I'm an easy internet viewer of your channel. I don't sail, I know nothing about sailing, I am completely in awe of the fact that you do all the things you do, I am amazed that you manage to fix everything, I love that as a couple you are both just fabulous! I get to live vicariously through you without getting seasick, wet, scared or otherwise inconvenienced by anything. Rock on!
I’ve been a boater for over 65 years and I’ve had many boats both power and sail. I currently have a 2005 Beneteau 373 that I bought brand new. I’ve watched all your videos from the start. In my opinion, you guys rock! You both jumped in the deep end and are doing it! I’m very proud of both of you. Keep going and don’t let anyone stop you. Fair winds and following seas.
My experience is that the moment you step off of your boat, with all tasks and repairs successfully completed, you boat knows it. It assures that something else breaks before you return. This is an absolute. Boats have personalities. And they are jealous of their captain having any life without them. Therefore, a new problem REQUIRING THEIR captain’s TLC.
“There is always someting broken”. Our best friends travelled around the world with their sailboat and they always said they are “repairing around the world”.
I see that alot but when I was cruising it was almost non existant to have things break. I am big on preventive maintenance but also there is a mysterious force that exist. If you have a spare for it, it wont break, if you dont have a spare, it will break. For a smaller boat I kept it simple and had a whole tightly packed area of spares.
@@alanjohnson2613 Yes, and old house, composed of not well chosen maintenance intensive parts. A (good, high quality and finished) house is nothing compared to a boat. Even the best boats with the most expensive high quality parts get broken within no time. A travelling boat is continuously exposed to aggressive mechanical, biological, thermal and chemical forces. I am baffled by these people at sailing boats having to do repairs and maintenance for easily a full work week per month... (If they are truly sailing it.) Respect...
You guys nailed it. This is not for the faint of heart when doing crossings or long distance passages from port to port. I remember the first transatlantic I was on and knowing that there was no one but us to get us through if something happens, it can be humbling but things like that makes us stronger. Calm seas my friends...sail on!
I watch your shows and I own a 63-foot Nordhavn trawler. And I live on my boat. Since I've gotten his boat at the end of 2020 I towed in one sailboat. The sailboat steering had broke. So I guess motor yachts are good for something.
Absolutely love the way you two look at each other, it's so pure, true and beautiful. Every episode, I've been watching from day one, so happy for you both ! Tank you for the great content.
I had wonderful friends that lived on their 40’ sailboat for 50 years… and they always said they had no schedule… they just went where the wind took them! I always thought it was just them but now I realize it’s part of live aboard boat life.
Just curious but how did your friends make a living? That's the part I don't understand. How does one make a living, living on a sailboat? I'm a professional chef and have a catering business and I'd love to learn to sail but how can I make money catering events from a sailboat?
What a great, and very personal, episode. Like you, I’ve witnessed relationships meltdown and end due to the sailing life. I’ve also seen and meet people all the time who have such amazingly strong and deep relationships because of living so close and often so isolated with their partner. I believe it comes down to being really good friends, finding the excitement and joy in the random life and the adventures that just come to you, and being at peace with your human. One reason I love your channel is the dynamic you have with each other. It’s inspiring. Thank you for sharing little glimpses of your world. You’ve brought a lot of smiles to many faces.
This is true, but on land a broken thing usually does not impact your life as much as it will if it's on your floating home! And it's easier to fix if you can drive to your local hardware store or hire and expert if needed, something hard to do if you are in the middle of nowhere on your boat!
Great update, glad to see you both looking healthy again after the recent illnesses, and very accurate lists on both fronts. One item I would add to the "Positive" list is that there is nothing like the night sky when it's clear and you're on a passage away from coastal light polution. Both with a full and new moon (and I know you both know this) but the sky is totally different than when you're on land. Belated happy Easter, stay well and press on.
Love this. Add some kids into the mix and the craziness of this top ten list goes to the next level. The girls live in bikinis, the boys never seem to have a shirt on, the mess on the boat is insane, but then it's all clean minutes later...... As a busy Dad I hate it when stuff breaks, but love the projects. I would add onto the list cooking! Provisioning in a small area is an artform, and making great meals when you haven't been to the supermarket in a month is an essential life skill!! Love your work team, your videos are great. Rock on!!
You two are doing great! Recognizing and accepting that the cruising life is not all rainbows and unicorns is a big part of the journey. We too had to come to terms with this during our 8-year voyage, and it ultimately helped us realize just how worth it the whole adventure is. Enjoy it!
Wife and I made it through an RV journey - F250 with a 25' pull behind with 2 cats. Never towed something that large and we did sell everything else we owned - only kept what we could pack in the truck and RV. That adventure brought us closer than ever! Now - our new adventure is completely remodeling an older home, taking everything down to the studs room by room and doing almost all the work ourselves....lol I'm slowly planting the seed of sailing....maybe someday that adventure will come true for us. Enjoy your channel!!!!
Nice video :-) And yes there can be moments that suck: our number one is studip charterboats that have no clue what and how they anchor, thereby draging into our boat or anchoring much to clos so with the next windshift they are just a boatslength in front of you, but the whole crew is on land drinking etc. Biggest plus is having your private perfect bay and make love under a the stars, second best is sailing in perfect wind and waves and doing 12+ knots on our trimaran and the autopilot is steering and everything is just wow. Matthias returning to the boat in the Agean next week for another month of boatworks and then a whole summer of boatlife.
The greatest thing about the life that you probably don't yet appreciate yet are the memories that you make. You're very unlikely to remember the days you went to the office but the sailing trips last a lifetime!
I’ve done both im 40 and the office days stick around just as long my friend. When I’m out at sea I miss those land lubbers 😂 So stop with that nonsense. In fact it gives you greater depth and appreciation for those relationships. My least favorite thing about sailing is the absurd elitism. Given the opportunity I know at least 50 people that would love to be out here with us!! Based on TH-cams algorithm I would venture to say that you could multiply that by 10,000 at a bare minimum. Those who stay on land have other obligations to this world. So literally go fuck yourself with your back handed comment.
I'm a power boater but I also enjoy sailing with friends. The "something is always broken" thing is true for all boats but is exponentially more so for sailboats. Sailing itself is so much more work than power boating. Sailors spend endless hours working on their boats. From the rigging to engines to generators to electrical systems to through hull fittings and hatches, a sailboat is an endless "to do" list. I know sailors who spend all weekend working on their boat so they can get it ready to sail the next weekend. I tell my sailing friends "sailing is work disguised as fun".
