Acorn To Arabella

We are building a 38’ sailboat from stump to ship, once complete she will take us around the world. We hope to inspire and educate as many people as possible along the way. Join us on our journey and let us show you that with a bit of dedication, good company and some old school smarts even the wildest of dreams can be made to come true! For inquiries about collaborating or integrations, please e…

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We Stripped Our Wooden Sailboat Back to Bare Wood... AgainThe owner of the wooden sailboat Arabella strips the hull to bare wood to fix paint adhesion.Oct 2, 2026 · Port La Tour, Canada

PublishedOct 2, 2026

Duration28:26

Views148K

LocationPort La Tour, Canada

Saying Goodbye to Newfoundland—and the Man Who Inspired ArabellaThe wooden sailboat Arabella departs Newfoundland for Maine as the crew navigates tight docks and heavy weather.Sep 4, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedSep 4, 2026

Duration28:33

Views41K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Upgrading the Rudder and Another Trek To The CliffSteve installs custom wooden cheeks on the tiller of Arabella to improve cockpit clearance and steering ergonomics.Aug 14, 2026 · Green's Harbour, Canada

PublishedAug 14, 2026

Duration26:44

Views30K

LocationGreen's Harbour, Canada

We're Climbing a Wall No One Has Ever Climbed Before | Rock Climbing on Newfoundland's South CoastSteve and Robin establish a climbing base camp near Francois, Newfoundland, after anchoring *Arabella* at Sandy Point.Jul 31, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedJul 31, 2026

Duration30:13

Views16K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Exploring Newfoundland's Unclimbed Coastal Cliffs by SailboatThe crew of Arabella uses a stern-tie and grapnel anchor system to secure their boat in Newfoundland.Jul 17, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedJul 17, 2026

Duration23:54

Views21K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Fjord Hopping | Arabella Sails East Toward The NuddickCleaning a carburetor and applying anti-seize to stainless screws resolved an outboard motor's failure to rev.Jul 3, 2026 · Burgeo, Canada

PublishedJul 3, 2026

Duration26:11

Views31K

LocationBurgeo, Canada

Replacing Victoria's 100+ Year Old Mahogany TransomLarch replaces century-old mahogany in Victoria's transom, glued with TotalBoat Thixo and sheathed in fiberglass.Jun 29, 2026 · Little Catalina, Canada

PublishedJun 29, 2026

Duration15:06

Views32K

LocationLittle Catalina, Canada

Haul Out, Paint, Launch | Arabella Heads for Newfoundland's South CoastEight months in Corner Brook left only slime on Arabella's bottom — ice damage near the rudder was minor.Jun 19, 2026 · Corner Brook, Newfoundland

PublishedJun 19, 2026

Duration26:05

Views44K

LocationCorner Brook, Newfoundland

Back to the Woods That Built ArabellaSteve returns to the New England woodlot where white oak felled 10 years ago built Arabella.Jun 9, 2026 · Granby, United States

PublishedJun 9, 2026

Duration4:36

Views10K

LocationGranby, United States

Pitching, Scraping and Oiling the Deck | Preparing Arabella for Sea AgainSteve repairs leaking pine deck pitch seams and reinforces anchor pennant chafe protection using fire hose.Jun 5, 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedJun 5, 2026

Duration30:04

Views33K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

I Had 2 Hours and a Pile of Scrap Canvas… So I Built ThisSteve sews a mesh-bottomed anchor-rode bag for Arabella from scrap canvas in about 2 hours.May 29, 2026

PublishedMay 29, 2026

Duration13:00

Views12K

Preparing Arabella for the Biggest Adventure YetSteve prepares Arabella for a Newfoundland summer combining sailing with a 600-foot granite first ascent.May 22, 2026 · Boston, United States

PublishedMay 22, 2026

Duration33:51

Views36K

LocationBoston, United States

We Solved One of the Most Dangerous Problems on Our SailboatCustom mast-mounted rope bags organize halyards and reefing lines to prevent tangles during heavy weather sail handling.May 8, 2026 · Victoria, Canada

PublishedMay 8, 2026

Duration39:23

Views26K

LocationVictoria, Canada

Three Days in the Backcountry | Corner Brook, NewfoundlandSteve and Carter navigate deep snow and dense forest to locate a backcountry ski route in Newfoundland.Apr 30, 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedApr 30, 2026

Duration13:32

Views10K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

We Built Our Own Sail Covers (And Learned the Hard Way)A continuous control line allows for remote operation of the mizzen stack pack from the cockpit.Apr 24, 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedApr 24, 2026

