SHE IS LEAVING - SwT 156 - Sailing to Tahiti to say good bye for now
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- This is probably the most difficult and hardest episode I have ever made, still, it needed to be done. After almost 9 months onboard sharing the adventure of our life this amazing person is now leaving BE FREE and flying back home. We discussed several options but landed on this as the best solution. Still, we managed to enjoy each other's company and make the best out of the last weeks, days, and hours together. With love and respect.
This was hard and very emotional, yet important to show that it's actually possible to do things with love. Setting someone free is also love, and this is what we believe we have just done. Sailing life is extreme in so many ways. Hopefully sharing this even though it's very private and not something we like to share, we hope it can give an authentic image of not only us as persons but also what real life looks like. The biggest lie online is that everyone can do this and that you should do it today. This lifestyle is hard and definitely not for everyone. We tried, we went all in, and we had a great time creating lots of good memories. Even in Tahiti.
From now on I'm sailing solo again, but first need to fix the steering and sort out some other things before I continue toward the west. The next jump will be 1500 nautical miles nonstop to Fiji.
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ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser, making videos whenever we have time for it. I used to sail singlehanded and occasionally have sailing friends onboard. But now the permanent crew aboard BE FREE is including Gee from Holland. We are now exploring the Pacific Ocean.
Even though this is season 5 on RUclips I did not make that many videos in the beginning. Before full-time sailing, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean prior to this, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I have been traveling the world before and have also been an active regatta sailor. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway.
PLEASE BE KIND IN THE COMMENTS!
I'm just a normal person sharing my travel adventure through my eyes and experience from my perspective! Remember how I do things that might work for me but not for you. It might even not be the correct way to do things, and I don't have the blueprint either. I'm not perfect and nobody is. The day I believe I know it all and don't think I can learn new things I should go ashore.
How on all vast oceans did you manage to make a video like this? I’m really, really impressed by both of you to be able to handle this separation. I’m definitely not sure I could have done it myself, and at a quality as this. Let alone the sound editing - the whole story telling is just totally strong. Again, I’m more than impressed!
Thank you so much my friend 🙏🏻 Your kind words are most appreciated
Thomas & Gee this is sad news to hear. As "Bohlinsproject" said I do not know how you found the strength and courage to make this video and share it. Stay strong both of you and reach out to those who mean the most to you if you are having a dark day. As you said it is "See you later" if it is to be you and Gee will reconnect. Ultimately both of you must follow your hearts and what is best for each of you.
Stay strong and take care Thomas & Gee. Fair winds to both of you!
This was not easy and most likely the hardest video I have ever made. Thank you so much for your kind words🙏🏻
Sad to see Her go, but such a beautiful video to say goodbye.
Love always finds a way. Glad you two were able to part ways in a respectful manner. Like you said living life as a sailor isn't for everyone. We we see every week on these channels the fun, adventure filled, happy times. Not many channels show the not so good days.
Thomas, the life can be feeling unfair and cruel sometimes, unless it had a deeper sense at the end after some time. You‘ll never know, perhaps a new adventure starts soon… and maybe a new love….
I wish you and Gee all the best on each others way. May you both find your personal final harbors of life and love some day.
The world is full with beautiful people! Even if it feels unreal for the moment.
By the way, it was truly a very nice way to say „Goodby“ at the end of your video!
Thomas, stay safe in your next sea miles, and don’t leave us alone without new videos of your sailing trip.
I am looking forward to the real Polynesia videos where you will head next for sure after leaving Tahiti.
Michel
This is my first time to watch your youtube channel and I bumped into this heavily emotional yet so very balanced episode of a separating couple. I watched it as though I am on an emotional rollercoaster. What a video! In sharing these moments with such sobriety, resilience, indefatigability and courage is beyond words. Thomas, you are the "younger version of Barry, the Adeventurer Old Seadog", one of my heroes on the sea. I will definetely tell others about you, Thomas. I am sure Gee's experience with sailing the boat and her time on the sea is a memorable one. Good luck to you both, whatever trajectory you will follow, may your breeze be to your ease. 🙂
Mycket bra video som måste varit svår att göra. Hoppas allt är väl med er båda. Ha det nu så bra. Med vänlig hälsning, Tomas. ⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰🥰🥰😎😎😎
I'm quite emotional. I'm sad to see Gee go. She was quite a private person, and, I suspect, Thomas had to set her free. Love is funny. No matter how strong it is, it has to be founded on total freedom to thrive. Sadly it doesn't guarantee that the lovers will stay together. Sometimes the real world interrupts and says one of you has to go. But the love lives on.
Oh Thomas...this video brought me to tears...
You do such an amazing job with these videos...
I completely agree that it is best to love and let live, that came thru so strongly!
Thank you for sharing this.❤
It's sad, but this lifestyle is not for everyone, or living in another country.
So sorry Thomas, it takes a special woman to live a life on the Seas! Wishing you nothing but the best Captain✌️✌️✌️
Wow Thomas, that was really sad. I thought G was the one for you. But it's possible that you weren't quite the one for her. It's a strange world out there in finding your forever love. Hoping for the best for you and for G.