If you can't afford a proper boat you probably just should leave it ... with a newish lagoon there are none of your mentioned problems that would not also be a problem onshore in a camper or something similar - btw just the sails differ a powered boat from a sail boat, there is not that much difference in work to be done
For the last 3-4 years I have been following about a dozen sailing youtubers. You are the only one that has lasted. It is because you are the most enjoyable and attractive people online. You consistently entertain. I love Jade's poetic introductions to most vids. Best wishes from Canada.
I just found this channel. And subscribed. I also like Barefoot Sailing Adventures. Big difference, they stay in intercostal waters on the west side of Florida. Their boat is too small for blue water.
Great video, thank you both! lovely chemistry, content feels really genuine and with a level of ‘altitude’ that just feels refreshing. Well done, and wishing you all the best.
We always told visitors, you can choose a time or a place, not both. There were many challenges in our two years aboard with 3 kids and a dog but we would do it again, we will do it again after the kids are off on their own. Thanks for the lovely reminders of boat life.
Entropy…that word covers why relationships become a problem and things always break and your boat has barnacles and everything costs so much…whether on land or at sea…just existing is a war with entropy (the tendency of closed systems to become more disorderly with the passing of time) so you may as well fight in an environment you enjoy and pick your terms of battle since it’s a war we all lose anyway.
What I used to love was the city skyline or island silhouette at sunrise/set and the night sky when away from the light pollution, Loved pulling into Ensenada during sunrise. Well except for the cruse ships.
Thanks for the video. I’m looking at options and living on a boat is one of them. 2:07 running a business together is much the same with regards to the relationship. 25 years working with my wife was very difficult at times but we always made it through those tough times. It’s not always just about loving the other person, it’s understanding them, being compassionate, caring, empathetic and forgiving. 2:42 owing a house is the same. Something is always either broken, needs adjusting, replacing, yard mowed, driveway shoveled, etc. I bet the hardest thing on a boat is getting parts.
The amount of my life you have gotten me through just watching your videos has been life altering for me. I've had highs and lows with you and love you guys and don't even know you. Thank you so much for sharing what you do. I hope you are able and willing to continue to do so. Have a great day.
Great episode - and even those of us who never sailed long voyages or lived aboard can vouch for your list lol! As an electronics and mechanical technician - the first thing I teach new boaters is that your boat will have only one mission from the day it is launched - to deconstruct itself as quickly and efficiently as possible lol!
:) Sh*t :)) , we will launch our project in 2 Month from now. Making the boat as simple as it can be , to be ready for every repair :) but i know you cannot prepair everything. Working on your boat means getting into relationship with HER. The better you care the more SHE will take care of you out there, so i don t complain its give and take :)
You guys look super happy, it seems like boat life is doing well for you! Thank you for sharing some of your life with TH-cam, while you get to go places that most people don’t, it’s fantastic that you share that with us so we (who don’t get to go to some of those places) can see and experience them through you!
Love it how you're both so acutely aware of the positives & the somewhat less positives but view it all together equally as what makes for the experience of sailing life you both have come to love & enjoy! You guys rock!
Hi, you two I enjoy and envy so much. One subject I always have concerns about is safety. Do you worry about thieves or robbers or pirates while you’re boating? Do you use a security system? How do you deal with this subject? Thanks for your time and videos.
I can recommend a powersnorkel for doing the bottom. It can then double as your diving buddy for when you're on the reefs. Can dive to 24ft with 2 on and 30ft with 1 on.
Thank you so much for this episode. My wife and me are so close to entering the boat life. So far we have chartered a boat for week. We are going again in the VIs for another 10 days next month. We are so excited to live the life style. Maybe one day see you in an Anchorage. Love you guys
I'd say that was perfect because it is a good assessment of the most common items. If you do a round 2 I'd suggest some more.. like adding weather pros and cons, champaign sailing vs. storms and esp squalls, cyclone storms and dangerous weather events. Another is potential for injury from jibes and other sailing situations that could lead to any number of serious problems. The wind is your volatile friend with sometimes wild mood swings. Moon lit night time passages can be gorgeous all the way to terrifying. Pirates... enough said on that one. Boating is expensive even if you are good at it, however depending on where you drop your hook it can also be very inexpensive compared to any other form of traveling. Marine life hazards like corals, jellies, biting and stinging creatures contrasted by amazing sea life everywhere. Dolphins for example! Lastly I'd say all boaters should be trained for emergency medical procedures and to be as prepared as you can for possible medical emergencies. Thanks and sorry if these items seem a bit heavy. I've seen some things as a boater, awesome things and challenging things. So I think it's important for the less experienced to know these additional pros and cons.
There's a hella lot of jobs where you don't live in a cubicle! I'm 67 and retired. I tried working in a cubicle one time and lasted about 2 months... Did I even make it 2 months?... I think it had to be less than that because I hated it soooo damn much. People that work in cubicles have made there own bed. You don't have to be in that career, if you can call that a career because IMO it's so bad. So, I didn't work in a cubicle but under 2 months my entire working life, and you didn't have to either. It's a choice you decided to make. What these boat videos don't show you is the monotony of just sailing along for hours getting to a destination. Maybe it's in the rain 🌧️, maybe it's in a terrible storm, or it could be sunny 🌞 and nice. Regardless of weather condition it is boring as hell. Long hours of life on the ocean where you can't go anywhere and all you have to look at is the same ole water... Everywhere you look. It's like a long haul trucker, but instead of on land, you're in the ocean! But, a long haul trucker can stop at any ole hole in the wall diner and get out of his truck if it's "driving" him craZy. On the ocean, you're stuck in that boat. Plus, with the inside cabin being so small you can get claustrophobic because there's just no where to go it's so damn small and there's 90% of the hours just like this. The ocean is vast. It takes forever and a day to get anywhere sailing and it can be boring as hell. Imagine when there's no wind... Which there is quite often. Bottom line: these sailing channels only show you the fun stuff and the fixing stuff... Not the boring stuff, which is the most prevalent time of all, by far. I'd get sick of all of the rolling. You're never just sitting still.