Duration28:54

Views21K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

Why We Built Arabella…The Dream We’re Finally ChasingThe crew plans to use their boat to access remote, unexplored climbing crags on Newfoundland's south coast.Apr 17, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedApr 17, 2026

Duration12:42

Views22K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Spring Boat Projects Begin | Fixing Tools & Rebuilding Aboard ArabellaSteve repairs a hatchet handle and builds a new transom panel using local larch while wintering aboard.Apr 10, 2026

PublishedApr 10, 2026

Duration36:38

Views26K

10 Years Since We Built This Boat | What’s Next for ArabellaTen years after felling the first tree, Arabella overwinters in Newfoundland ice before heading to Newfoundland's south coast granite walls.Apr 3, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedApr 3, 2026

Duration5:20

Views21K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

A Bad Crash…Then Back to Ice Climbing in Newfoundland | Life Aboard ArabellaSteve and Carter use static lines and snowshoes to scout and climb remote ice routes in Newfoundland.Mar 27, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedMar 27, 2026

Duration21:10

Views15K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Crossing Thin Ice in Newfoundland | Baker’s Brook Recon & Frozen Boat FixesSteve crosses Baker's Brook Pond on skis roped to Carter, confirming six inches of ice before each advance.Mar 6, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedMar 6, 2026

Duration26:08

Views13K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Skiing Into 1,700-Foot Ice Walls in Gros Morne | Remote Newfoundland Ice ClimbingSteve and Carter ski into Gros Morne's Baker's Brook Pond to scout 1,700-foot ice climbing walls.Feb 27, 2026

PublishedFeb 27, 2026

Duration25:04

Views12K

Frozen In, Deep Powder & an Emergency Flight Home | Winter Sailing in NewfoundlandMaintaining a bubbler system and manual ice clearing prevents hull damage during winter storage in Newfoundland.Feb 20, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedFeb 20, 2026

Duration26:11

Views20K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Equipment Check, Our Ice Climbing Tools - BONUS EPISODESteve and Carter review their ice climbing kits, including Black Diamond Vipers, Petzl Nomics, and ice screws.Feb 16, 2026

PublishedFeb 16, 2026

Duration9:50

Views6K

Ice Climbing Above the Ocean in Newfoundland | Living Aboard in a Frozen HarborA one-horsepower de-icer and a floating log fender protect a boat from ice damage in Newfoundland.Feb 13, 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedFeb 13, 2026

Duration23:32

Views21K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

Winter Camping & Backcountry Ski Recon in Newfoundland | Pulk Sleds, Snow, and Sea CliffsEnclosing a boat deck with shrink-wrap and framing significantly improves winter comfort and reduces cabin condensation.Feb 6, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedFeb 6, 2026

Duration29:33

Views16K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Back to Arabella: Winter Ski Prep, DIY Gear, and the Day a Ski Sank the BoatThe crew fabricates custom sled bags for winter gear and recovers a ski lost overboard in Newfoundland.Jan 30, 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedJan 30, 2026

Duration28:28

Views26K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Feathering Prop Rebuild Start to Finish & Saying Goodbye to Arabella (For Now)Accutech technicians rebuild Arabella's Variprop in Dover, New Hampshire, tracing blade-binding to biofouling.Dec 12, 2025

PublishedDec 12, 2025

Duration39:38

Views36K

Building a Winter Tent Over Our Sailboat | Shrink Wrap Prep in NewfoundlandA wooden frame supports a clear-tarp and shrink-wrap winter enclosure on the deck of Arabella.Dec 5, 2025 · Little Catalina, Canada

PublishedDec 5, 2025

Duration19:28

Views33K

LocationLittle Catalina, Canada

Quick Haul-Out & Hull Inspection | Preparing Arabella for a Newfoundland WinterThe crew removes the propeller for winter maintenance and installs a shaft anode to prevent galvanic corrosion.Nov 28, 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedNov 28, 2025

Duration13:13

Views32K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

Sailboat Winterization: Removing Sails, Fixing Corroded Hardware & Prepping for Haul-OutSteve strips the Barlow 24 for winter, removing rigging and sails to facilitate deck maintenance and repairs.Nov 21, 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedNov 21, 2025

Duration29:23

Views31K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

Prepping Arabella for Winter | Anchor Chain Upgrades & Getting Ready for a Season AshoreThe owner of Arabella marks anchor chain with color-coded nylon segments to improve depth accuracy while cruising.Nov 14, 2025