After such a sad episode, I immediately had to look old episodes again ;)
a true be free story. Thank you Thomas!
Amazing video!! Absolutely loved it!! So sorry your friend left. French Polynesia is my favorite place ever!! Fair winds and safe seas 🌊 ❤⛵️
thomas its gonna be hard but you never know? brought memories back for me. on wards and up wards chin up my friend hugs
Very nice video. Hope it works out for both of you.
Tomas ! You Gee where great! She finally got in front of the camera and made great videos! Too bad it did not work out! But you made a great effort and we know there are other fish in the sea!
Love you both and hope you can have a 2nd go!
❤ from 🇨🇦
Good luck for both of you in the future!
😢 sorry you couldn’t stay together. G is an amazing woman.
You made a very beautiful video ❤.
Thomas, this shows you are a Gentleman and a very good person.
Greetings Marcel from Holland.
Parting is such sweet sorrow, seems the video was a bit tense, but that was to be expected. Sadly, it happens to many of us in life, time will heal. A lone sailor again, but maybe not for long. Fair winds.
Highest Blessings to both of you
Great video, a lesson on compromising
Sadness for both of you.
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This makes me rethink my Pacific day dreams. Perhaps I will feel like gee.
A man needs a woman in his life, especially at sea. Women need a husband, a house and children, neighbors, and a social life. Finding a woman who doesn't conform to the norm has to be tough. There are women who sail for the excitement, but after a while, become aware of their ticking biological clocks, and long for a family life on shore. Back on the boat, the newly found solitude must be awful. I can imagine that the sailing experience with a partner to share it, can bond a man and woman with unique intensity. When she leaves, single sailing on a big empty ocean seems so sad. Best wishes for finding another sailor-woman.
Oh… Wow… can’t quite believe this. What a moment.
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So sad and beautiful at the same time.😢.. Time to Party Amigo! 👍❤️
We love you and feel for you. I respect you very much. Soon I will own a yacht and you will be my inspiration
Memories are there for ever , Now back to the sea , your mistress
Being physically attracted to a person and adapting to their lifestyle is challenging. Coupling is complicated. I wish both of you happiness. Look forward to the future, mate.
Love from Oslo, Thomas.
Hats off to both of you
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
So true... Sometimes to love someone you have to set them free, I might be in a similar situation
Big hugs..things will be ok 👌
Thanks for sharing this video.... Stay safe Cheers!!
Wow,that was tough to watch. 😢 You are both such lovely people I am so sad for you both it didn't work out. Big love and huge respect to you for sharing .
Maybe it did work out. Love is very strong.
Sad to see Gee leave, the boat must feel huge and empty now.
Thank you both for the time you shared with us.
Thomas and Gee you both are so special people. Like you said before you say see you later. You never know what lies ahead for both of you. You both are better off for the great memories you have had together. Gee will always remember you, just you will always remember her. Life is not about how long you live but about living and experiences you have along the way. Thank you for sharing this with us. I understand this had to be the hardest video you ever made. Just remember you can always look at videos for remembering the great times you both had. Keep your head up and you have so much more to look forward to.
Thomas, you are a hero, a talented sailor and friend to many. Your on-line community FAMILY loves and support you. We thank you for sharing your private life. YOU ARE LOVED! ❤❤❤
Deep stuff. You're a good man Thomas.
Masterfully captured farewell in final shot. You could feel the strength of your bond and the agreement to gently release it. Keep sailing, Thomas.
Well done Thomas and Gee for being such decent human beings. You both look as though you need feeding up a bit though!!
Hey Thomas- sorry to see Gee go.., maybe you can catch up with Kylie is New Zealand? I haven't seen her in your episodes for a while! Cheers, fair winds & following seas!
So sad, I miss her already. Hope we get to see her again sometime in the future. Until then, be strong Thomas. ⛵💕😃
Thomas, do us a favor and write a book. Gee, fair winds and following seas for whatever comes next.
Thomas, you seem to be such a kind and gentle soul and a blessing to others. I’m so sorry the two of you won’t be together in the near future but hopefully you will be after that. As a sailor, I can understand how difficult it is to find someone who is compatible and who is willing to take the journey with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Sorry Thomas.
Life aboard is very different and until you have lived it you can't know for sure if it will make you happy. Thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes for new, happy adventures to you both.
I see Delos :-)
Yeah that massive dinghy stands out quite a lot😂
So sorry to hear this.
Thoughts are with you both, can only wish you both well and fair winds.
I don't know how you manage to sleep for 20 minute periods. It takes me an hour or so just to feel tired enough.
Hello mr. Thomas that's too bad your friend is leaving she will be missed on your upcoming videos glad you both had a good time travel safe my friend God bless you❤❤❤❤❤
When you went to look for parking I actually felt those emotions. I’m proud to see two adults handle this situation with great respect. Be Free
Sorry that your relationship has ended. Love us a journey.
