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@@TeuluTribe no entiendo muy bien la pregunta pero te diré lo que hice: navegar por todo el caribe durante un año y después navegar por el Pacífico hasta que tuve que volver por cuestiones familiares graves. Hace 50 años y...solo. Ahora navegar en un magnífico velero como el vuestro representa poco riesgo aunque alguna vez la naturaleza os ponga frente a alguna situación un poco comprometida, pero solo un poco.
@@TeuluTribe Sometimes you guys do remind me of this Old Salt I spoke to in the Philippines; "I will always remember my first Typhoon... fondly" Just stay away from the Bearing Sea, please?
For the first time in 30yrs I smelt the smell of waking up in an anchorage again when you were up at dawn. Hard to explain, nothing like a Marina, the salty air, the sun heating things up, the oxygen released by the trees, don’t know what it is but its great. Thanks guys for the memories.
Steve, dam right, I love that smell, i thought it was only me smelling what u explained, but I've missed it sooo much. Thanks for making me remember and smile.😁
Thank you for sharing your wonderful memory with us! It's moments like these that make life truly special. Glad our video could take you back to that place
Do remember you need accurate time, maps and sight reduction tables or software as well as the sextant to navigate in blue water - and if the goal is to survive say a lightning strike that destroys all electronics, then paper maps and tables, a backup clock and probably a calculator stored wrapped in foil( unless you know how to use log tables and can afford a mechanical chronometer) Also remember you need clear sky and a clear horizon - a lot of astro-nav is skilled dead reckoning between days when you can get both. BTW - a sextant and a hand bearing compass are also key parts of coastal navigation pre-GPS - here not requiring clear skies! Have fun learning the old ways - stay safe
@@TeuluTribe Also GPS jamming is getting common (NAVTEX warned several times this year thay GPS in the E Baltic (near Kaliningrad) was 'unreliable'...) Hopefully you're far from such conflicts - but the Bering Straits are quite narrow - and Alaskan sailing unforgiving. Practise the old ways - more work, less accurate, much harder to jam and fun in decent weather. I pray you'll never need them - but within living memory boats smaller than Teulu would sail the Atlantic by astro-nav and then pick up a lighthouse pre-dawn to guide them in the last 20 miles. You can train as they never could - knowing how well your skills are developing against GPS. Then when its gone you still have well-found hope...
One of the best moments for you must have been waking up in the early morning in Antigua and realizing in awe that "We're in the Caribbean!!" Thanks for sharing that moment in the video on the dock! All the best!!
So excited! My question (money) made the cut! Thank you for the in depth answer on what I’m sure is a delicate subject. You handled it expertly. You guys do such great videos. So inspiring! Fair winds!
Thank you. Loved the Q and A. It took me back through your travels, and I could remember them all. I always look forward to your journey, and I don't want to get ahead of myself, but doing the Alaska and down the coast of Canada will be amazing. Breaking Waves showed me a lot of stuff around Vancouver Island and the Inland Passage and it is stunning. So I will wait here patiently for that and every single video until then. Love you. Stay safe. ❤🙏
We're so glad you enjoyed the Q&A and that it brought back memories of our travels! Thank you for your support Steve, we can't WAIT to bring you to ALASKA!
So excited for you to see Alaska to the Puget Sound. Be prepared for rain, but keep in mind that is what makes everything so beautiful, from greenery to waterfalls. We lived in the northwest for 30 years and have just recently moved home to Idaho. Absolutely loved sailing our boat in the San Juan’s and BC. Our son lives and is a Captain out of Craig, AK He will never return to the lower 48. It is a totally different experience! Comfy simple things will go a long way in wet and colder climates.
Sharing the scariest moments of sailing around the world on your 40ft boat with the Teulu Tribe is a powerful testament to your bravery and resilience. Your willingness to recount these challenging experiences not only highlights your courage in the face of adversity but also deepens our understanding of the realities of life at sea. The way you navigate and share these intense moments reflects your dedication to both adventure and authentic storytelling. Your journey inspires others to face their fears and embrace the unknown with determination. And I am Floating Village Life.
You guys are living the life you should be very proud of what you've accomplished and where you're going. There is no better experience than traveling the world and meeting people from different countries, interacting with their cultures, and absorbing the experience to look back on fondly. When you get far enough North to Canada, give a shout. I sail a 1981 Mason 43 out of Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 🇨🇦. I would be happy to assist you once in Canada in anyway possible
For some reason i was just served up an early episode by TH-cam. Omg - how far you have come. Watching you dash to Ikea in gloomy british weather for bins…life has moved on. Thank goodness for all the lovely weather and adventures you serve up to us
Am I the only one, curious to learn what you have learned about the weather? Would be awesome if you consider to make a video about weather! This topic seems so underrated...
Great to hear your plans and your thoughts on your past sailing. When you were in the Caribbean it felt like you had just one goal and that was to cross the Pacific. So glad you decided to spend more time just relaxing and seeing what great places were around you. You would have missed so much. Looking forward to Alaskan waters.
Great to be reminded of the lure of the sea,freedom,the storms,the doldrums,always fixing things but nothing can beat for me on my 48'ketch sailing in 20knots off Phuket sound from Oct to April avoiding rainy season😊❤
I'm originally from the province of British Columbia, Canada. I'm happy to hear you will be sailing through our waters. I think you'll find it quite fortunate to travel in this part of the world by sail. I hope you take your time to explore it well. The fjords, the huge majestic snow capped mountains, the untouched thick lush forests, the thousands of islands, the thick wild life on the land and sea. Our aboriginal people still practising and sharing their ancestral traditions for all who venture there. I have a feeling it is going to blow your minds. Welcome friends... In answer to your query, a video on anchoring would be great...
Becka, I think some of the items you mentioned, and you thought might be a luxury, are not. If one you got sick or slightly injured it might just make it a little easier to cope with the situation for a while, and safer. You are on this journey to enjoy. Enjoy!
