Cruising French Canals On A Sailboat! (Part 1/2) [Ep 4]

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  • čas přidán 17. 07. 2018
  • In this episode: Basel, Switzerland to Montbeliard, France.
    This was the bucket list item I never knew I had: Cruising through the inland waterways of France on a gorgeous sailboat. We navigate locks, rivers, and narrow canals -- all on board our beautiful (and newly restored!!) Vindo 32 sailboat. This video shows you some of the beautiful scenery we've encountered, as well as telling you about how locks work.
    If you wish to help us create these videos and continue our mission to sail around the world, please consider donating at this link. We have some nice rewards associated with donations as well! www.patreon.com/user?u=13249792
    Check out Maya’s music on Spotify and iTunes!
    SPOTIFY:
    open.spotify.com/artist/3ypa1...
    iTUNES:
    / maya-eliza
    Sincerely,
    Maya and Aladino

Komentáře • 304

  • @SailingMagicCarpet
    @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 4 lety +37

    Hello dear viewers! It's so nice to see this video get a sudden resurgence of views, considering it's a few years old, and was made back in the days when I knew very little about filmmaking! I wanted to let you all know that Aladino and I have actually started a brand NEW river journey through France, this time in an effort to get North. It will be turned into quite a well documented series, which you can follow along here if you wish! New episodes will be added to this playlist as they're published. czcams.com/play/PLixt_4jBlVZwTZe0DTLaLS4CphvNwz1mp.html

    • @warrenthorp
      @warrenthorp Před 4 lety +2

      just found you. literally, today. and I enjoy your video very much.

    • @MrPisces67
      @MrPisces67 Před 4 lety +2

      With the current situation of isolation's taking place, immersing ourselves in the picturesque countryside as well as the soothing tone of your lovely narration gives such peaceful vibes, thank you x

    • @gaylarice6124
      @gaylarice6124 Před 3 lety

      I found the series North thru the contenannt first. And then found the beginning of your story. I saw in the last video that you had your cell phone tucked into the top of your tank top. I’ve heard this is not a healthy place to store it. Young women have be found to have breast cancer from this habit of storage. The new smart phone are very powerful. Be well. Love your music listening on Spotify. Thank for sharing it. Wishing you and Aladino and long and happy sailing lifestyle.

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 3 lety

      @@gaylarice6124 it's fine, I use the phone as a microphone when I'm talking to the camera and it's in airplane mode.

    • @walterhunter4011
      @walterhunter4011 Před rokem

      You are a natural at storytelling and making videos. You are very good and love your violin music.

  • @harleygrip
    @harleygrip Před 5 lety +3

    OMG, your playing while cruising through the French canals. Dreams are made of this.

  • @jackrabbit5047
    @jackrabbit5047 Před 6 lety +57

    And an accomplished violinist, no less! You two are like a classic young European couple from a more genteel era, like the brief respite between the two World Wars...

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 6 lety +5

      Jack Rabbit this is my favourite comment ever

    • @skizzysmith
      @skizzysmith Před 5 lety +1

      I agree completely !

    • @luiscalvo4244
      @luiscalvo4244 Před 4 lety +1

      I was trying to find the words to describe exactly what you just said... Couldn't agree more. Beautiful sailing channel

    • @afitlife
      @afitlife Před 4 lety +1

      skizzy smith that Hot club du France violin melody 🎻🥰

  • @jonarnel.nygaard7598
    @jonarnel.nygaard7598 Před 4 lety +1

    Best part is when you play that sweet little tune in the bow of your boat!! More of that pls ;-)

  • @michaelchartres
    @michaelchartres Před 4 lety +1

    I could very easily fall in love with the girl playing the violin. Great video. Michael

  • @sveula6454
    @sveula6454 Před 5 lety +2

    OUTSTANDING !! Thank you, really enjoying your journey on Magic Carpet. My own boat is a Cavalier 32 built in New Zealand circa 1975. Fair winds 👍🇦🇺

  • @Mr7valentine7
    @Mr7valentine7 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful, especially with violin playing Autumn Leaves! Thanks for sharing!

