Sorry. Gotta say it. I have watched your journey from day one along with WESail, Gone with the Wynns, Sailing One Life, Florence, Delos, Cat Great Circle, Biotrek and so many more. How many issues have you had. Plumbing, throttles, steering, electronics. It’s great to say that Seawind is addressing these but never should have happened. I can’t watch other Seawind RUclipsrs as they seem to always have issues too. I love what you do. You have mastered the art of narration over sound and video K. Fabio is always cheerful. Your production is first rate. I will always watch and take the best away but I don’t know how anyone would now consider a Seawind.
Kristen and Fabio, once again you've amazed me with another superbly executed video. It's always an absolute delight to receive notifications about your latest releases. Your ability to explain the situations you encounter draws the viewer in and truly immerses us in the episode. I must applaud you for your cool composure in the face of stressful situations. Your methodical thinking and decisive actions never cease to amaze me. You effortlessly turn what could've been a daunting event into a mere blip on the radar. It's truly inspiring to watch! Keep up the hard work. Your dedication and talent shine through in every video you produce. I eagerly look forward to your next release and the fascinating adventures that lie ahead.
I came across a Nordhavn 60 a while ago named Ship Happens. It certainly does....all the time too. On the bright side, your ship happened on a gentle sea state. Dealing with that in rough conditions could've been disastrous. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us
Ok you guys just went from being sailors to being badass category !. Hauling your rudder in the middle of the night in the open ocean damn you guys just have bragging rights !....that said this is why I bought a boat with skeg protected rudder :))
Your teamwork and calmness in that moment are amazing! Congrats to both of you. Now, will you be mine and my wife's coaches as we prepare for life on a catamaran? Great job guys!!!
You both are absolute legends! Cool, calm, and just professionals. Well done! I'd love to sail with you two! So much to teach! Thanks for sharing! Praying this gets fixed easily for you!
I watch a lot of sailing channels, and can say that you two eat wonderful meals that would make them jealous. I already had the from scratch Alfredo with bacon and sauteed veggies that I made for the family, but watching this, I'm getting quite hungry! Cooking with Fabio on the high seas! Maybe eating so well helps you maintain a great attitude when shiz goes sidewayz!
How fragile sailing can be. One moment you are blissfully sailing and the next moment you are dealing with stress. I recently crewed on a boat and had no end of engine issues and can relate to your experience. But you have a fabulous cook and as any Italian knows, nothing like a good meal to relax the mind and body 😂
I really like the format of giving a "blow by blow" of your decisions throughout the day. We bought a Royal Cape Majestic 500 which is currently lying in Langkawi. We will start cruising with our 6 boys next year when I retire. Perhaps we will meet up somewhere in SE Asia!
Thank you so much for watching and for commenting!! Congratulations on your new boat! Fantastic vessel! We are looking forward to crossing wakes with you. 😎😊
I'm a couch sailor but I would imagine reefing must be boat and sail plan specific. Condition of the sails, AWA angle, etc...There is probably some formula that takes into account sail area, SPAR size, displacement, etc.. I think going with your gut is best in regards to reefing.
Manufacturer would have told you exact the reefing plan for that boat when you bought it. Check with them / the paperwork / a plate affixed inside the boat.
That's rough, but you guys are smart and are a great couple, I'm sure you'll get it sorted. I wonder if this is related to your electrolysis issue? I'm aware that carbon and aluminium are at the opposite end of the galvanic scale and then once you throw in a bit of electrolyte, corrosion may occur.