Love your plans for the next year. If you can make it to Alaska by mid June, you'll be there in time to witness a spectacular phenomenon known as midnight sun, during the week surrounding summer solstice. Definitely an experience I would recommend. British Columbia is gorgeous area to sail. There are plenty of deep inlets that you can go a long ways inland. Just a heads up, I've never been on a boat in the wintertime, but the winters around Vancouver island can be brutally cold. It's not so much the temperature, as the combined temp & humidity. Makes for a chill that you can't seem to get warmed up from. I imagine coastal UK would have similar winter climate.
Regarding dehumidifying an enclosed space. It costs a lot less (energy, e.g. fuel) to heat a room with a low humidity percentage compared to the same room with a higher humidity percentage. The reason is the moisture, i.e. water, requires a lot of heat to increase the temperature of the air and the water (moisture).
you are still young, relatively new to cruising and inspiringly successful/attractive in your presentations .apart from having learned ,that a secure anchor system ,bigger than commonly recommended ,is smart to invest in, you expressed the wish for longterm comfort ,like big hard dodger and extended energy-solar system.,all actually part of extended security ,because less tiring ,staying more alert and joyful .One of the biggest realizations you had ,is the joy and meaningfulness you experienced in helping others ,providing the remote family with starlink and compassionate care ! As a young cruising couple with growing networking capabilities ,you can extend that meaningful joy of compassionate care int the cruising scene and with your audiences ,adopting more compassionate care projects at selected locations and concerning environment protection ! May you explore that field and engage smartly and joyfully ! wishing you the very best .
Night Vision Monocular - Have you considered having one? They are very affordable now, a good Bushnell is less than $300us. Great for when you pull into an anchorage at night... A Thermal Monocular would be great in fog and other times, also in the $300us price range. Both would be nice to have when looking out for pirates. 🎉
That is the best way to eat Mangos. My Grandmum taught me to eat them that way about 40 years ago and I think that it is the only reasonable way to eat them ( well that and Thai Mango sticky rice of course )
yep, how to do proper anchoring will be a very intersting!) Thank you guys, you are awesome! I hope we will also save you from a lonely anchorage some day!)
Very pleased to hear of your interest in buying a sextant. You will really love it. Don’t be seduced into buying a plastic sextant. The best “ get-you-started” book is Celestial Navigation by Mary Blewitt. It is based on the presumption that the sun goes round the world; That you are not an outstanding mathematician but that you can add and subtract. All the rest is practice. I learned with sight reduction tables and the Nautical Almanac. It may be easier now. One day you will find your noon latitude with the sextant, check with the GPS and you will smile for the next hundred miles!
If you're set on Celestial (a dark and noble art), I recommend " Waren Norville Celestial Navigation Step by Step". He teaches the classic HO 299 method, but as a professional navigator, he also teaches HO 211 Agetons tables. A faster but slightly less accurate reduction. The theory is that fixes from small boats inherently have more error than the tables, so there is no loss. Also, you can get a used Davis Plastic Sextant for little money. They are great for learning. Much lighter, and to start with your arm will get tired while you're learning. All though a proper metal sextant is a work of art and something to cherish. I wouldn't put off the learning because of the cost when a good plastic can be piced up for about 90 US. If you like it, then look around for the one you will keep forever.
Alaska, the hidden gem of cruising! We're ready to break the ice and show you a side of cruising that's cooler (see what i did there 😉) than ever before.
Hi guys thankyou for these wonderful videos hoping to set sail soon on our 42’ Colin archer with our 2 young children, we’d love to see an anchoring video as this is one thing that holds us back from more remote sailing.. thanks again guys very inspiring much love….🙏
Good for you thinking about Celestial navigation I got my certification years ago used it quite a lot then as we gave up long distance sailing the skill went unused. To get started try and find a good used polymer sextant from a good maker . Most of what you do is sun run sun to get used to finding the hight of the object compared to horizon , once you get that skill on board and have an accurate time piece access to HO tables online and the math bits and locating the star mastered it’s quite simple really to get a cocked hat on the chart that’s quite representative of you position . It’s really satisfying to know you can find your way without much else!
you guys i live on the BC coast so i know u would regret not visiting us here. I have 4 words for you, Great Bear Rain Forest. Time it for the summer months. Heaven. Stay Safe and Godspeed
I would actually be interested in a video about anchoring. I have only anchored "at home" but it is all mud bottom here. I just upgraded my anchor to a Rocna Vulcan about 2 sizes to big for my boat and now looking at chain as in how much do I need and how much can fit in the locker.
When you stern anchor the next time, have a second rope tied to the roll bar on the anchor attached to a floating ball or fender. This way you can back the anchor out before lifting.
Good idea- Zach actually dived down and attached a trip line to the roll bar but that thing was not budging! I guess its better it doesn't move, then does 😂
That’s been my standard mango preparation for years .. I live in Thailand and they all look very puzzled when I do this .. good to see others doing the same !!
If you can do it maybe run a section of hose up to the chain locker when you put in the outdoor shower so you can rinse off the muck from the anchor that drops onto your deck. I do not know how many boats I have seen with the deck stained from that muck.
Kudos for taking the Hawaii, Alaska, PNW route. It's so refreshing to see a channel do this. I can only think of one other channel, RAN Sailing, who have done it. And I am tuned in (sub'd) to a LOT of sailing channels. Looking forward to it.
Not at all actually, we are really loving the lifestyle and can’t see ourselves doing anything else, but are just being honest with the highs and lows!
