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…

Port La Tour, Canada· ott 2026

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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.2 ott 2026 · Port La Tour, Canada

Pubblicato2 ott 2026

Durata28:26

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PosizionePort 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.4 set 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato4 set 2026

Durata28:33

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.14 ago 2026 · Green's Harbour, Canada

Pubblicato14 ago 2026

Durata26:44

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PosizioneGreen'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.31 lug 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato31 lug 2026

Durata30:13

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.17 lug 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato17 lug 2026

Durata23:54

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.3 lug 2026 · Burgeo, Canada

Pubblicato3 lug 2026

Durata26:11

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PosizioneBurgeo, 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.29 giu 2026 · Little Catalina, Canada

Pubblicato29 giu 2026

Durata15:06

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PosizioneLittle 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.19 giu 2026 · Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Pubblicato19 giu 2026

Durata26:05

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PosizioneCorner Brook, Newfoundland

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

Pubblicato9 giu 2026

Durata4:36

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PosizioneGranby, 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.5 giu 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato5 giu 2026

Durata30:04

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PosizioneCorner 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.29 mag 2026

Pubblicato29 mag 2026

Durata13:00

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

Pubblicato22 mag 2026

Durata33:51

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PosizioneBoston, 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.8 mag 2026 · Victoria, Canada

Pubblicato8 mag 2026

Durata39:23

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PosizioneVictoria, 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.30 apr 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato30 apr 2026

Durata13:32

Visualizzazioni10K

PosizioneCorner 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.24 apr 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato24 apr 2026

Durata28:54

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PosizioneCorner 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.17 apr 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato17 apr 2026

Durata12:42

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.10 apr 2026

Pubblicato10 apr 2026

Durata36:38

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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.3 apr 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato3 apr 2026

Durata5:20

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.27 mar 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato27 mar 2026

Durata21:10

Visualizzazioni15K

PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.6 mar 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato6 mar 2026

Durata26:08

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.27 feb 2026

Pubblicato27 feb 2026

Durata25:04

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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.20 feb 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato20 feb 2026

Durata26:11

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.16 feb 2026

Pubblicato16 feb 2026

Durata9:50

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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.13 feb 2026 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato13 feb 2026

Durata23:32

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PosizioneCorner 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.6 feb 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato6 feb 2026

Durata29:33

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.30 gen 2026 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato30 gen 2026

Durata28:28

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.12 dic 2025

Pubblicato12 dic 2025

Durata39:38

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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.5 dic 2025 · Little Catalina, Canada

Pubblicato5 dic 2025

Durata19:28

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PosizioneLittle 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.28 nov 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato28 nov 2025

Durata13:13

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PosizioneCorner 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.21 nov 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato21 nov 2025

Durata29:23

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PosizioneCorner 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.14 nov 2025

Pubblicato14 nov 2025

Durata25:30

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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.7 nov 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato7 nov 2025

Durata28:47

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PosizioneCorner 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.31 ott 2025 · Rocky Harbour, Canada

Pubblicato31 ott 2025

Durata22:58

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PosizioneRocky 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.24 ott 2025 · Corner Brook, Canada

Pubblicato24 ott 2025

Durata18:01

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PosizioneCorner 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*.17 ott 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato17 ott 2025

Durata21:23

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.10 ott 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato10 ott 2025

Durata31:40

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.3 ott 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato3 ott 2025

Durata18:13

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PosizioneNewfoundland, 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.26 set 2025 · Isle aux Morts, Canada

Pubblicato26 set 2025

Durata25:55

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PosizioneIsle 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.19 set 2025 · Johnstown, Canada

Pubblicato19 set 2025

Durata31:33

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PosizioneJohnstown, 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.12 set 2025 · Hay Cove, Canada

Pubblicato12 set 2025

Durata22:12

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PosizioneHay 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.5 set 2025 · St. Peter's, Canada

Pubblicato5 set 2025

Durata24:50

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PosizioneSt. 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.29 ago 2025 · Peggys Cove, Canada

Pubblicato29 ago 2025

Durata21:21

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PosizionePeggys 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.22 ago 2025 · Newfoundland, Canada

Pubblicato22 ago 2025

Durata18:19

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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.15 ago 2025 · Peggys Cove Preservation Area, Canada

Pubblicato15 ago 2025

Durata23:45

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PosizionePeggys 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.8 ago 2025 · Shelburne, Canada

Pubblicato8 ago 2025

Durata23:35

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PosizioneShelburne, 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.1 ago 2025 · Shelburne, Canada

Pubblicato1 ago 2025

Durata17:02

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PosizioneShelburne, 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.25 lug 2025 · Mattapoisett, United States

Pubblicato25 lug 2025

Durata20:48

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PosizioneMattapoisett, 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.18 lug 2025

Pubblicato18 lug 2025

Durata23:34

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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.11 lug 2025

Pubblicato11 lug 2025

Durata27:48

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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.20 giu 2025

Pubblicato20 giu 2025

Durata26:31

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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.13 giu 2025

Pubblicato13 giu 2025

Durata19:46

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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.6 giu 2025 · Ocracoke, United States

Pubblicato6 giu 2025

Durata19:10

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PosizioneOcracoke, 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.30 mag 2025 · Beaufort, United States

Pubblicato30 mag 2025

Durata20:58

Visualizzazioni39K

PosizioneBeaufort, 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.23 mag 2025 · off the coast of the Southeastern United States

Pubblicato23 mag 2025

Durata36:17

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Posizioneoff 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.16 mag 2025

Pubblicato16 mag 2025

Durata24:03

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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.9 mag 2025 · Key West, United States

Pubblicato9 mag 2025

Durata17:49

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PosizioneKey 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.2 mag 2025 · Key West, United States

Pubblicato2 mag 2025

Durata22:08

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PosizioneKey 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.25 apr 2025 · Monroe County, United States

Pubblicato25 apr 2025

Durata24:59

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PosizioneMonroe 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.18 apr 2025 · Monroe County, United States

Pubblicato18 apr 2025

Durata26:55

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PosizioneMonroe 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.11 apr 2025 · Collier County, United States

Pubblicato11 apr 2025

Durata26:40

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PosizioneCollier County, United States

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