Is This the End? | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 98
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2021
- Huge life changes are on the horizon! We’ve known for a while that our Tartan 37 won’t be our “forever” boat. With a baby on the way, she’s getting a little small; but we’re also ready to start approaching sailing in a whole new way. Knowing this however, doesn’t make the mind shift any easier. We know that right now we want to continue sailing, but contemplating our future selves as parents, we wonder: Will we want to continue to sail once we have a baby? What if, as parents, we think the prospect is absolutely crazy?
Top this uncertainty with the emotion and stress of hauling out to prepare for another hurricane season - with no specific plan to return to the boat - and it all becomes overwhelming.
Join us as we tackle our last few last boat projects and contemplate our future plans as sailors and as parents.
Much love,
Lauren & Kirk
FILMED: June 2020
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Gah! You guys! I love yas (and don't even know yas)!!! Yet another great episode! You just have a knack (either in the edit or in the shooting or in the pre-production, OR BOTH or ALL!) for building such heart warming and REAL stories. It is so nice to watch and KNOW that this MUST be the real Lauren & Kirk.
You are great people.
You both are absolutely wonderful to watch/listen to for such a plethora of knowledge and entertainment...
You are doing REALLY great things and inspiring us all;
Soooooo many hugs and best wishes to you both in this next..... BABY PHASE! Wheeeeeeee!
I remember when my wife gave birth to our fist child Noelle. We spent the following months contemplating the impact it would have on our plans to sail to Bimini. In the end we decided to do what was best for our daughter. 10 years later our boat is decorated with letters Noelle has written us from her orphanage in Xinjiang Province. She looks happy & even has a job assembling "hand-held computers."
lmao
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Lol .. that's terrible! Funny...but terrible!😂
Roflmao! I did NOT see that coming. Well played indeed.
Thanks for sharing the vulnerable side of the Soulianis. You two are great people. Can't wait to see you back on the water as a little family! Godspeed to you both. --Cliff
It has been too long since I watched a Caribbean sky change from clear unobstructed visibility to thunderheads. Nothing like a Caribbean sky. Thank you for sharing your hard work, many of us appreciate every minute.
19:55 20 years ago I used to meet with older people as a financial advisor. I remember meeting a guy and his wife at their house. They lived in a subdivision. He was a builder and had built the houses in that subdivision. He was in his early 60s and I remember him saying "young people live their life trying to make things more exciting until you just want to live your life making things more simple"
Rocking in a rocking chair, sipping lemonade, watching birds, and taking naps sounds good to me. Maybe I am an old person. I do remember TV long before there was cable when you could just use rabbit ears.
I just completed watching ALL of your videos and I really enjoyed the journey you both took me on. So far what did i like the most, well I liked how well you both are together. Its important to me that you both seemed very well ballanced and seemingly never tried to "One Up" or Poke at one another when things got tough. I also liked the realization that we all make mistakes and its ok. I think more people need to understand this. I was also glad to see you two finally on your last Sail in your videos realize that (At least I think) Sailing and pushing yourself to destinations, we got to do it all see it all is not fun. Sit back and relax. I also see no real issue raizing children at sea or traveling, I just think "What that Quote from Jaws". Also "BRING IN DE EGGS!"
When you bought that property I think the die was cast. But this is not over for your lifetime. You will return when the time is right. You are a very thoughtful and loving to each other. All the best. PS:myself a GL sailor having lived on the shores of Gitchee and now Erie there’s lots of great sailing ahead for you.
You guys are great! Congratulations! I just found your channel a few days ago. Our first baby got to spend several nights on the boat. When we found out we were having our second we decided not to launch the following season. My wife was not ok with having a toddler and a baby on the boat to tend to while one of us had to single hand on the unforgiving Lake Erie. I remember motoring to the yard thinking that it might be the last time I am on this boat. That was three years ago. We finally got the boat back in the water this season and my daughter's love it! We are out every weekend and they want to start going farther. Too bad the season is coming to a close. I'm on the hunt now for a larger boat as the kids have taken over the v-berth, and we end up sleeping at the dinette. We have a Bristol 24 right now. You will figure it out, and whatever you decide you will be happy. I couldn't imagine my life without my kids. Seeing things through their eyes is precious. Fair winds to you on your new adventure.
