TBH, your videos are so much cooler and nicer than the other sailing channels I’ve subscribed to. I really love them. Aft this comment I’m going back to your very 1st video and watch them all.
Beautiful video with a lot of fun and interesting information. I had technical difficult with the last couple but this one was perfect. Thanks for sharing.
We are fine thanks Lance. Taking a break from You Tube. We were getting some really nasty comments from some very sad people, which put us off posting for a while. And Oana has returned to see family for a few weeks. Traveling should resume next week.
Thank you Glen for your reply . Do not take the negative posts to heart , you & Oane are making very good sailing video. I have watching youtube sailing video for 4.5 years and yours would be the best to date. So please going on youtube, don't let the nasty ,sadistic lifeless souls hurt the goodness you both have. @@SailCloudyBay
@@SailCloudyBay Glen and Oana, Please ignore those sad people. They must be jealous. I agree with Lance, you two are putting out the best "sailing" videos on youtube. Nice to watch a channel without the drama. I am not a fan of the reality type channels
This is beautiful! We met you at the Baths (my Granddaughter and I) and had no idea that you were creating this wonderful video during your stay in Nevis. Enjoy your journey!
Yes it was lovely to meet you both. We loooved Nevis. Please do spread the word about the video. Pssss locally that is, don’t want everyone e to know about the secret of Nevis :)
My wife and I started watching your vlogs.. We not only learn quite a bit, but are enchanted with the beautiful scenery you two film.. We hope y’all can ignore the trolls b’coz so many ppl really love your channel. God bless, Lee & Jen
To be honest, most of the islands are pretty quiet once away form the cruise liner terminals and any big hotels. But Nevis was particularly quiet .... and we get the feeling thats the way the local population likes it :)
Of all the channels out there, "nasty" comments was the last you two deserve or warrant.....You guys are like your boat, classy and graceful.............I would love to write more, but that might just create more anger among the people eating 3 day old pizza in their parents basement.......lol......My best to you guys.....I look forward to more videos once you mentally get reenergized into making videos again (if you do)...People will never understand the time and effort it takes to make a quality video.....I still want you guys to come back up to New England and cruise with or without TH-cam.......
@Coleen West It happens on most TH-cam channels, people can go over the line with comments and think they know it all, but just from reading his responses they needed a break from this (I am only assuming and putting 1 + 1 together).........I love their channel........
I delete them as we see them. Some are really very nasty. Especially at Oana. So much so that she no longer wants to post our videos. I'll keep trying to persuade her otherwise.
@@SailCloudyBay Its not worth it....Sail into the sunset without TH-cam....You will enjoy the ride so much more and Oana does not need it (or you).....
@@SailCloudyBay Oana, please know that you have many fans out here, You are such a lovely lady, always smiling and working so hard to get those great sailing shots while under passage. And great editing. Glen is such a lucky man. Please ignore those who would make negative comments. XOXO
Now I realized why they stopped "taking" us to travel in Cloudy Bay! Without a doubt it's demotivating, spending hours to put a video on youtube, and as a reward IS receiving insults ... I'm sad because Glen and Oana do not deserve it. I have followed another channel (it is not of boats) that happened the same, now can not make comments, and the animals disappeared AND only Humans stayed, which carry in the "like" button. And let anyone who has the job of publishing videos cheerful and motivated, I hope that Glen and Oana do the same, because I am sure that I will not be the only one to enjoy each new video and certainly to repeat and see again.
You guys are great.Love the videos.I am very interested in that lifestyle.when considering a boat, would you purchase a newer 42 Halberg Rassy or a little bit older 53 Halberg Rassy.Not so much for space inside rather for sea kindly motion.Your thoughts would be appreciated
Mike, Long term cruising I would go for as big as you can get. You need the space. Plus the HR53 is a VERY solid boat. Even more so that the HR54. HRs last their time. A good HR53 will be as good as a newer 42 if its been treated well
@@SailCloudyBay I did Sailing level 1 and going to do now yatching level 1 and afterwards day skipper. in Croatia they are offering a Patent course that I would need to sail in the Med for coast regions. Sailing isnt really hard, the only thing is the Gybe when doing it all alone. Well I sm proud that in those 10 days I got my first Certification, now I need more trainig.
