What a beautiful project you have completed with such perseverance. Next offshore voyage you can now sail knowing you have made for a safe crossing. Congrats. Enjoy the next few months before exploring the Pacific. In the meantime, lots of healing for Grace as she enjoys her peace on the water. Bill can get back to relaxing from all the work. Sail on.
Phenomenal results guys! Though I think my favorite part was seeing the smile on Grace's face as she showed off various parts of the refit. Considering everything she's been through (both of them really) you deserve some peace and some grace. I hope you guys get to meet up with Catalpa as they head north in the Sea of Cortez to do some boat work too. Cheers!
You guys have done a fantastic job. Calico looks AWESOME! You have accomplished so much dealing with adversity outside of the cruiser life. Well done! Prayers, love and fair winds...
Congratulations on transforming Calico Skies!! You both showed tremendous strength and courage with your 2023 challenges. Grace, you are a star! Not only did you face down your breast cancer, but you managed to make the interior look like new. Bill, you have been Grace's rock while you worked so hard on all the important mechanical issues. You can sail anywhere now!!
I will look forward to your future videos! If you are ever back home in NY, I’d love to meet you both. I live in the City as a 21 yr survivor of stage 4 ovarian and a proud 81 yr old former sailor. I now feel as though I have “seen” the Sea of Cortez, Panama, etc. places I would never have visited. I started watching your channel after you and the Trautmans sailed to Maine, my favorite and 30 yr sailing community(Camden). If you remember the white home on the pt (Northeast), that was my base as my closest friend owned it. I sailed on a Tartan 46 for 30 years. My friend who owned the boat is still up there at age 93!
Grace and Bill, a fine couple and winning team with drive on abilities and determination. My full respect sent to you both. A first class refit all around. Calico Sky’s looking almost as beautiful as Grace. I am super stoked for you both. Fine living and adventures on the horizon. God continue to Bless you always. ⛵️🏝️⚓️❤️
What you two have done is nothing short of amazing, incredible, unbelievable and of course beautiful. The grooviest and most important thing is that you, Grace are doing so much better. Stay safe and stay groovy.
That was a succinct recap of most of a year. I was really beginning to worry about you two, with how Calico Skies was beginning to look. I know you're looking at silver linings after all those dark clouds, and well you should. A tip o' the hat to the both of you. Way to keep on keepin' on!
A fitting tribute video to these past unsettled months. The choice of simple piano closing out this episode is fitting as you venture into the future. Well done to both of you.
I can't tell you how happy I am that you have done your refit. and I think all your viewers were thinking, come on guys. Well Personally I feel amazing & can't wait to see you race to catch up with Brian & Kazza. I think now that your channel will grow even bigger. But it's up to you to keep on top of dreaded repairs. In saying that I think you will enjoy the luxuries you have installed. Fair winds people.
❤🎉 🥳 Congratulations. You reached "a perch" as you climb the mountain of life. A place to rest , look around to see how far you have gone. A place to enjoy your triumphs and just smile. 😊 Thanks Grace & Bill for sharing your lives. Blessings on your journey.
All I can say is wow. Calico Skies looks fantastic both inside and out. What makes the transformation even more impressive is that you two did it while Grace was being treated for breast cancer. With the big increase in fuel capacity coupled with all the solar additions Calico Skies is now ready for anything.
I am so happy the both Calico and Grace are out of shipyard, with both having a major refit, blessings to you both, and hope that your adventure continues......I will be watching....
