Living on a TINY 28ft Salvaged Sailboat for 2 Years + BOAT TOUR
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2024
- In this video we meet Maya and Aladino, a couple of sailors who are living full-time on their tiny 28-foot sailboat. They travel slowly with minimal belongings, and they keep their expenses low by doing most boat repairs themselves, and by living as cheaply as possible.
Sailing Magic Carpet is a 1979 Vindø 32 that was lovingly restored by Aladino, who is a certified boatbuilder. Their home-on-water can carry 100 litres of freshwater, it has a small fridge and stove, a 130-watt solar panel, and a 3-cylinder 20hp Yanmar engine.
Maya and Aladino are passionate live-aboard sailors who both learned how to sail and restored their own boats separately before meeting in Europe, falling in love, and moving onto Magic Carpet together.
You can follow Maya and Aladino's adventures here:
/ @sailingmagiccarpet
www.patreon.com/user?u=13249792
/ sailingmagiccarpet
sailingmagiccarpet.com/
A huge thank you to Maya & Aladino for working on this collaboration with us! We really appreciate all the work you put into filming and sharing your footage with us :)
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
The music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives
The last song, Hold On (So Near) is by Maya Eliza. You can find the full song (and her whole album) here:
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Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Maya and Aladino from Sailing Magic Carpet
/ @sailingmagiccarpet - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
![BOAT TOUR: The Modern Interior of our 50 yr old DREAM YACHT - Sailing Uma [Step 225]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8qtMHgXM-7I/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you for watching! You can follow Maya & Aladino's adventures here:
th-cam.com/channels/F4xKWRRSuOo4pkOgn91Tdg.html
instagram.com/sailingmagiccarpet/
www.patreon.com/user?u=13249792
sailingmagiccarpet.com/
I thought maybe you would be very interested in something I seen recently. I believe it was a GoFundMe. It's a handheld device that instantly turns saltwater into drinking water
It's called Quenchsea
Can I ask how it is that you live in Europe? Is it because of your partner's visa? I ask because I would like to do the same. Thank you.
I could probably do this for a week, maybe two, other thaT id be over it pretty damn fast lol.
You are sailing with a Dutch flag ?
Thank you SO much Mat and Danielle for editing this video together so beautifully!! It was such a pleasure working with you and thank you so much for featuring our story on your channel :)
Thank YOU for taking the time to do a long distance collaboration, and for inspiring us all with your passion for sailing and simple living! We can't wait to follow along your journey
Exploring Alternatives Wonderful video!
Thanks to this channel, I'm now addicted to yours
You
Lovely. 💜 We can relate as we live part time on a 1959 wooden cruiser (28 ft plus swim platform and dinghy make 32 ft), and part time at our 1940's A-frame cabin. Living simply and mindfully has been a blessing for us in many ways, especially savings and spending time together. You are so right about having value and purpose. We feel Those are critical. (Those sacrifices and challenges allowed us to retire at 56, and though Covid created some permanent health issues, we get to enjoy some travel--and of course times with friends and family.) So happy you both get to have this experience! :)
Probably one of the most sincere and reasonable explanations behind the "boat lifestyle."
Thank you so much :)
Hippies. 🤮
ROBERT STRINGFELLOW but you still clicked on the video lol
Bella C Remember: ‘Don’t feed the trolls’.
@@BobKatzenberg Yep! Go Flower Power! :)
That boat for a dollar story made me so happy
Pay it forward. Being occasionally generous to someone can literally change their lives
made me jealous lol
Beautiful story makes me have faith in humanity.