The shipwright from Seawind is on board right now to do the refit and look to see if we have stray galvanic currents. More to come in future episodes 😊😊
😊😊 we are undergoing the planned refit right now and it’s beautiful and sturdy, completely redesigned by the engineering company Gurit (americas cup boats) Thanks for watching 😊😊
Seawind is doing a complete refit of the entire steering system as we speak! They have been wonderful and I have a crew of 3 and hall new parts installed right now!! Thanks for watching 😊😊
I feel that one needs to have an amount of faith and confidence sailing into the unknown, fear is not an option! Just want to know if the couple's dynamics have increased your trust in one another since you've set out on your adventures... Once again thanks for the snippet of sailing life, being human I feel you must still experience personal challenges as individuals within yourselves, but then it must be a hell lot rewarding as well... by the way Fabio looks like a wonderful chef! 🧑🍳 👍 🛟 ⚓
There are no hard and fast thresholds for reefing, every boat is different. On a monohull, it is much more obvious when you need to reef due to heeling. On a multihull however, it's dictated by the amount of load on the rig at specific wind speeds. The designer/manufacturer should have calculated these numbers for your specific boat/sail combination. You should reef by these numbers and for a cruising catamaran, I would always be on the conservative side as you never know when you will have a big gust or a big increase in wind speed. Especially at night, reef down well before any expected wind increase as that's when you least want to be caught by surprise.
@@HarborsUnknown certainly lots of hardships and adversity , and you certainly get great views of the stars , but the rewards are certainly there at your destinations 😃
That the benefit of having a catamaran as opposed to a trimaran or mono hull. Two hulls means two rudders = redundancy! I know you already done this but I'd have both motors running during you entrance to the reef and steer with them mainly and the remaining rudder of course. Clever thinking Fabio with the anchor alarm, AS LONG AS THE CURRENT STAYED THE SAME ! What do you think pulled the rudder of the boat? Whale or container, surely you'd have heard that? Any makeshift (temporary) rig that puts the rudder back up against the hull which is not absolutely fix and solid will only cause rubbing and wear - which won't be good for the hull. So I'd advise against it. Sail with on in OPTIMAL weather only and have plenty of fuel on board in case you have to end up motoring all the way due to weather. Can you put sailing off till the rudder is completely fixed? Loved this episode! Fair 💨's and following 🌊's.
As you can imagine our episode are a few weeks behind, in the next episode you will see how we put it back together. You probably know that the steering system has been redesigned and we are actually undergoing a refit as I a writing to you. It was just a weak link that broke and the simple result of waves hitting the rudder hard over. The new system, you will see, is a beauty!! Thanks for watching and for your comments as always 😊😊🙏🙏💪💪
@@HarborsUnknown Great stuff! Thanks for the prompt reply. Great to know you are both safely inside the reef and are fixing the rudder. I have my own ideas about how it should be done so I'll be interested to see what SW supplies you with.
@@HarborsUnknown Correction* I meant to say could be done. Not should be done. Far be it from me to be the purveyor of all knowledge about these things. 🤣
Good team work guys. Was Yoda on the phone ordering parts? An English couple that have the same Cat as yours, there's is the Womble, had the same issues as you. I think there bolts rotted out holding the Gudgeons. I think they ended up retro fitting there system. They sailed down here to New Zealand and got work done in The Bay Of Islands. Travel safe.
Thank you! Yes, we put Yoda to work! 😂 We know Dale and Katrina on Womble quite well. We’re getting the same refit they had done. Very cool that you know them!
So...I'm pretty confident Fabio's skills at sushi extend beyond just cutting up a few chunks of flying fish and dumping it on some dog food. I feel I need to advocate for Yoda, since you clearly don't understand her native language of Yodish. I am sure that seaweed is readily available, or the bok choy could be used as a wrapper. Some rice, a little avocado. Come on, step up your game, Fabio. I don't want to have call Social Services in Tahiti.
It’s amazing how that brand new boat is falling apart. I can’t believe the lack of engineering that Seawind put into that boat, terrible design. I wonder how much attention a normal user/owner that wasn’t posting RUclips videos would get from Seawind under the same circumstances. Also, wear your safety shit when working on the transom on the open ocean and especially in the dark so you don’t end up being a statistic.
