SDA211 Don’t Grab Her Tail: New Sail, Shark Pets & Keel Patch
Dark Angel can finally sail again thanks to a generous friend, and apparently we now have an attention-seeking shark who expects pets on demand. Then I’m underwater in a bikini trying to patch our damaged keel as we keep chasing progress one fix at a time
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, after months without a headsail, we finally rig the beautiful jib/genoa donated by our friend and fellow cruiser and turn Dark Angel into a proper sailboat again. Then a very friendly shark insists on pets from the sugar scoops. And thanks to another generous cruiser who handed us some seriously pricey Splash Zone epoxy, I slip into my work bikini and try to patch our damaged keel.
⚠️ Lightning Strike Update
We were directly struck by lightning. Navigation systems, running lights, anchor lights, work lights, a large freezer, and even our keel were damaged. We're still facing VAT, duty, exchange rates, customs brokerage, and a costly haul-out for keel repairs in the Dominican Republic. Current items still needing repair/replacement include our Isotherm freezer in the saloon, our AIS and keel repairs.
Also, our newly replaced wind instruments aren't working. Facing shipping and customs for replacement.
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📰 Featured in sailing media
Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
🍹 Rum tasting article
https://digitalmagazine.latsatts.com/sailingdarkangel-5456
🌊 Bahamas snorkeling article
https://summer2023.latsatts.com/theresthisplace#a_aid=640782a615fd9&a_bid=0e47bed1
Pussfoot Magazine
https://www.pussfoot.com/blogs/water/sailing-dark-angel-sailing-and-slow-cooked-ribs
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🍹 The Dark Angel Cocktail
We created our own signature drink, the “Dark Angel,” which placed 3rd in a Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine contest.
If you’d like to try one yourself or order one at your favorite watering hole, here’s the recipe:
Kraken Spiced Rum
Ginger Beer
Muddled Mint
Slice of Lime
If you try it, let us know what you think!
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⚓ Marine Electronics Support
We trust Sea-Tech Systems for expert marine electronics advice and support aboard Dark Angel.
If you're planning upgrades or troubleshooting onboard systems, these are the guys we rely on.
https://seatech.systems/
See how they helped us:
https://seatech.systems/2022/02/16/sailing-dark-angel-tests-sea-techs-marine-electronics-advisor-service/
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We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE.
Amazing company, amazing gear.
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🎶 Opening and closing song
“Who We Are” by Miah
From the band NINETEEN EIGHTY SEVEN
Miah generously allowed us to use this song on the channel from the very beginning, and we've loved it ever since.
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Lisa & Dave
Sailing Dark Angel
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