Been following since it was still B's channel. This sit-down very interesting, so will start there. Having lived abd n cruised in variety of situations, solo n with sev diff partners, am ridiculously interested in the couple dinamics aboard. You guys are among the half dozen or so that i find really interesting, positive, n enjoyable. And yr learning -- the life n each other. Nuff said. Coupla details from this Q n A... aside from the general notion of slowing down a bit n not racing individual seasons thru diff areas, yr intentions for Alaska/BC n making an effort toward celestial nav, yes, yes, yes! Having done a lot on the water, n mostly by seat of the pants, along with the occasional decent sort to learn from, agree with yr assessment of how easy it is to grasp the basics of sailing, but important to get some foundation in diesel mechanics n first aid. When these things are needed in the crazy moments, you dont want to be starting from scratch. One thing more -- before you set out, spend an hour with someone in the boatyard who will walk you thru the basics of the physical/mechanical aspects of making electrical connections, wires, using a multimeter to test. 8 1/2 times out of ten an electrical prob is the mechanical aspect of connections. So good to hear you guys sit n go thru yr experiences n impressions.
Quick fix suggestion for slapping noisy cables in the mast. Long cable ties every 30 cm x 4 at 90 degrees to each other. This will stop the cable slapping against the mast.
@@TeuluTribe Are you able to disconnect the cable/s Tie a draw rope, pull up to the top of the mast. Cable tie the cables and draw back down with the draw rope? You are both very capable so am probably spouting rubbish.
@@TeuluTribe it has been about 10 years now, but I told myself I can't go back to Costa Rica unless it is a one way ticket. I was there for 10 days and it was the only place I have ever been where I was emotional to leave. Pura Vida!
What an amazing vlog, (question and answer), I have to admit you guys have taken on so much. Becka, when you tackled the electrics I was so proud of the way you took it on, and Zac from very little skill you have become quite an accomplished engineer. Your parents must be so proud of you both. I am so pleased that you have slowed down, as I felt you were in a race when you first set off. Also I am so looking forward to sailing with you up the west coast, all the way to Alaska. My favourite sea gypsies. Xx
I think your plan to go to Alaska and BC is great. Be sure you do lots of research. After more than 70 years of sailing (and motoring) in the Northwest and SE a Alaska I know you will love all the many anchorages to discover. I have a collection of info that I would be glad to share with you such as a set of books by Don and Ranne Douglas. Over 1,500 pages and 10 lbs. of data on anchorages, routs and such. When you get to a US port I will be glad to send them to you.
ps 2 One of the great advantages cruisers with networking channels have ,are common concerns and interests and needs ,visiting same sites ( thereby allowing supervision ,training and supply runs for projects ) and are on a day to day basis ,still largely independent ,on their own boats ,preventing longterm crowding/fatigue .Together with their channel networking crowd ,cruisers are in a supreme position to create and maintain meaningful 'Compassionate Care Projects ' as 'Participation' models and are likely increasing their own channel clicks ,thereby income and support ,but much more important actively nurturing their own (and potentially others ) conscience and more meaningful-joyful existence
@@TeuluTribe on compassionate care projects . for your dream of sailing to materialize ,you put in a lot of work and sacrifice and it really manifested with the platform ,the boat ,followed by more work . same with compassionate care projects .it takes time and needs a platform . this platform can be a communication channel for networking and collecting ideas ,project sites ,other interested beings ,including people who do for free the editing ,saving you time ,but you could still be the founders . that pathway can open many opportunities . my family and friends did that many times for the bigger good ,starting small and the biggest charity has now 250 people employed on project sites in Asia ,6 employed at main office in Europe and direct beneficiaries of 500.000 a year ,1million indirect . from zero and idealistic ideas to collecting and distributing millions each year . if cruisers with sailing channels come together ,they could do much more than most imagine to be possible ! think it over ,investigate ,talk with others
I live in Oregon and I'd love to know the approximate dates you will be heading to Sitka and when you might pass here. I'd Love to meet you both and maybe and evening of dinner. I've enjoyed watching you two grow with your adventures.
Hey guys. Loved the Q+A. Quick question on your star link setup. Did you go for the version for boats or was it the roaming RV version. I hear people say both options can work.
Dehumidifier.. I'm surprised they don't get talked about more amongst the boaty world. Difference between surfaces drying, clothes drying here in avg10c Scotlands' Atlantic Coast. It fills its' bucket in 24 hrs. If you closed the door and left it with that mattress I reckon it'd dry it out it you set the mattress onto 2 inches of the green sponge mattress airing things, same material as those circular pads they have on hospital machine whirly floor polishers. Couple of layers of that stuff underneath the mattress, sheets off,door closed, dehumidifier on, and you'd defo get a long way to dry.
We just bought one actually! Trouble is how much power it uses, which is fine in a marina, a bit tougher on anchor. We also have breathable netting under our mattresses, but when it rains, it pours out here! Hopefully the diesel heater we are also installing will help with that in the winter
@@TeuluTribe Sometimes sea is much colder than in inside the boat. You can use that to do the same as a dehumidifier. The type of heat exchanger you're going to use is called a condenser. Moisture, i.e. water, in the air condenses (becomes a liquid) at the dew temperature. If the coolant (sea water) is colder than or equal to the dew temperature the condenser will work exactly like a dehumidifier sans the refrigerator part of the dehumidifier. It's the refrigerator part of a dehumidifier who uses most of the electricity. A condenser transfers heat from the condensed water to the sea water, but you can use an liquid to air heat exchanger - connected to the condenser - to put about 90% af the heat back into the air.
Most everyone that is in the Pacific "In rhe winter are in the "Sea of Cortez ( The Sea of Lost Dreams)" Then the rest are at the French Polynesian Islands 🏝 or Hawaii island. Now when you get to any of the Islands 🏝 in the pacific, you will find they will take your breath away. Keep us informed on when you start your sail ⛵️ to the Big Island of Hawaii so I can keep an eye 👁 on the Horizon for your sails. And when you get here ya'll have a place to stay. So Thank You for a Great video 📹 this week. Looking forward for the next one. So until next time, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Cheers 🍻 and Aloha
They are! We are excited to get there after this hurricane season 😊 And we will! We cannot wait to arrive to Hawaii- every time you comment on a vid, it lights a bit more of a spark in us to drop the hook there
Os sigo desde el principio y no pensé que llegaríais tan lejos, por lo que os felicito, también os felicito por haber viajado más al sur que la mayoría de gente, con lo que habéis enseñado a muchos lugares hermosos y gentes encantadoras que merecen ser visitados (o quizás sea mejor que no, quien sabe) solo lamento que no sigáis viajando más al sur vale la pena, y si algún dia os decidís a cruzar el Pacífico hacia la Polinesia, permitidme que os de un consejo, y es que naveguéis hasta Ecuador y desde allí, pasando por las Galápagos y así evitáis las calmas de la zona intertropical. Bueno, solo es un consejo al final sois vosotros los que decidís. Ah! cuando nsveguéis en condiciones difíciles recordad que hace 50 años no existía el GPS, ni internet, ni placas solares, ni la mayoría de comodidades de las que ahora disfrutáis, eso si, teníamos un sextante, un piloto de viento, un velero de 30 pies y una pasión por nevegar irrefrenable.