That was extremely sad! 😔 😟 😥 😞
watching this video was a rollercoaster of feelings! All the best for Gee, she left an impression even I never met her. ❤❤
Wow Thomas!
That video put a tear in my eye!🥲
We are going to miss her, she was truly lovely 🥰
But just remember Thomas, we are all here for you and thinking of you. Stay strong!🥰🥰🥰🏴
Ps. Any time you want to chat, just make a video..🥰
Living the sailor's life Thomas. Most people will never do it or even understand it, so take the fun when you can! John
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G want it a little dog and Thomas didn't. Life is box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get
Thomas my father always told me plenty of new loves out there if you lose one . Rick Moore went thru this then he found his wife. Find Barry the old Seadog and party out there.
Gee will be missed! Fair winds Thomas….
Such is the way of the world…
Yes a sad story but important to share. For those who pay attention will understand, and even learn a few things. All the best
One needs to remember, if you decide to spend you life at sea you aren't going to be spending any time with your family at home. Quite often that is what makes people homesick. It could be as simple as that. Others have dealt wit it with short expensive visits home but that doesn't always work . Sorry guys, was a beautiful journey .
For oceans, like emotions, ebb and flow with time,
And broken hearts, like ships at sea, can mend and learn to climb.
So let the waves embrace you, as you navigate the blue,
In ocean crossings and breaking up, find strength in being true.
So sad to see this , when two great people deserve each other. Gee , not only Thomas will miss you.
Sad to see you go G, be well , be safe. Looking forward to see you sailing with Thomas again. Fair Winds 😎
Very sorry for you both that it didn't work out for you. You seemed like a very nice team together 😢Lets hope you will be able to reconnect in the future!
A very strong and well made video, even if it made me very sad. Take care, both of you.
later my friend, till i see you again
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Great flow to your video and excellent music choice and editing.
Sad and sweet. I was not impressed with Tahiti at all but the outer islands were much nicer.
Horribly expensive and everything seemed to be all about separating money from visitors.
i am sorry it didn't work out for both of you ❤️
Grym kanal Thomas, tack för du delar med dig, du är fantastisk, ta hand om dig.
Just checking in on your channel again, seems I have some catching up to do! BeFree looks in great shape after the Pacific crossing and everything! That was a heartfelt ending 😢 - you both seem so wise, harmonic and loving people. The future will be bright for both of you even if it’s maybe not so fun right now. Wish you joy&happiness, cheers! /windsurfSophia
This video hit me differently. You made me realise that my coming years sailing might make me forever single. Up until now I thought that I will surely find someone to share that life with, but it can be hard for anyone. Maybe even myself.
It's sad to see Gee go, but it must have been really heartbreaking for the both of you. 💔
Lykke til videre Thomas, ønsker deg og Gee den beste fremtid. ❤
/Jon
I'm very sad for you both. I really thought you were good together. If I were you I would bring her back. She mad your channel better.
It is often said that living on a boat is difficult because of day in and day out proximity which increases the risk of conflict. How many times have I heard the story of friendships ending after a 10 day sailing trip!
If you add the rather hard experience of crossing the pacific few relationships can withstand the pressure.
How unfortunate, for both of you. How sad!
Take care and never underestimate the importance of mental health.
It was genuinely sad.
I wonder how it will feel to sail alone..
Or maybe you should follow her, ask her to marry you and have babies.
And one more thing: she is so beautiful..
Damn. Well i am sorry for you both that things have not worked out, but as someone has surely said before me, tomorrow is another day, and the journey continues. Cherish the memories you had together and look forward to new experiences. Thanks again for sharing your travels and stay safe and healthy out there. 🍻
Best of luck in life for both...one cannot force these things. I think I spotted Delos in the anchorage at 7:30
We will all miss Gee. From the very shy anti filming lady to opening and warming up in the crossing. I really hope you will patch it up.
Thomas, the Norwegian bachelor sailor!😢
Love how your vid captured the canoe coming into view as Gee’s plane departs. Life goes on. ❤
Sad for you Thomas, I was happy when you hooked up. Stay strong.
All the best to both of you. We are all saddened that your journeys now will take different paths.
Bro, sorry you're hurting. You're such a genuine human being
Gutted for you both, but better to go do what you need to do and come back when the time is right. Stay safe
You are both such amazing persons both so calm and collective and understanding of things around you the feelings the hearts and the souls it were a journey well woth it with such exellent memories wishing you both a good journey ahead you both are gonna miss one another at some points in life that is just how it works you will both get flash back memories of the good points and is gonna wish it is now again the thoughts will stay in your memory for a long time to come stay focus life is about love that's it
I hope your paths cross again. What was the animal that crossed the road?
So sad, Keep your chin up my friend!!
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Gee wiz. I'm sorry to see Gee leave.
Very sad to watch, brought a tear to my eyes 😢❤
sooooo jealous
well done!
Sad😢 why did she have to go?