  • @JordanMQ25
    @JordanMQ25 Před 5 lety +6

    I wasn’t aware France had such an extensive canal system. That looks like it’d be an amazing journey to take. Your audio levels are nicely done as well, and you obviously know your music as the selections always seem to fit the setting.

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 5 lety

      It was a truly amazing journey, I feel so lucky we got to do this! And thanks so much for your kind comments regarding the audio. Choosing the music is one of my favourite parts of every episode :)

    • @christianjambou8208
      @christianjambou8208 Před 17 dny

      France has over 5000kms of navigable rivers and canals. One of the largest civil work is being built. A canal connecting Holland and Belgium to Paris. It will remove 1million trucks/year from the roads.

  • @steamerAE
    @steamerAE Před 5 lety

    Thank you for showing us a complete other side of sailing life. I like it a lot.

  • @charlesjohnson4634
    @charlesjohnson4634 Před 4 lety

    Autumn Leaves! Perfect Jazz song! You wonderful sailors! Just started watching tonight. I lived in St. Augustine, Florida on my 1971 Irwin sailboat until the recent hurricanes. Back on Lake Erie by Put in Bay and Marblehead area. Just bought a 22ft Catalina. Have to be on the water.

  • @Jimjettrain333
    @Jimjettrain333 Před 5 lety +10

    Autumn leaves, felt like I had died and gone to sailboat heaven what a truly beautiful moment.

  • @corylenihan2736
    @corylenihan2736 Před 5 lety

    wow the violin playing. amazing. thank you

  • @toshirotomodachi3205
    @toshirotomodachi3205 Před 4 lety

    How true love and respect begins in this scenarios.😭😭😭this is how they sell romantic books of lovely couple thanks for the video I appreciate it alot.

  • @nhojcam
    @nhojcam Před 6 lety

    I don't what is better - - the canal trip or reaching the Med. What a fantastic part of your journey together! OMG! Great!!!

  • @sleepbootbianca
    @sleepbootbianca Před 4 lety

    How lovely!!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @avamundy1654
    @avamundy1654 Před 6 lety +26

    What incredible footage! I'm loving following along on your journey, and how wonderful it is that you will have these memories recorded to look back on for years and years to come. That shot of you playing your violin with the heron was so beautiful and peaceful. Sending you love (as if you need any extra)!

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 6 lety +1

      Ava Mundy ahhh Ava, so glad you watched, and thank you for this lovely comment!! Much love to you 💙💙

    • @AfricanFlightStar
      @AfricanFlightStar Před 5 lety +1

      Exactly what Ava said - beautiful footage and your violin playing was so perfect for that scene! I'm hooked!! And subscribed, and loving your journey which I only stumbled cross last night, more episodes coming up! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey :-)

  • @sailorking9480
    @sailorking9480 Před 4 lety

    The wonderful part of the video when you play the instrument while the magic carpet sliding softly in the canals Wawwwwwwww amazing it's kind of a dream. Très beau. Bravooooo

  • @hssh8698
    @hssh8698 Před 4 lety

    What a beautiful and well-kept Vindö. Lovely.
    I just saw the story behind it (Ep 1 and 2). That was a good job. I hope she will bring you many happy moments.

  • @MrTacklebury
    @MrTacklebury Před 4 lety +1

    It's beautiful. The effect is almost like looking back through time at a simpler time. I often get the same feeling when watching my great uncle's super 8 videos we have of nearly every family reunion and vacation when he was alive. I love your music selection also. As a trumpet player, I've really enjoyed the score.

  • @matthiaskettner6686
    @matthiaskettner6686 Před 4 lety

    This was a beautiful video of a beautiful boat going through a beautiful landscape. Thank you.

  • @davidklenosky4800
    @davidklenosky4800 Před 6 lety +21

    I enjoy many sailing channels. But yours is exquisite... interesting, creative and calmly entertaining... kudos to you both for the great content and for sharing your adventure with us. All the best... Dave.

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 6 lety

      David Klenosky Wow this comment got me smiling!! Thanks so much Dave :)

  • @jamesrivis620
    @jamesrivis620 Před 3 lety

    WHAT a beautiful serenade !!!!!!

  • @johnekins4408
    @johnekins4408 Před 2 lety +1

    Ok watching you guys again from the $1 boat onwards, loving it!

