BOAT LIFE: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Offshore Sailing
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2024
- I don't know why but everything feels magnified when it's just you, your boat and hundreds of miles of ocean around you. The emotional rollercoaster is real and it doesn't take much to swing you in either direction. I think this is just the reality of life at sea! What do you think?
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Hey there! We're Nick and Terysa and we’ve become completely obsessed with the idea of sailing around the world and sharing our experiences and information through our sailing lifestyle videos with others.
We met travelling around India, and quickly agreed that rather than “settling down” and doing what most normal people do, we wanted to travel and have adventures! We moved onto our 38 foot monohull in 2014, sailed across the Atlantic twice, cruised the Caribbean, Bahamas and Europe, before buying a brand new 45 ft catamaran!
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In the words of Captain Bligh ‘ The flogging will continue until morale improves’
Personally I enjoy Nick, he tells it how it is and it's not always peaches and cream cruising on a boat. Teresa is a nice balance and a good storyteller which makes the videos enjoyable to watch.
Some amazingly ill informed and depressing comments!
I had to watch the video twice to make sure I didn’t miss something awful.
Turns out I didn’t - perhaps they’re just jealous - I know I am!
Let’s look at what we saw:
- Comfortable motor sail in light conditions 😊
- good boat speed from the look of it even on one engine that you’d have been very happy with on RR1 😊
- 90° tacking angle while motor-sailing at good speed in very light airs - amazing! 😊
- Shackle pin and batten car (that, incidentally, were made by a company like Ronstan or Harken not Seawind) came loose. 😢
- Weather lovely - even if light winds 😊
- Able to cook pasta on the salmon/cockpit standing up! 😊
- Dolphins!! 😊😊😊
- Modern AIS and Radar all working as aids to avoid collision. 😊
- Night watches in no rain and calm weather. 😊
- Sunny day 😊
- Bird perching on the window 😊
- 3 days at sea - and it’s “very very pleasant” 😊
- Australian flag on the port shrouds! 😊😊😊
- Sailing to islands 😊
- Rushing to get somewhere😢😢😢
- “boat is so incredibly comfortable” “I’m happy out here” 😊
- Dolphins “they’re back!” 😊😊😊
- “A slow but mercifully uneventful sail”
What’s not to like!
Sir that’s waaaaayyy too many emojis on a CZcams comment, holy crap
Hope SeaWind gave you a bunch of spare parts. Looks like you're going to need them.
Trying to get to your destination as fast as possible is strange. it's the journey that gives you the freedom to be together & enjoy boat life doing whatever you like. Terisa you are a star.
Agree totally
A very dark star😮
Because this time they have a deadline to reach a destination which they don't normally have.
Every crusing channel rush from one country to another to beat visa exit times and always having engine troubles or water maker troubles.
Water makers and generators are the two most frequent sources of trouble. Main engines, if properly maintained rarely give trouble with one caveat: good fuel=reliable engine. 98% of main engine problems are fuel related.
Visa exit time problems are largely related to passage planning. I believe many CZcams channels which started as filming their cruising end up as cruising for filming....the wrong way round....so planning where you go to suit your CZcams obligations. The visa issues are the result of this approach to cruising & passage planning, having said that, the beauracracy in Asia and Central America is unbelievable.
I think all youtube channels start out filming their adventures and then chase adventures to film, whether its sailing, rv'ing, etc.... and you can tell the latter feels forced and not as entertaining, although youtube still beats what's on TV.
have engine problems and always say how diesel is proven and rock solid.
a lot of crying on their million dollar yachts. Much prefer the Sam Holmes' of the world nowadays.
I love every single video you do! You compliment each other so well. Thank you for sharing your life! ❤❤❤
Teresa you have such a great smile that we don't see enough of. We are used to Nick been Mr. Doom and Gloom , always serious , but you , T. , add some joy to your incessant negative videos. Hoping to see some "sunshine" in your future videos. Glad the dolphins came to play for you.
