I watched you build that boat ... Not every episode but quite a few and you've come out with a beautiful vessel. You seem like a fantastic couple who work well together ... I wish you all the best and Fair winds and following seas. Enjoy your journey ... Even when the seas aren't that friendly.
Garrett and Ruth, Another great sail; and a beautiful day. I couldn't believe my eyes, guacamole without tacos. You must have ran out of tortillas... Smile... Thank y'all for sharing. Cheers! Blue Skies, Fair Winds, and Following Seas. Faithfully, James
7 knots that is impressive for a solid wood boat,that is what dream sailing is about. Because we all love you, Readyviva will need some life lines soon, that rail is just at tripping height, we do not want to loose one of you or both,please life line ASAP. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.
If your not a shiprite already, your home built sailing vessel should qualify you to be a shiprite . Damn you sanded your house deck down and treated it with teak oil........just basics and looks fantastic 👍 It would really be nice to see other sailboaters take care of their wood work the same way 👍 Luv it.....steady as she goes 👍 Shiprite Salt and Tar way to go 👍
At 12:00 Cojo Beach. (I anchored there at night. I'm in Oxnard Channel Islands Harbor.) That warm shore breeze is probably the Santa Ana winds. They're a katabatic (like the Williwaws up in the Aleutians but less intense. You're not going to be capsized by one. Beautiful boat. I've made a couple of wood strip kayaks, furniture, construction -- so of course my boat's all fiberglass on a foam core. You do enough woodwork around water you get PTSD about anything that might rot, swell, burn - but on someone else's boat? Sheer joy. Welcome to California
On a planet that seems to have evolved to a place where this old man too frequently can not suppress the tears, "I'm coming too." Please keep keepin' it real. You are one of the last bastions of hope. For those of us whose 'ship of dreams' sailed past the jetty for the last time long ago, you feed us vicariously. I have a belly full of love and hope thanks to you. Que le vaya bein.
Thank you for saying what I could not, and for saying it well. My head is still 25, my body is not and I’m having now to admit so, which is not easy. Let’s not give in entirely though, where there’s water and a boat there’s still great inshore days to be had, just not the circumnavigation I once dreamed of Never mind, it’s Ruth and Garrett’s time and they’ve earned it in buckets. A whole world of thanks are theirs for letting us share in a little of their achievement building Redeviva and their love of sailing to new horizons. Asi es la vida. 😎🤝🍻
Damn....get outta my head, will you? How'd you know what I wanted to say? what I am feeling? Thank you, even if you are a bit scary! lol thank you very much!
I know right. “You are coming too” always puts a smile on my face. Currently living on my boat in Melbourne Australia and this channel has been such an inspiration for me too. ❤
W are we exit d as you are, although viewing old footage, we know your journey is bright as sunny California. Keep loving what you do, we will keep enjoying your journey. The wind is fair and seas gentle, God speed!
Hi Garrett and Ruth. It appeared that your running back-stays were fouling the mizzen shrouds as they are led inside the shrouds to the stern. Whilst it is common on modern Bermudian racing yachts to lead them to the stern; on your Gaff ketch it should be sufficient to lead them to the chain plates of the mizzen. Then when going downwind the leeward ( slack) runner block is hauled ( with a line attached) to a block on the main shrouds to keep it from flogging the mainsail. Also try and rig the radar reflector further up, as high as possible ( and in the correct orientation) to be most effective. Well done Ruth with the cabin top: was wondering why it had "gone black": must get very hot inside in the sun? Great music.
Brilliant.... all these years watching the two of you grow up and fulfil your dreams ✨️... Love to the both of you ❤️. All the way from South West Cork in Ireland 🇮🇪.
Just finished rewatching episodes 24 through to episode 40 just because i was bored and wanted to watch again all these years later for a bit of nostalgia.. Then bam, new episode.. perfect timing..
Well lucky you, been around Point Conception four times with no wind. Consider a preventer when running down wind, leading from the end of the main boom to the stem, thru a block, leading back to the other side to a winch or cleat. nothing worse than a all standing jibe, been there, broke the goose neck one time, also i like a boom brake, when the boom isn't any further out than the bullworks, great channel, still have the heavy Hershoff pattern anchor that Memo is going to bring down , when he catches up. Allfernow, Doug.
Great to see you dudes out and enjoying the fruits of your labour. Great vids. I followed the same path building my boat and now living aboard for the past 20 years. Your're heading south and I'm heading south, but on different sides of the equator. I'm actually heading for Hobart in Tasmania where they hold a Wooden Boat festival bi-annually.(Biggest in southern hemisphere) You dudes would fit right in. Enjoy your cruising into warmer weather. Cheers from Down Under dudes.