And now, more seriously: As to "older" and "melancholy." I'm old but not melancholy. And for kicks I sit around in my sun room office chair rocker and watch amazing Sailing Soulianis episodes. Such fine productions knock the melancholy out of being old. You two put little kicks back in my life. Thank you!
Awesome to hear. So glad we can provide some entertainment. :)
I normally watch your videos on a big screen TVs but by doing that I can only leave a thumbs up but not able to comment. But this time I decided to go get a device and get on to be able to say I wish you the best of good luck, a prosperous future with your family and success in all your future videos as you know most followers aren’t only here to enjoy only your sailing adventures but all your next adventures and life experiences. Your a blessing to those of us that can only dream of traveling at the moment so don’t put the camera down and I look forward to activities and places you visit.
No lack of ink has been spent imparting an adage akin to: "Follow your bliss" "Find what you love and let it kill you" etc. That said, all the best to whatever the future holds for you!
Those pesky "belly monsters" sure do change things. For you two, I have no doubt it will be a joyful change. I good and well you are back to thinking about a Catamaran for your next adventure... can't fool me. Soulianis will always be your first baby, wherever she may sail.
Came here because the mutual love for water and boats…
stayed because you guys are amazing will keep watching whatever transpires!!
This boat is the stepp onvard to a catamaran :)))
Porch Life is great too. Gives you time to think up new adventures and ponder life. My very best wishes for you two (three). :) God Speed.
Bringing up a child on a boat is going to give them life experiences and memories thar are surely priceless. Either way, you'll make the right decision.
you r gonna love being parents..as soon as u c her eyes lookn at u ,you both r gonna melt..true love at its finest..ull have 1 more but u will learn quickly.throw them in a bk pk n live like u always have..hope u have an easy birth..hugs n heres to the 3 of u.
Kids are great! The fun starts when they turn 18! No, seriously, they are the best thing that ever happened to me! I learned how to be an adult! I’m so grateful!
Well i can say its been a lovely Journey following you two. i remember by pure accident coming across your channel when you went to look at your tartan while i was already watching delos for a good three years. I have enjoyed all your moments including the one that got me upset for you both when that Jerk built or should i say ruined your arch lol. You both got me through covid with your humor and banter. Good luck to you both and all the best to you. Im looking at a hallberg rassy 50 right now and dreaming about getting it. Love from the Brit in san clemente california. cheers xxxx
Having a family, and children, is heaven. You still get to love all the things... There is just a priority shift. Making the boat and sailing a central part of your family recreation and togetherness might be just the thing. Cooperation, delayed gratification, calmness of spirit, and learning that life isn't just about me... these lessons come naturally on a boat, as does the opportunity to discuss the important things in life. You two are a blessing. Love.
The best bits of life are not usually defined by what you're doing - but by who you're doing them with. Great episode.
Oooh well put!
Or for! My big change came when I fell in love with a new born. Went from a war fighter to a Adopted dad. RIP Tracy Ann
Spc-Lee A Benson 11B U.S Army (RM)
Totally agree - it is not what you do, but who you do it with.
Uncertainty helps to confirm the strengths of your unity. Your baby is a combination of the two of you which you will recognize, love and make adjustments for. One day at a time.
Well said.
I've been watching you folks from the beginning. Gonna miss you.
What a beautiful episode! Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us.
Wising you three the very best life has to offer no matter which path you take. Thanks for allowing me to travel with you.
Lauren has the most nice happiest laugh,,good to hear her laughing
you guys are wonderful,thats why it works,you both,always put a smile on my face even in desperate times,a credit to the human race.... Thankyou and GOOD LUCK.
That “DIY job” looks professional!
Your weather time lapses are FIRE! Good job and good luck with the new family!!
Truthfully you will find that kids want to do whatever you want to do, and in doing so you build the memories that will last forever. Good luck to the three of you, where ever your choices take you.
Excellent call on the BRS RO system. I run one for our drinking water and another for my reef tank.
Thank you for sharing your adventure to date. Hope you both (all three) are safe and well. Hopefully we get to come along on the next adventure (catamaran) ? Stay safe from the land down under.
