Finding Balance in the Rhythm of Life Aboard | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 69
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
- If you think we have this whole life thing figured out, don’t let us fool you! We constantly feel like we’re never getting enough done, that we’re falling behind, and that life is moving too quickly. Anyone else feel like it’s a struggle to find balance in life?
In this episode, we arrive in Marathon with high expectations of finishing our bimini within a couple weeks. No surprise, it ends up taking a lot longer than we originally anticipated. But there’s not much point in beating ourselves up about it, is there… It’s a lesson we seem to be learning over and over again.
Hope you enjoy!
Lauren & Kirk
NOTE: This was filmed well before COVID-19 was an issue. We'll discuss the timing of our videos soon in a future episode. Stay safe out there!
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Hey guys! Just FYI: This was filmed well before COVID-19 was an issue. We'll discuss the timing of our videos very soon in a future episode. Thanks so much for watching!! Stay safe 💛 Lauren & Kirk
isn't this from over a year ago, if I am remembering Randi and Jordan's video that is
It is such a joy watching your adventures, and your honesty in how you are dealing with the pitfalls that come your way... It is good to see that you are aware that going way too fast will lead to burn-out... I speak from experience... Stay safe!
Sailing Soulianis - Keep up the Adventure...I love your videos, your honesty and real life struggles to find and make a wonderful life and marriage. Don’t let the bumps spoil the ride is what I got out of todays adventure. Thanks
What kind of person gives this kind of content a thumbs down?🤷♂️
@@theyeti0987 I have always wondered that!
My favourite boat couple. Does not over glamourize and love all the techy motor stuff and paint!. Shows what boating is really all about. You will never get me in a boat so I am enjoying living the experience vicariously through you guys! Well done!
Learning to slow down and enjoy life can be so hard. Just breath through the stressful times and live life to the full. I really enjoy your vlogs.
Kirk it sounds hokey but stop worrying! MAKE A CHECK LIST. Leaving the sailboat list , Going fishing list, going diving list, or going whatever. My wife and I had to go back and start over so many times we finally made a check off list. Then it became simple and even fun. We stopped forgetting and howling at each other.
Fishing license
Reels & rods
Bait
Ice
Depth sounder
Etc etc etc
Leaving the boat
Close at thru hulls
Close propane
Lock the hatch
Etc etc etc.
It stops that nervousness!!!
It seems to me that to do the kind of cruising that you are doing, you really have to like your partner(s). To do it well, you need to have one of those top 10% relationships based on a real friendship that is many times void in marriages or other loving arrangements, sadly. You've displayed that from day one in your videos. You work really well together on projects, which is rare, and have fun and laugh! I get that these videos are just a slice of your life and edited, but seems you two have that kind of relationship. I think that is one reason I support you guys and why I love and look forward to your videos. I only have that king of relationship with my dog...and he gets sea sick...
So true... most couples do alright until you coup them in confined spaces for an extended period of time.
Great comment and puts into word why I think this is the best channel on RUclips. Great couple. Great boat and great video/story telling. Always makes my day to see one of their videos.
Is it only me or is there anyone else who follows their channel just for the thumbnails with Lauren? She has the most captivating facial expressions.
Sailed for 40 years and never named or heard of anyone naming an anchor.....we did however name our auto helm “ Knot Me “ because when I asked my kids who wants to steer they would respond “ Knot me” LOL
How did you do it? How did you sail for 40 years? I want to sail for 40 years... Jelly!
You guys are doing it right. Enjoy life and each other.
I continue to be impressed with your skill and determination. You don’t worry about being “trained.” You find what needs to be done and you teach yourself and you do it. Truth is, only those who teach themselves learn.
you two are my favorite sailing couple on the high seas. always enjoy your videos.
Thank you!
My wife and I owned and sailed a Tartan 37 for 15 years on Lake Ontario. Many of your experiences both personal and mechanical are exactly what we experienced. I also kept a schooner in Marathon for 7 years. Really enjoy your show!
I think network TV should watch this series. They will find out they don't have to make fake drama or fake events to get people to watch. They can just be like Lauren and Kirk and share human experiences, triumphs and failures, and take us to places we will probably never be able to see. This channel is better than anything on TV. Please keep doing exactly what you are doing.
Thanks so much! 💜💜💜
Living is doing things...Doing things is living. Your spot on. Life in general is solving issues, problems. And then getting the reward of accomplishing...
Your love shines through all your difficulties...now is the time to enjoy all your hard work.
Hate to break it to you but major boat projects never end. Just when you think you have gotten to the end, the first projects completed are ready for another go around. Just the way it is and part of the rhythm of boat life. I like to always have parts on hand for projects 2-3 years in the future just in case I need to get to them sooner. Enjoy and stay safe.
