Life is Like Sailing - A Four Week Refit

[@CruisingTheCut]

Looking great! 😍

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks David! and I hope you are well. :)

[@1240enzo]

Very nicely done Alfie, when you find good shipwrights who clearly know their stuff your on a winner. Maintaining Northern Dancer V while requiring your input and that of others, at the same she rewards you in so many tangible and less tangible ways. Peace of mind and knowing that she can take you anywhere you may wish to on the water in the future is such a good feeling. In my own less involved way, maintaining my own little 30 ft boat is equally rewarding to me. Boats are special in how they can make you feel.

[@lifeislikesailing]

I always say if you don't like boat maintenance, don't buy a boat. I really enjoy bringing things back to their original glory and Northern Dancer V has been a great project so far. Well, you understand since it sounds like you are doing the same. :)

[@normanroberts6680]

The Northern Dancer V always shows very well maintained on video. You do a beautiful job of caring for the vessel. 👍

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and she is a labour of love for sure. :)

[@donb4386]

I can’t get over how terrific your boat looks. The Blackline team do good work.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and they sure do! :)

[@johnwishart7950]

i am amazed how big the bow sprit is when you see it off the boat another great video thank you

[@lifeislikesailing]

I know what you mean, I was shocked at how big, long, and heavy it was when carting it around! ha

[@jorgeconcheyro]

Always a pleasure wtaching your videos mate, cheers!!!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Coyotehello]

Wow, that is a nice refit for s/v Northern Dancer V. Congratulations. She looks better and better, season after season. Great work. Great video as always.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you so much!!

[@surfingjim8321]

Great video. Blackline does excellent work.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and they sure do!

[@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758]

Having a video blog I’m sure has a positive influence insuring the work you have done.

[@lifeislikesailing]

It sure does! :)

[@simonfarrow5873]

The care and attention you’re putting into Northern Dancer V is really impressive and it shows. She’s looking gorgeous

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you so much, it truly is a pleasure to bring her back to her original glory. :)@@simonfarrow5873

[@rogerrearden759]

As always...the gold standard for sailing videos. ND5 among some other gorgeous vessels. 👏 on the new rigging! I am 😁 to see you on ASI again. Love you guys.

[@lifeislikesailing]

So glad you enjoyed this one and fun to know you can follow us around on AIS. :)

[@rogerrearden759]

@@lifeislikesailing I spoke too soon. According to my app, you've been in Ladysmith for 5 days.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Very nice! I have worked with sapele in the past and you are correct, it is HEAVY. I like the look of the wood, the way it machines, and the way it finishes. It is very pretty. Northern Dancer is looking great. Looking forward to future voyages.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and stayed tuned for move content from our Desolation Sound trip. The Sapele Mahogany sure is a nice material to work with and I have no doubt about it being the right choice for the bowsprit. :)

[@beachbum333]

Thanks for another great video. It seems to me that you find peace when you're aboard Northern Dancer. Stay well. Stay happy. Continued peace in your life.

[@lifeislikesailing]

So glad you enjoyed it and being on board Northern Dancer V is definitely my happy place. :)

[@svswellskimmer5785]

So glad to see you replaced that bowsprit. I commented to you when taking your dock lines at the Round Saltspring Race that it looked a little questionable...I was worried! At any rate, it is great to see your thorough action on standing rigging and bowsprit. Hope you will do Round Saltspring '24 and again impress us all with your beautiful boat. - Randall, 'Swell Skimmer'

[@lifeislikesailing]

Hi Randall. Yes, the rigging, bow sprit, and roller furlers were on the list of things to address since we bought Norther Dancer V and so glad we have it done now. We definitely plan to attend the Round Saltspring 2024! :)

[@Prel8]

A great video. NDV is looking better each video.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@adamlockwood331]

Another great one ! Thank you Alfy and Devlin for all that you do.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you so much and we are so glad you enjoy the content! :)

[@massoud999]

Great, thanks 🧜‍♂

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you. :)

[@DavidWing]

Thanks for sharing! A truly enjoyable diversion while I eat my breakfast. Alas, I have a fence to finish mending...I'll see you in the next one!

[@lifeislikesailing]

So glad you enjoyed this episode during breakfast, and good luck on finished the fence!

[@steveconly4811]

What a nice refit! Great channel! Thank you!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@monumentmom7593]

4 weeks, wow. But it looks great! Looking forward to your future adventures.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and stay tuned! :)

[@millzee60]

Northern Dancer V is looking better and better. Beautiful boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you!

[@iCE2sKY]

I was here on this channel a long time ago. Wow what a beautiful sailboat you have now!!! Great video as always!!

[@lifeislikesailing]

So glad you are caught up with seeing our current boat and glad that you enjoyed the episode! :)

[@trevhedges]

Very cool thanks!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@myoldtractorshed]

Thank you.

[@lifeislikesailing]

You are welcome and glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@cbrucewarren]

glad I was able to bump into you at canoe cove and chat but you escaped before I saw the new bow sprit... looks great!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Always very fun to meet the viewers! Sorry you missed seeing the final installation of the sprit!

[@normanboyes4983]

Nice video Alfy, nice boat, nice new bowsprit and rigging - a beautiful boat. On the lot at ion for the wee refit - are those sheds where Peter keeps one of of three boats while he makes sawdust?😀👍⛵️

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and Peter isn't at these sheds, but not too far away. :)

[@brianhenry5834]

Nice job Alfi, she looks great

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks Brian, and I just got the tool in the mail. Thank you!

[@johnbrown-cn8uh]

Nice work Alpy .that bowsprit looks amazing ,great work . Some major upgrades there ,however, you always need to keep up with maintenance on your boat or things add up quickly. That boat looks better all the time,love the video.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and I always say, 'if you don't like boat maintenance, don't buy a boat'. lol

[@johnbrown-cn8uh]

Ha ,HA Alpy there`s no end to the work,but , boat lovers except that probably as a bit of a challenge and just get on with it. Take care mate.@@lifeislikesailing

[@lifeislikesailing]

Definitely and take care as well. :)@@johnbrown-cn8uh

[@leejackson2969]

Fantastic footage! Northern Dancer is a beauty.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

This was interesting!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@royfitzsimmons6226]

Just found your site. Great videos. Thank You. What make is your boat?

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad you are enjoying the content so far. Our boat is a 1979 Hans Christian 43 ketch. There is a bout tour video in our collection if you want to see more of it above decks and below. :)

[@postholedigger8726]

How about more cooking videos. A great meal has to be the highlight after a day of sailing.

[@lifeislikesailing]

We'll try to make a few more of those. :)

[@tWoforgamenot1]

very cool Thank You Will Be Looking Hug Y2 :) ..

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

ty. give us more hug :)@@lifeislikesailing

[@tWoforgamenot1]

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[@kenlynch6332]

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[@lifeislikesailing]

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[@kaspar_1982]

wow, i bet the bill for this would wake you up in the morning. It takes a fat and utterly fearless wallet for a hans christian, however they are jewels of the seas. she's a lucky girl...

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes it sure was, but we are very lucky to have our wonderful Hans Christian, which is why we are happy to do what it takes to maintain her. We are the lucky ones to have her. :)

[@barbroevanderlindquist4128]

Well you have sertanly a very seawerdy boat for crossing the Ocean's in if you so wan't! ⛵🌬🌊❄☔⛈🌤🕊🇸🇪

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we may just do that at some point. :)