Our A$$es Handed To Us in Our Home Waters 😳(A Day in The Life of Sailors in Iso) ~ Vlog 88
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Smart choice. It's supposed to be fun not frustrating! Great video guys.
I love that you turned back. You're safe and can try again tomorrow! Good decision making guys.
We can trust mother nature to remind us who is the boss out there... It often happens when we least expect it and have lowered our guard. It is humbling but you've done well, got your boat and crew back home safely. I have seen many of those white plastic tracks failing before, it's a weak point... Thanks for sharing with honesty this experience with us !
In a cozy bay we had been tied alongside a fishing boat for 1 1/2 days. The rain had been constant and beer and food was getting low. With no radio or VHF -- at a time before mobiles existed (or weighed 2 bags of cement) -- I had no idea how long this weather would last. Even though I knew southerly gales in the Oslofjord never would be a breeze. But my new girlfriend (in the "we") had to get back to town and I said, "lets go". Wow, just out of the sheltered harbor the breaking seas and gusts hit us like a wall. It felt like a hurricane (though we never have hurricanes in our parts of the seas I could just imagine). It was obvious my small 20 footer wasn't built for this s...t. As soon as the cockpit became 1/2 full of water I made a quick return. Took us a minute and we were back along the fishing trawler.
The lesson: always stay on shore when the fishermen prefer to stay snuggled up with their spouse, drink sooth black coffee and wait for sunnier days. And get a radio or whatever ....
It's never a shame to turn around ⛵️🤗👍
You did the right thing and you are happy with it, which is what counts. Acorn to Arabella is awesome !!!
love those winds from the west you never know what to expect better to have a beer and watch the day pass..
I’ve been watching you two since the beginning! Mad respect! Legends.
Aaaoooooeeee thanks for sticking with us Mark. You de actual best
Great video! I've heard that you should always use two halyards when up in the mast, and that is what i am doing as well. Heard a few stories about sailiors falling from 15+ meters because of snapped halyards. Halyards, sheets etc. loses almost all their original strengt after being exposed to the elements for a certain time.
Gustavss14 absolutely, yes. We should really be doing the same
You did the right thing Captain. That's a bug man to know the limits and turn around. Live to sail an other day. 👍🙏
Great to see you supporting other u tube Channels.....cheers guys another enjoyable episode....
David Westwood welcome!
Jackson and Xanthe you both are so talented & mechanically inclined great you both have this knowledge makes for not having to rely on other people to fix things for you. So sorry to hear you two are selling you sail boat don't know how you will be able to live with out that freedom you have had for some years. Wishing you the best!
Love,Light & Peace
⛵ Thanks for the video. I don't blame you for turning back there's no sense in putting stress on your boat and on you.I say go for comfort.
Praying for your Aunty. You two stay safe out there.
Fredrick Rourk thank you so much. Tough for these amazing souls working on the front line. S
Lots of hugs for your Aunty from us.
sam smith ahh thank you Sam. She’s better now but it wasn’t pretty.
Nice episode, what you did is perfect never push the boat or the crew for no good reason, by the way I liked it 👌
Another day tomorrow when the fronts passed through and the winds have backed giving a safe passage
Very good video I liked it very much and thank you Santee for going up the mast it look like fun good sailing good decisions and at the end you forgot to say cheers😁😜😊🐝
A bad day of sailing is still better than a good day at the office. You guys made the right choice.
Johnny C I’ll drink to that 🍺
Hi both - a nice video and some smiles. Looks like we can get to boats in the UK this week so highly motivated now to finish off my copper coat and get afloat. I noticed how close you guys are to Dangar Island. I watch (too much to be healthy) a channel called Dangar Marine. I reckon you would hoth like it although it does involve a large diesel.. and a coool boat dog called Eddie. Perhaps you could check out Dangar Stu there. He has loads of connections too so might find a buyer for you?!
Your closed-captioned comments are the hoot! It seems you are quite often misunderstood. Some of the words the computer comes up with are hilarious. Want a good laugh take a watch with the CC on. 🤣
You guys have sailed around the world - nuff said! Great example of good decision making. Mind you Jackson I think you might need to work on your diving technique buddy! :)
A gentleman never sails to wind. Cheers
Dave Sutherland 😂
Once you turn the corner around West Head in a wild westerly it can knock you for six. It really funnels down the Hawkesbury.
Going for a bash to properly wash the windows is fun from time to time. Looks like you had your fun. Stay safe from the Coronavirus. For now it seems we're all dying from boredom while dodging it.
Xanthe, Jackson I don't think you have anything to be ashamed , or guilty about, you were there, we were not, and as the stated goal was enjoyment you decide when to call a stop. We, or at least I, just enjoy watching you both having fun doing what you obviously love. Lets all hope for the end of the conditions that have bothered the world lately, so you and all other sailors can get out and sail. Take care and stay safe.