Sorry. Gotta say it. I have watched your journey from day one along with WESail, Gone with the Wynns, Sailing One Life, Florence, Delos, Cat Great Circle, Biotrek and so many more. How many issues have you had. Plumbing, throttles, steering, electronics. It’s great to say that Seawind is addressing these but never should have happened. I can’t watch other Seawind RUclipsrs as they seem to always have issues too. I love what you do. You have mastered the art of narration over sound and video K. Fabio is always cheerful. Your production is first rate. I will always watch and take the best away but I don’t know how anyone would now consider a Seawind.
😊😊 thank you for your flattering comment and for watching our videos! We show the reality of cruising and boat troubles. 😊😊
❤ love you two ❤️
Rockin Roll ❤
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Kristen and Fabio, once again you've amazed me with another superbly executed video. It's always an absolute delight to receive notifications about your latest releases. Your ability to explain the situations you encounter draws the viewer in and truly immerses us in the episode. I must applaud you for your cool composure in the face of stressful situations. Your methodical thinking and decisive actions never cease to amaze me. You effortlessly turn what could've been a daunting event into a mere blip on the radar. It's truly inspiring to watch! Keep up the hard work. Your dedication and talent shine through in every video you produce. I eagerly look forward to your next release and the fascinating adventures that lie ahead.
Thank you for your wonderful comment as always. It’s wonderful to know that we have you in our corner 😊😊😊
Good Team work and communication under stress.
Thank you!
I came across a Nordhavn 60 a while ago named Ship Happens. It certainly does....all the time too. On the bright side, your ship happened on a gentle sea state. Dealing with that in rough conditions could've been disastrous.
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us
Thank you for watching and for your comment!! It certainly does and all we can do is to turn it into compost and grow strawberries 😊😊
Good job staying calm and working together
Thank you! 😊
Ok you guys just went from being sailors to being badass category !. Hauling your rudder in the middle of the night in the open ocean damn you guys just have bragging rights !....that said this is why I bought a boat with skeg protected rudder :))
Thank you for your comment and for watching. 😊😊😊
Handled perfectly. Calmly and with teamwork.
😊😊 thank you 🙏
Yikes! Way to handle the situation together. Very nice work.
Thank you!
Always at night! Good job!
Thank you guys!! 😊😊❤️
Your teamwork and calmness in that moment are amazing! Congrats to both of you. Now, will you be mine and my wife's coaches as we prepare for life on a catamaran? Great job guys!!!
Thanks so much! We’d be happy to be your coach! 😊
Amazing event but managed very well
Kristin and Fabio are so experts now ……
Bonapetito made me relieved so much 😊
We love you guys ❤ ❤❤
Thank you Hiro!! ❤️❤️
You both are absolute legends! Cool, calm, and just professionals. Well done! I'd love to sail with you two! So much to teach! Thanks for sharing! Praying this gets fixed easily for you!
Thank you for watching and for your comment! We have the Seawind shipwright on board right now refitting the entire system! More on upcoming videos 😊😊
Exciting
@scottjones5221 thank you 😊
Well done guys great job dealing with the situation.
Thank you for you supportive comment and for watching 😊😊
I watch a lot of sailing channels, and can say that you two eat wonderful meals that would make them jealous. I already had the from scratch Alfredo with bacon and sauteed veggies that I made for the family, but watching this, I'm getting quite hungry! Cooking with Fabio on the high seas! Maybe eating so well helps you maintain a great attitude when shiz goes sidewayz!
😂😂😂😂 that’s funny but true!! It’s easier to be calm on a full belly😂. Thanks for watching!
How fragile sailing can be. One moment you are blissfully sailing and the next moment you are dealing with stress. I recently crewed on a boat and had no end of engine issues and can relate to your experience. But you have a fabulous cook and as any Italian knows, nothing like a good meal to relax the mind and body 😂
Thank you very much for the heartfelt comment!! 😊😊🤩
Great following you guys, your explanations and descriptions help a lot to understand what’s happening, especially wind speed and boat speed! 👏😎🇦🇺
Thanks so much! It’s awesome to know you enjoy those details!
