives to the hilt. God BLESS THEM
Yes they did! We are sure glad we had some time with them!
i enjoyed your vid
What? No speedo suits?
another pathetic , borrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring sailing channel,, like most of them,,,
Unlike Portsmouth there's no beach area in Roseau. Sorry you missed out.
Maybe next time!
Excuse me that has to be a small fishing area away from Roseau obviously fishy. You couldnt have moored in Roseau where it is even deeper right to the shore where the large ships dock at the two deep water harbours. The higher the mountains at the coastline the deeper the water.
We moored where the SeaCats mooring balls are. Are you saying the main city area is better?
Portsmouth I think is the best it's a bay. Roseau is Deepwater harbour. Ask Tourism.
Im currently choosing between thr Paradailir and a Symetical Spinnaker for our L48. What it the max air speed you can run ut downwind? I have heard some ripped at 15 knots.
We really are careful and try to take her down when we start seeing anything over 15. Depends on the wind direction and the wave height as well.
When you say orings, is that the large gasket between hatch and frame or is it a different part?
They are the small o-rings that fit behind the actual handles.
Do the hatches still leak?
No leaks. New O rings were the fix.
First off love the Pat Metheny music! Great video. Love the journey. How much solar do you have onboard?
Thanks Tim. Pat is a fav! 1200 solar.
Going to buy it. Stephen in hind sight would you cut it higher to fit the rubber ft or is there not enough room?
Wait! Over time we learned that the cooling capacity is not enough! Barely stays at 45 degrees. Should be 37 for safe dairy and cold beers. We are working with them to get something else.
Thanks. Please keep us appraised.
Tim, We did some troubleshooting and this frig now seems to be holding steady temp of 38 degrees! So, all is good! @@3tsedwards
@@SailingPILAR Thank you so much for the update. What did you have to change?
We defrosted it. Don't laugh! Also, we only have a few items in freezer now instead of full. Try to get the subtropical version if you can find one. That is - assuming you are going to be in hot weather.@@3tsedwards
Barbuta-full!
Just Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. What a view.
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much for the cideo. We are currently in the BVI and will dtart heading south in March, ending at Granada to haul out. Really appreciate all thr local info😊
Great video, thanks for these. We also own a L48. Do you know what they lubed the track with?
believe it or not. they used wd40. but we generally use sylguide.