It doesn't matter what the content is, when Sunday rolls around I'm always excited to see another Sail Life video -- and have been for what feels like at least 7 years??
I can't imagine how proud you must be sailing the boat you spent so much time dreaming about and working on. I've been here for the entire journey and couldn't be happier for the two of you! Cheers from dry, hot, Phoenix, Arizona!
Wow, thank you for sticking around. It's definitely been rewarding and exciting finally getting to sail her and get to know her in a completely different way 👍
I'm glad to see the Cooppercoat is working out for you guys I never doubted it would it's all in the application and like everything else you do you did it right by the book. With an understanding of the way the product works. Exposed copper is the idea and your attention to detail wins every time. Stay safe I ended the video very much.
Hey, guys. Been watching and taking notes for quite some time now (thank you, Mads!). Last episode you mentioned the challenge of switching from a DIY format to a sailing format. My boat is in the middle of an extended overhaul, so I watch a few different TH-cam channels and I have some things I look for, and while I’m certainly NOT everybody, I thought you might welcome one guy’s opinion… 1. Be you. You guys seem like genuinely good people, keep being awesome. 2. In this video you did some non-speaking scenes… water on the hull, hands on the wheel; that type of thing. I like that, it helps me “feel” it… 3. You also took you video walking around town. Yes, please! I will probably never get to go there; make me jealous 😁. 4. Sailing footage is always good, of course. Thanks for doing what do. I’m going to back to lurking in the shadows now, but I’m looking forward to seeing how the channel grows!
hello from alberta canada. Glad to see your on yourway. You guys are doing just fine. We want to see the adventure thru your eyes, for those of us that cant do it. I must admit my husband looks pretty dang spiffy in his dang spiffy T-shirt. Take care, stay safe and relax its. time to enjoy the results of all your hard work.
Hi guys, Fower is a truly magnificent place to visit. I hope you used your dinghy to explore both of the creeks. I agree the UK is outrageously expensive for moorings. I hope you get to the Isles of Scilly, your friends Dom and Carly on Cadoha loved it. Stay safe.
I can’t get over how beautiful Athena is under sail. The attention to every detail has really paid off. I only hope she sails as good as she looks. ⛵️👍🏻
Mads and Ava I think you have made the transition for pure DIY to multi dimensional videos just fine.👍 1. Did Harken screw up with the oversized holes on the furler section? 2. Do your scan strut mounts and chargers accommodate a phone in a waterproof case? 3. Has Ava ideas about a spiffy cover for the diving tanks?😉 Keep up the good work.
you've got to stop at the Scillies... they are beautiful. I think your success with the Copper Coat lies in the meticulous preparation & application you did. Most seem to favour the yellow prop guard. I really liked the content mix just about right.
Very much enjoying the sailing and DIY mix. Denmark sounds amazing, you've got to be kidding, 600 pounds a year. To have my boat on blocks in Greece I've been paying over 1000 Euros a month. Looking forward very much to your adventures in Ireland.
Hi Mads You purchased Athena from my Dad and he enjoys watching your videos and seeing what you have done over the last 5 years. He has given me all his courtesy flags from his trip around the world in Athena and would be great meet up and give them to you. I live near Dublin and I see that you are heading this way so hopefully We could meet up somewhere in Ireland and give them to you. He would be so happy if you got them and a little gift for your pending circumnavigation Best Regards Fraser Boyd
Hi Fraser :) Thank you so much for reaching out! I hope your father is doing well :) I'm disappointed we didn't get to go back to Scotland. I would have loved for your father to come visit us :) The courtesy flags would be an amazing gift but unfortunately we won't get to Dublin this time around. We're currently in Kinsale heading west (or trying to) but at the end of the month we need to go back to France. All the best, Mads
Love your channel been flowing you for years now. My girlfriend and I look forward to Sunday night just to throw my tablet to the 50 inch TV and catch up with you folks. Take care and love you both...seeeeee yaaaaaaaa xx
Hi mate, glad you two have had a great time back in the U.K. Great video as always and look forward to the next one as always ! Have to watch it in sunny Greece as we are off there next Saturday and while we are there I will look out for the real Athena!! Take care Darrell and Jan x
Hey guys! Aw nice! We are so glad we got to see the South Coast after all. Hope you guys have fun in Greece. Ava say's see if you can send some of that warmth to Ireland 😆 Enjoy your trip!
hi Mads! If you are shocked by the mooring rates in the south of England, you will have a heart attack if you sail the west coast of the USA. In Seattle, I pay per month what you pay for a full year in Denmark for a slip. I have a 28 footer.😳 Southern California is almost twice that rate if you can find any space...
