I have been watching Mike ever since he started at DDE. I can tell he is a total Gigachad so I am 1000% supporting him on this journey! I watch Sailingthevagabond a lot and to have one of my favorite car people join the sailing TH-cam club, I’m ALL IN! you are awesome Mike and I hope you can profit and explode on TH-cam!!! 🫶🏼🙌🏽love and hugs to you and the fam!
Talking about hard work, sacrifice, and gratitude made me want to go hug my wife and kids. Congratulations, Mike and the Essa family. I look forward to the excursions you lead us on.
This is gonna be a fun journey to watch. I could listen to Mike talk about pretty much anything. Just so good at breaking everything down. Mike was made for TH-cam! Congrats on the boat and look forward to following this adventure!!
@@MTH1217 I can’t even lie. This is really the first channel. I’ve actually sat through all of the ads and commercials for just to help him and his.;) much love essa family we got you guys just keep up the hard work & dedication and will keep you in are prayers.
The way your wife looked at you 12:00, I want that kind of love and respect in a wife. Great job Mike. Congratulations to you and the family. Safe travels 🎉
The excitement on Mrs Essa's face is awesome to see. Really sets the tone. It's not just Mike who wants to sail around the world. This is a shared dream and it's amazing.
Dude, i was heart broken to see you leave DDE... But after this video... I don't think any of us fans have seen you this happy! This is the Mike Essa we all love. Can't wait to see more videos and pictures of your adventure! Stay safe, have a Merry Christmas Essa fam!
@@DIZAZNDOOD320 I’m a troll, but an honest troll. If I say, hey come over and see my vette and you get to my house and it’s a Chevette not a Corvette, that’s how DDE is.
not watched it since he left other than when they clickbaited Tim leaving too,, DDE was brought from the ashes with Mikes contribution.. Endless episodes of Damon 'Imgoingracing'.. its boring and just shows his ignorance and arrogance towards people who spent YEARS honing a craft...
Mike, I'm so happy for you and your family. You're doing exactly what we wanted to do before our health went bad. My wife has CHF, and I broke my back, and now my legs are paralyzed. You were the highlight of DDE. My wife and I will be following along.
I love how happy your wife was the moment it was purchased, the excitement and love you both share is amazing. I wish your family the best and merry Christmas.
I didn't know I was gonna cry today! The amount of love and happiness is overwhelming! So happy and proud of you all! Thanks for sharing Mike and family! All love!
You can see the excitement but also a tiny bit of terror in her face as expected, that is a HUGE undertaking, Congratulations, and we all wish you the best and look forward to following the journey.
From DDE and now gracing our screens with sailing adventures. Mike has been a great addition to our lives from his vast knowledge about cars and his epic builds, cant wait to see where this new road leads. Congratulations on acquiring the boat.
EVERYTHING looks better surrounded by water! What an achievement! Hats off to you Essa Crew! I would say I’m not jealous, but I’m not a liar. You deserve this. You earned it.
Congratulations Essa Family!!! Love the look on the face and sigh of excited nervousness from Mrs. Essa’s when they were announcing that the boat is Officially theirs!! Awesome!!! Wishing you all the best
Immediately hit play! Whatever Mike is doing is always going to be cool to see and hear about. 💯 Thank you for sharing this journey with and your beautiful family. Great way to start the day today 😊🎄⛵
As much as it sucks for DDE, you were the life of that channel. Tim has big shoes to fill. Tim rocks! Glad you are now doing this. Seeing the love between you and your wife, and your kids, made me misty. Well done, good sir!!
Dear Mike, You will be missed on DDE wont feel the same without you in the vids. You have earned to live your life. Congratulations sir. Such a inspiration you are
Congratulations again Michael and Ashley with the purchase of your beautiful boat such a good looking family I am sending blessings and gratitude your Way
So so happy to see the Essa family on the new boat. As much as Mike will be missed on DDE, I'm ready for the Essa boating adventures. The videography has been great, the family is photogenic and the world is yours to capture!