PublishedNov 14, 2025

Duration25:30

Views26K

Handmade Fur Slippers & Mitts Aboard Arabella | Winter Boat Life in NewfoundlandSteve seals a leaking diesel heater pipe and crafts custom fur slippers and mitts for winter living.Nov 7, 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedNov 7, 2025

Duration28:47

Views16K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

Mountain Biking & Trad Climbing in Newfoundland | Exploring Gros Morne’s Hidden Trails & TablelandsTraditional climbing in the Tablelands requires careful gear placement due to the slippery, loose rock quality.Oct 31, 2025 · Rocky Harbour, Canada

PublishedOct 31, 2025

Duration22:58

Views14K

LocationRocky Harbour, Canada

Exploring the Local Shipwreck & Multi-Pitch Climbing in Corner Brook, NLThe crew overwinters in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, while documenting a grounded container ship and local multi-pitch climbing.Oct 24, 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

PublishedOct 24, 2025

Duration18:01

Views20K

LocationCorner Brook, Canada

Getting Ready to Live Aboard a Sailboat During Winter in NewfoundlandSteve winterizes the water maker, installs quick-connect water fills, and repairs a leaking diesel heater on *Arabella*.Oct 17, 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedOct 17, 2025

Duration21:23

Views30K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Challenge Accepted: Backpacking the Northern & Long Range Traverse in Gros Morne National ParkBackpacking the 75-kilometer Northern and Long Range Traverses in Gros Morne National Park requires off-trail navigation skills.Oct 10, 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedOct 10, 2025

Duration31:40

Views19K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Over Land and Sea: The Final Passage of the Year from Codroy to the Bay of IslandsThe crew of Arabella secures their vessel in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, for a seven-month winter layup.Oct 3, 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedOct 3, 2025

Duration18:13

Views20K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Sailing to Newfoundland and Finding the Greatest Rescue Story EverThe crew of Arabella secures their boat in a narrow Newfoundland inlet using shore lines and Dyneema.Sep 26, 2025 · Isle aux Morts, Canada

PublishedSep 26, 2025

Duration25:55

Views33K

LocationIsle aux Morts, Canada

From Bras d’Or Lake to the North Atlantic: Learning (and Splicing) the RopesThe crew of Arabella prepares for Newfoundland by splicing a nylon rode to anchor chain using Spectra.Sep 19, 2025 · Johnstown, Canada

PublishedSep 19, 2025

Duration31:33

Views24K

LocationJohnstown, Canada

Anchored Bow and Stern at the Greatest Anchorage in the Bras d’OrsThe crew of *Arabella* practices stern-to anchoring techniques in the Bras d’Or Lakes before crossing to Newfoundland.Sep 12, 2025 · Hay Cove, Canada

PublishedSep 12, 2025

Duration22:12

Views25K

LocationHay Cove, Canada

Cruising the Bras d’Or Lakes: A Good Start in St. Peter’sThe crew of the 53-ft trawler *Arabella* practices anchoring and upgrades their dinghy painter line in Nova Scotia.Sep 5, 2025 · St. Peter's, Canada

PublishedSep 5, 2025

Duration24:50

Views23K

LocationSt. Peter's, Canada

Exploring Halifax by Foot and Terence Bay by Paddleboard…But Still No WoodsSteve installs a red oak plywood ceiling in the Arabella workbench area to secure the bilge.Aug 29, 2025 · Peggys Cove, Canada

PublishedAug 29, 2025

Duration21:21

Views24K

LocationPeggys Cove, Canada

Rock Climbing on Shannon Island: Training for a 2,000’ Big Wall in NewfoundlandThe crew of *Arabella* scouts climbing routes in Nova Scotia before a fire ban alters their cruising plans.Aug 22, 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

PublishedAug 22, 2025

Duration18:19

Views16K

LocationNewfoundland, Canada

Anchored in Terence Bay: It’s Time for Some Rock ClimbingThe 45-ft schooner Arabella navigates a shallow channel into Grover Cove, Nova Scotia, at high tide.Aug 15, 2025 · Peggys Cove Preservation Area, Canada

PublishedAug 15, 2025

Duration23:45

Views21K

LocationPeggys Cove Preservation Area, Canada

Single-Handing the 38’ Wooden Sailboat He Built HimselfSteve single-hands the 38-foot wooden sailboat Arabella from Lunenburg to Cub Basin, Nova Scotia.Aug 8, 2025 · Shelburne, Canada

PublishedAug 8, 2025

Duration23:35

Views36K

LocationShelburne, Canada

From P-Town to Nova Scotia: Our First International Sailing AdventureRelocating a Pelagic autopilot sensor away from a steel propane tank resolves magnetic interference during a passage.Aug 1, 2025 · Shelburne, Canada

