Hi everyone! We are currently crossing the Gulf Stream. Please keep leaving comments and reaching out, we will be responding to everyone as soon as we can! 🫶❤️⛵️
You’re doing well, accepting the small problems and not letting them build up ,find enjoyment in every challenging situation know that you’re learning every day.
Thank you! We are certainly trying our best! Every challenge is just a new learning experience that will let us know our boat better and gets us just a bit saltier. Thank you for being here with us ❤
You guys are figuring out cruising life pretty fast. Anchoring in the Bahamas is many times a guess, that is why , if possible, dive the anchor and see what you are dealing with. If I know there may be some bad weather, I put out a second anchor. It may be a bit of a tangle in the morning but I am usually in the same spot. Also, lighting is a real concern, especially on cats due to the increased water surface area. It also does not need to directly hit you. I am on strike #3. The last two hit trees on land nearby but still came in thru antennas and then thru any items networked with the radios. Now I disconnect everything. Power, antennas, network cables. I use handheld electronics to monitor my position or communicate during storms and I have built a Faraday box to store any other electronics or removable displays. This is definitely a pain but I have not had to replace anything in the past 5 years even when boats right next to me were hit. I know on the first trip there is the excitement of seeing new things, the next island, the next bay, etc. But try not to be in a rush. Hang out in an area for a while. Explore deeply, not just the known path. It is a lifestyle, not a vacation. We spent a week in July in Foxtown one year over the Bahamian independence Day. Went to their town celebration, made some great friends and learned a lot. A memory that will be with me forever. Keep living the dream and making friends and memories.
We are certainly learning by doing, which can be pretty brutal at times 😂 A lot of people talk about how to use a second anchor and we had to bust one out just recently! It really does help! Good to know about the lightning! We tossed our crucial electronics in the oven when the storm was passing by, just to make sure we had what we needed to get help if something happened lol We definitely tried to get over to the Abacos in a hurry! But just not enough time this season to see too much of the Bahamas. Will definitely be taking it slowly next season, and are planning on slowing down on the east coast this summer ❤ That memory in Foxtown sounds amazing, it is the kind of travel that really sticks with you for a lifetime ❤ Really appreciate you being here with us another week! 🎉⛵❤
It is the way we decided to go about it, even if it is harder at times. Thank you joining us another week, we really appreciate having you here with us ☮❤🍎
You guys are amazing. Stop being so down on yourselves. Most young adults your age are not doing what you are! Think about how far you have come in such a short time and 🎉🎉 the victories. Nothing in life worth anything is free, easy, or quick. Embrace and enjoy the journey!
Thank you so much! It can be hard but putting it into perspective is so helpful! We certainly are learning fast and breaking things, but out here doing it! We really appreciate you being with us another week! It certainly is a challenge but so worth it ❤⛵
Good to see you didn’t have any seasickness this time. Hope you enjoyed those anchorages and took advantage of all the swimming and snorkeling. I see Michaela was starting to get some color from all the sun lol. As always safe travels and be proud of yourselves for all you continue to accomplish!
It is definitely a bummer of one to get out of the way early, but now we will get to learn about some sail drive leg repair and see what it is like hauling out ❤
The excitement of surviving in a new way of living. Although we only see the glamours side of sand beaches, open water and carefree living there are so many hours of challenges I know you cannot show. Learning as you go, so much fun. LOL. Soon you will look back and laugh and say this is what makes us stronger. Time to jump on land and start exploring the places you go. Life is more than just bouncing on water and boat projects. Cheers
Definitely can't wait to slow down and get to explore more of the places we are :) We hope we aren't overselling things, we will definitely be sharing more of the realities of things breaking shortly. Thank you for watching!
Use one or two more wraps on the winches is a small tip. You risk putting too much load on the bolts between the winch and the self tailing on top. Not a showstopper (the winch will work. But it's annoying when the self tailing is just slipping. ;) Nice to see you're growing into the life onboard. Continuinue having fun, fair winds.
Thank you for the advice! Will definitely give it a try! We are so happy to take tips like this, really helps us as we are figuring things out! ❤⛵ We appreciate you watching!
@patrickandmichaela The winching is actually a bit harder and more fiddly, but it saves the bolts between the selftailing and winch ;) you'll see when you maintain the winches :)
Another great video. You guys seem to get better at this with each passing video. The way you got your anchor unstuck is exactly what I would have done. Each day is a new experience and it seems like you two are tackling it with ease. Cheers to every Sunday and a new video! ❤
We are certainly figuring out as we go! It can be super tough some days but it is worth it! Sometimes the simple fix is the one that just works 🙂 Thank you for joining us another week 🎉❤⛵
Thanks for showing us so much real saillife ! Getting to know you and living this life through your eyes is great content, hope you have a better crossing this time around ^^
So glad the seasickness is better and 👍 to wearing your safety harnesses you both are learning so much about sailing life I cannot wait to join the adventure
Seems to get better some days and worse others, but we are figuring it out! Each day comes with some small lessons, or some way too large lessons, but we are here for it! Thank you for sticking with us!
