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What actually happen? I just dont get it 😮 if engine died , pls explain .

Fascinating to see someone put a logical approach into practice. I've often wondered why boats don't use smaller output watermakers constantly topping up the system in place of large ones which work infrequently and therefore require the pickling process. I thought it might be because the small high pressure pumps weren't available, but clearly that's not the case. Is there any chance of a system schematic? Also details on the membrane?

Did you inform your insurance, what did they say?

are many people crazy enough sail back and forth from the med to the carribean each year?

Wow 😮 monastery has unbelievable stone works

Please add a link to that mineralizer that your guest specialist spoke of. The video showed an image of it, but I can't see the brand and particular product. Thanks.

You could shave off another amp or two plus a bit quieter if you go with a Mabru aircon style raw water pump. Multiple boats in our owners group have used them for their solar/lifep04 aircon setups. They are overpriced through Mabru but you can find them wholesale for 1/4 the price or less. We would struggle personally with that super low water output since we have a big dog we rinse twice a day after shore leave.

Tened cuidado con el Mediterráneo, parece un mar de juguete pero puede ser brutal y eso se debe básicamente a la orografía que lo rodea.

Bien, hicisteis bien en elegir Tunez para pasar el invierno. Cuanto os habría costado lo mismo un cualquier lugar del "primer mundo?"... y creeis que habríais sido mejor atendidos? Enhorabuena

👍 enhorabuena buf!! me teniais preocupado

🙏 Felicidades de todo corazón.

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Con todo respeto y cariño, no os toméis a mal lo que os voy a decir pero sois un velero con sus velas totalmente funcionales, luego si falla el motor y no hay viento toca esperar, el viento siempre acaba por llegar y una vez llegas a puerto entonces si que es adecuado pedir ayuda para maniobrar en el amarre.

Esa procesión seguramente era la celebración de la Virgen del Carmen patrona de la gente de mar

I am confused. The pump shown has a flow rate of less than 1/2 a gallon a minute . It is my understanding that for the membrane to work properly it needs a flow rate of at least 3 gallons a minute . In trying to fashion a system I always run into the dilemma of finding a pump with the proper flow rate versus cost. Yes, a CAT pump will do it but at a cost of $1,500 or more. Mister pumps like this one, while inexpensive, do not produce the flow rate required. Or have I been mis-informed?

Our watermaker was initially hooked up to the same throughhull as the toilet. That's not a good idea because of the chance of contamination. Make a new throughhull. Congratulations on the washing machine and inverter!

Túnez es un país mejor de lo que la gente piensa y la isla de Djerba es un lugar extraordinario y los astilleros ara hacer mantenimiento e hibernar son muy profesionales y económicos.

Fascinating.

Soy catalán y por lo tanto europeo, he visto los lugares historicos que habéis visitado y esto me lleva a una reflexión, sois australianos no? pues con lo cerca que tenéis Viet Nam a quien se le ocurre encargar un barco a un astillero europeo...y menos francés! Europa tiene un pasado esplendoroso basado en el saqueo del resto del mundo, pero el futuro es negro negro.

Two and a half weeks for a gas bottle. How small is the bottle.

What membrane does he use on the system? For the cost, and if you are making sufficient power, you could probably just build two systems, then you'd be doubling your water making capacity very easily.

Hi Richard, Jude, thanks so much for sharing your journey and experience so far. We are a kiwi couple cruising on a cat in Croatia, we also checked in with Sofia in Preveza and got her to stamp us out, she was great and everything very straight forward. We were not able to stamp out in Croatia unfortunately, and from here we want to spend another 4 months cruising Italy, France and then heading to Barcelona for the Americas Cup. We are thinking of heading back to Greece to get stamped out again before we go to Italy. I am interested to know how things go in Italy and France once you are stamped out. Can you share anything on this? I would love to chat with you guys on WhatsApp if you are happy to. Thanks, Bill

Man, you guys needed Google Translate. You only needed to know the word tow in another language :)

Maybe we will if we get to Tunisia for the winter. Can I ask, what's it like there for boat works? We need to haul out, get some repairs and anti fouling done. Is this possible there? TIA 😁

The Schengen rules are clear, this is simply exploiting a failure in immigration processing in certain locations and it doesn’t make it legal. Rather like not reporting your income and then claiming that means you don’t have to pay any taxes.

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hey there - we're in Greece (Athens) also in a similar situation. We're Australian registered with dual nationality passports (Oz & UK). Would you be able to have a brief conversation about what we do next? many thanks !

Would you be required to have a skipper license to do this?