Hey Mike, again congrats! I have subscribed to quite a number of sailing TH-cam channels, and one thing they all have in common is boat maintenance. It's a constant! I would suggest setting up a Patreon account, sponsorship, etc to offset the costs. I'm excited to come along for the future journeys!😊
Man, I’m not gonna lie towards the end there you had me tearing up. So happy for you and the family. We’re gonna miss you at DDE but I’m sure we’re gonna see you around. Best wishes to you and the family out there under the water. God Bless you buddy.
Wow! The way Ashley looks at you😍 she’s a solid partner for sure!!! Congrats! Happy sailing. We are all rooting for you Mike! Hope the channel blows up and you make a good living off it.
We are going to for sure need dde and everyone on a video out on the water with Mike just enjoying there time a friendship. That would be epic. Love to see the essa family trips.
Wow Mike essa really liked my comment that is just so freaking awesome and For sure just made my day, here in cold & snowy Pennsylvania. Mike just please keep up the hard work & keep the REAL videos coming, keep grinding out these videos my man. The memories with your beautiful family on your side helping make these videos even better & you guys have got this no doubt. Also I’d like to just wish you, your 2 beautiful girls, and your lovely wife a very Merry Christmas.
Congratulations Mike! Such a beautiful family you have and so cool that everybody is on board. I’m so excited to see the adventures. The ups and downs and seeing more of your beautiful family!
There ia a part of me that is happy, there is apart of me that worries for Mike, there is a part of me that will miss Mike, but all of me is gald to have been introduced to this man, he is an awesome guys and i hope when his journey ends he could make a comeback, he will be missed. Until he returns, ill be here to show support.
There's a part of me who wonder why he do not wait for his daughters to go to college before doing it...and where they will go to school? He's only 43 old and he have 2 daughters he could have wait for hers to go to college...All their daughters friends...all they do daily...finish
Wow congratulations Mike and Ashley! Y’all are such a cute couple and you’ve got a beautiful family. What an exciting time it is for you guys. We’re so happy for you. You all have worked so hard to get to this point I’m so happy you made it!! I can’t wait to see the boat.
@@Arthur-ke9vz Why are you hating on DDE in multiple replies in Mike's comment section? Rent free dude. If you don't like em, don't watch. And don't bring your baggage here either. We are pumped for Mike, not here to read you bringing down the vibe with your BS
Can I just say, this channel has become one of my favourite channels that join the list I can count on just 2 hands, yep in the top ten! And those channels I watch religiously every video! Mike, dont ever quit TH-cam, it doesn't matter What you post, I'm gonna watch it! 😊
So happy for your Mike. Man you're an inspiration not only as a driver and a legendary car builder but as a father and husband. I respect you 100% brother!!
My family lives on a Manta 42 for quite a few years. The crushing community is great. They sold it in Trinidad. It was the best thing they ever did. Congrats you guys.
My new favorite day of the week is Saturday for Essa Adventures! It’s amazing to see Mike and his family finally living their dreams after 5 long years of planning! These videos are so wholesome and just the pure joy in Mikes eyes is priceless. AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR MENTIONING THE AMG!!!!
Congratulation's Mike and fam. We will miss you on the DDE channel, but looking forward to watching you on your new journey with ESSA ADVENTURE. Cheers!
A true inspiration having Ashley your backbone and #1 supporter venture into a new beginning with you and making the huge leap of escaping California cost of living hell yeah brotha!!!
Clicked on this before the DDE video this morning! Congratulations Mike and Ashley! Hope you both have an amazing journey in this new chapter of your life!
Coming from DDE I see Mike when he was a the block, he was very calm but you can tell he was with the boys so it was all fun. Now he’s back with the girls all calm and relaxing and enjoying making some beautiful memories. Wishing you guys a great time on the open sea. ☺️
Congratulations Mike ESSA !! I'm so truly very Happy for you all. Safe exciting future travels. Merry Christmas and a very exciting New Year. You will always be missed at DDE but we are all very fortunate for you deciding to share your future travel adventures with your beautiful and very precious family with us. Thank you to the ESSA family. You all are so loved and admired.