I don't know how far behind your videos are from real time but you're doing an amazing job! Super impressed. Pro tip: a hookah diving system is a game changer for shallow diving i.e. the anchor, or cleaning the bottom or even spearfishing in some areas. A hookah diving system is just a battery powered air pump with a scuba hose and mouthpiece connected to it directly. No tank (in most cases). These are available commercially, or you can buy the parts and make your own, which is what I did. Much less money than full scuba. eBay has one with a backup tank and setup for two divers for $800 (I also have this one). Others for single divers to 20-30ft depth for as low as $200. Even works from a dinghy. Super handy and almost no setup time. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.
We will have to look into this! It would be awesome to get more time underwater, especially if it's something we can DIY! Thank you so much for the advice! Really appreciate your kind words, thank you for being here with us ❤⛵🎉😊
Well this is the channel that pretty much convinced my wife & I to make a move on this lifestyle. We drove to the nearby sailing club and have started looking for potential boats! We've started to record our adventure as well!
That is amazing to hear! I would also look at our channel and say "Hey, if they can figure it out, anyone can" 😂 Hopefully see you on the water soon! 🎉⛵
We are so happy to have you here with us! Sometimes it is a dream, sometimes it is a little less, but it's the highs and lows that make it worth doing! Thank you for watching ❤😊
It's awesome that you guys see problems as lessons. I'm glad that the fish feeding scheme you had on the first gulf crossing is less. Let's hope it becomes a memory of a feeding scheme. You guys are an inspiration to those of us who wish they could do what you are doing. An old fart like me has dreamed all my life of sailing the seas but never had the opportunity and because of you two that will change!! Keep doing what you are doing!
Ha, sea sickness seems to be coming and going, but we are committed to figuring out what works for us to keep going! We are so glad we can share this journey with everyone and show what it is like, hopefully to get some people on the water or let people enjoy the highs and lows from wherever they are ❤ Thank you for being here with us! ⛵❤
You guys are rockin it! Enjoying another weeks video 😊Also I’m loving how honest you are with everything and you show it how it is and how you are experiencing boat life.
Thank you for the kind words! We are certainly trying to show what it is actually like, or at least what it is like for us as total noobs after all 😂 Appreciate you watching! ❤⛵
Your an inspiring young couple , thanks for taking us along on your sailing adventures and mishaps ! I feel your woes , joys , your pride & all your mixed feelings as you share them 🙏 Very refreshing . Safe travels
Salty snack will actually make seasickness worse, so be careful with the pringles tip. Generally have light dry snacks, stay away from salt, acidic, sweet and fatty/greasy foods.
Thank you for the advice! seems so personal on what works for some vs others, we will certainly be trying them all to figure out what works for us! Appreciate you helping ❤
One day you will be doing this with your eyes closed! Its so much fun watching you overcome bad, learning with every mile, and acceptance what you must! Sleepless nights for one! Look the Bahamas have had worst weather for years.. what a great year to learn. Every single channel has dragged anchor this year..
Certainly feels like we are learning fast and breaking things, but so glad to be out here doing it! It feels better knowing that it is not just us 😅 Thank you for joining us on another week of adventure ❤🎉
❤ Thank you for being here with us! We are certainly out here figuring it out together 😊 Learning fast and breaking things, but we are doing it! Thank you for joining us another week
Love watching your sailing adventures! If you're looking for some stunning new destinations to explore, consider setting sail around Canada’s beautiful coasts. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island offer breathtaking scenery, friendly harbours & even friendlier people, perfect for summer sailing. Can't wait to see where your journey takes you next, and hopefully, it includes some Canadian waters!
It would be awesome to get all the way up to Canada! We have heard such great things about Nova Scotia, just have to hit it during the summer. Too afraid of the cold 😂 Thank you for watching! ❤⛵
God bless you both ❤ you're doing a great job.... I completely feel you, going through new things can be scary especially surrounded by water 🌊🌊 I'm happy for you and love watching you learn this new way of living. Keep on loving, learning and living
Wow! Your videos are getting so much better and I love the music & the photography. I’ve been here with you since the beginning and I plan to continue watching the two of you having fun and becoming experienced sailors. Mostly though I love seeing the dancing, the love and the mutual respect you show one another. May it stay that way forever.
Thank you so much for all of the kind words! We put so much work into them and are so happy people enjoy them ❤ We have been together for a bit over 10 years and have really had the chance to grow up together
You're both great and doing far better than you seem to think you are! Re sea sickness, I suffer terribly and feel for you. The wrist bands really work if you get the pressure point right. My pre crossing (ferry) prep: Scrambled eggs on toast Sturgeon tablets (probably not for you due to drowsiness) Wristbands Ginger shots/chews etc Lying down I'd never have the guts to do what you're doing...good luck and enjoy!
