As for what WE want to see. We are virtual passengers on your boat and invited guests into YOUR lives. That is what we have tuned in to see and be part of. What YOU want to do and what YOU are doing is far more important than what WE want to see. The moment you begin altering the content you will find out if there are ten of us on this end we all would like something different and then you will realize we aree no longer the virtual travelers but unwelcomed guests who would never leave. Keep doing what you want to do and what you enjoy doing, we are grateful for the glimpse into a life style we couldn't afford to do on our own either financially or time and healthwise. The channel has an organic appeal. It is what it is. If we don't like it , we can always get off. Right? Thanks for taking us along.
Nice mix of content. Here are two thing you need on board: 1)a hot knife for cutting rope ; 2) plastic scrappers for green algae ( before going at it with a sponge). You will remove less bottom paint. Here in the Tuamotus we have algae too. But less in Tahiti. Let us know if the algae disappears in different waters.
Thanks for that info guys! Plastic scrapers are certainly softer than the metal ones but it is worth a trial, thanks. I know that you need the metal ones when you get barnacles...
Absolutely correct of the taking on experiences that real sailing ⛵️ gives. Then decide whether you are sea worthy as an individual or a couple 💑. As for the programming of you adventures. I would say you're the best judges of the mix, so far I enjoy your presentations.
Two beautiful people doing what they enjoy .I look forward to your videos and experiencing the lovely places you visit and your commentary on them and the yachting tips.. God bless you both
I would like to see some segment(s) on: 1. Power management (Elec) 2. Water management Making and daily allocation. Great videos. Like your sound advice regarding partner/guest making commitment. Try before you buy. For all recreational boaters "The best you can do Is to go out and come back It is what happens in between That determines and defines Your seamanship"
I really enjoy the routines of entering a country and leaving, the process for both vessels and humans. Locking the locks, and setting sail, some sails will be uneventful, others more dramatic, each their own story. I enjoy the captain's tips and how too's. And the destination, all the touristy elements, some I want to visit, others I am happy to have learned about them through you both. I love learning, knowledge is power and you are a natural teacher. Stay safe and happy sailing.
Thanks for letting us know Amanda. We will keep the variety and we enjoy the teaching too. It is nice to share the knowledge as we would want others not to have make the same mistakes!
Well I think your videos that you show are just fine do what you feel makes you happy that's all that matters we all enjoy your videos as they are maybe some might want something different but just watching you on your journeys are heartwarming enough to see. And take care and God bless you both thank you for sharing your passages
I'm so happy that I viewed this video. I love the sailing shots, as well as, the life aboard shots. Please share food and drink experiences aboard and in port. The port explorations are wonderful! It all blends well together. A certain amount of instruction, followed by sailing, eating, playing and exploration on land. cheers always, Jack
Here there Doctors of well being. Many thanks for what you do right now - for me it's an escape I look forward to from our daily grind. I dont mind what you change as I appreciate the effort you put into getting this content out each week. Wish I could do the sailing bit with my own boat, but it's OK to have a little dream once in a while. Thanks again. looking forward to your next episode. Stay well, stay safe, stay strong.
I like a mixture in your videos, the travel, learning about a town, maybe some of its history, visiting the shops, maybe an interview with a chef willing to show how they make a dish, you sharing your favorite recipes, sailing lessons, repairs, good and bad things that happen every day. Mix it up so every episode is a little different.
My nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine was covered all around in algae after being in the Mediterranean Sea submerged for 8-weeks. It was so slick going topside after surfacing to moor alongside a submarine tender in Scotland.
Hey there you two 👋 I'm always happy to learn of the situational events and scenarios you both encounter during your travels. Two content elements I would like to spend my time watching include: 1. The real-world unexpected boat /navigation/ jurisdiction issues, or topics that arise from health, wealth, mindset and social; all that is part of the meat and potatoes of your vlog IMO. 2. I'd love to see and hear more about your destinations and the touristy/visitor info, tips, insights you can offer to others (like me) who may indeed someday sail along the same/ similar course you guys have chosen👍. Blessings and smiles ☮
Thanks for letting us know Peter. Yes several have wanted more about the destinations which we were a bit hesitant to do because of lack on interest in the past. However there are really interesting things in certain towns without it being boring (esp the history) so we will try and bring out that interesting stuff... I was intending to do some overview videos about sailing in places so that will help for those planning to travel those routes by boat or on foot...
Great mix of experiences , sailing , the tips and tricks that make life easier . Sharing the knowledge of the good bad and the sometimes bloody annoying. Travelogue, and some inspirational insights love it all. It ain’t broke don’t fix it .
Good mix of info in your videos. When you're on land showing the local jaunts & daily's is fun & informative, plus sailing & living at sea, even the knots & for what uses, is fun. Just enjoy seeing y'all have a lovely life on the sea.
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 = Y'all are such a lovely couple. Am so happy for you to have stayed the course, spent your lives dedicated to serving others, making them well, and now its your time. That you chose to share it with us is a quaint gift from the heart. Y'all are such a classy, gentile & a very good-looking couple, in stunning & charming settings shared through your eyes, which adds to our dose of Healing Beauty. Just so happy for y'all, really. Such a class act.
Hi, guys! Thank you for the videos that you share. I have watched from the beginning. I would like to see some of all of the things you listed in future videos. Again, thank you and stay safe!
We bought a Leopard 50 in Lisbon in August (our first boat) and are sailing in the Med. We are currently in Cartagena for the winter. We were are the LaGrand Motte boat show when you were on your Leopard 45 and were filming. We are the couple in the orange down jacket standing on the dock when you pan over to the Leopard 50. You do a great job with your videos. We are very interested about how you plan your trips, choose your anchorages and the captains tips. We would love it if you talked about the weather app or apps that you use. We would love to hear what your boundaries are in terms of what is too much wind, wave size as well as wind and wave direction that you will go out in. We love seeing the towns that you go to and hearing about where you put your dinghy when you are in town. The technical side of anchoring we are interested in too. We enjoy seeing what you are cooking. The segments you've shown of what you cook on passage or eat on passage are informative. Thank you for all the work that you go to when it comes to filming and editing!
Thanks for the comment and shame we did not meet up in Grand Motte! Thanks for the kind words for letting us know what you would like to see too as we often take some everyday things for granted. As you would see from the L45 /50 comparison video, I do say that it is a BIG boat to manage but you do get used to it! So How are you finding managing the L50 as your first boat? We will try to include more of those issues in future episodes. Regards, John and Eli
On cleaning the algae, I wonder if a high pressure washer would work? You'd have to get the nozzle really close to the hull and the main unit on deck, and it would have to have a long enough hose to reach where you need to go. Point the nozzle down so the debris moves in that direction and (hopefully) doesn't block your viewing. Wear wetsuit to protect skin if you accidently hit it with the output.
That is very creative thinking! The leads are not long enough in our pressure cleaner to get to the bottom of the hull and I don't know how well the water jet wrks under water. The battery operated scourer that Delos have is the best deceive I've seen so far to take out the effort. Or alternatively get good crew to do the work!
A few things in my minuscule opinion, in covid times many of your viewers had time to sit and dream and share in your adventures ,many are back to the grind stone and office life,dont watch as often.....,the Leopard 50 was a horrific experience and you shared the step by step process and experience in what you are allowed to share with us ,and not jeopardize your claim,this is much appreciated and a reality for many who want to buy and live onboard ,...from then till now you persona has changed and its clearly understandable and heartfelt,what you share in current vids ,relates to a certain viewer audience,me being 58 wanting a liveaboard lifestyle for retirement relate well to the day to day tips and procedure's of sailing and maintenance and costs ,not sure if its the same for the younger crowd looking at buildings or the adventure of seeing old places....part 1 ,2 to follow
I had a small NACRA 5.8 catamaran and kept a couple of lines with looped ends in the water. That way if I went overboard I could use the loops in the line as a step and pull myself out of the water easier. Good thing to have at the end of the day and you're exhausted.
