There are VERY few YT channels that present their subject matter in such a natural, genuine, relaxed, beautiful, never boring manner, no matter how routine the subject matter may be... Oh, by the way, women are almost always late and men are almost always early, just the way it is...I could almost taste that food looking at it and the music was a treat...till next time.
thank you for your kind words. I am very happy to hear that you enjoy the style of my videos. The food was quite delish - apart from the surprise Gorgonzola taste, that was a tiny bit too much ;)
😁 I usually don`t share of what`s going on on Karl after sunset, but I thought that this gave a pretty good glimpse into what a night on Karl often looks like...
I've heard "Iron jib" or "iron genoa" but had never heard "underwater genoa." That's great. And no question - it's all about taking the most conservative approach to things. Completely agree on the one reef in default.
I too seem to remember my slow sails as some of my best sails. I too enjoyed having the time to take in my surroundings. Thanks for allowing me to remember those great times.
Awesome, another fabulous episode, I love the style of your narration. It almost seems like you’re just musing to yourself and it’s a privilege to have that insight into your thoughts, thank you, Nike!
As you were talking about wanting to "sail" with sails, I was reminded of how important Big Red has been in your travels. So many years ago, it was such a struggle to watch you install him but, he has definitely delivered on the promise of a new motor! Keep sailing safely!
Yesss! It was the best decision ever! Especially along that pacific coast, I had to use the engine so much 🫣 it’s been such a blessing to have Big Red on Board and being so reliable. 🤞🏼🤞🏼
sorry to hear you saying u r a chicken. absolutely not ! Reefing in time as precaution is always a very wise discision. Being overpowered is a dangerous situation. sailing is not always about speed. certainly not when cruising solo! safe sails and thanks for living your life and sharing with us .
🤭I am not a big fan of drinking from cans...never have been...Very much like drinking straight out of a glass bottle, but cans...hmmm. And this one was a huge 0.5 liter one. Ah well, who am I fooling, I just like drinking from the crystals ;P
I love your shadow in the genoa at the end, nicely done and... Oh my god Boga's face at 01:30! She is the cutest. Reefing early is always good marine practice. 3-4 knots is nice and relaxing, likely no heeling. Here in the PNW it is now cold (4-6C) and wet with rain almost every day. The other day my anchor light flew off the top of the mast and barely missed Gillian's head. So here is a project : I am replacing all the 30 years old Nav lights for LED. I do not think I ever anchor with 8:1 scope! Thanks for the lovely episode. Salut à Paul.
oh I love that you spotted that Genoa shaddow clip. I really liked it as well and thought it was kinda nice there in the end but also a bit of a bummer because many people don`t get that far so a bit of a waste back there...But double happy to read that you not only saw it but also liked it :)))). Your batteries will probably be happy about that swap of Nav lights :). Having cruised the PNW, I can see why maybe you won`t anchor 8:1...That would ask for a long scope up there at times...;)
I thoroughly enjoyed the episode, as always, NIke. And it was fun to see you wearing your University of Washington research vessel “Thomas G. Thompson” hat, from my part of the world.
I love your smile! You're a cute chicken... by the way. I'm not following you regularly, but I was under the impression that you and Peter parted ways. Perhaps this video is a montage from previous footage. In any case, your shadow against the main in the morning sun is great footage. One more comment: I love your choice of a music scores for your videos. I have not heard any of these artists. Educational for me.
Yes, Paul and I had parted way back then when I stayed in Costa Rica and he moved on north to El Salvador. Then he was so kind to sail back down to northern Costa Rica to buddy boat back up with me to El Salvador ☺️ it was a great help because I had not single handed in a while and it always feels so much safer knowing someone else is sailing close by. We then spent some time together in El Salvador before I moved on. But you will have to wait for that to come up in the next videos 😋
I’ve watched your channel since the early days, it was always my dream to come and crew for a few months……..but I feel that opportunity has sailed into the distance 😂. One day.
Muito obrigado pelo vídeo! Muito bom começar a semana com essa energia boa e contagiante! Agora vou ligar o gerador e continuar a reforma do meu velhinho de aço! Um dia ele conhecerá o Carl eu vcs rsrs !
I sense this may be a (slightly) difficult time for you. Not that sailing is an issue... but a supporting partner is not in the picture. Honestly, you are *so* talented and *so* loving. I hope an adventurous soul mate enters the picture and the (three) of you lovingly bond sharing humor, adventure, and the richness of life's offerings for a very long and deserving voyage.
Thanks for ur wishes. I believe, though, that life has its joys and difficulties no matter if you are in a relationship or not. There’s pros and cons to everything. I am totally not against having someone at my side to share my life with, but I would like to stress that life is also wonderful when one does not have a partner ☺️.
