For each section: 2:14 - The boat 9:25 - Saftey equipment 15:09 - Power generation 17:47 - Self-steering 21:20 - Sails 22:53 - Little luxuries onboard 25:28 - Communications at sea Love your videos :)
Love it when you do technical videos like this one. Tons of great information there. You answered most of the questions I had as I desperately try to learn all this stuff to prepare for our own adventure. Thanks!
I subscribe to many sailing channels and have to say I was absolutely captivated by the your video and the pro's and con's of safety and how to stay safe... Awesome video guys and have to say one of the more informative I have watched in a long while. Bloody fantastic ....
Excellent video! Life-long sailor here. It's so nice to see folks who have their priorities straight. So many "youtube sailors" visibly take no safety precautions at all, or have at best, a cavalier attitude.
I used to love listening to BBC radio on SSB when I was mid ocean. Although Irish and a merchant seaman It was still a big morale booster for me to be able to listen to familiarity and hear what was going on at home in real time.
Great tip about the bread maker! As much as I love coffee and beer, I can see how the smell of baking bread would be a fantastic morale booster. Thanks!
Your description of a trans-Atlantic crossing sounds like a fantasy. I’ve never thought that I could ever do that, but you opened up the possibility of doing so in my mind. You guys seem to have a great relationship and you must work well together. You’ve helped me open up the realm of possibilities. Thank you for all your thoughts about comfort food, safety issues, communication, and the boat, in general. Keep the videos coming... thanks.
Aw man, so great. THANK you! I'm sure you guys have other comments that parrot this, but trying to wrap your head around this stuff when it's still 2yrs off, and trying to plan for it is like trying to learn Aramaic without a dictionary. Videos like this just help so much. Cheers!
Super helpful and very interesting guys - thank you as always!! Love the humor at the end, as its always lovely to hear Terysa giggling about what's going on or more typically something Nick has said or done - just priceless. Chat with you guys Sunday.
Brilliant video, thank you for taking the time and trouble to share the wealth of knowledge and experience you have gained. It is appreciated, and whilst you may not realise this at the time making the video, you may well have saved or will in the future save lives, of those who have watched it, credit to you both.
Wow. So I have been watching many different videos trying to learn as much as possible about sailing but none have been as informative as yours. The two of you explain things perfectly and are a real joy to watch. Every week I learn something different from you. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. I am very impressed with your sailing, your research, your videos, and your style. Sail on.
Should always have a windvane / selfstear for a ocean crossing, two reasons....1st no need for autopilot and second if your rudder fails you have a backup. As not many people can repaid a broken rudder mid ocean, which means needing a tow or rescue.
As you get over 35' the cost ramps up to keep everything in spec and the amount of parts too and don't forget Marina's charge by the foot ,, silly but something to think about
I'm just noticing the chain plate links beside Teresa's head and its massive compared to most production boats of the day and for a 40 footer. Very impressive.
i am a little too to do what you are doing. But it is fascinating to learn how other people like yourselves have carved out a different life for themselves. A comment for you to keep in mind: you will never regret some of the things you did nearly as much as the things you did not do. So, enjoy it while it last and you'll have the memories for a life time.
Quite a sobering video...You two are normally jokey and give the impression that you are just having fun..This vid clearly shows you come across that way because you have done your homework, you put safety top of any list and sailing is a sport/hobby/passion that needs a plan. Great video. 10/10.
Using a back up halyard on the spinnaker is a brilliant idea. I just got home from the Chicago to Mackinac Island race and we chaffed a halyard on the chute in 18 knots of breeze and 2 meter waves. Getting the sail back on board was a miserable ordeal. The water weight in the sail was incredible and took everything we had to get it back on board. Great tip!!
Of all the sailing channels I follow, this has been the most informative. Thank you for taking the time to impart your hard earned lessons, I appreciate what it must have taken to arrive at the point you are now.
Awesome, Awesome Video!!!! Just in time for me. I am closing on my first ever sail boat. Name of the game is practice, practice. I am at least 2 years out from casting of the lines. Your video among others out there is what is getting me there!! Thank you so much!!
excellent video, like you said several times, that works for you and that is what is important so those who will comment negative, give it a rest. you two are excellent, very practical and common sense, a rare commodity nowadays!