Roland,keep going. You’ll get there. Sailing is not rocket science ... it’s mostly common sense and the need to be confident in yourself. Sure, there will be mistakes, but that’s part of learning.
@@SailCloudyBay I am sure mistakes are going to be here abd then but not so dangerous as with a Ducati at 250KM or with the longboard at 40KM that I am not aloud to do anymore. Now only Golf and sailing.
+++++Nice boat,nice couple, nice video,. How old your Hallberg Rassy 54 ? I mean what yer of build of your boat?Because this model looks romantic and builded for traveling and real pirates captain.How i know or i think it is between around 2006-2013 .I like this type of boat body.Because before this brand ,,HR,, built previos HR 53 model, and after HR55, and now they have new one HR57(but looks modern ,not pirates romantic stile).But this one HR54 and HR 53 and HR55 looks romantic pirates stile.And also Hallberg Rassy 48 Mark-2 and mark-1 pirates style +++++ For me favorites HR54 and HR55 and HR48. Hello from Ukraine! I wait for new series of pirates video from your boat and team )))))
Ours was new in 2008. The HR55 is exactly the same hull as the HR54, only with some interior differences (like less cupboards in saloon and replaced by windows.
Hi guys! Great vid! The audio is so much better, did you get a windscreen for the GoPro or a new camera? Love the extensive footage here. Nevis looks wonderful. Better than Antigua? Great to see the area inside out, lovely Charlestown and the resorts. The Golden Inn has my vote, wow. Thanks as always for sharing.
dale, oh yes, much nicer people than Antigua. Antigua has better beaches but the overall experience of Nevis made it our favorite island so far. Yes, Golden Rock was amazing. Owned and designed by some famous artist from NY. We don’t have a new camera but we did re-new the fluffys over the mic.
Richard, thanks. The camera is the same but this time You Tube actually published in the full 4K that we uploaded. The video before this, they completely screwed up. We uploaded in 4K but they published in 360p!! :( Will have to delete it and reload again when we have good internet next.
Gleen and Ouana It was the most adventurous and dangerous expetion wui wui Rising with camara backwards I was afraid myself I hope you spare grief Do you like it! Vielll fun!!
Yes, for high season it is very quiet. In fact most of the islands are once away from the cruise loner terminals and big hotels. We wonder sometimes how the islands manage economically because for sure most of the hotel revenue leaves the country.
Yes we kind of missed Guadeloupe. We did visit Les Saints. At the end of last season we were on a mission to get to Maine is USA. And this season going to Guadeloupe felt like going backwards.
These are our personal video only for our memories and friends and family to see what we are up to. Therefore we dont feel they need to be "polished" for a wider audience.
@@SailCloudyBay Fair enough. I wasn't sure if they were somehow edited by TH-cam for being too 'sassy' or something...in the absence off a "Cheerio!" *grins* I am sort of catching up on your videos. I have recently--a couple of months ago--re-awakened a 37 yo dream to buy a cruising yacht and go cruising--I actually went to contract on a deceased estate boat at Sydney's Cammaray marina subject to some cattle property land that I had close to town and was sub-dividing--after spending the last 10 years 'discovering Australia in a motorhome and toying a purpose-built trailer full of 'toys' including an adventure motorcycle for some off-the-beaten-track. Whilst there are a number of older boats which are set up for true global Bluewater cruising, it's your Halberg-Rassey and Amel which seem to have combined racing sailing efficiencies with centre-cockpit single helm keep your arses dry on those extended passages design practicalities, when getting a face full of sea spray on a Sunday afternoon sail pales when it's 24/7. Anyway, I'm back in the hunt, but frustrated in my attempts at the moment--the lock down here began 4 days after me making the decision to find a boat--by the travel restrictions etc and there's been a couple sold already where there must have been already keen interest before the coronavirus mayhem began. So, notwithstanding that I am not "friends and family", I am enjoying your videos for the actual sailing content, the tours at your waypoints, and the curious mix of banter between a Brit and...a Russian(?)! Fair winds!
We don’t have a Romanian flag ....??? Our flag on the back of the boat is British with Gibraltar sign in the middle. The boat is registered in Gibraltar.
