French Polynesia is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen and I always get so excited when Ryan shots with the drone because I just can't wait to incorporate the footage. :) Nicole
Loved this video, especially the drone footage at the beginning. Nicole, Ryan is lucky to have such a capable woman like you to take care of so many things.
I think I could watch the drone footage 100 times and never get sick of it. I'm not quite sure why I was so against having a drone before but am definitely stoked on it now! :) It's a win win...what I lack in, Ryan excels! :) Nicole
Honest words, love your videos, love the awesome vibe and energy you guys have! Inspirational as always, and what awesome opening shot!!!!!! That’s the epitome of “paradise” 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you both
Mauruuru SV Gitana! I love that opening scene too! The gentleman who owns the small pension had such a great vibe to him. He was such a natural on camera. :) Cheers! Nicole
I've never been, but in eleven minutes, I think you've encapsulated for me the whole "Polynesia" experience. The ocean, the sky, the land and the people, through a lens of love and respect. Beautiful!
And that is exactly what I wanted to portray so thank you Lazy Jacques for saying that! I'm continuing to learn more and more about how to tell a story through the lens and through editing and am enjoying it too! :) Nicole
As someone who has been making a living as an editor for the last twenty years, I suspect you have a natural talent and passion for this. Looking forward to following you on this journey!
You are the best. There are many sailing channels and all of them show great and terrible things, in one way or another. Only this one, so far, is showing something worthy of words written years ago by masters who visited life options unavailable to too many people.
Awesome episode, love the amazing places you guys experience. I honestly believe your channel should be shown to kids, to give them perspective on what rewards await if you are willing to put down the effort and how challenges should be met. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you Jacob! Lessons for all of us! Sometimes we too have to step back and reflect...helps us keep moving forward in tough situations. Cheers! :) Nicole
wie immer ein tolles Video, Nicole! Vielen Dank dafür! Wir haben hier in München auch gerade Sonne und genießen es. Mein Mann, Manfred, schaut im Moment ein Boot in Spanien an. Ich hoffe, der Kauf klappt :-) Viele Grüße an Ryan!
Excellent video -great drone footage of Nicole. Loved the sailing!! And the Post Blue song love it! Thanks looked it up and will start to listen to them more! Thanks so much - so wanting to get to that lifestyle.
Wonderfully done! I miss the Polynesian Islands! I spent time there, yet when it came to making real lifelong friends. Well it was in The Cook Islands! Rarotonga. I was invited to a wedding, a family feast and to go see the oyster farms and also the weaving of the grass hats! When I say invited, I mean invited. Others there in my company, where jealous, for all those invites where for free. I did a three discipline challenge, Kayaking, around the island, running the island ring road, crossing the mountain both ways. Doing all that took help from all the locals, information and equipment and they added on one more challenge, cycling the island as well! All done in three days. (one day weather shut down the run, marked the point and had to pick up the next day) First day on the island, met a local (Jack at Muri beach) Best vacation ever, I was younger and ripped then. lolol Thanks to Jack and all his family the challenges went smooth and I even had time left to sit back and enjoy the surf! Greatest people I ever met!
Sailing ShaggySeas, French Polynesia is truly an amazing place, water, land, and the people. Every day I stop and am thankful for this opportunity. :) Nicole
Fun video! Such a positive vibe on all your videos!! Thanx for sharing with us. : ) P.s I am a bit freaked out though,as this video was 11:11 long. It seems as of late I am seeing 11:11 everywhere!! It's getting out of hand! I do feel a bit better in The Now. Because your channel is all about positive energy for me!!! Thanx again : )
Thank you Dirt Fisherman. I had to laugh about the timing of the vid. So strange how random things happen like that! I hope all the 11:11 were positive. :) Nicole
Manihi, the gentleman you are talking about, built that pension himself. He and his wife run it together and have built a dream place surrounded by such a good vibe. :) Nicole
Thanks for posting. Soooo what do you call the new knot you looked up and developed?!?!?! "WVSK" wind vane steering knot? Maybe you're tying the new name to the next episode. Mmm, so sexy too. : )
Hi there GrinsInc! I'm not sure of the name of the new knot but I do know that it worked! We have a cool app on our iPad that shows step by step all the knots one would need. :) Cheers! Nicole
Yes, in theory, but the kites we use are very small relative to the size of our boat. You might find this link interesting... www.kite-boat-systems.com/index.php/en/products/kitecontroller-for-sailing-boats-2 R
Missed you guys. Ryan you are legend.
Stunning scenery.... love the pile of mangoes by the side of the road
French Polynesia is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen and I always get so excited when Ryan shots with the drone because I just can't wait to incorporate the footage. :) Nicole
Loved this video, especially the drone footage at the beginning. Nicole, Ryan is lucky to have such a capable woman like you to take care of so many things.
You are both very awesome people. I hope you are both blessed with many more years of sailing and freedom.