Coming from California, we were surprised how affordable the south of England seemed! The bounty of free anchorages helps. The only affordable boat storage in most of California is on a trailer-and that wouldn't quite work for a boat like Athena. The place I live has a 15+ year waiting list for a slip in the marina. And just using the launch ramp costs almost as much as two nights at some harbors in England!
Probably avoid Auckland nz to monthly rental for a 40 ft berth here is equivalent to around 700 to 1000 usd or if you want just afew weeks the starting rate is around 400 per week.
Mads, also on the comments of cost. Start saving for East Coast of Australia as well. I almost fell off the chair when you said $600 per year in Denmark. That's the monthly fee in Brisbane.
Wow Mads, seeing Athena under sail and she looks absolutely awesome! Great video, particularly the sailing and anchoring parts, because they showcase all the hard work and effort you have put into the refit over the past several years! I also enjoyed your exploring of the Cornish coastline, my fav area of my native homeland ☺️
So if you're diving anyway check your anchor. It helps to visualize how it sets. Also a suggestion. You have more systems on board than most boaters. Maybe feature a system every now and then...how it's working, how useful you find it, the best way you've found to access the system (cell phone app vs direct access, etc.)
Guys another great video Thanks. I and a number of us have a favor to ask, we know you have plans to deal with the washboards, but in the interim >) just throw a quick coat of paint on them till you get around to the full task. LOL Its like seeing a speck of dirt on somebody's shoulder that you just want to reach out and spray bomb LOL Keep up the vids and have a safe trip to Cork, Thanks for the years of GREAT videos
Athena is a gorgeous boat, and even moreso when underway! Loving the shift to more cruising content - you're doing great at adapting your style. 10/10 would recommend.
I've been following Sail Life from the time you began replacing your deck core and have enjoyed the DIY journey very much. I was so pleased for you, and Ava, as you discovered your future together. Now as the "Sail Life couple" , I'm thrilled to be a "fly-on-the-wall" as you continue and send you my best wishes as the journey continues...
Hi Mads, Why don't you use stainless steel rivets, lots of rivets are used on masts. By the way ,all your worries going over to sailing, you should be proud of this interesting video. great editing and just as good as the top-rated sailing TH-camrs. Thumbs-up., you've passed the transition test already.
I don't recall how many coats you applied of the copper antifoul, also if I recall you did apply a primer before! Very nice to see the results! The anode on the propeller is vital see a new video from Sailing Dauntless there was in a canal stray current and the anodes on their sail drives were eaten aways rapidly as well the sail drives were absulutely ruined to a point of catastrophic failure! twice over!
A new channel theme!...Cruising the World Solving Murder Mysteries! As you two get closer to sailing to the States you may want to check the expected pricing and potential shortages of goods. The latest from the government is that food is going to be astronomically higher prices starting this fall, and they expect a lot of shortages. If possible you may want to detour for a while.
The real sticker shock will occur when you arrive in the US! I paid more in one month to keep Corsair in a 50' slip than you paid for a year of dockage in Denmark.
There ARE free general anchorages on US charts, as opposed to "special anchorages" which are always locally run for money. There are also a number of well documented town docks that offer limited free anchorage. Both require lots of reading to find!
Another great video. I am constantly amazed at the growing cost of boating/sailing. £18 to Moor your boat on a pontoon and a bit less to anchor. If the marine industry keeps ripping us off boat will become unaffordable and it will all impload on itself - I'm on anchor why do I have to pay anything?