Always something doom and gloom from Nick but Teresa saves the day.
Captain Whinge
This voyage really brings home, why electric propulsion is just not up to ocean passages yet. Nice sailing when the wind backed tho... Loved the dolphins, they do brighten up the day...
I'm here to quibble. The part that fell out of your mainsail batten car is called a clevis, or more formally, a clevis pin. The shackle is the U shaped piece with 2 holes through it that the clevis pin inserts into. A toggle is 2 shackles linked together with their pins at 90 degrees to each other. This allows it to align with pull from a wide variety of angles while minimizing side load on the shackles. An easy to study example of this is the turnbuckle connection from the bottom of the mast shroud to the metal chain plate connected to the hull of the boat. The clevis pin through the chain plate allows for different angles fore and aft. The T shape on the end of the turnbuckle allows for different angles port and starboard. This prevents side bending loads that could break the turnbuckle. The turnbuckle is free to align straight in line with the pull of the shroud. It's the 2 pivots at 90 degrees to each other that make it a toggle. I'm a quibbler, but I mean well.
Thanks again for an awesome episode. I am fascinated with the art/science of sailing and how you deal with the inaccuracies of weather forecasting.
Thanks for taking me (virtually) along!😊
We all know it can be stressful at times but it seems your experiences are 10% pleasure but 90% stress. Other cruisers experience/publish less stress, with my family cruising worldwide we were less stressed except in the med. Do you think cruising will be less stressful in the Med or as I experienced the manic congestion may make it much more stressful queuing off the fuel dock blowing in the wind or avoiding swinging boats in congested anchorages, is the Med really the ideal destination ?
I always look forward to your videos and appreciate the updates on where you are in transit. Thank you!
How did you investigate 50 boats and then decide on this one? The Wynn's with there H&H seem to have very few issues. But Tula's Adventures adapted instantly to their Seawind. I would really be worried how long that boat lasts! You should invite Tula's to come on board and see how they sail your boat!
None of the three boats you mention existed when they were looking at boats, the HH44 hadn’t even been announced when they ordered this boat 🤷♂️
The thing about travel is - the travel itself is frustrating and a hassle. Once you get to where you want to go, then it's all good. Dolphins! I don't know of anyone who doesn't get a smile on their face when they see them in the wild! They epitomize freedom.
Sailing is the best thing about travel.
@@danknox9986 I agree! I think because it's an adventure, you never really know what's in store and when you get there, it's great
The travel IS the destination 😊 … it’s the calendar that’s the hassle that causes the frustration!
@@craigmargetts3186 Nailed it!
Nice episode. Always love the dolphin shots!
Really enjoy your video's, keep going be safe, both across so natural /honest
Better to have found the batten car toggle than to have found it missing , with the sail in use.
I'm so jealous it looks fantastic. I found you through your interaction with Nicki and Jason, so I am spoilt. I have 2 videos a week to torment myself with. 😁
Just want to say, the editing on the first scene, with both of you explaining... It was beautiful and masterful! Well done!👏
Did this trip last year on 12m cat, on the nose ALL the way to Singapore Straits, 😢
Be careful where you anchor when past Tioman Island as lots of issues at the moment.
Sailing like life has highs and lows. It’s a new boat. It takes time to get through the shakedown stage. Then there’s always maintenance and repair. It’s good to see you guys just being real and sharing both sides of the adventure.
I enjoy the channel. Thank you.
Beautiful edit. Thanks for sharing another chapter.
I'll hit replay and let those ads run run run. 😉 -EZ
Well done guys, nice pick up on the batten car toggle. When you're on the clock for a rendezvous there's not much to be done but suck it up and motor if the winds aren't playing ball. Something I became aware of on my car is that when an engine is producing its peak torque output, it is running at its best fuel efficiency. For my diesel car that's about 2100 rpm. If I'm on a long run or climb, I make especially sure to keep it buzzing along at about those revs. This might be a relevant point for choosing your cruising revs also, depending on at what revs your engines produce their peak torque. Godbless and fair winds, thanks for taking us along!! xx🤗🤗
Thank you ! As a traveler myself, I asked for such video several times. It's a glimpse and I know it's always different with the dynamics. I never lived on a boat but I can now imagine a little when it's just filming "random" times without a voice explaining. How lovely, thank you guys.