@@TylerWitucki yes
:)
You guys are awesome, and she came out beautiful!! I restored my 24ft cuddy cabin cruiser, when I was 22 years old. I'm now 48, and she's still my baby. With all new add-ons, electronics, as technology grows, always new things to purchase. My dad helped me, and taught me everything on his 32ft Boston whaler. We put a brand new head, and installed or replaced a very small shower. Although my boat is a pleasure boat, I just love sailboats. My father in law builds sailboats, in the U.S. As long as it's your's you made her your own, I love my small vessel, respectful of every ocean. And everything and more is in that vessel, if anything were to happen. Which so many people overlook. Stay safe, look forward to your adventures. 🙏 🌊 ⛵
Been watching this couple’s channel for several months now. Definitely worth following. Awesome lifestyle and they don’t sugarcoat it. They show the good the bad the ugly.
Though I'm not into boats or sailing, I'm into travelling and alternative lifestyle. I've spent around 4 years travelling the world non stop and I can totally relate to everything you say. Congratulations and keep doing whatever makes you happy.
As a fellow Canadian, and closet sailor, I just want to say you guys made me cry with this video. I hope everyone is happy for you as I am. You are an inspiration. I wish you the best luck and all the blessings that the heavens can provide in your journey through life.
Lived like this on an even smaller boat. Alone for almost 15 years. Same engine, no icebox, and wood stove. Kerosene lamps for light. Westly Farmer Cherub, bought it sunk, rebuilt it myself.
Did you fim anything. Write a blog.
Your profile picture made me think you were long nail
how long did you use it
@@bearsuitClan Full time, almost 15 years. Hardcore "anchor out" wasn't tied to a dock overnight for 10years. Always slept anchored out in the world's biggest waterbed. So quiet at night, you could hear your heartbeat.
@@007nadineL No, lifes in the living
i have watched so many Sailors and i found u guys the simplest and the best yet among them !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you. One of the few sincerely authentic sailing blogs on-line. I am so tired of the exploitation of nudity or near-nudity to encourage subscribers. You two seem entirely at peace. May the winds be always at your back.
Agree!
You and me both. Yeah, wait until YT cracks down on the nudity like they have on other channels. Half of their videos will be demonetized or removed.
The thought of living free and not being tied down to one spot is really appealing, what a great way to explore not only countries and other oceans and seas but also to experience LIFE with it's ups and downs, just think of the great memories that you can get out of this.
Let's do it, Sharon!!
Great way to live
@@theubercaste I would do it tomorrow.. but there is a one little problem -I'm a minimum wage factory worker
@@kirillm7335 Don't let that get to you. You'll make it.
@@kirillm7335 The problem is not the minimum wage, but that you are a factory worker ahahahahaha
The water was so clear when u guys hopped in what a beautiful life with lots of joys! maybe when all my kids are grown and gone I can do something similar to this
And Maya's violin playing at the end just beautiful :)
Their channel is soooo good! Love watching them and hope more people will. The storytelling is unique and authentic while also being so realistic about what living on a boat is really like.
Back in 1970 I was a US Marine stationed at the naval academy in Annapolis Maryland. I Acquired a 27’ Morgan sloop. Basically a day sail with a small cabin. The head was under the companionway steps. Same alcohol stove as you, but only a ice box. It had a 15 horse external saildrive. I spent many a weekend out on the Chesapeake Bay practicing my celestial navigation. There were no GPS back then. Still miss the water at 70 years old and bad health.
Thank you for dressing appropriately for the occasion.Much appreciated.
"We want to sail around the world as slowly as possible..." YES! Someone put my dreams into words. No rush. If there was ever any truth to "Enjoy the journey" this is it. I am so envious.
Beautiful story. Very happy that you’ve found a passion and the means to make it real. Hope your health continues to support you and your dreams.
Sailing is not a piece of cake! I like the fact they put emphasis on what you have to face when you take the decision to live on a boat. Not only you need to be organized but also having a strong knowledge on ways to fixe everything! Great lesson!
The 'certain majic' is the two people who have adopted it as their home.
Anyone who has watched your video blogs will have recognised you for what you are. Genuine, wonderful and rather lovely people.