We hope you return. If you watch the last couple years of Delos and watch Sierra growing up on their boat might help you decide. That little girl has a great time! We support you what ever you decide!
Stop making me cry, you guys will do whatever you want to do, just enjoy and smell the flowers. x
Don't live to other s expectations. Live doing what is right for you two. I had two babies with my first wife and two with my current wife. Stroke at 48. I seen some of life.
Looking forward to seeing baby pictures! You will be great parents, I envy your kid who will love you and what your into. To many kids don't see enough of mom and dad. Baby will have a blast living with such caring parents and living on a boat. God bless you both.
You guys will be great parents no matter what you decide. My two cents, if you want to continue sailing, now or later, try to be unplugged from everything when your child is around 10-12. That’s when things start getting tough and peer pressure enters the game. Good luck whatever you decide. It’s been fun. Thanks 🙏 🙏 🙏
You two a precious together... naturals and you make us feel a part of the crew. Enjoy your time ashore to begin your family and please keep us updated if you want..EnJoy!!!
With 100 comments and counting I’m not going to add to the congratulations for the new arrival. What I am going to say is that your video production and storytelling is really at the top of the sailing class. I very much hope that you continue to bring stories about your life and activities and it doesn’t end with the Tartan finding a new owner good luck
Thank you Brodie, we’ve met too many interesting people and heard so many wonderful ways our videos have touched others to not continue sharing :)
Thing I love the most about you guys is your love for your boat. Its seems you do this with everything you do. Your life's journey is just starting and you have lots of adventures yet to come. Yet now though you get to share them with your daughter. Best wishes!
OK, this isn’t going to be a popular comment. I LOVE watching you two. Charming, bright, you work well together and make it interesting to watch how you figure things out and have fun. BUT, I don’t think you’re cut out to be blue water sailors. When you add the little one into the mix, it will make it worse yet. BUT, let me suggest this. Find a kind of “adventure” that really suits your gifts. And pursue that with the same gusto and transparency as you have sailing. You’ll be truly GREAT and probably have an even better time doing it! The very best part of your journey so far, to my mind, was the cruise down the Mississippi! For some odd reason I can see you in a suitable trawler-speed boat exploring the boundary waters. Stay safe, enjoy the little one.
They talk about a Cat often, personally I think they should stay with slightly bigger mono. Maybe 42'. Aft suite will change everything plus a little more room for upgraded mechanicals and energy equipment plus dinghy davits and bigger arch.
Then I think they could enjoy years of costal cruising the entire east coast.
Get the deepest keel that won't be a problem in the ICW and Chesapeake. Maybe 40' is a better solution.
2nd comment. Their Tartan 37 is in the quarter berth class which is ~34-37'. I think among the best in that style. Next class is 39-42' aft suite. After that comes multiple head + dual suite in say 42-46'.
If the expanding family isn't blue water, I think a bigger mono ~40-42' would be a great coastal cruiser.
It takes courage to share so thank you. You are my kind of people.
And thank you for being willing to share your adventures (sailing, DIY maintenance, thoughts, projects, videos) with us! The quality and love is so worth supporting. Better than any reality TV show out there! Always look forward to the next episode.
Yea from last year
You two /3, Are awesome. Good luck
As the time for the new arrival approaches, (in line with your timeline), I relate you two to another youtube video sailing channel, not SLV, but rather RAN Sailing, and I hope that your little munchkin will grow up on a boat with two hulls for further adventures aboard Soulianis II. Come back soon both for more adventures.
Such raw and honest emotion. That's why I love your channel...
Love you guys! You're the reason me and my littles get to spend every weekend on our sailboat in Michigan city! Thank you!!
Thank u guys for all this long journey and so much pleasure moments with you!!! I was here with u from a first one) and really wait for a new episodes from you!!!
What ever you choose to do must be the choices you feel best for your Family. I can only tell you how I know I will feel. After already seeing the beautiful pics you shared. Will always love you kids wishing to be part of your growing family and crew. Hope your life is fulfilling and blessed no matter what path you take.
