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Mothership Adrift Travel and Sailing
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We are an English family with some Czech roots who have saved over many years to live the dream of travelling the world with our kids. We sold our belongings, closed our business and rented our house to buy a 20 year old sailboat . We want to show the kids that there is a bigger world out there and to appreciate the simple things in life, things that you find in the sea, the woods, up mountains, along the beach , the sky and the stars.
Our dream of cruising and exploring the world's oceans is matched with a desire to live a more off-grid and sustainable lifestyle. A background as RYA instructors, flotilla skippers and RNLI crew only partly prepared us for the challenges of a live-aboard life!
From buying a boat to homeschooling the kids, from cooking on a budget to making money while we travel, from sailboat maintenance to visiting amazing places - join our journey and share in our world adventure, as well as the challenges of family life, through our series of video blogs.
Our dream of cruising and exploring the world's oceans is matched with a desire to live a more off-grid and sustainable lifestyle. A background as RYA instructors, flotilla skippers and RNLI crew only partly prepared us for the challenges of a live-aboard life!
From buying a boat to homeschooling the kids, from cooking on a budget to making money while we travel, from sailboat maintenance to visiting amazing places - join our journey and share in our world adventure, as well as the challenges of family life, through our series of video blogs.
Sail South to NZ or Hurricane Pit ? Ep 185
#sharks #fiji #hurricaneharbor #hurricaneprep #market #weatherforecast #predictwind #sailing
After meeting some friendly sharks in Fiji, we move onto Musket Cove and then Vuda marina to stock up on fruit and veg in the market at Laotoka. We are constantly checking the weather, waiting for a weather window to New Zealand and finally decide to go for it . This means getting all the last minute jobs done before the big passage which will take us deeper into the Southern Ocean.
Music in this video deserves a Thanks to :
Once Again www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
Hip Jazz www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
The Jazz Piano www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
Unbreakable Resolve www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
Lunar Years
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After meeting some friendly sharks in Fiji, we move onto Musket Cove and then Vuda marina to stock up on fruit and veg in the market at Laotoka. We are constantly checking the weather, waiting for a weather window to New Zealand and finally decide to go for it . This means getting all the last minute jobs done before the big passage which will take us deeper into the Southern Ocean.
Music in this video deserves a Thanks to :
Once Again www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
Hip Jazz www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
The Jazz Piano www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
Unbreakable Resolve www.bensound.com/royalty-free-..."
Lunar Years
ⒸⓄⓃⓃⒺⒸⓉ
▷PATREON:
Help towards video production / editing / data costs & get bonus content!
www.patreon.com/mothershipadrift
▷PAYPAL:
Help towards the cost of travel to places further off the beaten track.. or ice cream!
paypal.me/Mothershipadrift
▷CZcams MOTHERSHIP ADRIFT:
Share our channel with others - just copy and paste this link!
czcams.com/users/mothershipadrift
▷AMAZON SHOP FRONT
www.amazon.com/shop/mothershipadriftfamilytravelandsailingblogs?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfmothershipadriftfamilytravelandsailingblogs_6BYCP2BB5631MZQZJYJ4
▷INSTAGRAM:
Photos/videos of far off places, our Amel, crew, and other sailing images
mothershipadrift
▷FACEBOOK:
Updates, comments and news as it happens!
mothershipadrift
▷WEBSITE:
Our website with deeper insights and links to other resources
www.mothershipadrift.com
▷NOFOREIGNLAND:
Follow our boat..
www.noforeignland.com/boat/5858761751134208
▷CZcams MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE
Learn how we fix our boat
czcams.com/users/Mothershipmaintenance
▷SHOP
Buy a sailing gift from our online store
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Nice easy sailing and a BIG hike to follow! Ep 184
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#fiji #sailingfamily #boatlife #sailingadventures Tune in to some nice easy sailing along the Yasawa islands in Fiji, a Sevu Sevu ceremony , visiting the local school, a game of rugby and a big hike up to the peak of Waya seva to get a wifi connection. How better to end the day with some dancing and Kava drinking ? This is Fiji at its best ! Music in this video deserves a Thanks to : 6:26 Origi...