Ashley A.K.A. Wifey Essa and the essa kids looked so adorable took this video to a whole new place. I can't wait to watch The Family adventures from Afar. I watched many sailing shows.Can't wait for yours .. you and your family are in my prayers.God speed and safe adventures 🎉❤
Mike, as a fellow boater - you are 100% right that sparkling tastes better on the water but most importantly kids love the life there. Enjoy and we are most definetely staying as followers. Lots of love from Finland.
I hope your TH-cam channel blows up where you can make a decent income from it.
Ditto, we'll do our part watching every episode for sure...
i think it will.
It will ❤
I have been watching Mike ever since he started at DDE. I can tell he is a total Gigachad so I am 1000% supporting him on this journey! I watch Sailingthevagabond a lot and to have one of my favorite car people join the sailing TH-cam club, I’m ALL IN! you are awesome Mike and I hope you can profit and explode on TH-cam!!! 🫶🏼🙌🏽love and hugs to you and the fam!
Mikes kill’n it with a boat purchase while Damon is killing some control arms on the BMW.
Yeah right, not in the same league as Mike!👀😬🥊🥊💯💪👍🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@@craigmorgan4676 yeah Damon killed control arms on bmw against. K-rail
COMMENT OF THE DAY
I knew he was going to crash the BMW he was getting to close to the krails 😂😂😂😂😂
Who's Damon...?
It felt so empty watching DDE without Mike but I am glad, I can watch his adventures here.
I hope many of you guys are also from DDE.
I was literally thinking same thing, watching DDE... Am super stoked for Mike, trading Damon an Dave for his family....
And still does do car updates 😂
Absolutely. I’m sure most of the DDE fam will follow Mike in his adventures.
DDE dude here. But this is more my jam and really chilled to watch. So glad Mike is sharing his adventures ❤
🇨🇦DDE guy here. Yep, will follow Mike and fam. He deserves our collective support. 💪💪💪
Talking about hard work, sacrifice, and gratitude made me want to go hug my wife and kids. Congratulations, Mike and the Essa family. I look forward to the excursions you lead us on.
This is gonna be a fun journey to watch. I could listen to Mike talk about pretty much anything. Just so good at breaking everything down. Mike was made for TH-cam!
Congrats on the boat and look forward to following this adventure!!
Thank you!
Congrats to you and your family Mike. Hopefully all the DDE followers get on board and the channel helps fund your adventures. I’m here for it.
Same here.
Every episode, make sure you watch the whole ad as well so he gets top %
Same here, I am watching all the darm comercials to fund the channel, that helps a lot. 😁🎄
Same, Mike is a legend…
@@MTH1217 I can’t even lie. This is really the first channel. I’ve actually sat through all of the ads and commercials for just to help him and his.;) much love essa family we got you guys just keep up the hard work & dedication and will keep you in are prayers.
Great to be introduced to the family ! Mrs Essa is a diamond. Truly appreciates and supports you.
Yeah, just watching his wife being so happy, grateful, and their kids loving it really made my day!
What a great family.. I had some tears watching this.. Live your best life.. Thanks for sharing...😊
The way your wife looked at you 12:00, I want that kind of love and respect in a wife. Great job Mike. Congratulations to you and the family. Safe travels 🎉
The excitement on Mrs Essa's face is awesome to see. Really sets the tone. It's not just Mike who wants to sail around the world. This is a shared dream and it's amazing.
Dude, i was heart broken to see you leave DDE... But after this video... I don't think any of us fans have seen you this happy! This is the Mike Essa we all love. Can't wait to see more videos and pictures of your adventure! Stay safe, have a Merry Christmas Essa fam!
Well said
pls twin turbo the boat
😂😂😂😂😂
I like your style😂
You on another level bruv😂
Please leave 🤣
This one was good dude😂😂
I already miss Mike on DDE. It was fun while it lasted. Good luck on your journey across the ocean.
Mike and Tim were the only good thing on DDE. Damon is a tool
@@Arthur-ke9vz It takes one to know one
@@Arthur-ke9vzcouldn’t agree more. Also Dave with his clickbait made me not care to keep up with them anymore.
@@DIZAZNDOOD320 I’m a troll, but an honest troll. If I say, hey come over and see my vette and you get to my house and it’s a Chevette not a Corvette, that’s how DDE is.
not watched it since he left other than when they clickbaited Tim leaving too,, DDE was brought from the ashes with Mikes contribution.. Endless episodes of Damon 'Imgoingracing'.. its boring and just shows his ignorance and arrogance towards people who spent YEARS honing a craft...