Excellent guys, thank you. These information videos are really helpful for the inexperienced sailor or the sailor who hasn't ventured into international waters, I hope you produce a lot more. Keep up the good work and I hope your enjoying your holiday, or rest, or whatever you call it when your not sailing from one island to another! ha ha
This video was so informative to me. I do not currently own a boat however I plan to in a few years and how you lay out the things you feel that one should have is great, obviously you have a lot of experience and I have taken note of the things you suggest. Thanks for taking the time to share this wealth of knowledge.
Very well spoken, and ton's of info.... This will make everyone more aware of things that they forget to think about. Keep up all the good work and enjoy your one a day beer......
I live in La Rochelle I think the biggest marina in the world . I know nothing about sailing but am surrounded by the nautical passionate. I love the thought of life at sea since seeing Jaques Cousteau when I was young I even remember doing an essay of Francis Chichester when > was young. I ve watched many series on your topic but I find yours the best . Keep going and beau vent.
You guys make so many great points!! I think it's true when it's said that all boats are compromises, and there is no one "right" boat for everyone (or else they'd only make one brand/model). Certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but my boat is a heavier displacement boat. I understand people's arguments for a faster boat, but, for me, it was important that I had complete confidence in my boat for longer offshore passages, and the build quality really is amazing. I would say that my new boat was built easily twice as strong as my previous production boat (or more).
Informative, concise, telling of the things that folks like me.. - Buying a boat next year, and will be learning `hands` on` for good reason.- really need to be aware of. Big thank you to you both for your insight and delivering the answers to a whole bunch of questions that can add months of mistakes and lots of expense to getting it right before the off.. Top job!
That was great, thank you. I love watching your vids, good humor and photography. This particular video really touched on a lot of things I've been wondering about and is helping me to decide if I ever really want to cross a ocean or just stay close to home. Thanks!
Thank you so much. It is exactly these little details, the things which may have become normal and everyday for you that I find intensely interesting. I really hope that we can turn interesting into useful and live the dream that you are showing us all. Thank you for sharing what life aboard is really like.
For 100% tie in you might consider two lanyards. Then when you need to go forward and unclip, you can clip in the #2 lanyard prior to disconnecting the #1 lanyard. A technique used in personal fall arrest systems, especially at height and on scaffolding. Just a thought.
Great video. Keep them coming. I enjoy a lot of sailing videos, but I particularly like the "life on board" themed videos because it is information that is difficult to obtain other places. There are a lot of travel and tourism videos I can watch about any particular destination, but I particularly like the tips you provide. One tip that might have been lost on many viewers is the one about white sails. A dark red sail looks beautiful on a sunny day going down wind, but if your sailing on an overcast and moonless night in the middle of an ocean, I can imagine that it is next to impossible to trim something you cannot see.
Even if I never get to sail on my own the insights you provide help me to appreciate what you and the other boats I follow have to contend with on your voyages. Thank you!
I have said this before - as being a former aviation safety educator - I love your attitude to safety. I have an expensive marine EPIRB complete with a long lanyard in my Toyota 4x4. People ask me why. Because I say - if someone says lets go fishing I can produce an extra safety device. Also I have a UHF radio with a spare antenna but also a spare handheld. Ask Terysa - travelling off road in Australia needs preparation.
I just recently found your channel I really like the fact that the female part of the team is substantially more than eye candy and shots of her in a bikini are not used in every thumbnail. I also really like the informational/instructional part of the videos that they are not just a tour guide.
Thank you for your very informative clip. Currently I'm an arm chair sailer but look forward to being at sea in the near future and adopt some of your recommendations. Keep safe and enjoy!
Most informative video on being prepared for a major crossing. You covered these items and concerns sensibly especially your commitment to life jackets and harnesses. I'm often shocked how many other sailors on TH-cam are quite cavalier about wearing life jackets and harnesses when clearly they are putting themselves and crew members at risk.
As one who will be vacating land and moving aboard in the not too distant future, I found your video very informative and really helps to fill in the blanks and lessens the learning curve for me.. Keep up the great videos..!!
You guys really good. For us armchair sailors, your recommends and advice is right on. You guys are up there with Distant Shores, Delos, and the couple on the HallbergRassy (sorry couldn't remember channel). Most of us mature folks have no interest in the goofy party bikini clad fantasy crowd. You and your colleagues are much better informing folks of the reality. Good luck and Fair Winds
I have to admit this is a great video and everyone who is thinking about sailing should be required to watch this. I too, am all about safety and really appreciated your thoroughness. I hope to one day meet both of you out on the Big Blue! PEACE OUT~ Ü
excellent informative and straight talking video, thank you for sharing your lives/experience with us. Gentle breezes and blues skies for you (and fresh bread). Best wishes from me in the UK.