Love the sailing tips and especially love the info on your destinations, touristy info. The places you visit are amazing and I love learning about the history! Thanks so much for sharing!
The content of your vlogs is very good...excellent, even. If anything, more of the Captains' Tips would be great. It s very interesting to witness the "inner workings", if you will, of how the boat works.....
I like the mix of content that you guys have been doing lately. The Captain's Tips are a nice addition especially. I know that the sailing is not always dramatic for everyone but I like little vlogs of someone at the helm, even during overnight passages. They can be nice little stream of consciousness nuggets about the challenges one faces while being alone. Just a thought. Keep up the good work and we'll keep watching the adventures. Sorry to hear about the insurance hassles. I've had friends you've lost their home to fire (which in your case is pretty much the same thing) and hearing about the back and forth with the insurance was maddening. Wishing you luck (and hopefully a good attorney).
I think you are doing well. It is the versatility of things and situations to cope as they occur, what makes a channel like yours interesting. So, even when a single episode might seem a bit randomly put together: It doesn't matter, because like in a good novel the episodes following at least and by times built up the whole story, of what its all about. Even the process of how your channel develops eventually is a story of its own for the followers and you as well. So, might be intended or not , the title "barefoot" very well does represent some kind of core. Doing and thinking it all barefoot is the motto here, not stepping in any special kind of shoes.
Nice concept Ulrich! We certainly want to reflect our way of thinking and living and hope to offer stuff different from others.... Glad the randomness, that is the way it goes, also works!
I think you show a very good balance of the destination, the challenges and excellent commentary. I love your videos. My wife and I just spent 2 weeks sailing on our friend's FP Saba in Turkey. It was my wife's first boating experience and she surprisingly loved it. I wish I could say we are definitely getting a sailboat but I think a power cat is more for us.
HI Kirk. A powerboat is certainly much easier and more predictable than a sailing boat and if that what gets you out on the water, all the better! We have had motorboats in the past (2) and it is highly likely to move to powerboats again if our health deteriorates and we still want to be out on the water.... Nothing wrong with it - so good luck and enjoy it!
No lectures, no how to. There are to many others doing it. So sailing channels are the best. Destinations. We saw nothing of where you've been recently to speak. And yet in the past you have been great. e.g. Your Noosa ep. up the glades. Awesome. Almost logged out of this ep. but I have respect for you.
Hi Earl, we thought that people would be very interested in the destination videos but unfortunately our reflection on the views that we get do not show that that is what the "people" want... We get much higher views for the fit out type videos and yacht reviews and discussions about new boats while we are looking... Even our sailing episodes in the specular Bahamas got less views than our HH and other boat reviews. Thanks for sticking with us - we interrupted the Med destination sailing videos to get everyone up to date with where we are right now and hope to bring the rest of Italy and Greece to you later...
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 Remember your a sailing channel. The dramatics of sailing for me is what turns me on. Yes I will stay with you. Love you. Adventure. Get out there.
Love the how tos, sail changes and wind dynamics would be interesting, how the bow sprit works, all of that with fun land based stuff. Great videos and keep the great attitude
Thanks for watching and commenting Boody! Interesting to want more info about wind dynamics - I had not thought about explaining that before so will keep it in mind. Something I have taken for granted so nice idea!
You are doing just fine with the information. I do like the sailing part, love to watch the storms and roiling water. Great job guys. Love this channel.
I enjoy all your videos and the content as it is, great mixture of fun, information, and showing the pro and cons of sailing. Congrats to Nat and David in what the future holds for them. They were both fun to see on the channel. Will you be taking on more crew without experience again?
HI Bryan. Thanks for your support and feedback. We have no trouble with having folk on board without experience - what is most important is a good attitude. You can always learn the sailing stuff but bad attitudes are harder to shift.... Same in our businesses - we would prefer new staff with no experience and great attitudes than the opposite!
AGREE! Italian gelato is the best! Twenty plus years ago I vacationed in Italy, Rome down to Sorrento, and checked out the best rated gelato places in town when we stopped.
Lucky you!!!! Enjoy every day Amie! Just watch the tidal flows between the islands as it can be really fierce. We found anchoring on the side of the banks was more peaceful than between the islands - that was a surprise to us who were used to hiding between islands for protection. Also the charted depths vary from the charts significantly as the sands shift do motor with an open mind that nothing is exact... Have a fantastic time!!!
Thanks Gaewing! In fact we are likely to do a few insurance videos to cover the different issues - from what to do when you are in a catastrophe, to how to get insurance and the pitfalls in the contracts.... We have to get clear of our legal battles first though!
Hi folks, another good episode, and pleased to hear about the other perhaps more realistic side of boating, its not all G&T’s on the rear deck gazing at the sunset. Hopefully your family member will settle in ok and learn some new life skills whilst with you, you both are good teachers! I always like the practical tips you offer, as a sailing channel I always prefer more content on sailing and less on eating out at restaurants. The walking tours are always good to follow as many people may not have the opportunity to visit some of these places. Crossing fingers on the insurance saga. Take care.
Good work around. Just this week, I happened to buy a shackle just like yours. At West Marine they were $48 to over $100! Instead online I bought a 1/2" bow shackle '316' stainless steel (same alloy as the WestMarine....whether it is or it isn't.... Amazon sells a lot of fakes.) $13. I did just find a WestM online listing for $35 that I'd have bought had I seen it in the store. I wasn't going to pay $70, a similarly rated carabiner is $10) And I'll check the swage wire on my bridle and rode shackles) And as a quick fix if you've just lost the pin (bolt) but still have the shackle you can use a nut and bolt or all thread and two nuts. (Using wire is called swaging, there are some amazing videos of how to do this for jet engines. Real nerd joy. ) Cheap cable ties are impermanent at best. UV degrades them rapidly. I think I'd always use wire - unless it's non-critical and then regularly replace the cable tie. For cutting rope, especially dyneema I have Claus 8" Bent Kevlar Shears $31. I bought them to cut Kevlar (not even a new utility knife blade could cut that stuff) Works great, bought a second pair to keep on the boat. This was a well balanced video, I really enjoyed it. I do get a kick out of being seduced by a flotsam honeydew.... Your shackle and fix were always interesting. I do get bothered when a video is titled 'We replace our (thing) and then they spend 20 minutes trying to undo a nut.... and the video ends and they haven't replaced anything. I always like to go to Google Maps and see the places. I was just watching a video on an Irish island, none of the places they went were on Google Maps (a reference to a GMap location would've helped.) and they had too many great shots of whatever.... I think I'm vicariously planing my visit. I think we've all just left a place and then discovered we'd missed something we'd love to have visited. Great to see you living your positive philosophy.
Thanks for your comments and ongoing support Will! I agree with SS wire is better than plastic cable ties (for many reasons) but we used that cause we were out of wire... It will work till the end of the year. Hopefully it is not us that label the videos like that and "don't fix the thing"!
You can be the first cruiser on youtube to wash the slim off your hulls with a pressure washer. Slim invites hard-bottom growth. Pressure washers work underwater with salt water just flush inside and out with freshwater. Some pressure washers have ceramic parts that don't pit or corrode. Do this in calm shallow water while walking on the ocean bottom.
Very creative thinking! Our pressure washer is 220V AC so it would have to be plugged in while I was in the seawater... Seems a high risk exercise when our crew should be able to do it!