Hope you make it out of cubicle life. I feel for anyone restricted to that life. I was mechanic shortly before a trades worker for 10+yrs. That's how I paid for home and property, that I plan on using to finance sailing. Hopefully soon if my health gets better from the toll of being union tradesmen and working my body and health hard. But what I have seen, is any job outside of cubicle is worth it.
The only reason you get to watch these types of lifestyles is because people send money to the boats owner to keep the boat going. When no one can send disposable money, better learn to sail on a shoestring
Something is always broken, I live on dry land and it's always that way around the house, with the cars, lawnmowers, yard, etc. The only reason something is not getting fixed is because I decided to take a break and not fix it. But there is always something needing fixing. It's not just boat life.
I haven't watched you guys for a little while but this vid really deserved the like. A nice lighthearted look at positives & negatives. Basically it seems what you're saying is that boat life is just like regular life - there's good and bad in everything and hopefully at the end of it there's more good than bad.
I think you hit all the points, especially the one about something always needing fixing. You can have everything working the last time you were out cruising, or everything working while at the dock, then as Captain Ron says " If anything is going to happen, it's gonna happen out there" - and it usually does. But the high points are so wonderful, it's why we put up with all the low ones! And it's so true, that even complete strangers will come to your aid when needed.
Love ur channel!! I’ve never sailed. Always motor yachting. Less steerage work but as you say there’s always maintenance issues, I bet it’s nice letting the wind carry you to distant ports. U guys are great!!
As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. I have been a lifelong sailor, but in my older years I have transitioned to a power trawler. So when I float into the harbor I may look like a power guy, but I am a sailor at heart.
I did a blue water trip in the early 80’s at 21. I had zero sailing experience and back winded us 3 times on my first night on the tiller close on the wind and trying to keep a compass bearing. I wasn’t popular. I learned the bond of life and death with my 2 crew mates - the beginning of my understanding of mateship. I’m Australian and this trip was Bundeburg to PNG and potholing and filming when we got there. A great experience.
I recall camping at a campgrounds or a wide spot on the Al-Can hi-way meeting people and then never seeing them again on the way from Cali. To Alaska in 1960. I was 9 and my sisters were younger. Definitely an adventure in a ‘58 VW bus! So glad you two are living your dream! Safe travels!
We just found you and are binge watching from the beginning, so impressed with ayour ability to power trhrough anything. Good lesson for us all, even us old guys. Also appreciate your friendly channel. I could never deal with the haters, appreciate that you can overcome that for us and deliver these great videos. Look forward to seeing you sail that amazing boat.
Great list. We'll done. I had a thought when you talked about being conscientious about what goes down the drain. People on land should realize that the products they use mostly end up in the sea as well. Eventually.
First. Love you guys. Happy Easter. Second, "gatekeepers"...yeah, but what I love about you guys and some others I've seen is the "can do" this is the life we want attitude. Never lose it. Third, powerboaters...I used to live for them pulling along side (barely ticking over), while their kids screamed "she's so pretty!" Keep living the dream. Thanks for having us along.
Really liked the video!! I learned how the Twirl a pen 🖊️ I lost count and then started to learn. Boating sounds much more fun watching you do it❤️❤️❤️
Great video, a truly inspired presentation of 10 reasons why it sucks ... but the flip side of those same features are why it's great! I have owned 7 boats, and while the greater part of my mileage was singlehanded and daylight-only (never had to bring a passport), I can relate to every one of the 10 reasons. Both positive and negative!
This is a master class in understanding each other and I salute you and your willingness to share your experiences truthfully with the rest of us. The secret has always been learning how to balance the equation. Which means that you have to account for each and every variable first, we have recognize each other
We have an Oceanis 43 and yes, fixing things all the time plus continuous upgrades as old stuff wears out ($$$$!!!). So pleased you’ve discovered liberation of nudity. You’re naturists now. No sitting about in wet swimsuits or using precious freshwater to rinse them out etc. As you say, extremely liberating. Tremendous!
How about alienation? Like when you do this long enough, how hard would it be to get back into shore life ? Do you get more pragmatic in finding solutions for every day problems ? What kind of person does it make you as compared to who you might be if you hadn't 'gone to sea' ? Does it feel like something temporary to live this way, or are you just going down with the ship some day ? These are crazy questions, I know, but it's just what I thought you would mention and didn't.
if you have time to look around, while you are in spain, highly recommend to visit andalucia. just get back from there and it is so different than Barcelona.
I can't thank you two enough for your consciously responsible approach to the environment; i.e. not wanting to harm the marine life with chemical filled hygiene products. Thank you, thank, you, thankyou! For that alone I am subscribing, the other reason is that I hope to get out there one day myself and I learned some things from this video about that life and I could possibly learn more. So thanks for that too!
Having crewed and skippered on a few voyages to the Pacific Islands from NZ it is the daily rythym of the passages I enjoyed the most , the ocean gives you perspective on your insignificance while the night skys are spectacular , a good harmonious crew tops it off !
I miss my boat every single day except when the humidity is 90%, the hull needs scraping, the anchor wench is locked up, the head needs pumping out, it’s freezing, hurricane force winds, …….😊
For #9 also applies to houses in rural area, septic tanks are the sewer system and they do have to be pumped out every 3-5 years. And can back up back into the pipes or flows all over the yard
Buahaahaaahaa. Thats fantastic. Sounds a lot like growing up in a very rural area, raising cattle. There's always a fence or piece of something to fix. If there isn't, you just aren't looking. Also the planning ahead for the weather to schedule your life around. And peeing around the corner or if there's a lot of alcohol, off the back deck. It sounds like a great lifestyle, thanks for the fun insightful look into boat life.
In every life there are always things either breaking or broken and you need to fix it or get and pay someone else to fix it. The beauty of the places you visit and live for a time is the variety of locations and the people you meet and share life and love with. Cheers
Cool video and comments on sailing. I do agree with the weather comment, that you can only look a week ahead. I ride a motorcycle practically every day, rain, hail or sunshine, always in the weather, it is a wonderful feeling, being so in touch with the outside and not stuck in a car.
I sailed for a few years. Is the best time in my life if I could get that back and go back to that I would. I think about it all the time. And I always remember telling myself enjoy this moment because it won’t last forever it truly is a gift and a blessing to be sailing. There’s nothing like it. I hope I get to go back sometime soon. I’m working on it.