I started watching you guys because I was interested in sailing. But it turns out that it’s not the boat, or the locations that make it interesting. It’s the people. You guys are fantastic, and I’d probably follow your channel even if it was about watching paint dry. I know you could make it fun and interesting.
Life is always changing. You two work well together you will be fine, when you live with your best friend.
Three simple words is all you need. Love each other.
Your chemistry and your sense of humor make your videos what they are.. we will be supporting you guys no matter where your journey takes you.. congratulations on the little one.. 🤙
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I'm 55, I lived as a rock star for 25 years - high position in corporate America, made tons of money and traveled extensively for work and it was my dream. I felt I had made it and this was the best life could offer -- HOWEVER, now I'm very happy with the porch, rocking chair, lemonade and nap and wished I had found this life 20 years ago. And, OH, you are guys the very best and I don't like anyone :-)
Kurt you have expressed the correct prospective on the stages we all go through in life as we grow and change. Wishing you all the best in the future. I have enjoyed following your adventures and look forward to the next chapter. You will sail again!
Gonna miss this channel. So inspiring to me in so many ways. I hope you come back soon.
Thank you for this episode. 🥲 We love you guys.
because you two put so much into it and a great job...and everyone just wants yaw to do well and keep going... I have a boat and still have not got there so watching you keeps me thinking some day maybe i can get there also....
Thanks for sharing these intimate and beautiful moments with us, it's been a fun ride so far. Good luck with the new baby.
Everything that has happened so far is your "story"...you have a wonderful story so far. Look at the next phase as you say, "the next adventure" and Enjoy! My kids just left home and are now in college, we are now working to figure out our next chapter...
You guys are great! Love your videos.. Love all the honesty and emotions 😍
Good luck to you both. You are a very special who have created memories that will live in your hearts 🥰 forever.
It's nice to stop and smell the coffee.
Babies do alright on boats, although nappies are no fun. Ask my 24 year old favorite oldest daughter who is a professional sailor.
Such a fantastic channel, a really touching episode. Even when not on the boat your still sailing through life. ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵
What ever the future holds for you, i wish all three of you the very best for the future, whatever that may be, and yes we will all be here waiting to see what happens. 🍻
It’s a privilege to be part of your intimate moments. Thank you.
Love you guys, may nothing but the best be in your future, and may God bless your baby!!
My wife and I literally raised our kids on board the boat. We only cruised to our local islands and not around the world, but regardless it was totally worth the added work of having little kids on the boat. By the time they reached high school they were island kids. They knew how to fish, operate the dinghy, sail the boat, free-dive, swim like champions and cook meals on board. It was added work, but it was TOTALLY worth it. It made them the great young adults they are now.
Sounds like an awesome childhood :)
I have enjoyed your videos. I hope you and your child get a comfortable sailboat and get back on the water soon. Best Wishes.
Congrats on your new addition! I have enjoyed every minute of every post. Y’all are among a small group of real thoughtful and real honest film producers. Much love and happiness on your newest journey!
Wow, I know exactly your feelings. The feeling when you turn around for that last look on your water home. The, in my case, times you just sit quietly and think about those times on the sea with just wind and water sounds. Those who have never done it wouldn’t understand that emotion. Sail on into your new life with a little one running about. 💕
You guys are amazing and I can't wait to follow you in your new life as parents. You're going to be great parents I just know it.
Since I found your channel and saw you were from tha Midwest I went back to your early beginnings and down the Illinois river until you end up on the Gulf Really enjoy your postings. Now on your preparations for the new addition to your family I wish you the best.
You two are so beautiful together. I can feel the love through the camera. Nice job. So happy for you!
Lauren & Kirk: It was a pleasure watching your sailing adventures and I know you will be missed by a whole bunch of us RUclipsr's. Keep in touch with an occasional video, and of course, the birth of your little one! Now I'm down to following only two crews, with another one in baby trouble too!
I do truly hope you both plus one find your way back to sailing. You both are an amazing pair to watch grow. Sail on 😎⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Whatever your decision, i wish you two the best. And baby makes 3.
I'm hoping and looking forward to you coming back to sailing (and sailing videos) whether on Soulianis or a new boat, perhaps more practical for having a young'un aboard.
I certainly have enjoyed the voyage!