Of course. You've got the boat mostly cooperating, so the weather won't. When the wind turns the right way the sea state will pick up... Isn't that how it always works?
As always, wonderful video❤
Thank you for sharing your travels with us.
Enjoyed that you could get the sails up with favorable winds and loved Terisa with the dolphins.
I love that you guys discussed how constant bearing can lead to collision. In the Navy we call this CBDR or Constant Bearing, Decreasing Range. This is your most important indication of a collision course and its vital for any sailor to understand to prevent dangerous situations. Of course, smaller craft have more maneuverability, but always realize that larger hips cannot stop or turn quickly. AIS also helps if you have it.
Also key is if the apparent size of the target is increasing or decreasing. If it's getting bigger and not moving, change something!
Thanks for the video. I have watched all episodes for the past seven years. To be philosophical , the joy is in the whole journey, not just the last year. So excited about your plans. Look forward to the next episode.
Well unfortunately the weather is the boss out in the ocean, And in life it's hard to deal with the boss sometimes 😆😆
I get the feeling that you are not enjoying your sailing aboard RRII as much as you did on the original Ruby Rose.
But it makes for good television!
*not that I enjoy others suffering, but I appreciate it because it’s the reality and not a plastic, fake presentation of life while sailing
Understatement. It seems they seriously hate that boat.
Constant Bearing Decreasing Range (CBDR), It means you and the other moving object (boat, ship, plane, etc.) are going to eventually rendezvous in the same sea space, air space, road space.
IF the relative size is increasing. If it's getting smaller, no sweat.
Fair 💨's and following 🌊's.
Welcome to Malaysia 👍
Stir clear, and have an awesome time my friends. Beautiful reality sailing is what your doing, and I love it.
Sometimes all you can do is all you can do. Hang on long enough, take care of the boat and the good times will always return. That's ocean sailing you lucky ducks! Love your vids guys!
I have been told by a seasoned sailor once, that birds that hitch a ride way away from land are usually dehydrated, so it's a good idea to give them some water. It seemed to be looking for water, sitting on the sink ... ;-))))
The love the simple reality of your channel. Stay with the meme. It works for me.
The new boat seems to have brought unhappiness, dissatisfaction that I hadn't seen before...
They really have first world problems!! They have a beautiful expensive custom made boat, yet all I hear is how unhappy they are and complaints. Get a life !!!!
@@michaelhupel1726yes I’ve unsubscribed can’t stand the negativity anymore
The captain tries so hard to be happy. But to me it would be impossible with the first mate 😮
Wow!!! The picture on the start on the video!!! I wouldn't want to meet you down a dark alley!!!
always awesome
Really enjoyed watching - love seeing what you get up to while sailing!
I used to enjoy watching your channel.
Ahh just reading through your comments and I feel for you, people say things and are oblivious to the situation you’re in.
The one piece of advice I was given by the previous owner of my sailing cat was ( have no time limits when cruising , choose your weather to maximise the sailing experience )
Unfortunately you are in a situation where the weather is not in your favour and time is limited, don’t let it bother you in 2 weeks time you will have forgotten about it.
Stay safe Glyn from Shark bay au
Spent a good few day on some of those gas platforms in the Gulf of Thailand 😅 Can’t remember ever seeing a sailing boat while offshore there 😮
Any call on the side of caution, is a good one in my book. Arguing with a few thousand tons of steel is one sided.
Pretty nice sail. The dolphins were very cool.
Groovy episode
Thank you for the videos!