I have been boating literally my entire life since the age of 3 I am now 53 . fixing the boat is constant , it’s literally an every day thing especially if you’re cruising. I run power yachts for a living now strictly for the financial reasons I’m being paid to deal with all the headaches that even become amplified at 80 90 or 100 feet. Best of luck to you both. It can be fun but can get exhausting
Great video and content. I've had a few bluewater sailboats (incl. one catamaran yes) over my life and 'been there, done that'. But your attitude, energy and joy in going thr all those 10+10+1 POV (!) made my day today.
Don't know if you've seen it, but there's a cordless buffer you can get that removes barnacles. I think it costs about $1500, but it can save you a lot of time.
BOAT stands for bring on another thousand. In my experience with salt water boating, it’s true. Maybe you should stick to a schedule for bottom cleaning. I had mine cleaned every 30 days and never had issues. Good luck guys and keep on having fun and doing what you’re doing. My dream was to live on my cruiser and have no schedule.
Would be nice to hear that is the problem with parts breaking with these production boats? When you compare the parts in a bavaria, Hanse etc. to a Swan, Arcona, HR etc. all the gear is just couple of notches smaller and cheaper in production boats. In a HR you can get all custom and they will advice you to get propper sized components - production boats are made to budget.
As for number 11. You are about to experience a spanish summer, a majority of the beaches in Barcelona are far lot less uptight about covering up compared to the US...
I think I heard wind hippie sailing say this first about if you want to visit a sailor: you can pick when or where you want to visit, but very very rarely both.
Jade, i have to say, you are looking very healthy these days. Skin and hair are glowing, you look rested and happy. Please take as a compliment, not a comment on your appearance any other time, just that you look to be in a good place.
I got a question. Since I see you walking around your boat under sail a lot not wearing a life jacket (I do it all the time on my motor boat), do you drag a line behind you incase you fall off? I seen that before. That way if your quick you and swim over and grab the line as the boat sails away.
Thanks so much you guys, it's been a while and it's really good to see you again, and looking happy and relaxed. Great list, each could do with their own video... if you ever run out of ideas. warmest wishes, hugs, karma. : ) Also, holy smoke that's a lot of subscribers. Couldn't happen to a nicer couple, really. Thinking of which, how do you see yourselves in say 3-5 years time - dare I ask?
Regarding second positive , I fully agree 10 years living full time out of my truck camper has made being regular pretty crucial. I think my awareness and need to keep things “simple” has changed my diet. So good one to mention that probably gets overlooked.
Happy Easter. We know exactly what you going through. Its tough. Sometimes its great. Sometimes it get old. Day by day, Your living the dream. Please wear good sunscreen. My sailing career ended when I got melanoma, 100% from being in the sun all the time. Good hat, good sunscreen.
I live in the Seattle area, moved here from the southwest. Soon after I arrived, I decided I wanted a sale boat, my wife of 43 years was and is 100 percent against it. So, I’m living me fantasy through videos like yours, so thank you for sharing. It is greatly appreciated.
We are part of the power boat community but have total respect for the sailing community, no way would I climb to the top of your mast so I will stick with my 454's, love your lifestyle and the bonus #11 is universal for both boating styles
Currently in market for vessel around Savannah and Florida to retire and go through the Panama canal one last time and become a fiji'n love you guys don't stop what you're doing please!!!! Pillowed sales and fair seas!
Well I live in Key Largo Florida and they have a waverunner rental place and kayak rental place where all the kayaks come right up to my boat and all the wave runners do circles around my boat all day long.
You made me cry!! 60yo male wished I’d done this sooner. Selling everything and buying my boat by the end of the year! Maybe I’ll find a mate out there! Btw how did you get a scorpion on your boat??!!
Awesome video! Have been watching since just a few episodes after you bought the boat. I clicked on them because I saw you were a pilot. I am a pilot and have grown up sailing. Your channel is awesome and fun. Keep it up!
You hit on many of the same points as when we were traveling in an old van on the cheap. We met people doing similar. In similar free to use areas of the remote mountains. Hot spring locations were passed down and were almost always used nude. I'm old now and the adventure is gone, greatly missed.
How do I say this with a low amount of ick to it. I have noticed on a lot boats there is hardly any space on either side of the toilet. I mean I have to lift up to one side to finish the bizness. I've asked on another channel and they said get a duvet system hooked up.
I'm an easy internet viewer of your channel. I don't sail, I know nothing about sailing, I am completely in awe of the fact that you do all the things you do, I am amazed that you manage to fix everything, I love that as a couple you are both just fabulous! I get to live vicariously through you without getting seasick, wet, scared or otherwise inconvenienced by anything. Rock on!
Ditto
I’ve been a boater for over 65 years and I’ve had many boats both power and sail. I currently have a 2005 Beneteau 373 that I bought brand new. I’ve watched all your videos from the start. In my opinion, you guys rock! You both jumped in the deep end and are doing it! I’m very proud of both of you. Keep going and don’t let anyone stop you. Fair winds and following seas.
They jumped in and survived wonderfully
My experience is that the moment you step off of your boat, with all tasks and repairs successfully completed, you boat knows it. It assures that something else breaks before you return. This is an absolute.
Boats have personalities. And they are jealous of their captain having any life without them. Therefore, a new problem REQUIRING THEIR captain’s TLC.
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We left your boat on a dry dock for around 1 yr and had native bees nests all through our dinghy’s outboard and sucked to clean
Our water maker also failed in p and g that was a bit of a problem 😅
You need to get out more...lol
YES Ha Hahahahahahaa. yes.
“There is always someting broken”. Our best friends travelled around the world with their sailboat and they always said they are “repairing around the world”.
I see that alot but when I was cruising it was almost non existant to have things break. I am big on preventive maintenance but also there is a mysterious force that exist. If you have a spare for it, it wont break, if you dont have a spare, it will break. For a smaller boat I kept it simple and had a whole tightly packed area of spares.
Sounds like a house.
Except for cleaning the bottom
@sapienspace8814 That is the stronger version of Murphy's law! "de Biezel's law"!
@@alanjohnson2613 Yes, and old house, composed of not well chosen maintenance intensive parts. A (good, high quality and finished) house is nothing compared to a boat. Even the best boats with the most expensive high quality parts get broken within no time. A travelling boat is continuously exposed to aggressive mechanical, biological, thermal and chemical forces. I am baffled by these people at sailing boats having to do repairs and maintenance for easily a full work week per month... (If they are truly sailing it.) Respect...