La inceputul episodului la min. 0:14 pe velatura (rig) sunt 2 steaguri pe stanga si unul in dreapta, care imi pare a fi al Romaniei, dar poate ma insel. Vant din pupa.
Buna Ovidiu, pe stanga avem steagul OCC (Ocean Cruising Club - cel albastru cu emblema galbena in mijloc) si steagul Weste Mersea Sailing Club, clubul de sailing la care suntem membri in Anglia. Iar pe dreapta se arboreaza courtesy flag, steagul tarii pe care o vizitam. Nu am steagul Romaniei la bord, insa cred ca e cazul sa cumpar unul data viitoare cand il vad pe undeva.
Don, yes we are still afloat :). Currently in the BVIs. We haven’t posted videos for a while but you can follow where we are on our blog site: sailcloudybay.com
But...where are all the tourists? Everywhere in the resorts and village areas that you have filmed on both St Kitts--you just said "the whole place to yourself"--and Nevis, have been sans people!
@@SailCloudyBay I think that was around Jan 2018 when I would have expected to see the winter-time tourist invasion from the US. Curious. I know that only 15% of US citizens have passports but with 300M+ that would be enough to fill up those resorts. That they were built indicates that there was a market there once, but that it's since disappeared, and I can't imagine that the 'peak season' is summer heat with the threat of a hurricane, just as here in Oz, not a lot of people travel to Cairns and the Whitsundays in our summer... as it's too bleeding hot 'n humid! Anyway, I found the unused capacity intriguing, and a little disappointing for you both as it's 'the people' that give a destination the richness of 'colour', as I have found just wandering around Oz. Anyway, thanks for the reply...and cheers for now.
Gypzy Jack. Before we went to the Caribbean I thought the same - as in their winter season would be like the Mediterranean beaches in summer. But it’s really not like that at all. Infact most resorts rely on Xmas/new year and US spring break for their busy times. Other than that, most places are dead.
@@SailCloudyBay What a pity. I guess on the one hand that's good for the cruising sailors because they are not competing for anchorages and resources, but it means that you don't get the interacting stimuli from fellow tourists and the party atmosphere from holidaymakers.. I can see why your favourite island is Nevis; the ambiance of the town said it all.
In general the islands are indeed fairly quiet. If you steer clear of the cruise line we terminal you can get all the peace and quiet you like. We do wonder how the bars and restaurants manage to make money ....
I love watching your videos, but one thing really concerns me and that is that on all occasions whilst under sail or even motor you are not tethered to the boat nor even wearing a life jacket . What would happen if you fell overboard and you partner failed to see you go over ? if only for 5 minutes or she went down into the boat and was doing some chores. Surely this is a golden rule of sailing on the ocean. My brother watched one video in particular and he was horrified as you were up the front without a life jacket or tethered. Not having a go its just you are a lovely couple and I would hate to hear that something untoward had happened. Thoroughly enjoy your videos especially on a horrible wet Sunday afternoon. I would appreciate your view on this . Best Mark
Mark, my view is that you are probably right. But I hate wearing them and frankly if I go over the side I’m done for anyway. But trust me, when conditions are really rough, I do have it on. Everyone has different thresholds. Mine is maybe a bit to far from conservative but it is my threshold. And what a lot of people don’t realize is that Cloudy Bay is a significantly more stable platform than most yachts. I make my point, you dont see people on deck on cruise liners wearing life jackets. On my previous yacht, a little J22, I wore it all the time because even the slightest wave would destabilize the boat.
@@SailCloudyBay I was only saying for your safety , cloudy maybe a stable platform but you could slip or trip. As for cruise liners these are massive platforms that you couldn't get anyway near the sea. Anyway its your choice just take care. love the videos . keep them coming ! Best Mark
Nice ♥️👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Hands down the best video ive seen of Nevis
We just enjoyed watching your video, Thumbs up. Dean and Fiona
Love the way you tour these resorts , you seem to have them to yourselves so much of the time, how does that happen!!! Great I love it 😊
People seem to disappear as soon as we arrive :) Not sure what our technique is. Could be lack of washing?
You are correct about the opening, steam bent wooden drive cogwheels!
Enjoyable channel;)
TBH, your videos are so much cooler and nicer than the other sailing channels I’ve subscribed to. I really love them. Aft this comment I’m going back to your very 1st video and watch them all.