Good to see the copper coat is holding up. Some people seem to have mixed results with it. The true test will be once you reach those warm Caribbean waters.
Mads, you should watch the last few videos from the sailing channel named Sailing dauntless. They have been replacing thier almost new saildrives on thier catamaran. Stray shore power from the dock and water in the marina completely destroyed thier saildrives in less then a month when they hooked up to the marinas dock shore power . It completely ate all the anoids off the entire boat ,saildrives and propellers. It then completely ate holes in the housings of both sail drives. In his last video he explains why this happened and the system he's installing on the boat and the new boat he's about to purchase. It's a great series of videos and I thought you may be interested in the system he's installing so he never has to deal with this problem again with stray power doing over 13 thousand dollars of damage that he wasn't aware was happening until his sail drives started leaking oil from the holes the stray power in the water caused electrolysis to destroy his saildrives in a matter of a few weeks being hooked to bad shore power. As careful as you are I thought you may be interested in the system he's now installing to avoid this from happening again. As much as you and ava are planning to travel and most likely dock your boat in different marinas that may have the same issues it may interest you to learn about this .
re: copper coat. the only ppl i have heard of who have trouble with it are those that get someone who doesn't know how to use it and those that don't read the destructions 😞
Problem is Mas is the London yachties who put their yacht down there, then buy a house next to where their yacht is and use it twice a year !! None of them actually know how to sail and have to hire local skippers to sail their boat for them, sends the price for a mooring through the roof !! When you cross over to Ireland your price will at least half!! Hope you will visit the Clyde before your big trip south.
Don't worry Eva - lots of people struggle with pronunciation. Remember that an 'anode' is the electrical opposite of a 'cathode'. By the way I love your Paddington Bear hat, as seen in Fowey... 😳😂
Too many people are too scared to go sailing so are doomed to permanently DIY at the dock. So good to see you finally sailing in the most super hi tech boat.
Awesome video. We laughed out loud with you both. So authentic and fun to watch. Athena looks sooooo good. Strangely we feel so proud lol. We did it….wait you did it! 😀 we were just cheering you along!
Another great video! I'll definitely have to check out the Scanstrut stuff. Looks like it will be very useful! Really beautiful spots on the UK southern coast!
Hey y’all, i’ve been watching since you first got Athena. I loved the DIY aspect of the channel and your sheer determination. I am a fixer and tinkerer of things, sometimes, and seeing how you dealt with and approached problems really helped me change the way i deal with and approach problems. Now, after all this time (and sanding and epoxy and fiberglass), Athena looks better than new, and it’s time to sail. We all knew it would happen at some point. Just wanted it to be known that, at least for me, your apprehension and trepidation about slightly changing the content that you create is understandable, HOWEVER, i am absolutely here for it. I came for the DIY, but i’m staying for your adventures, and to be honest it was always about the adventure, now it’s just in a different more immersive way. I’m so excited to see where you’ll go and the things y’all will do. I live in a landlocked state in the U.S., so sailing is really only a daydream for me, but i LOVE that you explain sailing best-practices and how-tos for people like me who don’t really know. anyway, just wanted y’all to know i’m even more of a fan now than i used to be, thanks in part to the content but mostly to the creators. sorry for the long comment.
Great video as always, been watching your channel for years now living my sail life by proxy. As i live in the middle of the USA about as far from the ocean as can be in my country, so your videos are a joy to watch and a highlight of my Sundays. I'm always impressed my your candor and enthusiasm for things. Keep living your sail life dreams and long may Athena sail the waves.
Great video, guys. Thank you for sharing the Coppercoat update with us, it is reassuring as we are going down that road as well. I’m looking forward to the day when Ava is at the helm and Mads is the line handler 🤓.
I loved this video. I really liked seeing how Copper Coat held up, the sailing & drone shots, as well as Fowey. This week was a really nice mix...you are transitioning from a DIY channel into a sailing channel nicely Mads & Ava 👍
Lol. The teaching the American English. As for Quay it's always been that way. There's a reason the English giggle over the "Simplified English" label with the US flag on web sites.