You guys nailed it. This is not for the faint of heart when doing crossings or long distance passages from port to port. I remember the first transatlantic I was on and knowing that there was no one but us to get us through if something happens, it can be humbling but things like that makes us stronger. Calm seas my friends...sail on!
I watch your shows and I own a 63-foot Nordhavn trawler. And I live on my boat. Since I've gotten his boat at the end of 2020 I towed in one sailboat. The sailboat steering had broke. So I guess motor yachts are good for something.
Absolutely love the way you two look at each other, it's so pure, true and beautiful.
Every episode, I've been watching from day one, so happy for you both !
Tank you for the great content.
I had wonderful friends that lived on their 40’ sailboat for 50 years… and they always said they had no schedule… they just went where the wind took them! I always thought it was just them but now I realize it’s part of live aboard boat life.
Best way !!!!
The programming of time is too stressful
Sounds good to me!
You are always governed by a weather window as a schedule. Stay or leave.... always
😮 wow
Just curious but how did your friends make a living? That's the part I don't understand. How does one make a living, living on a sailboat? I'm a professional chef and have a catering business and I'd love to learn to sail but how can I make money catering events from a sailboat?
What a great, and very personal, episode. Like you, I’ve witnessed relationships meltdown and end due to the sailing life. I’ve also seen and meet people all the time who have such amazingly strong and deep relationships because of living so close and often so isolated with their partner. I believe it comes down to being really good friends, finding the excitement and joy in the random life and the adventures that just come to you, and being at peace with your human. One reason I love your channel is the dynamic you have with each other. It’s inspiring. Thank you for sharing little glimpses of your world. You’ve brought a lot of smiles to many faces.
I've toured on Motorcycles, drove Semi trucks, Busses, boats, campers... It doesn't matter what, Something always needs fixed, is broken or will break. That's life!! Bon Voyage!!
Something is always broken... on land, too, especially living in an old house, so I fully understand that one. Well, all of them, really.
No joke! I’m taking a break from fixing a table to watch the video! 😂
Running equipment on a farm, something is always broken or going to break.
Exactly. I own three houses. I‘m always on tour. Could also go sailing 😂
This is true, but on land a broken thing usually does not impact your life as much as it will if it's on your floating home! And it's easier to fix if you can drive to your local hardware store or hire and expert if needed, something hard to do if you are in the middle of nowhere on your boat!
I just made a similar comment before I saw yours and it is 100% true! Lol
Great update, glad to see you both looking healthy again after the recent illnesses, and very accurate lists on both fronts. One item I would add to the "Positive" list is that there is nothing like the night sky when it's clear and you're on a passage away from coastal light polution. Both with a full and new moon (and I know you both know this) but the sky is totally different than when you're on land. Belated happy Easter, stay well and press on.
You two are amazing. That you have the maturity needed to maintain a relationship under so many stressors is impressive.
Major Ditto!!
Love this. Add some kids into the mix and the craziness of this top ten list goes to the next level. The girls live in bikinis, the boys never seem to have a shirt on, the mess on the boat is insane, but then it's all clean minutes later...... As a busy Dad I hate it when stuff breaks, but love the projects. I would add onto the list cooking! Provisioning in a small area is an artform, and making great meals when you haven't been to the supermarket in a month is an essential life skill!! Love your work team, your videos are great. Rock on!!
You two are doing great! Recognizing and accepting that the cruising life is not all rainbows and unicorns is a big part of the journey. We too had to come to terms with this during our 8-year voyage, and it ultimately helped us realize just how worth it the whole adventure is. Enjoy it!
Wife and I made it through an RV journey - F250 with a 25' pull behind with 2 cats. Never towed something that large and we did sell everything else we owned - only kept what we could pack in the truck and RV. That adventure brought us closer than ever! Now - our new adventure is completely remodeling an older home, taking everything down to the studs room by room and doing almost all the work ourselves....lol I'm slowly planting the seed of sailing....maybe someday that adventure will come true for us. Enjoy your channel!!!!
Nice video :-) And yes there can be moments that suck: our number one is studip charterboats that have no clue what and how they anchor, thereby draging into our boat or anchoring much to clos so with the next windshift they are just a boatslength in front of you, but the whole crew is on land drinking etc.
Biggest plus is having your private perfect bay and make love under a the stars, second best is sailing in perfect wind and waves and doing 12+ knots on our trimaran and the autopilot is steering and everything is just wow.
Matthias returning to the boat in the Agean next week for another month of boatworks and then a whole summer of boatlife.
The greatest thing about the life that you probably don't yet appreciate yet are the memories that you make. You're very unlikely to remember the days you went to the office but the sailing trips last a lifetime!
I’ve done both im 40 and the office days stick around just as long my friend.
When I’m out at sea I miss those land lubbers 😂
So stop with that nonsense.
In fact it gives you greater depth and appreciation for those relationships.
My least favorite thing about sailing is the absurd elitism.
Given the opportunity I know at least 50 people that would love to be out here with us!!
Based on TH-cams algorithm I would venture to say that you could multiply that by 10,000 at a bare minimum.
Those who stay on land have other obligations to this world.
So literally go fuck yourself with your back handed comment.
I'm a power boater but I also enjoy sailing with friends. The "something is always broken" thing is true for all boats but is exponentially more so for sailboats. Sailing itself is so much more work than power boating. Sailors spend endless hours working on their boats. From the rigging to engines to generators to electrical systems to through hull fittings and hatches, a sailboat is an endless "to do" list. I know sailors who spend all weekend working on their boat so they can get it ready to sail the next weekend. I tell my sailing friends "sailing is work disguised as fun".
If you can't afford a proper boat you probably just should leave it ... with a newish lagoon there are none of your mentioned problems that would not also be a problem onshore in a camper or something similar - btw just the sails differ a powered boat from a sail boat, there is not that much difference in work to be done
For the last 3-4 years I have been following about a dozen sailing youtubers. You are the only one that has lasted. It is because you are the most enjoyable and attractive people online. You consistently entertain. I love Jade's poetic introductions to most vids. Best wishes from Canada.
