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Where did The O'Kellys go?
by Nick and Megan O'Kelly
We've been on an epic odyssey over the past couple of years, searching for our next catamaran, and we're ready to share everything with you.Buckle up!
Episodes
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Where did The O'Kellys go?
We've been on an epic odyssey over the past couple of years, searching for our next catamaran, and we're ready to share everything with you. Buckle up!
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Tracking our Expenses and an update from the Raggeds
Our video this week is all about how much we spent in 2021. Many good insights came from tracking every penny spent - do you keep track? We also give an update on our passage to the Raggeds and current situation.
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Curses, creative process and what's next for the O'Kellys
Fishing apparently isn't for us, but we sure have fun trying! We share more of our creative process and where we're headed this season. order some coffee at www.okellystyle.com get a 20% discount with code - sheets.
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LIVE and LEARN - 5 Years of catamaran ownership
This week's video on The O'Kelly's YouTube channel was all about the things we would have done differently over the past 5 years. We add another one to the list and share our WISH LIST if money were no object.
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Alone again...
This week we said goodbye to Megan's mom and Mark after a fantastic visit, perfect weather and magical encounter with a turtle. 20% off O'Kelly Style Coffee - go to www.okellystyle.com and enter the code "sheets". Incredible, fresh roasted coffee shipped immediately to your doorstep!
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The Pendulum Swings
Serious PAYOFF happening on Clarity after many tough months of boat work and cold weather. La Nina in the Bahamas is incredible and we're soaking in time with our moms and final few weeks in the Bahamas. Enjoy 20% off O'Kelly Style Coffee with the code "sheets" - www.okellystyle.com
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We're baaaaacckk talking New Sails and Sabbatical vs Retirement vs Working while cruising
Thank you to our sponsor, Buldano Turkish Towels, go to www.buldano.com and use code "okellys" for 15% off.
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Intercepted by a fighter jet!
We made it around Hatteras with a little help from our friends! We're here in beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC awaiting our much anticipated Ullman mainsail. This episode is brought to you by Buldano Turkish Towels, save 15% on your entire purchase when you go to www.buldano.com and enter the…
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Offshore preps go wrong - double check this well in advance
We're talking about our Iridium Go Satellite Communications this week along with some trends our clients are seeing in the new boat buying world. What boat would we buy if we were in the market? Save 20% on O'Kelly Style Coffee by entering the code "sheets" www.okellystyle.com
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99 Propblems but the pitch ain't one
Not this again!! We finally headed south for warmer climates when the prop vibration curse struck again! But it's alright, Nick got a new electric guitar. Save 20% on O'Kelly Style Coffee with the code "sheets" www.okellystyle.com
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Annapolis Boat Show - we have the best Patrons!
The highlight of the Annapolis boat show was hands down the opportunity to meet so many of YOU!! We're so grateful for this community of DOERS and cannot wait to meet you out on the water and to follow your adventures as you set off! Thank you! This episode is sponsored by O'Kelly Style Coffee,...
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Annapolis Boat Show Peeps
Reflections from day one at the boat show, Megan's talk at Cruiser University and this week's video about the small craft festival in St. Michaels.
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Under Pressure (washer)
It's the final countdown...a few more weeks and this bird is sailing south! Why did it take us 5 years to get a pressure washer? How nice is it to be at a dock getting packages and final preps done? Can we sail directly to the US Virgin Islands? Need to check with insurance.
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We're in a Movie Set
This week we find ourselves in one of the most picturesque seaside towns in the Chesapeake Bay, St. Michaels. We update you on our new mainsail, a Leopard 46 meetup, and we chat about who exactly is out here cruising: retired? Sabbatical? Working and Cruising?
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Secret Sailmaker Partner revealed!
Our first O'Kelly Style Coffee roast is shipping today! Thank you to all of our viewers who ordered and are excited to have coffee with us. Visit www.okellystyle.com and order by Oct 3rd for our next roast! In this episode we share details about our new sailmaker partner as well as some exciting...
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We're (not so) Vain
We're back, 4 straight weeks in a row! Nick turns 48 this weekend so of course we talk about aging and neck surgery among other fun things we've been doing during our stay in Annapolis. This episode is sponsored by O'Kelly Style Coffee - check out www.okellystyle.com for more info!
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Underway again with new lessons learned
This week we talk about our final push to leave the dock, unfortunately without our long anticipated mainsail. Live and learn, regardless it feels SO good to feel the wind in our hair and sails! Brought to you by O'Kelly Style Coffee
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Our week off YouTube to launch the empire
Today is THE day we launch our COFFEE on www.okellystyle.com We're starting with two whole bean options - CLARITY - full caffeine Medium/Dark and MEGAN'S DECAF - 100% naturally decaffeinated Medium blend. We can't wait to hear what you think!
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Got Grit? This is what success looks like
We are back, kicking off cruising season #6 and podcast season #4. We have been quite busy with our mini-refit on Clarity, a visit with family and starting a Coffee business. Excited to be back in real time and continue our "behind the scenes" with you all!!