Hi, had this feedback on a fb page UK sailing. Could you comment spcifically on the question of miss use of the definition paid crew? Its a bit long but dont want to script it and seem as if im attacking in anyway as its not intended. So the way this proposed 'work around' works is that you pretend to be an employed 'crew member' on board a 'ship' thereby giving you the rights of a genuine seafarer to enter a port with the ship and stay within the confines of the port or city without visas or further paperwork. When at sea, you simply claim you are not checked in or out of anywhere because you are on 'innocent passage' or 'In Transit' Where it fails is that if challenged, you have to be able to prove that you are indeed a genuine 'Seafarer' and the convention is that you hold a physical contract of employment from the ships owner, you adhere to STCW training rules and that you hold a 'Seafarer's Identity Document' which you can produce on demand. It's not a co-incidence that many of these people have CZcams channels. They claim that they are 'Journalists' working full time on the boat and therefore are eligible to claim that they are 'employed' a crew on the vessel. Personally, I don't think that holds up to much scrutiny if challenged by officials. I asked Chat GPT to explain this and I couldn't have put it better myself: Attempting to be signed on to a crew list of a private boat to avoid Schengen visa rules is generally not a viable strategy and can have serious legal consequences. Here are the key points to consider: ### Regulations and Requirements 1. **Genuine Crew Members**: - **Definition**: A crew member is typically defined as someone who is employed or contracted to work on the vessel, performing duties essential to its operation and maintenance. - **Proof of Employment**: Immigration authorities may require proof of legitimate employment, such as a seafarer's employment agreement, crew manifest, and other relevant documentation. 2. **Visa Regulations for Crew Members**: - **Seafarer's Identity Document (SID)**: Genuine crew members often hold a Seafarer's Identity Document issued in accordance with ILO Conventions (such as ILO 185 or ILO 108). This document facilitates visa-free movement for specific purposes (e.g., shore leave, transit between ships). - **Port of Entry**: Crew members must enter through designated ports of entry and undergo immigration checks. They may need to present their SID, passport, and other documents. 3. **Schengen Rules**: - **Schengen Visa Requirements**: The Schengen visa rules apply to all travelers, including those arriving by sea. Non-EU/EEA nationals who are not visa-exempt must have a valid Schengen visa. - **90/180 Rule**: Visa-exempt nationals are subject to the 90 days in any 180-day period rule. Overstaying can result in penalties. ### Legal Risks and Consequences 1. **Misrepresentation**: - **Fraud**: Pretending to be a crew member without performing actual duties is considered fraudulent. If discovered, it can lead to severe legal consequences. - **Penalties**: These can include fines, deportation, a ban on re-entry into the Schengen Area, and potential legal action against the vessel's owner or captain. 2. **Verification by Authorities**: - **Immigration Checks**: Authorities at ports of entry conduct thorough checks and can verify the legitimacy of crew members. They may check employment contracts, seafarer's documents, and other evidence. - **Port State Control**: Maritime authorities also conduct inspections to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, including crew lists and employment documentation. ### Practical Considerations 1. **Purpose and Duration of Stay**: - Genuine crew members are typically allowed shore leave and temporary stays for specific purposes related to their duties. This is not intended for prolonged or personal travel within the Schengen Area. 2. **Compliance with Local Laws**: - It is crucial to comply with the immigration and maritime laws of each country within the Schengen Area. Attempting to circumvent these laws can have serious repercussions. ### Summary While genuine crew members on a vessel may have certain privileges regarding visa-free travel for specific purposes, attempting to exploit this status without legitimate employment and duties is not advisable. Immigration authorities are vigilant about such matters and have measures in place to detect and penalize fraudulent claims. It is essential to adhere to the Schengen visa rules and entry requirements to avoid legal consequences. Me again: In practice, few officials give a damn about pleasure boaters unless their bosses have issued instructions to clamp down on certain activities. Certainly, most are too fully occupied at the moment with the illegal immigration issues to be very concerned with individual sailing couples. If there is a genuine, documented, legal way to do this that is backed by written legislation that will stand up to scrutiny by a customs / police official anywhere in Europe, I'm all ears as most of us would like this to be true.

Wow this video along with the others regarding the Schengen Shuffle could not have popped up at a better time. We're fellow Aussies, currently sailing across the North Atlantic towards the Azores and the Med. Our story is very similar to yours. We have subscribed and been binge watching the rest of your videos. Awesome work and hope to have a sundowner with you somewhere. Cheers.

I have shared your previous vid on a few pages to get feedback but alas nothing and no one knows about it. Ill share this again and see. Do you send in the pre arrival email required by France even with this process or just turn up?