To address you algae problem look into aproduct called Hull Shield. It is a sonic cleaner , does not hurt sea life or corals. Whales and other animals can not hear it. Neither can people. It is a transducer with no through hulls. Pretty amazing tried and tested product. Same idea that US Naval ships use
Part 2 ,as two well qualified doctors ,a series with your experience of water sun and weather ailments might be of value ,ear problems from sea water,nasal problems ,sinus,eye problems skin,cuts,nicks and infections ,almost a reality of everyday things that could be caused from living the life onboard..,already you both have shared so much about sailing and the how too..and the how to stay positive in a negative situation ..
Thanks for letting us know Louis. We were thinking about trying to put in medical stuff and how to treat it on boats.... As well as attitude and coping tips. So we may see how we can either include it in episodes or have specific whole episodes about it. Ta!
I've followed and enjoyed all your episodes. Especially those having crew aboard and onshore meeting other travelers and locals. I have 2 ? about visiting ports in the several EU nations: are you required to obtain entry and exit documents & pay fees with each port of call? Also I've wondered if you have found necessary to carry cash for shopping or for large expenses. I don't like to carry large amounts and rely on convenient ATMs. I really do hope you will be paid soon for the fire loss. We all felt the pain with your loss. I would be interested, when you are free to reveal the findings, if there was a that it was a defect and failure of electrical or gas or fuel systems components or worse arson. God bless and safe sailing.
Thanks for the comment Mickey. We carry very little money with us in the EU as ATMs are everywhere and easy to access. We also can pay for most things with credit / debit cards so that reduces the need for cash. Morocco, Greece and Turkey want to be paid in cash more but ATMs are still easily available. Most of the EU does not charge for in and out of ports and you pay for the berths only. The fire was not caused by gas, fuel or a boat defector arson but with it being under legal processes we are not able to release the info yet.
Watching your videos since season nr1. Golfed every thumb after your fire 🔥 issue , that you will get on „track“; was interesting to see your „intermezzo“ with the „tiny“ boat in Australia. But now in the med: amazing 🤩! Ok- i ve to admit , I’m European 😉😁🥰 but anyway, I like the bist life, very good the captain tips and would be great to get much more sailing ⛵️ tips during your passages, like „choosing the correct sail, which angle 📐 of attack of wind 🌬 to maximize your speed, etc…but in summery: I like 👍 it , you will get addicted 😊🤩👌👌👌
Well, first thank a lot for a very good spirited you! That is very inspiring in itself, given what happened to your former boat and so on. Now, about your question, here are some suggestions to your kind attention: - captain tings are good but make it thorough and very accurate. - exemple can be electric capacity and management. Thoroughly. - weather gribs, routings, prediction, etc. - mecanics and engine issues - ports, marinas, fees, leaving your boat at anchor: anxiety?. - leaving your dingy on a beach or else. Etc Well, I bette stop abd simply thank you and wish you fair winds. // Philippe
As a Aussie with new boat due in 2024. Would love to know more about , planning a sailing season , dealing with Schengen issues, outfitting the boat , what you bought , what you are missing, planning your winter, are you putting boat on hard and coming home? Costs ? Good luck with insurance claim.
Thanks for the comment Rod and that does sound like a very important "How TO" video that would be an episode in itself. We should probably do that as we have taken some time to work out the practicalities and difficulties in managing the Schengen, getting berths in Turkey as many were booked out or very expensive, deciding in or out the water etc....
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 that would be really useful for lots of couples who will probably be following in your footsteps (barefoot of course) in the years to come. Also including some of the overall season costs would be great.
Hey guys love the videos as they are, different points of view are what keeps things interesting. As an aside when you were looking for the shackle pin you showed another shackle that was locked with a zip tie, might I suggest you get some stainless wire and mouse all your shackles with that zip ties are not the best choice for that application. cheers Moose
great content...nellie might change when she see's how down to earth and real and natural your channel is!!..if not so be it...loving the adventure.....are you gnna head south thru the Suez or tackle the atlantic?
After showing off the sites of the Mediterranean what will be your winter plans? An additional option is a harbor and yacht club winter experience in Saudi Arabia. Another channel is delighted with the accommodations and hospitality there.(Sailing Zatara.)
hi Craig. We intend to sail the Med for another 2 seasons and then hopefully go down through the Gulf and to the Maldives and Seychelles and then possibly back through the Suez and then do the Atlantic... All hopeful plans as we learnt that nothing is ever concrete with sailing!
It's understandable you can't discuss the legal proceedings, however, could you comment about what you would do differently when acquiring insurance so as to avoid each of the challenges you've had. Thanks!!
Hi Mark. Yes one major thing would be to careful if there is a clause saying that in the event of a dispute, English law will be used. Avoid this as English law compared to US or other laws are based on the 1800s law which is very unfavourable to the person insured and VERY favourable to the company...
Hi. I've a rigging and sail-plan question. I am surprised and the height of the bottom of the boom that extends from the mast, above the cabin, due to the high fly-bridge. Is there a different model from Lagoon, or another manufacturer or kit-producer, that allows more sail area placed lower above the water, lower on the mast? Is there an sensible modification option, for the next time the rigging and sails are due for replacement to make that high fly bridge lower or retractable, and the boom lower, and the sail plan lower and perhaps larger? When you have an opportunity to confer with rigging, sail, and vessel experts, pose the question and inform us, please.
Thanks for the comment Don, in reality, it is much better to buy a boat configured for better performance than to take a heavy comfort based (slow) cat and try to modify it. If you want better performance, buy a boat built for that from the outset as modifications after are very expensive and probably reduce the value of the boat unless done really well...
I've seen that you dive to clean the hull as it's like a regular snorkeling... I strongly recomend to put earplugs when you work down there... While cleaning bottom with a sponge, lots of little creatures are scattered around.If you're a little bit unlucky (you know... hate to say but you guys really are) and one of them gets into your ear, it may cause serious issues to drive you crazy, like endless ringings and so.
Thanks Sedat, Usually when all you have is algae there are no or very few insects anthem. The heavy contamination with barnacles and soft solid growth is when there are insects in the process. I have had one instance when there was a huge outflow of insects (thick growth in a static boats of several months and was really horrible! You can usually see if the growth contains sea creatures as you start to scrape and as can see of this algae it was only the thin grass and nothing in it. I do have a string on board to flush things out of ears if needed but you are right that those insects can cause infections as can just ordinary seawater... As you say, ear plugs would reduce the risk for both of these issues so thanks for the reminder! By the way, we do not consider ourselves "unlucky" and these events occur because we are living a full life and they can just occur in that process of a full and adventuresome life! We also don't consider ourselves "lucky" as everything we have achieved is planned and worked towards for the best part of 20 years together. The events that occur are just hiccups on the way to achieving our dreams and life lessons that we will learn from and hopefully make us better people. Regards, John and Eli
Please…More interesting information regarding the places and history and people of the region u r visiting. I prefer and long to learn about countries I will never get to visit personally 🇨🇦
Hi you guys just sneaking in a catchup after having covid and now getting my flue and booster shots. Seasons are changing and med storms will be incoming. Time to head further South and West.
Thank you for all you do! Love your videos! Can you share if you had any issues with your 45. Would love to know why the name barefoot doctors if you don’t mind sharing. Thanks again 🎃
Hi Roy thanks for your comment . We are both doctors and have done much aid work over the years both sailing to remote islands and wherever we travel generally. When we sold our business to sail full time , We wanted to not just sail but sail with purpose so we are still doctoring with advice or physically attending people from our boat now as we travel around.- hence Barefoot Doctors Sailing!
Hi Allan, no anchoring is free almost everywhere. Occasional places have anchoring fees but very rare eg National parks, Croatia, some restricted areas etc.