@@WhiteSpotPirates It has been foretold😉. One little trip, to 21.9571° N, 159.3591° W, and you will be pleasantly surprised. Will keep the lighthouse on for you!
@@WhiteSpotPirates Yes, this lesson has been learned, over and over again, however cliché this sounds...life is shorter than we might think. Personally, I use: "how can I miss you if I don't go away (sometimes)"? But sometimes, all it takes is going away for a few hours, maybe a day or two, then a new appreciation of the gifts we were given emerges.
Yes...air temperature was 22F or -5C. Wind chill was 14F or -10C. The first snow accumulation of our winter season...4-6 inches or 100-150mm. @@WhiteSpotPirates
Mate I've said it before your not weak ( ie: not a chicken ) you have done something that most of us are to scared to do . That is to step outside the box and live a life away from mainstream life style . And yes your the best sailing going around at the moment. Fair winds
How accurate and frequent are your weather forecasts/updates? Do you use one or more sources for weather information? Are some local areas or countries more accurate or dependable? Do you get alerts from fellow crusiers, coast guard, weather bureau, locals like fishermen, etc?
You can reef in strong winds with a cup of coffee in your hand, plus you don't have to head into the wind. You say how? With a junk rig of course. Check it out, you will be surprised.
So funny. There's always instruments on sailboats. Not that much on powerboats. I never sail, or go anywhere else without my Takamine 6 string. I loved Paul playing harp and you on the ukele. Andy, from Sailing Melody, recently, a month ago, published a video in which he used an engine as a drummer and played with that on his....guess what....6 string Taka. Both worlds combined.
Jon Sanders said in an interview he prefers to solo sail in a sail config people would call "under canvassed. In winds up to 15kts with one reef in the sail and the jib flattened with a few furls. Stead progress, less load on gear". I guess he knows what he is doing, went around 11 times (one trip was three times non-stop unassisted), last time arriving at the age of 81. You are not racing, why push it?
Hi Ed, I guess that’s quite a bit up to said sailor and what he or she likes. You could take a course…or look for a crew position where no previous experience is needed or you could ask in a local yacht club if someone sometimes takes people with them when they go out. Those are some ways I can think of but I am sure there are more
Still my favorite sailing channel BY FAR. Please don't ever stop doing what you do.
ah thank you, that warms my heart.
I agree. You inspire me Nike ❤⛵️⚓️ and that song with Paul was amazing! Not technically perhaps, but soulfully 100 percent!
Mysteriously, I'm wonderfully calmed with each viewing of your newest post. Take care there. Bless you and your efforts always.
Reefing early = so much common sense 👍👍👍😊
I like the song you sang. You should sing more often.
Rather safe than sorry.❤
There are VERY few YT channels that present their subject matter in such a natural, genuine, relaxed, beautiful, never boring manner, no matter how routine the subject matter may be... Oh, by the way, women are almost always late and men are almost always early, just the way it is...I could almost taste that food looking at it and the music was a treat...till next time.
thank you for your kind words. I am very happy to hear that you enjoy the style of my videos. The food was quite delish - apart from the surprise Gorgonzola taste, that was a tiny bit too much ;)
That was so beautiful! Thank you.
ur very welcome.
HERMOSA NAVEGACION CAPITANA !!!!! UN GRAN SALUDO DESDE LATITUD 34 ARGENTINA !!!
Always a pleasure, thanks for sharing 😊
Loved the little serenade! Maybe more of that ...... next time.
😁 I usually don`t share of what`s going on on Karl after sunset, but I thought that this gave a pretty good glimpse into what a night on Karl often looks like...
dinner looked lovely , great company and weather held off as well perfect day
I've heard "Iron jib" or "iron genoa" but had never heard "underwater genoa." That's great. And no question - it's all about taking the most conservative approach to things. Completely agree on the one reef in default.
Very good Video and you are looking very beautiful ❤❤❤
That was a very beautiful journey! Thank you!
Your such a resilient lady, good on you
Lovely calmness and tranquil music...thank you so much!
I too seem to remember my slow sails as some of my best sails. I too enjoyed having the time to take in my surroundings. Thanks for allowing me to remember those great times.
My pleasure , glad you enjoyed it and that it sparked some happy memories
Comfort zone sailing, especially when single handed, is the best! 😉⛵️⛵️⛵️
yesssss! Everything else is just stress ;)
Indeed, I agree your caution as a solo sailor for the "unguarded" moment is warranted. It is known to me "AS AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION"! Thumbs UP!!