I just found this channel. And subscribed. I also like Barefoot Sailing Adventures. Big difference, they stay in intercostal waters on the west side of Florida. Their boat is too small for blue water.
@@edwardantrobusjr2253 " and attractive people online" lol weird
this is actually the first time Ive watched a ranting sailing crew/couple/youtuber video to the end. that was awesome, guys!
Great video, thank you both! lovely chemistry, content feels really genuine and with a level of ‘altitude’ that just feels refreshing. Well done, and wishing you all the best.
We always told visitors, you can choose a time or a place, not both. There were many challenges in our two years aboard with 3 kids and a dog but we would do it again, we will do it again after the kids are off on their own. Thanks for the lovely reminders of boat life.
Entropy…that word covers why relationships become a problem and things always break and your boat has barnacles and everything costs so much…whether on land or at sea…just existing is a war with entropy (the tendency of closed systems to become more disorderly with the passing of time) so you may as well fight in an environment you enjoy and pick your terms of battle since it’s a war we all lose anyway.
What I used to love was the city skyline or island silhouette at sunrise/set and the night sky when away from the light pollution, Loved pulling into Ensenada during sunrise. Well except for the cruse ships.
Thanks for the video. I’m looking at options and living on a boat is one of them.
2:07 running a business together is much the same with regards to the relationship. 25 years working with my wife was very difficult at times but we always made it through those tough times. It’s not always just about loving the other person, it’s understanding them, being compassionate, caring, empathetic and forgiving.
2:42 owing a house is the same. Something is always either broken, needs adjusting, replacing, yard mowed, driveway shoveled, etc. I bet the hardest thing on a boat is getting parts.
The amount of my life you have gotten me through just watching your videos has been life altering for me. I've had highs and lows with you and love you guys and don't even know you. Thank you so much for sharing what you do. I hope you are able and willing to continue to do so. Have a great day.
Great episode - and even those of us who never sailed long voyages or lived aboard can vouch for your list lol! As an electronics and mechanical technician - the first thing I teach new boaters is that your boat will have only one mission from the day it is launched - to deconstruct itself as quickly and efficiently as possible lol!
Very accurate assessment.
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Sh*t :)) , we will launch our project in 2 Month from now. Making the boat as simple as it can be , to be ready for every repair :) but i know you cannot prepair everything. Working on your boat means getting into relationship with HER. The better you care the more SHE will take care of you out there, so i don t complain its give and take :)
You guys look super happy, it seems like boat life is doing well for you! Thank you for sharing some of your life with TH-cam, while you get to go places that most people don’t, it’s fantastic that you share that with us so we (who don’t get to go to some of those places) can see and experience them through you!
Love it how you're both so acutely aware of the positives & the somewhat less positives but view it all together equally as what makes for the experience of sailing life you both have come to love & enjoy! You guys rock!
Hi, you two I enjoy and envy so much. One subject I always have concerns about is safety. Do you worry about thieves or robbers or pirates while you’re boating? Do you use a security system? How do you deal with this subject? Thanks for your time and videos.
Great balanced piece here. This was very funny. The best definition of being a boat owner- doing boat work in exotic locations!
I can recommend a powersnorkel for doing the bottom. It can then double as your diving buddy for when you're on the reefs. Can dive to 24ft with 2 on and 30ft with 1 on.
Love your humour, honesty and the way you obviously love and respect each other. It's avjoy watching you.
Thank you so much for this episode. My wife and me are so close to entering the boat life. So far we have chartered a boat for week. We are going again in the VIs for another 10 days next month. We are so excited to live the life style. Maybe one day see you in an Anchorage. Love you guys
Watched your channel from the beginning. You can really see how you guys have changed and grown to the good and the difference in how you view life.
I'd say that was perfect because it is a good assessment of the most common items. If you do a round 2 I'd suggest some more.. like adding weather pros and cons, champaign sailing vs. storms and esp squalls, cyclone storms and dangerous weather events. Another is potential for injury from jibes and other sailing situations that could lead to any number of serious problems. The wind is your volatile friend with sometimes wild mood swings. Moon lit night time passages can be gorgeous all the way to terrifying. Pirates... enough said on that one. Boating is expensive even if you are good at it, however depending on where you drop your hook it can also be very inexpensive compared to any other form of traveling. Marine life hazards like corals, jellies, biting and stinging creatures contrasted by amazing sea life everywhere. Dolphins for example! Lastly I'd say all boaters should be trained for emergency medical procedures and to be as prepared as you can for possible medical emergencies. Thanks and sorry if these items seem a bit heavy. I've seen some things as a boater, awesome things and challenging things. So I think it's important for the less experienced to know these additional pros and cons.
Excellent video! Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. Sail on, sail on, sailor!
1 reason why boat life doesn't suck: You're not living your life in a cubicle for 10 hours per day while your debt continues to increase!
There's a hella lot of jobs where you don't live in a cubicle! I'm 67 and retired. I tried working in a cubicle one time and lasted about 2 months... Did I even make it 2 months?... I think it had to be less than that because I hated it soooo damn much. People that work in cubicles have made there own bed. You don't have to be in that career, if you can call that a career because IMO it's so bad. So, I didn't work in a cubicle but under 2 months my entire working life, and you didn't have to either. It's a choice you decided to make.
What these boat videos don't show you is the monotony of just sailing along for hours getting to a destination. Maybe it's in the rain 🌧️, maybe it's in a terrible storm, or it could be sunny 🌞 and nice. Regardless of weather condition it is boring as hell. Long hours of life on the ocean where you can't go anywhere and all you have to look at is the same ole water... Everywhere you look.
It's like a long haul trucker, but instead of on land, you're in the ocean! But, a long haul trucker can stop at any ole hole in the wall diner and get out of his truck if it's "driving" him craZy. On the ocean, you're stuck in that boat.
Plus, with the inside cabin being so small you can get claustrophobic because there's just no where to go it's so damn small and there's 90% of the hours just like this. The ocean is vast. It takes forever and a day to get anywhere sailing and it can be boring as hell. Imagine when there's no wind... Which there is quite often.
Bottom line: these sailing channels only show you the fun stuff and the fixing stuff... Not the boring stuff, which is the most prevalent time of all, by far. I'd get sick of all of the rolling. You're never just sitting still.
I don't think most people that has a cubicle job can just choose to have the amount of resources needed to just buy a boat and go sailing.