Eli have you tried playing harry chapin - six string orchestra - only joking - jimmy barnes wife Mahala learnt to play each week on yt during covid with Jimmy singing a song, so show a guitar segment in your videos occasionally as you gain confidence
Haha oh well Jim there is hope! It is so funny to say I am so busy now we are sailing full time, I have to schedule in time to practice! Might have to have a word with the captain!
Good on you both for your positive attitude to keep moving forward. Clearly, that topless girl really affected John's performance on the paddle-board. Shame on you John! It had nothing to do with having to go backwards. Still I would have looked too! Any chance to see a white pointer or two... 🤣😂🤣. John, Perhaps you should rub the hulls down once a week rather than let it build up, then less rubbing would be involved and less scourer need be used and less chance of removing the anti-foul. I'm sure you're in the water more than once a week swimming and snorkelling...And even doing it once a week, you don't have to do ALL of it at the same time, You can just do parts and move on to the next section next time you're in. If You end up doing it again when it is quite thick as it was this time, rig some ropes that go along the length of the hulls, but are tied under the hulls with cross ropes (say, every 1m - 1.5m apart), and Loose enough to leave only a couple of inches to grab hold of (between the rope and the hull), in a LOOSE (very loose) netting style of cradle. I would run two lines - one each side of the keel and one around the water line or just under the waterline on each side of the hull. This way you can grab hold of the ropes at any point and this helps you pull yourself down or forward or to a stationary position if needed. You can wind your legs into the rope and can help hold you still (best done barefoot of course). You can picture yourself climbing the rigging as in days of old - except underwater. It's even easier with a surface supply hook rather than diving equipment, although that can be handy! If you are short on ropes just use one cross rope at a metre at a time and move it aft as necessary. A good sailing chandlery will stock simple rope clips that don't damage ropes when you clip onto them. Check them out. They look like a BIG safety pin. I'm Sure you know them. Best of luck moving forward. Fair 💨's and following🌊's.
Thanks Danielli, very infrequently and we will probably do it only on the larger ocean crossings from now on. We will try and let folk know if we are but the last time we advertised on Crew seeker..
Hi. Yes please continue as you can, to inform us of the trials, challenges, and developments, and the resolution of the fire-damaged boat loss claim. The builders, brokers, yacht clubs owners, harbor operators and vessel owners ought to all be vocal and determined in the reduction of obstacles and costs of insuring and the hurdles and delays to placing and collecting valid claims. These vessels are our homes or livelihoods, or both. Rapidity of service and satisfactory resolution of getting, maintaining, renewing, and any necessary claiming upon vessel policy coverage is essential. I wrote we, however, I'll only become a vessel owner if the insurance debacles are significantly reduced. ...or as I can perhaps at some point be self reliant and go the self-insurance route, or possibly oin into a not-for-profit mutual protection and recovery association to get necessary coverage to be allowed entry into harbors and to gain docking and slip use.
Thanks Ysesq. Do you mean how to set the sails in the different wind angles and strengths or do you mean the practical process of raising , lowering and adjusting sails?
When we looked it up we could not find it and Linking show her working as an Art gallery manager back in the USA so perhaps she went back to her conventional income source. Sorry we can't help and we had hoped she might see your post and fill it in - but fingers crossed...
All you need is liability insurance, if any. If you finance a boat you are forced to get insurance, which means you should not be buying in the first place. As far as marina access, you can allow a lean on your home, not your boat up to 1/2 a million dollars. Again if you can't do this, stay off the water. If some young kids slam into you, just laugh it off, they have no money. If a charter boat hits you, they are covered, maybe? Your only saving grace, "Maybe" is the fact this happened in US waters, good luck, but don't hold your breath.
You are extremely lucky that you can continue your lifestyle without the insurance pay out. I absolutely loathe insurance companies and have avoided insuring things all my life including very valuable cars and houses. I am assuming that the insurance company is weaseling out on the basis that it should be a warranty claim against the boat builder. Of course this doesn't help you one bit. In my opinion they should pay you out and then chase the builder themselves. Anyway this is one of many outs that insurance companies frequently use and owners of relatively new boats should be warned of this.
As for what WE want to see. We are virtual passengers on your boat and invited guests into YOUR lives. That is what we have tuned in to see and be part of. What YOU want to do and what YOU are doing is far more important than what WE want to see. The moment you begin altering the content you will find out if there are ten of us on this end we all would like something different and then you will realize we aree no longer the virtual travelers but unwelcomed guests who would never leave.
Keep doing what you want to do and what you enjoy doing, we are grateful for the glimpse into a life style we couldn't afford to do on our own either financially or time and healthwise. The channel has an organic appeal. It is what it is. If we don't like it , we can always get off. Right? Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks very much Aytac for your comment and kind words! Roger that....
Nice mix of content. Here are two thing you need on board: 1)a hot knife for cutting rope ; 2) plastic scrappers for green algae ( before going at it with a sponge). You will remove less bottom paint. Here in the Tuamotus we have algae too. But less in Tahiti. Let us know if the algae disappears in different waters.
Thanks for that info guys! Plastic scrapers are certainly softer than the metal ones but it is worth a trial, thanks. I know that you need the metal ones when you get barnacles...
Absolutely correct of the taking on experiences that real sailing ⛵️ gives. Then decide whether you are sea worthy as an individual or a couple 💑. As for the programming of you adventures. I would say you're the best judges of the mix, so far I enjoy your presentations.
Glad to hear that and thanks for your comment!
Great update. Thanks for enjoying life and let the BS sort itself
Thanks for your support!
Two beautiful people doing what they enjoy .I look forward to your videos and experiencing the lovely places you visit and your commentary on them and the yachting tips.. God bless you both
Thanks DixieChick! Glad the videos are enjoyable and good to have you onboard!
I would like to see some segment(s) on:
1. Power management (Elec)
2. Water management
Making and daily allocation.
Great videos. Like your sound advice regarding partner/guest making commitment. Try before you buy.
For all recreational boaters
"The best you can do
Is to go out and come back
It is what happens in between
That determines and defines
Your seamanship"
Thanks for the feedback and we will do some episodes on power , water and “boat rules” so thanks for your suggestions, First/Last!!!
Cooking, food ideas from interesting places.
Ok that is good, William!
some more nav details yes,some maps,and weather conditions could be nice
OK Stephen.
I really enjoy the routines of entering a country and leaving, the process for both vessels and humans. Locking the locks, and setting sail, some sails will be uneventful, others more dramatic, each their own story. I enjoy the captain's tips and how too's. And the destination, all the touristy elements, some I want to visit, others I am happy to have learned about them through you both. I love learning, knowledge is power and you are a natural teacher. Stay safe and happy sailing.
Thanks for letting us know Amanda. We will keep the variety and we enjoy the teaching too. It is nice to share the knowledge as we would want others not to have make the same mistakes!
Love your upbeat and wise attitude on the insurance claim. I keep my fingers and toes crossed for you 🫶🫶🫶.
HI MZ, thanks for your comment and support!
Just do what you do best, originality is your own,. No justifying is necessary. Enjoy YOUR life is the way. On ya ,. Love and laughter in the light
Thanks Ann!
Any video with eli singing nice songs is fine with me...
HI Hana, glad you think so cause I agree but Eli is much more self critical of her singing ability...
Well I think your videos that you show are just fine do what you feel makes you happy that's all that matters we all enjoy your videos as they are maybe some might want something different but just watching you on your journeys are heartwarming enough to see. And take care and God bless you both thank you for sharing your passages
Thanks Calvin- nice to hear!
I'm so happy that I viewed this video. I love the sailing shots, as well as, the life aboard shots. Please share food and drink experiences aboard and in port. The port explorations are wonderful! It all blends well together. A certain amount of instruction, followed by sailing, eating, playing and exploration on land. cheers always, Jack
Thanks Jack - that seems to be the consensus view which is really nice!
