Welcome aboard our family-friendly adventure! We are a family of five sailing around the world on our "dream boat," a performance cruising catamaran named "Archer!"
Ten years after sailing halfway around the world for their honeymoon, this family of five decided to quit the corporate life and do it all again, this time with three kids. In the summer of 2018 we sold everything we owned in California, bought our dream boat on the east coast of the US, and departed for a four year circumnavigation of the earth. We are sharing family-friendly videos of our adventures to journal our experiences (both good and bad) so we can remember and cherish these formative years with our boys. Two years and 20,000nm in, we've had more than our share of difficulties but we couldn't be any happier. Thanks for sailing by!
Am I being stupid? The Seawind is slow because it’s heavier? But wasn’t the sail area way above the curve for a boat of that weight? Surely that makes it faster?
Not 100% sure since it's been ~2,5 years, but I'm pretty sure they did explain in their videos... Seth got a job with one of the catamaran manufacturers. I think he's still working that job.
Seth / Elizabeth, great video, questions raised and presentation. Also, you have a great family and are wonderful parents. Now that you have dropped anchor at HH, I aim guessing doing the additional videos on construction materials / methods is not going to happen. Bummer, it is so hard to find true details on all the brands. Outremer seems to be getting they story out best with their training, support and a number of strong RU-vidrs telling the story. Possibly with the Wynns and your marketing HH will get better told. Windelo looks real interesting but no one telling the story and light on the marketing. Of course has to be hard for brands to tell the story when they are sold out 2-3 years in advance.
I see its an old video, yet so is my experience. For the last 20+ years I have docked mostly single handed, and always use the same technique. tie a midship spring as close to the dock as possible and the boat is secured already or putting it in gear will spring it closer to the dock. .
You guys just popped up in my feed…. I’m pretty sure it was your adventure in BLOG(!) format back in 2009 that solidified my goal towards a cat. I was deployed in Kuwait reading your adventures and dreaming of a Lagoon 440…. Mahalo!
Well, I keep watching this video and seeing new things each time. Also the "We have 6mths backlog to post". With some amazing footage. Hopefully that will still be coming. It would be great to find out what everyone is up to now.
Knowing how much more severe conditions are in real life than when viewed on video, that must have been unnerving. Any thought of dragging lines to help slow the boat when there’s no drogue?
I just found you guys a couple of weeks ago and I’m watching every video. I’m loving them and feel I’ve gotten to know all of you. You are a wonderful couple and great parents. Your boys will always cherish these times all of their lives. Each boy has his own personality and they love each other and adore their parents. Your seamanship is absolutely top notch and Archer is gorgeous, with so much space and 😊room to have your own private spaces. Take care guys, and if you are in our neck of the woods (Otaki NZ) our home is your home.
I hope that 6mos of back-logged video eventually gets edited and uploaded... I've just finished the whole series after watching a couple eps a night since discovering your journey. It's been epic to follow along, hope there's more to come in the future!
Imho, Seth was the driving force behind the sailing/ filming, for me there was always a faltering in his voice as if he was persuading people to do things and be places they didn't want to be. He was tirelessly trying to get content from what appeared to be unappreciative, uninterested participants....going along for the good times, turning nasty when the going got slightly rough! My gut feeling, with a true wind and a fair crew, Seth would be still circumnavigating the globe with his family!
I'm in Huahine literally right now with my kids and was thinking about hitting the surf but had heard some rumblings about this. So I researched and found your video. Thank you Starlink. What a bummer man!
What about Sunreef 50 or 60 as a world cruiser? Would u consider it if money wasn't an issue? Would it be viable for a couple who wants to sail the world without a crew? Even though money for a crew isn't a problem, i feel it takes the privacy and connection I would like to have with my partner/family in this kind of adventure. Would love to have your take on this. I loved the HH 52 forward cockpit btw. But if u could take a step forward in the catamaran game as a home to cruise the world sailing, Would you think this is a viable option? Bear in mind, I would like to be mainly sailing it and use motor as less as possible. Specially talking about the Sunreef 60 for a Bluewater cruiser as a couple. Thanks so much and wish all the best for you guys, hope we can meet someday. Would LOVE to have you guys take on this... Cheers!
The Sunreef is really a motor-sailor, meaning it cannot sail up wind, cannot sail in light wind and you will find that you use your motors a lot to get around. This is probably a great boat if you are stationed in one place (the BVI or Greece, for example), but as a world cruiser I have NEVER seen one making the rounds without a captain and crew. It's just a different boat for a different need IMO.
I will forever be wondering the rest of that "We met at a bar" story, where Elizabeth began to say, "...but the most interesting part is" and then abruptly stopped and Seth briskly changed the subject 😂 36:05
It's a good story actually. We met at a bar and quickly discovered we lived in the same neighborhood. Then the same street. Then the same cross street. Then the same building. I had moved into the third floor of the building and Elizabeth lived on the sixth. It was very funny to realize we were neighbors, but not to meet in the building. And quite convenient because I did not have to ask for her number. Anyway, that's the short version!
Don't ask about the 6 month of videos. They got what they wanted from you. "Clicks and free money" now he reply's to others that ask.. "Life got busy. Get over it"
Hi Patrick. I'm sorry to upset you, but yes, I am now very busy at work and am prioritizing my family time over your desire for more episodes. Indeed, you should get over it.
Fun fact: Taveuni is also known for waterfalls. There are hundreds of waterfalls in the island. The eastern and south eastern side of the island have many waterfalls cascading straight out down to the sea
Fun fact: in fiji, Malolo or the islands around Yasawa and Mamanuca is where the sun sets. We say in Fijian "Malolo is pulling the Sun" to refer to sunset. Which is why it will always give the best sunsets in Fiji
They sell protective casings but they reduce the power output of the propeller, so not many boats install them. If operated correctly and you wear a kill switch, they should not be needed on anything other than vessels teaching sailing or in similar roles.
Great Videos Seth.. Generally speaking (understanding price) is bigger better for handling and what not.. I guess the importance of the waterline i am trying to understand better. Great work keep it up.. HH52..... Just saying