Wow! Even though I’ve watched all the episodes of these refits and improvements, seeing them all together is even more impressive! Calico Skies is a beauty and so functional! Hope you two are enjoying everything you did to make her even better! 🤗🤗
Fair to say that you guys have done a boatload of work and the result is a complete transformation. She’s looking fantastic, a different boat to the one that was lifted all that time ago. So good to see you both smiling again, by all that’s right you deserve it after the lousy times you’ve been through. From a currently p’ss wet and grey SW UK I’m wishing you health, happiness, love and laughter. Cheers, R. 😎👍🍻
I hate those cliche sayings like "everything happens for a reason", and I'm not implying Grace's breast cancer happening was a good thing... but if it was happening anyway, the timing probably couldn't have been better... Sure it delayed a pacific crossing, but had it not happened now, I wonder just how many of the upgrades would not have gotten done. Now Grace's health seems to be headed in the right direction and Calico Skies isn't just ready to cross the pacific, she's ready to give you several more good years and crossings. The rundown of the refit really emphasizes that she's a whole new boat, from simple things like the canvas snap on covers for the shelving to multiple "game changer" upgrades! Super stoked for you 2.
Ya we feel the same way .. its kinda weird how things work out sometimes. I am doing better every day :) Thanks for this feedback and for following our journey 💓
Super job. Well done, especially while attending to health simultaneously. 👏 Hope the domes on those curtains are strong enough when items push up against them while heeled. 🤞
I'm so happy for you two. It's fantastic to see the changes to Calico Skies. You've both done such a superb job with all the upgrades and refit. (with a little help from friends) I can see in your smiles how happy you are with the final product. Grace, after your personal struggles this must feel so rewarding and a sense of relief that the boat's transformation is now 99% behind you. I'm looking forward to new adventures with the "new Calico Skies" and a happy and healthy crew. Much love to two of my favorite sailors and far flung friends.
Bill and Grace that time line of how long and the work done on Calico Skies is mind boggling. By watching this you can really see "WoW"!! you had done a lot of work and upgrades. Well done great job. I know I am repeating myself lol. Now by the way you say it as once you haul out again before your next huge adventure there's still more to do. "WoW"! never ending. Looking forward to next video take care see you.
You guys deserve to be happy. All of your hard work will pay off. I have really enjoyed watching your refit. I’m so happy things seem to be working out for you.
Fantastic Refit. You guys did some incredible stuff here. (I watched it all) to see Her charging thru the waves...the Reward. Bottom slick as &$@%. What an achievement...+ Grace...Done Well.
Oh man Grace it's so beautiful to see you happy with a smile on your face! Enjoy your beautiful yacht - you both can be proud of yourself and the result of your work! I'm just as excited as a little kid at Christmas for hopefully many more videos!
I'm so glad you're doing well Grace, the "Big C" truly sucks... Your boat looks great and is now mechanically sound, next stop French Polynesia. Keep the cameras rolling!
Another Great job. You made all that work look easy and quickish. Really Great job of narration! Very Very professional and interesting. hanks for letting us look over your schedule!
Great job G&B...you two have such a shared purpose...it makes you resilient and positive. Love your weekly videos. Looking forward to traveling with you on your future journeys. Thank you!
That's just amazing seeing a summary of everything done since you went up on the hard 8 months ago. The result is beautiful and a credit to your hard work and investment. Looking forward to more travels and adventures. God speed you two.
Sometimes the best things in life are often those which we didn't choose and you guys certainly took control and made the most of a bad situation to really upgrade your boat.
@@CalicoSkiesSailing we love you Grace. Glad to see you doing well. Will thank you for being a champion husband you are an inspiration for the rest of us guys. That’s what a marriage is about. Love you two!
A great vid guys. Was a good reminder of what all y'all have gone thru in the past 8 months, amazing. Grace you are looking great, proud for you and Bill. Hope this chapter has ended and now you have many more years of adventure ahead of you. Fair winds and following seas guys.
Duuuuudes that is amazing grace you must have had the input for those lights inside…. There awesome.. bill amazing job with looking after grace and all the hard work on the upgrades 🎉
Calico Skies looks really nice after all the hard work you two put into it. I pray that you will stay safe as the forthcoming hurricane comes by and up the coast of California.
Impressive amount of stuff packed into a 36 footer. Nice work. Just think of how you have to move all the stuff anytime you want to (...) but that's what living on a boat is. Glad the rudder got done. Pacific is a big ocean...Fair winds. Cold beer.