So well said. You are wise beyond your years and you will make great parents. Of course in real time the belly monster has probably graduated from college, so hopefully my preduction was on target. Just kidding. We're in our 70's and you guys are an inspiration and give us hope for the future. We'll be traveling in our motorhome as soon as I can figure out how to mount the rocking chairs.
Congrats and good luck with your new addition!
Such a wonderful episode, as always so happy for you three!
My two daughters, I bought them up from toddlers til present living and traveling the warm seasons on our motor yacht, it's the most memorable experience of our lives, simply a second home for us, we wouldn't know how to live without water beneath us, I'm sure you three will enjoy the same wonderful experiences.
Thanks and keep the episodes coming....
What a fun episode, lots of clever look-backs, good music. I'm sure it was emotional to film/create, nice work!
That was precious...thanks for sharing a very intimate moment...demonstrating was being in relationship involves to be healthy.
Thank you for 98 great episodes :)... Looking forward to next 98.....
A minute 19.56 you described our life. I'm a great bird watcher and love that little nap in the afternoon. But at 71 years old in the last few years my wife and I have traveled the country and watched birds and wildlife in Africa as well. We can feel the aches of our age but have loved our 49 years together and love our four children and one granddaughter. Life continually changes. Also we live in West Michigan and you know that's a great place to be! Good luck on your next phase!
Hi guys, been enjoying your adventures but you're just emotional now. You're baby is coming into your life not the other way.
Keep the dream alive and you will enjoy having a new exciting crew member.
Congratulations again and just good luck… I’ll be waiting either way..x
Every day is a new beginning with the opportunity for new adventures. I’m 76 and have spent over a year on a sailboat, leaving Michigan to the Keys and Bahamas and returning to Michigan. Every year since 1997, when we returned has been an adventure, living in Texas and becoming part of the Western culture, and now living in Mississippi where we originally began. Even now as we have grown slower and more appreciative of life, I spite of Covid, every day is still an adventure not knowing what comes next. Just look in the rear view mirror and be thankful for that ability to reminisce and for the blessings of life. Good luck for your new, unknown adventures because you only go through life once.
i really hope you guys wont stop making videos, ive seen your start and i really dont wanna see you stop.
I’m looking forward to seeing your new baby. Don’t make us wait to long.
This is never an end it is the beginning.. you have lived some of your dreams and you will continue to live your dreams all it takes is belief and both of you have that in droves.
Life is as much about the journey, as it is about the destination. Memories is what you make, and in the end memories is all you really have. Make fantastic ones!
On to other adventures in the meantime. It will all work out! God’s got you all!
You guys do really excellent canvas work! I used to use sunbrella but years ago I found a product called top gun. It wears out your equipment, and your hands, but it lasts 10X longer than sunbrella. Just a suggestion:)
I’ve been following you guys from the beginning and I hope you continue sailing and not going back to the same ole same ole. Your kid will be a happier human for it. Oh well I just saw that this video is over a year old and you are probably doing what you’re going to be doing.
Talk about your attention to detail, covering your bright work, I commend you both. It is the same attention you paid to a proper hull painting 2 yrs ago. All the best to the three of you. I can’t Waite till you return with your second mate. God Bless!
Thank you Michael!
Hello from Ontario Canada, don’t call it the end, it’s simply a wind shift in the journey of life. While I hope you come back and sail, whatever you decide is right for you three is what is important. Please take us along on your future journey :-)
And if you decide that the end has come for the channel…. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy the ride!
Best of luck to you
~cheers
Aaron
Love that sailrite double sided tape as well as the machine. I love mine and just entered their photo contest. I had sewn a full winter cover down to the waterline on our C&C 37 which is almost the same boat as the Tartan. Love watchcing your video's. The C&C had an aluminum toe rail... so no need for a cover. :-)
As always Great Show
The next chapter in life begins
My favorite episode
Running aground on the way down the river yes long time ago
My hat is off to you two
Denny from Minnesota
It was quite the wake up call for us! We left our “home” dock for good and realized for the first time we were on our own and had to figure out everything on our own too!
Love this channel! ❤️ I also love Sailing into Freedom - episode 333 - left me smiling for hours