John Davidson it has been nice slowing down and enjoying the small things. Hope you’re keeping safe and well
It's all about leave options. Newer ever use the last option if you can. If one is smart, one quit no later than the third last option, and get safe with at least one option left. Too many has run out of options just due to target facination. You did the right thing, and just have em laugh. remember the last to laugh is the winner ;-) And by the way, the white swimsuit - it looks really nice.
Decision well made!
I fear sailing life will never quite return to what it was.... bummer. Thanks for taking us away... for at least a little while!
Woohoo, the first like! Job well done again you two. Amazing how far you’ve come in your filming. Even Jackson giving direction about camera placement. Tough bit of sailing that day. (Maybe because Jackson slept in until half 8? Haha) Keep the videos coming guys. Cheers.
Love your guts Randy, we're so lucky to have had you following along for so long. God knows how crap our videos would still be without you around. More to come :)
You did fine don't brake the boat, stay safe.
Not wet blankets, but could you have dropped anchor somewhere and waited it out. Appreciate Pittwater is not remote so it maybe every Anchorage is full of private moorings.
Safety first .. #yacht and chill
Still love you guys. Be safe.
Sweet Ep... If your looking to pass the time Jackson try Samson boat Co....... Much hugs stay safe .
As always, a great video guys. Have had similar wind bullet beat me up just near Flint & Steele.
Quick question: While you had the main up (12:24) I was looking at your lazy jack setup. Haven't seen that configuration before with a triangle outside of another triangle. It looks like it would reduce the opportunity when hoisting for a batten to snag compared to what I currently have (two triangles with a third triangle above). I have just ordered the line to redo my lazy jacks and now want to change it to that setup which you have.
Is the aft line looped through the forward line and then back down to the centre triangle? Hard to tell from the image.
At least you got as far as Flint & Steel! Our system is a retractable lazy jack system, meaning you can pull them to the mast neatly, prior to hoisting or for long passages. And reducing it to no snagging, is much better then the original set up we had.
Hey, don’t feel bad. Nobody’s hurt, the boat is OK. I am sure next day Jackson got the main all sorted. That is if he got out of bed -) No seriously, this is how we learn about sailing. We would have done the same thing or just revés up the motor. Why strain if you don’t have too?
Hey guys. Great videos. There’s a song you use fairly regularly, ‘back to the jungle’ is one of the chorus lines, i think. Who sings it? I can’t find a credit on your video for that one, but I’m not sure which videos it was on to go back and look at! Thanks!
Canineantics101 oh yes that’s a good one. Think it’s by Saar Twito
We're certainly not too proud to turn around if needs be. Why risk your safety or expensive damage to your boat (home) if you don't have to?
Stay safe guys 👌🏻⛵️
Great video.
I reckon that`s one of the best videos you`ve made so far, the natural you really showing through now. Smart choice with the wind by the way, only a dumb arse would choose to press on in the same circumstances!
Hope you`re staying with the boat..
Who cares what others think, their arm chairs are really comfortable.
Troy are you sure you didn’t steal that underwater footage from Jacques Cousteau and the drone shots from National Geographic. Great stuff here. Thanks.
A Catamaran would keep your cooking skills level. Nice video, I used to fish a lot in Pittwater with a friend of mine many years ago. Sadly he passed away from skin cancer.
Steve Prendergast thanks for the love; sending you some right back. We’re sorry for the loss of your friend and we’re glad you at least have the wonderful memories 😘
Classsic westerly..!
You guys have shown that you're accomplished sailors, no question there. It just goes to show what might have been seen as a simple little day sail can go south for anyone. Or, do you say "go north" down there? ;)
S/V Aroo good thought 🤔
Acorn to Arabella is a great channel, but be sure to check out the Sampson Boat Co. channel run by a Brit living in the Northwest of American, and the Tales from a Shipwright channel run by the living legend Lou Sauzedde who is a proper, salty, old-school New England boat builder with eons of experience.
Karl Karsnark thanks for the recommendation!
Probably a wise decision given the conditions. Hopefully your mainsail’s fixed now. What was that video software you were using? Skype or Zoom?
The Begg Family Antics it’s House Party!
So whatever happens, if your day ends with a glass of wine, it is all worth it. By the way guys, since you’ve been back home both of you look younger and younger in each episode!!! What’s the secret? Take good care of each other during these horrible times. 😀
Stop it you. Too kind x
Grate video
Great video. Turning back was correct move. Motoring into a strong wind is no fun! Shame about the main, hope you get it fixed quickly. Why are you flying an Australian courtesy flag when the boat is Oz registered?
