SDA40 We Can't Furl the Jib! Conception Island
Our jib sail furler gets messed up heading into beautiful Conception Island. How do you screw up the only sail you can fly? We figured out a way.
Conception Island is breathtaking. Parrot fish looking up at me as I swim with them, thinking 'whatthef@ckare you? Long reefs, teaming with life. A beach that's got to be experienced to be believed, and me, Lisa, meeting my first reef shark, a lemon shark as big as me! Pop some corn, pour your favourite beverage and settle in. This is our longest video in a while. The beauty of this place cannot be exaggerated. We tried to capture as much as we can, so this is not a quick hi-lite reel. This island, her reefs and beaches, need to be savoured. Relax, feel the vibe, and count how many times you see me flinch while I hang out with my first reef shark!
We really wanted to share everything with you, but YouTube can be limiting to creativity. That's why we've finally taken the giant step of launching our Patreon channel. We have even more detailed versions on Patreon. Uncut, uncensored, less YouTube friendly. We will be formally announcing more about the difficult decision we made to move forward with Pateon in the coming days. More content is being posted there for our patrons as I write this. I'm also going to start publishing my own personal thoughts and feels on our new website with the release of our blog page. I've debated publishing these, because they're very personal to me, but sharing with you is the point to all of this.
There's a lot going on.
Buckle up.
Lisa
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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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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.
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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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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.
Spotify
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Lisa & Dave
Sailing Dark Angel
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