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement! We really appreciate the seasickness advice! We certainly need it still 😂 Really appreciate you being here with us another week ❤⛵
cheers for another video guys!! loved as always!! ..bless ya michalla with ya anxiety ..i suffer from it myself so i know how u can catastrphise over stuff..keep ya chin up guys ya sailing!!
So glad you enjoyed the video! Anxiety can be so tough to deal with, we know first hand ❤ Can be tough but we just try to go out there and figure it out. Thank you so much for being with us another week ❤⛵
There's really nothing you can do about lightening so it's not worth worrying about it. The best you can do is toss your portable electronics into the oven until the storm passes. Cay is the Spanish spelling of Key and is pronounced the same way. Green Turtle Key. My boat is named "Cay Of Sea" because all notes in the key of C are natural.
Love the boat name! Yes! Definitely a mistake we have been making, but know better now! And yeah, seems like if you talk to any boater who has been on the water for a long time they talk about the number of lightning strikes they've had, not if they've had one 😅 Thanks for joining us another week! ❤⛵🎉
Another tip I just noticed while watching. I see you’ve got your isinglass up all the way around the cockpit so it’s sheltering you from the breeze. I know for my wife when she gets sea sick getting her face in the breeze helps, along with looking at the horizon, so might not hurt to maybe open one to slow some airflow in the cabin.
I was thinking the same thing last time we were sailing! The wind certainly helps keep the seasickness at bay, and unless we are downwind sailing the cockpit is pretty protected. Thanks for the advice! We appreciate you being here with us
Keep it up, your videos are very authentic and we can feel your emotions. What you're doing is inspiring, it makes me dream. Congratulations! I'm older than you and I would have loved to have your courage and determination ;)
😊 Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! We are certainly just out here figuring things out as we go ❤ Really appreciate you being here with us! Hopefully see you on the water one day!
I think the big thing is your geting a handle on the sea sickness . Awesome . Is this going to be a live aboard adventure or are you parking the boat??. Dont forget The Warning will help pass your days . . Looking forward to the next one . Take care Bye frome New Zealand . 🍻💐👍🇳🇿twa
We plan to live aboard and cruise full time! Seems like the seasickness will come and go, but we are committed to getting past it! We appreciate you spending another week with us
Loved the shots at the end of this one barring about the yoke ): i guess thats what happens when you cant go to the store and get a fresh pack of eggs to replace it easily So cool! Do you guys have any tentative schedules for sailing plans now that you are done with going south? how far out do you plan?
Great to see that seasickness didn't rear its ugly head this time and also that you got to enjoy the sail much more. It also seems like the experience is starting to kick in for you both and you're finding solutions to problems on the fly. As you know, life on a boat is one series of fixing problems, and judging buy what Patrick said at the end of the video I stand by one of my previous comments about buying a second sailboat, towing it behind you and using it for spares (and excess storage) 😂 And laundry? Noob error surely? Thought you'd both learnt in the early days to wear minimal / no clothes as much as possible? Reduces the pressure on you to wash stuff, plus saves on laundry detergents which can pollute the sea (or costs a fortune if you get the ocean-friendly variety). I've got my fingers crossed for you both that the calamity revealed at the end of the video isn't something that comes with a massive repair bill!!
Seasickness seems to come and go, but we are committed to figuring it out! It is definitely worth it if you have to buy a spare part to buy two. I think the saying goes "Two is one and one is none" 😅 We honestly do pretty limited laundry, it is the bed sheets that get you 😂 The repair will cost.... more than we would love but not enough that it will stop us. Will be sharing more of that shortly! Thank you so much for being here with us another week ❤😊⛵
@@patrickandmichaela I guess as far as seasickness is concerned then I suppose all you can do is experiment with different ways of combatting it until you can find one or two solid solutions. Hopefully as you continue to gain stronger sea legs this will also help. Gutted for you about the cost for the fix you need. I look forward to seeing more on it with the next video. And no probs for being here 😎
Thank you for joining us on this adventure! 🎉⛵ Michaela takes the maps from Navionics and Google Maps and then draws them in Procreate to animate over. It is a bit more work, but fun and avoids any issues with companies being mad we are using their stuff for free 😂
Correct! We just use mobile-regional because we are often close enough to land where it still counts as not priority, but when we are crossing any more than 10 miles off shore we turn on the temporary priority data to make sure we keep our connection. Because the pricing works out the same as pre paying for the 250, we think it makes more sense this way. 🙂
I am sure you guys will know but make sure you padlock your outboard motor and tender when going ashore, they are the most stolen items of the sailing community. Aussie Pete
Yes! We have a lock bar that goes over our outboard that covers the screws that keep it on. The second line we have from the dinghy is the steel lined rope that we lock to the dinghy! Would be such a bummer to get either of them taken, so we are always annoyingly diligent about keeping them secure :)
We are like, 1-2 weeks behind in general. Really tough to find the balance of sharing exact updates and having enough time to get the videos edited and released! Would actually like to be a little more ahead but we are getting there 😊
We definitely will be doing one soon, shooting for one a quarter (and one a month on Patreon!). Probably not on passage though depending on where we are. Starlink is great but gets more expensive out in the ocean (around $2/GB)
It may have been water in the light? It seem to be working now! But will have to see if we need to go up the mast and change the whole unit. Hard when things work sometimes and not others 😂
@patrickandmichaela wow so cool you responding,so fast even. Well at least it will make good content, but definetly something I'd be checking out before it became a problem or at least find a work around. Best of luck though.