Remember, like and comment to support this legend.
this!!
Mike, I'm so happy for you and your family. You're doing exactly what we wanted to do before our health went bad. My wife has CHF, and I broke my back, and now my legs are paralyzed. You were the highlight of DDE. My wife and I will be following along.
So sorry to hear about your health issues! Thank you both for following our adventure
CONGRATULATIONS MIKE!
That's probably one of the most wholesome videos I've ever watched. We will miss you on DDE SO MUCH!!!
I love how happy your wife was the moment it was purchased, the excitement and love you both share is amazing. I wish your family the best and merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you, Mike, and your family
I didn't know I was gonna cry today! The amount of love and happiness is overwhelming! So happy and proud of you all! Thanks for sharing Mike and family! All love!
Merry christmas Essa family, congratulations on the purchase! The look your wife and daughters give you, is confirmation you made the right choice.
Yea the kids look so happy, he has all the support of his family if not encouragement from them.
The memories you’re making for your family will be priceless. You guys look so happy. Thanks for sharing.
You can see the excitement but also a tiny bit of terror in her face as expected, that is a HUGE undertaking, Congratulations, and we all wish you the best and look forward to following the journey.
Morning Mike. I'm enjoying your new channel and the adventure you are taking in life with your family.
Congratulations on your purchase Mike can't wait to see what's next
From DDE and now gracing our screens with sailing adventures. Mike has been a great addition to our lives from his vast knowledge about cars and his epic builds, cant wait to see where this new road leads. Congratulations on acquiring the boat.
EVERYTHING looks better surrounded by water! What an achievement! Hats off to you Essa Crew! I would say I’m not jealous, but I’m not a liar. You deserve this. You earned it.
GOOD ON YA Mike!!! As a sailor since the 60's and now being in my 60's I intend to live vicariously, since this was another dream of mine too!
Congratulations Essa Family!!!
Love the look on the face and sigh of excited nervousness from Mrs. Essa’s when they were announcing that the boat is Officially theirs!! Awesome!!! Wishing you all the best
0:15 things I never thought I’d see. Mike Essa walking into West small in Trinidad was not one of them! Enjoy the motherland Mike!
What? This was totally on my 2024 bingo card 😅
I'm happy he found his dream yacht in my country
Immediately hit play! Whatever Mike is doing is always going to be cool to see and hear about. 💯 Thank you for sharing this journey with and your beautiful family. Great way to start the day today 😊🎄⛵
As much as it sucks for DDE, you were the life of that channel. Tim has big shoes to fill. Tim rocks!
Glad you are now doing this. Seeing the love between you and your wife, and your kids, made me misty. Well done, good sir!!
Dear Mike,
You will be missed on DDE wont feel the same without you in the vids. You have earned to live your life. Congratulations sir. Such a inspiration you are
Congratulations again Michael and Ashley with the purchase of your beautiful boat such a good looking family I am sending blessings and gratitude your Way
So so happy to see the Essa family on the new boat. As much as Mike will be missed on DDE, I'm ready for the Essa boating adventures.
The videography has been great, the family is photogenic and the world is yours to capture!
Yay! You finally included your wife and kids
The most wholesome, family oriented channel i follow now. This is going to be such an epic adventure, your excitement totally translates to us
Hey Mike, again congrats! I have subscribed to quite a number of sailing TH-cam channels, and one thing they all have in common is boat maintenance. It's a constant! I would suggest setting up a Patreon account, sponsorship, etc to offset the costs. I'm excited to come along for the future journeys!😊
it was at 13:45 i realized mike is filthy rich and im not talking about money.
Man, I’m not gonna lie towards the end there you had me tearing up. So happy for you and the family. We’re gonna miss you at DDE but I’m sure we’re gonna see you around. Best wishes to you and the family out there under the water. God Bless you buddy.