I really like the format of giving a "blow by blow" of your decisions throughout the day. We bought a Royal Cape Majestic 500 which is currently lying in Langkawi. We will start cruising with our 6 boys next year when I retire. Perhaps we will meet up somewhere in SE Asia!
Thank you so much for watching and for commenting!! Congratulations on your new boat! Fantastic vessel! We are looking forward to crossing wakes with you. 😎😊
@@HarborsUnknown The aplomb with which you handled the rudder situation was really impressive. Not even one expletive!
😊😊 calm is the best tactic when the sh..t hit the fan! 😂😂
I'm a couch sailor but I would imagine reefing must be boat and sail plan specific. Condition of the sails, AWA angle, etc...There is probably some formula that takes into account sail area, SPAR size, displacement, etc.. I think going with your gut is best in regards to reefing.
That’s exactly what we do! Agree completely 😊😊
Manufacturer would have told you exact the reefing plan for that boat when you bought it. Check with them / the paperwork / a plate affixed inside the boat.
We have the reeding chart form Seawind and we follow it to the T. 😊😊
I'm not a trained chef, but that pasta dish is what I would make. Good job getting that rudder up and onboard
It was delicious! 🤤 Thank you!
That's rough, but you guys are smart and are a great couple, I'm sure you'll get it sorted.
I wonder if this is related to your electrolysis issue? I'm aware that carbon and aluminium are at the opposite end of the galvanic scale and then once you throw in a bit of electrolyte, corrosion may occur.
The shipwright from Seawind is on board right now to do the refit and look to see if we have stray galvanic currents. More to come in future episodes 😊😊
Flying fish are SO kool 😁
And Yoda says, delicious they are!!
The more I watch Cat probs, the more I appreciate my mono hull
Unlike a monohull, You can maneuver or even dock a catamaran after losing 1 or both rudders
@@jackchen5290😂 Two engines twice the maintenance and problems too.
Whatever gets you out on the water enjoying yourself is good in our book! 😊 Thanks for watching!
Sorry you're having so much trouble with Seawinds steering system. Maybe they should try using a mechanical engineer to design things from now on.
😊😊 we are undergoing the planned refit right now and it’s beautiful and sturdy, completely redesigned by the engineering company Gurit (americas cup boats)
Thanks for watching 😊😊
Appears to me that Seawind undersized some of the components. That should be replaced and shipped to you at no charge.
Seawind is doing a complete refit of the entire steering system as we speak! They have been wonderful and I have a crew of 3 and hall new parts installed right now!! Thanks for watching 😊😊
Heaving to put extra stress on the rudder with it fixed to one side.
Exactly right!!! The already stress bolts gave away after a night of pounding with the rudder hard over. You get it!! 😊
I feel that one needs to have an amount of faith and confidence sailing into the unknown, fear is not an option! Just want to know if the couple's dynamics have increased your trust in one another since you've set out on your adventures... Once again thanks for the snippet of sailing life, being human I feel you must still experience personal challenges as individuals within yourselves, but then it must be a hell lot rewarding as well... by the way Fabio looks like a wonderful chef! 🧑🍳 👍 🛟 ⚓
Thank you so much for watching and for a well thought out comment. We really appreciate the time you took to write this.
There are no hard and fast thresholds for reefing, every boat is different. On a monohull, it is much more obvious when you need to reef due to heeling. On a multihull however, it's dictated by the amount of load on the rig at specific wind speeds. The designer/manufacturer should have calculated these numbers for your specific boat/sail combination. You should reef by these numbers and for a cruising catamaran, I would always be on the conservative side as you never know when you will have a big gust or a big increase in wind speed. Especially at night, reef down well before any expected wind increase as that's when you least want to be caught by surprise.
We completely agree and always reef according to the manufacturer specs and are very conservative at night. Thanks for watching!