Amit, there’s quite a few to watch! Get the popcorn great :) enjoy
drone shots are awesome.... very cool to see those Bats in the old building....
Thanks Ray.
Coleen said it right! Great and enjoyable video. GOD bless you guys. JC
Another excellent tour by you two. Your style really brings the beautiful Caribbean into our homes in the UK .
Sail Cloudy Bay it's a pleasure having you on my home land
Loved being there. Our favorite island.
Your vlog has made me a big fan of the HR54. Beautiful vessel, and Cloudy Bay appears to be impeccably maintained! Thanks for your enjoyable videos.
She might be for sale soon ....
I LOVE your sailing videos and I hope you will post more soon. I miss seeing new videos from you.
Fantastic vid ya'll, thank you for the indepeth tour of the Island, so beautiful, excellent camera work and drone shots.
Beautiful video with a lot of fun and interesting information. I had technical difficult with the last couple but this one was perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry about the last video. You tube messed it up. When we get decent internet we will reload it.
Hello Cloudy, I am missing you guy's your video's are you both all right.
We are fine thanks Lance. Taking a break from You Tube. We were getting some really nasty comments from some very sad people, which put us off posting for a while. And Oana has returned to see family for a few weeks. Traveling should resume next week.
Thank you Glen for your reply . Do not take the negative posts to heart , you & Oane are making very good sailing video. I have watching youtube sailing video for 4.5 years and yours would be the best to date. So please going on youtube, don't let the nasty ,sadistic lifeless souls hurt the goodness you both have. @@SailCloudyBay
@@SailCloudyBay Glen and Oana, Please ignore those sad people. They must be jealous. I agree with Lance, you two are putting out the best "sailing" videos on youtube. Nice to watch a channel without the drama.
I am not a fan of the reality type channels
Fantastic video of Nevis! You have made this island a go to for me!
kelly, it was a big surprise for us. It’s our fav island so far.
Beautiful video
Your videos are very educational, I always learn something. Very professional. I'm quite impressed. As always 😁❤
what can i say another outstanding vid, thank you guys!
Thanks Barney
Great tour of Nevis. Thank you.
Great video, I must say the i'm really impressed with the boat. We don't see many Hallberg Rassy's in the States.
I am always impressed at how stable she is under passage.
Watching the water that is on the side deck is always so smooth and not shaking or bouncing.
This is beautiful! We met you at the Baths (my Granddaughter and I) and had no idea that you were creating this wonderful video during your stay in Nevis. Enjoy your journey!
Yes it was lovely to meet you both. We loooved Nevis. Please do spread the word about the video. Pssss locally that is, don’t want everyone e to know about the secret of Nevis :)
Very beautiful 😍👍
Thanks for sharing and for the info.. Love your video.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+++ NICE, Oana + Glen!!! Beste wishes MrRheingold
Have you stopped making videos? I need my Cloudy Bay fix. I’ve been reading about your adventures on your web site, but I do miss the videos.
More coming soon Wade. Just into the USVI and at last have some decent internet
When are you coming out with the next video. Your videos are great
Should be some more coming soon Kirk
My wife and I started watching your vlogs.. We not only learn quite a bit, but are enchanted with the beautiful scenery you two film.. We hope y’all can ignore the trolls b’coz so many ppl really love your channel. God bless, Lee & Jen
Where is everyone? Your presentation and the Island are beautiful.
Seems even more deserted than Montserrat with its active volcano.
To be honest, most of the islands are pretty quiet once away form the cruise liner terminals and any big hotels. But Nevis was particularly quiet .... and we get the feeling thats the way the local population likes it :)
Great video, we were there the same time you were.
Of all the channels out there, "nasty" comments was the last you two deserve or warrant.....You guys are like your boat, classy and graceful.............I would love to write more, but that might just create more anger among the people eating 3 day old pizza in their parents basement.......lol......My best to you guys.....I look forward to more videos once you mentally get reenergized into making videos again (if you do)...People will never understand the time and effort it takes to make a quality video.....I still want you guys to come back up to New England and cruise with or without TH-cam.......
@Coleen West It happens on most TH-cam channels, people can go over the line with comments and think they know it all, but just from reading his responses they needed a break from this (I am only assuming and putting 1 + 1 together).........I love their channel........