Excellent! Relevant and important information for all those of us that sail. Fully agree with the need for every ocean sailing yacht to have AIS. Keep those video chats coming. Be safe and all the best to both.
AIS is a lifesaver for sure. aswell important with a good radar reflector.In my experience: When crossing the Atlantic it normally goes 3 days between you see other vessels, in the Pacific it could go 5 days and i cant ever remember seeing a small sailboat on a crossing, they kind of look like waves to us if you dont use the binoculars alot. Fun Fact - one of my previous 250m long vessel was hit at the portside midship by a sailboat somewhere between Trinidad and Tobago sometime in 2008.. The guys on the yacht offcourse came up on their deck when they noticed the collision, the guys on tankdeck just heard a small thump. No serious damage done to either of the boats so they just wrote it in the log and went their seperate ways.
Tethering and jacklines are a must for sure. I wish I'd had all the electronics back when I did my crossing. No GPS back in those days either. No excuse now for not having this kit on board now. Your life is worth the expense. I had to shoot for a yacht in the 30's though. Not keen on mast climbing, so mast height and ability to singlehand was important for me. If myself or significant other was incapacitated, we'd need to be able to handle the yacht alone. Can't say enough about and Aires windvane. Good info guys and keep up the good work! Be safe and fair winds!
Still binge watching. I found this very informative. I like how you two think. Out of all the sailing channels I watch only you and Ran run a wind vain. Makes sense. Have friends coming over tonight. Hopefully make it up to 30 or so.
Thanks so much for this video. There is so much information online that it becomes overwhelming. Your videos keep us focussed on the main things. Much appreciated :)
This is it ! Thank you so much for sharing this information. This is the quality! I was looking for. Looking forward to your next 'instructional" down-to-earth vids. Awesome!
Thank you Sooo much! The info that you shared was all about the questions running thru my mind. What a great video. To both of you...fair wind and full sails!
Thank you for this video!!! Your comments regarding "production" boats are making me rethink my boat choice. We will be regularly sailing between the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. My thinking had been to stay with a production vessel from a major manufacturer because I thought that would mean we would have a greater availability of replacement parts (at any facility but in particular the Caribbean). When you said the line about "built to a price point" I felt like a piano had been dropped on my head. I'm embarrassed to admit this now obvious thought had never occurred to me. I can't thank you enough because while the grueling process of selecting a boat will be repeated, better now than after we bought the original choice. Oh, and had we already bought the boat and then realized what now makes sense, my wife my have drown me.
Thanks for all the information! We are just starting to look for our ocean boat. Mainly looking at motor yachts because of physical limitations but the information you provide is great for us. Keep going!
Thank you again for an excellent informative video. Love to hear more about communications next time and perhaps give us some idea on costing too. Have also read an article written by Treysa on social compatibility in a Yachting magazine. It's excellent and should also be discussed in one of your forums. Can you also give us your view on monohull vs catamaran next time. Would you prefer a catamaran if financially viable? Cheers from NZ.
You guys are just the best! I'd love you to please keep doing these informative videos, they are very interesting and helpful to future sailors like myself. Good luck out there and smooth sailing 👍
Love these informational videos. Desperately trying to catch up to you by binge watching when we can! Also, never change your intro music. Just love it.
Now this talk had very interesting and informative commonsense information....and you two are an enjoyable listen. As a plain vanilla USA speaker, I always enjoy listening to people from other lands. To me, Nick talks like a Brit while Terysa sounds a bit more like a Kiwi.
That was the best informative video I've watched - will help me so much in the near future. Ruby Rose is fast joining the SLV and Delos level in my view. FANTASTIC
You guys rock, easily one of my favorite sailing channels. Thank you so much for this video, it is fantastic, great overview, might need to share this one with my wife :)
Another great video guys. Good ideas on the wind vane vs auto pilots, have noticed others complaining about the number of times the auto pilots fail, and only positive comments on the wind vanes. possible future video on how its operating you?? cheers Wazza, sydney
Great video! Very informative. I really appreciate the effort that you put into studying the various aspects and then into finding the right format for the video. Thanks a lot!