@@bc_life2374 yes! It is also our tri color light so definitely want it to be working! We have been using a combination of our top light and tail light at anchor to make sure people see us :)
@patrickandmichaela you guys are the real deal, can't wait for more content doing a fantastic job showing the real day to day vs just the post card material. Keep it up you will be a hit. Stay safe out there and have fun for the rest of land locked folks.
A lil stuck in a damn nice place ….why do things break when u r in the nicest places. Its like your boat is telling you not to enjoy it too much. . Hope you have been able to resolve and the community assisted you
Indeed, having to sit there and wait to figure things out while snorkeling around is certainly not terrible, but does put a damper on things. We are figuring it out though! Thank you for watching! ⛵❤
It's a trick question. It doesn't matter how it's spelled. It's always pronounced "key". So... key = key, cay = key, kay = key, quay = key, Greenland = key... ...erm... Well maybe not that last one. ;-)
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Hi everyone! We are currently crossing the Gulf Stream. Please keep leaving comments and reaching out, we will be responding to everyone as soon as we can! 🫶❤️⛵️
Cheering you guys on
You’re doing well, accepting the small problems and not letting them build up ,find enjoyment in every challenging situation know that you’re learning every day.
Thank you! We are certainly trying our best! Every challenge is just a new learning experience that will let us know our boat better and gets us just a bit saltier. Thank you for being here with us ❤
You guys are figuring out cruising life pretty fast. Anchoring in the Bahamas is many times a guess, that is why , if possible, dive the anchor and see what you are dealing with. If I know there may be some bad weather, I put out a second anchor. It may be a bit of a tangle in the morning but I am usually in the same spot. Also, lighting is a real concern, especially on cats due to the increased water surface area. It also does not need to directly hit you. I am on strike #3. The last two hit trees on land nearby but still came in thru antennas and then thru any items networked with the radios. Now I disconnect everything. Power, antennas, network cables. I use handheld electronics to monitor my position or communicate during storms and I have built a Faraday box to store any other electronics or removable displays. This is definitely a pain but I have not had to replace anything in the past 5 years even when boats right next to me were hit.
I know on the first trip there is the excitement of seeing new things, the next island, the next bay, etc. But try not to be in a rush. Hang out in an area for a while. Explore deeply, not just the known path. It is a lifestyle, not a vacation. We spent a week in July in Foxtown one year over the Bahamian independence Day. Went to their town celebration, made some great friends and learned a lot. A memory that will be with me forever.
Keep living the dream and making friends and memories.
We are certainly learning by doing, which can be pretty brutal at times 😂 A lot of people talk about how to use a second anchor and we had to bust one out just recently! It really does help! Good to know about the lightning! We tossed our crucial electronics in the oven when the storm was passing by, just to make sure we had what we needed to get help if something happened lol
We definitely tried to get over to the Abacos in a hurry! But just not enough time this season to see too much of the Bahamas. Will definitely be taking it slowly next season, and are planning on slowing down on the east coast this summer ❤ That memory in Foxtown sounds amazing, it is the kind of travel that really sticks with you for a lifetime ❤ Really appreciate you being here with us another week! 🎉⛵❤
Learning by doing,that is how I also did it, love you guys, well done, peace, love and fruit!
It is the way we decided to go about it, even if it is harder at times. Thank you joining us another week, we really appreciate having you here with us ☮❤🍎
You guys are amazing. Stop being so down on yourselves. Most young adults your age are not doing what you are! Think about how far you have come in such a short time and 🎉🎉 the victories. Nothing in life worth anything is free, easy, or quick. Embrace and enjoy the journey!
Thank you so much! It can be hard but putting it into perspective is so helpful! We certainly are learning fast and breaking things, but out here doing it! We really appreciate you being with us another week! It certainly is a challenge but so worth it ❤⛵
Good to see you didn’t have any seasickness this time. Hope you enjoyed those anchorages and took advantage of all the swimming and snorkeling. I see Michaela was starting to get some color from all the sun lol. As always safe travels and be proud of yourselves for all you continue to accomplish!