I love you 2 so much anode, annoyde.. we knew what you meant luv😁! The reason copper coat doesn't work for some ppl they don't follow the instructions. I've watched ppl do it in bad weather for copper coating... An wonder why it didn't work. With copper coating the devil is in the details... My opinion from years of experience at boat yards... Guy's you got this.. I really look forward to Sunday sail day!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️
At least you will feel all warm and fuzzy knowing your anchorage fees will be going to Prince Charles. The most expensive place to berth on the east coast of australia is worth it. Private marble bathroom complete with a setee and tv anyone?
I’ve been following for a long time and in my opinion this has been the most beautiful video yet. Glad to be a subscriber and again the drone shots made this video amazing. Live your dream bro!
I like the way Ava pronounces anode as "anoid." It comes closer to the word "annoyed" which is what I would be if I had to change them very often while in the water. Thank you for the enjoyable video Mads and Ava.
Guest moorage is always expensive. Seattle and the Puget sound are right up there with the south of England. We do have state marine parks, and an annual pass of around $200 dollars gives boaters access to docks and mooring buoys scattered about the Sound.
You mentioned what happens to your sail drive if your anode is missing, if you want to see what happens to a sail drive check out youtubers "sailing dauntless" last couple of episodes. They had to replace their sail drives because they were crumbling from electrolysis.
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It doesn't matter what the content is, when Sunday rolls around I'm always excited to see another Sail Life video -- and have been for what feels like at least 7 years??
100 percent agreed
I can't imagine how proud you must be sailing the boat you spent so much time dreaming about and working on. I've been here for the entire journey and couldn't be happier for the two of you! Cheers from dry, hot, Phoenix, Arizona!
Wow, thank you for sticking around. It's definitely been rewarding and exciting finally getting to sail her and get to know her in a completely different way 👍
Mads, no worries on your shift to a sailing travel-blog from a DIY centric blog. Well done as always!! Safe travels!
I'm glad to see the Cooppercoat is working out for you guys I never doubted it would it's all in the application and like everything else you do you did it right by the book. With an understanding of the way the product works. Exposed copper is the idea and your attention to detail wins every time. Stay safe I ended the video very much.
Hey, guys. Been watching and taking notes for quite some time now (thank you, Mads!). Last episode you mentioned the challenge of switching from a DIY format to a sailing format. My boat is in the middle of an extended overhaul, so I watch a few different TH-cam channels and I have some things I look for, and while I’m certainly NOT everybody, I thought you might welcome one guy’s opinion…
1. Be you. You guys seem like genuinely good people, keep being awesome.
2. In this video you did some non-speaking scenes… water on the hull, hands on the wheel; that type of thing. I like that, it helps me “feel” it…
3. You also took you video walking around town. Yes, please! I will probably never get to go there; make me jealous 😁.
4. Sailing footage is always good, of course.
Thanks for doing what do. I’m going to back to lurking in the shadows now, but I’m looking forward to seeing how the channel grows!
Really great show this week you two. You are making the transition seamlessly.
You are on the right track with your sailing vlog, I encourage you to keep on filming your new adventure. Cheers
hello from alberta canada. Glad to see your on yourway. You guys are doing just fine. We want to see the adventure thru your eyes, for those of us that cant do it. I must admit my husband looks pretty dang spiffy in his dang spiffy T-shirt. Take care, stay safe and relax its. time to enjoy the results of all your hard work.
Hi guys, Fower is a truly magnificent place to visit. I hope you used your dinghy to explore both of the creeks. I agree the UK is outrageously expensive for moorings. I hope you get to the Isles of Scilly, your friends Dom and Carly on Cadoha loved it. Stay safe.
I can’t get over how beautiful Athena is under sail. The attention to every detail has really paid off. I only hope she sails as good as she looks. ⛵️👍🏻
Mads and Ava I think you have made the transition for pure DIY to multi dimensional videos just fine.👍
1. Did Harken screw up with the oversized holes on the furler section?
2. Do your scan strut mounts and chargers accommodate a phone in a waterproof case?
3. Has Ava ideas about a spiffy cover for the diving tanks?😉
Keep up the good work.