Glad the dolphins made you guys feel better😊
Great video
Terysa, Emotional Basket-Case, I feel so sorry for her having to go through such hell, maybe if more people would give them money she would feel better, ya think....
Nice sarcastic comment but true.
Great footage of the dolphins, love it!
Dolphins and smiles! Always a good end to an episode.
Lovely ...those Dolphins
Quite often if you bang repeatedly with a spanner on the handrail, the dolphins will come to see what is making the noise. Try it out1 John ⚓️👍🇬🇧😎
This video had a lot of things to gripe about. Hope things improve for you.
Love the flag on port!
Sounds like the both of you need a break. Maybe a farm in Nebraska 😢
The reason you’re seasick is the hobby horsing nature of a catamaran. I suppose it’s a trade off for the added space. But I’ll always be a monohull sailor. To each their own. Fair winds!
monos also hoobyhorse right?
For info to anyone who reads these comments: Where a Risk of Collision may exist, if you have RADAR (as Ruby Rose 2 does) turn it ON and use MARPA, or at the very least a VRM and EBL. Using AIS is generally ok and has it place as an Aid to Navigation, but data can not be guaranteed, where as VRM/EBL gives a instant real time picture that can be monitored and MARPA can calculate the CPA and TCPA for you. If you don't know what those acronyms mean, RTFM or speak to somebody who does. They are standard components of RADAR, easy to use and when navigating areas with multiple vessels, the RADAR will track targets for you with visual warnings if a vessel is bearing down.
How easy it is for everyone to make that mistake,all boats are individual and there is a learning process (curve) too figure it out
Not to mention that new boats need a longer shake down to get out any changes needed
You are roughing it all well and keep it up Enjoy your time and the dolphins
Cdn. Dave
its a small world, RANA is also on the menu this evening in a wet south of france
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Sale on Silver Girl!!
Gentlepersons don't sail to windward; they motor!😊
Since moving onto your new boat, it seems as if your experience has been so different from what you'd imagined -- resulting in daily disappointment and frustration and confusion, rather than fun and joy and appreciation. Hello, human experience! The doorway to happiness is not through having everything go well, but in being able to find and stay focused on gratitude and forgiveness, and becoming present to the exquisite gift of life, however imperfect and difficult. Wishing that you can find a mindset in which beauty and nature and daily joys can come back into focus, so you can let go of broken expectation and all that lies outside your control. If it would be supportive to have an expert on board while you master this giant, powerful new boat, may you find the courage to forgive yourselves for not having it turn out the way you'd wished, and get the support you need.This is not meant as criticism, I feel great compassion for you, as being a vlogger exposes your vulnerabilities. However, wanting the happiness groove to return for you! Best, Lee
Captain Q said one time feeling seasick eat some pretzels. Don't know if it works but if anyone should know.
uneventful is good in a way....keep on keeping on as they say
Here's a question that has been on my mind since I first heard about your plan to ship RR2 to the Med from Phuket: What are your thoughts about the ship that RR2 will be catching a ride on passing close to Yemen on its way to the Suez Canal?
Just curious, how much is the transporter to the med going to cost for a cat that size?. Makes my eyes water just guessing but you guys will beautifully research and blog the itinerary no doubt. Will be a fascinating mini series in itself!. Love the show.
I never understood why you would motorsail and tack into wind on the nose, if the motor is on and the sea state is tolerable it’s rhumb line time.
We’re in Thailand as well.
Cheers ❤
In all but a very calm sea with negligible wind it’s both faster in terms of Velocity Made Good (VMG) and infinitely more comfortable to gain at least some drive/speed from the sails and also to cross waves at at least 30°.
I can see you both are knackered by toughing it out by beating into the wind. It's a shame your new boat is so uncomfortable, my heart is bleeding for you. 😁
FYI - Just had to re-subscribe - U tube gremlins
Simples your life, your life style the rough with the smooth comes to mind. But you are on a fluid that moves with wind and current. So not so much smooth as less rough. I am a ex merchant seaman also a cook days baked tatties could not put anything on top of the stove. Not a little boat like yours but big ships.