Here there Doctors of well being. Many thanks for what you do right now - for me it's an escape I look forward to from our daily grind. I dont mind what you change as I appreciate the effort you put into getting this content out each week. Wish I could do the sailing bit with my own boat, but it's OK to have a little dream once in a while. Thanks again. looking forward to your next episode. Stay well, stay safe, stay strong.
Glad you are enjoying the episodes Neville! Keep the dream alive and sail on other people's boats till you can do it on your own....
I like a mixture in your videos, the travel, learning about a town, maybe some of its history, visiting the shops, maybe an interview with a chef willing to show how they make a dish, you sharing your favorite recipes, sailing lessons, repairs, good and bad things that happen every day. Mix it up so every episode is a little different.
Thanks for your ongoing comments Robert and glad you like the variety - so we will keep that coming!
My nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine was covered all around in algae after being in the Mediterranean Sea submerged for 8-weeks. It was so slick going topside after surfacing to moor alongside a submarine tender in Scotland.
Wow! I never thought about how the Navy keeps their boats free of algae!
It's your story. Keep doing what you're doing Love it All.
Thanks Stephen!
I love the captains tips and the catamaran living, fixing and practical tips.
me too
We hear you!
Good on yer...
Thanks 👍
Hey there you two 👋 I'm always happy to learn of the situational events and scenarios you both encounter during your travels.
Two content elements I would like to spend my time watching include:
1. The real-world unexpected boat /navigation/ jurisdiction issues, or topics that arise from health, wealth, mindset and social; all that is part of the meat and potatoes of your vlog IMO.
2. I'd love to see and hear more about your destinations and the touristy/visitor info, tips, insights you can offer to others (like me) who may indeed someday sail along the same/ similar course you guys have chosen👍.
Blessings and smiles ☮
Thanks for letting us know Peter. Yes several have wanted more about the destinations which we were a bit hesitant to do because of lack on interest in the past. However there are really interesting things in certain towns without it being boring (esp the history) so we will try and bring out that interesting stuff... I was intending to do some overview videos about sailing in places so that will help for those planning to travel those routes by boat or on foot...
Haha cheers Nigel, lucky you're around!
Thanks for your great content. We are watching from the Japanese Alps! You have a good balance of tips, tricks, and travel. - the 3 T's 😀
Awesome! Thank you!
Great mix of experiences , sailing , the tips and tricks that make life easier . Sharing the knowledge of the good bad and the sometimes bloody annoying. Travelogue, and some inspirational insights love it all. It ain’t broke don’t fix it .
Thats nice Paul. Thanks for your company on the journey.
Good mix of info in your videos. When you're on land showing the local jaunts & daily's is fun & informative, plus sailing & living at sea, even the knots & for what uses, is fun. Just enjoy seeing y'all have a lovely life on the sea.
Thanks very much - glad to have you onboard!
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 = Y'all are such a lovely couple. Am so happy for you to have stayed the course, spent your lives dedicated to serving others, making them well, and now its your time. That you chose to share it with us is a quaint gift from the heart. Y'all are such a classy, gentile & a very good-looking couple, in stunning & charming settings shared through your eyes, which adds to our dose of Healing Beauty. Just so happy for y'all, really. Such a class act.
I think Ponza is my favorite thus far that you have explored! The water looks amazing! Cheers good doctors!
Yes it was great, Dan! Really not to be missed if you are sailing this area.
Thanks, I enjoy your videos, greetings from Cape Town
Nice to hear, Bred.
Hi, guys!
Thank you for the videos that you share. I have watched from the beginning.
I would like to see some of all of the things you listed in future videos.
Again, thank you and stay safe!
We will! Thanks
We bought a Leopard 50 in Lisbon in August (our first boat) and are sailing in the Med. We are currently in Cartagena for the winter. We were are the LaGrand Motte boat show when you were on your Leopard 45 and were filming. We are the couple in the orange down jacket standing on the dock when you pan over to the Leopard 50. You do a great job with your videos. We are very interested about how you plan your trips, choose your anchorages and the captains tips. We would love it if you talked about the weather app or apps that you use. We would love to hear what your boundaries are in terms of what is too much wind, wave size as well as wind and wave direction that you will go out in. We love seeing the towns that you go to and hearing about where you put your dinghy when you are in town. The technical side of anchoring we are interested in too. We enjoy seeing what you are cooking. The segments you've shown of what you cook on passage or eat on passage are informative. Thank you for all the work that you go to when it comes to filming and editing!
Thanks for the comment and shame we did not meet up in Grand Motte! Thanks for the kind words for letting us know what you would like to see too as we often take some everyday things for granted.
As you would see from the L45 /50 comparison video, I do say that it is a BIG boat to manage but you do get used to it! So How are you finding managing the L50 as your first boat?
We will try to include more of those issues in future episodes. Regards, John and Eli
On cleaning the algae, I wonder if a high pressure washer would work? You'd have to get the nozzle really close to the hull and the main unit on deck, and it would have to have a long enough hose to reach where you need to go. Point the nozzle down so the debris moves in that direction and (hopefully) doesn't block your viewing. Wear wetsuit to protect skin if you accidently hit it with the output.
That is very creative thinking! The leads are not long enough in our pressure cleaner to get to the bottom of the hull and I don't know how well the water jet wrks under water. The battery operated scourer that Delos have is the best deceive I've seen so far to take out the effort. Or alternatively get good crew to do the work!
A few things in my minuscule opinion, in covid times many of your viewers had time to sit and dream and share in your adventures ,many are back to the grind stone and office life,dont watch as often.....,the Leopard 50 was a horrific experience and you shared the step by step process and experience in what you are allowed to share with us ,and not jeopardize your claim,this is much appreciated and a reality for many who want to buy and live onboard ,...from then till now you persona has changed and its clearly understandable and heartfelt,what you share in current vids ,relates to a certain viewer audience,me being 58 wanting a liveaboard lifestyle for retirement relate well to the day to day tips and procedure's of sailing and maintenance and costs ,not sure if its the same for the younger crowd looking at buildings or the adventure of seeing old places....part 1 ,2 to follow
Thanks a lot Louis. The folk that watch us are mostly older anyway as the youngsters seem to watch other youngsters...
I had a small NACRA 5.8 catamaran and kept a couple of lines with looped ends in the water. That way if I went overboard I could use the loops in the line as a step and pull myself out of the water easier. Good thing to have at the end of the day and you're exhausted.
Yes that is great safety measure when sailing single handed and dragging it some distance behind to give you a chance to grab it!
Love the sailing tips and especially love the info on your destinations, touristy info. The places you visit are amazing and I love learning about the history! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Kim. We wondered about people getting bored with "history" but we will share the interesting stuff!
The content of your vlogs is very good...excellent, even. If anything, more of the Captains' Tips would be great. It s very interesting to witness the "inner workings", if you will, of how the boat works.....
Thanks for your comment Kyle and glad we are on the right track...
That song was excellent Eli🎵👍😁
Thanks Louis!
hello doctors, beautiful videos a little more technique still. You perfectly describe life at sea .... even with its hassle ...... form France.
Thanks for the comment Richard!
I like the mix of content that you guys have been doing lately. The Captain's Tips are a nice addition especially. I know that the sailing is not always dramatic for everyone but I like little vlogs of someone at the helm, even during overnight passages. They can be nice little stream of consciousness nuggets about the challenges one faces while being alone. Just a thought. Keep up the good work and we'll keep watching the adventures.
Sorry to hear about the insurance hassles. I've had friends you've lost their home to fire (which in your case is pretty much the same thing) and hearing about the back and forth with the insurance was maddening. Wishing you luck (and hopefully a good attorney).