We certainly tried to enjoy every minute we had in the Bahamas! So nice to be out in the sun and swimming in so many shades of blue water
Wow ! You guys are cramming in the “learning experiences “ ?! You seem to be rising to meet each and every challenge though ! 😊👍
Yes! Definitely moving fast and breaking things, but we are trying to stay optimistic and work through it together ❤⛵ Thank you for watching!
Oh man. Just when I thought everything went well. Broken steering yoke. Good luck
It is definitely a bummer of one to get out of the way early, but now we will get to learn about some sail drive leg repair and see what it is like hauling out ❤
The excitement of surviving in a new way of living. Although we only see the glamours side of sand beaches, open water and carefree living there are so many hours of challenges I know you cannot show. Learning as you go, so much fun. LOL. Soon you will look back and laugh and say this is what makes us stronger. Time to jump on land and start exploring the places you go. Life is more than just bouncing on water and boat projects. Cheers
Definitely can't wait to slow down and get to explore more of the places we are :) We hope we aren't overselling things, we will definitely be sharing more of the realities of things breaking shortly.
Thank you for watching!
Use one or two more wraps on the winches is a small tip. You risk putting too much load on the bolts between the winch and the self tailing on top. Not a showstopper (the winch will work. But it's annoying when the self tailing is just slipping. ;) Nice to see you're growing into the life onboard. Continuinue having fun, fair winds.
Thank you for the advice! Will definitely give it a try! We are so happy to take tips like this, really helps us as we are figuring things out! ❤⛵ We appreciate you watching!
@patrickandmichaela The winching is actually a bit harder and more fiddly, but it saves the bolts between the selftailing and winch ;) you'll see when you maintain the winches :)
You guys are handling this new life very well! Praying for a safe travels 🤗
Thank you so much! We really appreciate you being here with us ❤
Another great video. You guys seem to get better at this with each passing video. The way you got your anchor unstuck is exactly what I would have done. Each day is a new experience and it seems like you two are tackling it with ease.
Cheers to every Sunday and a new video! ❤
We are certainly figuring out as we go! It can be super tough some days but it is worth it! Sometimes the simple fix is the one that just works 🙂 Thank you for joining us another week 🎉❤⛵
Great job reanchoring in the dark! It can be unnerving for a lot of sailors, and you both are taking on these first-time challenges so well!
Thank you so much ❤ It is always hard getting through something the first time but gets easier every time!
@patrickandmichaela it will continue to do so, you've got this 💪🏻
Awesome guys! Good on you for taking on this adventure.
It is certainly a lot to take on but we are going for it! Thanks for joining us ❤🎉⛵
Thanks for showing us so much real saillife !
Getting to know you and living this life through your eyes is great content, hope you have a better crossing this time around ^^
We certainly try to keep things as authentic as possible! Better to show what it is actually like for complete noobs ❤
So glad the seasickness is better and 👍 to wearing your safety harnesses you both are learning so much about sailing life I cannot wait to join the adventure
Seems to get better some days and worse others, but we are figuring it out! Each day comes with some small lessons, or some way too large lessons, but we are here for it! Thank you for sticking with us!
I don't know how far behind your videos are from real time but you're doing an amazing job! Super impressed. Pro tip: a hookah diving system is a game changer for shallow diving i.e. the anchor, or cleaning the bottom or even spearfishing in some areas. A hookah diving system is just a battery powered air pump with a scuba hose and mouthpiece connected to it directly. No tank (in most cases). These are available commercially, or you can buy the parts and make your own, which is what I did. Much less money than full scuba. eBay has one with a backup tank and setup for two divers for $800 (I also have this one). Others for single divers to 20-30ft depth for as low as $200. Even works from a dinghy. Super handy and almost no setup time. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.
We will have to look into this! It would be awesome to get more time underwater, especially if it's something we can DIY! Thank you so much for the advice! Really appreciate your kind words, thank you for being here with us ❤⛵🎉😊
Well this is the channel that pretty much convinced my wife & I to make a move on this lifestyle. We drove to the nearby sailing club and have started looking for potential boats! We've started to record our adventure as well!
That is amazing to hear! I would also look at our channel and say "Hey, if they can figure it out, anyone can" 😂 Hopefully see you on the water soon! 🎉⛵
@@patrickandmichaela Been watching you guys since you bought your boat!
I so look forward to your video's and love seeing you both figure it out, It's so awesome to see! I say you all are "living the dream"...😄 🏝
We are so happy to have you here with us! Sometimes it is a dream, sometimes it is a little less, but it's the highs and lows that make it worth doing! Thank you for watching ❤😊
It's awesome that you guys see problems as lessons. I'm glad that the fish feeding scheme you had on the first gulf crossing is less. Let's hope it becomes a memory of a feeding scheme. You guys are an inspiration to those of us who wish they could do what you are doing. An old fart like me has dreamed all my life of sailing the seas but never had the opportunity and because of you two that will change!! Keep doing what you are doing!
