Silver Chain's Video Gallery

Walkthrough of 'Umoya'

Umoya is the first of the Balance 442's. Silver Chain is hull #14.

Launching 'Silver Chain'

The Launch - April 10, 2024

First Sail on 'Silver Chain' - Mainsail

Hoisting the mainsail for the first time (with two reefs) - April 25, 2024

First Sail on 'Silver Chain' - Jib

Unfurling the jib for the first time - April 25, 2024

First Sail on 'Silver Chain' - Cruising

Cruising at about 9.5 knots in the Atlantic Ocean outside Cape Town - April 25, 2024

Four Masted Barque Rounding Cape Horn in 1928

When we think we are roughing it during our cruise up the Atlantic, this will set us straight!

Table Bay

This is the beautiful location where we practice sailing

Flock of Cormorants

We disturbed a large flock of cormorants which then took flight

Water, Water Everywhere

Our first full day at sea, June 26, 2024

Hand reeling in a tuna

Our first catch of the voyage.

Leaving St Helena

A final drone video of Silver Chain at anchor before we departed.

Dolphins at Play with 'Silver Chain'

A large pod of dolphins showed up to play in front of and under Silver Chain's bows for 15 minutes.

The Restless Sea

A view of the sea through one of the portside port holes.

Fernando de Noronha beach

This is the Cacimba do Padre beach on the west coast of the island, which is protected from the trade winds.

Sailing off the Brazilian coast

A view of the sea on a typical day of sailing.

Sailfish

Caught this beauty in the morning of 08-04-2024. Way more than we can handle so released it.

Catching a Dorado

This dorado was caught on Aug 10, 2024.

Silver Chain in Woburn Bay

'Silver Chain' is anchored in Woburn Bay, Grenada at the north end of Calivigny Island. The larger motor boat at the stern is a fellow selling watermelons.

'Harris' in Woburn Bay

Julie and Shane's last evening in Grenada. The next day, we moved their boat to Clarks Court marina.