Thanks for letting us know Ray and for coming along on our journey. Glad our stream of consciousness appeals to your consciousness!
I think you are doing well. It is the versatility of things and situations to cope as they occur, what makes a channel like yours interesting. So, even when a single episode might seem a bit randomly put together: It doesn't matter, because like in a good novel the episodes following at least and by times built up the whole story, of what its all about. Even the process of how your channel develops eventually is a story of its own for the followers and you as well. So, might be intended or not , the title "barefoot" very well does represent some kind of core. Doing and thinking it all barefoot is the motto here, not stepping in any special kind of shoes.
Nice concept Ulrich! We certainly want to reflect our way of thinking and living and hope to offer stuff different from others.... Glad the randomness, that is the way it goes, also works!
I think you show a very good balance of the destination, the challenges and excellent commentary. I love your videos. My wife and I just spent 2 weeks sailing on our friend's FP Saba in Turkey. It was my wife's first boating experience and she surprisingly loved it. I wish I could say we are definitely getting a sailboat but I think a power cat is more for us.
HI Kirk. A powerboat is certainly much easier and more predictable than a sailing boat and if that what gets you out on the water, all the better! We have had motorboats in the past (2) and it is highly likely to move to powerboats again if our health deteriorates and we still want to be out on the water.... Nothing wrong with it - so good luck and enjoy it!
No lectures, no how to. There are to many others doing it. So sailing channels are the best. Destinations. We saw nothing of where you've been recently to speak. And yet in the past you have been great. e.g. Your Noosa ep. up the glades. Awesome. Almost logged out of this ep. but I have respect for you.
Hi Earl, we thought that people would be very interested in the destination videos but unfortunately our reflection on the views that we get do not show that that is what the "people" want... We get much higher views for the fit out type videos and yacht reviews and discussions about new boats while we are looking... Even our sailing episodes in the specular Bahamas got less views than our HH and other boat reviews. Thanks for sticking with us - we interrupted the Med destination sailing videos to get everyone up to date with where we are right now and hope to bring the rest of Italy and Greece to you later...
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 Remember your a sailing channel. The dramatics of sailing for me is what turns me on.
Yes I will stay with you. Love you. Adventure. Get out there.
Love your videos!
Wish there would be more about sailing, tips, how to & how to not, maintenance, repairs, etc.
Thank You!
👍👍👍
Thanks very much Nikolai! We will be sharing lots of sailing tips snd how to’s when we sail from South Africa to USA.
I think all of your videos are great keep up with everything your doing it's all interesting always look forward to the next one.
Thanks a lot for the comment and for watching Ernie!
Love the how tos, sail changes and wind dynamics would be interesting, how the bow sprit works, all of that with fun land based stuff. Great videos and keep the great attitude
Thanks for watching and commenting Boody! Interesting to want more info about wind dynamics - I had not thought about explaining that before so will keep it in mind. Something I have taken for granted so nice idea!
You are doing just fine with the information. I do like the sailing part, love to watch the storms and roiling water. Great job guys. Love this channel.
Thanks for the nice feedback Ray. We’ll keep them coming!
love the content. Fair winds.
Thanks again guys!
Sailing tips and why you do what you do. Also, every day life; behind the sceens.
Ok thanks Jack.
Hi love the channel - would love to see more of everyday life on the boat. In particular how the boat functions as a home !!
Keep up the great videos
Thanks Karl. Yes many folk want to see more of the everyday stuff.
I enjoy all your videos and the content as it is, great mixture of fun, information, and showing the pro and cons of sailing. Congrats to Nat and David in what the future holds for them. They were both fun to see on the channel. Will you be taking on more crew without experience again?
HI Bryan. Thanks for your support and feedback. We have no trouble with having folk on board without experience - what is most important is a good attitude. You can always learn the sailing stuff but bad attitudes are harder to shift.... Same in our businesses - we would prefer new staff with no experience and great attitudes than the opposite!
AGREE! Italian gelato is the best! Twenty plus years ago I vacationed in Italy, Rome down to Sorrento, and checked out the best rated gelato places in town when we stopped.
Yes it is really nice!
Nice video! Good luck to the young crew in their new journeys, and to you too ofcourse!
Yes they are doing well in their respective activities, we have heard!
As a newbie (35 days!😂), I’m loving the captains tips!! Anything to learn about helping the live aboard lifestyle! We’re on a L53PC in the Bahamas!
Lucky you!!!! Enjoy every day Amie! Just watch the tidal flows between the islands as it can be really fierce. We found anchoring on the side of the banks was more peaceful than between the islands - that was a surprise to us who were used to hiding between islands for protection.
Also the charted depths vary from the charts significantly as the sands shift do motor with an open mind that nothing is exact...
Have a fantastic time!!!
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 thank you so much for that, that is exactly what we’re learning right now and appreciate your input!! ❤️❤️
@@amieclark6477 👍👣👣
naughty - I thought for a moment you were going - but all is well and your/our adventures continue
SorryJim. Yes goodbye to the guys, not us! We are copying the “big” youtubers- it’s not nice though....
Really enjoy your videos.
Glad you like them!
Hope you can put together a TH-cam on selecting insurance company and pitfalls of traveling around the world. Thanks
Thanks Gaewing! In fact we are likely to do a few insurance videos to cover the different issues - from what to do when you are in a catastrophe, to how to get insurance and the pitfalls in the contracts.... We have to get clear of our legal battles first though!
The thought of no rope burns is appealing.
Indeed
thanks for the update with the fire, we are very interested when you can talk freely about this, 👍
Will do!
Hi folks, another good episode, and pleased to hear about the other perhaps more realistic side of boating, its not all G&T’s on the rear deck gazing at the sunset. Hopefully your family member will settle in ok and learn some new life skills whilst with you, you both are good teachers! I always like the practical tips you offer, as a sailing channel I always prefer more content on sailing and less on eating out at restaurants. The walking tours are always good to follow as many people may not have the opportunity to visit some of these places. Crossing fingers on the insurance saga. Take care.
Thanks for your continued support Ian and thanks for letting us know what works for you! Hopefully we will conintue to tick the right boxes.
Good work around. Just this week, I happened to buy a shackle just like yours. At West Marine they were $48 to over $100! Instead online I bought a 1/2" bow shackle '316' stainless steel (same alloy as the WestMarine....whether it is or it isn't.... Amazon sells a lot of fakes.) $13. I did just find a WestM online listing for $35 that I'd have bought had I seen it in the store. I wasn't going to pay $70, a similarly rated carabiner is $10) And I'll check the swage wire on my bridle and rode shackles) And as a quick fix if you've just lost the pin (bolt) but still have the shackle you can use a nut and bolt or all thread and two nuts. (Using wire is called swaging, there are some amazing videos of how to do this for jet engines. Real nerd joy. )
Cheap cable ties are impermanent at best. UV degrades them rapidly. I think I'd always use wire - unless it's non-critical and then regularly replace the cable tie. For cutting rope, especially dyneema I have Claus 8" Bent Kevlar Shears $31. I bought them to cut Kevlar (not even a new utility knife blade could cut that stuff) Works great, bought a second pair to keep on the boat.
This was a well balanced video, I really enjoyed it. I do get a kick out of being seduced by a flotsam honeydew.... Your shackle and fix were always interesting. I do get bothered when a video is titled 'We replace our (thing) and then they spend 20 minutes trying to undo a nut.... and the video ends and they haven't replaced anything. I always like to go to Google Maps and see the places. I was just watching a video on an Irish island, none of the places they went were on Google Maps (a reference to a GMap location would've helped.) and they had too many great shots of whatever.... I think I'm vicariously planing my visit. I think we've all just left a place and then discovered we'd missed something we'd love to have visited. Great to see you living your positive philosophy.
