https://youtu.be/KXM1qQMm-KM In this episode we embark on a shakedown sail – cruising from Marathon in the Middle Keys down to Key West to meet up with some good friends and then back again – and putting everything to the test. …
Legacy Sailing Videos
This was our original YouTube channel—the first miles under the keel, the first lessons learned the hard way, the first glimpses of what this life might become. It’s a little rough around the edges (and yes, a bit uncomfortable for us to watch at times), but it’s real. And in many ways, it matters more because of that.
If you’ve ever wondered how this journey started—or you’re curious to see Garuda I in her earlier days—you’ll find it all here. Every misstep, every small win, every moment that quietly pointed us… just a bit further.
These episodes were filmed between 2022 and 2023, during our first attempt at building a life afloat. Looking back, what stands out isn’t the quality of the footage—it’s the willingness to begin before we felt ready. These videos remind me that progress rarely looks impressive in the moment. It just looks like showing up.
For where the journey is now—aboard Garuda II—you can follow along on the current channel.
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We’re hauling out in the boatyard to get a few things done, and wouldn’t you know it, a hurricane arrives. Now we’re caught in the boatyard during storm season… We headed into the boatyard to replace a thru-hull or two …
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In this episode set sail on our Maiden Voyage… and while that should be enough of a stress creator on it’s own, we somewhat have a schedule to keep. So we set sail in less than ideal conditions – dodging …
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https://youtu.be/BK-TyQFNxyE We’re breaking the timeline for this Happy Holidays Update and to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Holiday Season! There’s a lot happening here in Boot Key harbor, marathon, Florida – lighted boat parade, egg nog on the dinghy …
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https://youtu.be/Yamcr5pOUOA In this episode we upgrade a bit by installing an Electric windlass – removing our old manual windlass first and re-fiberglassing the deck to address a leak. The leak was likely more annoying than problematic, because every time it …
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In this episode we finally get around to putting Starlink on the boat… and we couldn’t be happier with it! We don’t have all the considerations that a residential customer might (our “dishy’s” view is rarely blocked from viewing the …