Wow!! Calico looks awesome!! Welcome to your new home essentially, love all the upgrades, big, and small. I know y'all are so proud to have gotten these things done. Keep up the great work, and great vids, but most of all have fun, and enjoy, Much Love from middle Tennessee, from your friend Will
You must have put a lot of hours into this exceptional episode. The technical excellence shows as much as the huge refit does.
lol we did 🤪😬 Thank you!!
Loved the time line you gave bring us back up to the present moment! Really shows what renovation with revelation looks like! A Happy Place!
Thank u so happy u liked it 💗
A boat is just glass, wood n canvas. You two are what makes Calico special and the love you put into her. Be well n continued good health to you'all
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Nothing less than what you earned, Grace! Kudos to Bill for the support in a crisis.
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What a beautiful project you have completed with such perseverance. Next offshore voyage you can now sail knowing you have made for a safe crossing. Congrats. Enjoy the next few months before exploring the Pacific. In the meantime, lots of healing for Grace as she enjoys her peace on the water. Bill can get back to relaxing from all the work. Sail on.
Thank you 💓
Phenomenal results guys! Though I think my favorite part was seeing the smile on Grace's face as she showed off various parts of the refit. Considering everything she's been through (both of them really) you deserve some peace and some grace. I hope you guys get to meet up with Catalpa as they head north in the Sea of Cortez to do some boat work too. Cheers!
aww this is sweet 💓 Thank u!
You guys have done a fantastic job. Calico looks AWESOME! You have accomplished so much dealing with adversity outside of the cruiser life. Well done!
Prayers, love and fair winds...
Good job condensing all that work into one video btw the boat looks better than ever.
Glad you liked it ..thank u!
That last clip with the blue spanker or code zero up really looked like you were hauling ass! Looks fantastic!!
They flew a Spinnaker too! 🪁😂
Congratulations on transforming Calico Skies!! You both showed tremendous strength and courage with your 2023 challenges. Grace, you are a star! Not only did you face down your breast cancer, but you managed to make the interior look like new. Bill, you have been Grace's rock while you worked so hard on all the important mechanical issues. You can sail anywhere now!!
Aw thank u!!!! 💓💓💓
I will look forward to your future videos! If you are ever back home in NY, I’d love to meet you both. I live in the City as a 21 yr survivor of stage 4 ovarian and a proud 81 yr old former sailor. I now feel as though I have “seen” the Sea of Cortez, Panama, etc. places I would never have visited. I started watching your channel after you and the Trautmans sailed to Maine, my favorite and 30 yr sailing community(Camden). If you remember the white home on the pt (Northeast), that was my base as my closest friend owned it. I sailed on a Tartan 46 for 30 years. My friend who owned the boat is still up there at age 93!
The Boat looks AMAZING guys !!!!!!!
Thank u!!!!
Calico Skies looks like a million bucks! It looks like all the hard work has paid off! Enjoy your "new" home on the water!
Thank u!!!
Calico looks amazing, real homely.
Thank u!!
Congrats on your Re-newed home. Here is hoping for many years of sailing and good health for you all.
Everything looks great guys :) LETS GET SAILING :):):)
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That’s impressive. Wish you luck with your health and treatment following surgery. Peace
Great Job Bill and Grace and Dimitri. Calico Skies looks better than ever!
Grace and Bill, a fine couple and winning team with drive on abilities and determination. My full respect sent to you both. A first class refit all around. Calico Sky’s looking almost as beautiful as Grace. I am super stoked for you both. Fine living and adventures on the horizon. God continue to Bless you always. ⛵️🏝️⚓️❤️
You're too kind 💓 Thank you for being here. Hugs!
What you two have done is nothing short of amazing, incredible, unbelievable and of course beautiful. The grooviest and most important thing is that you, Grace are doing so much better. Stay safe and stay groovy.