Hope you make it out of cubicle life. I feel for anyone restricted to that life.
I was mechanic shortly before a trades worker for 10+yrs. That's how I paid for home and property, that I plan on using to finance sailing. Hopefully soon if my health gets better from the toll of being union tradesmen and working my body and health hard.
But what I have seen, is any job outside of cubicle is worth it.
The only reason you get to watch these types of lifestyles is because people send money to the boats owner to keep the boat going. When no one can send disposable money, better learn to sail on a shoestring
ABSOLUTELY!!
Something is always broken, I live on dry land and it's always that way around the house, with the cars, lawnmowers, yard, etc. The only reason something is not getting fixed is because I decided to take a break and not fix it. But there is always something needing fixing. It's not just boat life.
Thanks
I haven't watched you guys for a little while but this vid really deserved the like. A nice lighthearted look at positives & negatives. Basically it seems what you're saying is that boat life is just like regular life - there's good and bad in everything and hopefully at the end of it there's more good than bad.
I think you hit all the points, especially the one about something always needing fixing. You can have everything working the last time you were out cruising, or everything working while at the dock, then as Captain Ron says " If anything is going to happen, it's gonna happen out there" - and it usually does. But the high points are so wonderful, it's why we put up with all the low ones! And it's so true, that even complete strangers will come to your aid when needed.
Love ur channel!! I’ve never sailed. Always motor yachting. Less steerage work but as you say there’s always maintenance issues, I bet it’s nice letting the wind carry you to distant ports. U guys are great!!
As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. I have been a lifelong sailor, but in my older years I have transitioned to a power trawler. So when I float into the harbor I may look like a power guy, but I am a sailor at heart.
I did a blue water trip in the early 80’s at 21. I had zero sailing experience and back winded us 3 times on my first night on the tiller close on the wind and trying to keep a compass bearing. I wasn’t popular. I learned the bond of life and death with my 2 crew mates - the beginning of my understanding of mateship. I’m Australian and this trip was Bundeburg to PNG and potholing and filming when we got there. A great experience.
I recall camping at a campgrounds or a wide spot on the Al-Can hi-way meeting people and then never seeing them again on the way from Cali. To Alaska in 1960. I was 9 and my sisters were younger. Definitely an adventure in a ‘58 VW bus! So glad you two are living your dream! Safe travels!
We just found you and are binge watching from the beginning, so impressed with ayour ability to power trhrough anything. Good lesson for us all, even us old guys. Also appreciate your friendly channel. I could never deal with the haters, appreciate that you can overcome that for us and deliver these great videos. Look forward to seeing you sail that amazing boat.
Great list. We'll done. I had a thought when you talked about being conscientious about what goes down the drain. People on land should realize that the products they use mostly end up in the sea as well. Eventually.
First. Love you guys. Happy Easter. Second, "gatekeepers"...yeah, but what I love about you guys and some others I've seen is the "can do" this is the life we want attitude. Never lose it. Third, powerboaters...I used to live for them pulling along side (barely ticking over), while their kids screamed "she's so pretty!" Keep living the dream. Thanks for having us along.
❤❤ Excellent, I remember that life. It’s not for everyone. I grew old but still long for that life!
Which begs the question, How old is too old? I am about to turn 60 and leaning hard towards this lifestyle.
Really liked the video!! I learned how the Twirl a pen 🖊️ I lost count and then started to learn. Boating sounds much more fun watching you do it❤️❤️❤️
Great video, a truly inspired presentation of 10 reasons why it sucks ... but the flip side of those same features are why it's great! I have owned 7 boats, and while the greater part of my mileage was singlehanded and daylight-only (never had to bring a passport), I can relate to every one of the 10 reasons. Both positive and negative!
This is a master class in understanding each other and I salute you and your willingness to share your experiences truthfully with the rest of us. The secret has always been learning how to balance the equation. Which means that you have to account for each and every variable first, we have recognize each other
Living on a boat and traveling around the world, that's living !
When they get old they can look back and say they had a wonderful life !
We have an Oceanis 43 and yes, fixing things all the time plus continuous upgrades as old stuff wears out ($$$$!!!). So pleased you’ve discovered liberation of nudity. You’re naturists now. No sitting about in wet swimsuits or using precious freshwater to rinse them out etc. As you say, extremely liberating. Tremendous!
How about alienation? Like when you do this long enough, how hard would it be to get back into shore life ?
Do you get more pragmatic in finding solutions for every day problems ?
What kind of person does it make you as compared to who you might be if you hadn't 'gone to sea' ?
Does it feel like something temporary to live this way, or are you just going down with the ship some day ?
These are crazy questions, I know, but it's just what I thought you would mention and didn't.
if you have time to look around, while you are in spain, highly recommend to visit andalucia. just get back from there and it is so different than Barcelona.
Interesting perspective on things others say. I like your view. Fresh and refresh.
I can't thank you two enough for your consciously responsible approach to the environment; i.e. not wanting to harm the marine life with chemical filled hygiene products. Thank you, thank, you, thankyou! For that alone I am subscribing, the other reason is that I hope to get out there one day myself and I learned some things from this video about that life and I could possibly learn more. So thanks for that too!
Having crewed and skippered on a few voyages to the Pacific Islands from NZ it is the daily rythym of the passages I enjoyed the most , the ocean gives you perspective on your insignificance while the night skys are spectacular , a good harmonious crew tops it off !
I miss my boat every single day except when the humidity is 90%, the hull needs scraping, the anchor wench is locked up, the head needs pumping out, it’s freezing, hurricane force winds, …….😊
You two are AWESOME. Even referring to nudity. Life in a way becomes much more free. Love You Both.
For #9 also applies to houses in rural area, septic tanks are the sewer system and they do have to be pumped out every 3-5 years. And can back up back into the pipes or flows all over the yard
Buahaahaaahaa.
Thats fantastic. Sounds a lot like growing up in a very rural area, raising cattle. There's always a fence or piece of something to fix. If there isn't, you just aren't looking. Also the planning ahead for the weather to schedule your life around. And peeing around the corner or if there's a lot of alcohol, off the back deck.
It sounds like a great lifestyle, thanks for the fun insightful look into boat life.