Your boat is so effing bad ass it’s not even funny. What an amazing thing you built here, I don’t just mean the boat. Well done!!! Thank you for sharing❤
This, This is why, when I first started following you as you erected a boatshed in WA, that I became a Patron all those Years ago, to help in my own tiny way you achieve this dream. I am so proud that I managed to finish my working life, helping in a modest way, a young couple so obviously in Love and totally dedicated, not just to each other, but also to their dream of building their own boat to live out their own adventures upon. More Fair Winds and Following Seas to you both, you have earned every whisper.
This is the the bestest and mostest coolest sailing channel on the sea's... I'm so glad that a stumbled opon you two . I'm so excited to see you guys traveling in the vessel you both built. An to see how beautiful Rediviva🥂 handles everything it's beyond amazing.... I just loved this episode.. Thanks for sharing your lives with us... Grateful for the opportunity to learn from your wisdom an kindness... ✌🏼💗😊❣️
Agreed, those following seas chasing them down looked great. Don't be afraid to hold those shots as long as you did, they really tell a story and Rediviva looks fantastic from every angle.
Love the boat. Seems like there needs to be a place to sit and be more stable when steering. Can't imagine having to stand the entire time your steering the boat.
That’s what I was thinking like those chairs you use to play video games that have a back. Or bean bags. Something! My butt hurts seeing them sitting on the wood.
G, Teak decking systems makes a great sealer that gets darker with extra coats, mostly golden hues though. And it doesn’t attract dirt like teak oil. R, glad you covered up lass, you were going to get 2nd degree burns in that SoCal sun.
Great sailing vessel. I have to admit that you didn't change the design a little and add a wheel, comfy captains chair, and a cover over the helm station so the person on watch or just at the helm could be out of the weather. Easy to see from all the incredible work done you could have incorporated a dry, comfortable helm station. OR is one already in future plans?
Been following your build for the last couple years. Boat looks great. Sails really well. From one sailor to another, you should get an adjustable spinnaker pole made up that can clip to your mast with a hook on the end to push out your jib when you are wing on wing. It significantly improves the jib draw going down wind. The other thing you should consider when running down wind is a preventor tackle on the main boom. That boom is a killer if the wind shifts and she comes flying across. That said, I wish you many adventures out there.
Very impressed by you two. Have followed the project since the beginning. I can imagine the self satisfaction and sense of accomplishment you must feel now. Congrats.
As y'all were coming around the point I could feel the attraction to the sea that you have. I know there is a whole lot more to it than what we see but it looks like you're both back in your groove. Way to go. So happy for you.
I race out of Marina del Rey and I can say, you're so right that the kelp out here can be horrible. They're like land mines that will really screw you up and we always have at least one person on kelp watch. Welcome to So Cal! :) Enjoy the good weather and fair winds.
Now you hace other light in your eyes. It's fantastic! All! The sailboat! How Happy can we see you all days! Congratulations! Or.... Felicidades pareja, os merecéis lo mejor.
I was starting to think I had missed the special black coating on the cabin top. Glad it has been rectified. Happy to see you enjoying warm weather gear.
Love your videos and your spirit!!! Sailing gloves will save your hands! Rope burn sucks! I know easy for me to say... but some kind of hand holds/aluminum bars at the tiller would make it much more comfortable. Food looks gorgeous and tasty!
You guys are awesome! I’m so honored watching your videos, you are the last bastion of hope for our sailing community! God bless you both for fulfilling your dreams!!
A seamless transition to a full on sailing channel. Wow! Nothing but respect. Red Iviva is magnificent! The two of you are so beautiful. Much love and administration.
Love the channel. Could you guys have a short discussion some time about the decision to not build a traditional cockpit/footwell for the boat. Just curious about pros/cons and thinking behind the decision. Thanks.
@05:45 I think a double bench under the helm with back , middle and side support at just above hip- height would make life a lot easier for the helmsman. Especially on the long hauls...
Great vid AS ALWAYS ! So glad to see the cabin top getting some TLC. Ruthie always makes me smile she is a breath of fresh air with her smile and warm charm. Garrett don't let this 1st mate go anywhere 🥰
I watched you build that boat ... Not every episode but quite a few and you've come out with a beautiful vessel.
You seem like a fantastic couple who work well together ... I wish you all the best and Fair winds and following seas.
Enjoy your journey ... Even when the seas aren't that friendly.
Y'all make the best videos!!! Thank you!
Garrett and Ruth,
Another great sail; and a beautiful day. I couldn't believe my eyes, guacamole without tacos. You must have ran out of tortillas... Smile... Thank y'all for sharing.