Nice boat, Mike need to tune it 😂
Tune it and drop a cage in it. Maybe even some custom fab work? lol
Don't forget to add some aero, too 😉 😂
Wow! The way Ashley looks at you😍 she’s a solid partner for sure!!! Congrats! Happy sailing. We are all rooting for you Mike! Hope the channel blows up and you make a good living off it.
We are going to for sure need dde and everyone on a video out on the water with Mike just enjoying there time a friendship. That would be epic.
Love to see the essa family trips.
Wow Mike essa really liked my comment that is just so freaking awesome and For sure just made my day, here in cold & snowy Pennsylvania. Mike just please keep up the hard work & keep the REAL videos coming, keep grinding out these videos my man. The memories with your beautiful family on your side helping make these videos even better & you guys have got this no doubt. Also I’d like to just wish you, your 2 beautiful girls, and your lovely wife a very Merry Christmas.
@@BrandonRosler he liked your comment cause you are cool
Congratulations on your new sailboat. From what you showed of the sailboat it looks amazing. Can't wait for the next video Mike. 😊
Trinidad fans check in 💯🔥
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Congratulations Mr Mike Essa on your new boat 🚢 God bless you and your family,
Congratulations Mike! Such a beautiful family you have and so cool that everybody is on board. I’m so excited to see the adventures. The ups and downs and seeing more of your beautiful family!
Mike and family making their dreams come true. Definitely enviable and so thrilled for all of you!
There ia a part of me that is happy, there is apart of me that worries for Mike, there is a part of me that will miss Mike, but all of me is gald to have been introduced to this man, he is an awesome guys and i hope when his journey ends he could make a comeback, he will be missed. Until he returns, ill be here to show support.
There's a part of me who wonder why he do not wait for his daughters to go to college before doing it...and where they will go to school? He's only 43 old and he have 2 daughters he could have wait for hers to go to college...All their daughters friends...all they do daily...finish
@@loganleborgne420 there is never a better time than now to do what makes you happy. I dare say Mike has it figured out.
This is so wholesome let’s make Mike some TH-cam money yall, need some Mikes Maritime shirts we can all rock
You drew me in with your talent, and now I’m hooked for the journey! God bless you and your family on your dreams and adventures!
Wow have never seen MRS Essa Mike she has the face of an angel😍 And the girls! I don't think I need to tell you how unbelievably lucky you are!
Wow congratulations Mike and Ashley! Y’all are such a cute couple and you’ve got a beautiful family. What an exciting time it is for you guys. We’re so happy for you. You all have worked so hard to get to this point I’m so happy you made it!! I can’t wait to see the boat.
All this excitement after watching DDE now Imma chill watching Essa Adventures ❤
Why are you still watching the massive clickbait DDE? Yawn, yesterdays news, lame
@@Arthur-ke9vzyeah fr they honestly be doing that all the time and it’s annoying
@@Arthur-ke9vz Why are you hating on DDE in multiple replies in Mike's comment section? Rent free dude. If you don't like em, don't watch. And don't bring your baggage here either. We are pumped for Mike, not here to read you bringing down the vibe with your BS
@ whatever fanboy. I only commented because I too came here to cheer Mike on and dozens of people are mentioning DDE, so blow me
because without DDE noone would even know mike 😂 hate dont pay the bills you hussy @@Arthur-ke9vz
Congratulations Essa and fam all that hard work you can reep the benefits and enjoy life we do miss you at DDE but family first
Congrats to the Essa family very happy that all that hard work paid off and your dreams came true cheers 🥂
Can I just say, this channel has become one of my favourite channels that join the list I can count on just 2 hands, yep in the top ten! And those channels I watch religiously every video! Mike, dont ever quit TH-cam, it doesn't matter What you post, I'm gonna watch it! 😊
Congratulations Michael. Enjoy that beautiful Trinidad sunset with your champagne.
Seeing Mike and his family happy put it here in my eye. Congratulations
Congratulations Mike Ashley and family, really hope you have the time of your life's, stop by Perth WA on your travels
Hi Mike,
Allan from Barbados🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧 just giving you a shout out, welcome to the Caribbean and congrats on your purchase 👍👍👍
It's cool to see Mike so happy. Not that he wasn't happy before but he looks very relaxed and content.
Looking forward to your adventures Mike - Woop Woop!