2-3 years in advance? Seems a little excessive unless you are WAY off the beaten path for the duration. Commercial businesses do a better job at preserving and warehousing parts than our boat does. Why go through the trouble?
Other than Life on the Tennessee river, a short 5 month cruise (2 months at Turners)
I've been a liveaboard and have been working on this old gal for over 8 years now and I still have a lot on things on the list to get done.
There comes a point where you just have to say that's good enough for now and go.
That time for me and the wife is Oct 2020 Covid or not. Look out here we come.
Well see you in the Bahamas.. Cheers..
Loved the sewing sequence - camera moves, music and sounds of Lauren's handiwork all totally on point. Big smiles :-)
You have some awesome sewing skills. I have made my own Bimini and enclosure once. I left my boat with a pro and he had a heart attack while working on it the first season. The next season I dropped it off he said he was doing great....he had a heart attack and died while working on my boat that year. I ended up finding a commercial machine on Craigslist and completed the task myself. A year or two later I sold the boat and the coast guard came knocking on my door. The guy that bought it hadn't transferred it into his name yet when he was out at night and was ran over and killed by a barge in the Columbia River (the guy was alone but he purchased the boat it was so he could take his wife out fishing and she would have nice warm cabin). For us, it was one of the most trouble free enjoyable boats we ever owned:)
That boat was a killer. It sounds like you are lucky to be alive. About 30 years ago a couple in their 35' sailboat was anchored outside of the channel of the Intercoastal Waterway near Gulfport, Ms. During the night a barge tow wandered outside of the channel and unknowingly ran over the sailboat, burying them in the soft bottom. A year later a shrimper got his net tangled in the sailboat's rigging. When they pulled the boat up, the couple was still inside.
wow... that is scary
I was told the definition of cruising is working on your boat in exotic locations. I have lived on my current boat for 10 years now and the projects just keep coming. I would not change much, no such thing as paradise but boat life can be great, just need to take time off from the to do list occasionally. Really enjoy your videos, stay safe and have fun
Kirk’s thought bubble sequence 🤣🤣🤣 I KNOW, HUH!!?!
Very touched every time I see you two interact. Your musings are spot on - two young people with level heads, and a joy for life.
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I have called anchors various things over the years but nothing that bears repeating! Oh and you are never “done” with boat projects. There will always be something than comes up, besides given your habit of DIY, which is a good thing, you will want to upgrade things as you go along in your boat life. That is one of the biggest draws to the lifestyle. Sure cruising and seeing things is part of it too but it’s the mix that keeps you sane. I imagine videoing and editing can be a drain tho.
Well...hum
we all must keep moving on..one project after another! Lol...
Im 72, retired, live in a tiny studio downtown Montreal and still work on many projects...from everyday groceries to maintaining my own VIMEO channel, Photo web site, and making 10 kilometre ++ walk every single day to stay fit at 61kilo (140 pounds for US people) ...
I very much enjoy your channel because you are like all other normal people....your have to work for your living...and that is fine!
Money destroys everything..!
God bless you both!
Cheers
Hey! From an old salt to a wonderful couple... Be patient, enjoy the journey, and love and support each other always! Love your videos 😎🥂🌴
That was a killer Arnold Schwarzenegger impression haha! 😂 I quite enjoy how "easy-breezy" your videos are. I hope you are doing well during these times!
Lauren can sew like a pro! And swim like a mermaid! The boat looks fantastic.
Always look forward to seeing your videos. Great stuff!
I'm sitting here as a big ship bridge officer, who gets his ass chewed out by various captains on large vessels drooling you guy's freedom of exploration and happiness. Just took a basic sailing class last week, and I'm rethinking my life, after doing that,and watching youtube videos like yours. Looks like a lot of work, but you guys seem happy.
Thank you! I needed a good break from reality! Favorite RUclips Sailing family!
Very happy to oblige ;)
It's nice to back to real life and JUST SAILING! Wow, that buoy hook looks like it could used for salvaging the Titanic. Thanks for the back shot before the storm.
Lauren sewing the bimini - she seems to show a confidence in every aspect.
You will certainly value the cover from the sun / elements
This was the most satisfying boat video I’ve watch so far and I’ve seen a lot
The "rhythm" in cruising is work. Especially on an older sailboat. You tinker with the boat all day and then on top of that, you survive also. My parents did it for almost a decade in the Sea of Cortez on an 84 Tayana 42'. They were always doing something to the boat. Not always major stuff, but something. Mom went to church every Sunday and Dad would go have lunch and a cocktail. That was their rhythm.
You guys have the best Sailing Channel. Congrats!