Cheers!
Blue Skies, Fair Winds, and Following Seas.
Faithfully,
James
7 knots that is impressive for a solid wood boat,that is what dream sailing is about.
Because we all love you, Readyviva will need some life lines soon, that rail is just at tripping height, we do not want to loose one of you or both,please life line ASAP.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.
If your not a shiprite already, your home built sailing vessel should qualify you to be a shiprite .
Damn you sanded your house deck down and treated it with teak oil........just basics and looks fantastic 👍
It would really be nice to see other sailboaters take care of their wood work the same way 👍
Luv it.....steady as she goes 👍
Shiprite Salt and Tar way to go 👍
Nice! Happy sailing! Thanks for taking us along.
Loved the building channel , loving the sailing channel .
Wishing you Fair winds Salt & Tar
Celebrate 🍾 in the southern California. Bravo .Greetings from beautiful Hawaii islands ⛵️ 🏝
Words cannot express how happy I am for you guys! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy…….
Poseidon loves you two. Woohoo! Sailing!
so very good to see you guys living the life you dreamed of and pursued...well done guys...I miss you.
And two fruit jars full, cheers, to a job well done!🥰
At 12:00 Cojo Beach. (I anchored there at night. I'm in Oxnard Channel Islands Harbor.) That warm shore breeze is probably the Santa Ana winds. They're a katabatic (like the Williwaws up in the Aleutians but less intense. You're not going to be capsized by one. Beautiful boat. I've made a couple of wood strip kayaks, furniture, construction -- so of course my boat's all fiberglass on a foam core. You do enough woodwork around water you get PTSD about anything that might rot, swell, burn - but on someone else's boat? Sheer joy. Welcome to California
Again, the seamless transition from a building channel to a cruising channel is amazing!
On a planet that seems to have evolved to a place where this old man too frequently can not suppress the tears, "I'm coming too." Please keep keepin' it real. You are one of the last bastions of hope. For those of us whose 'ship of dreams' sailed past the jetty for the last time long ago, you feed us vicariously. I have a belly full of love and hope thanks to you. Que le vaya bein.
Well said sir very well said xx
Thank you for saying what I could not, and for saying it well.
My head is still 25, my body is not and I’m having now to admit so, which is not easy.
Let’s not give in entirely though, where there’s water and a boat there’s still great inshore days to be had, just not the circumnavigation I once dreamed of
Never mind, it’s Ruth and Garrett’s time and they’ve earned it in buckets.
A whole world of thanks are theirs for letting us share in a little of their achievement building Redeviva and their love of sailing to new horizons.
Asi es la vida. 😎🤝🍻
Well said Marty
Damn....get outta my head, will you? How'd you know what I wanted to say? what I am feeling? Thank you, even if you are a bit scary! lol thank you very much!
I know right. “You are coming too” always puts a smile on my face. Currently living on my boat in Melbourne Australia and this channel has been such an inspiration for me too. ❤
W are we exit d as you are, although viewing old footage, we know your journey is bright as sunny California. Keep loving what you do, we will keep enjoying your journey. The wind is fair and seas gentle, God speed!
Hi Garrett and Ruth.
It appeared that your running back-stays were fouling the mizzen shrouds as they are led inside the shrouds to the stern. Whilst it is common on modern Bermudian racing yachts to lead them to the stern; on your Gaff ketch it should be sufficient to lead them to the chain plates of the mizzen. Then when going downwind the leeward ( slack) runner block is hauled ( with a line attached) to a block on the main shrouds to keep it from flogging the mainsail. Also try and rig the radar reflector further up, as high as possible ( and in the correct orientation) to be most effective.
Well done Ruth with the cabin top: was wondering why it had "gone black": must get very hot inside in the sun?
Great music.
A real sailing channel.....just fantabulous journey and it’s just beginning......fair winds, be safe.....greetz from Austria
Brilliant.... all these years watching the two of you grow up and fulfil your dreams ✨️...
Love to the both of you ❤️.
All the way from South West Cork in Ireland 🇮🇪.
Congratulations you two. You've earned this and I hope it's even better than your dreams.
Just finished rewatching episodes 24 through to episode 40 just because i was bored and wanted to watch again all these years later for a bit of nostalgia..
Then bam, new episode.. perfect timing..
I am full of respect for you, you have done an amazing build. You have nowhere to sit on passage, it's going to be tiring.
Yes I was thinking the same thing. Do you have something in mind ?
