25 DAYS AT SEA: Crossing the Atlantic DURING CORONAVIRUS On A SMALL BOAT (Pt.1) [97]
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- Опубликовано: 12 июл 2020
- 25 DAYS AT SEA, Crossing the Atlantic On A SMALL SAILBOAT. We cross the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary islands to the Caribbean on our Tayana 37. This is part 1 of our Atlantic crossing.
This video was filmed at the end of February 2020.
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Oh I am excited for this journey. I really enjoy how honest and upfront you are about things like feeling seasick or second guessing your decisions. Makes for a real true documentary of the voyage and what it is really like to cross an ocean. You guys have proven in all your videos that you are seasoned sailors and I would gladly sail with you guys anywhere. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks ever so much, Thomas! Yes, we always try to show our voyages as honestly as we can. We don’t want to edit reality out 😉
I am old. I have made that same crossing many times. Ordinarily I would chime in and offer lots of sage advice but you two have your wits finely tuned and are well prepared for the adventure. If you feel a great loud bang on the hull it will probably be a male whale warning you away from his females. A piece of rag fluttering on the hook makes a good bait. Cut strips of fish to hang and dry in the sun to eat later. When the little bird visits you speak to him softly and offer him fresh water. ( south Florida ) .
Thanks ever so much! Lovely tips :)
Thank you for wearing safety harnesses. I followed Robin Lee Graham in his 1965 sail around the world and have been a believer in them every since. None of the “big” sailing channels every wear them (Delos, La Vagabonde, Doodles) nor even life jackets on their infants and toddlers. You rock. Best of luck on your sailing. I like your well thought out plans and your ability to adjust as needed.
+1 what Troz said ☝️
None of the “big” sailing channels are SAILORS...On the big crossings they always take "professionals" in some cases it's the manufacturers (that sponsor them) they take the boats FOR THEM, they arrive by plane, do you want an example? la vagabonde...
@@Andre-hi9xn they can't all do that? Zatara, Wynn's?
I don't want to believe it.
I've always thought the same thing about tethers & life vests though.
@@ukrainewarroom8410 Portugal is a small country, Sao Miguel Island even less, but you can be sure that Sao Miguel airport is even smaller... The catamaran was taken to the Azores by professionals and they arrived by plane, Australia-England-LISBON-SAO MIGUEL, Now, when they crossed the Atlantic with the prophet Thumberg, how many professional sailors came inside the catamaran? I go further, they came so frightened and sick that they barely got up and just for the picture of the day... it's all business! The detail they NEVER answer: what is the environmental impact from the construction to the recycling of the plastic boat built with nuclear energy? Being so ecologists... Even the clothes they wear (and are paid for it) come from the petrochemical industry!
The start to an amazing achievement. Thanks for letting us share your trip. Cheers to you both.
The adventure begins! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together, stay safe and loving
Good luck to your journey, looking forward to hear more! Keep on pushing on!
This is a terrific video, really catches the excitement, nerves and anticipation at the start of a long voyage. Can’t wait for the rest.
Yeeepppeee! Thank you 🙏
Another great video! Glad you decided to stick with the crossing and hopefully the sea sickness didn't last too long. I see you've got Ryan well trained 😉 Can't wait to see the rest of the crossing!
See, it all worked out! Amazing start. This is so fun. I look forward to the journey.
Thanks so much, Dawn 😊 So glad you’re enjoying the trip already 😊
Good start to the crossing and well done Elena for pushing on, that seemed the right decision as you pushed through the seasickness. See you next week. Andy UK
Thanks Andy. See you soon 😊
great to see you two again this morning, i guess by now you're both on my side of the world
Thanks Chris! Yup, landed on 25th March 😊
Wow, what a world away that feels before covid! So excited for the rest of the 'chapters', thanks for sharing x
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Atlantic crossing day 1! Yeah! Really was a good day even with the anxiety of weather conditions. I wish I was blissfully in the middle of the ocean when the Coronavirus started. Really love how you are balancing the there is always something to do on a boat with the sailing and scenery. I think y'all are truly capturing what it's really like living on a boat. It's not all fairy tails and beauty. When I lived aboard I actually like the freak 0 dark thirty storms...They brought excitement. I can sleep very well in a storm in an anchorage feeling the rhythm of my boat...As soon as that rhythm changes I know there is a problem and my eyes pop open. Keep living the dream!
🎉Yeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!,🎉 been waiting to watch this since you left Gibraltar! Fantastic!
This is a brave sail...a real test for you and the boat
Thank you. Greetings from Madison, Wisconsin USA
I'd be scared shitless. Good job you two!!!