  • @1michelon
    @1michelon Před 5 lety +3

    Wow, I loved the wonderful Autumn Leaves theme. Hugs from Brazil ....

  • @kb-os2qe
    @kb-os2qe Před 3 lety +2

    congratulations : very romantic trip; that what i call living live.

  • @john951753
    @john951753 Před 5 lety

    My favorite. Music so far is your song, a big fan of violin, and fiddle

  • @pipercolearchitects
    @pipercolearchitects Před 2 lety

    Autumn leaves, charming

  • @jamesparkerson5556
    @jamesparkerson5556 Před 5 lety

    What a great choice of musical accompaniment! l loved it!

  • @jeremymitchell995
    @jeremymitchell995 Před 4 lety

    J'adore la francais...I also adore that violin playing...gorgeous.

  • @CheersWarren
    @CheersWarren Před 5 lety

    What lovely canals. I did a trip in the north east French canals , mainly built by Napoleon and standardized , but we found the canals were built outside a lot of the towns making some of the stops in almost no where! But the locks were almost all semi-automatic. I sailed the Dutch canal many times and they are so old the towns are built around the canal so you stop in the middle of towns , wonderful. I love canals,
    Your sound is so good you must really know what you a doing! Cheers Warren

  • @johnnyp628
    @johnnyp628 Před 4 lety +6

    The song you played on the violin while motoring through the locks made me cry it was so beautiful.

  • @billybert3506
    @billybert3506 Před 5 lety

    Maya and Aladino, I am binge watching this weekend to catch up. Enjoying all of it. This episode brought me happy tears listening to you play your violin. It immediately brought me to a moment in my Grandparents home, listening to my Grandfather play. Beautiful. Thank You, Bill :-)

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Bill -- I'm SO GLAD that you're watching all of our videos! That's amazing!! Thank you so much! I'm also really happy that the music means something to you, and can bring you back to a special time in your life. Music is amazing in how it can do that. Thanks so much for commenting and letting us know you're watching.

  • @KellyKaiLin
    @KellyKaiLin Před 2 lety

    Great performance of "autumn leaves" at 5:29

  • @arkadybron1994
    @arkadybron1994 Před 2 lety

    The staircase of locks that you mention is called a flight of locks. I know someone has already told you this, but the notion of a flight of locks is so evocative, I couldn't resist.

  • @szalbuque
    @szalbuque Před 3 lety

    Thanks for inspiring us!

  • @richardnwilson
    @richardnwilson Před 6 lety +1

    I love the segment of you playing the violin on the bow, beautiful. Thank you for a great video!

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 6 lety

      Thanks so much! If you keep following along there will be a lot more violin playing to come hehe :)

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 Před 4 lety

      Heron wasn't into the music.

  • @markph0204
    @markph0204 Před 5 lety +1

    Just wow -- amazed -- nothing like other sailing videos :)

  • @PhG1961
    @PhG1961 Před 4 lety

    Wonderfull !! Slow travel is defenately the right choice

  • @myhillslife27
    @myhillslife27 Před 4 lety

    Thankyou for sharing and just LOVE! your music!

  • @andrewbassett8210
    @andrewbassett8210 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful scenery, thank you

  • @sameclm
    @sameclm Před 2 lety

    The combo of filming, music and your excellent narration has me hooked ... binging! Thank you!

  • @craigkaschan4822
    @craigkaschan4822 Před 4 lety

    Thankyou for sharing another wonderful video. They just keep getting better. 🇦🇺

  • @MrRourk
    @MrRourk Před 6 lety +3

    Beautiful and relaxing

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 6 lety +1

      Fredrick Rourk thanks so much, I’m glad you think so! I had a lot of fun editing this one.

  • @davidsanders4826
    @davidsanders4826 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful.......autumn leaves so sweet my dear x

  • @corgis7083
    @corgis7083 Před 5 lety +3

    Wonderful video. Duke Ellington ,how cool is that. Your music choices are outstanding as is your violin. Best wishes to you both!

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels Před 5 lety

    Thanks for posting and sharing especially Autumn Leaves

  • @zaapa311
    @zaapa311 Před 4 lety

    Very nice way to spend ur 2 week off.
    Excelent music, some good company, and wonderfull friends.