Wait until you see French Polynesia.
Congrats to the Essa Family! Calm sailing and beautiful views! 🤙🙂
Yay so happy for you Mike congratulations on your purchase.looking Forward to your saling adventures. Please visit nz if you get the chance
So happy for your Mike. Man you're an inspiration not only as a driver and a legendary car builder but as a father and husband. I respect you 100% brother!!
So happy for Mike and his family getting the boat they wished for!
Happy Adventure!
Congratulations, Essa family!!
Happy for you and your family, Mike! Have a wonderful time sailing!!
Super happy for Mike, this is what families should be doing
Well-earned Mike, only the best for you and your beautiful family. You all will be missed.
God bless your family Mike!!!!!
DDE fam...
Congratulations on the boat purchase! Cant wait to follow along your families adventures!
Couldn’t click the video fast enough ! Thanks for the awesome content !
If somehow you could put on a book what hard work, dedication, and passion is, It would be this video. This video its very beautifull Mike.
My family lives on a Manta 42 for quite a few years. The crushing community is great. They sold it in Trinidad. It was the best thing they ever did. Congrats you guys.
My new favorite day of the week is Saturday for Essa Adventures! It’s amazing to see Mike and his family finally living their dreams after 5 long years of planning! These videos are so wholesome and just the pure joy in Mikes eyes is priceless. AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR MENTIONING THE AMG!!!!
Congratulations Mike! Wish you and your family the very best. Love from Norway
This is how legends are made! How can you not love this guy!
True that
You should follow Sailing Zatara and Keith has a wealth of information Blue water sailing. They are awesome channel to follow.
We Sail is a great channel too.
I wish you all the happiness and success! You deserve it!
Congratulations Mike and Ashley. You deserve this happiness. Merry Christmas!
Congrats Mike , before this channel , The knowledge about Boats was slim to none
Huge congrats Mike!
Woop woop ! Congrats mike !!! ONWARD CAPTAIN !
Congratulation's Mike and fam. We will miss you on the DDE channel, but looking forward to watching you on your new journey with ESSA ADVENTURE. Cheers!
I couldnt be more stoked for you, Mrs Essa and the fam!
So happy for u and ur family mike 🎉 love the content thanks for sharing with us
Congrats Mike!
Congrats Mike 🎉
A true inspiration having Ashley your backbone and #1 supporter venture into a new beginning with you and making the huge leap of escaping California cost of living hell yeah brotha!!!
I love how supportive his wife is!!! Keep those videos coming guys!!
MRS Essa is a real partner! 🎉 12:47
Well done sir!!! Happy Travels
Clicked on this before the DDE video this morning! Congratulations Mike and Ashley! Hope you both have an amazing journey in this new chapter of your life!
Mike, this is exciting to see.
Looking forward to keeping up with your adventure.
Life after FD.
Mike I am sorry happy for you and your family! I teared up after your wife spoke. You guys are going to love the freedom!
I thought we lost a gem from DDE but look what we found here a Diamond Mike eassa love to be with you along with your new journey. ❤
Coming from DDE I see Mike when he was a the block, he was very calm but you can tell he was with the boys so it was all fun. Now he’s back with the girls all calm and relaxing and enjoying making some beautiful memories. Wishing you guys a great time on the open sea. ☺️
Congratulations Mike ESSA !! I'm so truly very Happy for you all. Safe exciting future travels. Merry Christmas and a very exciting New Year. You will always be missed at DDE but we are all very fortunate for you deciding to share your future travel adventures with your beautiful and very precious family with us. Thank you to the ESSA family. You all are so loved and admired.
Ashley A.K.A. Wifey Essa and the essa kids looked so adorable took this video to a whole new place. I can't wait to watch The Family adventures from Afar. I watched many sailing shows.Can't wait for yours .. you and your family are in my prayers.God speed and safe adventures 🎉❤
So happy for Mike,his beautiful wife and their kids!
Essa family livin’ the dream👍🏻
Congrats everyone!
Mike, as a fellow boater - you are 100% right that sparkling tastes better on the water but most importantly kids love the life there. Enjoy and we are most definetely staying as followers. Lots of love from Finland.