Thanks for sharing this series of videos explaining the “Crew” route to avoid Schengen rules. It’s been a thorough series and appreciate the time and effort to create. We have just purchased our new boat in Sicily and will commence our sailing season as soon as we return back from Australia. I hear so often that there are a lot of inconsistencies and sometimes it could be who you get on one day will affect how you travel. My question is has this process been tested and verified with the centralised body responsible for the Schengen law and its implementation? Could it be worth seeking this advise from the “horses mouth” so to speak in order to appease the masses and provide some clear guidelines on the crewing process? While it is good for some it may be interpreted as not so good for others and subsequently identifies floors in a legalised process that becomes open to a menagerie of interpretation. I too want to sail within the laws of schenghen. Just wish the powers that be gave a clear guideline on scheghen and crew options as one definitely outweighs the other. Thanks for sharing my search will continue 😂😂😂

Now this is an interesting debate. I have come across the "seamans card" (MSF 4509) in the UK . This is issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. It costs (at time of writing June 2024) £105. Theoretically, it is for commercial vessles and large yachts, but any yachts crew seems eligable.

Great info, many thanks.

That was an excellent update, thank you. I was wondering how things went for you this time around after figuring out the process last season. As you mentioned, it's important to have a game plan for entering countries or places that know the system, while also having a strategy to identify countries likely to stamp your passport and planning those visits for parts of your journey where it would have the least impact on your overall sailing itinerary. Sounds like the sailing community benefits greatly from sharing what works, what doesn’t, and discussing questions with agents. It's great to hear that this collaboration is helpful to all sailors. Which direction are you headed? I see you're traveling around the Ambracian Gulf. I am sure you will have heard about a couple of islands just north of your current location, Paxos and Anti-Paxos, which are definitely worth visiting. Paralia Voutoumi Beach on Anti-Paxos is a must-visit, and don't miss the walk up to Bella Vista restaurant for lunch, where you can enjoy fantastic views north over the bay (and your yacht). After that, head to Mongonissi on the Southern end of Paxos where you can easily dock your dinghy and step straight into Carnayo Gold Lounge Cafe. From there, continue north to Gaios and Lakka-these were my top picks from 14 years ago…for what it is worth. Anyway, I’m busy making notes from your great updates.

You lock breathtaking 😊👍

Great video. The trouble IS that other countries or even parts of countries DO NOT allow the 'crew list' approach, which is designed for those operating commercially, and those who have an official seafarers book. So, try what you have in many Spanish ports, and you will be unsuccessful and you 'll end up getting passports stamped.....unless it's summer in the Balerics, in which case you may get away with it! So, you are right...good research, splash some cash, and be lucky. Always better lucky than good. Power to you. Thanks for sharing.

Hello Richard and Jude... Many thanks for the time and effort to put this most informative (and potentially consequential to many of us) video. A Question/Clarification when you have few minutes: So, from your recommendation---to avoid getting passport stamped---I gather this means that if one winterizes one's boat in the MED but flies back and forth for the summer months, and thus gets the passport stamped at the airport... it won't / CANNOT work. (E.g., once moving on the boat, arrange to stamp the passport for exiting EU… and continuing the time while cruising in status similar to yours.) Am I correct… that won’t work.)

Hi My name is Pat I enjoy watching your videos I'm from Gozo and i live in Melbourne i see you were in Gozo you have to go and visit the inland sea in Dwejra you can anchor helios in the port behind fungus Rock it's a large natural port and take the little boat towards the cave it takes you about 10 minutes to the cave from the port then you can enter towards the inland sea you have to make sure that you are clear because only one boat can enter at one time enjoy Thanks for your videos

Nice to see you sailing again guys. Enjoy.

Hello there, Aussie & Kiwi fellow sailors! We just saw this video and we happen to be in Malta too. We also live aboard a sailboat (lagoon 450 called ‘Kame’) and have been following your channel because we are doing a similar route. Would be lovely to meet with you guys if possible! We are anchored in Birzebbuga, on the south. Busses # 80 & 82 will take us to Valletta in no time. Vero & Diego here. Let us know if you’d like to meet, here or there. Not sure how to do a private message to exchange numbers and communicate but we could figure that out… Best regards and always TY for sharing your wonderful videos! 🙏🏻👌🏻

Ito a helpful information, you can give me the email of the agent in Monaco. Great windsurf and thanks very much

Where do I find the link to the Monaco-based agent you used?

Are you still here? Let me know if you need anything. Im at Manoel isalnd most of the time

I m surprised your gall bladder was in such a state and you didn't suffer pain weeks beforehand .Glad to hear you are well. Cant believe the Portugal cost, in the UK to have it done private is around £5000. All the best.

Its great to see you back in action. Did you have any dramas with Maltese immigration re entering the EU on your yacht crew visa exemption ?

Richard, i haven't been watching any of your video until now. Too busy. This one was a bit of a shock, good to know it all worked out. Now I'll watch a few more, cheers.

Great video and narrative.

Back to the European sailing grounds for the next adventure chapter-how exciting! Starting in Malta, do you have a rough plan or a specific area in mind for this sailing season?

If you are in Malta next Anzac Day there is a dawn service at St Edwards College (not far from the Birgu on the south side of the Grand Harbour). Some of the Gallipoli wounded were evacuated there as it was used as a hospital and some are buried there.