I delete them as we see them. Some are really very nasty. Especially at Oana. So much so that she no longer wants to post our videos. I'll keep trying to persuade her otherwise.
@@SailCloudyBay Its not worth it....Sail into the sunset without TH-cam....You will enjoy the ride so much more and Oana does not need it (or you).....
@@SailCloudyBay Oana, please know that you have many fans out here, You are such a lovely lady, always smiling and working so hard to get those great sailing shots while under passage. And great editing. Glen is such a lucky man. Please ignore those who would make negative comments. XOXO
Now I realized why they stopped "taking" us to travel in Cloudy Bay! Without a doubt it's demotivating, spending hours to put a video on youtube, and as a reward IS receiving insults ... I'm sad because Glen and Oana do not deserve it. I have followed another channel (it is not of boats) that happened the same, now can not make comments, and the animals disappeared AND only Humans stayed, which carry in the "like" button. And let anyone who has the job of publishing videos cheerful and motivated, I hope that Glen and Oana do the same, because I am sure that I will not be the only one to enjoy each new video and certainly to repeat and see again.
You guys are great.Love the videos.I am very interested in that lifestyle.when considering a boat, would you purchase a newer 42 Halberg Rassy or a little bit older 53 Halberg Rassy.Not so much for space inside rather for sea kindly motion.Your thoughts would be appreciated
Mike,
Long term cruising I would go for as big as you can get. You need the space. Plus the HR53 is a VERY solid boat. Even more so that the HR54. HRs last their time. A good HR53 will be as good as a newer 42 if its been treated well
thank-you@@SailCloudyBay
FINALLY! A video on Nevis, that actually showed the sites! Very well edited, good quality and very informative. Do you guys have one on St. Eustatius?
Yes, just recently published it. Look on our You Tube channel “Sail Cloudy Bay”
Thanks for the great video. I am making my list already where I am goi g in the future. Ohh Cruise level 1 and sailing I have already🤪😉
Roland You finished the RYA course in Bermuda?
@@SailCloudyBay I did Sailing level 1 and going to do now yatching level 1 and afterwards day skipper. in Croatia they are offering a Patent course that I would need to sail in the Med for coast regions. Sailing isnt really hard, the only thing is the Gybe when doing it all alone. Well I sm proud that in those 10 days I got my first Certification, now I need more trainig.
@@SailCloudyBay Glen I learnt alot watching you sailing, the trimming, etc.
Roland,keep going. You’ll get there. Sailing is not rocket science ... it’s mostly common sense and the need to be confident in yourself. Sure, there will be mistakes, but that’s part of learning.
@@SailCloudyBay I am sure mistakes are going to be here abd then but not so dangerous as with a Ducati at 250KM or with the longboard at 40KM that I am not aloud to do anymore. Now only Golf and sailing.
+++++Nice boat,nice couple, nice video,. How old your Hallberg Rassy 54 ? I mean what yer of build of your boat?Because this model looks romantic and builded for traveling and real pirates captain.How i know or i think it is between around 2006-2013 .I like this type of boat body.Because before this brand ,,HR,, built previos HR 53 model, and after HR55, and now they have new one HR57(but looks modern ,not pirates romantic stile).But this one HR54 and HR 53 and HR55 looks romantic pirates stile.And also Hallberg Rassy 48 Mark-2 and mark-1 pirates style +++++ For me favorites HR54 and HR55 and HR48. Hello from Ukraine! I wait for new series of pirates video from your boat and team )))))
Ours was new in 2008. The HR55 is exactly the same hull as the HR54, only with some interior differences (like less cupboards in saloon and replaced by windows.
Hi guys! Great vid! The audio is so much better, did you get a windscreen for the GoPro or a new camera? Love the extensive footage here. Nevis looks wonderful. Better than Antigua? Great to see the area inside out, lovely Charlestown and the resorts. The Golden Inn has my vote, wow. Thanks as always for sharing.
dale, oh yes, much nicer people than Antigua. Antigua has better beaches but the overall experience of Nevis made it our favorite island so far. Yes, Golden Rock was amazing. Owned and designed by some famous artist from NY.
We don’t have a new camera but we did re-new the fluffys over the mic.
@@SailCloudyBay That artist is none other than the legendary Brice Marden!