Fiji Lifestyle; Off Grid and Sustainable Ep18
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#fiji #sailing #sailingfamily #culturalexchange #yasawas Arriving in the Yasawa islands of North West Fiji, we enjoy the pristine beaches and meet some of the villagers who ended up selling some souveniers. We are then able to roam the village and climb the mountain beyond which took us about 3.5 metres. Music in this video deserves a Thanks to : 'Sweet' Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com/royalty...
Stormbound, On an Isolated Island ! Ep 182
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#stormbound #isolated #nomadiclife #offgrid #fiji #boatlife This may remind you a little bit of the covid lockdown and how people managed to make things work when they became cut off from their normal community and interactions. Life on a boat is kind of like that a lot and even more so when we end up in an isolated island or anchorage waiting for the weather to improve so we can continue our j...
In search of the Best Coral EVER and we found it in Fiji ! Ep181
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#coral #coralreef #fiji #bestexperience #snorkelling #adventure #familyadventure #familyvlog We went in search of the coral reef that had been described to us as 'out of this world " and we had the BEST snorkelling experience EVER! Here you can see the most amazing coral drop off imaginable, we are so happy to share this with you. Music in this video deserves a Thanks to : " This is Everything"...
Caught in a Pig Hunt and Planting Coral on the Reef Ep 180
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#familyadventure #fiji #culture #pacificocean #rainbowreef #coralreef #plantingcoral #saveourplanet #fixingcoral #outdoorfamily #vianibay Rainbow Reef Dive Resort in Viani Bay is making a huge positive impact on the area by educating the local population here about the importance of protecting the coral . They educate the children at the school here and they actively engage both local people an...
Epic Adventures in the Wild Ep 179
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#fiji #adventures #travelfamilyvlog #travelblogger #travel #sailingfamily #sailingadventures #pacific Sone of our best adventures and experiences as we travel around the world by boat are the most random and unexpected and many of them cost very little but involved a little bit of effort and ingenuity to find them and get to them. If you like outdoor adventure, you will love this episode, not a...
Sailing with the Fijians Ep 178
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#sailingwithkids #optimistdinghy #boatkids #dinghysailing The kids make friends anywhere and this time, they made friends with the kids at the sailing club which is supported by Copra Shed Marina in Savu Savu. Even better was that they were allowed to take part in the Optimist nationals taking place that weekend. This was the first race that Yewan had ever taken part in and they both did really...
Clearing into the Paradise of Fiji Ep 177
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#sailingfamily #fiji #clearance #boatlife We arrived in Fiji after a long passage and take you through the process of clearing into a country. As we cannot wait to explore land, we investigate the heat coming from the geothermal springs and also head off to a waterfall for a well deserved swim. Darroch and Yewan make friends with the local kids and get involved with the dinghy optimist sailing ...
Nomadic Sailing: ACTUALLY what happens at sea? Ep 176
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#sailing #amelyachts #bluewater #sailingfamily #offshoresailing You will be pleased to see that we do actually see some blue sky and dare I say....calmer sea conditions for this huge sail heading West towards Fiji across the South Pacific ocean. But you don't just get some epic sailing in this one, you also get some of the everyday things that happen aboard a boat that is constantly moving offs...
Pacific Sailing, OOps...Where is our Fishing Line ? Ep 175
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#sailingfamily #sailing #weatherforecast #predictwind #offshorewind #offshoresailing #pacificocean We continue on our journey across the Pacific Ocean , sailing from Bora Bora toward Fiji. You can see how our boat can be tracked on our dedicated Predict Wind page and also how we download GRIB files of the weather forecast and routing options. Plenty of rain and squalls to keep up busy in this o...
"Exhausting sailing passage: Its survival for me" Ep 174
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#sailingfamily #frenchpolynesia #sailingadventures #sailing #amelyacht This is the first from our Bora Bora to Fiji passage and as you know, it is always so tiring getting into the groove of sailing day and night to reach our destination, especially when we are dealing with rough seas. Food does not digest well ! Music in this video deserves a Thanks to : " Memorized " by Josh Woodward. Free do...