Thank you 💓 We will :) Thank you for being here and following our journey!
Great video, good editing, good voice over! Perfect wrap up of all the boat projects this summer. Calico Skies is looking better than ever!
Thank u 🙏🏻 💓
So glad to hear that you are doing good. Cheers
You have done a beautiful job. Enjoy your refurbished home.
Nice Refit overview. Calico Skies looks great! I'm looking forwards to you guys future adventures.
Thank u!!
As some other captain once said: I wish you two clear horizons
Thank u 🙏🏻💓
Calico Skies looks Great! Take care and stay safe.
That was a succinct recap of most of a year. I was really beginning to worry about you two, with how Calico Skies was beginning to look. I know you're looking at silver linings after all those dark clouds, and well you should. A tip o' the hat to the both of you. Way to keep on keepin' on!
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A fitting tribute video to these past unsettled months. The choice of simple piano closing out this episode is fitting as you venture into the future. Well done to both of you.
I watched every video to get to this point, but really enjoyed how you edited them down into this comprehensive video with voice over!
Super happy to hear that you enjoyed this one. Thank you for following our journey!
I can't tell you how happy I am that you have done your refit. and I think all your viewers were thinking, come on guys. Well Personally I feel amazing & can't wait to see you race to catch up with Brian & Kazza. I think now that your channel will grow even bigger. But it's up to you to keep on top of dreaded repairs. In saying that I think you will enjoy the luxuries you have installed. Fair winds people.
Thanks! Maybe next year!
Hope you’re safe tucked away from this hurricane 😢❤
Yes! We fared very well today, no issues ❤️
❤🎉 🥳 Congratulations. You reached "a perch" as you climb the mountain of life. A place to rest , look around to see how far you have gone. A place to enjoy your triumphs and just smile. 😊 Thanks Grace & Bill for sharing your lives. Blessings on your journey.
Thank you! 💓💓
This is one of my favorite videos yet! It's like the finishing touch to the refit.
Thank you that means a lot to us!
All I can say is wow. Calico Skies looks fantastic both inside and out. What makes the transformation even more impressive is that you two did it while Grace was being treated for breast cancer. With the big increase in fuel capacity coupled with all the solar additions Calico Skies is now ready for anything.
Thanks much 💓
I am so happy the both Calico and Grace are out of shipyard, with both having a major refit, blessings to you both, and hope that your adventure continues......I will be watching....
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Wow! Great episode! 😊 I watch them all, but it was sure great to see it all come together in one video. Probably watch this one again.
Thank u! So glad u enjoyed it!
Grace and Bill, amazing workmanship with all the medical issues that you had to deal with! The boat is beautiful! Happy sailing! ❤
Thank you :)
Love the cabin cleanup and lighting! You two have worked so hard on making her look beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Awesome video *U2*
Thank u!!!!
Wow! Even though I’ve watched all the episodes of these refits and improvements, seeing them all together is even more impressive! Calico Skies is a beauty and so functional! Hope you two are enjoying everything you did to make her even better! 🤗🤗
So happy u enjoyed it! Thank u 💓💓💓
Wow! Your boat looks fantastic!! Well done!!
Looking good guys ❤
Fair to say that you guys have done a boatload of work and the result is a complete transformation.
She’s looking fantastic, a different boat to the one that was lifted all that time ago.
So good to see you both smiling again, by all that’s right you deserve it after the lousy times you’ve been through.
From a currently p’ss wet and grey SW UK I’m wishing you health, happiness, love and laughter.
Cheers, R. 😎👍🍻
Thank you your feedback is much appreciated 💓 Thank you for following our journey :)
Grace, showing off more than the new galley. Looking good
Fabulousrefit, you guys packed a ton in over 8 months. Congrats!