Well lucky you, been around Point Conception four times with no wind. Consider a preventer when running down wind, leading from the end of the main boom to the stem, thru a block, leading back to the other side to a winch or cleat. nothing worse than a all standing jibe, been there, broke the goose neck one time, also i like a boom brake, when the boom isn't any further out than the bullworks, great channel, still have the heavy Hershoff pattern anchor that Memo is going to bring down , when he catches up. Allfernow, Doug.
Great to see you dudes out and enjoying the fruits of your labour. Great vids. I followed the same path building my boat and now living aboard for the past 20 years. Your're heading south and I'm heading south, but on different sides of the equator. I'm actually heading for Hobart in Tasmania where they hold a Wooden Boat festival bi-annually.(Biggest in southern hemisphere) You dudes would fit right in. Enjoy your cruising into warmer weather.
Cheers from Down Under dudes.
Ruthie with that cheesy grin as she pats Garrett's behind... you kill me! LOL!
Yummo!! That Bass meal looked great!! Thanks for the upload!! So much fun.
Amazing how fast your boat is considering it is heavy and not not appear all that streamlined. But it gets it done. Great job.
Their speed seems to be quite good - I'm not sure they're handicapped at all, and I'm not sure why - tho it's a good design to begin with.
Your boat is so effing bad ass it’s not even funny. What an amazing thing you built here, I don’t just mean the boat. Well done!!! Thank you for sharing❤
You pair are just to cute. I keep catching myself with a big soppy grin. ☺️
It is great to see all your hard work paying off with good winds and smooth sailing. Congratulation!
They did a really good job outfitting and rigging the boat correctly, so as a consequence their ersatz sea trials seem to be going very very well.
This, This is why, when I first started following you as you erected a boatshed in WA, that I became a Patron all those Years ago, to help in my own tiny way you achieve this dream. I am so proud that I managed to finish my working life, helping in a modest way, a young couple so obviously in Love and totally dedicated, not just to each other, but also to their dream of building their own boat to live out their own adventures upon. More Fair Winds and Following Seas to you both, you have earned every whisper.
Beautiful boat. Great adventure. Good luck and God speed.
Wow, great channel! Love some of that trancy music you put to some beautiful scenes of the ocean.
Bravo....may you sail happily ever after...you have earned it.
This is the the bestest and mostest coolest sailing channel on the sea's... I'm so glad that a stumbled opon you two . I'm so excited to see you guys traveling in the vessel you both built. An to see how beautiful Rediviva🥂 handles everything it's beyond amazing.... I just loved this episode.. Thanks for sharing your lives with us... Grateful for the opportunity to learn from your wisdom an kindness... ✌🏼💗😊❣️
6:50...The BEST b-roll yet. The editing keeps getting better & better. Be proud, you did a fine job.
Bob & "Pirata"
Ventos justos e mar calmo ⛵
Agreed, those following seas chasing them down looked great. Don't be afraid to hold those shots as long as you did, they really tell a story and Rediviva looks fantastic from every angle.
Love the boat. Seems like there needs to be a place to sit and be more stable when steering. Can't imagine having to stand the entire time your steering the boat.
That’s what I was thinking like those chairs you use to play video games that have a back. Or bean bags. Something! My butt hurts seeing them sitting on the wood.
Check out their real-time update. They’re planning to install self steering gear. - so no need to have someone always on the helm.
G, Teak decking systems makes a great sealer that gets darker with extra coats, mostly golden hues though. And it doesn’t attract dirt like teak oil. R, glad you covered up lass, you were going to get 2nd degree burns in that SoCal sun.
It's great to see you both so happy 😁.....you certainly deserve it, after all your hard work..... Congratulations. Sail On Sweet Lady..
Great sailing vessel. I have to admit that you didn't change the design a little and add a wheel, comfy captains chair, and a cover over the helm station so the person on watch or just at the helm could be out of the weather. Easy to see from all the incredible work done you could have incorporated a dry, comfortable helm station. OR is one already in future plans?
Awesome episode !! That Shabass looks sooo good.. bet it was.. Cheers !!
Enjoy you adventure and thanks for sharing- I like the sister channel as well and have subscribed to them! 🎉
I can see it in your faces how much you missed the sailing well done guy's David Australia
Been following your build for the last couple years. Boat looks great. Sails really well. From one sailor to another, you should get an adjustable spinnaker pole made up that can clip to your mast with a hook on the end to push out your jib when you are wing on wing. It significantly improves the jib draw going down wind. The other thing you should consider when running down wind is a preventor tackle on the main boom. That boom is a killer if the wind shifts and she comes flying across. That said, I wish you many adventures out there.
Very impressed by you two. Have followed the project since the beginning. I can imagine the self satisfaction and sense of accomplishment you must feel now. Congrats.