Great vlog as usual! You guys are a great team. I hope all went well enough on the crossing. I am plugging away at gaining more experience by venturing out to the islands off California. You guys inspire to keep working on the boat and be patient in gaining that experience. I absolutely admire all your DIY vids, sailing on a budget, explanations and execution of sound strategies, and your well prepared approach to sailing. All the best!
Thanks ever so much! Enjoy the Cali islands 😊
Good luck sailing. Enjoy every moment
I think the hardest part of an ocean crossing is leaving the coast. Even when the wind low. Once your into it you have more confidence. On a different note it appears to me that the reef at the claw is set up wrong , it should go from the back of the boom through the block and down to the boom not back again. This makes the foot of the sail close to the boom and your able to gather the sail together. Also it flattens the sail more witch is what you want when you put in a reef.
I enjoy crossing the Pacific. When you are racing you don't get to pick the weather window of your liking, the start day comes and if it is blowing a Gail you suck it up .IF you get sick you still stand your watch.
Injoy your video
Vincent Swerkes
I really love your videos. It reminds me of myself some 25 years ago experiencing all the doubts and concerns that you are expressing. I can’t give you any advice nor should I other than to say always talk things over with each other. Problem shared is a problem halved and mostly it turns out not to be a problem at all. Stay safe.
Thanks Mike, great advice!
Your cooking is making me hungry. Looks yummy.🤤
Great video Ryan and Elena. Good to know your safe. ☺️
Cheers Jeremy!
Another lovely video. 5 weeks at sea and I guess you’ll feel land sick as the sailors of old did. I used to feel it after just a weekend on the boat!
As always I wish you both fair winds, tides and currents.
Thanks for sticking with us, Nigel.
You two are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Aw thanks so much.
Great edit 🤙. Watching the wind and the waves is such a chilled experience. Consider extending the crossing series with some added sailing, just the boat, wind and waves. Keep up the great work and enjoy.
Thank you! 😊🙏
Great video. I plan on doing the same journey next year, but singlehanded. This is a terrific insight, thank you
I followed you all the way. It looked like a great crossing.
Cheers! Thanks so much!
Hélèna et Ryan cheers nice to see again one of your videos. Your preparation and calm is noteworthy. Give my best to Colin and Emma for me please :-) you two are adorable
Awww thanks William!
You guys are so brave
Most excellent, I'd have been pissed if you'd headed for the anchorage, good on you girl, glad you're both over being green behind the gills😂😂😂😂 fortunately something I don't suffer from at all, EVER. Ironically I really enjoy a good feisty start to a passage, it seems to settle me into it quicker and there's no time for seasick steve or doubting and feeling sorry for yourself, 25 knots+ is about perfect to start a passage, another thing is that if anything breaks it's relatively easy to return to port as opposed to being way off-shore 1000 miles from land. Maybe it's just the South African way, we do tend to sail hard and work the boat and rig pretty hard, products of our prevailing weather systems and geography, both are formidable and deadly at times.
Conditions look good, nice point of sail and decent breeze, Hydrovane doing it's job like a champ (great bit of kit) boat looks settled, well balanced and comfortable, fair winds, safe passage, God bless you and keep you safe👍
Yippee - You are under way - Fantastico :)
HF radio is another means of long distance comms
🌈💖⛵️ you two make a wonderful team 💖💙 A wonderful Episode fair winds ⛵️🌈💖
Aw thanks so much, Paul!
I like your content and your format.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
To prevent seasick, tie a belt or strap around tummy. Have no liquids...eat dry biscuit, toast etc. Sit forward and never upright or more than 90' reclined...you won't get sick
Hooray finally caught up with you, film wise that is.
Thanks for sharing
Bless your hearts and souls I hope it was awesome!
Cheers Robert! 😊
Honesty reporting makes your shows captivating :)
Thank you! 😊
"Unwind from all the stress" as he let's out a big yawn, LOL.
stress and exhaustion are not mutually exclusive
I love your videos. I can not wait to join the lifestyle in 2 years! if you make your way to Puerto Rico i would love to buy you guys a dinner and hear about your travels
Thank you! We do hope to visit next season or the one after 😊 🤞 If you see us coming north on FB or Instagram, get in touch 😊 (the videos are always months behind to allow us to keep them regular)
Seriously, don't doubt your decisions dude.
Oh no! He may be human 😱
I enjoyed this video😍
Yay 😃
Saludos desde Argentina y buenos vientos !!
PreCovid must have been nice I can't remember what that was due to impressive amounts of disinformation.