Hi guys...great information...for some reason others never mention any of this and it is important to get good info from those who ve done i..Kep it up. Jack
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For each section:
2:14 - The boat
9:25 - Saftey equipment
15:09 - Power generation
17:47 - Self-steering
21:20 - Sails
22:53 - Little luxuries onboard
25:28 - Communications at sea
Love your videos :)
Love it when you do technical videos like this one. Tons of great information there. You answered most of the questions I had as I desperately try to learn all this stuff to prepare for our own adventure. Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Super well done!
I subscribe to many sailing channels and have to say I was absolutely captivated by the your video and the pro's and con's of safety and how to stay safe... Awesome video guys and have to say one of the more informative I have watched in a long while. Bloody fantastic ....
Excellent video! Life-long sailor here. It's so nice to see folks who have their priorities straight. So many "youtube sailors" visibly take no safety precautions at all, or have at best, a cavalier attitude.
Love the video. Don’t know how to sail. Never been on a sailboat, but it’s a dream to sail across the seas. True freedom.
You guys are great !!!
I used to love listening to BBC radio on SSB when I was mid ocean. Although Irish and a merchant seaman It was still a big morale booster for me to be able to listen to familiarity and hear what was going on at home in real time.
Great tip about the bread maker! As much as I love coffee and beer, I can see how the smell of baking bread would be a fantastic morale booster. Thanks!
Your description of a trans-Atlantic crossing sounds like a fantasy. I’ve never thought that I could ever do that, but you opened up the possibility of doing so in my mind. You guys seem to have a great relationship and you must work well together. You’ve helped me open up the realm of possibilities. Thank you for all your thoughts about comfort food, safety issues, communication, and the boat, in general. Keep the videos coming... thanks.
Aw man, so great. THANK you! I'm sure you guys have other comments that parrot this, but trying to wrap your head around this stuff when it's still 2yrs off, and trying to plan for it is like trying to learn Aramaic without a dictionary. Videos like this just help so much. Cheers!
Super helpful and very interesting guys - thank you as always!! Love the humor at the end, as its always lovely to hear Terysa giggling about what's going on or more typically something Nick has said or done - just priceless. Chat with you guys Sunday.
Brilliant video, thank you for taking the time and trouble to share the wealth of knowledge and experience you have gained. It is appreciated, and whilst you may not realise this at the time making the video, you may well have saved or will in the future save lives, of those who have watched it, credit to you both.
Wow. So I have been watching many different videos trying to learn as much as possible about sailing but none have been as informative as yours. The two of you explain things perfectly and are a real joy to watch. Every week I learn something different from you. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. I am very impressed with your sailing, your research, your videos, and your style. Sail on.
Should always have a windvane / selfstear for a ocean crossing, two reasons....1st no need for autopilot and second if your rudder fails you have a backup. As not many people can repaid a broken rudder mid ocean, which means needing a tow or rescue.
As you get over 35' the cost ramps up to keep everything in spec and the amount of parts too and don't forget Marina's charge by the foot ,, silly but something to think about
I always like it when sailors share their gear and set ups. Its informative and fun
I'm just noticing the chain plate links beside Teresa's head and its massive compared to most production boats of the day and for a 40 footer. Very impressive.
i am a little too to do what you are doing. But it is fascinating to learn how other people like yourselves have carved out a different life for themselves. A comment for you to keep in mind: you will never regret some of the things you did nearly as much as the things you did not do. So, enjoy it while it last and you'll have the memories for a life time.
Quite a sobering video...You two are normally jokey and give the impression that you are just having fun..This vid clearly shows you come across that way because you have done your homework, you put safety top of any list and sailing is a sport/hobby/passion that needs a plan. Great video. 10/10.
Using a back up halyard on the spinnaker is a brilliant idea. I just got home from the Chicago to Mackinac Island race and we chaffed a halyard on the chute in 18 knots of breeze and 2 meter waves. Getting the sail back on board was a miserable ordeal. The water weight in the sail was incredible and took everything we had to get it back on board. Great tip!!
Watching this in 2023 from New Zealand. I love your work guys. Keep it up.
Of all the sailing channels I follow, this has been the most informative. Thank you for taking the time to impart your hard earned lessons, I appreciate what it must have taken to arrive at the point you are now.
Novice sailor here. Thanks for the great channel! Keeps me motivated to keep learning and improving. Very inspiring!