Is this the Most Beautiful Island in the World? Ep 173
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#sailingfamily #frenchpolynesia #pacificocean #familytime #borabora #sailinglife #sailing #bestplace #gopro Here we arrive in Bora Bora, one of the last of the Society Islands and it has to be said, it is very beautiful! We were also surprised at how chilled it turned out to be, even when hanging out with the sharks ! Music in this video deserves a Thanks to : "The Lounge" Music by: www.bensoun...
Sailing Life: Navigation, Repair, Pearls and Coral Ep 172
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Sailing Life: Navigation, Repair, Pearls and Coral Ep 172
Sailing in the Society islands of the South Pacific: Worst and Best Encounters Ep 171
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Sailing in the Society islands of the South Pacific: Worst and Best Encounters Ep 171
Whale surfacing, Drone Landing (on a small boat) and Rum Tasting Ep 170
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Whale surfacing, Drone Landing (on a small boat) and Rum Tasting Ep 170
The Teens Take over the Boat ! Ep 167
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The Teens Take over the Boat ! Ep 167
Life on an Island in the BIG WIDE OCEAN? Ep 166
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Life on an Island in the BIG WIDE OCEAN? Ep 166
Sailing in French Polynesia from Marquesas towards Tuamotos Ep 165
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Sailing in French Polynesia from Marquesas towards Tuamotos Ep 165
So you want YOUR kids to be Resilient ? TRY THIS! Ep 164
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So you want YOUR kids to be Resilient ? TRY THIS! Ep 164
A Day in the Life of a Sailing Family Ep 163
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A Day in the Life of a Sailing Family Ep 163
Lost in the Paradise of The South Pacific Ep162
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Lost in the Paradise of The South Pacific Ep162
Hiking Over a Beautiful Mountain for FOOD Ep 161
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Hiking Over a Beautiful Mountain for FOOD Ep 161
We FINALLY make Landfall in Hiva Oa, French Polynesia! Ep 160
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We FINALLY make Landfall in Hiva Oa, French Polynesia! Ep 160
We all REVEAL what Ocean Sailing is REALLY like ! Ep 159
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We all REVEAL what Ocean Sailing is REALLY like ! Ep 159
Ocean Sailing is SO Tiring...Are we There Yet ? Ep 158
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Ocean Sailing is SO Tiring...Are we There Yet ? Ep 158
The MOST unusual Problem Solving while Sailing the Pacific Ocean Ep 157
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The MOST unusual Problem Solving while Sailing the Pacific Ocean Ep 157
Battered by Waves, Squalls, 9 days at SEA, STILL in the Pacific Ocean Ep156
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Battered by Waves, Squalls, 9 days at SEA, STILL in the Pacific Ocean Ep156
Next time dump water from bucket
Good idea ;)
Double check, that barracuda looked very much like a spanish mackerel/whalul to me, much shorter jaw, but similar colouring
You could be correct...we are not very expert at identifying all of them , especially the mackerel.
@@MotherShipAdrift google !!!!!
Hi ! How long do you plan to be here in NZ for ? Will you make it down here to Wellington ? Happy to host you if you wish. Regards, John.
Hello John, that is so kind !
We have been gone from Fiji for 2 seasons, miss it so much. Thanks for fueling our memories 👍🇨🇦 Currently in Thailand 🇹🇭
We love Fiji but Thailand will hopefully be a stop for the future
A very responsible approach, unlike far too many CZcamsrs. staying in the islands for cyclone season is never a good decision. It's only a week to NZ. I have known a few people who have lost their boats in Fiji during cyclones. An unattended boat in a cyclone pit is an invitation to mould, rats & insects. I always leave at the BEGINNING of the high: I end up motoring through the middle of the high for a day or two, but importantly I get there before the cold front which is key. I have done that trip many times delivering yachts - so far I haven't had a bad trip south. It's also almost the only trip where I will motor as soon as the speed drops - beating the south wind to NZ is the focus.
Thats very interesting....you will see from the videos that follow that we had a very similar experience
why don't dingys have window bottoms to help scout the sea bottom?
that would be a great idea , so much more fun !
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Hope you have a safe and enjoyable passage!
It was pretty good!