Thank you!
We have learned that the boat job list is a rich array or interesting choices that is never empty, so in looking at which of the balls to attend to, we focus on the crystal, and not the rubber.
congrats for all your achievements
You guys sure make my life seem easy. I swear you've rebuilt Soulianis from stem to stern. Great work. Love your videos. Thanks.
Steve makes an Interesting point. You once did a video on finances. If you added in all the recent costs, would you have done anything differently? For example, gotten a different type of boat?
Just like anything, you either pay if you buy new, or if used it’s in upkeeps, upgrades, repairs.
Kirk! Awesome last quote! You’re killin’ it this episode, dude!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You have distilled the essence. Make time to enjoy. That is the key. Ray Durkee T37 #373
Hang in there guys. You are moving along nicely with projects. just look at all the work you've done! Small victories.
it is so impressive, all the custom projects you take on and make them look so easy. Thank you for the education
great Schrodinger's cat reference, right on!
Wow! Excellent video! That editing and shots... Just great. Hey, great advice at the end there... Kinda needed that today. Oh, beautiful sewing work! Looking forward to your next adventure. Safe travels! F
The rhythm is called the problem solving shuffle. Do what we can With what we got at the time.
Oh and always expect more of yourself.
You guys got the rhythm just fine.
Love you guys 🥰 So good to see you in beautiful Aqua blue waters💧
You do know that it is acceptable to give yourself a day off. ALL things will come to completion upon just that when they are complete. So live each day enjoying what you do and not feel compelled to do anything. Also, the difference between sailing and powerboat is, the powerboater its in arriving at their destination, and the sailor it's getting there that's the adventure. Enjoy yourself and Happy Birthday..
the electric motor is a fantastic idea! The new dinghy is more than a dinghy, its a fun toy!
The 1st cut is the deepest!!
Baby I know...
Always fun and interesting.😎😸
A lot of existential questions this episode. I like them
That is a wonderful outboard motor for your skiff. And you know how to sew sailing fabrics and is the sewing machine yours? Even if you rented/borrow time for sewing, it’s great you know how to use one of those great machines. I owned a heavy duty sewing machines about 50years ago, but nowhere as nice as that machine. Fair winds and much love in sailing!
One trip to rule them all! It's the cruiser way.
love your perseverance and good attitude! Glad the antifouling coating on the bottom is working as you expected.
Cheers, thanks Christopher!
Good job on the canvas looks like you know your way around a sewing machine
You guys are awesome! Absolutely look forward to your vids weekly. Thank you
Really impressed by your custom bimini and sewing skills. You must have a lot of experience as a seamstress.
Dude, your Schwarzenegger is spot on!!!!
You are a great team. Fantastic job on the sewing machine. xx
You guys are insane I couldn't be one day without a bimini
Good work on the Bimini girl.. happy sailing to you guys.. be safe and have fun... till next time..!!
Great video...life is short,if you get up in the morning and feel like doing something other than your chores then forget them and enjoy life unless it is a dire emergency,go back to them refreshed and excited about your accomplishments..take care and stay safe.
Such stunning scenery. I enjoy this a lot. Reminds me of my trips where I take the good music like the Guns N Roses, Imagine Draongs or the Delta Parole and then enjoy the powerful feeling of the sea. ¡vamos!
..... laughing .... not a live-a-board, or a boat owner ... I think it is very basic .... priorities and choices determine everything in life .... I don't have time for that, very low on priority list ... I can't not do that daily, very high on the priority list ..... we choose our priorities ...... there is the old phrase, it is not the accomplishment of the goal that makes the person but the process of achieving the goal that makes the person .... how great is that to have a space and a large table like that, had been wondering if the construction was going to take place on the salon table .. the finished product will be excellent as is everything the two of you, Lauren and Kirk, decide, choose to tackle .... upgrading the electrical system comes to mind, one of many projects you have shared with us .... you sure have fab weather ... thx for letting us have a peek into your lives .... never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .... have fun be safe, save our oceans .....
Lovely neat job of sewing,well done.
Brilliant anchor ... beautiful waters ... Enjoooooooy you guys 🙏🙏😍😍
Just glad you two are staying safe.enjoy this time in life as it will go by quick. Like the names.. it puts a personal touch an a little bit of humor to the day to day grind .. I would name my dingy ....yachtcy. Be good you two.
Thought you two were late on your weekly videos ...didn't think much about it with the stuff going on right now but glad you two are staying safe.And I hope you two are finding some pleasure in your life right now...My guess is that you both will have something big to inform your followers.Can't wait. And be careful.
I watch regularly. Key West is my home. If your in town Messenger me. Dinner is my treat. Drinks too.