Awesome, Awesome Video!!!! Just in time for me. I am closing on my first ever sail boat. Name of the game is practice, practice. I am at least 2 years out from casting of the lines. Your video among others out there is what is getting me there!! Thank you so much!!
excellent video, like you said several times, that works for you and that is what is important so those who will comment negative, give it a rest. you two are excellent, very practical and common sense, a rare commodity nowadays!
Excellent guys, thank you. These information videos are really helpful for the inexperienced sailor or the sailor who hasn't ventured into international waters, I hope you produce a lot more. Keep up the good work and I hope your enjoying your holiday, or rest, or whatever you call it when your not sailing from one island to another! ha ha
Poppy & the Princess thanks for sharing the valuable information
This video was so informative to me. I do not currently own a boat however I plan to in a few years and how you lay out the things you feel that one should have is great, obviously you have a lot of experience and I have taken note of the things you suggest. Thanks for taking the time to share this wealth of knowledge.
Very well spoken, and ton's of info.... This will make everyone more aware of things that they forget to think about. Keep up all the good work and enjoy your one a day beer......
Agree wholeheartedly with all of your remarks... our hydrovane saved our bacon on our Atlantic crossing
I live in La Rochelle I think the biggest marina in the world . I know nothing about sailing but am surrounded by the nautical passionate. I love the thought of life at sea since seeing Jaques Cousteau when I was young I even remember doing an essay of Francis Chichester when > was young. I ve watched many series on your topic but I find yours the best . Keep going and beau vent.
Wow you two are Brave ,Courageous and Bold..cause you always arrive with the will to survive .And its quite a story youve told....Keep on Truckin'!!!
thank you ,i have new life ,new to sailing, am virtually discover some of the blue water secrets ,self steer, homemade bread. thanks again.
You guys make so many great points!! I think it's true when it's said that all boats are compromises, and there is no one "right" boat for everyone (or else they'd only make one brand/model). Certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but my boat is a heavier displacement boat. I understand people's arguments for a faster boat, but, for me, it was important that I had complete confidence in my boat for longer offshore passages, and the build quality really is amazing. I would say that my new boat was built easily twice as strong as my previous production boat (or more).
Informative, concise, telling of the things that folks like me.. - Buying a boat next year, and will be learning `hands` on` for good reason.- really need to be aware of.
Big thank you to you both for your insight and delivering the answers to a whole bunch of questions that can add months of mistakes and lots of expense to getting it right before the off..
Top job!
That was great, thank you. I love watching your vids, good humor and photography. This particular video really touched on a lot of things I've been wondering about and is helping me to decide if I ever really want to cross a ocean or just stay close to home. Thanks!
Thank you so much. It is exactly these little details, the things which may have become normal and everyday for you that I find intensely interesting. I really hope that we can turn interesting into useful and live the dream that you are showing us all. Thank you for sharing what life aboard is really like.
For 100% tie in you might consider two lanyards. Then when you need to go forward and unclip, you can clip in the #2 lanyard prior to disconnecting the #1 lanyard. A technique used in personal fall arrest systems, especially at height and on scaffolding. Just a thought.
Great video. Keep them coming. I enjoy a lot of sailing videos, but I particularly like the "life on board" themed videos because it is information that is difficult to obtain other places. There are a lot of travel and tourism videos I can watch about any particular destination, but I particularly like the tips you provide. One tip that might have been lost on many viewers is the one about white sails. A dark red sail looks beautiful on a sunny day going down wind, but if your sailing on an overcast and moonless night in the middle of an ocean, I can imagine that it is next to impossible to trim something you cannot see.
Brilliant. I have learned so much from this. Thanks
Even if I never get to sail on my own the insights you provide help me to appreciate what you and the other boats I follow have to contend with on your voyages. Thank you!
Incredibly lucid, a great couple and please keep talking & filming.Fresh bread, can't beat it. Cheers guys and safe passage.
I have said this before - as being a former aviation safety educator - I love your attitude to safety. I have an expensive marine EPIRB complete with a long lanyard in my Toyota 4x4. People ask me why. Because I say - if someone says lets go fishing I can produce an extra safety device. Also I have a UHF radio with a spare antenna but also a spare handheld. Ask Terysa - travelling off road in Australia needs preparation.
I should think #1 is the great attitude you display. A good attitude and some good salty expressions is a mariner's mate.