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The anxiety episode - our top 5 fears
We're back after a week long summer break! As we've gained experienced cruising on the open ocean, what used to be scary to us no longer is, yet other things have become legitimate fears. So what is worth worrying about? We list our top five fears, but also list out what is no longer bothersome…
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Getting our priorities straight and our final days in the Exumas
The key to cruising is to do the next best thing in terms of safety and security WHILE holding a bigger vision for where you see yourselves going.
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More for Newbies cruising and our Columbus backlash
It's been a hectic few weeks juggling boat projects, video editing and passage making so we thank you for your patience and understanding! Today we talk about the last few videos: Newbie cruisers Vanessa's BLOG - https://searchingforacheeseburgerinparadise.com/ Long Island & the Columbus backlash...
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The show about nothing & the Q&A continued
We're back! This week is a conglomeration of our last two videos - BOAT LIFE: Hard to leave Paradise and Boat Price Predictions & we get Personal Q&A.
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Intruder - the weirdest thing that's ever happened while cruising
More on this week's video on our intruder, and our latest update on where we're headed for hurricane season.
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Decision Fatigue
Which way should we go for hurricane season - north or south? The debate continues...
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Buy a small boat now or save for the big one?
There are so many ways to begin your sailing adventure. You can crew on other boats, charter or buy a small boat to practice all the basics like sailing, maintenance, etc. Today we talk about all of these and setting expectations for when you do get the "big" one.
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You're feeling very, very sleepy
Talking hypnosis, dreams, snakes and how YouTube affects our lives in a good way.
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YOUTUBE - behind the scenes, how much we earn, etc.
What can we say, we love sharing our experience! We've been making videos for 2 years and there are well over 110 if you count the videos on our other channels - Megan O'Kelly, Monkeys on a Rock and O'Kelly Tech. We're still having fun so that means we'll carry on. Thanks for tuning in and…
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Take the Courage
We are hunkered down waiting for strong winds to blow themselves out and talk about an inspiring circumnavigator we met recently. She's an inspiration.
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Tragedy Strikes in Georgetown & our NEEL 47 Trimaran review
We're feeling sad & shocked to hear about the recent death of a fellow cruiser here in Georgetown, Exumas. It's a reminder of how fragile life is and to be extra careful on or near water. We also share more on this week's video about the NEEL 47 Trimaran we had the opportunity to sail. It was...
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Winter weather and the importance of organizing your finances
Reflecting on the extreme winter weather and this week's video about how to organize your finances before you go cruising.
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STOP THIEF!
Crazy story about the time my wallet was stolen before our first cruise. We also talk about the importance of FITNESS as part of our mini series on what you can do to prepare for the cruising life.
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THE greatest lesson we learned from cruising
Also, more on part two (TOOLS) of our mini series on what you can do NOW before you even get your boat.
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What you can do NOW before you get the boat?
On this week's video (ARE WE STUCK - BLISS INTERRUPTED) we introduced a new mini series inspired from our consulting calls: What can we do NOW before we go cruising? Our first segment was on provisioning, and over the next few episodes we'll talk about what tools we have on board, physical…
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Chaps my hide
Behind the scenes of our latest episode - MEGA YACHTS ARE DRIVING US CRAZY! Join our Patreon for even MORE of an inside scoop with footage!
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Propblems
Wait, why is the prop loose??? We had to divert Clarity to a marina to diagnose and repair a loose prop. They do say cruising is working on a boat in exotic locations...
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Adventure is a state of mind
Happy New Year everyone! We're cruising in the Exumas reflecting on how much adventure is a state of mind.
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Pivotal moments in 2020
Thank you all for tuning in this year, we're wishing you a safe and festive holiday season. 2020 was a pivotal year so we talk about some of the big moments in this podcast. Cheers to a new year, 2021 is going to be amazing!
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Where is everyone? And should we change things up?
It's pretty quiet in the Abacos and we love it! We're also thinking about changing up our YouTube schedule.
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What it takes to get into the Bahamas during a pandemic
There was a fair amount of drama and stars aligning to get our weather window, paperwork and camera gear but we did it!
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Beware of sailing plans
Slowing down and going with the flow has been our theme this week. We talk about how planning and expectations can doom the whole sailing trip.
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Gratitude and ego
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Post mortem
Today we go through the details of this week's episode with Eta and how we process the experience. Are you thinking about starting a website? We love Squarespace and through our affiliate program can offer you a 10% discount. Click on the link below and use this special promotion code BLKFRI10...
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Guest pooped on deck
Today we talk about guest and crew etiquette and our current home at Cape Lookout.
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We SPLASHED, plan for the Bahamas and talk about GRIT
It feels so good to be back in the water, but there are so many projects to knock out before sailing south. We talk about the changing rules for the Bahamas and answer a viewer's question about all the challenges that come with maintaining a boat. You definitely need grit to earn those pristine...
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Weather and newbie (and impatient) sailor warnings
West coast update before we head back to Clarity, and more on this week's weather video and warnings for impatient & newbie sailors setting out to sea.
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Docking and the pursuit of greatness
We talk more about this week's docking video, our new cameras coming in the mail and that time I fell in the water while docking.
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Cruising etiquette 101
This week we dive deeper into the subject of cruising etiquette and how to be a good crew member.
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