  • @randallmurphree2053
    @randallmurphree2053 Před 5 lety

    Not only a beautiful couple, but excellent music from a fellow musician.

  • @geoffreylotz3661
    @geoffreylotz3661 Před 5 lety

    Yeah, and one of the main reasons why I prefer monohulls over multihulls.....canal cruising. Lovely videos, lovely boat....bon chance!

  • @melee401
    @melee401 Před 5 lety

    Loved the footage. I really have been wanting to see some videos from these gorgeous canals for quite some time now.

  • @threefingeredguitar
    @threefingeredguitar Před 3 lety +1

    After joining around Sicily, I have started watching your and Aladino's adventures from the start. It was especially nice in this episode to hear your beautiful rendition of Autumn Leaves as I have just uploaded my humble version to my channel.

  • @martinhoflich6150
    @martinhoflich6150 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi.I found your first video and watched them till this one.The french waterways are a livelong journey worth by itself.I like your way of telling storys very much and the music is fantastic.👍

  • @paulmckenzie8811
    @paulmckenzie8811 Před 6 lety +1

    Your narration is so compelling, beautifully crafted. You truly have a gift for storytelling. Keep up the great work!

  • @dannyfriedmann112
    @dannyfriedmann112 Před 5 lety +1

    Sehr interessante, spannende und emotionale Geschichte.
    Ihr lebt wahrhaftig euren Traum.
    Viel Erfolg und Glück!
    Herzliche Grüsse aus Basel
    Danny

  • @stevenmatthys2886
    @stevenmatthys2886 Před 3 lety

    5:30 You beautiful soul! Started bingewatching today.

  • @altacat9702
    @altacat9702 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful!!

  • @waynemcphail7825
    @waynemcphail7825 Před 3 lety

    You are an amazing musician!

  • @annegretewardrope5668
    @annegretewardrope5668 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for a beautiful video, you are a very talented woman, loved your violin playing 💕😎👍

    • @craigkaschan4822
      @craigkaschan4822 Před 4 lety

      Anne Grete Wardrope it is never too late to learn Anne. Playing any musical instrument is so rewarding. Give it a go surprise yourself. 🇦🇺

  • @BluePlanetTube
    @BluePlanetTube Před 4 lety

    Very beautiful video. Loved the violin song. Thanks.

  • @paulandgail3212
    @paulandgail3212 Před 6 lety

    Great video.. great tunes and really informative! Well done!

  • @calypsosailandoar
    @calypsosailandoar Před 5 lety +1

    Wow you guys are amazing ! Beautiful scenes and music !

  • @swimcat2333
    @swimcat2333 Před 4 lety

    Very beautiful narration, and violin, just excellent really enjoyable to watch,

  • @craigme2583
    @craigme2583 Před 6 lety

    Great vid guys, on my bucket list now, thanks!

  • @johnhansen4550
    @johnhansen4550 Před 5 lety

    Lovely video....great tunes!

  • @alaindauphin5579
    @alaindauphin5579 Před 2 lety

    Magnifique!

  • @joeldawson6617
    @joeldawson6617 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful journey.

  • @harrisonandrew
    @harrisonandrew Před 4 lety +2

    Oh wow, I have just discovered your channel. I felt I had to leave a comment to say how lovely I found your performance of Autumn Leaves. It was exquisite and provided the perfect ambience for the video.

  • @amorimontagnus2042
    @amorimontagnus2042 Před 4 lety

    Stumbled across your channel and decided to start from the very beginning to watch them all in order. Looking forward to following your adventures! Hope to catch up to today soon. Congrats.

  • @rimasmeleshyus6545
    @rimasmeleshyus6545 Před 4 lety +5

    Super romantic music I like it so much ,it’s beautiful. Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai. Well done video, many thanks

  • @CapeFearFamilyLaw
    @CapeFearFamilyLaw Před 4 lety +1

    This is seriously magic!!! How did I miss this channel? So glad I found you!

  • @Rk-kk2jy
    @Rk-kk2jy Před 4 lety

    So natural cruising so romantic music.I liked your video.