Been a while since I've had a chance to check in on your channel. Athena is looking fantastic! Best of luck on your travels!
Good job on the DIY/sailing combo. I know you were nervous about it but you acted it
aced?
Thank you so much :)
you've got to stop at the Scillies... they are beautiful. I think your success with the Copper Coat lies in the meticulous preparation & application you did. Most seem to favour the yellow prop guard. I really liked the content mix just about right.
@9:00 nice drone shot!
Very much enjoying the sailing and DIY mix. Denmark sounds amazing, you've got to be kidding, 600 pounds a year. To have my boat on blocks in Greece I've been paying over 1000 Euros a month. Looking forward very much to your adventures in Ireland.
You go down as the only person who has had any success with copercoat that I know of.
one item that seems to be missing is fishing poles but all looks great have a great week and she you next Sunday
Hi Mads
You purchased Athena from my Dad and he enjoys watching your videos and seeing what you have done over the last 5 years.
He has given me all his courtesy flags from his trip around the world in Athena and would be great meet up and give them to you.
I live near Dublin and I see that you are heading this way so hopefully We could meet up somewhere in Ireland and give them to you.
He would be so happy if you got them and a little gift for your pending circumnavigation
Best Regards
Fraser Boyd
Hi Fraser :)
Thank you so much for reaching out! I hope your father is doing well :) I'm disappointed we didn't get to go back to Scotland. I would have loved for your father to come visit us :)
The courtesy flags would be an amazing gift but unfortunately we won't get to Dublin this time around. We're currently in Kinsale heading west (or trying to) but at the end of the month we need to go back to France.
All the best, Mads
With Ava's fantastic skills with the sewing machine I was expecting a spiffy new homemade hat for Mads
Hi you two! I was going to tease Ava about the adenoids but Mads beat me to it. We all do it. Thanks for sharing.
No she has it right. Annoyds is the proper way to say it. As in "they are meant to annoy you when they need to be changed."
Another great episode.
See you👍🏽
Love your channel been flowing you for years now. My girlfriend and I look forward to Sunday night just to throw my tablet to the 50 inch TV and catch up with you folks. Take care and love you both...seeeeee yaaaaaaaa xx
That's awesome! You guys take are too!
It is great to see all the systems coming together and working as they should.
Sunday morning coffee and Sail Life )
You're doing a great job at transitioning from DYI channel to sailing channel 👍
Fantastic guys!
Hi mate, glad you two have had a great time back in the U.K.
Great video as always and look forward to the next one as always ! Have to watch it in sunny Greece as we are off there next Saturday and while we are there I will look out for the real Athena!!
Take care Darrell and Jan x
Hey guys!
Aw nice! We are so glad we got to see the South Coast after all. Hope you guys have fun in Greece. Ava say's see if you can send some of that warmth to Ireland 😆 Enjoy your trip!
hi Mads! If you are shocked by the mooring rates in the south of England, you will have a heart attack if you sail the west coast of the USA. In Seattle, I pay per month what you pay for a full year in Denmark for a slip. I have a 28 footer.😳 Southern California is almost twice that rate if you can find any space...
Coming from California, we were surprised how affordable the south of England seemed! The bounty of free anchorages helps. The only affordable boat storage in most of California is on a trailer-and that wouldn't quite work for a boat like Athena. The place I live has a 15+ year waiting list for a slip in the marina. And just using the launch ramp costs almost as much as two nights at some harbors in England!
Same in north east.
Mexico is ridiculous too! Good thing Mads and Ava have a good anchor!!!
Probably avoid Auckland nz to monthly rental for a 40 ft berth here is equivalent to around 700 to 1000 usd or if you want just afew weeks the starting rate is around 400 per week.
Indeed! Our slip for a 45' boat costs about $6000.00 per season in Rhode Island.
Nice video I enjoy so much!, like always , Thank you!!!
I liked the combination of travelogue, DIY and sailing.. Looking forward to following your excursions this summer.