So good to have school interrupted by impromptu singing. The kids should have joined in, learned a few words and danced/ clapped along. 😊❤😊
I would love to hear them describe the different school situations they have been in 😆
GL with your crossing
Thankyou …we have about 3 episodes of the crossing
GRACIAS POR OTRO GRAN !!GRAN !!! GRAN VIDEO !!!!! LES MANDO UN GRAN SALUDO A TODA LA FAMILIA DESDE ARGENTINA .BUENA PROA !!!!!!
Saludos para ti tambien buen amigo 😍
Your kids are getting the education of a lifetime! Far better than sitting in a classroom for 8 hours a day.
I think we realise that more and more 👍
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I like your background music, but I must have missed at least 5 mins of conversation because I just couldn't hear it over the music.
Sorry about that …. I am not sure why the levels are so unbalanced so now I am reducing music to the bare minimum , should be okay in the next video .
@@MotherShipAdrift Thanks
It is great to see the boys putting the time & effort into their studies. One of the most valuable classes I took Freshman year (9) in high school was typing/keyboarding which makes you so much more productive getting your work done. The boys look like they might be college bound in the future, and they might want to consider taking a couple typing classes which would definitely help them moving forward!
That’s a good idea , I can certainly encourage them to use the keyboard more already
@@MotherShipAdrift That's a really great idea. I used a very cheap... $9 program called Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing... I am sure there are many others. It turned the task into a computer game and didn't seem like work at all. It is an essential skill... can you imagine a computer software engineer that can't type? What about an entomologist PHD candidate who can't program efficiently because he can't type?... Yeah, you have to be able to program at that level of education just to complete your studies.
@@redshifttrucking4537 thanks for the info on the course , I will look it up , they will love it if it is like playing a game 👍
Have you crossed paths with "Sailing with 6" another CZcams sailing family. Current episodes are in Marquesas but not sure where they're t in real time!
I watch that family as well. Would be interesting if they did cross paths.
I will try and check them out
Starting at 6:26 is an original composition on guitar by Darry called Zen Pond. You can hear it on his own Free At Sea channel. And Mum didn't even give him any credit here.
Thanks for pointing that out 👍👍 I will credit it below too 🙄
@@MotherShipAdrift So glad all of you are together again. It must be a treat for all aboard to have Rowan back in the fold. What happened to Yewan's hair... he was blond just yesterday? Look forward to the story unfolding.
@@redshifttrucking4537 it honestly is fantastic to have Rowan visit . She balances everything out nicely in the family . I am already choked that she is only her for a month though . We will update you all about her plans in our next cockpit session , Irenka
Enhorabuena, la mayoría se quedan en las islas ustedes han ido a venezuela y Colombia probablemente dos de los países mas bellos del mundo .
OTRO GRAN !!! GRAN !!!! GRAN VIDEO !!! FELICITACIONES IRENKA TU TRABAJO EN LOS VIDEOS ES EXCELENTE .LES MANDO UN GRAN SALUDO DESDE ARGENTINA Y BUENA PROA !!!!! p.d. saludos a Rowan !!!!
Please don’t put inflammatory seed oils in your body. Research what these do to you. Do the natives look healthy? Do Americans look healthy? Instead use organic extra virgin olive oil, coconut or avocado oils. I understand these might not always be available, but my mom just died a horrific death from eating poorly.
Oh , I am so sorry to hear that !
Creating a comic about dolphins acting as fighter jets, escorting a mysterious vessel out of their territory would be enjoyable.
That sounds very surreal !
I turned the video off 3/4 of the way through because of the monotonous sounds, it was doing my brain in. Not to your usual standard. We now know that Woody wanted to become self-sufficient because he told us twice. I'm not making this up. Go and play the video back again, it needs better editing. Otherwise a good video as usual. Sorry for the negative comments. Michael.
HI There, sorry about that, I realise the sound levels are all wrong at that part. I think i must have edited without headphones ....Irenka
I like seeing your content showing all the local customs and the lie of the land/islands. Not sure I could eat snails, didn't enjoy them when I visited France!