Thanks for your comments and ongoing support Will! I agree with SS wire is better than plastic cable ties (for many reasons) but we used that cause we were out of wire... It will work till the end of the year. Hopefully it is not us that label the videos like that and "don't fix the thing"!
I love you guys! Your so down to earth and kind❤
Thanks very much for your kind words Darlene!
You can be the first cruiser on youtube to wash the slim off your hulls with a pressure washer. Slim invites hard-bottom growth. Pressure washers work underwater with salt water just flush inside and out with freshwater. Some pressure washers have ceramic parts that don't pit or corrode. Do this in calm shallow water while walking on the ocean bottom.
Very creative thinking! Our pressure washer is 220V AC so it would have to be plugged in while I was in the seawater... Seems a high risk exercise when our crew should be able to do it!
a ground fault interrupter may add some safety gas-powered pressure washer would be safest
Nellie WOW!!!
:)
To address you algae problem look into aproduct called Hull Shield. It is a sonic cleaner , does not hurt sea life or corals. Whales and other animals can not hear it. Neither can people. It is a transducer with no through hulls. Pretty amazing tried and tested product. Same idea that US Naval ships use
Interesting. Will keep my eyes out for it as an option if affordable for small boats too.
Thank you both. Great video 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Vincent.
Part 2 ,as two well qualified doctors ,a series with your experience of water sun and weather ailments might be of value ,ear problems from sea water,nasal problems ,sinus,eye problems skin,cuts,nicks and infections ,almost a reality of everyday things that could be caused from living the life onboard..,already you both have shared so much about sailing and the how too..and the how to stay positive in a negative situation ..
Thanks for letting us know Louis. We were thinking about trying to put in medical stuff and how to treat it on boats.... As well as attitude and coping tips. So we may see how we can either include it in episodes or have specific whole episodes about it. Ta!
I've followed and enjoyed all your episodes. Especially those having crew aboard and onshore meeting other travelers and locals. I have 2 ? about visiting ports in the several EU nations: are you required to obtain entry and exit documents & pay fees with each port of call? Also I've wondered if you have found necessary to carry cash for shopping or for large expenses. I don't like to carry large amounts and rely on convenient ATMs.
I really do hope you will be paid soon for the fire loss. We all felt the pain with your loss.
I would be interested, when you are free to reveal the findings, if there was a that it was a defect and failure of electrical or gas or fuel systems components or worse arson.
God bless and safe sailing.
Thanks for the comment Mickey. We carry very little money with us in the EU as ATMs are everywhere and easy to access. We also can pay for most things with credit / debit cards so that reduces the need for cash. Morocco, Greece and Turkey want to be paid in cash more but ATMs are still easily available. Most of the EU does not charge for in and out of ports and you pay for the berths only. The fire was not caused by gas, fuel or a boat defector arson but with it being under legal processes we are not able to release the info yet.
Watching your videos since season nr1. Golfed every thumb after your fire 🔥 issue , that you will get on „track“; was interesting to see your „intermezzo“ with the „tiny“ boat in Australia. But now in the med: amazing 🤩! Ok- i ve to admit , I’m European 😉😁🥰 but anyway, I like the bist life, very good the captain tips and would be great to get much more sailing ⛵️ tips during your passages, like „choosing the correct sail, which angle 📐 of attack of wind 🌬 to maximize your speed, etc…but in summery: I like 👍 it , you will get addicted 😊🤩👌👌👌
Thanks for the comment Richard and we will keep those desires in mind! Sorry for the delay in reply...
You will find there are as many different opinions as there are TH-cam watchers! I say, do what you've been doing. All the best!
spot on
Thank you! Will do! Sorry about the long delay - we missed this comment!
Well, first thank a lot for a very good spirited you! That is very inspiring in itself, given what happened to your former boat and so on. Now, about your question, here are some suggestions to your kind attention:
- captain tings are good but make it thorough and very accurate.
- exemple can be electric capacity and management. Thoroughly.
- weather gribs, routings, prediction, etc.
- mecanics and engine issues
- ports, marinas, fees, leaving your boat at anchor: anxiety?.
- leaving your dingy on a beach or else. Etc
Well, I bette stop abd simply thank you and wish you fair winds.
// Philippe
Thanks Phillippe, we will keep all of them in mind...
As a Aussie with new boat due in 2024. Would love to know more about , planning a sailing season , dealing with Schengen issues, outfitting the boat , what you bought , what you are missing, planning your winter, are you putting boat on hard and coming home? Costs ? Good luck with insurance claim.
Thanks for the comment Rod and that does sound like a very important "How TO" video that would be an episode in itself. We should probably do that as we have taken some time to work out the practicalities and difficulties in managing the Schengen, getting berths in Turkey as many were booked out or very expensive, deciding in or out the water etc....
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 that would be really useful for lots of couples who will probably be following in your footsteps (barefoot of course) in the years to come. Also including some of the overall season costs would be great.
Hey guys love the videos as they are, different points of view are what keeps things interesting. As an aside when you were looking for the shackle pin you showed another shackle that was locked with a zip tie, might I suggest you get some stainless wire and mouse all your shackles with that zip ties are not the best choice for that application.
cheers Moose
Good point! We used the zip tie as a temporary measure to ensure we didn't lose another one till we got more SS wire...
great content...nellie might change when she see's how down to earth and real and natural your channel is!!..if not so be it...loving the adventure.....are you gnna head south thru the Suez or tackle the atlantic?
After showing off the sites of the Mediterranean what will be your winter plans? An additional option is a harbor and yacht club winter experience in Saudi Arabia. Another channel is delighted with the accommodations and hospitality there.(Sailing Zatara.)
hi Craig. We intend to sail the Med for another 2 seasons and then hopefully go down through the Gulf and to the Maldives and Seychelles and then possibly back through the Suez and then do the Atlantic... All hopeful plans as we learnt that nothing is ever concrete with sailing!
It's understandable you can't discuss the legal proceedings, however, could you comment about what you would do differently when acquiring insurance so as to avoid each of the challenges you've had. Thanks!!
Hi Mark. Yes one major thing would be to careful if there is a clause saying that in the event of a dispute, English law will be used. Avoid this as English law compared to US or other laws are based on the 1800s law which is very unfavourable to the person insured and VERY favourable to the company...
Suggestion: Use proper Stainless Steel Seizing Wire on shackle pins rather than zip ties as I see in your video.
Yes you are right, Carl! We always try to if we have it.
Hi. I've a rigging and sail-plan question. I am surprised and the height of the bottom of the boom that extends from the mast, above the cabin, due to the high fly-bridge. Is there a different model from Lagoon, or another manufacturer or kit-producer, that allows more sail area placed lower above the water, lower on the mast? Is there an sensible modification option, for the next time the rigging and sails are due for replacement to make that high fly bridge lower or retractable, and the boom lower, and the sail plan lower and perhaps larger?
When you have an opportunity to confer with rigging, sail, and vessel experts, pose the question and inform us, please.
Thanks for the comment Don, in reality, it is much better to buy a boat configured for better performance than to take a heavy comfort based (slow) cat and try to modify it. If you want better performance, buy a boat built for that from the outset as modifications after are very expensive and probably reduce the value of the boat unless done really well...
I've seen that you dive to clean the hull as it's like a regular snorkeling... I strongly recomend to put earplugs when you work down there... While cleaning bottom with a sponge, lots of little creatures are scattered around.If you're a little bit unlucky (you know... hate to say but you guys really are) and one of them gets into your ear, it may cause serious issues to drive you crazy, like endless ringings and so.