Nathan Hamilton it’s not a courtesy flag, it’s our ships flag... well what’s left of it anyway 😏
@@FindingAvalon I thought I had seen that on the stern. Hope you are about to buy a new one and fly it with pride. And very best wishes for a speedy recovery to Xanthes Aunt you you mentioned has CV.
Binge watching newbie impression- There is so much more than just sailing going-on here, and on the channel generally. Xanthe is a human relations genius. Best First Mate on TH-cam. Could easily be nominate for Best Earthling. Unbelievable. Sorry Jackson, but I would pair her up with Captain Dan of Sailing Uma.
P.S. Why no autopilot?
loved it
Your decision was a no-brainer.
Just found you guys. Are you leaving sailing for a while? I hope not. You both are very pleasant and sweet. Great vibes and I think inspiring for young and more mature alike.
When Avalon is sold (won't be a for a long long while) we'll be saving up for the next one... took us less than two years last time. So let's see what happens!
At least you can always go up the Hawkesbury River next time ...
Only as far as the Railway Bridge at Brooklyn.
@@mickeykeymoaw oh, so it is a big job to take the mast down & back up, I guess? Sorry, complete land-lubber here ...
I unable to turn the notification bell because it says it is made for children?
ooffff...main sail fail...never a good thing, but you did well!
Your vlogs are great. I have been watching years now. I also watch Acorn to Arabella. Real experts. Have you ever watched "Salt and Tar"? Also, a really nice couple.
Derek Semmence yes! Xanthe likes Salt and Tar; those two are adorbs
Awesome x
You guys are absolutely wet blankets! jajaja
Lach Elting 🥺
Sailing On Finding Avalon just kidding❤️❤️
Made it to number 4... LOL.... Now that I've watched the vid, outstanding... If anyone want's to criticize captains decision to turn around, well, fine. I liked the look of the internet dinner party, complete with glass of wine... 18 months of sailing half way around the world with very good decisions. You two have nothing to prove... It's meant to be fun... At least you guys over there can still get out on your boats. Here in NZ, that's not part of our lockdown... not yet...
Colin Boniface we have a feeling you’ll be out there soon with how well Jacinda has played it. Keep well x
It was best to go back but no gimbal on the stove on a mono?
Peter Staples we have one for it but hadn’t bothered fitting it just yet as we didn’t think we’d need to use it 😬
Still my favourite channel. Love you guys, even if you have turned into wussies!
Only joking, you two have more sailing experience than 99% of yachties.
Colin Williams 😂 ta very much
Yo9u did good! Don't knock yourselves!
What's the song before/after the potato juice incident?
Sorry about this cooky hat, but I kind of love it. So not sorry at all
Sampson boat co. Do yourself a favour. Great boat builder youtuber.
Xanthe, yip you were correct, although this is a comment made very much in jest😂😂
You bloody softies, barely a toe rail buried, and most certainly not even close to a knockdown😂😂😂
OK, if I'm honest I'm just jealous that you can still sail, it's been almost 6 weeks of total lockdown here in South Africa and I haven't set foot on a yacht since March 13, ironically after 110 miles of heavy weather sailing off Cape Town (48 maxing out at 54 true) on the nose, on a Lavranos L 34' (GREAT very seaworthy little boats, fast too!!) doing a RYA skipper practical, with seasick Steve and two other very inexperienced sailors. I must tell you guys that 30 knots is considered good sporting sailing off the southern coast of SA with max 1st reefs in the main and genoa, and when round the cans racing we fly the asymmetric on the downwind leg in 30 knots, we have been properly knocked down gybing the spinnaker before, 1st spreader, boom, all sails in the water, stbd beam up to the coach roof in the drink....much effing and blinding😂😂😂😂😂, twisted sheets, blown out genoa foot, etc etc, and a bit of radio banter from the rest of the fleet on 72, and many beers afterwards.
Have a good one, stay safe and God bless you both
jonno Rousseau making a snap judgement that you guys are a bunch of mad dogs! Thanks for the love and wishing you fair winds (all 30 kts of it) 😘
Did anyone else wink back at 19:53
Another time.
Hey, are you still selling boat or keeping her now?
We are selling; but in no hurry whatsoever. What with the weird shit going on in the world right now we figure we could be hanging onto her for a while. Woohoo
@@FindingAvalon yew! Sounds awesome!
Was this boat at Carls or karls
What's that?
@@FindingAvalon was your boat at palmy I was working 2 doors away and was sure I saw it there
Oh now i also want to make nuki , only i dont have a girlfriend .
🖒🖒🙌🙌
You’ve made it very clear you can handle a blow just sailed around the world captain knows when to make the call it’s always safety first live another day 👍👍
Chad Carter 😎
Are you Elaynas sister?
Nope not going to give you all crap at all, out for a luxury day sail is completely different and would likely have done the same thing. If it is not enjoyable or worth it, then why bother. Go do something that is and not frustrating.