Your videography continues to improve. What a joy to watch them. Did you upgrade your camera? The definition is amazing.
Richard, thanks. The camera is the same but this time You Tube actually published in the full 4K that we uploaded. The video before this, they completely screwed up. We uploaded in 4K but they published in 360p!! :(
Will have to delete it and reload again when we have good internet next.
I read some comments, worried for you guys. It's been two now, don't heard from you.
Ruben, we just took a break from YouRube for a while. We are uploading the next video now. Hopefully the internet will actually upload it.
WHERE ARE THE WONDERFUL VIDEOS OF THIS GREAT ADVENTURE ... PLEASE
Marcelo, We should be starting to publish again soon.
WD GUYS,so good,I don't have to visit now
Gleen and Ouana It was the most adventurous and dangerous expetion wui wui Rising with camara backwards I was afraid myself I hope you spare grief Do you like it! Vielll fun!!
You should be doing these videos professionally,well done, always the highlight of my week when they come out, keep it up.
What have you done with all the people? I thought that Winter was High Season in the Caribbean. Did you go in the "jugle" looking for them?
Yes, for high season it is very quiet. In fact most of the islands are once away from the cruise loner terminals and big hotels. We wonder sometimes how the islands manage economically because for sure most of the hotel revenue leaves the country.
When you guys are coming to guadeloupe??
Yes we kind of missed Guadeloupe. We did visit Les Saints. At the end of last season we were on a mission to get to Maine is USA. And this season going to Guadeloupe felt like going backwards.
Ok cool
...anyway, I have to ask. Why do your videos just...end...as if the end was cut off?
These are our personal video only for our memories and friends and family to see what we are up to. Therefore we dont feel they need to be "polished" for a wider audience.
@@SailCloudyBay Fair enough. I wasn't sure if they were somehow edited by TH-cam for being too 'sassy' or something...in the absence off a "Cheerio!"
*grins*
I am sort of catching up on your videos. I have recently--a couple of months ago--re-awakened a 37 yo dream to buy a cruising yacht and go cruising--I actually went to contract on a deceased estate boat at Sydney's Cammaray marina subject to some cattle property land that I had close to town and was sub-dividing--after spending the last 10 years 'discovering Australia in a motorhome and toying a purpose-built trailer full of 'toys' including an adventure motorcycle for some off-the-beaten-track.
Whilst there are a number of older boats which are set up for true global Bluewater cruising, it's your Halberg-Rassey and Amel which seem to have combined racing sailing efficiencies with centre-cockpit single helm keep your arses dry on those extended passages design practicalities, when getting a face full of sea spray on a Sunday afternoon sail pales when it's 24/7.
Anyway, I'm back in the hunt, but frustrated in my attempts at the moment--the lock down here began 4 days after me making the decision to find a boat--by the travel restrictions etc and there's been a couple sold already where there must have been already keen interest before the coronavirus mayhem began.
So, notwithstanding that I am not "friends and family", I am enjoying your videos for the actual sailing content, the tours at your waypoints, and the curious mix of banter between a Brit and...a Russian(?)!
Fair winds!
Is it low tourist season cause it’s looks very empty.!!
This time of year is high season would you believe!
Servus Oana, zi-mi te rog, de ce steagul Romaniei pe care-l ai arborat asa frumos, are stema ?
We don’t have a Romanian flag ....??? Our flag on the back of the boat is British with Gibraltar sign in the middle. The boat is registered in Gibraltar.
La inceputul episodului la min. 0:14 pe velatura (rig) sunt 2 steaguri pe stanga si unul in dreapta, care imi pare a fi al Romaniei, dar poate ma insel.
Vant din pupa.
Buna Ovidiu, pe stanga avem steagul OCC (Ocean Cruising Club - cel albastru cu emblema galbena in mijloc) si steagul Weste Mersea Sailing Club, clubul de sailing la care suntem membri in Anglia. Iar pe dreapta se arboreaza courtesy flag, steagul tarii pe care o vizitam. Nu am steagul Romaniei la bord, insa cred ca e cazul sa cumpar unul data viitoare cand il vad pe undeva.
Multumesc pentru lamuriri Oana. Va doresc vant din pupa, atat la navigat cat si la postat videouri, trebuie sa ne treaca si noua iarna mai usor.
