Where did The O'Kellys go?

We've been on an epic odyssey over the past couple of years, searching for our next catamaran, and we're ready to share everything with you.
Buc...

Tracking our Expenses and an update from the Raggeds

Our video this week is all about how much we spent in 2021. Many good insights came from tracking every penny spent - do you keep track? 
We als...

Curses, creative process and what’s next for the O’Kellys

Fishing apparently isn’t for us, but we sure have fun trying! We share more of our creative process and where we’re headed this season. 

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LIVE and LEARN - 5 Years of catamaran ownership

This week's video on The O'Kelly's YouTube channel was all about the things we would have done differently over the past 5 years. We add another one t...

Alone again...

This week we said goodbye to Megan's mom and Mark after a fantastic visit, perfect weather and magical encounter with a turtle. 
20% off O'Kelly...

The Pendulum Swings

Serious PAYOFF happening on Clarity after many tough months of boat work and cold weather. La Nina in the Bahamas is incredible and we're soaking in t...

We’re baaaaacckk talking New Sails and Sabbatical vs Retirement vs Working while cruising

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Intercepted by a fighter jet!

We made it around Hatteras with a little help from our friends! We’re here in beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC awaiting our much anticipated Ullman ma...

Offshore preps go wrong - double check this well in advance

We're talking about our Iridium Go Satellite Communications this week along with some trends our clients are seeing in the new boat buying world. What...

99 Propblems but the pitch ain’t one

Not this again!! We finally headed south for warmer climates when the prop vibration curse struck again! But it’s alright, Nick got a new electric gui...

Annapolis Boat Show - we have the best Patrons!

The highlight of the Annapolis boat show was hands down the opportunity to meet so many of YOU!! We're so grateful for this community of DOERS and can...

Annapolis Boat Show Peeps

Reflections from day one at the boat show, Megan's talk at Cruiser University and this week's video about the small craft festival in St. Michaels.

Under Pressure (washer)

It's the final countdown...a few more weeks and this bird is sailing south! Why did it take us 5 years to get a pressure washer? How nice is it to be...

We're in a Movie Set

This week we find ourselves in one of the most picturesque seaside towns in the Chesapeake Bay, St. Michaels. We update you on our new mainsail, a Leo...

Secret Sailmaker Partner revealed!

Our first O'Kelly Style Coffee roast is shipping today! Thank you to all of our viewers who ordered and are excited to have coffee with us. Visit www....

We’re (not so) Vain

We're back, 4 straight weeks in a row! Nick turns 48 this weekend so of course we talk about aging and neck surgery among other fun things we've been...

Underway again with new lessons learned

This week we talk about our final push to leave the dock, unfortunately without our long anticipated mainsail. Live and learn, regardless it feels SO...

Our week off YouTube to launch the empire

Today is THE day we launch our COFFEE on www.okellystyle.com
We're starting with two whole bean options - CLARITY - full caffeine Medium/Dark an...

Got Grit? This is what success looks like

We are back, kicking off cruising season #6 and podcast season #4. We have been quite busy with our mini-refit on Clarity, a visit with family and sta...

The anxiety episode - our top 5 fears

We're back after a week long summer break!
As we've gained experienced cruising on the open ocean, what used to be scary to us no longer is, yet...

Getting our priorities straight and our final days in the Exumas

The key to cruising is to do the next best thing in terms of safety and security WHILE holding a bigger vision for where you see yourselves going.

More for Newbies cruising and our Columbus backlash

It's been a hectic few weeks juggling boat projects, video editing and passage making so we thank you for your patience and understanding!
Today...

The show about nothing & the Q&A continued

We're back! This week is a conglomeration of our last two videos - BOAT LIFE: Hard to leave Paradise and Boat Price Predictions & we get Personal Q&A....

Intruder - the weirdest thing that's ever happened while cruising

More on this week's video on our intruder, and our latest update on where we're headed for hurricane season.

Catamaran must-haves - Balance 526

Decision Fatigue

Which way should we go for hurricane season - north or south? The debate continues...

Buy a small boat now or save for the big one?

There are so many ways to begin your sailing adventure. You can crew on other boats, charter or buy a small boat to practice all the basics like saili...

You're feeling very, very sleepy

Talking hypnosis, dreams, snakes and how YouTube affects our lives in a good way. 

YOUTUBE - behind the scenes, how much we earn, etc.

What can we say, we love sharing our experience! We've been making videos for 2 years and there are well over 110 if you count the videos on our other...

Take the Courage

We are hunkered down waiting for strong winds to blow themselves out and talk about an inspiring circumnavigator we met recently. She’s an inspiration...

Tragedy Strikes in Georgetown & our NEEL 47 Trimaran review

We're feeling sad & shocked to hear about the recent death of a fellow cruiser here in Georgetown, Exumas.  It's a reminder of how fragile life is and...

Winter weather and the importance of organizing your finances

Reflecting on the extreme winter weather and this week's video about how to organize your finances before you go cruising.

STOP THIEF!

Crazy story about the time my wallet was stolen before our first cruise. We also talk about the importance of FITNESS as part of our mini series on wh...

THE greatest lesson we learned from cruising

Also, more on part two (TOOLS) of our mini series on what you can do NOW before you even get your boat. 

What you can do NOW before you get the boat?

On this week's video (ARE WE STUCK - BLISS INTERRUPTED) we introduced a new mini series inspired from our consulting calls: What can we do NOW before...

Chaps my hide

Behind the scenes of our latest episode - MEGA YACHTS ARE DRIVING US CRAZY! Join our Patreon for even MORE of an inside scoop with footage!

Propblems

Wait, why is the prop loose??? We had to divert Clarity to a marina to diagnose and repair a loose prop. They do say cruising is working on a boat in...

Adventure is a state of mind

Happy New Year everyone! We're cruising in the Exumas reflecting on how much adventure is a state of mind. 

Pivotal moments in 2020

Thank you all for tuning in this year, we're wishing you a safe and festive holiday season. 2020 was a pivotal year so we talk about some of the big m...

Where is everyone? And should we change things up?

It's pretty quiet in the Abacos and we love it! We're also thinking about changing up our YouTube schedule.