  • @raytheron
    @raytheron Před 3 lety

    Just started watching your videos, and I am thoroughly enjoying them! Slowly working my way through from the beginning. Lovely boat, and a lovely crew, too!

  • @ayesalsa
    @ayesalsa Před 4 lety +1

    Great violin skills!! Like having Stephan Grapelli on board

  • @stuartmcmichael5250
    @stuartmcmichael5250 Před 5 lety +3

    I just love the opening music beautiful. You have great taste in the music, I love to listen to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli playing together.
    I also think your the photography is awesome.

  • @paulw8860
    @paulw8860 Před 4 lety

    Beautifully played

  • @LuizSchmidt
    @LuizSchmidt Před 5 lety +1

    GReat footage and storytelling. Your music selection is the best! Congratulations!

  • @pocketchange1951
    @pocketchange1951 Před 5 lety

    only one word: fabulous

  • @jessicakirchoff2536
    @jessicakirchoff2536 Před 4 lety

    Your story telling is mesmerizing, I am hooked and following your journey. Fair wind and following seas for the two of you. Cheers!

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much Jessica, so glad to have you along for the journey!! -Maya

  • @directedby100
    @directedby100 Před 3 lety

    Wow, you guys should have just stayed in la belle France! Cool story of sailing French canals ...

  • @earlgreystoke3324
    @earlgreystoke3324 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful videography, music & narration!

  • @2MyPlayList
    @2MyPlayList Před 4 lety

    Your violin playing is no joke! Your voice is so serene!

  • @legend343
    @legend343 Před 5 lety

    Wow.....! Nice with the live violin 🎻 playing too..
    Warren
    s/y Legend

  • @kevinswanson3910
    @kevinswanson3910 Před 5 lety

    not only beautiful but talented as well

  • @TheGrinddcore
    @TheGrinddcore Před 4 lety

    Amazing to the point of tears..

  • @matskrantz7643
    @matskrantz7643 Před 4 lety

    I can see that you have a Vindö sailing boat. I have for more Then 20 years being a happy owner of a Vindö 50 ketch sailing around in the Baltic sea and in the Swedish archipelagos. She is now sold to a Dane, but it was a Happy Ship, and I have lots of great memories from the time spent with her.

  • @peterallen143
    @peterallen143 Před 2 lety

    Great views love the music x

  • @astrodiver1
    @astrodiver1 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic. Well done!

  • @nejator
    @nejator Před 4 lety

    Wonderful

  • @Mr91495osh
    @Mr91495osh Před 4 lety

    I love the sailboats slip thru the water with barely disturbing the water! A lot better weather than in the British canals.

  • @roberttyler6454
    @roberttyler6454 Před 3 lety

    Hello there incredible beautiful n interesting very nice scenery
    good camera work thanks
    Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care see you soon

  • @michaelmd4303
    @michaelmd4303 Před 5 lety

    Like a slow motion Stephan Grapelli. The only thing missing was a mandolin part. Beautifully done.

  • @eadams5037
    @eadams5037 Před 4 lety

    I appreciate your including music with your videos. I too would like to experiment with it... but of course, I'm a beginner. it makes the production very pleasant and refreshing.

  • @maryetdave
    @maryetdave Před 4 lety

    Fun to see a sailboat in a Canal like that. We will also be passing through a Canal but never as narrow as you did. 👍🏻 from Canada

  • @akklug
    @akklug Před 4 lety +1

    Chapeau‼️

  • @fabiofaria4243
    @fabiofaria4243 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful!

  • @davids8048
    @davids8048 Před 4 lety

    Enjoyed the video particularly the violin.

  • @phylliscimino2963
    @phylliscimino2963 Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed this one very much..music so soothing
    Have been watching all your videos after stumbling across North thru the Continent & just loved it
    Well done👍🤗

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 Před 4 lety

    I wish all the canals in the U.K. were wide like the french canals. Spectacular scenery 👍👍👍

  • @mitzanodeparetzack2198

    Very nice experience through the channels and what a nice performance from the violinist :)

  • @JCArtuso
    @JCArtuso Před 4 lety

    I'm from Brazil and I liked a lot of your video.
    Congratulations!