In every life there are always things either breaking or broken and you need to fix it or get and pay someone else to fix it. The beauty of the places you visit and live for a time is the variety of locations and the people you meet and share life and love with. Cheers
Cool video and comments on sailing. I do agree with the weather comment, that you can only look a week ahead. I ride a motorcycle practically every day, rain, hail or sunshine, always in the weather, it is a wonderful feeling, being so in touch with the outside and not stuck in a car.
Further … we had our dumps from the bowsprit. You get a great if unpredictable bidet effect. No holding tanks.
I sailed for a few years. Is the best time in my life if I could get that back and go back to that I would. I think about it all the time. And I always remember telling myself enjoy this moment because it won’t last forever it truly is a gift and a blessing to be sailing. There’s nothing like it. I hope I get to go back sometime soon. I’m working on it.
Congratulations on sailing towards 500k subscribers. Thanks for the update.
Great reflection on your boat life. Thanks for sharing your experience, thoughts and feelings. And of course your lives. Cheers
I have been boating literally my entire life since the age of 3 I am now 53 . fixing the boat is constant , it’s literally an every day thing especially if you’re cruising. I run power yachts for a living now strictly for the financial reasons I’m being paid to deal with all the headaches that even become amplified at 80 90 or 100 feet.
Best of luck to you both. It can be fun but can get exhausting
Have you ever tried flopper stoppers at anchor? Research it, it should help with the rolling. Great vids, thanks.👍
Always thought of my boat as Santa. It gives me a gift every day. You may or may not like it, but it keeps on giving
Great video and content. I've had a few bluewater sailboats (incl. one catamaran yes) over my life and 'been there, done that'. But your attitude, energy and joy in going thr all those 10+10+1 POV (!) made my day today.
Don't know if you've seen it, but there's a cordless buffer you can get that removes barnacles. I think it costs about $1500, but it can save you a lot of time.
Link ?
BOAT stands for bring on another thousand. In my experience with salt water boating, it’s true. Maybe you should stick to a schedule for bottom cleaning. I had mine cleaned every 30 days and never had issues. Good luck guys and keep on having fun and doing what you’re doing. My dream was to live on my cruiser and have no schedule.
Would be nice to hear that is the problem with parts breaking with these production boats? When you compare the parts in a bavaria, Hanse etc. to a Swan, Arcona, HR etc. all the gear is just couple of notches smaller and cheaper in production boats. In a HR you can get all custom and they will advice you to get propper sized components - production boats are made to budget.
As for number 11. You are about to experience a spanish summer, a majority of the beaches in Barcelona are far lot less uptight about covering up compared to the US...
Yes, they still stop and pee on the side of the roads in all of the EU
I think I heard wind hippie sailing say this first about if you want to visit a sailor: you can pick when or where you want to visit, but very very rarely both.
Jade, i have to say, you are looking very healthy these days. Skin and hair are glowing, you look rested and happy. Please take as a compliment, not a comment on your appearance any other time, just that you look to be in a good place.
What a great episode. Loved it. I especially liked how you turned the negatives into positives. We should do this more in general. So true!
You two are the best!!! The only thing I would add is take very carful care of your relationship with one another. From out here it looks beautiful.
I got a question. Since I see you walking around your boat under sail a lot not wearing a life jacket (I do it all the time on my motor boat), do you drag a line behind you incase you fall off? I seen that before. That way if your quick you and swim over and grab the line as the boat sails away.
Great video you guys. I'll make sure to send it along to my daughter and her husband who are rebuilding a 52' monohull.
Thanks so much you guys, it's been a while and it's really good to see you again, and looking happy and relaxed. Great list, each could do with their own video... if you ever run out of ideas. warmest wishes, hugs, karma. : )
Also, holy smoke that's a lot of subscribers. Couldn't happen to a nicer couple, really.
Thinking of which, how do you see yourselves in say 3-5 years time - dare I ask?
Regarding second positive , I fully agree 10 years living full time out of my truck camper has made being regular pretty crucial. I think my awareness and need to keep things “simple” has changed my diet. So good one to mention that probably gets overlooked.
Happy Easter. We know exactly what you going through. Its tough. Sometimes its great. Sometimes it get old. Day by day, Your living the dream. Please wear good sunscreen. My sailing career ended when I got melanoma, 100% from being in the sun all the time. Good hat, good sunscreen.
Yes! We definitely did not wear enough sunscreen last year 🙈 its our top priority this year! And we bought some more SPF shirts as well
I've been sailing around the world for the Last 8 years living in my boat and I must say: GO FOR IT!
I live in the Seattle area, moved here from the southwest. Soon after I arrived, I decided I wanted a sale boat, my wife of 43 years was and is 100 percent against it. So, I’m living me fantasy through videos like yours, so thank you for sharing. It is greatly appreciated.
Funny, I am now approaching my 3rd anniversary of RVing full time and I am hooked. But I’m looking at getting a sailboat in a few years
Guys big hi ! from tulum Mexico / you forgot to talk about cons and pros about having the doggies traveling with you !
We are part of the power boat community but have total respect for the sailing community, no way would I climb to the top of your mast so I will stick with my 454's, love your lifestyle and the bonus #11 is universal for both boating styles
Currently in market for vessel around Savannah and Florida to retire and go through the Panama canal one last time and become a fiji'n love you guys don't stop what you're doing please!!!! Pillowed sales and fair seas!
Well I live in Key Largo Florida and they have a waverunner rental place and kayak rental place where all the kayaks come right up to my boat and all the wave runners do circles around my boat all day long.
You made me cry!! 60yo male wished I’d done this sooner. Selling everything and buying my boat by the end of the year! Maybe I’ll find a mate out there! Btw how did you get a scorpion on your boat??!!
Awesome video! Have been watching since just a few episodes after you bought the boat. I clicked on them because I saw you were a pilot. I am a pilot and have grown up sailing. Your channel is awesome and fun. Keep it up!
Try using Flopper Stoppers off ypour boom and your spinnaker pole!! stops alot of the rocking.
You hit on many of the same points as when we were traveling in an old van on the cheap. We met people doing similar. In similar free to use areas of the remote mountains. Hot spring locations were passed down and were almost always used nude. I'm old now and the adventure is gone, greatly missed.
How do I say this with a low amount of ick to it. I have noticed on a lot boats there is hardly any space on either side of the toilet. I mean I have to lift up to one side to finish the bizness. I've asked on another channel and they said get a duvet system hooked up.