Ha, sea sickness seems to be coming and going, but we are committed to figuring out what works for us to keep going! We are so glad we can share this journey with everyone and show what it is like, hopefully to get some people on the water or let people enjoy the highs and lows from wherever they are ❤ Thank you for being here with us! ⛵❤
You guys are rockin it! Enjoying another weeks video 😊Also I’m loving how honest you are with everything and you show it how it is and how you are experiencing boat life.
Thank you for the kind words! We are certainly trying to show what it is actually like, or at least what it is like for us as total noobs after all 😂 Appreciate you watching! ❤⛵
Your growth as sailors and video producers is really quite amazing.
😊 your words are so kind and encouraging! Thank you so much for being here with us ❤
Your an inspiring young couple , thanks for taking us along on your sailing adventures and mishaps !
I feel your woes , joys , your pride & all your mixed feelings as you share them 🙏
Very refreshing .
Safe travels
Thank you so much for being here with us! We are just trying to show all the highs and lows of getting into this lifestyle 🙂❤
I have been watching since the beginning for you both. So exciting to watch your journey.
Thank you so much for being with us through this whole adventure! So glad you are here with us ❤
Salty snack will actually make seasickness worse, so be careful with the pringles tip. Generally have light dry snacks, stay away from salt, acidic, sweet and fatty/greasy foods.
Thank you for the advice! seems so personal on what works for some vs others, we will certainly be trying them all to figure out what works for us! Appreciate you helping ❤
Oh the silly moments are best! always hold each other tight always!
❤ Feel so lucky to be doing this together ❤ Thank you for watching!
Hi guys! I'm glad to see that you are doing well. It's always a treat to see you both. Thanks for what you do!
Thank you! We hope you are doing well as well! We really appreciate having you here on our adventure with us! 🙂🎉⛵
Safe travels, love following along; thank you for sharing!
We really appreciate you being here with us! Thanks for joining us another week ❤⛵🎉
One day you will be doing this with your eyes closed! Its so much fun watching you overcome bad, learning with every mile, and acceptance what you must! Sleepless nights for one! Look the Bahamas have had worst weather for years.. what a great year to learn. Every single channel has dragged anchor this year..
Certainly feels like we are learning fast and breaking things, but so glad to be out here doing it! It feels better knowing that it is not just us 😅 Thank you for joining us on another week of adventure ❤🎉
@@patrickandmichaela wouldn't miss it! 😎
You are doing great! Thanks for sharing.
❤ Thank you for watching! 🎉❤❤
Yes Pringles for the win!
Definitely! If nothing else they are just good to have around 😂 Thank you for watching! ❤⛵
You two are doing great and learning a lot very fast so stay safe and enjoy yourself's
Love you both ❤
Take care of each other ❤
❤ Thank you for being here with us! We are certainly out here figuring it out together 😊 Learning fast and breaking things, but we are doing it! Thank you for joining us another week
NOt going to lie dont know how I found you guys but Love the videos
So glad you found us no matter how it happened! Thank you for sticking with us! ❤⛵🎉
Love watching your sailing adventures! If you're looking for some stunning new destinations to explore, consider setting sail around Canada’s beautiful coasts. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island offer breathtaking scenery, friendly harbours & even friendlier people, perfect for summer sailing. Can't wait to see where your journey takes you next, and hopefully, it includes some Canadian waters!
It would be awesome to get all the way up to Canada! We have heard such great things about Nova Scotia, just have to hit it during the summer. Too afraid of the cold 😂 Thank you for watching! ❤⛵
God bless you both ❤ you're doing a great job.... I completely feel you, going through new things can be scary especially surrounded by water 🌊🌊
I'm happy for you and love watching you learn this new way of living.
Keep on loving, learning and living
😊❤ Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! We are certainly out here figuring it out as we go 😂 Appreciate you being here
Wow! Your videos are getting so much better and I love the music & the photography. I’ve been here with you since the beginning and I plan to continue watching the two of you having fun and becoming experienced sailors. Mostly though I love seeing the dancing, the love and the mutual respect you show one another. May it stay that way forever.
Thank you so much for all of the kind words! We put so much work into them and are so happy people enjoy them ❤ We have been together for a bit over 10 years and have really had the chance to grow up together
You are learning every single day good work guys. Aussie Pete
Some days we learn small lessons, some days we learn really large lessons 😂 But it is certainly learning by doing! Thank you for joining us ❤
It’s great to follow your travels and see your progress! So many new experiences for you! I hope the good outweighs the bad!
We are so glad to have you join us on this adventure! We are also hoping it turns out that way, but only time will tell 😅 Thank you for watching! ❤⛵
You're both great and doing far better than you seem to think you are!
Re sea sickness, I suffer terribly and feel for you. The wrist bands really work if you get the pressure point right.
My pre crossing (ferry) prep:
Scrambled eggs on toast
Sturgeon tablets (probably not for you due to drowsiness)
Wristbands
Ginger shots/chews etc
Lying down
I'd never have the guts to do what you're doing...good luck and enjoy!