Better safe than sorry 👍
Moving around is what sailors do to feel happy; good surprises mixed with other surprises but still the expectation of the new. Cheers.
Wonderful duet… more please… 😘
Awesome, another fabulous episode, I love the style of your narration. It almost seems like you’re just musing to yourself and it’s a privilege to have that insight into your thoughts, thank you, Nike!
God be with you, Karl and your fur baby.
Thank you 4 sharing. Nike! Safe travels ❤
you`re welcome!
As you were talking about wanting to "sail" with sails, I was reminded of how important Big Red has been in your travels. So many years ago, it was such a struggle to watch you install him but, he has definitely delivered on the promise of a new motor! Keep sailing safely!
Yesss! It was the best decision ever! Especially along that pacific coast, I had to use the engine so much 🫣 it’s been such a blessing to have Big Red on Board and being so reliable. 🤞🏼🤞🏼
sorry to hear you saying u r a chicken. absolutely not ! Reefing in time as precaution is always a very wise discision. Being overpowered is a dangerous situation. sailing is not always about speed. certainly not when cruising solo! safe sails and thanks for living your life and sharing with us .
ah, I said it with a laugh ;) I think everyone sails through life at the speed they feel comfortable at. Mine is on the slower end ;)
Great video,very cool and calming,and your so right about sailing with a reef when your solo⛵️
Very relaxing and interesting- many thanks. Especially impressed that you are now drinking beer from crystal glass!
🤭I am not a big fan of drinking from cans...never have been...Very much like drinking straight out of a glass bottle, but cans...hmmm. And this one was a huge 0.5 liter one. Ah well, who am I fooling, I just like drinking from the crystals ;P
Authentic, genuine and fantastic. Thank you, one of the best sailing channels.
Ah wow, thank you for your kind words 🥰
❤ the musicianship
I love your shadow in the genoa at the end, nicely done and...
Oh my god Boga's face at 01:30! She is the cutest.
Reefing early is always good marine practice. 3-4 knots is nice and relaxing, likely no heeling.
Here in the PNW it is now cold (4-6C) and wet with rain almost every day.
The other day my anchor light flew off the top of the mast and barely missed Gillian's head.
So here is a project : I am replacing all the 30 years old Nav lights for LED.
I do not think I ever anchor with 8:1 scope!
Thanks for the lovely episode.
Salut à Paul.
oh I love that you spotted that Genoa shaddow clip. I really liked it as well and thought it was kinda nice there in the end but also a bit of a bummer because many people don`t get that far so a bit of a waste back there...But double happy to read that you not only saw it but also liked it :)))). Your batteries will probably be happy about that swap of Nav lights :). Having cruised the PNW, I can see why maybe you won`t anchor 8:1...That would ask for a long scope up there at times...;)
@@WhiteSpotPirates Is that a stay sail on the bow just aft of the furler??
I thoroughly enjoyed the episode, as always, NIke. And it was fun to see you wearing your University of Washington research vessel “Thomas G. Thompson” hat, from my part of the world.
Got that from Maria ☺️
Every second of your videos … pure joy, thank you! And yes, singlehanded sailing goes hand in hand with prudent sail setting. 😊🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!
Enjoyable video,thanks for sharing Nike and stay safe 🙂
you are very welcome, happy to hear you enjoyed it
I love your smile!
You're a cute chicken... by the way.
I'm not following you regularly, but I was under the impression that you and Peter parted ways. Perhaps this video is a montage from previous footage.
In any case, your shadow against the main in the morning sun is great footage.
One more comment: I love your choice of a music scores for your videos.
I have not heard any of these artists. Educational for me.
Yes, Paul and I had parted way back then when I stayed in Costa Rica and he moved on north to El Salvador. Then he was so kind to sail back down to northern Costa Rica to buddy boat back up with me to El Salvador ☺️ it was a great help because I had not single handed in a while and it always feels so much safer knowing someone else is sailing close by. We then spent some time together in El Salvador before I moved on. But you will have to wait for that to come up in the next videos 😋
The food looks yummy, anyway food tastes nicer on the water, that will help,
Thankyou
Looks good!
Lovely video. Thank you 🙏🏽❤️
You are so welcome
relaxing,pristine… thank you
happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support, Dave! Helps a lot to keep the equipment up to date 👍
I’ve watched your channel since the early days, it was always my dream to come and crew for a few months……..but I feel that opportunity has sailed into the distance 😂. One day.
Muito obrigado pelo vídeo! Muito bom começar a semana com essa energia boa e contagiante! Agora vou ligar o gerador e continuar a reforma do meu velhinho de aço! Um dia ele conhecerá o Carl eu vcs rsrs !