Thanks for watching us and supporting us this long! The advice to sail to Ecuador is great- maybe we will visit the Easter Islands on that route. Luckily from La Paz in Mexico, you tend to avoid the lighter winds too but we shall see!
Ok. You've had me watching since you left UK, but the loop up to Alaska and back to Mexico... I'm in! I have been watching Juho and Sovi and their current attempt at the NWP. I doubt you two will try that, but to cruise along the wild BC coast! My home province! YES! I began following Ben and Alie when they first began and also followed Ben and Ashley when they had to come home. So much of BC is wonderful cruising grounds. Do it! I follow Kate and Curtis and Roxie BECAUSE they went around Cape Horn! The tropics stuff is fine, but do something different! Thank you.
remember the video you bought the boat becka nearly made me cry she was so happy you come such a long way andd watched every episode since and seen your confidence grow please meet up with sailing blue pearl in mexico also on you tube wonderful couple with an old fantastic boat im sure your paths may cross
@@TeuluTribe not me on mexico coast i wish lol but another older couple with the most amazing sailboat blue pearl check them on you tube am sure they down]near la paz they are wonderful people again its astounding how far you boyh come in a short time love it
You folks are quite adventurous. There is a fairly recent video out there called "Sailing the Northwest Passage 2023: A Family's Adventure into the Arctic". It is done by John Pennington, his wife and young son. It is narrated by his son. You might enjoy it.
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@@TeuluTribe no entiendo muy bien la pregunta pero te diré lo que hice: navegar por todo el caribe durante un año y después navegar por el Pacífico hasta que tuve que volver por cuestiones familiares graves. Hace 50 años y...solo.
Ahora navegar en un magnífico velero como el vuestro representa poco riesgo aunque alguna vez la naturaleza os ponga frente a alguna situación un poco comprometida, pero solo un poco.
The Pacific is 3 times what the Atlantic is, there is no question.
@@johnwolf2829 haha love this comment, only crazies would want to find water that treacherous again...oh wait 😉
@@TeuluTribe Sometimes you guys do remind me of this Old Salt I spoke to in the Philippines; "I will always remember my first Typhoon... fondly"
Just stay away from the Bearing Sea, please?
For the first time in 30yrs I smelt the smell of waking up in an anchorage again when you were up at dawn. Hard to explain, nothing like a Marina, the salty air, the sun heating things up, the oxygen released by the trees, don’t know what it is but its great. Thanks guys for the memories.
Steve, dam right, I love that smell, i thought it was only me smelling what u explained, but I've missed it sooo much. Thanks for making me remember and smile.😁
Thank you for sharing your wonderful memory with us! It's moments like these that make life truly special. Glad our video could take you back to that place
Yes, do an anchor tutorial!
Love your style, keep rocking it!
Love you kids! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Safe travels. ❤
Thanks for the love! We'll keep the adventures coming for you all 😊
I must say, Becca, that I am SO impressed by your willingness to get involved with the boat’s operations and technicalities.
Hey, thanks for noticing! I'm all about getting my hands dirty and learning new things. It's been a fun journey so far!
Do remember you need accurate time, maps and sight reduction tables or software as well as the sextant to navigate in blue water - and if the goal is to survive say a lightning strike that destroys all electronics, then paper maps and tables, a backup clock and probably a calculator stored wrapped in foil( unless you know how to use log tables and can afford a mechanical chronometer)
Also remember you need clear sky and a clear horizon - a lot of astro-nav is skilled dead reckoning between days when you can get both. BTW - a sextant and a hand bearing compass are also key parts of coastal navigation pre-GPS - here not requiring clear skies!
Have fun learning the old ways - stay safe
Good advice! We can't wait to dive into the more 'fail safe methods'. Thanks for the tips
@@TeuluTribe Also GPS jamming is getting common (NAVTEX warned several times this year thay GPS in the E Baltic (near Kaliningrad) was 'unreliable'...) Hopefully you're far from such conflicts - but the Bering Straits are quite narrow - and Alaskan sailing unforgiving.
Practise the old ways - more work, less accurate, much harder to jam and fun in decent weather. I pray you'll never need them - but within living memory boats smaller than Teulu would sail the Atlantic by astro-nav and then pick up a lighthouse pre-dawn to guide them in the last 20 miles. You can train as they never could - knowing how well your skills are developing against GPS. Then when its gone you still have well-found hope...
Interesting to hear all your comments !! Keep safe.
Thanks Harry!
Great to see you working so well together! It truly takes a team to cruise 💪
Interesting perspective, got me thinking!
Exciting you guys are planning to explore the pacific northwest!
We can't wait Jason!
Yay ! Good idea
@@TeuluTribe You are gonna love it. One of the very best places in America.
One of the best moments for you must have been waking up in the early morning in Antigua and realizing in awe that "We're in the Caribbean!!" Thanks for sharing that moment in the video on the dock! All the best!!
Ah, it was honestly one of the best moments of my life! Such an incredible feeling
It is really lovely to have seen you both grow over the last 2 years. You seem to have grown into your own skins.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to hear that our growth is noticeable 😊
You have both come so far over the last 2 years, I remember seeing you both step on the boat for the time. Loving the content keep it up.