This was definitely the best video I've seen on this subject matter. Answered many questions I've wondered about for a long time. Cheers.
I just recently found your channel I really like the fact that the female part of the team is substantially more than eye candy and shots of her in a bikini are not used in every thumbnail. I also really like the informational/instructional part of the videos that they are not just a tour guide.
Cheers mate. She is an awesome sailor.
Awesome!! Sure makes a person wish he were a sailor😎....very well done, thank you!
Thank you for your very informative clip. Currently I'm an arm chair sailer but look forward to being at sea in the near future and adopt some of your recommendations. Keep safe and enjoy!
Most informative video on being prepared for a major crossing. You covered these items and concerns sensibly especially your commitment to life jackets and harnesses. I'm often shocked how many other sailors on TH-cam are quite cavalier about wearing life jackets and harnesses when clearly they are putting themselves and crew members at risk.
Loved it really good info cheers guys. Looking forward to seeing more.
Ian from Perth Australia
As one who will be vacating land and moving aboard in the not too distant future, I found your video very informative and really helps to fill in the blanks and lessens the learning curve for me.. Keep up the great videos..!!
You guys really good. For us armchair sailors, your recommends and advice is right on. You guys are up there with Distant Shores, Delos, and the couple on the HallbergRassy (sorry couldn't remember channel). Most of us mature folks have no interest in the goofy party bikini clad fantasy crowd. You and your colleagues are much better informing folks of the reality. Good luck and Fair Winds
Terrific episode with great (and important) information. Thanks for taking the time to put this one together. Cheers.
Great video guys, it will help a lot of people. See you on the next one.
Thanks again for sharing. Safe travels.
What adventure. You two are excellent. Just stumbled across this channel...solid.
I have to admit this is a great video and everyone who is thinking about sailing should be required to watch this. I too, am all about safety and really appreciated your thoroughness. I hope to one day meet both of you out on the Big Blue! PEACE OUT~ Ü
excellent informative and straight talking video, thank you for sharing your lives/experience with us. Gentle breezes and blues skies for you (and fresh bread). Best wishes from me in the UK.
I am so happy that you guys don't ebeg! Thank you! It removes the hidden agenda factor that so many other channels are unfortunately addicted to.
That was excellent! Informative and impartial. Thanks for sharing! Sk in the UK.
You are very wise to avoid vast headsails in unsettled conditions or at night. They are unforgiving. been there, learned that.
Excellent! Relevant and important information for all those of us that sail. Fully agree with the need for every ocean sailing yacht to have AIS.
Keep those video chats coming. Be safe and all the best to both.
thanks guys for those very important informations.
I truly appreciate your time sharing as these can help me when time come.
happy sailing
AIS is a lifesaver for sure. aswell important with a good radar reflector.In my experience: When crossing the Atlantic it normally goes 3 days between you see other vessels, in the Pacific it could go 5 days and i cant ever remember seeing a small sailboat on a crossing, they kind of look like waves to us if you dont use the binoculars alot. Fun Fact - one of my previous 250m long vessel was hit at the portside midship by a sailboat somewhere between Trinidad and Tobago sometime in 2008.. The guys on the yacht offcourse came up on their deck when they noticed the collision, the guys on tankdeck just heard a small thump. No serious damage done to either of the boats so they just wrote it in the log and went their seperate ways.
Ohh such serious faces. Loved it. Can't wait till you two get back. Thanks for sharing. Hope your break is wonderful! J&D
I RATE THIS video a 10, 5 Stares! Very very good and informative. Thanks so much!
Tethering and jacklines are a must for sure. I wish I'd had all the electronics back when I did my crossing. No GPS back in those days either. No excuse now for not having this kit on board now. Your life is worth the expense. I had to shoot for a yacht in the 30's though. Not keen on mast climbing, so mast height and ability to singlehand was important for me. If myself or significant other was incapacitated, we'd need to be able to handle the yacht alone. Can't say enough about and Aires windvane. Good info guys and keep up the good work! Be safe and fair winds!
Still binge watching. I found this very informative. I like how you two think. Out of all the sailing channels I watch only you and Ran run a wind vain. Makes sense. Have friends coming over tonight. Hopefully make it up to 30 or so.
Thanks so much for this video. There is so much information online that it becomes overwhelming. Your videos keep us focussed on the main things. Much appreciated :)
Super informative. Thanks so much for this excellent video. Makes me want to view all of your videos. Cheers!