Mads, also on the comments of cost. Start saving for East Coast of Australia as well. I almost fell off the chair when you said $600 per year in Denmark. That's the monthly fee in Brisbane.
Oh no, Mads is getting some sun! He's getting the sunglasses racoon eyes...
Please remove the ‘surplus’ black goo on the stern stay plates! Offends my OCD! Great video… grew up in D’mouth…
Makes us so happy that you are getting to see more than just Gosport! Your drone footage is looking so much better too. Good work, guys 😁
Wow Mads, seeing Athena under sail and she looks absolutely awesome! Great video, particularly the sailing and anchoring parts, because they showcase all the hard work and effort you have put into the refit over the past several years! I also enjoyed your exploring of the Cornish coastline, my fav area of my native homeland ☺️
I was born in England and left at 11. I’ve always pronounced it wrong never knew it was key thanks.
So if you're diving anyway check your anchor. It helps to visualize how it sets. Also a suggestion. You have more systems on board than most boaters. Maybe feature a system every now and then...how it's working, how useful you find it, the best way you've found to access the system (cell phone app vs direct access, etc.)
Have you ever determined how much money you spent in total on your refit? Plus, how many man hours?
Great combo of DIY, touring the localities, and cruising life. Love it!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Guys another great video Thanks. I and a number of us have a favor to ask, we know you have plans to deal with the washboards, but in the interim >) just throw a quick coat of paint on them till you get around to the full task. LOL Its like seeing a speck of dirt on somebody's shoulder that you just want to reach out and spray bomb LOL Keep up the vids and have a safe trip to Cork, Thanks for the years of GREAT videos
Athena is a gorgeous boat, and even moreso when underway! Loving the shift to more cruising content - you're doing great at adapting your style. 10/10 would recommend.
I've been following Sail Life from the time you began replacing your deck core and have enjoyed the DIY journey very much. I was so pleased for you, and Ava, as you discovered your future together. Now as the "Sail Life couple" , I'm thrilled to be a "fly-on-the-wall" as you continue and send you my best wishes as the journey continues...
Great job with the video! It looks like you're well on your way transitioning from DIY to sailing. The cinematic shots are a great addition.
Hi Mads, Why don't you use stainless steel rivets, lots of rivets are used on masts. By the way ,all your worries going over to sailing, you should be proud of this interesting video. great editing and just as good as the top-rated sailing TH-camrs. Thumbs-up., you've passed the transition test already.
Enjoy the Isles of Scilly... still on my must sail to destinations list.
I don't recall how many coats you applied of the copper antifoul, also if I recall you did apply a primer before! Very nice to see the results! The anode on the propeller is vital see a new video from Sailing Dauntless there was in a canal stray current and the anodes on their sail drives were eaten aways rapidly as well the sail drives were absulutely ruined to a point of catastrophic failure! twice over!
@15:22 You should have come to Exmouth - I pay £142 a year for my 36' mooring licence (Admittedly Exeter Port Authority charges £16 a night for a
I love your boat!
I’ve enjoyed watching the refit and she’s gorgeous now. Awesome job guys😊
Thank you so much :)
Such beautiful clips of this sail!! I’m trying to do the same with my sailing videos!
A new channel theme!...Cruising the World Solving Murder Mysteries! As you two get closer to sailing to the States you may want to check the expected pricing and potential shortages of goods. The latest from the government is that food is going to be astronomically higher prices starting this fall, and they expect a lot of shortages. If possible you may want to detour for a while.
It seems you won't have any trouble finding interesting contents for the channel! Nicely done!! 🙂🙃🙂🙃
Thanks! 😃
One of your best videos yet, even without the DIY content!!!
Wow, thank you so much :)
The real sticker shock will occur when you arrive in the US! I paid more in one month to keep Corsair in a 50' slip than you paid for a year of dockage in Denmark.
There ARE free general anchorages on US charts, as opposed to "special anchorages" which are always locally run for money. There are also a number of well documented town docks that offer limited free anchorage.
Both require lots of reading to find!