Salt 4 ever!!
You should see my excitement when I see you have a new video up before youtube sends me the notification!!!!!!
Also being from Milwaukee and spending half my time in Oceanside CA. helps want to watch for the next video!
you two are so sweet!
Lauren, the rhythm of life aboard Soulianis is dictated by Mother Nature. You plan around weather, wind, current, and tide. Quite often you do the same as me, such as provisioning, maintenance, cooking, cleaning etc, but you do so in exotic locations. Thus, your rhythm when not under sail is to decide what needs to be done tomorrow, weather permitting, or you can be spontaneous and just do what is fun. You['re a cruiser, rhythm is optional. :¬) Webhead USA
Feels like yesterday!
Estimating boat work: Always estimate the length of a job, then double it since it usually takes twice as long as the original estimate. But if you start out the job by doubling the doubled estimate you'll finish in half the time.
Or on time, usually in our case!
Wow, so proud of you two, you're a long way from Oceanside, CA. baby! Continued success, peace and blessings as you, "feel the rythm, feel the rhyme, feel the rhythm...its cruising time!" The ✌
Great video guys! Stay safe down there!
It's a lot of work what you are doing but Lauren you smile so much , such a joy to see. I saw the english actress 'vinette robinson' on a tv show the other day and she had that same 'sultry model' look you have ,(hence the Hobie work)! But the vinette almost never smiles in the pics on google I could find. I'm not being creepy, I hope, I've just I seen so much of you.......keep up the wonderful videos. Hope your doing well. Cheers Warren.
Also ... you know why divers fall backwards out of the boat?
Because if they fell forward they’d fall into the boat! lol
That sewing montage was great. Thank you!
As usual you two are adorable. Thanks for sharing. :)
Typical schedule when sailing Great Lakes (north channel) if weather good- 4-5 days anchored in different coves and than day or two in marina restocking and eating in restaurants!
Faster louder and that fine diesel smell...oh and maintenance...I like the electric, nice n quiet and slow! Cheers.
Y'all make me happy. Love the channel.
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Where your mooring lines connect to the snap shackle, you really should have a galvanized thimble in an eye splice.. Even though you have a nice shiny, smooth shackle, you will surprised at how has that line will wear.
For two lines with thimbles, they probably won't fit in that one shackle. Add another shackle for each thimble.
Or, just use a screw pin shackle for the second line to the mooring ball.
Good ideas. This was a temporary solution. But as it stands we weren’t even allowed to use the shackle in Marathon anyhow. They have a rule of no metal fittings on their mooring balls eyes.
The water looks crystal clear! Your patience will soon pay off.
Well said! Slowing down because we never get it all done ;)
👍👍👍 cheers and keep those cocktails coming 😁😂
It’s hard get the perfect life , don’t use clip shackles on moorings only rope it’s quieter and forgiving my new dingy had very heavy seats and alloy floor boards so I made a seat and found a couple of foam under sleeping bag ground lays glued together and it worked well and ginghy is so light for over board launching works well for a soft bottom
Agree on your comment on clip shackles, way too noisy.
Before we got married my wife use to refer to me as her "friend". When I objected she asked what I preferred to be called. I said, "your lover". Glad you got that figured out.
I miss the days when I could binge watch you guys! Now I'm all caught up and have to wait for videos 😅
Awh, sorry! You could start over from the beginning? ;)
@@SailingSoulianis I'm definitely already motoring down the Mississippi with you for the second time 😂
Always love your videos, thanks so much for posting.
So glad to hear it, thank you :)
Wow. That water though. Seriously, though all the work you put in is something else entirely.
Y’alls production quality is fantastic!
Wow y'all have come so far with the skills! It's been a fascinating ride for me! I've spent time in boot key harbor, you are at the gatway to the Bahamas! You are my favorite your tube cruising couple. Keep going.
Man, I really miss Marathon. That place has its own atmosphere, unlike anywhere else.
The cat is both alive AND dead. That was a nice touch, lol
Guys, if it would just be sailing around just having fun with no work it would be way too crowded out there.......you guys are doing great!!
Love the quality and flow of your episodes! What editing software are you using? I am using Power Director and have a bit of a steep learning curve so far? As a fellow Wisconsinite that has moved to FL, things are sure crazy all over and your weekly episodes (along with the mini-series "Yellowstone") sure is a great distraction!
Dr. Bob
Ya gotta love a kick ass sewing machine! Looking good!
Big anchor: Atlas, little anchor: anchovy.
Dinghy ride is a great time to come to terms with Schrodinger's problem
Best editing on You Tube!
It would have been fun to have included a Learning The Lines cameo. Maybe they could have done a walk through tour of your boat. :)