Hell yeah 🤘🏻... awesome episode yall🤙🏼🇿🇦
As y'all were coming around the point I could feel the attraction to the sea that you have. I know there is a whole lot more to it than what we see but it looks like you're both back in your groove. Way to go. So happy for you.
Thats a nice spot, and winter is on the horizon that's a very nice spot.
liked the tunes too. these episodes so satisfying!
Cool!! Long time coming, finally got it!! Nice!
I race out of Marina del Rey and I can say, you're so right that the kelp out here can be horrible. They're like land mines that will really screw you up and we always have at least one person on kelp watch.
Welcome to So Cal! :) Enjoy the good weather and fair winds.
Now you hace other light in your eyes.
It's fantastic! All! The sailboat! How Happy can we see you all days!
Congratulations!
Or.... Felicidades pareja, os merecéis lo mejor.
I give u a GREAT BIG whatever that noise that garret sprayed all over Ruthie. Super cool!!!!!!
I was starting to think I had missed the special black coating on the cabin top. Glad it has been rectified. Happy to see you enjoying warm weather gear.
Love how this channel is growing you both deserve it.
👍😊
Awesome guys - sure looks like your in heaven - Cheers
Gosh she sails so wonderful! Been wondering about that cabin top...looks good!!
Love your videos and your spirit!!! Sailing gloves will save your hands! Rope burn sucks! I know easy for me to say... but some kind of hand holds/aluminum bars at the tiller would make it much more comfortable. Food looks gorgeous and tasty!
Cheers! Bon Appetit! Great video. So good so see you two living your dream after ll your hard work. Makes me happy watching you! Thanks for sharing!
Great episode we could really feel the adventure . Great background music too
So good to see how happy you are in your beautiful boat! Congratulations!
I like Whomp as well. I'm so beyond happy for you both. Once again, sailing looks so fun. Stay safe out there. Absolutely beautiful.
First time watching really good stuff guys love it
You guys are awesome! I’m so honored watching your videos, you are the last bastion of hope for our sailing community! God bless you both for fulfilling your dreams!!
Excellent, as always.
Last week I went back and watched episode 1 again. You sure have come a long way.
You two make my heart happy!!!
I am so enjoying this trip...Thank you for taking us along...!
thanks for sharing your wonderful journey...love you guys
A seamless transition to a full on sailing channel. Wow! Nothing but respect. Red Iviva is magnificent! The two of you are so beautiful. Much love and administration.
Heaven, cabin top and soup...its been driving me crazzeee...;-)
Love the channel. Could you guys have a short discussion some time about the decision to not build a traditional cockpit/footwell for the boat. Just curious about pros/cons and thinking behind the decision. Thanks.
Excuse my French but hell to the yeah ,I've watched so long and am so happy to see this video!!! Y'all rock!!!
Yea 2 in one day. Guess since it was bothering me, the top deck was really bothering you all, looks great now, good work you two.
I'm so glad y'all got a sail like that. That is what the hard work is all about.
Living your best lives now. Gotta love that.
Thanks Ruth it was worth the wait.
Nice and chill!! lov'n the tunes at the end of the episode.
@05:45 I think a double bench under the helm with back , middle and side support at just above hip- height would make life a lot easier for the helmsman. Especially on the long hauls...
A high light of the week great edit just wonderful 🙏👍
a beautifull piece of life at sea
I enjoy every moment of your journey, thank you!
Beautiful vessel. Certainly a lot of work to sail . But a real yacht.
So. Ca.l and some much-needed deck maintenance. Great to see you sailing.
A warm breeze seven years in the making. Every week is a new milestone, you guys are killing it!
Fair winds
Great vid AS ALWAYS !
So glad to see the cabin top getting some TLC.
Ruthie always makes me smile she is a breath of fresh air with her smile and warm charm.
Garrett don't let this 1st mate go anywhere 🥰
So great o see you living your dreams.
love watching you guys always with a smile on my face, you both have done so good
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Just got back to you. Great to see you sailing. I'll spend some time catching up. Love the video & your narration really fills out your story. Thanks.
Good to see you guys " out there " 👍
Another wonderful episode. Everything well done, great camera work and narration. The soup queen's job is never done.
Congratulations to you both .You made your reality and thoroughly deserve it .
Amazing to see how well your hard work turned out. Love that y'all are out there on your adventure and so happy.
The cabin top and sides look just grand.👌
Great job Ruth, miss you in the kitchen!
So happy for you guys!
I just discovered your channel. I love the traditional design of your boat.
Thank you for finally getting around to that cabin top, it's been bothering me! Safe journeys.
AWESOME video.!!!!! I Love you guys.
God, I love this boat……😊❤😊