Yea I couldn't eat them ( this is mum )
Great vids, love the family vlogs, was a dream of mine many many years ago, then family got started, boys reading this & wishing to sail the world... ur not shooting blanks! lol
Thanks for watching us for so long ! Glad you are enjoying them too xx
Hello all. So nice to see you all again. The boys are really growing fast. Again thank you for sharing your lives with us. Looking forward to seeing you all in the next one.
Thanks for watching again, we have been moving a bit lately so I am getting behind again but trying to catch up!
Amazing 🤩
SALUDOS FAMILIA DESDE ARGENTINA !!!
HERMOSO VIDEO UN FONDEO INCREIBLE !!!!! QUE LINDA ISLA PARA FESTEJAR UN CUMPLEAÑOS !!!!! LES MANDO UN GRAN SALUDO A TODA LA FAMILIA DESDE LATITUD 34 S. ARGENTINA
Shame on you for posting that thumbnail of your son acting and looking like that. You caused that. Time to let him hang out with normal boys and do guy stuff. This is a disgrace what you encourage here. You caused that.
Hi Irenka and Woody, what a great episode again, this one I can't wait to show to my kids. Thanks again. Regards Michael
Hello Michael , so niv=ce to hear from you ...thanks for watching always !
Great planting coral. Love the mud shoes.
Oh yes , it was soo muddy 🤣
I like ur videos at 7:50 you videos are 6 years old?
No not that old , phew
Yorkshire Tea! A young couple and their Welsh terrier "Sailing Hjem" have just crossed the channel and have a monster box of the said teabags?????
Yea , I don’t blame them … woody is kind of addicted to them 😆
At a later time.. another sailor will arrive at this same spot .. and see the old camping spot and think to his self that he found a true primitive living area that was abandoned hundreds of years ago.
13:10 Machete used on a held in the hand coconut, not a good idea at anytime & especially not good if immediate emergency services aren't available. Fabulous video, thanks ❤️.
The hut you guys built was very cool. It was starting to feel like Lord of the Flies 😂
it very much felt like that too ;)
Nice cuppa tea always helps
well done guy's looking good
wow what a amazing adventure to experience with your family. I want to sail the amazon river aswell but Ive heard a lot of people that have been robbed and so on, but don't know if its exaggerated rumours. On your video everything seems cool and safe so Im hoping you can give me some info about that.. I would really appreciate it =) And Im wondering how many days it took you to sail through the river ? Love your video, take care and god bless!
There are several approaches to the Amazon by river and security will be different depending on which one you take . We felt safe in Suriname although we were wary when we got to the furthest town . You will always be safe when travelling and sailing with others . I hope that helps a bit.
GRACIAS POR OTRO GRAN VIDEO !!!!! LES MANDO UN GRAN SALUDO A TODA LA TRIPULACIO DESDE LATITUD 34 S. ARGENTINA !!!!! P.D. SALUDOS A ROWAN .
very zen post
Sad but I google the poisonous and nasty creatures on your stops and sea snakes are definitely to be avoided. As for sharks don’t get me going 😂
Unbelievable the amount of near misses we have. I just saw a different type of sea snake in Australia …much bigger but no stripes . I bet that’s a nasty one too …
they need their scuba license their so good at snorkeling
They got one in Colombia a few years ago . I have to say though, snorkelling is so much less cumbersome and more free.
6:04 … she speaks of beautiful ledges to place spectacular shells and other assorted beauty. She had no idea that those were not shelves. Those were steps leading upwards to Pirate Two Teeth’s treasure chest.
If only she knew ….😉
amazing reef you guys are living the life
It really was incredible
It really was incredible !
GRAN GRAN GRAN VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UN GRAN SALUDO A TODA LA FAMILIA DESDE ARGENTINA Y BUENOS VIENTOS !!!!
Great video! Thanks for planting coral.
We would love to plant coral everywhere we go if we could.
Another great video! Way to go boys. As a former science teacher I love to watch you being great role models for other young people when it comes to protecting nature especially the sea😊
Living so close to nature really allows us to connect to it and the kids cannot help take some responsibility for it I suppose. Thanks for watching!
guys that was a great video watching you do your thing
Thanks for watching again !