I hate those cliche sayings like "everything happens for a reason", and I'm not implying Grace's breast cancer happening was a good thing... but if it was happening anyway, the timing probably couldn't have been better... Sure it delayed a pacific crossing, but had it not happened now, I wonder just how many of the upgrades would not have gotten done. Now Grace's health seems to be headed in the right direction and Calico Skies isn't just ready to cross the pacific, she's ready to give you several more good years and crossings. The rundown of the refit really emphasizes that she's a whole new boat, from simple things like the canvas snap on covers for the shelving to multiple "game changer" upgrades! Super stoked for you 2.
Its safe to say when life has forced them to stop some good things still happen. Case in point TTYC
Ya we feel the same way .. its kinda weird how things work out sometimes. I am doing better every day :) Thanks for this feedback and for following our journey 💓
Now that is a GREAT example!
Super job. Well done, especially while attending to health simultaneously. 👏
Hope the domes on those curtains are strong enough when items push up against them while heeled. 🤞
May the wind be at your back and the future be bright 🌞
Thank u 🙏🏼 💗
GREAT JOB GUYS ~
I'm so happy for you two. It's fantastic to see the changes to Calico Skies. You've both done such a superb job with all the upgrades and refit. (with a little help from friends) I can see in your smiles how happy you are with the final product. Grace, after your personal struggles this must feel so rewarding and a sense of relief that the boat's transformation is now 99% behind you. I'm looking forward to new adventures with the "new Calico Skies" and a happy and healthy crew. Much love to two of my favorite sailors and far flung friends.
Thank you for this sweet feedback 💓 And thank you for following our journey! hugs
Bill and Grace that time line of how long and the work done on Calico Skies is mind boggling. By watching this you can really see "WoW"!! you had done a lot of work and upgrades. Well done great job. I know I am repeating myself lol.
Now by the way you say it as once you haul out again before your next huge adventure there's still more to do. "WoW"! never ending.
Looking forward to next video take care see you.
Yea we felt the same way putting together this episode lol Thanks for being here :) 💓
I wish you as much enjoyment as the amount of work and money you have invested in her. All your efforts, labor and worries have payed off. Cheers
Well said! Thank you
Congrats on the refreshed Calico Skies, happy cruising!
Great recap! Just ... WOW !
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You guys deserve to be happy. All of your hard work will pay off. I have really enjoyed watching your refit. I’m so happy things seem to be working out for you.
Fantastic Refit. You guys did some incredible stuff here. (I watched it all) to see Her charging thru the waves...the Reward. Bottom slick as &$@%. What an achievement...+ Grace...Done Well.
Thank u!!!
Congrats....fantastic job guys.........Good Winds for you
Looking great! So stoked for you both!
Thank u!!
Well done you two, and in the face of medical adversity. Be proud of your accomplishments and enjoy the today and each other.
It was a tough 8 months hoping to put that chapter behind us
You’ve been through a lot and now hope for healed body and well deserved new sailing adventures 🇨🇦 ❤
Thats the hope and plan!!
Grace, I hope you will be fixed as good as you two have been fixing Calico Skies. ❤ She's looking awesome!
The boat looks great and look at all that space without the jerry cans on deck!
Oh man Grace it's so beautiful to see you happy with a smile on your face!
Enjoy your beautiful yacht - you both can be proud of yourself and the result of your work!
I'm just as excited as a little kid at Christmas for hopefully many more videos!
Thank you so much!
Absolutely stunning transformation. Beautiful result!
Looks maaaarrrvelous! Good job guys!
I'm so glad you're doing well Grace, the "Big C" truly sucks...
Your boat looks great and is now mechanically sound, next stop French Polynesia. Keep the cameras rolling!
Another Great job. You made all that work look easy and quickish. Really Great job of narration! Very Very professional and interesting. hanks for letting us look over your schedule!
Thank u glad u liked this one!
Wonderful job! She looks beautiful!