Where’s Cloudy Bay? Are you still afloat??
Don, yes we are still afloat :). Currently in the BVIs. We haven’t posted videos for a while but you can follow where we are on our blog site: sailcloudybay.com
But...where are all the tourists? Everywhere in the resorts and village areas that you have filmed on both St Kitts--you just said "the whole place to yourself"--and Nevis, have been sans people!
Everything is empty!!
LOL...singing
...where have all the people gone
long time passing...
It was indeed very empty. Same with alot of the islands frankly.
@@SailCloudyBay I think that was around Jan 2018 when I would have expected to see the winter-time tourist invasion from the US. Curious.
I know that only 15% of US citizens have passports but with 300M+ that would be enough to fill up those resorts. That they were built indicates that there was a market there once, but that it's since disappeared, and I can't imagine that the 'peak season' is summer heat with the threat of a hurricane, just as here in Oz, not a lot of people travel to Cairns and the Whitsundays in our summer... as it's too bleeding hot 'n humid!
Anyway, I found the unused capacity intriguing, and a little disappointing for you both as it's 'the people' that give a destination the richness of 'colour', as I have found just wandering around Oz.
Anyway, thanks for the reply...and cheers for now.
Gypzy Jack. Before we went to the Caribbean I thought the same - as in their winter season would be like the Mediterranean beaches in summer. But it’s really not like that at all. Infact most resorts rely on Xmas/new year and US spring break for their busy times. Other than that, most places are dead.
@@SailCloudyBay What a pity. I guess on the one hand that's good for the cruising sailors because they are not competing for anchorages and resources, but it means that you don't get the interacting stimuli from fellow tourists and the party atmosphere from holidaymakers..
I can see why your favourite island is Nevis; the ambiance of the town said it all.
Seems everywhere you guys go if deserted! Is it offseason or just a poor European economy?
In general the islands are indeed fairly quiet. If you steer clear of the cruise line we terminal you can get all the peace and quiet you like. We do wonder how the bars and restaurants manage to make money ....
where are you guys?
We are currently in Anguilla, sailing 80 miles to BVIs tomorrow.
Which guests?LOL
Suddenly there's people in Charlestown(?)!!
No Cloudy Bay Requisite Rental Car Flat Tire - you must be disappointed...
:)
Say hello to John Cleese if you happen to bump into him.
He loves on Nevis?
@@SailCloudyBay Yes, was leaving England and immigrating to Nevis and planning that for November 2018 he told Newsnight.
The party spot you fell in love with in better times. lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipO6ZmNKkYwI34Cu
(Hope the link works.)
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I love watching your videos, but one thing really concerns me and that is that on all occasions whilst under sail or even motor you are not tethered to the boat nor even wearing a life jacket . What would happen if you fell overboard and you partner failed to see you go over ? if only for 5 minutes or she went down into the boat and was doing some chores. Surely this is a golden rule of sailing on the ocean. My brother watched one video in particular and he was horrified as you were up the front without a life jacket or tethered. Not having a go its just you are a lovely couple and I would hate to hear that something untoward had happened. Thoroughly enjoy your videos especially on a horrible wet Sunday afternoon. I would appreciate your view on this . Best Mark
Mark, my view is that you are probably right. But I hate wearing them and frankly if I go over the side I’m done for anyway. But trust me, when conditions are really rough, I do have it on. Everyone has different thresholds. Mine is maybe a bit to far from conservative but it is my threshold. And what a lot of people don’t realize is that Cloudy Bay is a significantly more stable platform than most yachts. I make my point, you dont see people on deck on cruise liners wearing life jackets. On my previous yacht, a little J22, I wore it all the time because even the slightest wave would destabilize the boat.
@@SailCloudyBay I was only saying for your safety , cloudy maybe a stable platform but you could slip or trip. As for cruise liners these are massive platforms that you couldn't get anyway near the sea. Anyway its your choice just take care. love the videos . keep them coming ! Best Mark
You have to improve on the sound, it is hard to follow the speech.
Improve the sound?? What are you smoking?
Knee-Vis NOT Ne-Vis - Never say Nevis. :)
Whatever ....
And by the way .... it’s not Knee-ver. It’s Never :)