I think I could watch the drone footage 100 times and never get sick of it. I'm not quite sure why I was so against having a drone before but am definitely stoked on it now! :) It's a win win...what I lack in, Ryan excels! :) Nicole
Those aerial videos absolutely NAILED IT! And the rest of the episode had a lovely vibe to it. I just wish you two could make more!
Thank you Tony! I have to say the drone shots are almost always my favorite! I get really excited when going through that footage. :) Nicole
Wind vane steering demo. So cool and thank you for sharing.
You're welcome! Thank you for the comment! R
Throughly enjoyable, thanks
Honest words, love your videos, love the awesome vibe and energy you guys have! Inspirational as always, and what awesome opening shot!!!!!! That’s the epitome of “paradise” 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you both
Mauruuru SV Gitana! I love that opening scene too! The gentleman who owns the small pension had such a great vibe to him. He was such a natural on camera. :) Cheers! Nicole
Great video, the production in the first few minuets was so good it could have been a commercial.
So glad to hear that and so stoked people are loving the drone footage! It is some of my favorite too! Cheers! :) Nicole
I've never been, but in eleven minutes, I think you've encapsulated for me the whole "Polynesia" experience. The ocean, the sky, the land and the people, through a lens of love and respect. Beautiful!
And that is exactly what I wanted to portray so thank you Lazy Jacques for saying that! I'm continuing to learn more and more about how to tell a story through the lens and through editing and am enjoying it too! :) Nicole
As someone who has been making a living as an editor for the last twenty years, I suspect you have a natural talent and passion for this. Looking forward to following you on this journey!
You are the best. There are many sailing channels and all of them show great and terrible things, in one way or another. Only this one, so far, is showing something worthy of words written years ago by masters who visited life options unavailable to too many people.
Wow Ric Gaston, I don't really know what to say to that but thank you. :) Nicole
I could have watched 11 min and 11 sec of yoga on the beach 😍. What a great channel and a great couple taking it all in with such grace and beauty
Thank you J Rey. :) It was a beautiful spot to do yoga...maybe a bit more shade would have been good too. :) Cheers! N
Awesome episode, love the amazing places you guys experience. I honestly believe your channel should be shown to kids, to give them perspective on what rewards await if you are willing to put down the effort and how challenges should be met. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you Jacob! Lessons for all of us! Sometimes we too have to step back and reflect...helps us keep moving forward in tough situations. Cheers! :) Nicole
Great video, so glad to see you guys having so much fun‼️⛵️😎
Awesome background music by Postblue! Sail on, sail safe. Good on you for getting the windvane back online.
Awesome vid guys! Be safe and have fun!
great to see a full episode again. I love you guys!
You always manage to give me goosebumps watching your videos! This one is no exception.
S/V Adma, you just made my day. Thank you for that. :) Nicole
Best one yet! Thank you for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving.
Wow, you just made me smile! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you too! :) Nicole
You two AMAZE me
beautiful! thank you.....GRUNT
Thanks for another great video and all the best to the both of you .
Epic Awesomeness!!!!!!
wie immer ein tolles Video, Nicole! Vielen Dank dafür! Wir haben hier in München auch gerade Sonne und genießen es. Mein Mann, Manfred, schaut im Moment ein Boot in Spanien an. Ich hoffe, der Kauf klappt :-)
Viele Grüße an Ryan!
Danke Sabine! Crossing our fingers Manfred finds the dream boat for the both of you and you can begin your adventures! :) Nicole
Two Afloat Sailing we bought it!!! I am so excited!!!⛵️
Es ist ein kleines Boot. Wir fangen im Mittelmeer an🙂
Sabine! Congratulations!!! This is awesome! You both have been looking for so long. I'm all smiles for you! :)
thank you.. 11 minutes and 11 seconds passed beautifully :)
Stoked to hear that. Thank you! :) Nicole
Awesome video. Loved it!
Good job on the windvane
One of my few favorite channels. Both of you are amazing. Thanks
adamttreat123, that just made our day. Thank you! :) Nicole
Fantastico video.Love u guys
Quality with the perfect amount of Quantity ....
Perfect! That's what I like to hear. :) Nicole
nice job Ryan.......super exciting watch you sail.......my boat now on blocks for the winter brrrrrrr ...take care xx
Hey thanks taplow! I was so happy when he was able to fix the Monitor! I bet you are looking forward to splashing her again! Cheers! :) Nicole
You guys just get better and better.
Stoked to hear that Uncle Muir...capturing those short stories/moments and editing are becoming more and more natural. :) Nicole
Awesome video, you two are an inspiration more than you know. Ryan, keep on keeping on!
You two do very well...love how fit you guys are.. keep up the good work loved it. S/V Teak Key
Treat your body like a temple...Ryan used to always say that when we were younger. :) I guess it stuck with us. :) Nicole
Excellent video -great drone footage of Nicole. Loved the sailing!! And the Post Blue song love it! Thanks looked it up and will start to listen to them more! Thanks so much - so wanting to get to that lifestyle.