You would be the perfect neighbors in a land based environment. In a water based environment, on TH-cam, you become our perfect host. Thank you for that.
I love their story! I am incredibly impressed by their ability to make this happen. Boats deal with a lot of damage from salt water, so the repairs must be endless! I am intrigued by this and thank you for sharing their story.
Love their story too
What a lovely young lady. You express yourself so clearly, and I appreciate the total lack of pretension and plain speaking. You are both a wonderful antidote to the mega yacht brigade. You have a great vessel and your attitude and approach is intelligent and inspired. Great channel.
A typical Canadian girl! :-)
The guy who travels with her is extremely lucky. She is gorgeous
I couldn't agree more.
Hey guys, I've just found your channel and love the way you put life on the water across to us as viewers . My wife and I have also lived on the water in Australia on the barrier reef and can say it's not all glamour ! A very challenging experience but sooooo rewarding . We will never forget what we have seen and experienced . Love your work and keep sailing guys this is life as you love it 🙂
Great job giving some insight on what's life on a boat is like ⛵️ Looking forward to see more videos. Happy sailing
I watched just one episode yet, but found love with this channel. The language of both is very clear, informative and without pretension. I expect that you share down the road shortfalls and challenges of your alternative. I can try to makeup my own alternative living, but am not sure about skills to fix things....Good luck if you are still around somewhere on the boat.
This boat was very expensive when new and very high quality. He picked the right boat to repair for sure.
Thats an awesome boat
Would you know the brand?
@@rhytyrrell4143 Vindo 32
it was actually quite cheap and average to low quality
Dude, it's a vindö. It's not the cheapest boat around but far from a luxury yacht
finding myself waking up much too early. Days are busy enough but watching you both handling a demanding and yet very rewarding lifestyle in the wee hours of the morning lends purpose and enjoyment to a land-locked existence in the mountains of western North Carolina. Thank you.
This is so awesome. You're both living your truth and enjoying your lives. You seem like lovely people. Wishing you both all the best. 💕💕💕🙏☀️
Just subscribed to the Magic Carpet channel. Love what you’re doing! Stay safe. As an expat Canadian I’m glad you, Maya, periodically go home to see family and friends, but it’s obvious your life is most fulfilled on the water..!!
Wow. What a great story. The world is in good hands with young people like this. The message of not getting into debt by letting go of the old ideas of having the most, biggest, and greenest lawn on the block is hopefully over. They are showing us, along with what's happening in the world, right now, that we can do with much less. Thanks for bringing this story to us.
What they have done is quite worthwhile but far from unique. Joshua Slocum started it all when he circumnavigated aboard Spray from 1895~1898. He rebuilt an old 36 foot wooden fishing boat by himself. No motor, no electricity, no electronics, no telephone or internet. Canvas sails, galvanized wire rigging, hemp rope, no winches, windlass or self steering gear.
To be young and strong once again. Maya and Aladino, I admire your attitude about life. You are living life to the fullest, good for you. Some of us sail for a few hours on Sunday; otherwise, we chase the elusive dollar. Carry on and live life to the max! I hope all your dreams come true.
It was good to see maya and Aladino in there early life
I really loved this video. I am in my 50's now, and I think I would love to go sailing around the world and live on a boat for a while. Thanks for making this video and I look forward to more of your videos.
I have been subscribed since Maya was on her boat Curlew. These two are very creative. Aladino is very meticulous and does great work. They are Very inspiring!
Love their channel
My grandparents retired early in 1982 and sold everything and bought a 42 ft sailboat named Robin. They lived on that boat and traveled the world on it until 2006 when we basically had to pull them off because the medically/ physically couldn’t do it anymore. I had the most amazing adventures with them visiting them in all different corners of the world for weeks at a time during my summer vacations. I feel so lucky and so happy for them
What a beautiful story of your grandparents, and lucky you being able to sail with them. It would make your whole family know that anything is possible having such adventurers in your heritage.