Thanks so much for sticking around since the beginning, we appreciate it more than you know! The good old days now 😉
So excited! My question (money) made the cut! Thank you for the in depth answer on what I’m sure is a delicate subject. You handled it expertly.
You guys do such great videos. So inspiring!
Fair winds!
Glad you enjoyed! Your question was awesome, keep 'em coming!
Another brilliant episode guys informative, interesting and giving a good insight to sailing thank you 🙏
Glad you enjoyed Stuart! Hope you are good 😊
Hawaii then Alaska sounds really exciting! Best of luck
Thank you so much! We're really looking forward to the adventure.
Thank you. Loved the Q and A. It took me back through your travels, and I could remember them all. I always look forward to your journey, and I don't want to get ahead of myself, but doing the Alaska and down the coast of Canada will be amazing. Breaking Waves showed me a lot of stuff around Vancouver Island and the Inland Passage and it is stunning. So I will wait here patiently for that and every single video until then. Love you. Stay safe. ❤🙏
We're so glad you enjoyed the Q&A and that it brought back memories of our travels! Thank you for your support Steve, we can't WAIT to bring you to ALASKA!
So excited for you to see Alaska to the Puget Sound. Be prepared for rain, but keep in mind that is what makes everything so beautiful, from greenery to waterfalls. We lived in the northwest for 30 years and have just recently moved home to Idaho. Absolutely loved sailing our boat in the San Juan’s and BC. Our son lives and is a Captain out of Craig, AK He will never return to the lower 48. It is a totally different experience! Comfy simple things will go a long way in wet and colder climates.
We will pack our raincoats and embrace the wet beauty! Cannot wait, and hey, maybe we will bump into your son out there
Can’t wait for what the future brings in Alaska.
Neither can we! We are sooooo excited!
Sharing the scariest moments of sailing around the world on your 40ft boat with the Teulu Tribe is a powerful testament to your bravery and resilience. Your willingness to recount these challenging experiences not only highlights your courage in the face of adversity but also deepens our understanding of the realities of life at sea. The way you navigate and share these intense moments reflects your dedication to both adventure and authentic storytelling. Your journey inspires others to face their fears and embrace the unknown with determination. And I am Floating Village Life.
You guys are living the life you should be very proud of what you've accomplished and where you're going. There is no better experience than traveling the world and meeting people from different countries, interacting with their cultures, and absorbing the experience to look back on fondly. When you get far enough North to Canada, give a shout. I sail a 1981 Mason 43 out of Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 🇨🇦. I would be happy to assist you once in Canada in anyway possible
Yes would love to see you do an anchor setting and thank you guys once again I love watching your TH-cam channel and we never quite heard what the guy
He dropped his anchor swivel!
For some reason i was just served up an early episode by TH-cam. Omg - how far you have come. Watching you dash to Ikea in gloomy british weather for bins…life has moved on. Thank goodness for all the lovely weather and adventures you serve up to us
Am I the only one, curious to learn what you have learned about the weather? Would be awesome if you consider to make a video about weather! This topic seems so underrated...
You two complement each other so well. What a great team. Cheers!
Great to hear your plans and your thoughts on your past sailing. When you were in the Caribbean it felt like you had just one goal and that was to cross the Pacific. So glad you decided to spend more time just relaxing and seeing what great places were around you. You would have missed so much. Looking forward to Alaskan waters.
OK, my Fav intro...Close-up coffee/espresso...almost smell it. Bounty and Teulu hooked up, a 10 outs 10. ok, later you crazy cats..
Glad you could almost smell it...we really are working hard to make the videos feel like you are on board so hearing that means a lot!
Great to be reminded of the lure of the sea,freedom,the storms,the doldrums,always fixing things but nothing can beat for me on my 48'ketch sailing in 20knots off Phuket sound from Oct to April avoiding rainy season😊❤
Sounds like you've found your perfect escape plan from rainy days!
Yes to the anchoring vid.
Loved the q and a sesh! Videos on how you do everything is welcome!
Should really go up into the sea of Cortez as already mentioned
I'm originally from the province of British Columbia, Canada. I'm happy to hear you will be sailing through our waters.
I think you'll find it quite fortunate to travel in this part of the world by sail. I hope you take your time to explore it well.
The fjords, the huge majestic snow capped mountains, the untouched thick lush forests, the thousands of islands, the thick wild life on the land and sea. Our aboriginal people still practising and sharing their ancestral traditions for all who venture there. I have a feeling it is going to blow your minds.
Welcome friends...
In answer to your query, a video on anchoring would be great...
Great to hear all of the planned upgrades - especially the dodger :)
So glad you're looking forward to the upgrades, especially the dodger! It's going to be such a gamechanger!
Becka, I think some of the items you mentioned, and you thought might be a luxury, are not. If one you got sick or slightly injured it might just make it a little easier to cope with the situation for a while, and safer. You are on this journey to enjoy. Enjoy!
Love your plans for the next year.
If you can make it to Alaska by mid June, you'll be there in time to witness a spectacular phenomenon known as midnight sun, during the week surrounding summer solstice. Definitely an experience I would recommend.
British Columbia is gorgeous area to sail. There are plenty of deep inlets that you can go a long ways inland.
Just a heads up, I've never been on a boat in the wintertime, but the winters around Vancouver island can be brutally cold. It's not so much the temperature, as the combined temp & humidity. Makes for a chill that you can't seem to get warmed up from. I imagine coastal UK would have similar winter climate.
Regarding dehumidifying an enclosed space.
It costs a lot less (energy, e.g. fuel) to heat a room with a low humidity percentage compared to the same room with a higher humidity percentage.
