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Velocir’s Haul Out Update

19 Nov 201418 Apr 2017
Long time no post.  As you know, we're currently in sunny California.  But, that doesn't mean Velocir is completely out of the picture.  She needs some love and care back on…
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Grant’s Sail Care Advice in SpinSheet Magazine!

28 Feb 201328 Feb 2013
We are excited to share that Grant has been featured in SpinSheet’s March 2013 issue, sharing his knowledge of sails and how to care for them. Having inspected thousands of…
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I’m On A Boat–Interior Paint Preparation

25 Feb 201325 Feb 2013
Let’s go back in time, to when Velocir was completely stripped down to a bare hull.  Yes, that glorious moment when the interior was saying “paint me, I have no…
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I’m On A Boat- Solar Vent Installation

18 Feb 201325 Feb 2013
Before leaving on our trip to the Bahamas in 2011, we installed new solar vents on Velocir.  We had seen many older solar vents in boat yards still going strong…
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I’m On A Boat–Downsizing Your Sailboat

9 Feb 20139 Feb 2013
Before Motu Iti, Amelia’s parents had cruised and sailed two other bigger 40 foot sailboats.  One cruise was to the Bahamas for a year with a young family, the others…
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I’m On A Boat–Using a Nature’s Head

6 Feb 20136 Feb 2013
The Nature’s Head Composting Toilet has been a great solution to rid ourselves of stinky holding tanks, repairing valves and finding pump-outs.  Even better, being ecologically friendly on the boat…
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VELOCIR- An Albin Vega’s Journey from Graveyard to Blue Water Cruising Sailboat

21 Aug 20127 Sep 2012
Photos, photos, photos and the whole story!!! A narrated photo slideshow detailing the four year rebuild of the Albin Vega 27 sailboat Velocir. From bare hull to blue water cruiser.
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I’m On A Boat- New Video Series

9 Aug 20129 Aug 2012
Just this last month we’ve started a new video series called “I’m On A Boat.” It will cover all sailing projects and endeavors apart from our cruising on Velocir.  Here…
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A Singlehander’s Cruising Costs

3 Jul 201218 Feb 2013
Our friend recently shared his cruising costs and trip statistics with us aboard his beautiful 37 foot sailboat.  He is a singlehander, which means he cruises by himself.  Below are…
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Cost of Cruising: Albin Vega Velocir

12 Jun 20129 May 2023
The cost of cruising is always a hot debate.  The general rule is that the smaller you go, the less expensive.  Every foot of boat increases costs exponentially.  The Albin…

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