The video was GREAT! Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😊👍
We kindly ask everyone not to talk politics on our channel. Thank you 😊
(The political comment has been deleted).
Good Video. Before going inshore to try and get a mobile signal for a weather update, try this. Make a little canvas bag. Put one of your mobile phones in the bag and hoist it on a spare halyard to the top of the mast, then try and use this mobile at the top of the mast as a hot spot for your tablet etc. I've found I can get 3 or 4 G miles out opposed to using a device at deck level. If you are worrying about it getting tangled up the mast then even just using the line going to the spreader you use for courtesy flags etc.
wonderful....
@4:30 "...it'll be at least 25 days until we lower [the sails] again." Woah. That is a thought.
I know sounds crazy but there are times somehow I do my bowline wrong but for some reason that second that Ryan did the preventer it made so much sense and dont think I will ever have that issue again. lol. Hope your trip was a safe one.
Haha whenever an old sailor is watching mine turn into spaghetti in my hands!
You both inspire me to continue towards my 2 month spring adventure to the bahamas by trailering my free Grampian G23 to Florida from Traverse City Michigan.
Nice low tech autopilot! You’re passing some of the islands our October 2020 cruise was supposed to cover before it was cancelled! I love your chatting position near the end!
Thanks ever so much 😊
So much to consider! I watch your shows and I see you are both thinking way ahead. You guys rock you know? Poor Italy got hit so hard! I hope your parents were okay. Ryan did you go through Covid 19? Feeling for you man
Aw thanks Kerry! Our families were both OK and no one close to us got Covid :) We've been incredibly lucky.
Very nicely done :)
Well done you guys. Love your vlogs. With all your hard work and meticulous planning, you’ve earned all the best of luck. Fair winds. 👍
Thanks ever so much Ken! ❤️
Miss you guys hope you are well.
So glad you didn't turn back but pressed on through the initial nerves - good on'ya, you salty seafarers =;-))
Thanks! We were super happy with the decision, too :)
Landfall at or near St. Vincent!?! If so, that is great!
Great 👍
Very Nice
Cheers!
Im assuming you two made it across ok. Been watching since the med. i hope the corona stuff dident treat yall too bad if you made it across. I heard all the islands were on lock down in the Caribbean. There’s probably alot of folks wondering the same as me. Yall are both always ontop of the. Hope all is good. Let ua know. With love. North Carolina
Thanks Daniel! We’ve been extremely lucky and landed in the only country not in lockdown (SVG). 😊
take a chance - Columbus did!!
Try scopolamine patches for sea sickness, it apparently works wonders!
Love your journey and your method of explaining. Your camera work excellent apart for one thing, can you get a camera stick for your selfie head shots, being too close in distorts your wonderful youthful faces xx
Thanks a lot, especially the youthful bit! We have a stick for the gopro but the main camera that has the decent mic is a bit heavy for a stick, we’ve got the most wide angle lens they do for that camera though :)
Sailing North of the islands was the right choice, I assure you. So no regrets to have.
Sailing South of the islands would have been nerve wracking. Succession of dead calms with flat seas when directly in the lee of the island, especially the high ones, and 40+ knt wind with heavy swells in between islands.
Bon voyage
Hi Guys, what kind of sextant do you have and would you recommend it? Do you use an App to reduce the sights or tables? Thanks, what a great adventure you are both on.
Please would you explain the comment about the "faraday cage in the oven"?
a Faraday cage is a metal structure when, if hit by electricity, channels that electricity around the outside, so anything inside it won't get zapped. I'm assuming they'd throw the laptop/phones/other electronics in there during a storm so a lightning strike doesn't get to them. I'm sure there's a more technically correct way of stating it...
An oven can be used as a Faraday cage? Awesome.
The only problem with this channel is that there is not 3 videos every week, its fantastic. don`t suppose you would wish to edit 3 per week !! Ha Ha
Hahah! Thanks Richard! We were getting ready for some constructive feedback, but nope. You’re awesome. Thank you!
Get farm fresh non refrigerated eggs, cover them with Vaseline or wax...or turn them every day. You don't need to refrigerate eggs, there's other options.
We don’t refrigerate eggs in Europe 😊 I simply don’t have the space to put such delicate things 😊
You want to be sick because you are talking about it and thinking about being sick. don't think about it and even more try not to talk about it, its all in your thoughts. But great vid guys, what an awesome achievement!👍👊
If you think that positive thoughts will prevent seasickness, you've never been actually seasick ;) Believe me, I know, because I was that naive myself in year 1 of living on a boat ;) Thanks!