PublishedAug 1, 2025

Duration17:02

Views36K

LocationShelburne, Canada

We’re Over-Wintering Where? Getting Ready for Our First International PassageThe crew of *Arabella* prepares for an international passage to Nova Scotia and wintering in Newfoundland.Jul 25, 2025 · Mattapoisett, United States

PublishedJul 25, 2025

Duration20:48

Views39K

LocationMattapoisett, United States

Moving the Diesel Engine Panel & A New Cockpit Nav StationSteve upgrades the cockpit navigation station and tensions the Dyneema deadeye lines on the schooner Arabella.Jul 18, 2025

PublishedJul 18, 2025

Duration23:34

Views46K

Repairing Rot in the Bowsprit & Snugging Up a Loose RigReplacing standard Dyneema with heat-set Dyneema eliminates rig creep and maintains tension for a new Code Zero.Jul 11, 2025

PublishedJul 11, 2025

Duration27:48

Views45K

Gale Force Winds & Broken Autopilot! Offshore from VA to MAArabella's Reactor 40 rudder feedback sensor fails mid-passage in 35-knot winds off the Mid-Atlantic coast.Jun 20, 2025

PublishedJun 20, 2025

Duration26:31

Views38K

Sticker Shock! Decorating the Dodger Before Cruising to NorfolkArabella's out-of-warranty GMI-20 replacement gets Ocracoke to Norfolk underway via the inside ICW route.Jun 13, 2025

PublishedJun 13, 2025

Duration19:46

Views35K

Dodging Shoals and Working on the Dodger: Sailing to Ocracoke Island & Cape HatterasThe crew of Arabella repairs their dodger and manages solar wiring while anchored at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina.Jun 6, 2025 · Ocracoke, United States

PublishedJun 6, 2025

Duration19:10

Views35K

LocationOcracoke, United States

Fixing a Leaky Boat Deck & More Boat Maintenance FunThe owner of *Arabella* repairs deck leaks by compressing pitch and replaces a loose windlass key.May 30, 2025 · Beaufort, United States

PublishedMay 30, 2025

Duration20:58

Views39K

LocationBeaufort, United States

5 Days And 4 Nights Offshore: Catching Mahi & Learning LessonsA 45-lb Mantis anchor is lost overboard during a 600-mile passage when its shackle works loose.May 23, 2025 · off the coast of the Southeastern United States

PublishedMay 23, 2025

Duration36:17

Views35K

Locationoff the coast of the Southeastern United States

Setting Sail for a 600-Mile Offshore Passage (But Only After a Little Boat Work)The owner of Arabella uses a Petzl Grigri to tension shrouds before a 600-mile offshore passage.May 16, 2025

PublishedMay 16, 2025

Duration24:03

Views44K

Trading the ePropulsion Electric Motor for a Loud, Smelly Gas Engine (But At Least It Works)ePropulsion battery rewired with a pigtail and cable gland after Deutsch connectors failed twice at Key Biscayne.May 9, 2025 · Key West, United States

PublishedMay 9, 2025

Duration17:49

Views55K

LocationKey West, United States

Boat Maintenance Woes: Technical Difficulties with the Watermaker & Auto HelmSteve installs a Garmin autopilot on Arabella but encounters data errors on the chartplotter after network integration.May 2, 2025 · Key West, United States

PublishedMay 2, 2025

Duration22:08

Views37K

LocationKey West, United States

Autopilot or Bust: A Metalwork Collaboration Between Acorn to Arabella and SV SeekerSteve welds a stainless autopilot bracket aboard SV Seeker after 3,000 miles of hand-steering Arabella.Apr 25, 2025 · Monroe County, United States

PublishedApr 25, 2025

Duration24:59

Views45K

LocationMonroe County, United States

After Over 3,000 Miles, Arabella Drops Anchor at the Dry TortugasThe crew of Arabella troubleshoots a Garmin autopilot installation and reactivates a Spectra water maker in Florida.Apr 18, 2025 · Monroe County, United States

PublishedApr 18, 2025

Duration26:55

Views41K

LocationMonroe County, United States

Sailing Two Wooden Boats & Saltwater Fly Fishing in the Ten Thousand IslandsThe wooden schooner Arabella sails 75 miles from Sanibel to the Ten Thousand Islands in gusty conditions.Apr 11, 2025 · Collier County, United States

PublishedApr 11, 2025

Duration26:40

Views34K

LocationCollier County, United States

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