Great video. It's nice to have an occasional boat story. She struck a chord with what she said about having a purpose... it's something I'll always have in mind during my (albeit limited) alternative lifestyle journey.
Wow they seem to be very happy with their life. Traveling, exploring and making great memories. We wish them safe travels.
Lovely to see an old boat in such wonderful condition, so full of character. These guys also have their own channel called Sailing Magic Carpet, Maya is a violinist so there's sailing, travel and music, it's a great channel...
It is lovely to view both of you on video and to feel that freedom in the blue.Keep going safe and enjoy sailing.The world and the seas belong to you.Cheers
I love that his name is Aladino and the boat is Magic Carpet
Reminds me of my aunt's boat she and her husband were "building" in their back yard in the '60's...what a dream!
1:40 One of the most beautiful (yet simple) shots I've seen of a sailboat
My only comment is that I’m envious! Well done you two
For many of us, a sailboat is almost a living thing. It's tragic to see one this beautiful languishing in pieces.
Thanks for giving this one it's life back.
Sailing magic carpet is the best channel of sailing boats!
Super sweet arrangement for these two on a tiny home sailboat! Long may they live together
Dude! His name is basically Aladdin and his boat is magic carpet 😂👍🏻☺️beautiful life thank you for sharing
One of the best episodes! A Sailor's Life is the Best Life!
This reminded me of a boat a 45ft downeast cutter I lived on for a few years I loved it.
That's exactly what I tell people, that there's something magical about sailing that I can't describe. When you have an engine and you pin the throttle, that's it. When sailing, you have a million variables and you never know how far or fast you can go, how high into the wind you can point, the silence, the peace, the violence, the speed, the fear, all wrapped up into one beautiful thing. Sailing.
The cockpit w/ bimini is so excellent. Your video has given me a whole different take on a 28' sailboat now. I had my sights set on a 1980 30' ketch, but a vessel like yours would be awesome too. I love the wide cockpit with ample deck space there. Superb.
Sail on, sail on, sail on!
Two of my favorite channels collide! Maya and Dino are such an inspiration, just to go and live out your dreams!
Looks like an amazing life. I wish I could do something like this because I do love to travel. I've been all over the world, but never sailed around. Enjoy your life!!!
Such à beautiful boat and very nice and brilliant couple. Smart! It takes a lot of patience and determination to fix the boat primarily and you need to know very well what you are doing. Love it very much very inspiring. Thanks so much!
I agree it must've been pretty overwhelming to start that restoration project but the result is so nice! Thanks for checking out the video, happy you enjoyed it :)
We are all headed to the same destination. What makes each one's life special is the journey taken to that destination. Explore, on your journey.
I always liked to have a sail boat to live on. Seeing this video I changed my mind.
The proportions make it look great for a small boat...glad you restored it.
That is probably the biggest 27 footer I've ever seen.
Great vid. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Wishing you vast horizons, fair winds, and calm seas. God bless.
This is probably the best small boat I've seen. You really made good use of the limited space.
Beyond amazing, I like how you mentioned that you needed a purpose in life, and it's your TH-cam channel, very inspiring
Your boat is beautiful. It is Simple and Functional. I appreciate both of your purpose. Yes, its true everyone has got purpose. Best of luck for your world tour.
Love the calmness of your videos! You are truly enjoying your lives together! ! Congratulations!
That's what people normally do dont they
Thank you; your story is uplifting and brings a feeling of hope to my soul.
An absolutely splendid story. You have done so well, and maintained the boat in a fine fashion.
Inspirational !. Greetings and Happy Sailing, From Scotland.
Awesome video guys! Your editing is incredible as always 😍Maya and Aladino have a great story 😊
Ahoy⚓⛵Awesome to see another sailboat feature- thank y💙u🤗 Been binge watching SV Delos videos since that sailboat was featured here.
That's great! Happy you're enjoying the sailing videos!