Another great video. I am constantly amazed at the growing cost of boating/sailing. £18 to Moor your boat on a pontoon and a bit less to anchor. If the marine industry keeps ripping us off boat will become unaffordable and it will all impload on itself - I'm on anchor why do I have to pay anything?
Good to see the copper coat is holding up. Some people seem to have mixed results with it. The true test will be once you reach those warm Caribbean waters.
US and UK separated by a common language. Who cares still good to see you enjoy the south west.
RESPECT ✊🏼
Mads, you should watch the last few videos from the sailing channel named Sailing dauntless.
They have been replacing thier almost new saildrives on thier catamaran. Stray shore power from the dock and water in the marina completely destroyed thier saildrives in less then a month when they hooked up to the marinas dock shore power . It completely ate all the anoids off the entire boat ,saildrives and propellers. It then completely ate holes in the housings of both sail drives. In his last video he explains why this happened and the system he's installing on the boat and the new boat he's about to purchase. It's a great series of videos and I thought you may be interested in the system he's installing so he never has to deal with this problem again with stray power doing over 13 thousand dollars of damage that he wasn't aware was happening until his sail drives started leaking oil from the holes the stray power in the water caused electrolysis to destroy his saildrives in a matter of a few weeks being hooked to bad shore power. As careful as you are I thought you may be interested in the system he's now installing to avoid this from happening again. As much as you and ava are planning to travel and most likely dock your boat in different marinas that may have the same issues it may interest you to learn about this .
Enjoyed the sailing and DIY mix!
Hi, Sheer magic ALL the way , from the Paddington bear type hat to the lonely budget price floating pontoon. Fair winds and sea state , have fun .
Tak for gode stunder med dig og dine lektioner. Jeg er ude. Men, det havde du jo også forventet. Alt held og lykke i fremtiden.
I do think the care taken with following the copper coat application guidelines gives the results which is proven on your hull. Great video guys.
re: copper coat. the only ppl i have heard of who have trouble with it are those that get someone who doesn't know how to use it and those that don't read the destructions 😞
Problem is Mas is the London yachties who put their yacht down there, then buy a house next to where their yacht is and use it twice a year !! None of them actually know how to sail and have to hire local skippers to sail their boat for them, sends the price for a mooring through the roof !! When you cross over to Ireland your price will at least half!! Hope you will visit the Clyde before your big trip south.
Copper coat works well in colder waters but not so well in warmer waters like the Caribbean
Don't worry Eva - lots of people struggle with pronunciation. Remember that an 'anode' is the electrical opposite of a 'cathode'.
By the way I love your Paddington Bear hat, as seen in Fowey... 😳😂
I’ve heard that Copper Coat does well in cooler waters. It may be a different result if you were in more tropical waters.
Too many people are too scared to go sailing so are doomed to permanently DIY at the dock. So good to see you finally sailing in the most super hi tech boat.
British pronunciations are strictly structured for visitors - thoroughly enjoying your south coast cruising.
Awesome video. We laughed out loud with you both. So authentic and fun to watch. Athena looks sooooo good. Strangely we feel so proud lol. We did it….wait you did it! 😀 we were just cheering you along!
the boat looks awesome, great to see the gizmos in action...when will you have the technical compartment unveiling?
Another great video! I'll definitely have to check out the Scanstrut stuff. Looks like it will be very useful! Really beautiful spots on the UK southern coast!
They are expensive though. Guessing this was a freebie/sponsored for Athena.
If you don't have them yet, get some of those straps that keep your glasses from falling off your neck. Or buy 20 pair of glasses. :-)
We pay nothing for anchoring in the river Fal, just before the pontoon, as we pay moorings in Falmouth .
Mads I am a 73year old sailor Who still gets seasick, on a new bort or trade.
Nice video
GREAT! Episode guys. Love the historical book report awesome. Well done, really enjoyed the DIY, good mixture, keep the bloopers.
Hey y’all, i’ve been watching since you first got Athena. I loved the DIY aspect of the channel and your sheer determination. I am a fixer and tinkerer of things, sometimes, and seeing how you dealt with and approached problems really helped me change the way i deal with and approach problems.