View them my friend.
This is it ! Thank you so much for sharing this information. This is the quality! I was looking for. Looking forward to your next 'instructional" down-to-earth vids. Awesome!
Thank you Sooo much! The info that you shared was all about the questions running thru my mind. What a great video. To both of you...fair wind and full sails!
Thank you for this video!!!
Your comments regarding "production" boats are making me rethink my boat choice. We will be regularly sailing between the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. My thinking had been to stay with a production vessel from a major manufacturer because I thought that would mean we would have a greater availability of replacement parts (at any facility but in particular the Caribbean). When you said the line about "built to a price point" I felt like a piano had been dropped on my head. I'm embarrassed to admit this now obvious thought had never occurred to me.
I can't thank you enough because while the grueling process of selecting a boat will be repeated, better now than after we bought the original choice.
Oh, and had we already bought the boat and then realized what now makes sense, my wife my have drown me.
I just love your videos, they are so enjoyable and I look forward to when you post them. Thanks for taking the time to make and share them!
Thanks guys, for THE best information video I have seen yet!
Love all your videos, and this is the best yet! Very informative for us aspirational coastal/inland sailors. Thanks!!
Thanks for all the information! We are just starting to look for our ocean boat. Mainly looking at motor yachts because of physical limitations but the information you provide is great for us. Keep going!
Thank you again for an excellent informative video. Love to hear more about communications next time and perhaps give us some idea on costing too. Have also read an article written by Treysa on social compatibility in a Yachting magazine. It's excellent and should also be discussed in one of your forums. Can you also give us your view on monohull vs catamaran next time. Would you prefer a catamaran if financially viable? Cheers from NZ.
That was great. especially for new people learning. Thank you.
Your videos are outstanding. Thanks so much for your service to would-be cruisers such as my wife and me.
You guys are just the best! I'd love you to please keep doing these informative videos, they are very interesting and helpful to future sailors like myself. Good luck out there and smooth sailing 👍
With this virus keeping me in my appartement it's like having you in my lounge. Cheers🍾
Great video. Informative and useful even without going deep on each item on your list. Gives us lots to think. Thank you!
Love these informational videos. Desperately trying to catch up to you by binge watching when we can! Also, never change your intro music. Just love it.
Thank you for such an informative video. Your genuine assessment as a result of practical experience is priceless! Take Care
Thanks guys for such an awesome and informative video. All the aspects were covered in detail. Well done!!
This would be the best video I have seen on boating. I thank you both, excellent job. Good luck.
Now this talk had very interesting and informative commonsense information....and you two are an enjoyable listen. As a plain vanilla USA speaker, I always enjoy listening to people from other lands. To me, Nick talks like a Brit while Terysa sounds a bit more like a Kiwi.
Thank you , very good advise, sensible and realistic, no substitute for experience, thank you again. best wishes.
That was the best informative video I've watched - will help me so much in the near future. Ruby Rose is fast joining the SLV and Delos level in my view. FANTASTIC
Excellent video. These information pieces are quite interesting and very valuable. Many thanks.
Thanks, really informative. Sadly my wife gets seasick in even a light swell, so unless that changes I'm just dreaming watching you guys living it!
You guys rock, easily one of my favorite sailing channels. Thank you so much for this video, it is fantastic, great overview, might need to share this one with my wife :)
Another great video guys. Good ideas on the wind vane vs auto pilots, have noticed others complaining about the number of times the auto pilots fail, and only positive comments on the wind vanes. possible future video on how its operating you?? cheers Wazza, sydney
Great video! Very informative. I really appreciate the effort that you put into studying the various aspects and then into finding the right format for the video. Thanks a lot!
Practical,informative and fun to watch.Thanks a million
Hi guys...great information...for some reason others never mention any of this and it is important to get good info from those who ve done i..Kep it up. Jack
Super cool video ! A lot of good information ! You deserve 2 beers each ! Keep up the good work ! Cheers :)
Very useful and practical information. I really enjoy your videos.
Thank you, we really do love #sailing & bringing the experience to you.
Thank you ! Well done, I found that very informative and practical. Can't wait to hear more on other topics. Best Regards, Robert
Excellent advice. I was wondering how you'd have self steering on boat with a closing transom.
Very informitive, thank you both. I really enjoy you guys and your channel.