The reason is the moisture, i.e. water, requires a lot of heat to increase the temperature of the air and the water (moisture).
you are still young, relatively new to cruising and inspiringly successful/attractive in your presentations .apart from having learned ,that a secure anchor system ,bigger than commonly recommended ,is smart to invest in, you expressed the wish for longterm comfort ,like big hard dodger and extended energy-solar system.,all actually part of extended security ,because less tiring ,staying more alert and joyful .One of the biggest realizations you had ,is the joy and meaningfulness you experienced in helping others ,providing the remote family with starlink and compassionate care ! As a young cruising couple with growing networking capabilities ,you can extend that meaningful joy of compassionate care int the cruising scene and with your audiences ,adopting more compassionate care projects at selected locations and concerning environment protection !
May you explore that field and engage smartly and joyfully !
wishing you the very best .
Hey there! Thanks a ton for the lovely comment. We're all aboard for more meaningful journeys ahead! 😊
Night Vision Monocular - Have you considered having one? They are very affordable now, a good Bushnell is less than $300us. Great for when you pull into an anchorage at night... A Thermal Monocular would be great in fog and other times, also in the $300us price range. Both would be nice to have when looking out for pirates. 🎉
Thats a good suggestion 😊 we will look out for one o them, and plus, it would look kinda bad ass to use one coming into an anchorage 😂
Thanks
That is the best way to eat Mangos. My Grandmum taught me to eat them that way about 40 years ago and I think that it is the only reasonable way to eat them ( well that and Thai Mango sticky rice of course )
yep, how to do proper anchoring will be a very intersting!) Thank you guys, you are awesome! I hope we will also save you from a lonely anchorage some day!)
Very pleased to hear of your interest in buying a sextant. You will really love it. Don’t be seduced into buying a plastic sextant.
The best “ get-you-started” book is Celestial Navigation by Mary Blewitt. It is based on the presumption that the sun goes round the world;
That you are not an outstanding mathematician but that you can add and subtract. All the rest is practice. I learned with sight reduction tables and the Nautical Almanac. It may be easier now. One day you will find your noon latitude with the sextant, check with the GPS and you will smile for the next hundred miles!
Who knew maths could be so adventurous with a sextant in hand? Let the celestial journey begin! 😊
Looking forward to the videos with sextant navigation and dodger build.
Nice episode, thanks for sharing, love you two....
Definitely interested in anchoring and, later, in celestial navigation.
For me the Starlink gift by your Patreons was the best ever. This video is good as always. Well done.
If you're set on Celestial (a dark and noble art), I recommend " Waren Norville Celestial Navigation Step by Step". He teaches the classic HO 299 method, but as a professional navigator, he also teaches HO 211 Agetons tables. A faster but slightly less accurate reduction. The theory is that fixes from small boats inherently have more error than the tables, so there is no loss. Also, you can get a used Davis Plastic Sextant for little money. They are great for learning. Much lighter, and to start with your arm will get tired while you're learning. All though a proper metal sextant is a work of art and something to cherish. I wouldn't put off the learning because of the cost when a good plastic can be piced up for about 90 US. If you like it, then look around for the one you will keep forever.
I just saw a fancy sextant for over $3,000.00!!
Awesome! So happy you guys are planning to do Alaska, so few cruisers on you tube go there. it will be great to see. Keep up the great work 👍
Alaska, the hidden gem of cruising! We're ready to break the ice and show you a side of cruising that's cooler (see what i did there 😉) than ever before.
So excited to hear you plan to come up to Alaska and the Salish Sea!!! The area is pretty darn special.
I'll be honest, you guys are becoming the only sailing channel I watch 🎉😊
Wow, thanks for sticking with us! We'll keep the sailing adventures coming your way 😊
Hi guys thankyou for these wonderful videos hoping to set sail soon on our 42’ Colin archer with our 2 young children, we’d love to see an anchoring video as this is one thing that holds us back from more remote sailing.. thanks again guys very inspiring much love….🙏
Thank you for all the amazing input, absolutely loved this video.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Your support means a lot 😊
Always a learning curve when starting something new 😁
I have three sextants. My first was a Davis Mk3. I also have a Mk15, and an old USN sextant.
Good for you thinking about Celestial navigation I got my certification years ago used it quite a lot then as we gave up long distance sailing the skill went unused. To get started try and find a good used polymer sextant from a good maker . Most of what you do is sun run sun to get used to finding the hight of the object compared to horizon , once you get that skill on board and have an accurate time piece access to HO tables online and the math bits and locating the star mastered it’s quite simple really to get a cocked hat on the chart that’s quite representative of you position . It’s really satisfying to know you can find your way without much else!
Interesting! Thanks for the advice- i can't wait to throw myself into learning how to use it
Very interesting Q&A, looking forward to following you to Alaska, then hopefully to New Zealand sometime.
you guys i live on the BC coast so i know u would regret not visiting us here. I have 4 words for you, Great Bear Rain Forest. Time it for the summer months. Heaven. Stay Safe and Godspeed
I would actually be interested in a video about anchoring. I have only anchored "at home" but it is all mud bottom here. I just upgraded my anchor to a Rocna Vulcan about 2 sizes to big for my boat and now looking at chain as in how much do I need and how much can fit in the locker.
Nice choice on the anchor! We have 100m of chain and love that amount for round-the-world cruising. Will do a vid on the topic in the future 😊
When you stern anchor the next time, have a second rope tied to the roll bar on the anchor attached to a floating ball or fender. This way you can back the anchor out before lifting.
Good idea- Zach actually dived down and attached a trip line to the roll bar but that thing was not budging! I guess its better it doesn't move, then does 😂
That’s been my standard mango preparation for years .. I live in Thailand and they all look very puzzled when I do this .. good to see others doing the same !!
So cool to hear that! Mango prep buddies from across the globe. Keep surprising them with your mango skills 😉
100% please do an anchoring video that would be amazing
It's the little things that really make u smile, an ur heart go boom!!! Luv yas 😁🇦🇺 Did Zach just swear😲😲
Haha he did!! Shocking 😂
If you can do it maybe run a section of hose up to the chain locker when you put in the outdoor shower so you can rinse off the muck from the anchor that drops onto your deck. I do not know how many boats I have seen with the deck stained from that muck.
