Preparing for its world tour, the Juno sailboat undergoes meticulous readiness. Anchoring is a crucial aspect, with the main anchor chain serving as a pivotal component in securing the yacht. Careful consideration is given to the amount of chain released, known as the scope, for effective anchorage. Marking the chain ensures accurate measurement, aiding in … Read more
The Juno sailboat bustles with preparation for its world tour adventure. Crew members diligently drill and fill track holes, essential components guiding the sheets controlling the sails ahead of the masts. These tracks bear immense loads, necessitating numerous bolts to secure them firmly to the decks. Each bolt tightened symbolizes readiness, ensuring safety and reliability … Read more
The Juno sailboat will embarked on its voyage with gusto. Yet, this addition proved problematic, as it was poorly fitted and led to degradation along the way. Undeterred, the crew rallied with the aid of some helpful friends. Together, they tackled the issue head-on, determined to overcome the setback. With ingenuity and teamwork, they rectified … Read more
Grant’s innovative conversion of single-level spaces into multi-level storage areas onboard the Juno sailboat significantly expanded our capacity for storing essential supplies on open ocean voyages. This strategic utilization of existing space provided a substantial volume increase, ensuring ample room for food and other necessities crucial for extended cruising. Grant’s ingenuity not only optimized storage … Read more
There are literally hundreds and wire and pipes in a yacht, all of them out of view. This makes getting to understand them more challenging than that was imagined. Grant and I spent countless hours becoming familiar with colours, sizes, junctions etc. This is underneath the main dining room area or communial area. The wires … Read more
Uprading the Aft shower. This video shows the Aft head where we are making an adjustment to the height of the shower. You will see the new one being installed, which is going to make showering more comfortable. The aft shower head was too low for regular height folks, so we decided to move it … Read more
In this video, we encounter a frustrating issue with the propane tank, which continues to indicate a gas leak even after disconnection. Despite tracing the lines, we discover four disconnected cables, ruling out the source. Determined to resolve the problem, we document our troubleshooting process and eventual solution. Join us as we navigate through challenges, … Read more
Watch this video that introduces you to Juno and her owners, Grant and Leigh. Also description of the route we plan to sail. This expedition isn’t just for Leigh and Grant; it’s an open invitation for you to be part of the adventure. Engage by reading, commenting, and sharing their posts. The brothers encourage people … Read more