Thank you Graeme! I agree, the drone shots were fantastic. Stoked you liked the song and looked them up! Cheers! :) Nicole
Wonderfully done! I miss the Polynesian Islands! I spent time there, yet when it came to making real lifelong friends. Well it was in The Cook Islands! Rarotonga. I was invited to a wedding, a family feast and to go see the oyster farms and also the weaving of the grass hats! When I say invited, I mean invited. Others there in my company, where jealous, for all those invites where for free. I did a three discipline challenge, Kayaking, around the island, running the island ring road, crossing the mountain both ways. Doing all that took help from all the locals, information and equipment and they added on one more challenge, cycling the island as well! All done in three days. (one day weather shut down the run, marked the point and had to pick up the next day) First day on the island, met a local (Jack at Muri beach) Best vacation ever, I was younger and ripped then. lolol Thanks to Jack and all his family the challenges went smooth and I even had time left to sit back and enjoy the surf! Greatest people I ever met!
They are beautiful people and have such a giving nature to all things. I wish more people could experience it! Glad you had that experience! :) Nicole
Haven't even watched it yet...Butt I already know it's RAD!!!
Haha! ;)
loving your video, and very very refreshing to listen to some alt rock!!! (it reminds me to that metal when you killed tha fish hahah)
Thank you Guillermo...and we're back at it searching for good tunes that we can use in upcoming episodes. :) Nicole
I gotta go visit there!
I love you guys!
If i could donate some of muscles to Ryan i would do it in a heartbeat!
That is just so sweet Gilldur. I wish there was a cure out there...still waiting... Nicole
Great job on this episode. Looked like a sweet downwind sail. Thanks for sharing and fair winds.
Mauruuru Lane Street and yes, the downwind sail was beautiful! :) Nicole
Nice job on the windvane Ryan.
I was so stoked he was able to fix it while underway! It made the passage that much better. :) Nicole
That was another great video!
👋🏻☀️🏝🌬⛵️🍁🦃Happy Thanksgiving From Florida
And a Happy Thanksgiving to you Dennis!
Great narration... loved he video
Awesome video! The footage on that beach was so cool. Looks like paradise! Fair winds
Sailing ShaggySeas, French Polynesia is truly an amazing place, water, land, and the people. Every day I stop and am thankful for this opportunity. :) Nicole
i like that ...taking it all in ....there is an art to that ....its not a science ....
It's nice to be reminded to sometimes stop and take in your environment and take it all in. :) Nicole
Great vid as usual, That was your best intro ever
Scott, I have to agree! And I can say that as that was all Ryan. :) Cheers! Nicole
I love your can do spirit. As a paraplegic I know the pain of getting it to work. Working on power winches for our Endevor Cat.
You will be so stoked once you have those power winches!!! I'm jealous! :) Nicole
Great video guys as usual. Always fun to watch. Thanks and best from HKG 🇭🇰
Laurent, thank you and thank you for continuing to watch and comment! Cheers! :) Nicole
Fun video! Such a positive vibe on all your videos!! Thanx for sharing with us. : ) P.s I am a bit freaked out though,as this video was 11:11 long. It seems as of late I am seeing 11:11 everywhere!! It's getting out of hand! I do feel a bit better in The Now. Because your channel is all about positive energy for me!!! Thanx again : )
Thank you Dirt Fisherman. I had to laugh about the timing of the vid. So strange how random things happen like that! I hope all the 11:11 were positive. :) Nicole
New here, loving it
Welcome! Stoked to have you with us! :) N
Ah yes, gratitude makes all the difference.
Yes, there needs to be a bit more gratitude shown in this world. :) Nicole
within the full of time (deep, booming voice) --- everything is possible ... (echoes)
Manihi, the gentleman you are talking about, built that pension himself. He and his wife run it together and have built a dream place surrounded by such a good vibe. :) Nicole
Thanks for posting.
Soooo what do you call the new knot you looked up and developed?!?!?! "WVSK" wind vane steering knot? Maybe you're tying the new name to the next episode. Mmm, so sexy too. : )
Hi there GrinsInc! I'm not sure of the name of the new knot but I do know that it worked! We have a cool app on our iPad that shows step by step all the knots one would need. :) Cheers! Nicole
Is it possible to use a kite sail to pull the boat?
Yes, in theory, but the kites we use are very small relative to the size of our boat. You might find this link interesting... www.kite-boat-systems.com/index.php/en/products/kitecontroller-for-sailing-boats-2 R
Nicole, stunning smile and shoulders.
Thank you! I have to thank my parents for the braces when I was young. :) Nicole
Horndog
By the way, Anja in the comment below is my wife, she's really hot
Haha! I love it! ...Anja Leissner, is that true? :) Nicole