A deck wash would be a really nice upgrade in the future 😊
Kudos for taking the Hawaii, Alaska, PNW route. It's so refreshing to see a channel do this. I can only think of one other channel, RAN Sailing, who have done it. And I am tuned in (sub'd) to a LOT of sailing channels. Looking forward to it.
Great video! Land lover her living vicariously through your adventures!😎
I'm getting the feeling it's not as much fun as it used to be. Hope I'm wrong. STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN!
Not at all actually, we are really loving the lifestyle and can’t see ourselves doing anything else, but are just being honest with the highs and lows!
Will watch your trip to Alaska with great interest, you’ve just awakened my interest as to where to go after the Sea of Cortez.
Kudos for mounting the camera on a gimbal, really makes a big difference.
Gimbal, the unsung hero of smooth camera movements! Glad you appreciate the effort.
Will you do a review of your electric outboard at some point?
"Anchors Away" ...I would enjoy that video :)
Good to know!
Amazing !
Been following since it was still B's channel. This sit-down very interesting, so will start there. Having lived abd n cruised in variety of situations, solo n with sev diff partners, am ridiculously interested in the couple dinamics aboard. You guys are among the half dozen or so that i find really interesting, positive, n enjoyable. And yr learning -- the life n each other. Nuff said. Coupla details from this Q n A... aside from the general notion of slowing down a bit n not racing individual seasons thru diff areas, yr intentions for Alaska/BC n making an effort toward celestial nav, yes, yes, yes! Having done a lot on the water, n mostly by seat of the pants, along with the occasional decent sort to learn from, agree with yr assessment of how easy it is to grasp the basics of sailing, but important to get some foundation in diesel mechanics n first aid. When these things are needed in the crazy moments, you dont want to be starting from scratch. One thing more -- before you set out, spend an hour with someone in the boatyard who will walk you thru the basics of the physical/mechanical aspects of making electrical connections, wires, using a multimeter to test. 8 1/2 times out of ten an electrical prob is the mechanical aspect of connections. So good to hear you guys sit n go thru yr experiences n impressions.
Nice, Anchor team work 😇🙃😀
I like your channel more and more
Quick fix suggestion for slapping noisy cables in the mast. Long cable ties every 30 cm x 4 at 90 degrees to each other. This will stop the cable slapping against the mast.
Thats a great suggestion- we only have one entry hole halfway up the mast that we can access- how do you suggest putting the cable ties on? Thanks
@@TeuluTribe Are you able to disconnect the cable/s Tie a draw rope, pull up to the top of the mast. Cable tie the cables and draw back down with the draw rope? You are both very capable so am probably spouting rubbish.
You guys are the best
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Tamarindo was fun. Surf Playa Grande!
Love love love Tamarindo, when were you there?
@@TeuluTribe it has been about 10 years now, but I told myself I can't go back to Costa Rica unless it is a one way ticket. I was there for 10 days and it was the only place I have ever been where I was emotional to leave. Pura Vida!
Another great video! Thank you. Hoping to cross paths with you when you make it up to the PNW (Pacific Northwest).
Definitely would find the in and outs of anchoring interesting!
Will keep this in mind and aim to film it once this hurricane season has passed 😊
What an amazing vlog, (question and answer), I have to admit you guys have taken on so much. Becka, when you tackled the electrics I was so proud of the way you took it on, and Zac from very little skill you have become quite an accomplished engineer. Your parents must be so proud of you both.
I am so pleased that you have slowed down, as I felt you were in a race when you first set off. Also I am so looking forward to sailing with you up the west coast, all the way to Alaska. My favourite sea gypsies. Xx
From amateur electricians to sea gypsies, we're on quite the adventure! Thanks for sailing along with us 😊
I think your plan to go to Alaska and BC is great. Be sure you do lots of research. After more than 70 years of sailing (and motoring) in the Northwest and SE a
Alaska I know you will love all the many anchorages to discover. I have a collection of info that I would be glad to share with you such as a set of books by Don and Ranne Douglas. Over 1,500 pages and 10 lbs. of data on anchorages, routs and such. When you get to a US port I will be glad to send them to you.
Very lovely and muddy anchor. ⚓️
Love a muddy anchor as it means its done its job!
Thanks!
Thanks Dan! You always put such a smile on our faces with how generous you are!
You too are bloody awesome and amazing
ps 2 One of the great advantages cruisers with networking channels have ,are common concerns and interests and needs ,visiting same sites ( thereby allowing supervision ,training and supply runs for projects ) and are on a day to day basis ,still largely independent ,on their own boats ,preventing longterm crowding/fatigue .Together with their channel networking crowd ,cruisers are in a supreme position to create and maintain meaningful 'Compassionate Care Projects ' as 'Participation' models and are likely increasing their own channel clicks ,thereby income and support ,but much more important actively nurturing their own (and potentially others ) conscience and more meaningful-joyful existence
Thanks for the comment. Love the idea of creating Compassionate Care Projects!
@@TeuluTribe on compassionate care projects . for your dream of sailing to materialize ,you put in a lot of work and sacrifice and it really manifested with the platform ,the boat ,followed by more work . same with compassionate care projects .it takes time and needs a platform . this platform can be a communication channel for networking and collecting ideas ,project sites ,other interested beings ,including people who do for free the editing ,saving you time ,but you could still be the founders .
that pathway can open many opportunities . my family and friends did that many times for the bigger good ,starting small and the biggest charity has now 250 people employed on project sites in Asia ,6 employed at main office in Europe and direct beneficiaries of 500.000 a year ,1million indirect . from zero and idealistic ideas to collecting and distributing millions each year . if cruisers with sailing channels come together ,they could do much more than most imagine to be possible ! think it over ,investigate ,talk with others
I live in Oregon and I'd love to know the approximate dates you will be heading to Sitka and when you might pass here. I'd Love to meet you both and maybe and evening of dinner. I've enjoyed watching you two grow with your adventures.