@@SailingKittiwake No trust me, me and my family have a 45ft yacht and we have been sailing and on boats for over 14 years. i have been seasick many times due to my negativity of thinking i am going to be sick. its not the right way to think. don't think about it, it is always in your mind and that is what makes you sick.:)
Good luck!👍
Because I've watched some of your videos this seems better than picking any random ARC or crossing video. Did you buy a hydrovane second hand or did it break and you improvised?
The Hydrovane was installed 40 years ago by a previous owner. The airvanes it came with were made of wood, which only worked in heavy winds. So we made a DIY airvane made of spinnaker fabric. Not a great look, but it steered us 3,000nm across the Atlantic.
👍!!
Kettle on!!
Yeeeppee! Ryan is very happy you’ll watch with a cuppa 😊
@@SailingKittiwake Best coffee break I had in ages :)
Aaawwww 🥰
At 5:30s is that a full hoist on the main? The foot looks well short of the end of the boom - does it have a trimming reef in it or is that the fit?
Yes, the previous owner installed an oversized main and boom. We replaced it with the right size main, but the boom is still the same size.
my dream
It will be nice to introduce yourselves and your sail boat everytime you post a video so first time viewers can know who you are.
Sorry about the pandemic and it's effect on your Caribbean season.
Don’t be sorry - we landed in the best possible place and are totally fine 😊👌
You don't need to explain and defend your freedom. We are all free to do what we want and have every intentions to do it safely.
Looks like a large boat to me
You could share the price of boat, travel insurance, marine costs, etc. etc.
We made plenty of videos on costs 😉 This is our Atlantic crossing, episode 97.
@@SailingKittiwake thank you 4 the fast answer. i will check out th other episodes :D i thinking abouth to sll my old timer car and buy a bouat too :D
Im curious how you have been getting on in Port Elizabeth. Are you going to go through the Panama canal?
It’s been great! Thanks. We still have the whole of the Caribbean (E, N and W) to explore, so we’re not making any plans beyond that 😊
@@SailingKittiwake yes there's lots to see, I imagine you will at some point though. Looking forward to watching your new adventures in the Caribbean 👍🏻
Tris who knows. At the moment it feels like a crazy huge expense (it’s doubled in price). We’ll see 😊
@@SailingKittiwake plenty of time and places in the meantime though, I'd love to visit some of those islands that have a dozen people or so on them.
Panama canal might be a big expense, but then there's Polynesia to explore too. It must be like a ever ending working holiday 😂
Tris true - that’s why we want to spend some years on this side 😊
What do you take to prevent seasickness? I and many others have had great success with Stugeron 15mg. It is the off shore sailors best friend!
Meclizine Hydrochloride is the only med that works for us. We tested them all after a trip where we were both heavily seasick at the same time. Stugeron gives Elena a stomach ache.
Stugeron is worth trying again with food. But be sure it is the 15mg size not the 75mg size. With a crew of 5 in 50+ knot winds and 15-20 ft seas, no one got sick when taking Stugeron 15mg.
@@roncanizares9966 Stugeron and meclizine are closely related early generation antihistamines, both developed in the 1950's. Stugeron is not available in the US or Canada.
@@SailingKittiwake For early seasickness, you might try putting a foam earplug in one ear. Can't promise it will work, but if it does it will take effect almost immediately, and there is no downside to trying it.
I buy it in the Bahamas or Bermuda. Also when a friend or family member travels to England, I ask them to buy it. I keep a good inventory.
Ciao! Come mai non usate il weather routing su luckgrib ?
Cosa intendi? Il video é di Marzo e abbiamo usato LG con le funzionalità che erano disponibili a Marzo.
I don't consider a Tayana 37 (SMALL SAILBOAT) it is the PERFECT sailboat to cross the Atlantic or the world, a Hurley 22 is a SMALL SAILBOAT; and it has done it.
Whats with all the wired faces? Lol 😆
excl vid
A glass ocean. And seasick? These people have no idea whats in store for them! Yikes
:)
So you crossed the Atlantic, no big deal?
The next few videos will reveal why it was actually a pretty big deal...
Is it cold right now ?
Good win.
No, this video was filmed in March.
Sailing Kittiwake ah ok.
37 is not a small boat when there's a mini transat comp on a 21
It is ridiculous these days, almost unacceptable, a youtube sailing channel that really sails! And without hiring professionals! Have fun, kids!
We’re a little confused (we cannot watch videos due to the expensive Caribbean data) but thanks 😊
ma sei italiana?
Si :)
Protein! Less the 7% in mothers milk, such a common misunderstanding.