La Vagabond is another good channel
VERY VERY inspiring! what a great rescue with the sailboat-AMAZING!
I think this is the best video on this topic
Magic Carpet, woot! They have a great youtube channel, too. Very cool to see them on here.
Agree!
That's a gorgeous boat, I've just started my dream with a rebuild on a 79' Newport 30'
I go through 1800 litres per day, I have a new appreciation for boat life
And just to add the icing on the cake, in the background a blackbird singing his extraordinarily beautiful springtime song. There is barely a more wonderful sound in the world.
Thank you so much for this video! Such an inspiration!
your videos really make me rethink things
Great job Maya!!! Really happy to see you making this happen.
Thank you for posting your story. Very shortly I will be buying another boat, but this time to live aboard. Life took me over for a while, and held me back. But, I plan to take it back. Well done, and thanks for posting. Be safe
Good Luck! Thank you!
Fabulous. Living the dream. Love these small cozy wooden boats.
It is a fiberglass hull with wooden deck.
@@nicholaspablocmith3165 I know.
WOW!!! What a great job. Wish my late Daddy could see this. He built sailboats and was a blue water sail guy.
What a beautiful magical story you both weave aboard Magic Carpet 🌈💗🌈
Thankyou xo
This looks awesome!
I just love the both of you and hope we meet at a marina one day! God Bless You. Stay safe and well. sn
Maya & Aladino have a lovely channel. It's definitely worth a watch.
Aladino - I am very jealous of the fine job you have done with the teak. I will have to try harder to match your craftsmanship. Fantastic job.
I am a 66 year old grump, not impressed with much. But I am very impressed with you both and how you have chosen to live. You prepared. You worked. And you use your heads. You could have been successful living a traditional life, but you chose to take the road less traveled. And the future is wide open for you. If you can do this successfully, you can do anything. God bless you both.
Thank you for showing me anything is possible
This is the first video of yours I have watched and the straightforward, honest and sincere tone has me hooked/subscribed. Happy sailing.
Gosh love you guys, thank you so much for sharing your lives with us , I love following you both on magic carpet, your adventure , your travels , your fishing , your diving , things you guys do , it’s inspiring , maybe someday I’ll have a sailboat , take care out there on the water sailors , already looking for your next video , big hugs for you both , see you on the next one. 👍 💐
So cool they restored that sailboat and living in such a tiny space! I’ll sub to they’re channel for sure!!
Thank you Alex!!
@@SailingMagicCarpet How much are the mediterranean harbor fees (daily/monthly)? If I had a boat like that i would be mostly docked and live in it and split my time between Balear islands, Hvar Croatia and maybe Barcelona or Valencia. Do you pay taxes anywhere?
Nothing cool about it. Mental. Attention seekers. Get a bigger boat.
@@RandomHelicopter No, I'd say you're succeeding at pessimism! In fact, I'd say you're a stellar student!
Dancin Bear Yep, I agree. In fact probably destined for a doctorate.
What a refreshing look into your life...
As a it is my desire to be where you are in 7 years, thanks so much for the wealth of information that you both shared. Thanks you.
From Oklahoma USA ❤️
You guys are fantastic !! I wish I had started yrs. ago . I will be 70 when I get started next winter. I expect to live another 15 yrs. or so and what better way to end it. I'm very excited and you guys are so helpful.
Pretty amazing adventure, sending well wishes from Canada
Agree!
@@SailingAlma thank
Very good.
You posted this over 2 years ago. Ive just viewed it for the 1st time. Brilliant, I have a lot of catching up to do.
this old boy thinks its cooll good for you never lose the love hug !
Inspiring. I'd find my own tiny base island in the Pacific. Just me.
Sweet! I just looked at one yesterday. Will def watch later.
What a lovely couple you are, authentic and real. Love your video.
Nice repair job I rebuilt a rear end of a fibreglass caravan that was written off. so I appreciate what you have done.