Nick, that thing of 'the highs & lows being higher & lower' that you mentioned; it's got nothing to do with being on a boat - it's just to do with getting older, sorry to break it to you mate.
How do you know the bearing of ship if you have no electricity.???
Are you finding the motion of a catamaran worse than a monohull while cruising?
Why don't you sail to the Med? Is it because of the troubles or do you just want to get there quicker.
If you like ruby rose….,
Have a look at sailing with Thomas, you won’t be disappointed!👍🏴
Thomas is happy, he doesn't have Teresa to b**** about everything😮
5 knotts against the wind only 1 engine. how many hp? I can't do that with my penta 50.
Humans really love dolphin.
Can someone explain to me the big problem of going 4 to 5 knots and arriving a day later, I'm not an expert but I thought that's why you tac and jibe to go with the wind surely that's sailing or am I completely wrong here
Nobody wants to beat into the wind a moment longer than they have to. Especially when you have a ship to catch.
You want some cheese with that whine !!!! Every week they’re bitching & moaning about something else . Like what are you in a hurry for! Just sit back & enjoy every single moment you can . You’re in a beautiful place together just be thankful for what you DO have .
Are you suggesting that life on a boat can be bipolar? You know, dealing with the highs and lows of sailing.
Hi guys, enjoy your channel. Seems like you focus more on the negatives on your boat and the general lifestyle then you have positives. I know you have some things about the lifestyle that you really enjoy but most of the time seems like your not enjoying things. Just saying. Everything seems frustrating to you guys in a way. Maybe you could focus more on what you enjoy and all the successes you have had? Just IMHO. Cheers and I wish you the best.
Would it be ok if I did NOT give an opinion ? There are so many wise and interesting opinions here, I just want to absorb all the advice. 😊
Terrible having to motor, the yacht seems to lack sailing performance.
I know, right? When they could have easily purchased one of those cats that sail straight into the wind 🤔😂
Oh how awful this must be you guys need a vacation, oh wait. 🙄
It seems like you’ve got a 1 million $ boat and do nothing but complain.
Emergency pasta! That's the 2024 equivalent of instant ramen back at 'uni' in the '90s ! You're a sailing vlog with 165K subscribers; Set an example (or at least don't film the f***ing packet).
Not another episode of complaining. Why is the glass half full all the time??????????? I am going to unsubscrbe because all I hear from the two of you is how tuff the sail was, how unhappy you are and so on.
You only need to consider your former jobs, you looking at people laid in the street and Nick looking into people’s mouths.
Bet you’re happy now!
Your boat seems to be badly built. So many many issues.
You clearly never owned a new boat.
@@hanssolo4ever 👍😂 bullseye 😂
@@hanssolo4everOver a 20 year period I owned 3 sailboats, all purchased brand new. By comparison my experience was very very few issues. In fact I can't recall discovering substantive issues as I can only assume the builder (a famous yard out if Rhode Island) simply has superb quality and procedures and processes. Hence I bought 3 sailboats of the same brand/builder. While a shake down sea trial is of course intended to uncover "normal issues" indeed I find it "abnormal" to have to encounter such disappointing oversights.
What a bad rap for Seawind. Either the boat is a POS, or these sailors are incompetent and giving the brand à bad name. Wouldn't touch the thing with a 10-foot pole!
I can sympathize with needing to get to someplace on a schedule and being frustrated with the weather, but it seems that they Schtick of your channel has become poor me. For people watching your video's, it is a major turn off.
It must be terrible sailing around on your new cat. 😡
I’m embarrassed about the negativity from you both,the boat has had some teething problems but most of it is your making,I’ll bet sea wind are sorry they got into bed with this lot don’t worry I’ve unsubscribed
When were they negative??? It's not all plain sailing and that's what they are showing rather have that than fake youtubers