Planning the dates we will arrive is like trying to herd cats at this point, but as soon as we know we will let you know! Dinner sounds fantastic 😊
Hey guys. Loved the Q+A. Quick question on your star link setup. Did you go for the version for boats or was it the roaming RV version. I hear people say both options can work.
Dehumidifier.. I'm surprised they don't get talked about more amongst the boaty world. Difference between surfaces drying, clothes drying here in avg10c Scotlands' Atlantic Coast. It fills its' bucket in 24 hrs. If you closed the door and left it with that mattress I reckon it'd dry it out it you set the mattress onto 2 inches of the green sponge mattress airing things, same material as those circular pads they have on hospital machine whirly floor polishers. Couple of layers of that stuff underneath the mattress, sheets off,door closed, dehumidifier on, and you'd defo get a long way to dry.
We just bought one actually! Trouble is how much power it uses, which is fine in a marina, a bit tougher on anchor. We also have breathable netting under our mattresses, but when it rains, it pours out here! Hopefully the diesel heater we are also installing will help with that in the winter
@@TeuluTribe Sometimes sea is much colder than in inside the boat. You can use that to do the same as a dehumidifier.
The type of heat exchanger you're going to use is called a condenser.
Moisture, i.e. water, in the air condenses (becomes a liquid) at the dew temperature. If the coolant (sea water) is colder than or equal to the dew temperature the condenser will work exactly like a dehumidifier sans the refrigerator part of the dehumidifier.
It's the refrigerator part of a dehumidifier who uses most of the electricity.
A condenser transfers heat from the condensed water to the sea water, but you can use an liquid to air heat exchanger - connected to the condenser - to put about 90% af the heat back into the air.
Most everyone that is in the Pacific "In rhe winter are in the "Sea of Cortez ( The Sea of Lost Dreams)" Then the rest are at the French Polynesian Islands 🏝 or Hawaii island. Now when you get to any of the Islands 🏝 in the pacific, you will find they will take your breath away.
Keep us informed on when you start your sail ⛵️ to the Big Island of Hawaii so I can keep an eye 👁 on the Horizon for your sails.
And when you get here ya'll have a place to stay.
So Thank You for a Great video 📹 this week. Looking forward for the next one.
So until next time, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Cheers 🍻 and Aloha
They are! We are excited to get there after this hurricane season 😊 And we will! We cannot wait to arrive to Hawaii- every time you comment on a vid, it lights a bit more of a spark in us to drop the hook there
Os sigo desde el principio y no pensé que llegaríais tan lejos, por lo que os felicito, también os felicito por haber viajado más al sur que la mayoría de gente, con lo que habéis enseñado a muchos lugares hermosos y gentes encantadoras que merecen ser visitados (o quizás sea mejor que no, quien sabe) solo lamento que no sigáis viajando más al sur vale la pena, y si algún dia os decidís a cruzar el Pacífico hacia la Polinesia, permitidme que os de un consejo, y es que naveguéis hasta Ecuador y desde allí, pasando por las Galápagos y así evitáis las calmas de la zona intertropical. Bueno, solo es un consejo al final sois vosotros los que decidís. Ah! cuando nsveguéis en condiciones difíciles recordad que hace 50 años no existía el GPS, ni internet, ni placas solares, ni la mayoría de comodidades de las que ahora disfrutáis, eso si, teníamos un sextante, un piloto de viento, un velero de 30 pies y una pasión por nevegar irrefrenable.
Thanks for watching us and supporting us this long! The advice to sail to Ecuador is great- maybe we will visit the Easter Islands on that route. Luckily from La Paz in Mexico, you tend to avoid the lighter winds too but we shall see!
Such a good job and sharing 💗
Sharing is caring, right? Glad you enjoyed the vid 😊
@@TeuluTribe Malpas +++x
Sextant! YES!" Do it, Becca!
Learn celestial navigation and documen your learning.
Thanks for the motivation, I'm excited to learn and share my journey!
Ok. You've had me watching since you left UK, but the loop up to Alaska and back to Mexico...
I'm in!
I have been watching Juho and Sovi and their current attempt at the NWP. I doubt you two will try that, but to cruise along the wild BC coast! My home province! YES!
I began following Ben and Alie when they first began and also followed Ben and Ashley when they had to come home.
So much of BC is wonderful cruising grounds.
Do it!
I follow Kate and Curtis and Roxie BECAUSE they went around Cape Horn!
The tropics stuff is fine, but do something different!
Thank you.
We can't wait to bring you along! Funny story actually....we were planning to the NWP last year...but thats a story for another day 😉
Yea please could you do the video about anchoring. ❤
We will defo do that in the future!
Great Q and A. Will we on You Tube get to see the Patreon questions?
Its not the plan but maybe in the future we will touch back on those topics 😊
remember the video you bought the boat becka nearly made me cry she was so happy you come such a long way andd watched every episode since and seen your confidence grow please meet up with sailing blue pearl in mexico also on you tube wonderful couple with an old fantastic boat im sure your paths may cross
Thanks for being with us so long! Which Mexican coast are you on? I am sure if you are on the Pacific we will catch up to you 😊
@@TeuluTribe not me on mexico coast i wish lol but another older couple with the most amazing sailboat blue pearl check them on you tube am sure they down]near la paz they are wonderful people again its astounding how far you boyh come in a short time love it
Oh cool, will check them out. Thanks Eddie 😊
Covered a lot of info, well done ! If/When you come North, must stop at 'The City by The Bay', San Francisco, my home. Fair Winds 😎
Thanks for the suggestion! San Francisco is on our sailing bucket list now 😊
You folks are quite adventurous. There is a fairly recent video out there called "Sailing the Northwest Passage 2023: A Family's Adventure into the Arctic". It is done by John Pennington, his wife and young son. It is narrated by his son. You might enjoy it.
Hello, Just watching this vid and you said you dropped something in the water. What did you drop? Ok, have fun. later, ciao. geo