Great video. Awesome overview of the refit. She looks amazing. Looking forward to your adventures. Stay well. 😀⛵
It great to see your smiling face Grace ,oh ta Bill you done such hugh amount of work on the boat
Great job G&B...you two have such a shared purpose...it makes you resilient and positive. Love your weekly videos. Looking forward to traveling with you on your future journeys. Thank you!
Thank u!!!! Thank u for being here 💓
You both look great in your great looking boat. Adventure time!
Happy for you two. Congratulations on a good refit and Grace I hope your recovery goes well.
Wow great job guys. Calico looks great!!
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That's just amazing seeing a summary of everything done since you went up on the hard 8 months ago. The result is beautiful and a credit to your hard work and investment. Looking forward to more travels and adventures. God speed you two.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this update!!!! Brand new boat!!!!!!! I’m thrilled for you.
Thank u!!!
Sometimes the best things in life are often those which we didn't choose and you guys certainly took control and made the most of a bad situation to really upgrade your boat.
Looks like a new boat now. Y'all put a lot of work into her.
Thank. you!!! lots of work!
@@CalicoSkiesSailing we love you Grace. Glad to see you doing well. Will thank you for being a champion husband you are an inspiration for the rest of us guys. That’s what a marriage is about. Love you two!
Looks amazing like a brand new boat Great job
Thank u :)
A great vid guys. Was a good reminder of what all y'all have gone thru in the past 8 months, amazing. Grace you are looking great, proud for you and Bill. Hope this chapter has ended and now you have many more years of adventure ahead of you. Fair winds and following seas guys.
Thank you :)💓 And thank you for following our journey!
Awesome video, How are you two doing? I pray all is well with y'all.
We're on the up and up :)
You are smiling more Miss Grace !!!
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Love the refit, looks like a brand new boat.
so incredible how much was accomplished and how much was overcome! Salute!
Duuuuudes that is amazing grace you must have had the input for those lights inside…. There awesome.. bill amazing job with looking after grace and all the hard work on the upgrades 🎉
Damn, that's a lot of work! Happy to see the update, and I hope your recovery continues with equally great outcome!
You Guys have done an awesome job on your boat. Considering the circumstances you were in it's even more amazing. You are my number 1 Sailing channel
Aw thank u and that is such a HUGE compliment 😍💕😘
The boat looks great! You guys did a fantastic job of updating and refreshing.
Wow!! A ton of work but a lot of fun with great friends!! More importantly, Grace is better!! 🫶 my Calico family!!!
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Good to see the boat and you both ship shape!!!!! Cheers from Canada.
Calico Skies looks really nice after all the hard work you two put into it. I pray that you will stay safe as the forthcoming hurricane comes by and up the coast of California.
Thank you! We are tucked away and the boat is stripped down !
Congratulations, y'all did a fantastic job! Look foward to some sailing videos now!!
🐝🐝🐝 BEE LOVE ON PORPOISE 🐬🐬🐬
Wow you guys worked so very hard. Plus adding in health problems. Great job you two.
Impressive amount of stuff packed into a 36 footer. Nice work. Just think of how you have to move all the stuff anytime you want to (...) but that's what living on a boat is. Glad the rudder got done. Pacific is a big ocean...Fair winds. Cold beer.
Thank u :) Yea we've spent time on larger boats and the shifting of things still goes on 🤷🏼♀️ Thank u!! And thanks for being here!
WOW🎉🎉 Where did you guys get the new yaught?🎉🎉 😂
Excellent job to both of you!!
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Proud of you guys. The boat looks great.
Spectacular! So nice to get an overview of all that hard work.
Wow!! Calico looks awesome!! Welcome to your new home essentially, love all the upgrades, big, and small. I know y'all are so proud to have gotten these things done. Keep up the great work, and great vids, but most of all have fun, and enjoy, Much Love from middle Tennessee, from your friend Will
Thank u so much!!! hugs🤗
I watched every episode. But, the recap was enjoyable.
Thank you for following our journey!
Keep up the good work. Grace you inspire women and me. Keep on trucking!
Aw thank you :) 💓