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement! We really appreciate the seasickness advice! We certainly need it still 😂 Really appreciate you being here with us another week ❤⛵
When I see you guys in these headphones 🎧 I want to sing 🎤 “Grand control to mayor Tom…”😂
😂😂😂 These noise canceling headphones can be goofy large but they have mostly been good! Thanks for watching!
♥love yall 8:40 it looks like patrick is using the binoculars to really enjoy the view
You have to look around and pretend the 100 dollar binoculars you brought will ever be in focus 😂
Love following you two! Good job and thanks for sharing it ALL!!!! So important
Thank you so much for watching! We really appreciate having you here with us ❤⛵
cheers for another video guys!! loved as always!! ..bless ya michalla with ya anxiety ..i suffer from it myself so i know how u can catastrphise over stuff..keep ya chin up guys ya sailing!!
So glad you enjoyed the video! Anxiety can be so tough to deal with, we know first hand ❤ Can be tough but we just try to go out there and figure it out. Thank you so much for being with us another week ❤⛵
There's really nothing you can do about lightening so it's not worth worrying about it. The best you can do is toss your portable electronics into the oven until the storm passes. Cay is the Spanish spelling of Key and is pronounced the same way. Green Turtle Key. My boat is named "Cay Of Sea" because all notes in the key of C are natural.
Love the boat name! Yes! Definitely a mistake we have been making, but know better now! And yeah, seems like if you talk to any boater who has been on the water for a long time they talk about the number of lightning strikes they've had, not if they've had one 😅 Thanks for joining us another week! ❤⛵🎉
you go girl! safe sailing
Thank you so much for watching! ❤⛵🎉
Great job, you're doing it, Cruising in the Bahamas! Fun sunsets. Wishing you the best. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Appreciate you joining us on this journey! It means so much ❤⛵🎉
Another tip I just noticed while watching. I see you’ve got your isinglass up all the way around the cockpit so it’s sheltering you from the breeze. I know for my wife when she gets sea sick getting her face in the breeze helps, along with looking at the horizon, so might not hurt to maybe open one to slow some airflow in the cabin.
I was thinking the same thing last time we were sailing! The wind certainly helps keep the seasickness at bay, and unless we are downwind sailing the cockpit is pretty protected.
Thanks for the advice! We appreciate you being here with us
Your videos are getting better and better! I sure hope you guys stick with it. I really enjoy seeing your progress.
Thank you so much for the kind words! No plans to stop! So happy you are here with us ❤
You guys are doing amazing keep it up.
Thank you so much for the kind words ❤⛵
Keep it up, your videos are very authentic and we can feel your emotions. What you're doing is inspiring, it makes me dream. Congratulations! I'm older than you and I would have loved to have your courage and determination ;)
😊 Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! We are certainly just out here figuring things out as we go ❤ Really appreciate you being here with us! Hopefully see you on the water one day!
Awesome job.
Thank you so much! 🎉❤⛵
On crossings try putting one ear plug in . For sea sickness
Will have to give it a try! Really want to give a lot of options a try to see what works! Thanks for the advice ❤🎉⛵
Stay safe
Thank you! Trying our best!
Try a ear plug in one ear for seasickness it weird but works for some
Will have to give it a go! Thanks for the advice :)
I think the big thing is your geting a handle on the sea sickness . Awesome .
Is this going to be a live aboard adventure or are you parking the boat??.
Dont forget The Warning will help pass your days . .
Looking forward to the next one . Take care
Bye frome New Zealand . 🍻💐👍🇳🇿twa
We plan to live aboard and cruise full time! Seems like the seasickness will come and go, but we are committed to getting past it! We appreciate you spending another week with us
@@patrickandmichaela cool . . Hopfully il be here for a few years of video adventures 💐🍻
Check out electric washer/spin dryer Giantex has a smaller combo one that only uses 170watts. Game changer for doing laudry.
Ive had 3 of the larger 600w size ones (Della/Giantex) off amazon & they all still work even from 2017. The replacement plans are cheap also.
Giantex GX24977-PE, Mini Washer and Spinner Combo, 5.5lbs Capacity is a nice smaller one. I have the 15lb.one.
Thank you! Will have to look into this! Always love to hear first personal accounts of product recommendations
Loved the shots at the end of this one barring about the yoke ):
i guess thats what happens when you cant go to the store and get a fresh pack of eggs to replace it easily
So cool! Do you guys have any tentative schedules for sailing plans now that you are done with going south? how far out do you plan?