Indeed a Fotunte location for the failure to happen. Got string and chewing gum? MacGyver It ! Fair Winds 😎
Yes, we were quite lucky overall! Dyneema is our best friend!! 🤣
I’m very pleased, as I know are you, that that pesky auto pilot is Finally resolved 😌
It’s so fantastic to have a working autopilot!! 😊😊
You both seem to getting very proficient at recovering from mishaps . 😃🍻 I would be nice if you didn’t have too though 🤣
😂😂😂 per aspera ad astra!! “Through hardships to the stars”
@@HarborsUnknown certainly lots of hardships and adversity , and you certainly get great views of the stars , but the rewards are certainly there at your destinations 😃
Absolutely!
OH, MG, 😖 I thought it would be a fun video 😢 I’m so sorry 😢 that happened to you 😥
It was fun!! All is well when it ends well! Boat is fixed, we are alive and stronger than before!😊😊
That the benefit of having a catamaran as opposed to a trimaran or mono hull. Two hulls means two rudders = redundancy! I know you already done this but I'd have both motors running during you entrance to the reef and steer with them mainly and the remaining rudder of course. Clever thinking Fabio with the anchor alarm, AS LONG AS THE CURRENT STAYED THE SAME ! What do you think pulled the rudder of the boat? Whale or container, surely you'd have heard that? Any makeshift (temporary) rig that puts the rudder back up against the hull which is not absolutely fix and solid will only cause rubbing and wear - which won't be good for the hull. So I'd advise against it. Sail with on in OPTIMAL weather only and have plenty of fuel on board in case you have to end up motoring all the way due to weather. Can you put sailing off till the rudder is completely fixed?
Loved this episode! Fair 💨's and following 🌊's.
As you can imagine our episode are a few weeks behind, in the next episode you will see how we put it back together.
You probably know that the steering system has been redesigned and we are actually undergoing a refit as I a writing to you.
It was just a weak link that broke and the simple result of waves hitting the rudder hard over.
The new system, you will see, is a beauty!!
Thanks for watching and for your comments as always 😊😊🙏🙏💪💪
@@HarborsUnknown Great stuff! Thanks for the prompt reply. Great to know you are both safely inside the reef and are fixing the rudder. I have my own ideas about how it should be done so I'll be interested to see what SW supplies you with.
Thanks😊
@@HarborsUnknown Correction* I meant to say could be done. Not should be done. Far be it from me to be the purveyor of all knowledge about these things. 🤣
@gbsailing9436 😊😊😊
Good team work guys. Was Yoda on the phone ordering parts?
An English couple that have the same Cat as yours, there's is the Womble, had the same issues as you. I think there bolts rotted out holding the Gudgeons. I think they ended up retro fitting there system. They sailed down here to New Zealand and got work done in The Bay Of Islands.
Travel safe.
Thank you! Yes, we put Yoda to work! 😂
We know Dale and Katrina on Womble quite well. We’re getting the same refit they had done. Very cool that you know them!
@@HarborsUnknown I watched the interview that Sailing Triteia uploaded :)
Ah, we’ll have to check that out!
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Thanks so much Thomas! 😊😊🫶🫶
Broken Or About To...
😂😂😂 yup!!
So...I'm pretty confident Fabio's skills at sushi extend beyond just cutting up a few chunks of flying fish and dumping it on some dog food. I feel I need to advocate for Yoda, since you clearly don't understand her native language of Yodish. I am sure that seaweed is readily available, or the bok choy could be used as a wrapper. Some rice, a little avocado. Come on, step up your game, Fabio. I don't want to have call Social Services in Tahiti.
😂😂😂 Yoda complained too!! She said that moving forward I should eat the flying fish and she gets the yellow fin tuna. 😂😂
It’s amazing how that brand new boat is falling apart. I can’t believe the lack of engineering that Seawind put into that boat, terrible design. I wonder how much attention a normal user/owner that wasn’t posting RUclips videos would get from Seawind under the same circumstances. Also, wear your safety shit when working on the transom on the open ocean and especially in the dark so you don’t end up being a statistic.
Thanks for watching and for you comment! Yes, having a harness would have been a sound idea.