When I am on a passage I always reef the main before dark. I am in no hurry band don’t want to mess around if conditions get bad
I sail with one reef in the main almost all the time when I’m on my own. Rarely I might have it full up.
I sense this may be a (slightly) difficult time for you. Not that sailing is an issue... but a supporting partner is not in the picture. Honestly, you are *so* talented and *so* loving. I hope an adventurous soul mate enters the picture and the (three) of you lovingly bond sharing humor, adventure, and the richness of life's offerings for a very long and deserving voyage.
Little does she know, there's a guy on Kauai, a tired-of-flying-solo-sailor, that would be a purrrfect match for her!
😂 is that so?
Thanks for ur wishes. I believe, though, that life has its joys and difficulties no matter if you are in a relationship or not. There’s pros and cons to everything. I am totally not against having someone at my side to share my life with, but I would like to stress that life is also wonderful when one does not have a partner ☺️.
@@WhiteSpotPirates It has been foretold😉. One little trip, to 21.9571° N, 159.3591° W, and you will be pleasantly surprised. Will keep the lighthouse on for you!
@@WhiteSpotPirates Yes, this lesson has been learned, over and over again, however cliché this sounds...life is shorter than we might think. Personally, I use: "how can I miss you if I don't go away (sometimes)"? But sometimes, all it takes is going away for a few hours, maybe a day or two, then a new appreciation of the gifts we were given emerges.
Superb video, Nike. Enjoying so much your view of a warmer climate as I prepare to go out into an icy cold winter environment here in Michigan, USA.
brrrrrr that sounds like it might be getting cold where you are...
Yes...air temperature was 22F or -5C. Wind chill was 14F or -10C. The first snow accumulation of our winter season...4-6 inches or 100-150mm. @@WhiteSpotPirates
@@terrapod4898 😬
@@WhiteSpotPirates ❄☃❄
You are special. I wish I was there to crew for you.
Mate I've said it before your not weak ( ie: not a chicken ) you have done something that most of us are to scared to do . That is to step outside the box and live a life away from mainstream life style . And yes your the best sailing going around at the moment. Fair winds
Thanks for that reminder. I guess that’s something that is easily forgotten when you’ve been doing it for a while ☺️
How accurate and frequent are your weather forecasts/updates? Do you use one or more sources for weather information? Are some local areas or countries more accurate or dependable? Do you get alerts from fellow crusiers, coast guard, weather bureau, locals like fishermen, etc?
You can reef in strong winds with a cup of coffee in your hand, plus you don't have to head into the wind.
You say how? With a junk rig of course. Check it out, you will be surprised.
👏👏👏
So funny. There's always instruments on sailboats. Not that much on powerboats. I never sail, or go anywhere else without my Takamine 6 string. I loved Paul playing harp and you on the ukele. Andy, from Sailing Melody, recently, a month ago, published a video in which he used an engine as a drummer and played with that on his....guess what....6 string Taka. Both worlds combined.
There always are instruments on boats for sure. And if not, they can and will be built / invented ☺️
Swiss don’t need to wear a ⏰…. it’s in our 🩸to be on time 😂
😂 sounds about right 😆
there are old sailors and there are bold sailors but there are no old, bold sailors.
☺I like that one. Thx for that!
I wish I had done this 30 years ago but alas, old man with regrets
Jon Sanders said in an interview he prefers to solo sail in a sail config people would call "under canvassed. In winds up to 15kts with one reef in the sail and the jib flattened with a few furls. Stead progress, less load on gear". I guess he knows what he is doing, went around 11 times (one trip was three times non-stop unassisted), last time arriving at the age of 81. You are not racing, why push it?
Suggestion to kill time and/or party : Buy a small accordion, learn it and enjoy it
😆 that`s funny you wrote that...I actually did just start to learn how to play the accordion and I absolutley love it!
👍
One of sailors' privileges is to engage or not to engage.
Yessss! I truly love that option ☺️
Nike, how does a 50+ solo sailor begin sailing?
Hi Ed, I guess that’s quite a bit up to said sailor and what he or she likes. You could take a course…or look for a crew position where no previous experience is needed or you could ask in a local yacht club if someone sometimes takes people with them when they go out. Those are some ways I can think of but I am sure there are more
😀👍👍👍❤
Cliffhanger? 😂
whaaaat??? meeeeee? 🤭
Are you and Paul a couple?
Translate in Portuguese please !!
Future Nina Hagen?!?!?!
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So your doggo doesn't know how to reef the main?
useless crew 😜
hahaha, working on it ;) it seems I have not found the right treats, yet.