Now, after all this time (and sanding and epoxy and fiberglass), Athena looks better than new, and it’s time to sail. We all knew it would happen at some point.
Just wanted it to be known that, at least for me, your apprehension and trepidation about slightly changing the content that you create is understandable, HOWEVER, i am absolutely here for it. I came for the DIY, but i’m staying for your adventures, and to be honest it was always about the adventure, now it’s just in a different more immersive way.
I’m so excited to see where you’ll go and the things y’all will do. I live in a landlocked state in the U.S., so sailing is really only a daydream for me, but i LOVE that you explain sailing best-practices and how-tos for people like me who don’t really know.
anyway, just wanted y’all to know i’m even more of a fan now than i used to be, thanks in part to the content but mostly to the creators.
sorry for the long comment.
Great video as always, been watching your channel for years now living my sail life by proxy. As i live in the middle of the USA about as far from the ocean as can be in my country, so your videos are a joy to watch and a highlight of my Sundays. I'm always impressed my your candor and enthusiasm for things. Keep living your sail life dreams and long may Athena sail the waves.
Would the copper coat work on the propeller? A gold leaf cove stripe would sure look good too. It might add a knot or two in good looks alone.
I don't know. I haven't seen or heard of anyone doing that. Could be a fun experiment!
Now comes the stressful part,: sailing.
It will grow on you and you will wonder why you did not get it down sooner (all that other stuff!).
Great video, guys. Thank you for sharing the Coppercoat update with us, it is reassuring as we are going down that road as well. I’m looking forward to the day when Ava is at the helm and Mads is the line handler 🤓.
Hopefully after this summer she'll be up to speed on all things Athena including being at the helm 👍
I loved this video. I really liked seeing how Copper Coat held up, the sailing & drone shots, as well as Fowey. This week was a really nice mix...you are transitioning from a DIY channel into a sailing channel nicely Mads & Ava 👍
Lol. The teaching the American English. As for Quay it's always been that way. There's a reason the English giggle over the "Simplified English" label with the US flag on web sites.
Groovy hat choice.
It’s A-nnoyed!;)
I love you 2 so much anode, annoyde.. we knew what you meant luv😁!
The reason copper coat doesn't work for some ppl they don't follow the instructions. I've watched ppl do it in bad weather for copper coating... An wonder why it didn't work. With copper coating the devil is in the details... My opinion from years of experience at boat yards...
Guy's you got this.. I really look forward to Sunday sail day!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️
"I love you!" "I Mawmewtew!" lol
At least you will feel all warm and fuzzy knowing your anchorage fees will be going to Prince Charles. The most expensive place to berth on the east coast of australia is worth it. Private marble bathroom complete with a setee and tv anyone?
After so many years good to see you on the water
I’ve been following for a long time and in my opinion this has been the most beautiful video yet. Glad to be a subscriber and again the drone shots made this video amazing. Live your dream bro!
Dinosaur squeezings..... love it Mats!!
Another great episode guys. Loved the drone footage of Athena under sail, looks excellent 👌👌
Athena in some of these shots while docked looks just amazing. You've done such a good job. You should be really proud of the work you've done.
Hello 🙂
Been following your channel for years and just saw your coming to Cork? Where abouts in Cork? Would love to call and say hello
Hi :) We're in Kinsale right now in Castle Park Marina. I think we'll be here until til 13th and then head further west :)
I like the way Ava pronounces anode as "anoid." It comes closer to the word "annoyed" which is what I would be if I had to change them very often while in the water. Thank you for the enjoyable video Mads and Ava.
Guest moorage is always expensive. Seattle and the Puget sound are right up there with the south of England. We do have state marine parks, and an annual pass of around $200 dollars gives boaters access to docks and mooring buoys scattered about the Sound.
I think you are morphing into full time sailing channel are looking great! Looking forward to another 3 years
You mentioned what happens to your sail drive if your anode is missing, if you want to see what happens to a sail drive check out youtubers "sailing dauntless" last couple of episodes. They had to replace their sail drives because they were crumbling from electrolysis.