Great to see that seasickness didn't rear its ugly head this time and also that you got to enjoy the sail much more. It also seems like the experience is starting to kick in for you both and you're finding solutions to problems on the fly. As you know, life on a boat is one series of fixing problems, and judging buy what Patrick said at the end of the video I stand by one of my previous comments about buying a second sailboat, towing it behind you and using it for spares (and excess storage) 😂
And laundry? Noob error surely? Thought you'd both learnt in the early days to wear minimal / no clothes as much as possible? Reduces the pressure on you to wash stuff, plus saves on laundry detergents which can pollute the sea (or costs a fortune if you get the ocean-friendly variety). I've got my fingers crossed for you both that the calamity revealed at the end of the video isn't something that comes with a massive repair bill!!
Seasickness seems to come and go, but we are committed to figuring it out! It is definitely worth it if you have to buy a spare part to buy two. I think the saying goes "Two is one and one is none" 😅
We honestly do pretty limited laundry, it is the bed sheets that get you 😂
The repair will cost.... more than we would love but not enough that it will stop us. Will be sharing more of that shortly! Thank you so much for being here with us another week ❤😊⛵
@@patrickandmichaela I guess as far as seasickness is concerned then I suppose all you can do is experiment with different ways of combatting it until you can find one or two solid solutions. Hopefully as you continue to gain stronger sea legs this will also help.
Gutted for you about the cost for the fix you need. I look forward to seeing more on it with the next video. And no probs for being here 😎
Was that a dolphin I saw? I would’ve been in the water trying to chase it down course with my luck it would probably be a shark.😂
It was a dolphin! Definitely have to be careful with which fins are popping up 😂 We are still waiting to see a pod come up to the boat when sailing ❤
Great videos. Thanks for sharing your adventure, What software are you using for the animated charts?
Thank you for joining us on this adventure! 🎉⛵ Michaela takes the maps from Navionics and Google Maps and then draws them in Procreate to animate over. It is a bit more work, but fun and avoids any issues with companies being mad we are using their stuff for free 😂
I am going to recommend you watch TMG for advice on sailing cats
Will check them out, thanks!
Where will you go during hurricane season?
We have to head north!
Starlink? Mobile-regional with the mobile-priority temporarily turned on? Or… thanks
Correct! We just use mobile-regional because we are often close enough to land where it still counts as not priority, but when we are crossing any more than 10 miles off shore we turn on the temporary priority data to make sure we keep our connection. Because the pricing works out the same as pre paying for the 250, we think it makes more sense this way. 🙂
I am sure you guys will know but make sure you padlock your outboard motor and tender when going ashore, they are the most stolen items of the sailing community. Aussie Pete
Yes! We have a lock bar that goes over our outboard that covers the screws that keep it on. The second line we have from the dinghy is the steel lined rope that we lock to the dinghy! Would be such a bummer to get either of them taken, so we are always annoyingly diligent about keeping them secure :)
Do every boat have mix water from the ocean to make a drink water
Not every boat has a water maker, but ours has a seawater pro water maker!
When was this filmed? How close are your releases to the actual calendar?
We are like, 1-2 weeks behind in general. Really tough to find the balance of sharing exact updates and having enough time to get the videos edited and released! Would actually like to be a little more ahead but we are getting there 😊
You guys are doing great. I was just curious. Maybe consider a RUclips Live event maybe on longer cruises.
We definitely will be doing one soon, shooting for one a quarter (and one a month on Patreon!). Probably not on passage though depending on where we are. Starlink is great but gets more expensive out in the ocean (around $2/GB)
Way to talk through problems to find solutions. Out of curiosity what anchor are you using?
Thank you! The main anchor is a 60lb Manson Supreme!
So did you find the short in your anchor light??
It may have been water in the light? It seem to be working now! But will have to see if we need to go up the mast and change the whole unit. Hard when things work sometimes and not others 😂
@patrickandmichaela wow so cool you responding,so fast even. Well at least it will make good content, but definetly something I'd be checking out before it became a problem or at least find a work around. Best of luck though.
@@bc_life2374 yes! It is also our tri color light so definitely want it to be working! We have been using a combination of our top light and tail light at anchor to make sure people see us :)
@patrickandmichaela you guys are the real deal, can't wait for more content doing a fantastic job showing the real day to day vs just the post card material. Keep it up you will be a hit. Stay safe out there and have fun for the rest of land locked folks.
I believe Cay is pronounced “key”
Seems to be the case 😅 The more you know 😂
A lil stuck in a damn nice place ….why do things break when u r in the nicest places. Its like your boat is telling you not to enjoy it too much. . Hope you have been able to resolve and the community assisted you
Indeed, having to sit there and wait to figure things out while snorkeling around is certainly not terrible, but does put a damper on things. We are figuring it out though! Thank you for watching! ⛵❤
It's a trick question. It doesn't matter how it's spelled. It's always pronounced "key". So...
key = key,
cay = key,
kay = key,
quay = key,
Greenland = key...
...erm... Well maybe not that last one. ;-)
😂 That last one really got me! Thank you for letting us know! ❤
Is this a music channel?? do not like
Sorry to hear that! Seems like a lot of people really enjoy it!