Thanks Sedat, Usually when all you have is algae there are no or very few insects anthem. The heavy contamination with barnacles and soft solid growth is when there are insects in the process. I have had one instance when there was a huge outflow of insects (thick growth in a static boats of several months and was really horrible! You can usually see if the growth contains sea creatures as you start to scrape and as can see of this algae it was only the thin grass and nothing in it. I do have a string on board to flush things out of ears if needed but you are right that those insects can cause infections as can just ordinary seawater... As you say, ear plugs would reduce the risk for both of these issues so thanks for the reminder!
By the way, we do not consider ourselves "unlucky" and these events occur because we are living a full life and they can just occur in that process of a full and adventuresome life! We also don't consider ourselves "lucky" as everything we have achieved is planned and worked towards for the best part of 20 years together. The events that occur are just hiccups on the way to achieving our dreams and life lessons that we will learn from and hopefully make us better people.
Regards, John and Eli
Please…More interesting information regarding the places and history and people of the region u r visiting. I prefer and long to learn about countries I will never get to visit personally 🇨🇦
Ok thanks for the info Yvonne! Will do...
Hi you guys just sneaking in a catchup after having covid and now getting my flue and booster shots.
Seasons are changing and med storms will be incoming. Time to head further South and West.
Yes, even the south Med was too cold for us so we headed to India!
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 😳..... thats cheating... 😂
LOL
Siete Grandi !!!❤
:)
Thank you for all you do!
Love your videos!
Can you share if you had any issues with your 45.
Would love to know why the name barefoot doctors if you don’t mind sharing.
Thanks again 🎃
Hi Roy thanks for your comment . We are both doctors and have done much aid work over the years both sailing to remote islands and wherever we travel generally. When we sold our business to sail full time , We wanted to not just sail but sail with purpose so we are still doctoring with advice or physically attending people from our boat now as we travel around.- hence Barefoot Doctors Sailing!
Buy one of those rotating tools it makes removal lots easier!
Yes thanks Mark! I have seen them being used by Brian on Delos but have not gone further to buy one as yet...
More of you buys having fun.
Thanks!
Well done team keep having fun
Thanks Mark!
Hello, not sure if you mentioned it in the video! Did you have to pay for the anchorage in Ponza?
Hi Allan, no anchoring is free almost everywhere. Occasional places have anchoring fees but very rare eg National parks, Croatia, some restricted areas etc.
Will we find out what caused the fire? I'm so curious about this and I'm guessing yamnar?
Hey Magnus, still with the lawyers but we can say it is not the engines or the batteries...
Eli have you tried playing harry chapin - six string orchestra - only joking - jimmy barnes wife Mahala learnt to play each week on yt during covid with Jimmy singing a song, so show a guitar segment in your videos occasionally as you gain confidence
Haha oh well Jim there is hope! It is so funny to say I am so busy now we are sailing full time, I have to schedule in time to practice! Might have to have a word with the captain!
If that lost pin was made of steel then I'd get a big magnet and drag it through the area you think it might be in.
316 stainless steel is not magnetic.
Great creative thinking though - but yes, as Jack says, good SS is not magnetic...
Nice attitude 🍾
Thats nice of you to say Martin, thanks!
Good on you both for your positive attitude to keep moving forward. Clearly, that topless girl really affected John's performance on the paddle-board. Shame on you John! It had nothing to do with having to go backwards. Still I would have looked too! Any chance to see a white pointer or two...
🤣😂🤣. John, Perhaps you should rub the hulls down once a week rather than let it build up, then less rubbing would be involved and less scourer need be used and less chance of removing the anti-foul. I'm sure you're in the water more than once a week swimming and snorkelling...And even doing it once a week, you don't have to do ALL of it at the same time, You can just do parts and move on to the next section next time you're in. If You end up doing it again when it is quite thick as it was this time, rig some ropes that go along the length of the hulls, but are tied under the hulls with cross ropes (say, every 1m - 1.5m apart), and Loose enough to leave only a couple of inches to grab hold of (between the rope and the hull), in a LOOSE (very loose) netting style of cradle. I would run two lines - one each side of the keel and one around the water line or just under the waterline on each side of the hull. This way you can grab hold of the ropes at any point and this helps you pull yourself down or forward or to a stationary position if needed. You can wind your legs into the rope and can help hold you still (best done barefoot of course). You can picture yourself climbing the rigging as in days of old - except underwater. It's even easier with a surface supply hook rather than diving equipment, although that can be handy! If you are short on ropes just use one cross rope at a metre at a time and move it aft as necessary. A good sailing chandlery will stock simple rope clips that don't damage ropes when you clip onto them. Check them out. They look like a BIG safety pin. I'm Sure you know them.
Best of luck moving forward. Fair 💨's and following🌊's.
Thanks GB. We missed this comment way back but thanks for your regular contributions!
Hi would love to know how you get internet,weather forecast and cell phone
Thanks Malcolm. We will do a video on it one day...
I would love to volunteer to be part of your crew sometime in the future. How often do you look to take on extra hands?
Thanks Danielli, very infrequently and we will probably do it only on the larger ocean crossings from now on. We will try and let folk know if we are but the last time we advertised on Crew seeker..
Hi. Yes please continue as you can, to inform us of the trials, challenges, and developments, and the resolution of the fire-damaged boat loss claim.
The builders, brokers, yacht clubs owners, harbor operators and vessel owners ought to all be vocal and determined in the reduction of obstacles and costs of insuring and the hurdles and delays to placing and collecting valid claims. These vessels are our homes or livelihoods, or both. Rapidity of service and satisfactory resolution of getting, maintaining, renewing, and any necessary claiming upon vessel policy coverage is essential.
I wrote we, however, I'll only become a vessel owner if the insurance debacles are significantly reduced. ...or as I can perhaps at some point be self reliant and go the self-insurance route, or possibly oin into a not-for-profit mutual protection and recovery association to get necessary coverage to be allowed entry into harbors and to gain docking and slip use.
Thanks for your support and input Don!
Bye Nat & David 👋 until next time!
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Here's hoping the lawyers can come to an equitable agreement soon and you get your check to cover all the losses.
Yes we hope so....
actual sail handling
Thanks Ysesq. Do you mean how to set the sails in the different wind angles and strengths or do you mean the practical process of raising , lowering and adjusting sails?
@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 practical process.
Ever day on your boat
:) Thanks for following.
What is the name of Natasha's band?
When we looked it up we could not find it and Linking show her working as an Art gallery manager back in the USA so perhaps she went back to her conventional income source. Sorry we can't help and we had hoped she might see your post and fill it in - but fingers crossed...
All you need is liability insurance, if any. If you finance a boat you are forced to get insurance, which means you should not be buying in the first place. As far as marina access, you can allow a lean on your home, not your boat up to 1/2 a million dollars. Again if you can't do this, stay off the water. If some young kids slam into you, just laugh it off, they have no money. If a charter boat hits you, they are covered, maybe? Your only saving grace, "Maybe" is the fact this happened in US waters, good luck, but don't hold your breath.
Yes it's always a tough call...
You are extremely lucky that you can continue your lifestyle without the insurance pay out. I absolutely loathe insurance companies and have avoided insuring things all my life including very valuable cars and houses.
I am assuming that the insurance company is weaseling out on the basis that it should be a warranty claim against the boat builder. Of course this doesn't help you one bit. In my opinion they should pay you out and then chase the builder themselves.
Anyway this is one of many outs that insurance companies frequently use and owners of relatively new boats should be warned of this.
Yes we hope to share many lessons when the court issues are over... Thanks Jules!
this dude have lost his cat in the fire, and now his playing fire in a new cat. they have a new name, the Firefoot Doctors...lol..
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It would be nice if Nellie shared her image. But one must respect ones feelings. If she does the filmimg,no worries.
Thanks Thomas. She did get more relaxed about it further ahead...